From lists at brits-n-pieces.com  Thu May  1 03:33:23 2008
From: lists at brits-n-pieces.com (Eric Frenken)
Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 11:33:23 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] champagne/silver colored gauges
Message-ID: <001901c8ab6e$66d24e30$16b2a8c0@heinz>

Hi list,

during all my years of Healey ownership I've heard "rumours" that there
had been installed silver faced gauges (instead of the champagne
colored) part-time during the manufacture of the 100/6 and 3000. Up to
now I put the blame on the sun, the daylight and time let the champagne
color fade to a silverish color. But now I'm not that sure anymore. I've
read the Clausager up and down and can't find anything about silver
faced gauges.

Can anybody shed some light on this subject? Rich Chrysler? Is it a
rumour or real? Which cars had the silver faced instruments? Some 100/6?

Thank you for your thoughts.

Eric
Heinsberg/Germany

From Jwhlyadv at aol.com  Thu May  1 05:04:35 2008
From: Jwhlyadv at aol.com (Jwhlyadv at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 07:04:35 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] champagne/silver colored gauges
Message-ID: <d1a.24c3947a.354afdc3@aol.com>

My early Longbridge 100-6 has silver gauges. 
 
Useless trivia fact for the day - the champagne color is called  "Magnolia"
 
 


Thanks,
Jim Werner
Louisville, KY





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From bighealey at charter.net  Thu May  1 06:16:11 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 05:16:11 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Loose part in rear spring
In-Reply-To: <20080501002104.40DA418787E@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <000001c8ab85$26f2b720$1002a8c0@TRACY>

Peter,

Take a look at the rear suspension area in Tech Articles (more) on the club
members' web site.  There are a about a half-dozen or so articles that may
be of some help.

http://healey.org/content/category/14/99/168/

You are a member so just log on and look.  (Remember if you do not log on
you cannot even see the content titles. )

If these leaf springs have never been replaced maybe it is that time.

Hope this helps.  Cheers!

Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Peter Schauss
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 5:22 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Loose part in rear spring

On my BJ7, at the forward end of my leaf springs there is a short section of
leaf which wraps around the front end of the leaves, running back about 5 or
6 inches on the top and bottom of the other leaves.  On the right side of
the car this piece has about 1/16" of up and down play at its rear-most end.
On the left side of the car this piece has no play in it at all.  The two
clips which hold the leaves together in the front are loose too.  How can I
fix this?

Thanks,
Peter Schauss
1963 BJ7
1980 MGB
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From bluechipracing at snet.net  Thu May  1 06:21:42 2008
From: bluechipracing at snet.net (james smith)
Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 05:21:42 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] champagne/silver colored gauges
Message-ID: <850814.32804.qm@web81304.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I believe all the gage faces on bn4 through BJ7 were silver colored at the start.  If exposed to sunlight for a long time, they discolored toward gold as they aged.  

Jim Smith



----- Original Message ----
From: Eric Frenken <lists at brits-n-pieces.com>
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Thursday, May 1, 2008 5:33:23 AM
Subject: [Healeys] champagne/silver colored gauges

Hi list,

during all my years of Healey ownership I've heard "rumours" that there
had been installed silver faced gauges (instead of the champagne
colored) part-time during the manufacture of the 100/6 and 3000. Up to
now I put the blame on the sun, the daylight and time let the champagne
color fade to a silverish color. But now I'm not that sure anymore. I've
read the Clausager up and down and can't find anything about silver
faced gauges.

Can anybody shed some light on this subject? Rich Chrysler? Is it a
rumour or real? Which cars had the silver faced instruments? Some 100/6?

Thank you for your thoughts.

Eric
Heinsberg/Germany
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

You are subscribed as bluechipracing at snet.net

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From rambris at farmersagent.com  Thu May  1 11:25:45 2008
From: rambris at farmersagent.com (Richard Ambris)
Date: Thu, 01 May 2008 10:25:45 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] list
Message-ID: <081meaRyt2970S28.1209662745@cmsweb28.cms.usa.net>

Please add me to the list. Why was't I able to
have my E-Mail go through. Is it because I did't
pay my Healey club dues on time? Please explain
in detail what is going on. Can you call me to
explain?
(408) 776-1071

Richard G. Ambris
11 W. 1st. Street
Morgan Hill Ca. 95037
(408)776-1071 (ph)
(408)782-2047 (fx)
(408)476-2410 (cell)

From rambris at farmersagent.com  Thu May  1 11:29:55 2008
From: rambris at farmersagent.com (Richard Ambris)
Date: Thu, 01 May 2008 10:29:55 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 trans
Message-ID: <486meaRC41020S28.1209662995@cmsweb28.cms.usa.net>

To whom it may concern,

I am interested in the Bj8 Transmission that was
advertised for $1200 and could be delivered within
100 mile raius.
Please contact A.S.A.P.

Thank you,

Richard G. Ambris
11 W. 1st. Street
Morgan Hill Ca. 95037
(408)776-1071 (ph)
(408)782-2047 (fx)
(408)476-2410 (cell)

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Thu May  1 11:38:38 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 13:38:38 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] list
References: <081meaRyt2970S28.1209662745@cmsweb28.cms.usa.net>
Message-ID: <05ff01c8abb2$30cbcc50$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

Richard,

Everything is going through fine . Just thought I'd let you know. Welcome to 
the list.

Rich Chrysler
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Ambris" <rambris at farmersagent.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 1:25 PM
Subject: [Healeys] list


> Please add me to the list. Why was't I able to
> have my E-Mail go through. Is it because I did't
> pay my Healey club dues on time? Please explain
> in detail what is going on. Can you call me to
> explain?
> (408) 776-1071
>
> Richard G. Ambris
> 11 W. 1st. Street
> Morgan Hill Ca. 95037
> (408)776-1071 (ph)
> (408)782-2047 (fx)
> (408)476-2410 (cell)
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From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Thu May  1 11:43:34 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 13:43:34 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Drivers Window Regulator on ebay.
In-Reply-To: <486meaRC41020S28.1209662995@cmsweb28.cms.usa.net>
References: <486meaRC41020S28.1209662995@cmsweb28.cms.usa.net>
Message-ID: <007a01c8abb2$e4ae3690$6500a8c0@michael>

If anyone is looking I have one on ebay now.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300221263457


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

From loftusdesign at cox.net  Thu May  1 12:26:51 2008
From: loftusdesign at cox.net (John Loftus)
Date: Thu, 01 May 2008 11:26:51 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Drivers Window Regulator on ebay.
Message-ID: <481A0B6B.8080803@cox.net>

Hi Michael,

I do believe the window regulators can be converted to either side. It just requires flipping the spring over and setting the tension properly (as shown in the following images). I could be wrong but recalled looking at both regulators and not seeing a problem.

http://www.loftusdesign.net/restorationweb/windowregulator1.html

Cheers,
John

From blkbt7 at yahoo.com  Thu May  1 13:10:53 2008
From: blkbt7 at yahoo.com (Bob Brown)
Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 12:10:53 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] list
Message-ID: <40162.93240.qm@web83912.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Richard, 
So now, just why didn't you paid your dues and have they been paid
now?


Richard,

Everything is going through fine . Just thought I'd let you
know. Welcome to 
the list.

Rich Chrysler


> Please add me to the list. Why
was't I able to
> have my E-Mail go through. Is it because I did't
> pay my
Healey club dues on time? Please explain
> in detail what is going on. Can you
call me to
> explain?
> (408) 776-1071
>
> Richard G. Ambris
> 11 W. 1st.
Street
> Morgan Hill Ca. 95037
> (408)776-1071 (ph)
> (408)782-2047 (fx)
>
(408)476-2410 (cell)

From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com  Thu May  1 14:10:54 2008
From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com)
Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 22:10:54 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Stolen Healey (BJ8) in the UK
Message-ID: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA81750041DDE3A@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com>

I have got this information from Mell Ward and thought it Could be
helpful to send it to the Healey list

Hi Everyone
I have been contacted by Cornwall Police who are looking for help
tracing a stolen Austin Healey, unfortunately they don't know what model
it is, but from the description it sounds like a 3000?.
This is info they have given me:
- Austin Healey Sports Car 3.0 litre
- Reg: JAW 970E
- Colour: Ice Blue over White with a Dark Blue Interior
- Frame Number: HBJ840978
- Engine: 29K-RU-H-15501
Could I please ask if anyone hears of anything or gets asked by anyone
about buying/selling one of these and its sounds a bit dodgy! Can you
please try and get as much info as possible, like location, engine
number etc off and contact me via email Tracy Messer
[mailto:tracy at bestjensen.com]
or on +44 121 533 1558
Thanks & Regards
Tracy Messer
Comms Officer
Austin Healey Club

From healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com  Thu May  1 15:31:46 2008
From: healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com (Carlos Cruz)
Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 14:31:46 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] list
In-Reply-To: <081meaRyt2970S28.1209662745@cmsweb28.cms.usa.net>
Message-ID: <249704.53471.qm@web50010.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Dues?  Right - that's it.  Just send a check for $1,000,000 made out to me.  As soon as it clears I will make sure you get on the list and start to receive every email that comes our way.  I'll also send you my club magazines when I'm done with them too.
   
  Cha-ching!  Now I can get that 100S I've always wanted.
   
  Ya Baby!
   
  

Richard Ambris <rambris at farmersagent.com> wrote:
  Please add me to the list. Why was't I able to
have my E-Mail go through. Is it because I did't
pay my Healey club dues on time? Please explain
in detail what is going on. Can you call me to
explain?
(XXX) XXX-XXXX

       
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From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Thu May  1 17:33:13 2008
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 09:33:13 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] list
In-Reply-To: <249704.53471.qm@web50010.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <081meaRyt2970S28.1209662745@cmsweb28.cms.usa.net>
	<249704.53471.qm@web50010.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F4CB@itfexch5.central.det.win>

G'day Richard

Welcome to the world of the Healeys and Austin-Healey on the information
superhighway where you car travels at the same speed as a Bugatti
Veyron.

While you're sending out the largess send some my way via paypal please.
Somehow I have to pay for my trip to Monterey in August.

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 Carlos Cruz
Sent: Friday, 2 May 2008 7:32 AM
To: Richard Ambris; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] list

Dues?  Right - that's it.  Just send a check for $1,000,000 made out to
me.  As soon as it clears I will make sure you get on the list and start
to receive every email that comes our way.  I'll also send you my club
magazines when I'm done with them too.

  Cha-ching!  Now I can get that 100S I've always wanted.

  Ya Baby!



Richard Ambris <rambris at farmersagent.com> wrote:
  Please add me to the list. Why was't I able to
have my E-Mail go through. Is it because I did't
pay my Healey club dues on time? Please explain
in detail what is going on. Can you call me to
explain?
(XXX) XXX-XXXX
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From rjswain at hotmail.com  Thu May  1 19:01:48 2008
From: rjswain at hotmail.com (Rick Swain)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 01:01:48 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] BN4 Horns
Message-ID: <BAY112-W53F73538FE93475ECD09EFB5DA0@phx.gbl>

Can someone tell me what sort of "gold" is correct for BN4 horns? They are
gold, aren't they?

Thanks

Rick Swain
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From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Thu May  1 19:42:42 2008
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell)
Date: Thu, 01 May 2008 21:42:42 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] BN4 Horns
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W53F73538FE93475ECD09EFB5DA0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-W53F73538FE93475ECD09EFB5DA0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <481A7192.8020406@earthlink.net>

Rick,

One that's been recommended before (by the Nocks I believe) is Dupli-Color 
Seattle Silver.  There's also a Volvo Metallic Beige, code #119 (but may 
require some additional black pigment), from the 2002 Concours Guidelines 
(the newer copy is in the garage).

Bob

Rick Swain wrote:
> Can someone tell me what sort of "gold" is correct for BN4 horns? They are
> gold, aren't they?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Rick Swain

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Thu May  1 19:50:30 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 21:50:30 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] BN4 Horns
References: <BAY112-W53F73538FE93475ECD09EFB5DA0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <067801c8abf6$e7624220$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

All the Lucas "Altette" horns for big Healeys up to but not including the Mk 
2 were finished in a "dull silvery pewter" through to a "faded sandy gold" 
colour. There seemed to be some variance so anything between would be fine.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Swain" <rjswain at hotmail.com>
To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 9:01 PM
Subject: [Healeys] BN4 Horns


> Can someone tell me what sort of "gold" is correct for BN4 horns? They are
> gold, aren't they?
>
> Thanks
>
> Rick Swain
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From bspidell at comcast.net  Thu May  1 20:14:23 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Thu, 01 May 2008 19:14:23 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] BN4 Horns
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W53F73538FE93475ECD09EFB5DA0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-W53F73538FE93475ECD09EFB5DA0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <481A78FF.3020906@comcast.net>

re:
"They are gold, aren't they?


No wonder they're so hard to find ;)


bs


Rick Swain wrote:
> Can someone tell me what sort of "gold" is correct for BN4 horns? They are
> gold, aren't they?
>
> Thanks
>
> Rick Swain
> _________________________________________________________________
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From ahpowered at hotmail.com  Thu May  1 21:10:17 2008
From: ahpowered at hotmail.com (scott willis)
Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 22:10:17 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BN7 Top Frame on Ebay
Message-ID: <BLU111-W5438A9359C8FF28EA2CB0B8DA0@phx.gbl>

Hi folks,
I decided to sell my damaged top frame on Ebay.
Item number: 220230269150

Cheers,


Scott Willis
Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA
59 MGA
66 E-Type FHC

http://www.bgeuroclassics.org
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Bowling Green, KY

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From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com  Fri May  2 01:15:22 2008
From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 09:15:22 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny, No Healey relation,
 Please delete when you do not  like black (brown) humour
Message-ID: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA81750041DDE56@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com>

Please delete immediately and not click on the link, if you are
thin-skinned and do not
like black (brown) humour or you are a friend of BMW bikes

http://www.brainsweb.co.uk/uploads/the-wrong-bike.wmv

Btw: This is a cut out of the movie "The last days of Hitler". This
movie is extremely good. It shows the last days of Hitler in the
Reichskanzlei in Berlin before he suicides and how crackbrained this
regime was.

Josef Eckert
Koenigswinter/Germany

From aon.912808691 at aon.at  Fri May  2 01:48:23 2008
From: aon.912808691 at aon.at (Reinhart Rosner (aon))
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 09:48:23 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny, No Healey relation,
 Please delete  when you do not  like black (brown) humour
In-Reply-To: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA81750041DDE56@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com>
References: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA81750041DDE56@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com>
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAKiNhN3Os8FHqW69V0RD007CgAAAEAAAABZMzNHol/JGoInchRmvJzcBAAAAAA==@aon.at>

You are right, this really is a very good film, worth to watch although the
theme is rather scary. 

Btw: Maybe it should be mentioned, that the subtitles are not the exact
translation of the conversation in the film :)

Reinhart Rosner
55 AH 100 BN1
Vienna - Austria

From jjkbj7 at yahoo.com  Fri May  2 05:51:08 2008
From: jjkbj7 at yahoo.com (John Kuzman)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 04:51:08 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal
In-Reply-To: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F4CB@itfexch5.central.det.win>
Message-ID: <379912.1690.qm@web50205.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

   I need some guidance on the removal of the steering arm from the
   steering box on my BJ7. I am attempting to replace the seal.

   I removed the large nut and washer and soaked the joint with PB
   Blaster for over a week. I attached a puller and tightened the puller
   down to the point of almost deforming the puller and the arm has not
   budged. I did not remove the steering side rods from the other end of
   the steering arm. Do these need to come off to remove the arm from the
   steering box splined shaft? Any other suggestions? Thanks.
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From thehealeyguy at gmail.com  Fri May  2 07:02:17 2008
From: thehealeyguy at gmail.com (Bob Abbott)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 09:02:17 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Gauge rebuilder
Message-ID: <13df1a4f0805020602na771ad2nd113ebedaeeaa53d@mail.gmail.com>

I can't seem to find any information on the gauge rebuilder, Mo-Mar in
Phenox, Az. (I think) Can anyone supply the contact information for them
(her).
Thank you,
Bob

From jstmorris at yahoo.com  Fri May  2 07:16:12 2008
From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 06:16:12 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Gauge rebuilder
In-Reply-To: <13df1a4f0805020602na771ad2nd113ebedaeeaa53d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <772528.37945.qm@web30307.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

   Hello Bob;  I think you are referring to Mo-Ma Instrument Repair [USA]

   c/o  Margaret Lucas [worked for the LA, CA Healey factory distributor
   in the '60s]

   1321 2nd St, NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102;

   PH (505) 766-6661            FAX (505) 766-5419         E-MAIL:
   momanm at aol.com

   --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
   J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives
   --- On Fri, 5/2/08, Bob Abbott <thehealeyguy at gmail.com> wrote: << I
   can't seem to find any information on the gauge rebuilder, Mo-Mar in
   Phenox, Az. (I think) Can anyone supply the contact information for
   them (her). >>
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Fri May  2 07:31:00 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 09:31:00 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:Friday Funnies; Subject: The Older Woman
Message-ID: <074301c8ac58$c30085b0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

Subject: The Older Woman

I ended up with an older woman at a club last night. She looked OK for a
61-year-old.

In fact, she wasn't too bad at all, and I found myself thinking that she
probably had a hot daughter.

We drank a bit, and had a bit of a snuggle, and then

she asked if I'd ever had a Sportsman's Double.

'What's that?' I asked.

'It's a mother and daughter threesome,' she said.

I said, 'No' - excitedly.

We drank a bit more, then she says that tonight was

'my lucky night'.

I went back to her place.

She put on the hall light and shouted upstairs: 'Mum, you still awake?'


HE HE

From info at atteanlodge.com  Fri May  2 08:39:40 2008
From: info at atteanlodge.com (mail.maineguide.com)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 10:39:40 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] heater motor body
Message-ID: <000901c8ac62$5c86a6c0$2f01a8c0@CODY>

the heater motor body (plastic) on my BJ8 is quite faded, no amount of 
buffing or polishing seems to bring back the original luster, not sure if I 
should paint it, anyone have any ideas? many thanks
Brad Holden 

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri May  2 09:10:11 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 23:10:11 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] heater motor body
In-Reply-To: <000901c8ac62$5c86a6c0$2f01a8c0@CODY>
References: <000901c8ac62$5c86a6c0$2f01a8c0@CODY>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805020810o21e50b79w31a7c18e9ac826bd@mail.gmail.com>

Black shoe dye or india ink should do the trick.



On 5/2/08, mail.maineguide.com <info at atteanlodge.com> wrote:
> the heater motor body (plastic) on my BJ8 is quite faded, no amount of
> buffing or polishing seems to bring back the original luster, not sure if I
> should paint it, anyone have any ideas? many thanks
> Brad Holden
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From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Fri May  2 09:19:42 2008
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 08:19:42 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] heater motor body
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0805020810o21e50b79w31a7c18e9ac826bd@mail.gmail.com>
References: <000901c8ac62$5c86a6c0$2f01a8c0@CODY>
	<ff59076c0805020810o21e50b79w31a7c18e9ac826bd@mail.gmail.com>
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I must be using the wrong dye or ink. I gave up on that (wouldn't
penetrate) and painted my Bakelite. It looks great.
Ken Freese
BJ8

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri May  2 09:27:48 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 23:27:48 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 valve springs - 100
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805020827x7d8d8f8k546dd6d9bd634125@mail.gmail.com>

If I'm not mistaken, 3000 valve springs will work on a 100 motor, right?

From jarowe at westnet.com.au  Fri May  2 10:41:04 2008
From: jarowe at westnet.com.au (John Rowe)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 00:41:04 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] fender fit
Message-ID: <01b001c8ac73$507f0fa0$0200a8c0@DadP4>

Hi Guys

On of our fellow club members is doing a re restoration of his late model BJ8.
His fenders are in very poor condition.

Can anyone advise re the quality of new fenders from AH spares or Moss?

TIA and regards

John Rowe
Perth

From stevemickelson at sbcglobal.net  Fri May  2 11:29:26 2008
From: stevemickelson at sbcglobal.net (Steven Mickelson)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 10:29:26 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny:  Successful Diet Program
Message-ID: <582748.13401.qm@web82506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

May offend Feminists and/or Homosexuals.  Please delete now or scroll down.




















A guy calls a company and orders their 5-day, 10-lb weight loss program.
The next day, there's a knock on the door, and there stands before him a
voluptuous, athletic, 19-year-old babe dressed in nothing but a pair of
Nike running shoes and a sign around her neck.

She introduces herself as a representative of the weight loss Company.
The sign reads, 'If you can catch me, you can have me.'

Without a second thought, he takes off after her.
A few miles later huffing and puffing, he finally gives up.

The same girl shows up for the next four days and the same thing happens.

On the fifth day, he weighs himself and is delighted to find he has lost 10
lbs as promised.

He calls the company and orders their 5-day, 20-pound program.
The next day there's a knock at the door and there stands the most
stunning, beautiful, sexy woman he has ever seen in his life.
She is wearing nothing but Reebok running shoes and a sign around her neck
that reads, 'If you catch me, you can have me'.

Well, he's out the door after her like a shot.
This girl is in excellent shape and he does his best, but no such luck.

So for the next four days, the same routine happens with him gradually
getting in better and better shape. Much to his delight on the fifth day
when he weighs himself, he discovers that he has lost another 20 lbs as
promised.

He decides to go for broke and calls the company to order the 7-day,
50-pound program.

'Are you sure?' asks the representative on the phone. 'This is our most
rigorous program.'

'Absolutely,' he replies, 'I haven't felt this good in years.'

The next day there's a knock at the door; and when he opens it, he finds a
huge muscular guy standing there wearing nothing but pink running shoes
and a sign around his neck that reads, 'If I catch you, your ass is mine.'

He lost 63 pounds that week.

From amalin at mac.com  Fri May  2 11:45:19 2008
From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 13:45:19 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies
Message-ID: <0C5E47D8-D85C-4867-8D0C-41D152A579CD@mac.com>

My sister sent me this.  I told her I failed to find any humor in it!



For all those men who say, "Why buy a cow when you can get milk for  
free."

Here's an update for you:

Nowadays, 80% of women are against marriage, WHY? Because women  
realize it's not worth buying an entire pig just to get a little  
sausage.


Al Malin
Tricarb

From Gbouff1 at aol.com  Fri May  2 11:49:04 2008
From: Gbouff1 at aol.com (Gbouff1 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 13:49:04 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] heater motor body
Message-ID: <c28.33b3a829.354cae10@aol.com>

I used the black trim paint produced by SEMS.  I also used the same  paint to 
restore my steering wheel.  This paint is very durable and adheres  quite 
well to bakelite surfaces.  It held up for 6 years of use (until I  sold it for 
my current project) on my TR3A with no flaking or wear.   Just make sure that 
you rmove all oil and waxes before painting.  when you  think that it is clean 
enough, clean it again.
 
The SEMS trim paint comes in an aerosel can which I purchsed from a local  
Auto Paint supplier.
 
Hope this helps.
 
Gary Boouffard
1960 BN7 disassembled (aka gagage clutter)



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From rvmaylor at shaw.ca  Fri May  2 13:16:54 2008
From: rvmaylor at shaw.ca (Ross Maylor)
Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 13:16:54 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Gas Tank Thread Question
Message-ID: <000801c8ac89$15692b10$0501000a@ROSS>

In 2006 there was a thread about the incorrect aftermarket gas tank threads
and one proposed
solution by Mr Finespanner was to try the McMaster-Carr adapter. Has anyone
tried this?

Thanks
Ross Maylor




'McMaster-Carr lists an adapter
that will convert 1/4 NPT to 3/8 BSPP.  The Mc-C part number is
4936K122, and they go for $6.81.'

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Fri May  2 14:07:53 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 16:07:53 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] fender fit
In-Reply-To: <01b001c8ac73$507f0fa0$0200a8c0@DadP4>
References: <01b001c8ac73$507f0fa0$0200a8c0@DadP4>
Message-ID: <00b701c8ac90$35271140$6500a8c0@michael>

I presume that was a Friday Funny!!

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 John Rowe
Sent: May 2, 2008 12:41 PM
To: Healey List
Subject: [Healeys] fender fit

Hi Guys

On of our fellow club members is doing a re restoration of his late model
BJ8.
His fenders are in very poor condition.

Can anyone advise re the quality of new fenders from AH spares or Moss?

TIA and regards

John Rowe
Perth

From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Fri May  2 14:26:05 2008
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 13:26:05 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] heater motor body
In-Reply-To: <000901c8ac62$5c86a6c0$2f01a8c0@CODY>
References: <000901c8ac62$5c86a6c0$2f01a8c0@CODY>
Message-ID: <751d05480805021326o6c12b9av2a4567e64d567957@mail.gmail.com>

Hi All,

See may rather dated article on restoring Bakelite on Jim Werner's Healey
Adventure website at:

http://members.aol.com/bgahc/01_jwha_bakelite.html

I've learned some things since I wrote this article and now use "Fiebings
Leather Dye" instead of India Ink to dye the piece black.

Please don't paint Bakelite unless it's been repaired with filler such as JB
Weld and you have no other option.  The patina of properly restored Bakelite
is wonderful.

Cheers,

Curt Arndt


On Fri, May 2, 2008 at 7:39 AM, mail.maineguide.com <info at atteanlodge.com>
wrote:

> the heater motor body (plastic) on my BJ8 is quite faded, no amount of
> buffing or polishing seems to bring back the original luster, not sure if
> I
> should paint it, anyone have any ideas? many thanks
> Brad Holden
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From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Fri May  2 14:33:34 2008
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 13:33:34 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Gauge rebuilder
In-Reply-To: <772528.37945.qm@web30307.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <13df1a4f0805020602na771ad2nd113ebedaeeaa53d@mail.gmail.com>
	<772528.37945.qm@web30307.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <751d05480805021333n4e198b4ejc9b37b933bd04aa8@mail.gmail.com>

Hi All,

A bit of trivia, Margaret is the Ma and Morris Mintz is/was the Mo and he
had a shop in the San Fernando Valley of California at least until the mid
1990s.  And for what it's worth, I took on set of BN1 gauges to Morris, and
given the results, I will never do business with him again.

Margaret's OK, but if you want Concours gauges be VERY specific with her
when you send them.

Cheers,

Curt

On Fri, May 2, 2008 at 6:16 AM, J. Scott Morris <jstmorris at yahoo.com> wrote:

>   Hello Bob;  I think you are referring to Mo-Ma Instrument Repair [USA]
>
>   c/o  Margaret Lucas [worked for the LA, CA Healey factory distributor
>   in the '60s]
>
>   1321 2nd St, NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102;
>
>   PH (505) 766-6661            FAX (505) 766-5419         E-MAIL:
>   momanm at aol.com
>
>   --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
>   J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives
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>    can't seem to find any information on the gauge rebuilder, Mo-Mar in
>   Phenox, Az. (I think) Can anyone supply the contact information for
>   them (her). >>
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From shop at justbrits.com  Fri May  2 15:51:37 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 21:51:37 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] midgetsprite] Hotrod MG Midget photos?
Message-ID: <007d01c84d92$189fd0f0$6801a8c0@shop>

<<Anyone ever seen an MG Midget hotrod? I'd love to see photos of such 
a thing.>> 

Not even "new". Larry<G>!! 

Check on my site www.justbrits.com and check out "Spridgets" in Special Cars & Special People first. Then in "List O' Links" "Austin-Healey Links" at bottom of page on the right, "Modified Healeys" link. Also, In "List O' Links" there is a link to "Noth Texas AHC".!! 

And while you folks are there be SURE to get the "Spridget Cursors from Amy Turner"!! I like (and use) the Red Sprite in the rain with windscreen wipers WORKING while it still leaks OIL!!! LOL 

(There are ALSO Big Healeys!!) 

Ed 




. 
__,_._,___ 

From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Fri May  2 16:40:18 2008
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 22:40:18 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal
In-Reply-To: <379912.1690.qm@web50205.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F4CB@itfexch5.central.det.win>
	<379912.1690.qm@web50205.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY108-W41547A810D3B7CE3CD7C9DC0DA0@phx.gbl>

While you have the puller on the arm, under tension, put some hear on the arm.
Use an oxy-acetalene torch - not a little propane torch. Stand back.  Richard
Mayor


> Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 04:51:08 -0700> From: jjkbj7 at yahoo.com> To:
healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal> > I need some
guidance on the removal of the steering arm from the> steering box on my BJ7.
I am attempting to replace the seal.> > I removed the large nut and washer and
soaked the joint with PB> Blaster for over a week. I attached a puller and
tightened the puller> down to the point of almost deforming the puller and the
arm has not> budged. I did not remove the steering side rods from the other
end of> the steering arm. Do these need to come off to remove the arm from
the> steering box splined shaft? Any other suggestions? Thanks.>
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From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Fri May  2 16:52:39 2008
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell)
Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 18:52:39 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal
In-Reply-To: <379912.1690.qm@web50205.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <379912.1690.qm@web50205.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <481B9B37.9030605@earthlink.net>

John,

With the puller installed and tightened a bit, rap the side of the arm at 
(the shaft end) with a ball peen hammer.

Bob

John Kuzman wrote:
>    I need some guidance on the removal of the steering arm from the
>    steering box on my BJ7. I am attempting to replace the seal.

From autofarm at cyg.net  Fri May  2 17:00:46 2008
From: autofarm at cyg.net (Bob Yule)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 19:00:46 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] fender fit
References: <01b001c8ac73$507f0fa0$0200a8c0@DadP4>
Message-ID: <001c01c8aca8$5d135390$6500a8c0@OFFICE>

    I can't speak to the fit of Moss fenders, but AHSpares & A-Head-4 
Healey's both are manufacturuing their own brand of fenders now, and the 
ones that I have bought from both outfits have fitted with very little 
adjustment necessary.  Having said that, the cars that we used them on, had 
everything else in the right place, before we started.  One of my  pet 
complaints, is talking to an owner, who insists that his car is all original 
and that the parts he bought that don't fit, are junk, when in reality the 
rest of the car is a misfit.
Cheers.......Bob
Check out our web site www.autofarm.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Rowe" <jarowe at westnet.com.au>
To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 12:41 PM
Subject: [Healeys] fender fit


> Hi Guys
>
> On of our fellow club members is doing a re restoration of his late model 
> BJ8.
> His fenders are in very poor condition.
>
> Can anyone advise re the quality of new fenders from AH spares or Moss?
>
> TIA and regards
>
> John Rowe
> Perth
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From rdavies1 at cox.net  Fri May  2 17:01:16 2008
From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 16:01:16 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] su fuel pump
Message-ID: <002a01c8aca8$6d5158b0$33d8e744@OfficeDell>

Hi,
Hope someone out there with a BJ8 pos ground can help me out.
My mechanic and Moss are gone for the weekend.
67 BJ8 pos ground.
Old fuel pump stopped ticking.
Mechanic told me to first check the cut off switch by bypassing it by
alligator clipping across the switch terminals. Still no click. 
Got a new pump. No instructions as to pos or negative terminals but it looks
just like the old one. Hooked it up. No click. Won't start.
Ran a voltmeter across the two wires that are going to the pump. It shows a
12v current so power is going to the pump.
Fuses look fine and the fuse to the starter is the same for the pump and the
starter is working.
Do these new pumps not click?
Any suggestions?
I have Moss part number 377-245 pos ground fuel pump electronic, SU 
Does electronic mean no click?
TIA
Ron 

From bspidell at comcast.net  Fri May  2 17:32:35 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 16:32:35 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] su fuel pump
In-Reply-To: <002a01c8aca8$6d5158b0$33d8e744@OfficeDell>
References: <002a01c8aca8$6d5158b0$33d8e744@OfficeDell>
Message-ID: <481BA493.6090106@comcast.net>

Ron,


The new electronic SU pumps make a tapping or knocking sound instead of 
a click.

The terminal on the body of the pump is the ground.  The terminal on the 
end of the pump is for current from the battery.  If you put the red 
lead on your voltmeter on the ground, and the black lead on the negative 
terminal you should see +12V (if you reverse them you'll see -12V on a 
digital voltmeter).   If you have the correct DVM reading and the pump 
doesn't make any noise it may be defective.  If there's no voltage there 
may be a problem with your ignition switch. I do think if these pumps 
sit on the shelf a long time the diaphragm may get stiff and the pump 
may not operate--your call whether to open the pump up or send it back 
(note there isn't anything to adjust in the electronic pumps besides the 
initial tension on the diaphragm).

If your starter works there is nothing wrong with your cutoff switch. 


bs


Ron Davies wrote:
> Hi,
> Hope someone out there with a BJ8 pos ground can help me out.
> My mechanic and Moss are gone for the weekend.
> 67 BJ8 pos ground.
> Old fuel pump stopped ticking.
> Mechanic told me to first check the cut off switch by bypassing it by
> alligator clipping across the switch terminals. Still no click. 
> Got a new pump. No instructions as to pos or negative terminals but it looks
> just like the old one. Hooked it up. No click. Won't start.
> Ran a voltmeter across the two wires that are going to the pump. It shows a
> 12v current so power is going to the pump.
> Fuses look fine and the fuse to the starter is the same for the pump and the
> starter is working.
> Do these new pumps not click?
> Any suggestions?
> I have Moss part number 377-245 pos ground fuel pump electronic, SU 
> Does electronic mean no click?
> TIA
> Ron 

From mrfinespanner at earthlink.net  Fri May  2 17:32:46 2008
From: mrfinespanner at earthlink.net (Mr. Finespanner)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 19:32:46 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] heater motor body
Message-ID: <001101c8acac$e30e3290$1284f904@elcomputero>

Brad,
Spray it with clear coat.  Also works for knobs and horn quadrants.
Doug Reid, 18G Motorworks

Message: 17
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 10:39:40 -0400
From: "mail.maineguide.com" <info at atteanlodge.com>
Subject: [Healeys] heater motor body
To: "Healey's Mailing List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <000901c8ac62$5c86a6c0$2f01a8c0 at CODY>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=original

the heater motor body (plastic) on my BJ8 is quite faded, no amount of
buffing or polishing seems to bring back the original luster, not sure if I
should paint it, anyone have any ideas? many thanks
Brad Holden 

From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Fri May  2 18:06:32 2008
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 17:06:32 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Tech articles
Message-ID: <721041.25073.qm@web83308.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Reid Trummel    Editor of Healey Marque 

Dear Reid 

 You have received two Tech articles from me ( via
John T .) 
" Worn Gears" and "Over Drive Stops Working "
 Worn Gears was sent first time Mar 07 , in Feb 08
John 
said you could not find it , it was resent 3rd March
08 

 Overdrive article was sent 25th Feb. 08 

would you please advise me if and when you will be
using them 

     Thank You   Norman Nock 

From rdavies1 at cox.net  Fri May  2 19:03:08 2008
From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 18:03:08 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] gas additives
In-Reply-To: <d9b7a14d0804151739s65e2b319lf0a856245547c201@mail.gmail.com>
References: <d9b7a14d0804150323m2e9d8a70iedc2ba2dcc35483d@mail.gmail.com><4804A20F.9000707@comcast.net>
	<d9b7a14d0804151739s65e2b319lf0a856245547c201@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000001c8acb9$738b5ee0$33d8e744@OfficeDell>

I've always put 91 in my 67 BJ8 and it runs fine.
I can tell you that putting octane booster in my Aston Martin turned out to
be a very, very costly mistake. The DB7 was designed for 92 octane and as
you say it isn't available anymore. My choices were between adding 2 gallons
of 100 octane to every tank of 91 at $8/gal or using the booster that the PO
suggested.

Well, the additive fouled the ridiculously expensive platinum plugs which
the computer tried to compensate for and fried two sets of even more
expensive coil packs (a separate coil for each plug) and some other rare
electronic gizmo I have successfully cleared from my memory. Something like
a crank shaft sensor but in British terminology.

The AM dealership said "Duh" NEVER use octane additives, injector cleaners
or similar stuff. Now I add the racing fuel every other tank and everything
is fine. The car just screams. I'm not about to use it in my 67 BJ8 after
that experience. 
Ron 
SoCal
67 BJ8
97 DB7

---------------------------------
I started using fuel injector/carb cleaner back in the 90's.  A local Honda
dealer in MD recommended it to a friend after they replaced all the fuel
injectors in his Prelude.

Anyway,  anyone else noticing the demise of 93 octane gas?   Last summer the
local Shell station switched from 93 to 91 octane high test. Today on my way
home, I stopped at the Mobil station which sold 93 octane gas, and they had
a 91 octane sticker pasted over the 93 octane pump.    I think Gulf is the
only one left in my area still selling 93 octane.

- Tom

From eschulz at frontiernet.net  Fri May  2 21:24:26 2008
From: eschulz at frontiernet.net (Elton Schulz)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 23:24:26 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal
References: <379912.1690.qm@web50205.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <007601c8accd$30c04800$bf5d6546@655vb01>

I found that a pitman puller works a lot better than a gear puller to get 
the steering arm off. The pitman puller is a lot sturdier.
Elton
BJ7 in progress
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Kuzman" <jjkbj7 at yahoo.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 7:51 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal


>   I need some guidance on the removal of the steering arm from the
>   steering box on my BJ7. I am attempting to replace the seal.
>
>   I removed the large nut and washer and soaked the joint with PB
>   Blaster for over a week. I attached a puller and tightened the puller
>   down to the point of almost deforming the puller and the arm has not
>   budged. I did not remove the steering side rods from the other end of
>   the steering arm. Do these need to come off to remove the arm from the
>   steering box splined shaft? Any other suggestions? Thanks.
>     _________________________________________________________________
>
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sat May  3 01:24:32 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 15:24:32 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal
In-Reply-To: <007601c8accd$30c04800$bf5d6546@655vb01>
References: <379912.1690.qm@web50205.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<007601c8accd$30c04800$bf5d6546@655vb01>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805030024x4dec9813qec416d514db29ace@mail.gmail.com>

A pitman fork will work but you have to be VERY careful not to dent up
the steering box housing while you are pounding away at the end of the
fork....


On 5/3/08, Elton Schulz <eschulz at frontiernet.net> wrote:
> I found that a pitman puller works a lot better than a gear puller to get
> the steering arm off. The pitman puller is a lot sturdier.
> Elton
> BJ7 in progress
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Kuzman" <jjkbj7 at yahoo.com>
> To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 7:51 AM
> Subject: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal
>
>
> >   I need some guidance on the removal of the steering arm from the
> >   steering box on my BJ7. I am attempting to replace the seal.
> >
> >   I removed the large nut and washer and soaked the joint with PB
> >   Blaster for over a week. I attached a puller and tightened the puller
> >   down to the point of almost deforming the puller and the arm has not
> >   budged. I did not remove the steering side rods from the other end of
> >   the steering arm. Do these need to come off to remove the arm from the
> >   steering box splined shaft? Any other suggestions? Thanks.
> >     _________________________________________________________________
> >
> >   Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try
> >   it now.
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From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sat May  3 06:32:41 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 08:32:41 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal
In-Reply-To: <007601c8accd$30c04800$bf5d6546@655vb01>
References: <379912.1690.qm@web50205.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<007601c8accd$30c04800$bf5d6546@655vb01>
Message-ID: <002501c8ad19$c80e7f00$6500a8c0@michael>

A Pitman arm puller of the type shown on this page
http://www.toolking.com/otc(divisionofspxcorp.)_otc7314a.aspx
is ideal for the job, BUT you almost always have to use a protection nut and
plate on the top of the thread. 
This is because the split pin holes in the shaft weaken that area so much
that the pressure of the puller will crush the shaft. 
To prevent this I always leave the nut on the thread so that the end face of
the nut is flush with the end of the shaft and then I put a piece of 1/4"
thick steel over the end for the Pitman arm puller screw to press upon.

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 Elton Schulz
Sent: May 2, 2008 11:24 PM
To: jjkbj7 at yahoo.com; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal

I found that a pitman puller works a lot better than a gear puller to get 
the steering arm off. The pitman puller is a lot sturdier.
Elton
BJ7 in progress
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Kuzman" <jjkbj7 at yahoo.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 7:51 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal


>   I need some guidance on the removal of the steering arm from the
>   steering box on my BJ7. I am attempting to replace the seal.
>
>   I removed the large nut and washer and soaked the joint with PB
>   Blaster for over a week. I attached a puller and tightened the puller
>   down to the point of almost deforming the puller and the arm has not
>   budged. I did not remove the steering side rods from the other end of
>   the steering arm. Do these need to come off to remove the arm from the
>   steering box splined shaft? Any other suggestions? Thanks.
>     _________________________________________________________________

From Warthodson at aol.com  Sat May  3 06:41:27 2008
From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 08:41:27 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] gas additives
Message-ID: <c2d.3341c1cc.354db777@aol.com>

What are the compression rations of the two engines? 
Gary Hodson
 
 
In a message dated 5/2/2008 8:03:57 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
rdavies1 at cox.net writes:

I've  always put 91 in my 67 BJ8 and it runs fine.
I can tell you that putting  octane booster in my Aston Martin turned out to
be a very, very costly  mistake. The DB7 was designed for 92 octane and as
you say it isn't  available anymore. My choices were between adding 2 gallons
of 100 octane  to every tank of 91 at $8/gal or using the booster that the  PO
suggested.

Well, the additive fouled the ridiculously expensive  platinum plugs which
the computer tried to compensate for and fried two  sets of even more
expensive coil packs (a separate coil for each plug) and  some other rare
electronic gizmo I have successfully cleared from my  memory. Something like
a crank shaft sensor but in British  terminology.

The AM dealership said "Duh" NEVER use octane additives,  injector cleaners
or similar stuff. Now I add the racing fuel every other  tank and everything
is fine. The car just screams. I'm not about to use it  in my 67 BJ8 after
that experience. 
Ron 
SoCal
67 BJ8
97  DB7

---------------------------------
I started using fuel  injector/carb cleaner back in the 90's.  A local Honda
dealer in MD  recommended it to a friend after they replaced all the fuel
injectors in  his Prelude.

Anyway,  anyone else noticing the demise of 93 octane  gas?   Last summer the
local Shell station switched from 93 to 91  octane high test. Today on my way
home, I stopped at the Mobil station  which sold 93 octane gas, and they had
a 91 octane sticker pasted over the  93 octane pump.    I think Gulf is the
only one left in my area  still selling 93 octane.

-  Tom
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From dougnewton at sbcglobal.net  Sat May  3 06:52:17 2008
From: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net (Doug Newton)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 07:52:17 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJqM+k7dGqZHm9DA1W/N/wHCgAAAEAAAAHWkd73sx6dClUE5ibj/p94BAAAAAA==@sbcglobal.net>

Good Morning List- I know there are many of you who have converted their
stock transmissions to a Toyota, but most of the folks who have done this
are you guys who have 100-6 or later cars. I was hoping that if there are
some of you who have done this to a BN2, that you will respond with the
steps you had to take to get this completed. 

 

My main concern is the mechanical clutch linkage and how it has to work with
the Toyota tranny; were you able to use it or did you have to use some sort
of a Clutch Slave Cylinder to make things work?

 

Any other info would be greatly appreciated because I am at the stage where
I need to make a decision one way or the other if I am going to make this
alteration to my car.

 

Thanks- Doug

 

Ps- If there is a link to someone who has a recipe to do this, that would be
great.


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From bspidell at comcast.net  Sat May  3 07:29:15 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 06:29:15 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal
In-Reply-To: <002501c8ad19$c80e7f00$6500a8c0@michael>
References: <379912.1690.qm@web50205.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<007601c8accd$30c04800$bf5d6546@655vb01>
	<002501c8ad19$c80e7f00$6500a8c0@michael>
Message-ID: <481C68AB.6030408@comcast.net>

Or here:

http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=pittman+arm+puller&Submit=Go

bs

Michael Salter wrote:
> A Pitman arm puller of the type shown on this page
> http://www.toolking.com/otc(divisionofspxcorp.)_otc7314a.aspx
> is ideal for the job, BUT you almost always have to use a protection nut and
> plate on the top of the thread. 
> This is because the split pin holes in the shaft weaken that area so much
> that the pressure of the puller will crush the shaft. 
> To prevent this I always leave the nut on the thread so that the end face of
> the nut is flush with the end of the shaft and then I put a piece of 1/4"
> thick steel over the end for the Pitman arm puller screw to press upon.
>
> Michael Salter
> 100 (1953)
> AHX12 (1953)
> Bugeye (1961)
> http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Sat May  3 07:48:06 2008
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 07:48:06 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion
In-Reply-To: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJqM+k7dGqZHm9DA1W/N/wHCgAAAEAAAAHWkd73sx6dClUE5ibj/p94BAAAAAA==@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <20080503134742.D8BF6187671@autox.team.net>

Doug,
 Another option, and equally as daunting would be to convert to a 3.66
spiral bevel rear (so called Le Mans) and reduce your O/D to 28% reduction.
Thereby retaining original parts. These bits are out there but probably
difficult to source. Probably the UK for the rear. One of the UK O/D
rebuilding outfits will have the planetary gear sets??
 This is a great highway cruising set up and the 4 banger has the beans to
pull it off.
Dave

frogeye at porterscustom.com
 
Porter Customs
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2
Porter Custom Bicycles
www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Doug Newton
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 6:52 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion

Good Morning List- I know there are many of you who have converted their
stock transmissions to a Toyota, but most of the folks who have done this
are you guys who have 100-6 or later cars. I was hoping that if there are
some of you who have done this to a BN2, that you will respond with the
steps you had to take to get this completed. 

 

My main concern is the mechanical clutch linkage and how it has to work with
the Toyota tranny; were you able to use it or did you have to use some sort
of a Clutch Slave Cylinder to make things work?

 

Any other info would be greatly appreciated because I am at the stage where
I need to make a decision one way or the other if I am going to make this
alteration to my car.

 

Thanks- Doug

 

Ps- If there is a link to someone who has a recipe to do this, that would be
great.

From schauss at worldnet.att.net  Sat May  3 08:11:33 2008
From: schauss at worldnet.att.net (Peter Schauss)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 10:11:33 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal
In-Reply-To: <481B9B37.9030605@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <20080503141104.713B0187673@autox.team.net>

When I did mine, I removed the steering box and steering column from the car
and took the whole assembly to a shop where they pressed the steering arm
off for me.

HTH,
Peter Schauss
1963 BJ7
1980 MGB



> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+schauss=worldnet.att.net at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+schauss=worldnet.att.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf
> Of Bob Haskell
> Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 6:53 PM
> To: jjkbj7 at yahoo.com
> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal
> 
> John,
> 
> With the puller installed and tightened a bit, rap the side of the arm at
> (the shaft end) with a ball peen hammer.
> 
> Bob
> 
> John Kuzman wrote:
> >    I need some guidance on the removal of the steering arm from the
> >    steering box on my BJ7. I am attempting to replace the seal.
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From rdavies1 at cox.net  Sat May  3 08:26:27 2008
From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 07:26:27 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] su pump cont.
Message-ID: <00a001c8ad29$ac16d120$33d8e744@OfficeDell>

OK, I disconnected the gas fittings from the SU pump and it still won't
click so I assume the filter is OK?
That leaves the pump. Someone thought there might be an adjustment.
There were no directions in the box.
Anyone know what the adjustment might be or what I could try next before
returning the pump?
TIA
Ron
67 BJ8

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sat May  3 08:29:26 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 10:29:26 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion
In-Reply-To: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJqM+k7dGqZHm9DA1W/N/wHCgAAAEAAAAHWkd73sx6dClUE5ibj/p94BAAAAAA==@sbcglobal.net>
References: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJqM+k7dGqZHm9DA1W/N/wHCgAAAEAAAAHWkd73sx6dClUE5ibj/p94BAAAAAA==@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <002f01c8ad2a$17d16650$6500a8c0@michael>

Hi Doug,
I fitted a Toyota 5 speed to AHX12. Although, for various reasons, we used a
Tilton pedal box and axial slave cylinder I believe that the Smitty's kit
for the 100 comes with the necessary parts to convert a 100 to hydraulic
clutch operation.
Although I am a fan of originality (believe it or not) I must say that the
Toyota 5 speed does make the car much more comfortable to drive and the
hydraulic clutch eliminates one of the less reliable and quirky systems in
the original car.


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 Doug Newton
Sent: May 3, 2008 8:52 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion

Good Morning List- I know there are many of you who have converted their
stock transmissions to a Toyota, but most of the folks who have done this
are you guys who have 100-6 or later cars. I was hoping that if there are
some of you who have done this to a BN2, that you will respond with the
steps you had to take to get this completed. 

 

My main concern is the mechanical clutch linkage and how it has to work with
the Toyota tranny; were you able to use it or did you have to use some sort
of a Clutch Slave Cylinder to make things work?

 

Any other info would be greatly appreciated because I am at the stage where
I need to make a decision one way or the other if I am going to make this
alteration to my car.

 

Thanks- Doug

 

Ps- If there is a link to someone who has a recipe to do this, that would be
great.

From price at advocateadvisors.com  Sat May  3 08:39:27 2008
From: price at advocateadvisors.com (price at advocateadvisors.com)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 14:39:27 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield Wipers
Message-ID: <586051932-1209825570-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-942329216-@bxe136.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>

I tried to send this a little while ago but I don't think it went through. If it did go through, I appoligize. 

I am about to take a trip and am concerned about the noise my wipers make. Can they be lubricated?  If so, what should I use and where do I apply it?  Thanks. 
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

From rusd at sitestar.net  Sat May  3 08:42:33 2008
From: rusd at sitestar.net (Dave Russell)
Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 08:42:33 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal
In-Reply-To: <481C68AB.6030408@comcast.net>
References: <379912.1690.qm@web50205.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<007601c8accd$30c04800$bf5d6546@655vb01>
	<002501c8ad19$c80e7f00$6500a8c0@michael>
	<481C68AB.6030408@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <481C79D9.20907@sitestar.net>

To add one more to the puller list:

http://www.thetoolnetwork.com/tierod_puller_pt_stw_12616.html
The Stahlwille puller is very compact, will remove A-H steering arms 
with the gear in place, & will remove even the tightest arms & tie rod 
ends with ease. No danger of doing damage to the delicate steering 
housing or gear.

A bit expensive but IMO worth it.

Dave Russell

Bob Spidell wrote:

>Or here:
>
>http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=pittman+arm+puller&Submit=Go
>
>bs
>
>Michael Salter wrote:
>  
>
>>A Pitman arm puller of the type shown on this page
>>http://www.toolking.com/otc(divisionofspxcorp.)_otc7314a.aspx
>>is ideal for the job, BUT you almost always have to use a protection nut and
>>plate on the top of the thread. 
>>This is because the split pin holes in the shaft weaken that area so much
>>that the pressure of the puller will crush the shaft. 
>>To prevent this I always leave the nut on the thread so that the end face of
>>the nut is flush with the end of the shaft and then I put a piece of 1/4"
>>thick steel over the end for the Pitman arm puller screw to press upon.
>>
>>Michael Salter

From rusd at sitestar.net  Sat May  3 09:10:09 2008
From: rusd at sitestar.net (Dave Russell)
Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 09:10:09 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion
In-Reply-To: <20080503134742.D8BF6187671@autox.team.net>
References: <20080503134742.D8BF6187671@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <481C8051.1040207@sitestar.net>

Hi Folks,

I really like the charm & excellent operation of a "good" original BN2 
four speed & 28% OD. Especially with a 3.55 ratio axle. Admittedly 
expensive if your OD needs major work or if you are adapting a four 
speed to an original three speed BN1.

Mike Lempert's 3.55 ring & pinion set for the hypoid axle is likely 
easier to find, easier to install, & cheaper than the 3.66 LeMans axle.
Cape has ball joint clutch linkage that is far superior to the original 
linkage.

Mike Oritt has converted his BN1 to a Toyota 5 speed & will likely be 
able to advise on this conversion.

Dave Russell
BN2

Dave Porter wrote:

>Doug,
> Another option, and equally as daunting would be to convert to a 3.66
>spiral bevel rear (so called Le Mans) and reduce your O/D to 28% reduction.
>Thereby retaining original parts. These bits are out there but probably
>difficult to source. Probably the UK for the rear. One of the UK O/D
>rebuilding outfits will have the planetary gear sets??
> This is a great highway cruising set up and the 4 banger has the beans to
>pull it off.
>Dave
>
>frogeye at porterscustom.com
> 
>Porter Customs
>Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
>505-352-1378
>1954 BN2
>Porter Custom Bicycles
>www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
>http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net
>[mailto:healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
>Of Doug Newton
>Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 6:52 AM
>To: healeys at autox.team.net
>Subject: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion
>
>Good Morning List- I know there are many of you who have converted their
>stock transmissions to a Toyota, but most of the folks who have done this
>are you guys who have 100-6 or later cars. I was hoping that if there are
>some of you who have done this to a BN2, that you will respond with the
>steps you had to take to get this completed. 
>
> 
>
>My main concern is the mechanical clutch linkage and how it has to work with
>the Toyota tranny; were you able to use it or did you have to use some sort
>of a Clutch Slave Cylinder to make things work?
>
> 
>
>Any other info would be greatly appreciated because I am at the stage where
>I need to make a decision one way or the other if I am going to make this
>alteration to my car.
>
> 
>
>Thanks- Doug
>
> 
>
>Ps- If there is a link to someone who has a recipe to do this, that would be
>great.

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sat May  3 09:17:29 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 08:17:29 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] su pump cont.
In-Reply-To: <00a001c8ad29$ac16d120$33d8e744@OfficeDell>
References: <00a001c8ad29$ac16d120$33d8e744@OfficeDell>
Message-ID: <481C8209.2040706@comcast.net>

Ron,

I've converted a couple pumps--with varying success--from points to 
electronic with a kit from SU.  At least when installing the kit, there 
are two adjustments:

1) positioning the magnet (equivalent to setting the pre-load on 
points).  This uses a fork-shaped spacer (essentially a thick feeler gauge)

2) there is a "shield"--another fork-shaped metal piece--that is moved 
in and out to (apparently) adjust the influence of the magnet on the end 
of the diaphragm shaft (this is what switches the Hall Effect switch)

I don't think the first is an issue; and, if you want to check/adjust it 
you'll need the spacer (if you really want to check let me know and I'll 
mail one to you).  Note the magnet has probably been secured with 
threadlocker. 

I'll send the instructions for the second adjustment in a separate 
message 'cause it's probably too long for the list.

bs


Ron Davies wrote:
> OK, I disconnected the gas fittings from the SU pump and it still won't
> click so I assume the filter is OK?
> That leaves the pump. Someone thought there might be an adjustment.
> There were no directions in the box.
> Anyone know what the adjustment might be or what I could try next before
> returning the pump?
> TIA
> Ron
> 67 BJ8

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sat May  3 09:23:24 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 08:23:24 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] su pump cont.
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 From the instructions from the kit:

"The shield is set by connecting the pump to a voltage supply of between 
6 & 12V.  Positive earth pumps must be connected withe the Positive wire 
to the pumps body terminal.  Negative ... (DNA) ... Place the shield 
adjustment tube <just a short plastic tube> over the shield finger and 
hold the pump securely, briefly touch the terminal bolt on the circuit 
board with the other battery lead.  At the same time move the shield in 
towards the magnet.  The pump should begin to make a faint audible 
click, as the magnet rises and turns on the hall switch (which turns on 
the solenoid) then drops back.

If the magnet rises to full lift and stays there, either the shield has 
been moved too far in or the solenoid internal connections are connected 
in reverse."


FWIW, I believe these pumps are tested at the factory after assembly.  I 
gotta believe it's not the pump, but don't know what else it could be.


bs


Ron Davies wrote:
> OK, I disconnected the gas fittings from the SU pump and it still won't
> click so I assume the filter is OK?
> That leaves the pump. Someone thought there might be an adjustment.
> There were no directions in the box.
> Anyone know what the adjustment might be or what I could try next before
> returning the pump?
> TIA
> Ron
> 67 BJ8

From kags at shaw.ca  Sat May  3 09:37:05 2008
From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna)
Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 08:37:05 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion
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Doug:

I'm looking at my Smitty instruction book.  The 4 cyl. Healey uses a '62 - 
'72 Nissan pickup hydraulic clutch master cyl. that mounts to an existing 
frme stud in place of the Healey's original mechanical clutch linkage.  A 
hydraulic line is then run to a 6 cyl. clutc slave.

Other than that, the installation is much the same as for the 6 cyl cars, 
including the trans cover modification for the side-shift cars.  I have 
converted my BJ8 and like it very much - although it really came into it's 
own when I installed a 3:545 diff.

If it will help you, I can fax you the Smitty instruction book, which will 
probably make things clearer for you.  My book is quite old, and I don't 
know if it has been updated since I did the job ( about 8 -9 years ago), but 
it should give you the information that you need.

Let me know.

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

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Doug Newton" <dougnewton at sbcglobal.net>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 5:52 AM
Subject: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion


Good Morning List- I know there are many of you who have converted their
stock transmissions to a Toyota, but most of the folks who have done this
are you guys who have 100-6 or later cars. I was hoping that if there are
some of you who have done this to a BN2, that you will respond with the
steps you had to take to get this completed.

My main concern is the mechanical clutch linkage and how it has to work with
the Toyota tranny; were you able to use it or did you have to use some sort
of a Clutch Slave Cylinder to make things work?

Any other info would be greatly appreciated because I am at the stage where
I need to make a decision one way or the other if I am going to make this
alteration to my car.

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sat May  3 10:47:01 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 12:47:01 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Compression Height of 100 pistons
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Does anyone out there happent o have the compression height for 100 pistons?
That is the distance from the center of the wrist (gudgeon) pin to the top
of the piston

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

From rusd at sitestar.net  Sat May  3 11:17:47 2008
From: rusd at sitestar.net (Dave Russell)
Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 11:17:47 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Compression Height of 100 pistons
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Originals are 2.00".

Dave Russell

Michael Salter wrote:

>Does anyone out there happen to have the compression height for 100 pistons?
>That is the distance from the center of the wrist (gudgeon) pin to the top
>of the piston.
>
>Michael Salter
>100 (1953)
>AHX12 (1953)
>Bugeye (1961)
>http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/

From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com  Sat May  3 11:37:32 2008
From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F. Ronald Rader)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 10:37:32 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey
Message-ID: <5caeedb50805031037s734424ccncf746c12fcc66842@mail.gmail.com>

folks:
on the transmission discussion - has anyone converted a Nash Healey
transmission  to  a Toyota or BMW 5 speed?
ron rader
1965 BJ8
1954 Nash Healey

From dwflagg at juno.com  Sat May  3 11:43:24 2008
From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 13:43:24 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey
Message-ID: <20080503.134325.2944.1.dwflagg@juno.com>

WHY!!!!!!!
 
> folks:
> on the transmission discussion - has anyone converted a Nash Healey
> transmission  to  a Toyota or BMW 5 speed?
> ron rader
> 1965 BJ8
> 1954 Nash Healey
> _______________________________________________

From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com  Sat May  3 12:09:44 2008
From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F. Ronald Rader)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 11:09:44 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey
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doug:
went on the CA Mille last week.
the car came with a 3 speed plus eletcro / vacum OD. it is no fun when
working perfectly and really no fun when not working at all.
repair the 3 speed plus OD?
replace with 5 speed?
replace with 5 speed automatic w OD?
ron

On Sat, May 3, 2008 at 10:43 AM, Douglas W Flagg <dwflagg at juno.com> wrote:
> WHY!!!!!!!
>
>
> > folks:
> > on the transmission discussion - has anyone converted a Nash Healey
> > transmission  to  a Toyota or BMW 5 speed?
> > ron rader
> > 1965 BJ8
> > 1954 Nash Healey
> > _______________________________________________

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Sat May  3 12:21:25 2008
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 12:21:25 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey
In-Reply-To: <5caeedb50805031109j6f7e79bat418202d2d89ef152@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20080503182102.32BFD18765B@autox.team.net>

By the time we (as a group of enthusiasts) get done modifying this part or
that, they are no longer valuable as a representation of that manufacturer.
 If it's "no fun" as original, I'd say sell it and get something that is
"fun" and allow someone else to enjoy the originality. My take on the
question.
Dave

frogeye at porterscustom.com
 
Porter Customs
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2
Porter Custom Bicycles
www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff

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From: healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of F. Ronald Rader
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 12:10 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey

doug:
went on the CA Mille last week.
the car came with a 3 speed plus eletcro / vacum OD. it is no fun when
working perfectly and really no fun when not working at all.
repair the 3 speed plus OD?
replace with 5 speed?
replace with 5 speed automatic w OD?
ron

On Sat, May 3, 2008 at 10:43 AM, Douglas W Flagg <dwflagg at juno.com> wrote:
> WHY!!!!!!!
>
>
> > folks:
> > on the transmission discussion - has anyone converted a Nash Healey
> > transmission  to  a Toyota or BMW 5 speed?
> > ron rader
> > 1965 BJ8
> > 1954 Nash Healey
> > _______________________________________________
Healeys at autox.team.net
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From RonFineEsq at earthlink.net  Sat May  3 12:22:10 2008
From: RonFineEsq at earthlink.net (Ron Fine)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 11:22:10 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal
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	<481C79D9.20907@sitestar.net>
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I purchased a similar type of puller for significantly less money.  I wish I 
could remember where but it was suggested by someone on this list a few 
years ago.  The box it came in has the name "tie rod end/ball joint lifter" 
made or sold by S&G Tool Aid Corp.  Newark, N.J.   Catalog No. 61900.  I 
can't remember what I paid for it but I doubt I spent more than $20.00.
Ron Fine

 To add one more to the puller list:
>
> http://www.thetoolnetwork.com/tierod_puller_pt_stw_12616.html

From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com  Sat May  3 12:32:23 2008
From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F. Ronald Rader)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 11:32:23 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey
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dave .
it is not my job nor responsibility to preserve every vehicle as original.
My  BJ8 is original.
my Jaguar E coupe has Wilwood brakes so it can actually stop as well as it
goes.

i don't want it to be a valuable museum piece. i want it to be a fun car
that i can put 1000's of miles a year on driving around the country.
this way it will be seen by many more people than it would if it was a
perfectly restored original sitting in a garage or museum.

if yo want to see the nash healey perfectly restored then you buy one and do
that with yours.
ron
******************************
On Sat, May 3, 2008 at 11:21 AM, Dave Porter <frogeye at porterscustom.com>
wrote:

> By the time we (as a group of enthusiasts) get done modifying this part or
> that, they are no longer valuable as a representation of that
> manufacturer.
>  If it's "no fun" as original, I'd say sell it and get something that is
> "fun" and allow someone else to enjoy the originality. My take on the
> question.
> Dave

From alan.bromfield at virgin.net  Sat May  3 12:32:06 2008
From: alan.bromfield at virgin.net (Alan Bromfield)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 19:32:06 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Compression Height of 100 pistons
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Hi Mike.
I make it exactly 2 inches - correct to within 1 thou.
 _______________________________________________
(______________  Alan Bromfield  _______________)
   (______     \____1957-BN4 ___/    _______)
          (_________________________)
 

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+alan.bromfield=virgin.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+alan.bromfield=virgin.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Michael Salter
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 5:47 PM
To: 'Healey List'
Subject: [Healeys] Compression Height of 100 pistons

Does anyone out there happent o have the compression height for 100 pistons?
That is the distance from the center of the wrist (gudgeon) pin to the top
of the piston

Michael Salter
100 (1953)
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye (1961)

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Sat May  3 12:46:14 2008
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 12:46:14 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey
In-Reply-To: <5caeedb50805031132of00b0cdrf6b33d81b9cbdd8c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20080503184551.E795118765B@autox.team.net>

Ron,
 Oh, I know exactly what makes us change things, I didn't just fall off the
turnip truck. Since you opened the door I was just making a sweeping
generalization to motives. Don't take it personally.  
 BTW, as a repair shop it makes it MUCH harder to carry out most repairs due
to many of these "improvements". It's the owner's nickel....
Dave

frogeye at porterscustom.com
 
Porter Customs
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2
Porter Custom Bicycles
www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of F. Ronald Rader
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 12:32 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey

dave .
it is not my job nor responsibility to preserve every vehicle as original.
My  BJ8 is original.
my Jaguar E coupe has Wilwood brakes so it can actually stop as well as it
goes.

i don't want it to be a valuable museum piece. i want it to be a fun car
that i can put 1000's of miles a year on driving around the country.
this way it will be seen by many more people than it would if it was a
perfectly restored original sitting in a garage or museum.

if yo want to see the nash healey perfectly restored then you buy one and do
that with yours.
ron
******************************
On Sat, May 3, 2008 at 11:21 AM, Dave Porter <frogeye at porterscustom.com>
wrote:

> By the time we (as a group of enthusiasts) get done modifying this part or
> that, they are no longer valuable as a representation of that
> manufacturer.
>  If it's "no fun" as original, I'd say sell it and get something that is
> "fun" and allow someone else to enjoy the originality. My take on the
> question.
> Dave
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From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sat May  3 12:47:29 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 14:47:29 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Compression Height of 100 pistons
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Thanks to all who responded to my request for compression height. It is 2".

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

From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com  Sat May  3 12:49:52 2008
From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F. Ronald Rader)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 11:49:52 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey
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Dave,
 it is these repairs / upgrades / changes that make driving the cars
more functional and therefore more likely to be used.
this is what will keep these cars on the roads.
ron

On Sat, May 3, 2008 at 11:46 AM, Dave Porter <frogeye at porterscustom.com> wrote:
> Ron,
>  Oh, I know exactly what makes us change things, I didn't just fall off the
> turnip truck. Since you opened the door I was just making a sweeping
> generalization to motives. Don't take it personally.
>  BTW, as a repair shop it makes it MUCH harder to carry out most repairs due
> to many of these "improvements". It's the owner's nickel....
> Dave
>
> frogeye at porterscustom.com
>
> Porter Customs
> Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
> 505-352-1378
> 1954 BN2
> Porter Custom Bicycles
> www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
> http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
> Of F. Ronald Rader
> Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 12:32 PM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey
>
> dave .
> it is not my job nor responsibility to preserve every vehicle as original.
> My  BJ8 is original.
> my Jaguar E coupe has Wilwood brakes so it can actually stop as well as it
> goes.
>
> i don't want it to be a valuable museum piece. i want it to be a fun car
> that i can put 1000's of miles a year on driving around the country.
> this way it will be seen by many more people than it would if it was a
> perfectly restored original sitting in a garage or museum.
>
> if yo want to see the nash healey perfectly restored then you buy one and do
> that with yours.
> ron
> ******************************
> On Sat, May 3, 2008 at 11:21 AM, Dave Porter <frogeye at porterscustom.com>
> wrote:
>
> > By the time we (as a group of enthusiasts) get done modifying this part or
> > that, they are no longer valuable as a representation of that
> > manufacturer.
> >  If it's "no fun" as original, I'd say sell it and get something that is
> > "fun" and allow someone else to enjoy the originality. My take on the
> > question.
> > Dave
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Sat May  3 14:09:11 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 16:09:11 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion
Message-ID: <c80.25ed37bb.354e2067@aol.com>

Doug--
 
I have a Smitty's conversion on my BN1 with the Toyota W58  transmission.  Do 
you have the Smitty's installation manual?  It  has all the information you 
need--ditch the mechanical linkage and go over to a  hydraulic master/slave 
set-up, it's great.  I eventually upgraded  to a BJ8 diaphragm clutch and it is 
light and positive.  
 
Probably the most daunting aspect of the conversion was the replacement of  
the BN1 transmission tunnel with a proper one to fit the Smitty bell  housing.  
The BN1 tunnel is very small  and I used the Moss  FG tunnel for a 100-6, 
filled the side-shift hole and cut it to fit--it  replaced both the front and 
intermediate sections, though I did have to  fabricate a new extension panel.  I 
know the BN2 tunnel is larger than that  for the BN1 and perhaps it will 
accommodate the Smitty's bell  housing. 
 
If you or anyone else need any information contact me offllist--I  can point 
you to several good sites on Toyota transmission ID and selection  but the 
list server will strip the links.  
 
Best--Michael Oritt    
-----------------------------------------------
 
In a message dated 5/3/2008 8:52:41 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
dougnewton at sbcglobal.net writes:

Good  Morning List- I know there are many of you who have converted their
stock  transmissions to a Toyota, but most of the folks who have done this
are you  guys who have 100-6 or later cars. I was hoping that if there are
some of  you who have done this to a BN2, that you will respond with the
steps you  had to take to get this completed. 

My main concern is the mechanical  clutch linkage and how it has to work with
the Toyota tranny; were you able  to use it or did you have to use some sort
of a Clutch Slave Cylinder to  make things work?





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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Sat May  3 14:35:02 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 16:35:02 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion
Message-ID: <c5a.2e754bdb.354e2676@aol.com>

Doug--
 
I have a Smitty's conversion on my  BN1 with the Toyota W58 transmission.  Do 
you have the Smitty's  installation manual?  It has all the information you 
need--ditch the  mechanical linkage and go over to a hydraulic master/slave 
set-up, it's  great.  I eventually upgraded to a BJ8 diaphragm clutch and it is  
light and positive.
 
Probably the most daunting aspect  of the conversion was the replacement of 
the BN1 transmission tunnel with a  proper one to fit the Smitty bell housing.  
The BN1 tunnel is  very small  and I used the Moss FG tunnel for a 100-6, 
filled the  side-shift hole and cut it to fit--it replaced both the front and  
intermediate sections, though I did have to fabricate a new extension  panel.  I 
know the BN2 tunnel is larger than that for the BN1 and  perhaps it will 
accommodate the Smitty's bell housing.
 
If you or anyone else need any  information contact me offllist--I can point 
you to several good sites on  Toyota transmission ID and selection but the 
list server will strip the  links.
 
Best--Michael  Oritt    
 
-----------------------------------------------
 
In a message dated 5/3/2008 8:52:41 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
dougnewton at sbcglobal.net writes:

Good  Morning List- I know there are many of you who have converted their
stock  transmissions to a Toyota, but most of the folks who have done this
are  you guys who have 100-6 or later cars. I was hoping that if there  are
some of you who have done this to a BN2, that you will respond with  the
steps you had to take to get this completed. 

My main concern  is the mechanical clutch linkage and how it has to work with
the Toyota  tranny; were you able to use it or did you have to use some sort
of a  Clutch Slave Cylinder to make things  work?








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From rusd at sitestar.net  Sat May  3 15:44:49 2008
From: rusd at sitestar.net (Dave Russell)
Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 15:44:49 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal
In-Reply-To: <001b01c8ad4a$9b1e79b0$6401a8c0@XPS400>
References: <379912.1690.qm@web50205.mail.re2.yahoo.com><007601c8accd$30c04800$bf5d6546@655vb01><002501c8ad19$c80e7f00$6500a8c0@michael><481C68AB.6030408@comcast.net>
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Hi Ron,

There are many similar "cheap" pullers available.  The one that you list 
is built & operates much differently than the Stahlwille that I listed. 
http:// www.toolaid.com/catalog.pdf   page 41.

I have several of the cheap varieties, not used any more.

You would need to directly compare the two to understand the 
differences.  The "pop" & jumping across the room are a direct result of 
the flex & spring in the cheap pullers.

As I said,  just one more way to do it.

Dave

Ron Fine wrote:

>I purchased a similar type of puller for significantly less money.  I wish I 
>could remember where but it was suggested by someone on this list a few 
>years ago.  The box it came in has the name "tie rod end/ball joint lifter" 
>made or sold by S&G Tool Aid Corp.  Newark, N.J.   Catalog No. 61900.  I 
>can't remember what I paid for it but I doubt I spent more than $20.00.
>Ron Fine
>
> To add one more to the puller list:
>  
>
>>http://www.thetoolnetwork.com/tierod_puller_pt_stw_12616.html

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sat May  3 16:33:48 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 06:33:48 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield Wipers
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References: <586051932-1209825570-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-942329216-@bxe136.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
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Price -

Its pretty normal for the Lucas units to make noise while running.
The only way to lubricate them is to take them apart and lubricate by
hand.  Just use it, it should be fine.

Alan


On 5/3/08, price at advocateadvisors.com <price at advocateadvisors.com> wrote:
> I tried to send this a little while ago but I don't think it went through.
> If it did go through, I appoligize.
>
> I am about to take a trip and am concerned about the noise my wipers make.
> Can they be lubricated?  If so, what should I use and where do I apply it?
> Thanks.
> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
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From drberkowitz at hotmail.com  Sat May  3 16:49:21 2008
From: drberkowitz at hotmail.com (Leonard Berkowitz)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 18:49:21 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Hot Wheels Healeys
Message-ID: <BLU117-W6E092F5591DC1BBA5F423B8D50@phx.gbl>

Just got a present compliments of my son. It's the first time I've ever seen
one of these.
It's a 100-4 Healey drag car from Hot Wheels.  Pretty cool looking little
thing with a super charger sticking up through the bonnet and drag slicks.
Nice addition to my other models. Which includes a re-issue 100-6 Revell model
Healey
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From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sat May  3 17:06:26 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 19:06:26 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield Wipers
In-Reply-To: <586051932-1209825570-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-942329216-@bxe136.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
References: <586051932-1209825570-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-942329216-@bxe136.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
Message-ID: <008101c8ad72$510a0fb0$6500a8c0@michael>

As Alan pointed out the wiper system does make some noise but, if you have
the time and patience it would probably be worth your while taking the wiper
motor out and lubricating the bearings and worm gear. I had one seize on me
at a most inconvenient time as a result of the lubricant having caked up.
Of course it will only fail while it is raining!!! 

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 price at advocateadvisors.com
Sent: May 3, 2008 10:39 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield Wipers

I tried to send this a little while ago but I don't think it went through.
If it did go through, I appoligize. 

I am about to take a trip and am concerned about the noise my wipers make.
Can they be lubricated?  If so, what should I use and where do I apply it?
Thanks. 
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From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Sat May  3 17:17:19 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 19:17:19 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield Wipers
In-Reply-To: <008101c8ad72$510a0fb0$6500a8c0@michael>
References: <586051932-1209825570-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-942329216-@bxe136.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
	<008101c8ad72$510a0fb0$6500a8c0@michael>
Message-ID: <00ca01c8ad73$d5ca0510$815e0f30$@net>

My solution is the best. I NEVER take the Healey out when rain is in the
forecast. With the leaks inherent in 
the BN6 side curtains, etc. why bother. Better that someone come up with a
way to install wipers on my glasses.

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
Michael Salter
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 7:06 PM
To: price at advocateadvisors.com; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windshield Wipers

As Alan pointed out the wiper system does make some noise but, if you have
the time and patience it would probably be worth your while taking the wiper
motor out and lubricating the bearings and worm gear. I had one seize on me
at a most inconvenient time as a result of the lubricant having caked up.
Of course it will only fail while it is raining!!! 

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 price at advocateadvisors.com
Sent: May 3, 2008 10:39 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield Wipers

I tried to send this a little while ago but I don't think it went through.
If it did go through, I appoligize. 

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat May  3 18:53:59 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 18:53:59 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield Wipers
References: <586051932-1209825570-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-942329216-@bxe136.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
	<008101c8ad72$510a0fb0$6500a8c0@michael>
Message-ID: <004201c8ad81$66a73640$6801a8c0@shop>

<<Of course it will only fail while it is raining!!!>>

GOSPEL, Michael<G>!!

I might add that GREASE is NOT the thing to use!!!!

Ed

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat May  3 19:01:48 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 19:01:48 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey
References: <20080503184551.E795118765B@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <005801c8ad82$85ca23b0$6801a8c0@shop>

<<I didn't just fall off the turnip truck.>>

Me neither, Dave!!  LOL

<<Don't take it personally.   BTW, as a repair shop it makes it MUCH harder to carry out most repairs due to many of these "improvements". It's the owner's nickel....>>

PERFECT!!   I just LOVE that sorta car 'cause with STRICTLY a T & M Rule,  those sorta cars become a PLATINUM income situation!!!    LOL

Ed
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From shop at justbrits.com  Sat May  3 19:05:56 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 19:05:56 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey
References: <20080503.134325.2944.1.dwflagg@juno.com>
	<5caeedb50805031109j6f7e79bat418202d2d89ef152@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <005c01c8ad83$022af5b0$6801a8c0@shop>

<<went on the CA Mille last week.  the car came with a 3 speed plus eletcro / vacum OD. it is no fun when working perfectly and really no fun when not working at all.>>

Then the question begs to be asked Ron, WHY have the car in the first place???  If I had a "toy" car that was not FUN, I would not have it!?!?!
 
<<repair the 3 speed plus OD?>>

I will bet you know my answer to that question<VBG>!!!!

Ed
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From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Sat May  3 18:07:47 2008
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 17:07:47 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion
In-Reply-To: <c80.25ed37bb.354e2067@aol.com>
Message-ID: <644985.77974.qm@web83306.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

we have had made a fiberglass tunnel without any holes
so you can cut the holes as needed , we also have them
with holes ... Norman Nock
      
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> Probably the most daunting aspect of the conversion
> was the replacement of  
> the BN1 transmission tunnel with a proper one to fit
> the Smitty bell  housing.  
> The BN1 tunnel is very small  and I used the Moss 
> FG tunnel for a 100-6, 
> filled the side-shift hole and cut it to fit--it 
> replaced both the front and 
> intermediate sections, though I did have to 
> fabricate a new extension panel.  I 
> know the BN2 tunnel is larger than that  for the BN1
> and perhaps it will 
> accommodate the Smitty's bell  housing. 
>  
> If you or anyone else need any information contact
> me offllist--I  can point 
> you to several good sites on Toyota transmission ID
> and selection  but the 
> list server will strip the links.  
>  
> Best--Michael Oritt    
> -----------------------------------------------
>  
> In a message dated 5/3/2008 8:52:41 A.M. Eastern
> Daylight Time,  
> dougnewton at sbcglobal.net writes:
> 
> Good  Morning List- I know there are many of you who
> have converted their
> stock  transmissions to a Toyota, but most of the
> folks who have done this
> are you  guys who have 100-6 or later cars. I was
> hoping that if there are
> some of  you who have done this to a BN2, that you
> will respond with the
> steps you  had to take to get this completed. 
> 
> My main concern is the mechanical  clutch linkage
> and how it has to work with
> the Toyota tranny; were you able  to use it or did
> you have to use some sort
> of a Clutch Slave Cylinder to  make things work?
> 
> 
> 
> 
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From shop at justbrits.com  Sat May  3 19:32:42 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 19:32:42 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] gas additives
References: <d9b7a14d0804150323m2e9d8a70iedc2ba2dcc35483d@mail.gmail.com><4804A20F.9000707@comcast.net><d9b7a14d0804151739s65e2b319lf0a856245547c201@mail.gmail.com>
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<<I'm not about to use it in my 67 BJ8 after that experience. >>

Well I guess, Ron!!!

BUT, you are NOT comparing "apples" to "apples"!!!

I have used "Octane Boost 109" in Hortense for YEARS with NO problems!!

She DOES however, occassionally like a take of Sunoco Racing Fuel<VBG>!!!!

Ed
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From bluechipracing at snet.net  Sat May  3 18:36:30 2008
From: bluechipracing at snet.net (james smith)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 17:36:30 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield Wipers
In-Reply-To: <00ca01c8ad73$d5ca0510$815e0f30$@net>
Message-ID: <254975.73826.qm@web81304.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Well, John, I usually agree with your advice, and I enjoy your website...but on this, I have to disagree....your solution is NOT the best.  I have a BN6 with original side curtains and top, and with new seals, It leaks only slightly in a hard rain.  your solution is less than optimum because it limits the enjoyment of the Healey to fair weather.  I actually enjoy an occasional ride in the rain in the Healey.  Its kinda cozy.  
  My Healey is actually a four season car except I avoid snow and salt.
   
  Jim Smith
  East Hampton, CT

John Sims <ahbn6 at optonline.net> wrote:
  My solution is the best. I NEVER take the Healey out when rain is in the
forecast. With the leaks inherent in 
the BN6 side curtains, etc. why bother. Better that someone come up with a
way to install wipers on my glasses.

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
Michael Salter
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 7:06 PM
To: price at advocateadvisors.com; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windshield Wipers

As Alan pointed out the wiper system does make some noise but, if you have
the time and patience it would probably be worth your while taking the wiper
motor out and lubricating the bearings and worm gear. I had one seize on me
at a most inconvenient time as a result of the lubricant having caked up.
Of course it will only fail while it is raining!!! 

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

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Sat May  3 19:06:39 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 21:06:39 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Toyota transmission conversion article
Message-ID: <cf6.2e46fa93.354e661f@aol.com>

A good article on the Toyota five-speed transmission conversion can be  found 
on the UK AHC site--click "technical", then "5-speed" on the left  column:  
_http://www.austinhealeyclub.co.uk/_ (http://www.austinhealeyclub.co.uk/) 
 
Best--Michael Oritt



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From mark at bradakis.com  Sat May  3 19:51:26 2008
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 19:51:26 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Team.Net spring fund drive
Message-ID: <481D169E.6020405@bradakis.com>

Gee, the beginning days of May, usually  pleasant spring weather.
Woke up to 34 degrees F with light snow falling the other morning
here in Salt Lake City.  Nice.  Springtime indeed!

Seasoned subscribers know the drill, here's an outline for others.
The Team.Net mailing lists -  http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo
and http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool ( I'm slowly getting
around to moving all the lists from majordomo to mailman )
FTP site, archives, wiki ( http://www.team.net/the-local ) are all
run by some dweeb who spends too much time hiding out in a
basement office whacking on computers instead of working on
and driving his cars.

Basically it is a labor of love that has been going on for roughly
20 years, 17 years since the Team.Net domain was registered on
April 11, 1991.  But there are some out of pocket expenses that
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So if you have a few extra bucks on hand and want to stimulate the
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From price at advocateadvisors.com  Sat May  3 21:35:18 2008
From: price at advocateadvisors.com (price at advocateadvisors.com)
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 03:35:18 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield Wipers
Message-ID: <225836674-1209872120-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1889210005-@bxe136.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>

Thanks to everyone that replied. I'm not going to hav e time to pull them apart now so I'm hoping for a dry spell in the middle of the country. 
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

From kags at shaw.ca  Sat May  3 23:45:55 2008
From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna)
Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 22:45:55 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion
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Message-ID: <004401c8adaa$1efbe790$b3076c18@computer>

Ed:

I'm not sure what you're saying here.

The hydraulic line that has to be added runs from the newly installed Nissan
brake master cyl. to the newly added Healey clutch slave cylinder.  The Nissan
master is mounted to the Healey frame, has it's own integral fluid reservoir,
and is actuated by a modified mechanical linkage from the original brake
pedal.

Don't know how else to explain it to you.

Cheers,  ------------  Earl

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Ed's Shop
  To: Earl Kagna
  Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 6:08 PM
  Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion


  <<I'm looking at my Smitty instruction book.  The 4 cyl. Healey uses a '62 -
'72 Nissan pickup hydraulic clutch master cyl. that mounts to an existing frme
stud in place of the Healey's original mechanical clutch linkage.  A hydraulic
line is then run to a 6 cyl. clutc slave.>>

  WHAT, Earl?????????????  Master Cylinder I would believe<G>!!

  Ed

From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Sat May  3 23:51:45 2008
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard  Hartnett)
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 22:51:45 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] gas additives
In-Reply-To: <20080416021330.5A39318766A@autox.team.net>
References: <20080416021330.5A39318766A@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <54AC87CEBABA49C0835AEDB4FED67540@LeonardPC>

Oh my gosh!  Am I the only one that is running 87 octane in his Healey?  And 
without aditives?  I buy the least expensive gas that I can find in town. 
With most running in the $3.80 - $3.90 range, I found 'regular' at $3.77 
this morning.  My engine does not ping.  I am not ashamed to run it in 
autocrosses or hillclimbs or other 'speed' events - fourth in class in 2002 
autocross, 2 seconds behind winner; 3rd in 2006 and 2nd in 2007;  69 MPH in 
the 2002 1/4 mile speed run - top three cars in class were tied at 70 MPH. 
I see no performance or economic advantage in using anything higher than 
needed.

And I haven't had any problems with plugged injectors  <G> .

I am inclined to go along with Dave Porter:  if your engine is pinging, 
perhaps you are in need of a tune-up.

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

From DENewman2 at aol.com  Sat May  3 23:57:17 2008
From: DENewman2 at aol.com (DENewman2 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 01:57:17 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] gas additives
Message-ID: <bfe.37cd8461.354eaa3d@aol.com>

Running Regular since buying the BJ8 in 1968. no pings, no problems! Then  
again I'm at 6200 feet.
 
TAHOEAH
 
 
In a message dated 5/3/2008 10:52:10 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
thehartnetts at earthlink.net writes:

Oh my  gosh!  Am I the only one that is running 87 octane in his Healey?   
And 
without aditives?  I buy the least expensive gas that I can find  in town. 
With most running in the $3.80 - $3.90 range, I found 'regular'  at $3.77 
this morning.  My engine does not ping.  I am not  ashamed to run it in 
autocrosses or hillclimbs or other 'speed' events -  fourth in class in 2002 
autocross, 2 seconds behind winner; 3rd in 2006  and 2nd in 2007;  69 MPH in 
the 2002 1/4 mile speed run - top three  cars in class were tied at 70 MPH. 
I see no performance or economic  advantage in using anything higher than 
needed.

And I haven't had  any problems with plugged injectors  <G> .

I am inclined to  go along with Dave Porter:  if your engine is pinging, 
perhaps you  are in need of a tune-up.

(The Other) Len
Vacaville,   California,  USA
1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031  
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun May  4 06:43:54 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 20:43:54 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] gas additives
In-Reply-To: <54AC87CEBABA49C0835AEDB4FED67540@LeonardPC>
References: <20080416021330.5A39318766A@autox.team.net>
	<54AC87CEBABA49C0835AEDB4FED67540@LeonardPC>
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Len -

The problem isn't pinging, it's the dieseling after you shut the motor off.
A standard spec BJ8 from the factory will absolutely require at least 92
octane to keep from plunking over when you turn the motor off.  Luckily I
get 98 here in HK at the pump standard.  Lots of ferraris, Astons, Rolls and
Bentley's here so they sell good gas here.   Of course gas is $8 a gallon
here so it better be the good stuff!

Actually the fact you run your car pretty hard can help keep carbon deposits
off the pistons and valves which will help.

Alan

On Sun, May 4, 2008 at 1:51 PM, Leonard Hartnett <thehartnetts at earthlink.net>
wrote:

> Oh my gosh!  Am I the only one that is running 87 octane in his Healey?
>  And without aditives?  I buy the least expensive gas that I can find in
> town. With most running in the $3.80 - $3.90 range, I found 'regular' at
> $3.77 this morning.  My engine does not ping.  I am not ashamed to run it in
> autocrosses or hillclimbs or other 'speed' events - fourth in class in 2002
> autocross, 2 seconds behind winner; 3rd in 2006 and 2nd in 2007;  69 MPH in
> the 2002 1/4 mile speed run - top three cars in class were tied at 70 MPH. I
> see no performance or economic advantage in using anything higher than
> needed.
>
> And I haven't had any problems with plugged injectors  <G> .
>
> I am inclined to go along with Dave Porter:  if your engine is pinging,
> perhaps you are in need of a tune-up.

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Sun May  4 06:46:51 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 05:46:51 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Hot Wheels Healeys
In-Reply-To: <BLU117-W6E092F5591DC1BBA5F423B8D50@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU117-W6E092F5591DC1BBA5F423B8D50@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <000e01c8ade4$ed592410$c80b6c30$@rr.com>

Hi, Len -

At the AHCA Conclave in Burlington, VT last year each person who registered
a car received a Hot Wheels Healey in his registration packet.  The cars
were numbered according to the registration number and were gravity-raced on
a specially-built inclined race course.  The results are posted here:
http://www.ahca-northeast.com/conclave_tsd.htm

Cheers!
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
Leonard Berkowitz
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 3:49 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Hot Wheels Healeys

Just got a present compliments of my son. It's the first time I've ever seen
one of these.
It's a 100-4 Healey drag car from Hot Wheels.  Pretty cool looking little
thing with a super charger sticking up through the bonnet and drag slicks.
Nice addition to my other models. Which includes a re-issue 100-6 Revell
model
Healey

From Warthodson at aol.com  Sun May  4 06:52:14 2008
From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 08:52:14 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] gas additives
Message-ID: <c56.33c4a716.354f0b7e@aol.com>

I am surprised that the Aston would need an octane booster with an 8.3 to 1  
compression ratio. 
Gary Hodson 
 
 
In a message dated 5/3/2008 9:39:13 A.M. Central Daylight Time,  
rdavies1 at cox.net writes:

 
The DB7 is 8.3 to  1. 
Not sure of the BJ8.  10:1 I think. 
Ron 
 
  
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From:  Warthodson at aol.com [mailto:Warthodson at aol.com] 
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 5:41  AM
To: rdavies1 at cox.net; ah3000me at gmail.com;  Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] gas  additives
 
What are the  compression rations of the two engines? 
 
Gary  Hodson
 

 
 
In a message dated  5/2/2008 8:03:57 P.M. Central Daylight Time, 
rdavies1 at cox.net  writes:

I've always put 91  in my 67 BJ8 and it runs fine.
I can tell you that putting octane booster  in my Aston Martin turned out to
be a very, very costly mistake. The DB7  was designed for 92 octane and as
you say it isn't available anymore. My  choices were between adding 2 gallons
of 100 octane to every tank of 91  at $8/gal or using the booster that the PO
suggested.

Well, the additive fouled the  ridiculously expensive platinum plugs which
the computer tried to  compensate for and fried two sets of even more
expensive coil packs (a  separate coil for each plug) and some other rare
electronic gizmo I have  successfully cleared from my memory. Something like
a crank shaft sensor  but in British terminology.

The AM dealership said "Duh" NEVER use  octane additives, injector cleaners
or similar stuff. Now I add the  racing fuel every other tank and everything
is fine. The car just  screams. I'm not about to use it in my 67 BJ8 after
that experience.  
Ron 
SoCal
67 BJ8
97  DB7

---------------------------------
I started using fuel  injector/carb cleaner back in the 90's.  A local Honda
dealer in MD  recommended it to a friend after they replaced all the fuel
injectors in  his Prelude.

Anyway,  anyone else noticing the demise of 93  octane gas?   Last summer the
local Shell station switched from  93 to 91 octane high test. Today on my way
home, I stopped at the Mobil  station which sold 93 octane gas, and they had
a 91 octane sticker pasted  over the 93 octane pump.    I think Gulf is the
only one left  in my area still selling 93 octane.

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From dwflagg at juno.com  Sun May  4 09:38:37 2008
From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg)
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 11:38:37 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Pot Metal Repair
Message-ID: <20080504.113838.2800.0.dwflagg@juno.com>

Does anyone know of someone who does expert, concours quality, pot metal
repair and fabrication? TIA.

Doug

From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Sun May  4 09:53:15 2008
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard  Hartnett)
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 08:53:15 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] gas additives
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0805040543l19b6b1ffh201aca602d4b8290@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20080416021330.5A39318766A@autox.team.net>
	<54AC87CEBABA49C0835AEDB4FED67540@LeonardPC>
	<ff59076c0805040543l19b6b1ffh201aca602d4b8290@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <D6EFAEC3700141E0AB214472EF5C4938@LeonardPC>

Alan:  True, my Healey will diesel occassionally but not always.  Usually when
hot after a long run.  However, that problem was solved long ago by shutting
down in gear and releasing the clutch.  I do not consider it economically
adventageous to spend ten to twenty cents more per gallon to solve such a
simple problem.  I haven't worn out a clutch yet.  Just call me 'frugal' -
spelled c-h-e-a-p ?

(The Other) Len
Vacaville,  California,  USA
1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Alan Seigrist
  To: Leonard Hartnett
  Cc: Healey Mail List
  Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 5:43 AM
  Subject: Re: [Healeys] gas additives


  Len -

  The problem isn't pinging, it's the dieseling after you shut the motor off.
A standard spec BJ8 from the factory will absolutely require at least 92
octane to keep from plunking over when you turn the motor off.

From ktaplin at prexar.com  Sun May  4 10:32:49 2008
From: ktaplin at prexar.com (Ken Taplin)
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 12:32:49 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] gas additives
Message-ID: <006401c8ae04$7f3f82b0$55876341@YOUR85A8F7B8EC>

No one has mentioned the one gas additive that sees to work. stabil.

From dthall at btinternet.com  Sun May  4 10:36:30 2008
From: dthall at btinternet.com (D HALL)
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 17:36:30 +0100 (BST)
Subject: [Healeys] Hot Wheels Healeys
In-Reply-To: <000e01c8ade4$ed592410$c80b6c30$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <753479.3661.qm@web86407.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>

Steve
  I also have BN4 with a super charger, but unfortunately cannot push it along over here because it is left hand drive ! !
  David

BJ8 Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com> wrote:
  Hi, Len -

At the AHCA Conclave in Burlington, VT last year each person who registered
a car received a Hot Wheels Healey in his registration packet. The cars
were numbered according to the registration number and were gravity-raced on
a specially-built inclined race course. The results are posted here:
http://www.ahca-northeast.com/conclave_tsd.htm

Cheers!
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
Leonard Berkowitz
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 3:49 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Hot Wheels Healeys

Just got a present compliments of my son. It's the first time I've ever seen
one of these.
It's a 100-4 Healey drag car from Hot Wheels. Pretty cool looking little
thing with a super charger sticking up through the bonnet and drag slicks.
Nice addition to my other models. Which includes a re-issue 100-6 Revell
model
Healey
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From thewalkers at qwest.net  Sun May  4 11:11:26 2008
From: thewalkers at qwest.net (the walkers)
Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 10:11:26 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Pot Metal Repair
In-Reply-To: <20080504.113838.2800.0.dwflagg@juno.com>
References: <20080504.113838.2800.0.dwflagg@juno.com>
Message-ID: <481DEE3E.3050604@qwest.net>

To add to Doug's question, does anyone know who does this level of 
repair to chrome plated, period fog and driving lamps, straighting them 
out, removing dents, thread cleanup and replating?

thank you and best regards,
bob walker
phx, az

Douglas W Flagg wrote:

>Does anyone know of someone who does expert, concours quality, pot metal
>repair and fabrication? TIA.
>
>Doug
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From fortee9er at yahoo.com  Sun May  4 11:20:47 2008
From: fortee9er at yahoo.com (Jorge Garcia)
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 10:20:47 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] distibutor bolt size
Message-ID: <727516.54877.qm@web54504.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Well I got my BJ8's rebuilt distributor back, but I
have a little problem the nut(s) that held down the
points assembly and now hold down the Pertronix unit
are missing (they were missing when I shipped the
distributor to the rebuilder). What size nuts do I
need to fasten the Pertonix (points) to the
distributor base plate posts?
Thanks
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1965 BJ8
 


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From dwflagg at juno.com  Sun May  4 11:25:43 2008
From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg)
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 13:25:43 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Pot Metal Help
Message-ID: <20080504.132544.2252.1.dwflagg@juno.com>

Thanks to all who responded. Your help is appreciated.

Doug

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Sun May  4 13:22:28 2008
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 21:22:28 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] BN2 front wheel cylinder size
Message-ID: <005001c8ae1c$311fbce0$0200a8c0@tm4>

I have a quick question - what should be the size of the front wheel
cylinders? The PO had an interesting variety installed: lest wheel 2x1",
right wheel 1x1" and 1x7/8"...

If I have to change them all, who is selling the best replacements? Is
Girling still available?


Many thanks for help,

Tadek

From rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net  Sun May  4 14:09:54 2008
From: rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net (rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net)
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 16:09:54 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Healeys] New (to me, at least) online resource
Message-ID: <13807802.1209931794777.JavaMail.root@elwamui-karabash.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Dear Readers,

Do The Monster Mash

I just found out about a website that will be a real boon to car enthusiasts, while at my friend Brett, who is planing to put new Corvette running gear in his Merkur coupe, he asked me if I had seen:

www.jaxed.com

It was put together by a Corvair guy and it searches many of the online resources for cars and parts and gives you a list of what is availabe on all lists - Amazing!!!  You also can narrow it down by state. Check it out!

Get on the sight - and click on the big MASH bar up by the top ......... then your in - have fun

Best,

Rick Feibusch
Venice Beach, Californis

From jerryhay at msn.com  Sun May  4 14:13:28 2008
From: jerryhay at msn.com (ROBERT HAY)
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 16:13:28 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)
Message-ID: <BAY116-W96FAA2CCF5BC07ACC6068C3D40@phx.gbl>

Two weeks ago, I asked about a clogged gas tank and got several suggestions.
Well, I've followed all of them and "still no go".  With a fuel pump that run
like crazy, I've done the following:
1,  I made sure there was gas in it;
2.  I replaced the fuel filter [dirty, but not blocked]
3.  Several years ago, I bought a new, Pos ground SU pump, so I installed
that.  Thee old pump would run, but the "out" was weak and the "in" didn't
draw at all.

Now, the new pump will not run at all.  Is there something I need to do to the
pump before installing it?  Anybody know the correct diode for a POS pump [in
case I switched it and forgot?  Any suggestions?  By the way, 62 BT-7 for
sale, cheap, as is :)

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From donyarber at earthlink.net  Sun May  4 14:49:18 2008
From: donyarber at earthlink.net (Don Yarber)
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 15:49:18 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Hello again, Healey Lovers
Message-ID: <000701c8ae28$53ea2d80$ec50e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>

Hello again to all my friends on the Healey list.

This e-mail is to tell all of you guys who purchased
 my first book "Bodies and Beaches" that my second book
 "Corpses and Canyons" will be available from Amazon.Com
 and most major bookstores starting May 15.  If the bookstores
do not have it, they can order it for you.  The ISBN is 1-4196-9303-4.

In "Bodies and Beaches" I created a character called Kip Yardley, an LA
 private eye that is part "Fletch" part "Shell Scott" and part
"Mike Hammer" from the novels of famous writers Gregory McDonald, Richard S. 
Prather, and Mickey Spillane, respectively.

Richard S. Prather had this to say about "Bodies and
Beaches":

"I have finally been able to read your book, "Bodies
and Beaches" and am pleased to report that I liked it
very much! It was not only a good read, but going
along with Kip as he drove along familiar streets to
well remembered Southern California cities took me
back many years to happy times in that area. Moreover
- and this is a really important point - I liked your
lead character. I think in Kip Yardley you have
created a fictional P.I. strong enough, real enough,
likable enough to carry a series....."

"Corpses and Canyons" continues the mad antics of Kip
Yardley, but the scene shifts to the desert and canyon
areas of Arizona. Kip gets ran off the road in a
friend's jeep, shot at, threatened, left to die in the
desert, and doggedly (or dumbly) continues to dig for
clues until he finally gets the full picture.

If you like P.I. mysteries, this one will be right up
your alley. It is NOT full of livid sex scenes, foul
language and psycho-babble nonsense. It is just a
good read in large print. One for a rainy afternoon
or an airplane ride, or to take along to a Healey rally for
later reading.

Please try my new book. If you like it, tell your
friends. If not, tell me. I answer all emails
regarding my books.

Best Wishes and thanks for your time.

Don Yarber
former owner of BN7
Morganfield, KY

Author of "Bodies and Beaches" and "Corpses and Canyons"
Find news about my books at
www.kipyardleymysteries.com

From rvmaylor at shaw.ca  Sun May  4 15:35:37 2008
From: rvmaylor at shaw.ca (Ross Maylor)
Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 15:35:37 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Boosting positive ground
Message-ID: <000801c8ae2e$cb37a790$0501000a@ROSS>

Electrical genius here wants to know if a two positive
ground 6 volts can be boosted by one negatively ground 12v volt battery?

Thanks
Ross Maylor
1958 BN6

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun May  4 16:45:21 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 16:45:21 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] distibutor bolt size
References: <727516.54877.qm@web54504.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <022801c8ae38$c14d4f50$6801a8c0@shop>

Jorge:

Mine is NA right now, so sorry can't answer.

<<(they were missing when I shipped the
distributor to the rebuilder).>>

WHO re-built (poor word as it is plainly NOT "re-built"!!) it??

Ed
Please visit my site at:    www.justbrits.com

From dwflagg at juno.com  Sun May  4 15:59:34 2008
From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg)
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 17:59:34 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Pot Metal Repair/Fabrication
Message-ID: <20080504.175935.3256.4.dwflagg@juno.com>

For the inquiring minds (Hi ED) that want to know, Paul's Chrome and mike
at Muggyweld.com were the two suggestions. I will let you know how either
or both work out.

Doug

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sun May  4 16:05:03 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 15:05:03 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Boosting positive ground
In-Reply-To: <000801c8ae2e$cb37a790$0501000a@ROSS>
References: <000801c8ae2e$cb37a790$0501000a@ROSS>
Message-ID: <481E330F.1060301@comcast.net>

Ross,

Batteries are the same, the ground is only determined by the cabling 
from the battery to the chassis (ground) and the wiring harness 
("source").  Think of a 12V battery as two 6V batteries connected 
internally (6V batteries have 3-2V cells, 12V batteries have 6-2V cells).

Connect the negative (small) terminal of the booster battery to the 
negative terminal on the 6V that is wired to the harness (presumably 
through the cable to the starter solenoid).  Then, connect the the 
positive (large) terminal of the booster battery to a suitable ground on 
the chassis--or the positive terminal of the 6V that is grounded--and 
boost away.


bs


Ross Maylor wrote:
> Electrical genius here wants to know if a two positive
> ground 6 volts can be boosted by one negatively ground 12v volt battery?
>
> Thanks
> Ross Maylor
> 1958 BN6
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun May  4 16:59:26 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 06:59:26 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] BN2 front wheel cylinder size
In-Reply-To: <005001c8ae1c$311fbce0$0200a8c0@tm4>
References: <005001c8ae1c$311fbce0$0200a8c0@tm4>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805041559y2223385boc4456d92ae9563c4@mail.gmail.com>

Tadek -

For the BN2 7/8" is original but some swear that the 1" used on BN1s
gives a better brake distribution given that the BN2s rear brakes are
actually bigger than the front brakes..

Alan



On 5/5/08, Tadeusz Malkiewicz <tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl> wrote:
> I have a quick question - what should be the size of the front wheel
> cylinders? The PO had an interesting variety installed: lest wheel 2x1",
> right wheel 1x1" and 1x7/8"...
>
> If I have to change them all, who is selling the best replacements? Is
> Girling still available?
>
>
> Many thanks for help,
>
> Tadek
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From helyjohn at cablespeed.com  Sun May  4 21:06:50 2008
From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder)
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 19:06:50 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)
References: <BAY116-W96FAA2CCF5BC07ACC6068C3D40@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <001a01c8ae5d$10c6ba70$1930eb42@FRED>

Robert, I missed the first part of this thread, so please excuse me if what 
I suggest is redundant.  Have you tried blowing air back into the tank?  I 
ask because my current restoration is a BN7 that was put into dry storage in 
1974 w/o draining the gas tank.  Could not pull fuel out of the tank, so 
tried to blow back into the tank.  80 psi would not blow the plug out. 
De-gassed the tank, used a cut-off wheel to remove the section of the tank 
w/ the suction pipe.  Could not shove a wire up from the tank side.  Had to 
drill the block of gasoline out of the pipe.  Welded the section back into 
the tank.  Now run a filter between the tank and the pump.

BTW, I'm in the early stages of looking for a BN7/BT7 for my next ground up 
restoration.  Your email said you have a BT7 "Cheap".  How bad is it, where 
are you located?

John Snyder
Port Townsend, WA
1959 BN7
1960 BT7
1961 BN7 MK2
1962 BT7 MK2


> Two weeks ago, I asked about a clogged gas tank and got several 
> suggestions.
> Well, I've followed all of them and "still no go".  With a fuel pump that 
> run
> like crazy, I've done the following:
> 1,  I made sure there was gas in it;
> 2.  I replaced the fuel filter [dirty, but not blocked]
> 3.  Several years ago, I bought a new, Pos ground SU pump, so I installed
> that.  Thee old pump would run, but the "out" was weak and the "in" didn't
> draw at all.
>
> Now, the new pump will not run at all.  Is there something I need to do to 
> the
> pump before installing it?  Anybody know the correct diode for a POS pump 
> [in
> case I switched it and forgot?  Any suggestions?  By the way, 62 BT-7 for
> sale, cheap, as is :)

From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au  Sun May  4 22:43:19 2008
From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au)
Date: Mon,  5 May 2008 14:43:19 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] SEBRING
Message-ID: <1209962599.481e9067aea5f@webmail.hotkey.net.au>

Sebring is a winner again. Last week I went to the local Gov't. sponsered 
gambling joint and put $10 on a horse called Sebring - it won.
Joe

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Sun May  4 23:26:43 2008
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Mon, 05 May 2008 07:26:43 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] BN2 front wheel cylinder size
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0805041559y2223385boc4456d92ae9563c4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <006101c8ae70$9b0c64b0$0200a8c0@tm4>

Hmmm.. This is very interesting..

I bought mine Volvo 1800S with wrong rear wheel cylinders in the rear - it
had 1" instead of 7/8". The difference was so big, that the car was only
braking with rear wheels.. It did take me dome time to figure out what's
going on.

So, I thought, that size _does_ matter.. :-)

Tadek

-----Original Message-----
From: Alan Seigrist [mailto:healey.nut at gmail.com] 
Sent: 5 maja 2008 00:59
To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN2 front wheel cylinder size

Tadek -

For the BN2 7/8" is original but some swear that the 1" used on BN1s
gives a better brake distribution given that the BN2s rear brakes are
actually bigger than the front brakes..

Alan



On 5/5/08, Tadeusz Malkiewicz <tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl> wrote:
> I have a quick question - what should be the size of the front wheel
> cylinders? The PO had an interesting variety installed: lest wheel 2x1",
> right wheel 1x1" and 1x7/8"...
>
> If I have to change them all, who is selling the best replacements? Is
> Girling still available?
>
>
> Many thanks for help,
>
> Tadek
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From donyarber at earthlink.net  Mon May  5 04:30:25 2008
From: donyarber at earthlink.net (Don Yarber)
Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 05:30:25 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] test
Message-ID: <000601c8ae9b$091f0190$85f3e004@yourc8bh3jaglt>

this is a test

From achimspethmann at hotmail.com  Mon May  5 05:22:57 2008
From: achimspethmann at hotmail.com (Achim Spethmann)
Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 13:22:57 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Loss of power after hibernation
Message-ID: <BAY134-W5621D2F74B083E48BDD4A9D7D70@phx.gbl>

Hi group,

the mystery is unraveled.
The vacuum hose from the carburettor to the power brake unit had come
off the brake unit. I've spent a hose clip now.

Achim

>
> Achim Spethmann wrote:
>> Last week I woke up my BJ8 after hibernation and started for a first
>> ride.
>>
>> After ten minutes I noticed some loss of power and the engine began
>> coughing and spitting. Back at home I checked the sparks and saw a wet
>> spark on cylinder 5. Changing the spark didn't help. The next day I
>> changed the spark plug, started the engine, the same as before. I
>> changed the ignition cable with no effect. Rough running of the engine.
>> When I pull of the spark plugs one after the other, there is no change
>> in speed level on cylinder 5. Compression ratio is good, new spark, new
>> spark plug, new spark wire. What can I do next?
>>
>> Achim, Germany
>> 1964 BJ8
>>
>>
>>
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From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Mon May  5 09:18:52 2008
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 08:18:52 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion
In-Reply-To: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJqM+k7dGqZHm9DA1W/N/wHCgAAAEAAAAHWkd73sx6dClUE5ibj/p94BAAAAAA==@sbcglobal.net>
References: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJqM+k7dGqZHm9DA1W/N/wHCgAAAEAAAAHWkd73sx6dClUE5ibj/p94BAAAAAA==@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <B1EABE31-EAF0-4842-BC51-B92DCE178418@sbcglobal.net>

Doug,
		The kit comes with a Toyota master cylinder that is a pain in the  
ass to fill. It mounts on the inside of the main frame rail between  
the frame and the oil pan. It also has a plastic reservoir which I  
dont think is a great idea since it is right down next to the  
manifold and the road. We use another style master cylinder and  
change the reservoir to a 6 cylinder Healey style. That way it is  
easy to check the fluid level and add if required.





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

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On May 3, 2008, at 5:52 AM, Doug Newton wrote:
> Good Morning List- I know there are many of you who have converted  
> their
> stock transmissions to a Toyota, but most of the folks who have  
> done this
> are you guys who have 100-6 or later cars. I was hoping that if  
> there are
> some of you who have done this to a BN2, that you will respond with  
> the
> steps you had to take to get this completed.
>
>
>
> My main concern is the mechanical clutch linkage and how it has to  
> work with
> the Toyota tranny; were you able to use it or did you have to use  
> some sort
> of a Clutch Slave Cylinder to make things work?
>
>
>
> Any other info would be greatly appreciated because I am at the  
> stage where
> I need to make a decision one way or the other if I am going to  
> make this
> alteration to my car.
>
>
>
> Thanks- Doug
>
>
>
> Ps- If there is a link to someone who has a recipe to do this, that  
> would be
> great.
>
>
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From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Mon May  5 09:32:47 2008
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 16:32:47 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] BN2 front wheel cylinder size
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0805041559y2223385boc4456d92ae9563c4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <005001c8ae1c$311fbce0$0200a8c0@tm4>
	<ff59076c0805041559y2223385boc4456d92ae9563c4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CM43OfJfiyHIFwDs@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Alan

Sorry but I have to disagree. A BN2 should be 1" all round. It is the 
later BN1s with the hypoid, 5 stud rear axle and 2 1/4" wide read brakes 
that need the 7/8" diameter front wheel cylinders.

A BN2 has 2 1/4" wide drums front and back.

Regards

>
>For the BN2 7/8" is original but some swear that the 1" used on BN1s
>gives a better brake distribution given that the BN2s rear brakes are
>actually bigger than the front brakes..
>
>Alan
>
>
>
>On 5/5/08, Tadeusz Malkiewicz <tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl> wrote:
>> I have a quick question - what should be the size of the front wheel
>> cylinders? The PO had an interesting variety installed: lest wheel 2x1",
>> right wheel 1x1" and 1x7/8"...
>>
>> If I have to change them all, who is selling the best replacements? Is
>> Girling still available?
>>
>>
>> Many thanks for help,
>>
>> Tadek
>> _______________________________________________
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>>
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Mon May  5 09:35:41 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 11:35:41 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion
Message-ID: <be2.2ba4b196.3550834d@aol.com>

I put an extension tube on the fill-cap and carried it up to a single  billet 
reservoir for both clutch and brakes which I mounted in the place of the  
stock 100 reservoir but if you want a more original look (?) for your engine  
compartment you could use a later-model Healey reservoir with the interior  
divider. 
 
Best--Michael
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------ 
 
 
In a message dated 5/5/2008 11:25:21 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
healeydoc at sbcglobal.net writes:

The kit  comes with a Toyota master cylinder that is a pain in the  
ass to  fill.




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From exlarson at msn.com  Mon May  5 09:48:27 2008
From: exlarson at msn.com (Erik Larson)
Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 08:48:27 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 stalling problem
Message-ID: <BLU141-W376E20E2AB3E5C7D6B5DF2D5D70@phx.gbl>

My '67 BJ8 3000, cutest damn car ever built, has developed a problem. It
starts great, even very cold, and runs great, but then after about 20 minutes,
when the engine temp hits about 190, at the next stop sign it'll idle down to
nothing and stall. Can't restart it for about ten minutes. I thought at first
it was a vacuum-advance problem, because the original rubber connector had
broken. But I replaced that, with no positive effect. Suggestions?

EL

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Mon May  5 09:54:42 2008
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Mon, 05 May 2008 17:54:42 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] BN2 front wheel cylinder size
In-Reply-To: <CM43OfJfiyHIFwDs@jharper.demon.co.uk>
Message-ID: <000601c8aec8$55667790$0200a8c0@tm4>

John, Alan,

Than there is something I do not quite understand.. When I look up the
AHSpares catalog & Moss & Healey Part's catalog I get the following info:

AH PN   MOSS PN   AHSpares
7H4583   021-149   BRK120   CYL-front R/H  BN1-BN1.221403 1"
7H4584   021-146   BRK121   CYL-front L/H  BN1-BN1.221403 1"
7H4643   021-147   BRK122   CYL-front R/H  BN1.221404-BN2 7/8"
7H4644   021-144   BRK123   CYL-front L/H  BN1.221404-BN2 7/8"

Mine is a BN2 231175..

What is the best to have then?..

This seems to be quite an investment for 2 wheels at $70 a piece :-)

On top, the quality on the Taiwan replacements seems pretty terrible...

Thanks, Tadek


-----Original Message-----
From: John Harper [mailto:ah at jharper.demon.co.uk] 
Sent: 5 maja 2008 17:33
To: Alan Seigrist
Cc: Tadeusz Malkiewicz; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN2 front wheel cylinder size


Alan

Sorry but I have to disagree. A BN2 should be 1" all round. It is the 
later BN1s with the hypoid, 5 stud rear axle and 2 1/4" wide read brakes 
that need the 7/8" diameter front wheel cylinders.

A BN2 has 2 1/4" wide drums front and back.

Regards

>
>For the BN2 7/8" is original but some swear that the 1" used on BN1s
>gives a better brake distribution given that the BN2s rear brakes are
>actually bigger than the front brakes..
>
>Alan
>
>
>
>On 5/5/08, Tadeusz Malkiewicz <tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl> wrote:
>> I have a quick question - what should be the size of the front wheel
>> cylinders? The PO had an interesting variety installed: lest wheel 2x1",
>> right wheel 1x1" and 1x7/8"...
>>
>> If I have to change them all, who is selling the best replacements? Is
>> Girling still available?
>>
>>
>> Many thanks for help,
>>
>> Tadek
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From rdavies1 at cox.net  Mon May  5 10:08:34 2008
From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies)
Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 09:08:34 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] New SU pump leaking 67 BJ8
Message-ID: <02b001c8aeca$452e2ce0$33d8e744@OfficeDell>

Well......
After bypassing the anti-theft cutoff switch and checking the current
through a voltmeter it said I was getting 12v to the pump but it still
wouldn't work.
So I decided to run a new line directly from the fuse box to the pump and
ground it. It worked! The hot wire in the wiring harness was shot. I don't
understand why the voltmeter said 12V! I permanently ran a new hot wire,
removed the rear seat and hooked everything back up. I stupidly replaced the
seat and tire, took it off the jacks and started the car. It ran fine.
Before it got to temperature I decided to look under the car. Gas leak on
the floor. Fire averted.

Another lesson learned the hard way.  Now I need to get back in and find out
why it was leaking.  The new pump uses rubber O rings, the old used washers.
Anyone had any problems like this? I tightened to "snug" which as we all
know is a "skosh" more than "just a bit" but less than "tight plus umph".
Suggestions? I have to get it running for a big British meet Saturday but
would like to avoid becoming an Olympic Torch on the way.
(Took the Aston last time so I have to take the Healey this time)
TIA
Ron 
SoCal
67 BJ8
97 DB7

From bspidell at comcast.net  Mon May  5 10:55:11 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Mon, 05 May 2008 16:55:11 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 stalling problem
Message-ID: <050520081655.22725.481F3BEF00006EDA000058C5220073484004040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net>

My guesses (and only guesses):

1) marginal fuel pump getting heat-soaked and dying
2) vapor lock due to obstruction in fuel line and/or routing past hot component

Is your carburettor heat shield in place and properly insulated?

Recommend you try another fuel pump (you'll need a spare anyway ;)


bs


--
***************************************************************
Bob Spidell         San Jose, CA        bspidell at comcast.net
'67 Austin-Healey 3000             '56 Austin-Healey 100M
***************************************************************

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Erik Larson <exlarson at msn.com>
> My '67 BJ8 3000, cutest damn car ever built, has developed a problem. It
> starts great, even very cold, and runs great, but then after about 20 minutes,
> when the engine temp hits about 190, at the next stop sign it'll idle down to
> nothing and stall. Can't restart it for about ten minutes. I thought at first
> it was a vacuum-advance problem, because the original rubber connector had
> broken. But I replaced that, with no positive effect. Suggestions?
> 
> EL
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From bspidell at comcast.net  Mon May  5 11:06:14 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Mon, 05 May 2008 17:06:14 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] New SU pump leaking 67 BJ8
Message-ID: <050520081706.19181.481F3E8600060B0800004AED220702455304040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net>

Working from memory--so could be wrong--but even the new SUs with the 0-ring still use fiber washers next to the banjo bolt head.  Did you replace these?  If not, try new--they "crush" to form a seal and usually aren't reusable (maybe in a pinch).  Tighten pretty tight, but remember the pump housing is aluminum and can be cross-threaded or cracked by the steel banjo bolt.  Re-tighten after a few hours of operation.  Also make sure you didn't munge the o-rings.

You measured 12V because there's 12V potential, but the harness wire was limiting current (in effect, acting like a resistor).


bs

--
***************************************************************
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'67 Austin-Healey 3000             '56 Austin-Healey 100M
***************************************************************

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Ron Davies" <rdavies1 at cox.net>

> ...
> The hot wire in the wiring harness was shot. I don't
> understand why the voltmeter said 12V! 
> ...
>  The new pump uses rubber O rings, the old used washers.
> Anyone had any problems like this? I tightened to "snug" which as we all
> know is a "skosh" more than "just a bit" but less than "tight plus umph".
> Suggestions? 

From kags at shaw.ca  Mon May  5 11:16:14 2008
From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna)
Date: Mon, 05 May 2008 10:16:14 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  New SU pump leaking 67 BJ8
Message-ID: <001701c8aed3$ba75e480$b3076c18@computer>

Ron:

A little trick that I learned long ago for BJ8's:  slip 4 pieces of suitably
sized rubber tubing over the rear seat pan fastening studs on the fuel pump
side of the car.  The tubing allows some friction in the holes, allowing the
seat pan to be easily removed - on the road, if need be - to get to the fuel
pump area without having to jack the car and remove the seat pan and / or
wheel.  If you simply lay the seat pan in place without the rubber sleeves,
the wind can blow it upwards at speed.

I've run my BJ8 this way for 20 odd years with no problems, and no one ever
knows!

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

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Davies" <rdavies1 at cox.net>
To: <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 9:08 AM
Subject: [Healeys] New SU pump leaking 67 BJ8


Well......
After bypassing the anti-theft cutoff switch and checking the current
through a voltmeter it said I was getting 12v to the pump but it still
wouldn't work.
So I decided to run a new line directly from the fuse box to the pump and
ground it. It worked! The hot wire in the wiring harness was shot. I don't
understand why the voltmeter said 12V! I permanently ran a new hot wire,
removed the rear seat and hooked everything back up. I stupidly replaced the
seat and tire, took it off the jacks and started the car. It ran fine.
Before it got to temperature I decided to look under the car. Gas leak on
the floor. Fire averted.

Another lesson learned the hard way.  Now I need to get back in and find out
why it was leaking.  The new pump uses rubber O rings, the old used washers.
Anyone had any problems like this? I tightened to "snug" which as we all
know is a "skosh" more than "just a bit" but less than "tight plus umph".
Suggestions? I have to get it running for a big British meet Saturday but
would like to avoid becoming an Olympic Torch on the way.
(Took the Aston last time so I have to take the Healey this time)
TIA
Ron
SoCal
67 BJ8
97 DB7

From ruvino at ripnet.com  Mon May  5 13:08:45 2008
From: ruvino at ripnet.com (Dr. C. Rubino)
Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 15:08:45 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] STEERING SLACK
Message-ID: <824A6D16CFC54AA9BEE010629AAEAEE9@RubinoPC>

WHAT DEGREE OF FREE MOVEMENT IN THE STEERING WHEEL IS ACCEPTABLE?

From robert.w.johnson at charter.net  Mon May  5 14:31:42 2008
From: robert.w.johnson at charter.net (Bob Johnson)
Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 16:31:42 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  New SU pump leaking 67 BJ8
References: <001701c8aed3$ba75e480$b3076c18@computer>
Message-ID: <002601c8aeef$0772a5f0$021919ac@valued28addca9>

I've had pretty good luck using 1" wide Velcro around the seat and the hole 
as well

Bob Johnson
BJ8

> A little trick that I learned long ago for BJ8's:  slip 4 pieces of 
> suitably
> sized rubber tubing over the rear seat pan fastening studs on the fuel 
> pump
> side of the car. 

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon May  5 16:06:59 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 16:06:59 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Pot Metal Repair/Fabrication
References: <20080504.175935.3256.4.dwflagg@juno.com>
Message-ID: <012f01c8aefc$57454c10$6801a8c0@shop>

<<For the inquiring minds (Hi ED) that want to know,>>

<VBG>, Doug!!!

But I feel reasonably certain the REST of the least also appreciates your "findings"!!

Actually, I just hadn't had time to check but thought Paul's was gonna be one of them<G>

Thanks!!

Ed
Please visit me site at:    www.justbrits.com

From dthall at btinternet.com  Mon May  5 15:23:46 2008
From: dthall at btinternet.com (D HALL)
Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 22:23:46 +0100 (BST)
Subject: [Healeys] Which box?
Message-ID: <955124.65206.qm@web86411.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>

Listers
  Out of interest, could somebody tell me which Toyota box everybody uses for their conversions ?
  Best regards


David Hall

From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Mon May  5 15:26:06 2008
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 22:26:06 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] BN2 front wheel cylinder size
In-Reply-To: <000601c8aec8$55667790$0200a8c0@tm4>
References: <CM43OfJfiyHIFwDs@jharper.demon.co.uk>
	<000601c8aec8$55667790$0200a8c0@tm4>
Message-ID: <6Y05LAOut3HIFw1h@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Tadeusz

You are right to query this because I maintain that due to an omission 
on the original Austin-Healey 100 Parts list this error has been 
perpetuated.

It will be extremely interesting to hear what others who read this say 
on this matter and see who agrees and who disagrees.

I will stick to BMC numbers but later I will give you the Girling 
equivalents.

My first piece of evidence came from the specialist in 100 spares at BMC 
Service where I was based at one time. Incidentally he also covered A70 
and A90 Atlantic. He was the one that all the spares departments around 
the world contacted when they had a query. In his master parts book he 
had marked in that with the introduction of BN2 the front wheel 
cylinders reverted to 1" 7H 4583/4. If one looks up the Girling part 
lists this is confirmed in most but I admit not all issues so clearly 
there was a level of inconsistency.

However it is worth noting that the 100/6 on wire wheels had the 7H 
4583/4 1" front wheel cylinder. As you know these brakes were the same 
as BN2. One could argue that the heavier engine might have some bearing 
on the issue but then the A90 Atlantic had 1" all round and so did the 
FX4 London Taxi.

The only odd man out was the later BN1 with larger brakes at the rear 
than the front. This was not an ideal design but brought about by 
pressure within the recently formed BMC to phase out the Austin Rear 
Axles.

My other 'evidence' is that having been involved to varying degrees in 
perhaps six or more BN2; I have always found that they were fitted with 
1" cylinders where they appeared original fit.

My last input is just to say that I have 1" on my own BN2 and the 
breaking balance appears to be just right.

Now I am sure that we will now receive a lot of comment. It will be your 
decision to listen to all the input and to make your own choice. All I 
will say is that whatever you choose; don't mix cylinder sizes on the 
front of your car.

Regards

 >7H4583           390332
 >7H4584           390333
 >7H4643           390321
 >7H4644           390320
 >
-- 
John Harper

From bighealey at charter.net  Mon May  5 15:31:19 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (bighealey at charter.net)
Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 14:31:19 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Which box?
In-Reply-To: <955124.65206.qm@web86411.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20080505173119.L2IXN.73876.root@fepweb11>

Just about any 5 speed box from a 2 wheel drive pick up will work.

I have a pretty extensive step by step photo essay on these conversions I'll put up on the club web site.  Similar to the trafficator photo essay I did a few years back.

Tracy

---- D HALL <dthall at btinternet.com> wrote: 
> Listers
>   Out of interest, could somebody tell me which Toyota box everybody uses for their conversions ?
>   Best regards
> 
> 
> David Hall
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Mon May  5 15:33:20 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 17:33:20 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Which box?
Message-ID: <d07.2ebdd829.3550d720@aol.com>

David--
 
I don't know about everybody but I used the W58.
 
Here are some sites that contain good info on the various Toyota  boxes:
 
_http://users.tpg.com.au/users/loats/technical/ma61/gearboxes2.html_ 
(http://users.tpg.com.au/users/loats/technical/ma61/gearboxes2.html) 
_http://users.tpg.com.au/users/loats/technical/ma61/gearboxes.html_ 
(http://users.tpg.com.au/users/loats/technical/ma61/gearboxes.html) 
_http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_W_Transmission#W58_ 
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_W_Transmission#W58) 
 
Best--Michael Oritt
------------------------------------------------------------
 
 
In a message dated 5/5/2008 5:24:03 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
dthall at btinternet.com writes:

could  somebody tell me which Toyota box everybody uses for their conversions 




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From healeyguy at aol.com  Mon May  5 16:53:35 2008
From: healeyguy at aol.com (healeyguy at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 05 May 2008 18:53:35 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] BN2 front wheel cylinder size
In-Reply-To: <6Y05LAOut3HIFw1h@jharper.demon.co.uk>
References: <CM43OfJfiyHIFwDs@jharper.demon.co.uk>
	<000601c8aec8$55667790$0200a8c0@tm4>
	<6Y05LAOut3HIFw1h@jharper.demon.co.uk>
Message-ID: <8CA7D19FBDEE8F2-C10-1E39@webmail-nf09.sim.aol.com>

I use the one inch bore front cylinders on?our 100. Its an early BN2 and best that I can tell had that size originally. I will say I have rebuilt or replaced a bunch of them since buying the car in 1965.??
Aloha
Perry


-----Original Message-----
From: John Harper <ah at jharper.demon.co.uk>
To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz <tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl>
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Mon, 5 May 2008 11:26 am
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN2 front wheel cylinder size



Tadeusz

You are right to query this because I maintain that due to an omission 
on the original Austin-Healey 100 Parts list this error has been 
perpetuated.

It will be extremely interesting to hear what others who read this say 
on this matter and see who agrees and who disagrees.

I will stick to BMC numbers but later I will give you the Girling 
equivalents.

My first piece of evidence came from the specialist in 100 spares at BMC 
Service where I was based at one time. Incidentally he also covered A70 
and A90 Atlantic. He was the one that all the spares departments around 
the world contacted when they had a query. In his master parts book he 
had marked in that with the introduction of BN2 the front wheel 
cylinders reverted to 1" 7H 4583/4. If one looks up the Girling part 
lists this is confirmed in most but I admit not all issues so clearly 
there was a level of inconsistency.

However it is worth noting that the 100/6 on wire wheels had the 7H 
4583/4 1" front wheel cylinder. As you know these brakes were the same 
as BN2. One could argue that the heavier engine might have some bearing 
on the issue but then the A90 Atlantic had 1" all round and so did the 
FX4 London Taxi.

The only odd man out was the later BN1 with larger brakes at the rear 
than the front. This was not an ideal design but brought about by 
pressure within the recently formed BMC to phase out the Austin Rear 
Axles.

My other 'evidence' is that having been involved to varying degrees in 
perhaps six or more BN2; I have always found that they were fitted with 
1" cylinders where they appeared original fit.

My last input is just to say that I have 1" on my own BN2 and the 
breaking balance appears to be just right.

Now I am sure that we will now receive a lot of comment. It will be your 
decision to listen to all the input and to make your own choice. All I 
will say is that whatever you choose; don't mix cylinder sizes on the 
front of your car.

Regards

 >7H4583           390332
 >7H4584           390333
 >7H4643           390321
 >7H4644           390320
 >
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From haywoodone at hotmail.com  Mon May  5 18:23:42 2008
From: haywoodone at hotmail.com (George Haywood)
Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 20:23:42 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Gas Tank Thread Question
In-Reply-To: <000801c8ac89$15692b10$0501000a@ROSS>
References: <000801c8ac89$15692b10$0501000a@ROSS>
Message-ID: <BAY130-W42016497E83D98393050CDC8D60@phx.gbl>

Ross,
Sorry for the delayed response.  Yes, I received one of those tanks from Jorge
Cervera and it made me want to drink plenty of cervesa.  The fix is to order
that adapter nipple from McMaster-Car.  It works well however the adapter
causes the fuel line nut to rest right in the middle of the trunk bulkhead
rubber seal so you have to try and modify it to accept the fuel line to keep
the trunk dry.  Once you get that done there should be no other midifications
needed anywhere else on the line.  I have had mine installed for about a year
now and have put around 3500 miles on it with no problems.

Good luck,

George Haywood

'65 bj8



> Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 13:16:54 -0600
> From: rvmaylor at shaw.ca
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gas Tank Thread Question
>
> In 2006 there was a thread about the incorrect aftermarket gas tank threads
> and one proposed
> solution by Mr Finespanner was to try the McMaster-Carr adapter. Has anyone
> tried this?
>
> Thanks
> Ross Maylor
>
> 'McMaster-Carr lists an adapter
> that will convert 1/4 NPT to 3/8 BSPP. The Mc-C part number is
> 4936K122, and they go for $6.81.'

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From bspidell at comcast.net  Mon May  5 19:40:29 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Mon, 05 May 2008 18:40:29 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] STEERING SLACK
In-Reply-To: <824A6D16CFC54AA9BEE010629AAEAEE9@RubinoPC>
References: <824A6D16CFC54AA9BEE010629AAEAEE9@RubinoPC>
Message-ID: <481FB70D.7040200@comcast.net>

I believe the rule of thumb is less than an inch side to side at the rim.

bs


Dr. C. Rubino wrote:
> WHAT DEGREE OF FREE MOVEMENT IN THE STEERING WHEEL IS ACCEPTABLE?
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From dougnewton at sbcglobal.net  Mon May  5 19:46:02 2008
From: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net (Doug Newton)
Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 20:46:02 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Big Healey Hardtop Shell
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJqM+k7dGqZHm9DA1W/N/wHCgAAAEAAAADmVft+erJFIirhb8j3yAzEBAAAAAA==@sbcglobal.net>

Does anyone know of a company selling just the Fiberglass Shell for 4
Seaters; BN4, BT7, etc?


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From dougnewton at sbcglobal.net  Mon May  5 19:51:35 2008
From: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net (Doug Newton)
Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 20:51:35 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] FW:  Big Healey Hardtop Shell
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Does anyone know of a company selling just the Fiberglass Shell for 4
Seaters; BN4, BT7, etc? I neglected to say that the hardtop would be the
exact size and shape as the original equipment ones.


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From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Mon May  5 19:53:14 2008
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 11:53:14 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Big Healey Hardtop Shell
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G'day Doug

You might like to try Steve Pike from Marsh Classic Restorations.

mclassic at westconnect.com.au

While Steve is in Australia he is making hardtops.

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
Doug Newton
Sent: Tuesday, 6 May 2008 11:46 AM
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Subject: [Healeys] Big Healey Hardtop Shell

Does anyone know of a company selling just the Fiberglass Shell for 4
Seaters; BN4, BT7, etc?


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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon May  5 19:54:19 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 09:54:19 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] STEERING SLACK
In-Reply-To: <481FB70D.7040200@comcast.net>
References: <824A6D16CFC54AA9BEE010629AAEAEE9@RubinoPC>
	<481FB70D.7040200@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805051854t7c254bbbq4a340774752611cd@mail.gmail.com>

Dr. Rubino -

That being said you should be able to adjust your box to where there is
virtually no side to side movement.

Alan

On Tue, May 6, 2008 at 9:40 AM, Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:

> I believe the rule of thumb is less than an inch side to side at the rim.
>
> bs
>
>
> Dr. C. Rubino wrote:
> > WHAT DEGREE OF FREE MOVEMENT IN THE STEERING WHEEL IS ACCEPTABLE?

From donyarber at earthlink.net  Tue May  6 05:16:07 2008
From: donyarber at earthlink.net (Don Yarber)
Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 06:16:07 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] To all my friends on the Healey List: My new novel is
 ready for purchase.
Message-ID: <002701c8af6a$95e70a80$8557e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>

Hello again to all my friends on the Healey list.

This e-mail is to tell all of you guys who purchased
 my first book "Bodies and Beaches" that my second book
 "Corpses and Canyons" will be available from Amazon.Com
 and most major bookstores starting May 15.  If the bookstores
do not have it, they can order it for you.  The ISBN is 1-4196-9303-4.

In "Bodies and Beaches" I created a character called Kip Yardley, an LA
 private eye that is part "Fletch" part "Shell Scott" and part
"Mike Hammer" from the novels of famous writers Gregory McDonald, Richard S.
Prather, and Mickey Spillane, respectively.

Richard S. Prather had this to say about "Bodies and
Beaches":

"I have finally been able to read your book, "Bodies
and Beaches" and am pleased to report that I liked it
very much! - I liked your lead character. I think in Kip Yardley you have
created a fictional P.I. strong enough, real enough,
likable enough to carry a series....."

"Corpses and Canyons" continues the mad antics of Kip
Yardley, but the scene shifts to the desert and canyon
areas of Arizona. Kip gets ran off the road in a
friend's jeep, shot at, threatened, left to die in the
desert, and doggedly (or dumbly) continues to dig for
clues until he finally gets the full picture.

If you like P.I. mysteries, this one will be right up
your alley. It is NOT full of livid sex scenes, foul
language and psycho-babble nonsense. It is just a
good read in large print. One for a rainy afternoon
or an airplane ride, or to take along to a Healey rally for
later reading.

Please try my new book. If you like it, tell your
friends. If not, tell me. I answer all emails
regarding my books.

Best Wishes and thanks for your time.

Don Yarber
former owner of BN7
Morganfield, KY

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Tue May  6 06:14:43 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 07:14:43 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] To all my friends on the Healey List: My new novel is
 ready for purchase.
In-Reply-To: <002701c8af6a$95e70a80$8557e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>
References: <002701c8af6a$95e70a80$8557e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>
Message-ID: <007701c8af72$c5e411d0$51ac3570$@com>

Don,

I applaud your efforts in getting your books published. I don't have any
issues regarding you pitching them here. I do, however, find it extremely
annoying that after posting this, and soliciting e-mails, come to find out I
have to jump through some spam filter to get a message to you. Seems to me
to be a bit short sighted. Perhaps you could consider something other than
your personal e-mail (something with its own decent spam filtering) when you
post to the list in an attempt to market your books.

WST

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Don Yarber
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 6:16 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] To all my friends on the Healey List: My new novel is
ready for purchase.

Hello again to all my friends on the Healey list.

This e-mail is to tell all of you guys who purchased
 my first book "Bodies and Beaches" that my second book
 "Corpses and Canyons" will be available from Amazon.Com
 and most major bookstores starting May 15.  If the bookstores
do not have it, they can order it for you.  The ISBN is 1-4196-9303-4.

In "Bodies and Beaches" I created a character called Kip Yardley, an LA
 private eye that is part "Fletch" part "Shell Scott" and part
"Mike Hammer" from the novels of famous writers Gregory McDonald, Richard S.
Prather, and Mickey Spillane, respectively.

Richard S. Prather had this to say about "Bodies and
Beaches":

"I have finally been able to read your book, "Bodies
and Beaches" and am pleased to report that I liked it
very much! - I liked your lead character. I think in Kip Yardley you have
created a fictional P.I. strong enough, real enough,
likable enough to carry a series....."

"Corpses and Canyons" continues the mad antics of Kip
Yardley, but the scene shifts to the desert and canyon
areas of Arizona. Kip gets ran off the road in a
friend's jeep, shot at, threatened, left to die in the
desert, and doggedly (or dumbly) continues to dig for
clues until he finally gets the full picture.

If you like P.I. mysteries, this one will be right up
your alley. It is NOT full of livid sex scenes, foul
language and psycho-babble nonsense. It is just a
good read in large print. One for a rainy afternoon
or an airplane ride, or to take along to a Healey rally for
later reading.

Please try my new book. If you like it, tell your
friends. If not, tell me. I answer all emails
regarding my books.

Best Wishes and thanks for your time.

Don Yarber
former owner of BN7
Morganfield, KY

From bighealey at charter.net  Tue May  6 07:47:30 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 06:47:30 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Smitty Conversion Photo Essay
Message-ID: <000001c8af7f$bb04f1f0$1002a8c0@TRACY>

Here is the photo essay.  The last two photos (BJ8) came from a kind soul
whom I cannot recall his name now a few years later.



http://healey.org/index.php?option=com_content
<http://healey.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=331&Itemid=168>
&task=view&id=331&Itemid=168



Cheers!



Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !

President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

From fortee9er at yahoo.com  Tue May  6 12:24:50 2008
From: fortee9er at yahoo.com (Jorge Garcia)
Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 11:24:50 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Steering column supports
Message-ID: <370859.7223.qm@web54501.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

All the steering column support fasteners on my BJ8
are missing. A few years ago I had to remove the
steering column to repair the wiring and the fasteners
work themselves loose. 
Where can I get a schematic of the footwell showing
where the steering column supports and braces attach
to the body. I also need to know the fasteners type
and sizes. 
Thanks
Jorge Garcia
1965 BJ8



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From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Tue May  6 13:56:06 2008
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 20:56:06 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] power Steering on a 3000
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0805051829r6a28c69md03294a664cc9688@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CM43OfJfiyHIFwDs@jharper.demon.co.uk>
	<000601c8aec8$55667790$0200a8c0@tm4>
	<P7jEz9Mw30HIFwBy@jharper.demon.co.uk>
	<ff59076c0805051829r6a28c69md03294a664cc9688@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <XmlSU8HWfLIIFwLE@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Dear All

I have a colleague who drives a 3000 but lost his right leg when a 
teenager. He has mechanical hand controls for the accelerator and foot 
brake. Like many of us he is beginning to feel his age and has problems 
steering with one hand when manoeuvring.

We have discussed fitting power steering to a 3000 with a friend of mine 
in the special car adaption business and he suggests adding power to a 
steering rack. This can be done to most racks and he also knows that an 
electrically driven hydraulic power steering pump is available.

The issue then is how to replace the present steering box with a 
steering rack on a 3000.

We are aware that this has been done before but do not know anybody who 
we can contact who has done this. I am sure that there is somebody out 
there who has done this. If you know anybody please let me know.

My colleague does not want to have to give up driving his 3000 just 
because his arms are getting a little weaker.

Regards

-- 
John Harper

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Tue May  6 14:05:57 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 16:05:57 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] power Steering on a 3000
In-Reply-To: <XmlSU8HWfLIIFwLE@jharper.demon.co.uk>
References: <CM43OfJfiyHIFwDs@jharper.demon.co.uk><000601c8aec8$55667790$0200a8c0@tm4><P7jEz9Mw30HIFwBy@jharper.demon.co.uk><ff59076c0805051829r6a28c69md03294a664cc9688@mail.gmail.com>
	<XmlSU8HWfLIIFwLE@jharper.demon.co.uk>
Message-ID: <006601c8afb4$99cf4190$6500a8c0@michael>

Hi John,
I fitted a rack to a 100 and you can see some pictures of the job on Larry
Varley's site here http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/ahx12-1.html
The rack I used was from an MGB and I can see no reason why the same could
not be done on a 3000.

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 John Harper
Sent: May 6, 2008 3:56 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] power Steering on a 3000

Dear All

I have a colleague who drives a 3000 but lost his right leg when a 
teenager. He has mechanical hand controls for the accelerator and foot 
brake. Like many of us he is beginning to feel his age and has problems 
steering with one hand when manoeuvring.

We have discussed fitting power steering to a 3000 with a friend of mine 
in the special car adaption business and he suggests adding power to a 
steering rack. This can be done to most racks and he also knows that an 
electrically driven hydraulic power steering pump is available.

The issue then is how to replace the present steering box with a 
steering rack on a 3000.

We are aware that this has been done before but do not know anybody who 
we can contact who has done this. I am sure that there is somebody out 
there who has done this. If you know anybody please let me know.

My colleague does not want to have to give up driving his 3000 just 
because his arms are getting a little weaker.

Regards

-- 
John Harper

From 57healey at gmail.com  Tue May  6 14:20:52 2008
From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson)
Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 15:20:52 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] power Steering on a 3000
In-Reply-To: <006601c8afb4$99cf4190$6500a8c0@michael>
References: <CM43OfJfiyHIFwDs@jharper.demon.co.uk>
	<000601c8aec8$55667790$0200a8c0@tm4>
	<P7jEz9Mw30HIFwBy@jharper.demon.co.uk>
	<ff59076c0805051829r6a28c69md03294a664cc9688@mail.gmail.com>
	<XmlSU8HWfLIIFwLE@jharper.demon.co.uk>
	<006601c8afb4$99cf4190$6500a8c0@michael>
Message-ID: <743b1e2f0805061320i4ee9cceft3a4432b4cb8e89e1@mail.gmail.com>

I am pretty sure that the Modified Healey guys have detaiked
directions on how to do the MGB steering rack.  I bet some of them
have dealt with the power steering also.

I would try them at

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modifiedhealeys
and
www.modifiedhealeys.org

Note the www.modifiedhealeys.org address didn't work for me, but that
could have been a company firewall issue.

Patton

On Tue, May 6, 2008 at 3:05 PM, Michael Salter
<msalter at precisionsportscar.com> wrote:
> Hi John,
> I fitted a rack to a 100 and you can see some pictures of the job on Larry
> Varley's site here http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/ahx12-1.html
> The rack I used was from an MGB and I can see no reason why the same could
> not be done on a 3000.
>
> 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 John Harper
> Sent: May 6, 2008 3:56 PM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] power Steering on a 3000
>
> Dear All
>
> I have a colleague who drives a 3000 but lost his right leg when a
> teenager. He has mechanical hand controls for the accelerator and foot
> brake. Like many of us he is beginning to feel his age and has problems
> steering with one hand when manoeuvring.
>
> We have discussed fitting power steering to a 3000 with a friend of mine
> in the special car adaption business and he suggests adding power to a
> steering rack. This can be done to most racks and he also knows that an
> electrically driven hydraulic power steering pump is available.
>
> The issue then is how to replace the present steering box with a
> steering rack on a 3000.
>
> We are aware that this has been done before but do not know anybody who
> we can contact who has done this. I am sure that there is somebody out
> there who has done this. If you know anybody please let me know.
>
> My colleague does not want to have to give up driving his 3000 just
> because his arms are getting a little weaker.
>
>
> --
> Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX
> 1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."

From todd.s.taylor at lmco.com  Tue May  6 14:21:37 2008
From: todd.s.taylor at lmco.com (Taylor, Todd S)
Date: Tue, 06 May 2008 16:21:37 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] power Steering on a 3000
In-Reply-To: <XmlSU8HWfLIIFwLE@jharper.demon.co.uk>
References: <CM43OfJfiyHIFwDs@jharper.demon.co.uk>
	<000601c8aec8$55667790$0200a8c0@tm4>
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John, try talking to Martin at Jules enterprises  
http://www.jule-enterprises.com/index.html

they have a rack and pinion steering setup that I think is made out of a
Mustang II.  When I was up there I saw them fitting a car with it.
He says the car drives like a dream with it..  He also has a fuel
injection system he's working on for the stock engine.  I was impressed
with all the improvements they have made for these cars..

I think he has the same steering setup on the V12 healey they made..
http://www.jule-enterprises.com/id63.html


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[mailto:healeys-bounces+todd.s.taylor=lmco.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of John Harper
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 3:56 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] power Steering on a 3000

Dear All

I have a colleague who drives a 3000 but lost his right leg when a 
teenager. He has mechanical hand controls for the accelerator and foot 
brake. Like many of us he is beginning to feel his age and has problems 
steering with one hand when manoeuvring.

We have discussed fitting power steering to a 3000 with a friend of mine

in the special car adaption business and he suggests adding power to a 
steering rack. This can be done to most racks and he also knows that an 
electrically driven hydraulic power steering pump is available.

The issue then is how to replace the present steering box with a 
steering rack on a 3000.

We are aware that this has been done before but do not know anybody who 
we can contact who has done this. I am sure that there is somebody out 
there who has done this. If you know anybody please let me know.

My colleague does not want to have to give up driving his 3000 just 
because his arms are getting a little weaker.

Regards

-- 
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From shop at justbrits.com  Tue May  6 15:51:36 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 15:51:36 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] power Steering on a 3000
References: <CM43OfJfiyHIFwDs@jharper.demon.co.uk><000601c8aec8$55667790$0200a8c0@tm4><P7jEz9Mw30HIFwBy@jharper.demon.co.uk><ff59076c0805051829r6a28c69md03294a664cc9688@mail.gmail.com><XmlSU8HWfLIIFwLE@jharper.demon.co.uk><006601c8afb4$99cf4190$6500a8c0@michael>
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Message-ID: <00af01c8afc3$6d3ce510$6801a8c0@shop>

<< but that could have been a company firewall issue.>>

It was, Patton<G>!!  Link worked just fine.

Ed

From healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com  Tue May  6 16:17:22 2008
From: healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com (Carlos Cruz)
Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 15:17:22 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] FW:  Big Healey Hardtop Shell
In-Reply-To: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJqM+k7dGqZHm9DA1W/N/wHCgAAAEAAAAGSJMwWnewVFj+b9aluqPNwBAAAAAA==@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <139154.86777.qm@web50003.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Hi Doug,
   
  Smoothline (www.smoothline.com) makes aftermarket tops for the 2 and 4 seaters.  They come finished and ready to paint - I don't see why you couldn't just get a shell from them - unless they just refuse.  I haven't seen on next to a real one to know how "exact" they are so double check.
   
  Cheers,
  Carlos
   
  

Doug Newton <dougnewton at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
  Does anyone know of a company selling just the Fiberglass Shell for 4
Seaters; BN4, BT7, etc? I neglected to say that the hardtop would be the
exact size and shape as the original equipment ones.


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From dougnewton at sbcglobal.net  Tue May  6 16:18:24 2008
From: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net (Doug Newton)
Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 17:18:24 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 4.10 Rear Pumpkin
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Anyone out there who would like to trade a later model Big Healey 4.10 Rear
Pumpkin for one with another size? Or, is there something else you would
like to trade?

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From healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com  Tue May  6 16:23:07 2008
From: healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com (Carlos Cruz)
Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 15:23:07 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] 4.10 Rear Pumpkin
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Message-ID: <764276.76258.qm@web50009.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

One ex-wife & one ex-mother-in-law for a 4.10 rear pumpkin?  Sounds about right!  Where should I send them Doug?
   
  :-)
  

Doug Newton <dougnewton at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
  Anyone out there who would like to trade a later model Big Healey 4.10 Rear
Pumpkin for one with another size? Or, is there something else you would
like to trade?

Regards- Doug


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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Tue May  6 16:47:32 2008
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (Rick Neville)
Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 15:47:32 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] power Steering on a 3000
In-Reply-To: <XmlSU8HWfLIIFwLE@jharper.demon.co.uk>
Message-ID: <381432.51881.qm@web51402.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

   Here's some plans for an MGB rack swap, courtesy of the Nasty Boys:
   http://www.modifiedhealeys.org/Technical/R&P1.htm
   Nasty Healeying,
   Rick
   --- On Tue, 5/6/08, John Harper <ah at jharper.demon.co.uk> wrote:

     From: John Harper <ah at jharper.demon.co.uk>
     Subject: [Healeys] power Steering on a 3000
     To: healeys at autox.team.net
     Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 3:56 PM
Dear All
I have a colleague who drives a 3000 but lost his right leg when a 
teenager. He has mechanical hand controls for the accelerator and foot 
brake. Like many of us he is beginning to feel his age and has problems 
steering with one hand when manoeuvring.
We have discussed fitting power steering to a 3000 with a friend of
 mine 
in the special car adaption business and he suggests adding power to a 
steering rack. This can be done to most racks and he also knows that an 
electrically driven hydraulic power steering pump is available.
The issue then is how to replace the present steering box with a 
steering rack on a 3000.
We are aware that this has been done before but do not know anybody who 
we can contact who has done this. I am sure that there is somebody out 
there who has done this. If you know anybody please let me know.
My colleague does not want to have to give up driving his 3000 just 
because his arms are getting a little weaker.
Regards
-- 
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From MBran89793 at aol.com  Tue May  6 16:56:58 2008
From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 18:56:58 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] FW:  Big Healey Hardtop Shell
Message-ID: <d34.26893db2.35523c3a@aol.com>

(I neglected to say that the hardtop would be the
exact size and  shape as the original equipment ones.)

 
Hi Carlos-
 
Did you miss Doug's primary concern about the hardtop that it would need  to 
be "the exact size and shape as the original equipment  ones." 
I am sorry to say the Healey hardtops from SmoothLine are nowhere near  the 
original equipment hardtops in those respects.
 
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From ampole at hotmail.com  Tue May  6 17:19:36 2008
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 23:19:36 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] My BJ8 restoration site
Message-ID: <BLU108-W32A2F4D8409CB8BCC4C963D5D60@phx.gbl>

Friends
Whilst my car is being painted, I decided to try building a web site to share
my restoration and info, using one of the free sites, but eventually I found I
quickly used the 40mb that was 'free'.
Since I had started I decided to upgrade (doh they got me!) and also get a
free domain as part of the package.
My BJ8 restoration with photo albums is:
http://www.austin-healey3000.com/
I will carry on updating, I have just stripped the original leather seats and
will add more photo and update the pages as I go along, and hopefully one day
put comments on the pictures.
It may also give hope to those just starting their restorations, when you see
the state of my initial chassis.
I will give an update on the list when things are added.
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From cbaustin at verizon.net  Tue May  6 17:45:19 2008
From: cbaustin at verizon.net (Charley Braum)
Date: Tue, 06 May 2008 19:45:19 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  FW:  Big Healey Hardtop Shell
Message-ID: <039601c8afd3$3e5335a0$6401a8c0@universal1>

----- Original Message -----
From: Charley Braum
To: Carlos Cruz
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 7:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell


    Smoothline uses the same molds as Parrish Plastics (S-L bought out the
stock and equipment years ago). The hardtops they make now are very nice with
latest technology in seals and headliner.

    They do not look like an original Healey Company hardtop, or Universal
Laminations either.

    They are located just outside Pittsburgh, PA.

    Back in 'the day', there were probably 12 to 15 companies making
aftermarket hardtops, none of which looked like the 'factory' top.

    Later,

                                                                    CB

From m.brouillette at comcast.net  Tue May  6 18:01:34 2008
From: m.brouillette at comcast.net (m.brouillette at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 00:01:34 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] FW:  Big Healey Hardtop Shell
Message-ID: <050720080001.7754.4820F15E000A832F00001E4A22007358340A9B9B0A0404079A019D0DD203@comcast.net>

 Hi Carlos,
 
                Where do you live?  I have a BT7 original equipment one I might 
 be selling.  It needs a new liner and a paint job,  but other than that is complete.
 
 
 Mike Brouillette
 59 BT7
 Bedford, NH
 
 
>  -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: MBran89793 at aol.com
> > (I neglected to say that the hardtop would be the
> > exact size and  shape as the original equipment ones.)
> > 
> >  
> > Hi Carlos-
> >  
> > Did you miss Doug's primary concern about the hardtop that it would need  to 
> > be "the exact size and shape as the original equipment  ones." 
> > I am sorry to say the Healey hardtops from SmoothLine are nowhere near  the 
> > original equipment hardtops in those respects.
> >  
> > Marion S. Brantley, Jr.
> > Concours Committee Member.

From ampole at hotmail.com  Tue May  6 18:36:09 2008
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 00:36:09 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] bt7 / bj8 carpet
Message-ID: <BLU108-W490A5C88F3ABF07FBDE31D5D10@phx.gbl>

Guys
Anyone lnow if a bt7 carpet will fit a later bj8, I guess its only slightly
different around the radius arm box area (late bj8)
thanks Andy
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From BN1 at pacbell.net  Tue May  6 19:02:01 2008
From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Tue, 06 May 2008 18:02:01 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Non-Healey 2002 50th Anniv site
Message-ID: <4820FF89.60204@pacbell.net>

Very interesting.  Bummer since they catered to car and motorcycle meets!

http://www.sacbee.com/103/story/915235.html

Bill  Barnett
'53 BN1 #663
(Back after a week+ of "don't ask" computer & server problems.)  Sorry! :-)

From edmyed at harbornet.com  Tue May  6 19:09:48 2008
From: edmyed at harbornet.com (Richard Bittmann)
Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 18:09:48 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] left turn signal light problem
Message-ID: <003601c8afdf$0c074530$c537bf83@richard7je7n03>

Hello List,

Recently, last July, my left turn signal quit working (right in time for
concours judging).  I had the original brake light relay then but replaced it
with a new solid state unit from M*** after this problem developed.  I went
thru the tests in the manual.  The voltage checks out at the flasher.  When I
operated turn signal switch on the steering wheel, the right turn signal works
but not the left.  Next,  I connected the B terminal of the flasher to the L
terminal - when this is done the 35 amp fuse breaks.  Is the problem with the
flasher?  It seems that the left side is being affected by the flasher but not
the right.  Is that possible?  If I try to conduct the flasher bi-pass test at
the relay by connecting terminal 1 to 2 & 3 or terminal 1 to 6 & 7, as
recommended by the manual, nothing happens.  Help!!  Where do I go from here??
Could it be the bulbs or a short on the left side??

Richard Bittmann
BJ7 Tacoma

From rusd at sitestar.net  Tue May  6 20:58:22 2008
From: rusd at sitestar.net (Dave Russell)
Date: Tue, 06 May 2008 20:58:22 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  FW:  Big Healey Hardtop Shell
In-Reply-To: <039601c8afd3$3e5335a0$6401a8c0@universal1>
References: <039601c8afd3$3e5335a0$6401a8c0@universal1>
Message-ID: <48211ACE.6080309@sitestar.net>

If he would do it, Nick Freeman, NICAL Engineering, UK, makes some very 
nice tops, very close to original shape.

Also, I believe  David Ward, UK has very similar, if not identical tops 
available. Or did have?
Probably not much interest though,  with the cost of air freight around 
$1,000.

Michael Oritt has a NICAL top on his BN1, & I believe an original on his 
wifes later model Healey.

Just a couple of long shots.

I agree that the Smoothline is shaped entirely different from original & 
not particularly suited to the Healey's styling.

Be advised that since no two cars were dimensionally the same, any 
production top, new or old, will likely require quite a bit of fitting 
to get things really right.

Dave Russell

Charley Braum wrote:

>----- Original Message -----
>From: Charley Braum
>To: Carlos Cruz
>Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 7:44 PM
>Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell
>
>
>    Smoothline uses the same molds as Parrish Plastics (S-L bought out the
>stock and equipment years ago). The hardtops they make now are very nice with
>latest technology in seals and headliner.
>
>    They do not look like an original Healey Company hardtop, or Universal
>Laminations either.
>
>    They are located just outside Pittsburgh, PA.
>
>    Back in 'the day', there were probably 12 to 15 companies making
>aftermarket hardtops, none of which looked like the 'factory' top.
>
>    Later,
>
>                                                                    CB

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Tue May  6 22:03:45 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 00:03:45 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  FW:  Big Healey Hardtop Shell
Message-ID: <c1f.357e090a.35528421@aol.com>

I think the base question was where one could find a shell that  matched 
original specs and appearance and for that you would need...an  original.  
 
All of the aftermarket tops I have seen vary substantially in  appearance 
from the so-called factory tops and none graced the car quite as  well.  The 
NICAL top for the BN1-2 is a nice item but of course  there never was a "factory" 
top to which it can be compared, and the tops  that were available for them 
back in the day was so weird in appearance as to  make anything look good (sorry 
Charley!).  Fitting Nick's  top was far from easy and required a lot of 
pulling and  tugging--in many respects as I'm sure Dave Russell can testify. 
 
I believe that both Denis Welch and The Cape, both in the UK, are good  
sources for reconditioned factory tops, but shipping and exchange  rates will 
probably make them quite expensive.  However factory tops  in need of various 
levels of restoration are often available whether  in the club mag classifieds or 
on ebay, etc.
 
Best--Michael Oritt
-------------------------------------------------
 
 
In a message dated 5/6/2008 10:59:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
rusd at sitestar.net writes:

Michael  Oritt has a NICAL top on his BN1, & I believe an original on his 
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From dwhite4949 at wowway.com  Wed May  7 05:53:54 2008
From: dwhite4949 at wowway.com (Daniel and Diane White)
Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 07:53:54 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Re My BJ8 restoration site
Message-ID: <48219852.7020706@wowway.com>

Andy,

Thanks for sharing your restoration photos.  It's obvious that your 
Healey has found a very good home.

Dan
1962 BN7 Mk II

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Wed May  7 06:08:36 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 08:08:36 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  FW:  Big Healey Hardtop Shell
In-Reply-To: <c1f.357e090a.35528421@aol.com>
References: <c1f.357e090a.35528421@aol.com>
Message-ID: <004301c8b03b$1468ca30$6500a8c0@michael>

I took some photos of the reproduction factory hard tops that Steve Pike is
producing when I was down there in March. I thought they were very
impressive and well worth consideration.
I have posted them on my blog. http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/

Michael Salter
100 (1953)
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye (1961)
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-----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: May 7, 2008 12:04 AM
To: rusd at sitestar.net; cbaustin at verizon.net
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell

I think the base question was where one could find a shell that  matched 
original specs and appearance and for that you would need...an  original.  
 
All of the aftermarket tops I have seen vary substantially in  appearance 
from the so-called factory tops and none graced the car quite as  well.  The

NICAL top for the BN1-2 is a nice item but of course  there never was a
"factory" 
top to which it can be compared, and the tops  that were available for them 
back in the day was so weird in appearance as to  make anything look good
(sorry 
Charley!).  Fitting Nick's  top was far from easy and required a lot of 
pulling and  tugging--in many respects as I'm sure Dave Russell can testify.

 
I believe that both Denis Welch and The Cape, both in the UK, are good  
sources for reconditioned factory tops, but shipping and exchange  rates
will 
probably make them quite expensive.  However factory tops  in need of
various 
levels of restoration are often available whether  in the club mag
classifieds or 
on ebay, etc.
 
Best--Michael Oritt
-------------------------------------------------
 
 
In a message dated 5/6/2008 10:59:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
rusd at sitestar.net writes:

Michael  Oritt has a NICAL top on his BN1, & I believe an original on his 
wifes  later model Healey




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From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Wed May  7 06:17:02 2008
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 22:17:02 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  FW:  Big Healey Hardtop Shell
In-Reply-To: <004301c8b03b$1468ca30$6500a8c0@michael>
Message-ID: <4CD55B89C9124A668B29130AD11752ED@PatrickQuinnPC>

G'day Mike

I'm down here right now and have seen the hardtops you mentioned. That looks
like Colin Goldsmith's racing 3000 Mk1 and while I have been a friend of the
Pikes for years I will say that the hardtop is excellent.

I recently wrote an article on Colin's car for Australian Classic Car and
have lots of pics should anyone want them.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia (Down here - but that depends on what side is up!)



-----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
Michael Salter
Sent: Wednesday, 7 May 2008 10:09 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Cc: Steve Pike
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell

I took some photos of the reproduction factory hard tops that Steve Pike is
producing when I was down there in March. I thought they were very
impressive and well worth consideration.
I have posted them on my blog. http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/

Michael Salter
100 (1953)
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye (1961)
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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: May 7, 2008 12:04 AM
To: rusd at sitestar.net; cbaustin at verizon.net
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell

I think the base question was where one could find a shell that  matched 
original specs and appearance and for that you would need...an  original.  
 
All of the aftermarket tops I have seen vary substantially in  appearance 
from the so-called factory tops and none graced the car quite as  well.  The

NICAL top for the BN1-2 is a nice item but of course  there never was a
"factory" 
top to which it can be compared, and the tops  that were available for them 
back in the day was so weird in appearance as to  make anything look good
(sorry 
Charley!).  Fitting Nick's  top was far from easy and required a lot of 
pulling and  tugging--in many respects as I'm sure Dave Russell can testify.

 
I believe that both Denis Welch and The Cape, both in the UK, are good  
sources for reconditioned factory tops, but shipping and exchange  rates
will 
probably make them quite expensive.  However factory tops  in need of
various 
levels of restoration are often available whether  in the club mag
classifieds or 
on ebay, etc.
 
Best--Michael Oritt
-------------------------------------------------

From Warthodson at aol.com  Wed May  7 06:44:48 2008
From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 08:44:48 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  FW:  Big Healey Hardtop Shell
Message-ID: <c04.36730a23.3552fe40@aol.com>

I missed the original message, so I don't know what was being requested,  
however I have a 4 seat roadster hardtop I would consider selling if anyone  is 
interested.
Contact me off list. I am in the Kansas City area & would rather not  have to 
try to figure out how to ship it.
Gary Hodson
 
 
In a message dated 5/6/2008 6:46:32 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
cbaustin at verizon.net writes:

-----  Original Message -----
From: Charley Braum
To: Carlos Cruz
Sent:  Tuesday, May 06, 2008 7:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: Big Healey Hardtop  Shell


Smoothline uses the same molds as Parrish  Plastics (S-L bought out the
stock and equipment years ago). The hardtops  they make now are very nice with
latest technology in seals and  headliner.

They do not look like an original Healey  Company hardtop, or Universal
Laminations either.

They  are located just outside Pittsburgh, PA.

Back in 'the  day', there were probably 12 to 15 companies making
aftermarket hardtops,  none of which looked like the 'factory' top.

Later,

CB
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From lgalper1 at cox.net  Wed May  7 07:18:41 2008
From: lgalper1 at cox.net (Lou G)
Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 06:18:41 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] FW:  Big Healey Hardtop Shell
In-Reply-To: <mailman.11364.1210118473.1200.healeys@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.11364.1210118473.1200.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4821AC31.8080807@cox.net>

Nick from Nical Engineering will be bringing some hardtops to
Austin Healey Conclave, June 29 to July 3, San Diego, California.
He makes a hardtop for BN4/ BT7, BN6/BN7, BJ8, and BN1/BN2
nick at nicalengineering.co.uk
  See them at "Healeys on the Bay" in San Diego.

Lou

From linwoodrose at mac.com  Wed May  7 07:19:06 2008
From: linwoodrose at mac.com (Linwood H Rose)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 09:19:06 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  FW:  Big Healey Hardtop Shell
In-Reply-To: <004301c8b03b$1468ca30$6500a8c0@michael>
References: <c1f.357e090a.35528421@aol.com>
	<004301c8b03b$1468ca30$6500a8c0@michael>
Message-ID: <1FD26FFD-C120-431C-B572-7AD33E1B0703@mac.com>

Michael,
Is Steve producing just the fiberglass shell or is he also fabricating  
the aluminum trim? Now that would be a big job!


Lin
1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast"
1959 Bugeye


On May 7, 2008, at 8:08 AM, Michael Salter wrote:

> I took some photos of the reproduction factory hard tops that Steve  
> Pike is
> producing when I was down there in March. I thought they were very
> impressive and well worth consideration.
> I have posted them on my blog. http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/
>
> 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 Awgertoo at aol.com
> Sent: May 7, 2008 12:04 AM
> To: rusd at sitestar.net; cbaustin at verizon.net
> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell
>
> I think the base question was where one could find a shell that   
> matched
> original specs and appearance and for that you would need...an   
> original.
>
> All of the aftermarket tops I have seen vary substantially in   
> appearance
> from the so-called factory tops and none graced the car quite as   
> well.  The
>
> NICAL top for the BN1-2 is a nice item but of course  there never  
> was a
> "factory"
> top to which it can be compared, and the tops  that were available  
> for them
> back in the day was so weird in appearance as to  make anything look  
> good
> (sorry
> Charley!).  Fitting Nick's  top was far from easy and required a lot  
> of
> pulling and  tugging--in many respects as I'm sure Dave Russell can  
> testify.
>
>
> I believe that both Denis Welch and The Cape, both in the UK, are good
> sources for reconditioned factory tops, but shipping and exchange   
> rates
> will
> probably make them quite expensive.  However factory tops  in need of
> various
> levels of restoration are often available whether  in the club mag
> classifieds or
> on ebay, etc.
>
> Best--Michael Oritt
> -------------------------------------------------
>
>
> In a message dated 5/6/2008 10:59:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> rusd at sitestar.net writes:
>
> Michael  Oritt has a NICAL top on his BN1, & I believe an original  
> on his
> wifes  later model Healey
>
>
>
>
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Wed May  7 07:14:42 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 09:14:42 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] bt7 / bj8 carpet
References: <BLU108-W490A5C88F3ABF07FBDE31D5D10@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <008201c8b044$50a2f260$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

Hello Andy,

There will be different bits that fit up behind the rear fold down shelf 
area and on the rear wheel arches along with the torque arm box pieces. The 
rear seat surround will not be carpet, rather will be slightly padded vinyl. 
Thsese pictures may help.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "andy pole" <ampole at hotmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 8:36 PM
Subject: [Healeys] bt7 / bj8 carpet


> Guys
> Anyone lnow if a bt7 carpet will fit a later bj8, I guess its only 
> slightly
> different around the radius arm box area (late bj8)
> thanks Andy

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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Wed May  7 07:22:10 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 09:22:10 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] left turn signal light problem
References: <003601c8afdf$0c074530$c537bf83@richard7je7n03>
Message-ID: <008901c8b045$5b1b58d0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

Richard,

This sounds like there is a short between the left signal feed wire in the 
column and earth. I've seen this occur when a new stator tube harness is 
installed. The eye terminals at the top of the tube have to make a tight 90 
degree turn in there to connect to their respective switch screws. The eye 
terminals on the original stator harness are much smaller and are well 
sleeved with rubber to prevent this problem. Todays after market replacement 
harness has much larger eye terminals that can cause the problem.
Unplug the harness from behind the grille and see if there is continuity 
betwen the left turn signal bullet and earth. If there is, you've found the 
problem.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Bittmann" <edmyed at harbornet.com>
To: "healey list" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 9:09 PM
Subject: [Healeys] left turn signal light problem


> Hello List,
>
> Recently, last July, my left turn signal quit working (right in time for
> concours judging).  I had the original brake light relay then but replaced 
> it
> with a new solid state unit from M*** after this problem developed.  I 
> went
> thru the tests in the manual.  The voltage checks out at the flasher. 
> When I
> operated turn signal switch on the steering wheel, the right turn signal 
> works
> but not the left.  Next,  I connected the B terminal of the flasher to the 
> L
> terminal - when this is done the 35 amp fuse breaks.  Is the problem with 
> the
> flasher?  It seems that the left side is being affected by the flasher but 
> not
> the right.  Is that possible?  If I try to conduct the flasher bi-pass 
> test at
> the relay by connecting terminal 1 to 2 & 3 or terminal 1 to 6 & 7, as
> recommended by the manual, nothing happens.  Help!!  Where do I go from 
> here??
> Could it be the bulbs or a short on the left side??
>
> Richard Bittmann
> BJ7 Tacoma

From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Wed May  7 07:46:15 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 09:46:15 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] FW:  Big Healey Hardtop Shell
In-Reply-To: <4821AC31.8080807@cox.net>
References: <mailman.11364.1210118473.1200.healeys@autox.team.net>
	<4821AC31.8080807@cox.net>
Message-ID: <00be01c8b048$b8922ae0$29b680a0$@net>

They have a web site under development at:

http://www.nicalengineering.co.uk/


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 Lou
G
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 9:19 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell

Nick from Nical Engineering will be bringing some hardtops to
Austin Healey Conclave, June 29 to July 3, San Diego, California.
He makes a hardtop for BN4/ BT7, BN6/BN7, BJ8, and BN1/BN2
nick at nicalengineering.co.uk
  See them at "Healeys on the Bay" in San Diego.

Lou
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From bighealey at charter.net  Wed May  7 08:29:17 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 07:29:17 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Smitty Conversion Photo Essay
In-Reply-To: <000001c8af7f$bb04f1f0$1002a8c0@TRACY>
Message-ID: <000001c8b04e$bb8da8e0$1002a8c0@TRACY>

The last two photos of the BJ8 details are courtesy of Jim Sailer.



Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Tracy Drummond
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 6:48 AM
To: Healey List
Subject: [Healeys] Smitty Conversion Photo Essay

Here is the photo essay.  The last two photos (BJ8) came from a kind soul
whom I cannot recall his name now a few years later.



http://healey.org/index.php?option=com_content
<http://healey.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=331&Itemid=168>
&task=view&id=331&Itemid=168



Cheers!



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From dougnewton at sbcglobal.net  Wed May  7 08:44:47 2008
From: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net (Doug Newton)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 09:44:47 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Website for Steve Pike?
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJqM+k7dGqZHm9DA1W/N/wHCgAAAEAAAADWe9pLXQ4RIoeMmaM+3kYYBAAAAAA==@sbcglobal.net>

Does anyone know if Steve Pikes shop has a website?


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From bighealey at charter.net  Wed May  7 09:02:55 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 08:02:55 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Website for Steve Pike?
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Message-ID: <002401c8b053$6e410c30$1002a8c0@TRACY>

http://www.austinhealey.com.au

Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net
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Doug Newton
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 7:45 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Website for Steve Pike?

Does anyone know if Steve Pikes shop has a website?


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From edmyed at harbornet.com  Wed May  7 10:39:59 2008
From: edmyed at harbornet.com (Richard Bittmann)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 09:39:59 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] left turn signal light problem
References: <003601c8afdf$0c074530$c537bf83@richard7je7n03>
	<008901c8b045$5b1b58d0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <001401c8b060$fdf5ea00$c537bf83@richard7je7n03>

Thanks Rich,

This one is a little baffling.  I've been through the trafficator before so 
it doesn't sound too daunting if that is the cause.

Richard Bittmann

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rich C" <richchrysler at quickclic.net>
To: "Richard Bittmann" <edmyed at harbornet.com>; "healey list" 
<healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 6:22 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] left turn signal light problem


> Richard,
>
> This sounds like there is a short between the left signal feed wire in the 
> column and earth. I've seen this occur when a new stator tube harness is 
> installed. The eye terminals at the top of the tube have to make a tight 
> 90 degree turn in there to connect to their respective switch screws. The 
> eye terminals on the original stator harness are much smaller and are well 
> sleeved with rubber to prevent this problem. Todays after market 
> replacement harness has much larger eye terminals that can cause the 
> problem.
> Unplug the harness from behind the grille and see if there is continuity 
> betwen the left turn signal bullet and earth. If there is, you've found 
> the problem.
>
> Rich Chrysler
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Richard Bittmann" <edmyed at harbornet.com>
> To: "healey list" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 9:09 PM
> Subject: [Healeys] left turn signal light problem
>
>
>> Hello List,
>>
>> Recently, last July, my left turn signal quit working (right in time for
>> concours judging).  I had the original brake light relay then but 
>> replaced it
>> with a new solid state unit from M*** after this problem developed.  I 
>> went
>> thru the tests in the manual.  The voltage checks out at the flasher. 
>> When I
>> operated turn signal switch on the steering wheel, the right turn signal 
>> works
>> but not the left.  Next,  I connected the B terminal of the flasher to 
>> the L
>> terminal - when this is done the 35 amp fuse breaks.  Is the problem with 
>> the
>> flasher?  It seems that the left side is being affected by the flasher 
>> but not
>> the right.  Is that possible?  If I try to conduct the flasher bi-pass 
>> test at
>> the relay by connecting terminal 1 to 2 & 3 or terminal 1 to 6 & 7, as
>> recommended by the manual, nothing happens.  Help!!  Where do I go from 
>> here??
>> Could it be the bulbs or a short on the left side??
>>
>> Richard Bittmann
>> BJ7 Tacoma

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Wed May  7 13:32:39 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 15:32:39 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Hundred Water Pump Rebuild
Message-ID: <010b01c8b079$1c9d2050$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

Hello all,

I have a leaking Hundred water pump that I would like to rebuild. I looked
through the archives and really didn't see anything directly addressing this
problem.
I have dismantled it completely and find that the rubber seal, part number
1G1145 appears to be the only item damaged. The sealing ring (carbon?) part
3H1283 and it's mating surface seem fine.

Is this rubber seal available seperately, or at least a rebuild kit for this
pump?

Rich Chrysler

From dougnewton at sbcglobal.net  Wed May  7 15:44:02 2008
From: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net (Doug Newton)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 16:44:02 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Distributor Guy
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJqM+k7dGqZHm9DA1W/N/wHCgAAAEAAAAADCmkcj87xLhi4gTSug4cIBAAAAAA==@sbcglobal.net>

Does anyone know the name of the guy in Wisconsin (I think) that rebuilds
distributors?


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From robert.w.johnson at charter.net  Wed May  7 15:44:51 2008
From: robert.w.johnson at charter.net (Bob Johnson)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 17:44:51 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] OT: Prius. Delete if not curious
Message-ID: <01b801c8b08b$94668ab0$021919ac@valued28addca9>

Had a chance to drive a Prius this past weekend. Thought I would post my
impressions for anyone who might be interested: Pretty good little car. It is
wierd to press the "Power' and have nothing happen except the radio starts to
play. You get used to that after a while. We drove it from near Charlotte to
Knoxville TN, approximately 225 miles each way. Comfort was pretty good, my
wifes back did not bother her either way. It is small, and the one that I am
driving is rather spartan. Biggest kick against the car was driving through
the last 20 miles of NC and first few miles into TN. It is interstate (I-40),
but it is very curvy. The car was just not really comfortable going through
that interminable chicane. At 50 mph there is just way too much leaning and
swaying. However, on the straight(er) roads it handled just fine at 70-80 mph.
And the mileage... we got 48.9 on the trip up, and 50.2 mpg and the trip back.
That kind of made up for it not being an Avalon. Don't know if they ever
become economically viable what with the high price to start with (compared to
other cars that size), but as gas gets more and more expensive, you certainly
feel smug when you are driving it. My wife is not convinced that she might not
want one.


Bob Johnson
BJ8

From ronfineesq at earthlink.net  Wed May  7 16:10:22 2008
From: ronfineesq at earthlink.net (Ronald A. Fine)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 15:10:22 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
Subject: [Healeys] OT: Prius. Delete if not curious
Message-ID: <25204003.1210198222867.JavaMail.root@elwamui-rubis.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

I've been driving a Prius since April, 2004 as my daily driver.  I use it mostly on city streets but living in Los Angeles, I get plenty of Freeway miles.  Personally, I like the car and would definitely recommend it.  I understand that the newer year models have slightly more HP and I have also just read that there is a "Sporty" model now being offered which has larger tires and stiffer suspension.  It's definitely not a sport car but it is roomy and easily seats 5 people.  I like the hatch back and fold down rear seats.  Plenty of room to carry stuff.
Ron Fine
61BN7
66 MGB

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed May  7 16:13:42 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 17:13:42 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Distributor Guy
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http://www.advanceddistributors.com/

In Minnesota, if you please!

At 04:44 PM 5/7/2008, Doug Newton wrote:
>Does anyone know the name of the guy in Wisconsin (I think) that rebuilds
>distributors?
Peter C.  in Westconsin. 

From rwil at sbcglobal.net  Wed May  7 16:35:29 2008
From: rwil at sbcglobal.net (rwil at sbcglobal.net)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 22:35:29 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] OT: Prius. Delete if not curious
Message-ID: <1319477698-1210199808-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1793019536-@bxe135.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>

You wrote:
Had a chance to drive a Prius this past weekend.
-----------------------
Over the past three years my wife and I have driven our Prius some 75000 miles. Our mileage on California freeways at 75+ and secondary roads has almost never been below 46 mpg per tank.  There are some nonintuitive tricks that can help mileage 

I would agree that handling on curvy roads is not the Prius' strong point. Here are a few suggestions:  inflate tires to 40psi. Replace tires with better ones; those OEM factory tires are good for mileage and price only. There are groups like the Yahoo priuschat where you can get some suspension modifications that may help. And feed it a little power on those curves. 

You can buy a new Prius for something like $22000 although ours has about everything the factory could think of plus leather upholstery. 

Here in Hawaii where we are now, regular gas is about $4.25 per gallon. And we are starting to see more Priuses here now. 

I am waiting for someone to make a Prius-like version of a Subaru Forester -- the smallest vehicle that can hold us, our 100# Newfoundland and stuff for a few days' trip. 

-Roland
BN1 #724
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From donyarber at earthlink.net  Wed May  7 17:19:48 2008
From: donyarber at earthlink.net (Don Yarber)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 18:19:48 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Prius vs. Honda Civic Hybrid
Message-ID: <005f01c8b098$d8fa77b0$3d50e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>

Hi folks:

I have a 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid and I have driven over 100,000 miles in it. 
I find it very comfortable for a small car and it handles curvy roads like a 
sports car.

My average mpg is 49.2 in the summer and 51.2 in the winter.  I live in 
rural Kentucky so there's not a lot of city driving.  Mostly I drive it to 
my golf club and to Church and back, approximately 15 miles one way.  In 
2003 the price was a little stiff, about 18,000.  But I've saved a bundle on 
gas.  We've made two trips to California in it, and about 5 to New York 
City.  I love it.

Don Yarber
former BN7 owner.

Author of "Bodies and Beaches" and "Corpses and Canyons"
Find news about my books at
www.kipyardleymysteries.com

From wpollock at inbox.com  Wed May  7 17:25:53 2008
From: wpollock at inbox.com (wpollock@inbox)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 19:25:53 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] prius comments
Message-ID: <001901c8b099$b222a940$4001a8c0@saybrook1>

Thanks for the comments on the Prius-I for one appreciate it.  Wife and I are
thinking new car to replace a 7 yr old Jeep and Prius is on the list of
possibles.   Knowing no one directly on the local level with one these
comments are really interesting.

Bill Pollock

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed May  7 18:46:35 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 08:46:35 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] OT: Prius. Delete if not curious
In-Reply-To: <1319477698-1210199808-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1793019536-@bxe135.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
References: <1319477698-1210199808-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1793019536-@bxe135.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805071746x411c6236ld87fcdb7570d101d@mail.gmail.com>

I bet you there's some 948 bugeye owners out there that have gotten 40 mpg
on the highway, and that's not a hybrid!  ;P



On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 6:35 AM, <rwil at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> You wrote:
> Had a chance to drive a Prius this past weekend.
> -----------------------
> Over the past three years my wife and I have driven our Prius some 75000
> miles. Our mileage on California freeways at 75+ and secondary roads has
> almost never been below 46 mpg per tank.  There are some nonintuitive tricks
> that can help mileage
>
> I would agree that handling on curvy roads is not the Prius' strong point.
> Here are a few suggestions:  inflate tires to 40psi. Replace tires with
> better ones; those OEM factory tires are good for mileage and price only.
> There are groups like the Yahoo priuschat where you can get some suspension
> modifications that may help. And feed it a little power on those curves.
>
> You can buy a new Prius for something like $22000 although ours has about
> everything the factory could think of plus leather upholstery.
>
> Here in Hawaii where we are now, regular gas is about $4.25 per gallon.
> And we are starting to see more Priuses here now.
>
> I am waiting for someone to make a Prius-like version of a Subaru Forester
> -- the smallest vehicle that can hold us, our 100# Newfoundland and stuff
> for a few days' trip.
>
> -Roland
> BN1 #724
> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

From johnbs7257 at sbcglobal.net  Wed May  7 18:47:31 2008
From: johnbs7257 at sbcglobal.net (John Stevens)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 17:47:31 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Prius
Message-ID: <234770.74124.qm@web82902.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

We have a 2005 Prius with 81,000+ on it. Never a problem even in the winters here on the UP of Michigan. We have driven it to Alaska and back, several trips to Gatlinburg, TN, twice to California and back and last year to the Conclave in Vermont and then to Maine and down the east coast. 
   
  We load it with two sets of golf clubs and our bags and still have room for all my wife's purchases along the way. 
   
  We generally get 44+ mpg here in the winter and 52+ mpg in the summer. The best we ever got was one tank coming down through the Rockies at about 70 mpg.
   
  Granted it's not a sports car but we still love it.
   
  John Stevens
  "64 BJ-8 (Ruby) still in parts in the garage.


John Stevens 

johnbs7257 at sbcglobal.net 
520 Cherry Creek Road 
Marquette, MI 49855 

(906)249-3529

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed May  7 18:47:57 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 08:47:57 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] left turn signal light problem
In-Reply-To: <001401c8b060$fdf5ea00$c537bf83@richard7je7n03>
References: <003601c8afdf$0c074530$c537bf83@richard7je7n03>
	<008901c8b045$5b1b58d0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>
	<001401c8b060$fdf5ea00$c537bf83@richard7je7n03>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805071747k6fba52e7yd0eb288343b3f794@mail.gmail.com>

Richard -

Rich is right on on this one.  I've had this happen on several trafficators
- anything weird usually means the contacts on the back of the trafficator
have coem loose or are crossed.

Alan

On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 12:39 AM, Richard Bittmann <edmyed at harbornet.com>
wrote:

> Thanks Rich,
>
> This one is a little baffling.  I've been through the trafficator before
> so
> it doesn't sound too daunting if that is the cause.
>
> Richard Bittmann
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rich C" <richchrysler at quickclic.net>
> To: "Richard Bittmann" <edmyed at harbornet.com>; "healey list"
> <healeys at autox.team.net>
>  Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 6:22 AM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] left turn signal light problem
>
>
> > Richard,
> >
> > This sounds like there is a short between the left signal feed wire in
> the
> > column and earth. I've seen this occur when a new stator tube harness is
> > installed. The eye terminals at the top of the tube have to make a tight
> > 90 degree turn in there to connect to their respective switch screws.
> The
> > eye terminals on the original stator harness are much smaller and are
> well
> > sleeved with rubber to prevent this problem. Todays after market
> > replacement harness has much larger eye terminals that can cause the
> > problem.
> > Unplug the harness from behind the grille and see if there is continuity
> > betwen the left turn signal bullet and earth. If there is, you've found
> > the problem.
> >
> > Rich Chrysler

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed May  7 18:52:52 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 08:52:52 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Hundred Water Pump Rebuild
In-Reply-To: <010b01c8b079$1c9d2050$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>
References: <010b01c8b079$1c9d2050$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805071752h79b0ea90l883369ff99f1dadb@mail.gmail.com>

Rich -

Looks like Steve Norton at Cape has the exact seal in his system:

https://www.cape-international.com/store/capeshop.php?parttypes=8&department=&thepart=12991

Maybe just place the order online!

Cheers,

Alan

On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 3:32 AM, Rich C <richchrysler at quickclic.net> wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I have a leaking Hundred water pump that I would like to rebuild. I looked
> through the archives and really didn't see anything directly addressing
> this
> problem.
> I have dismantled it completely and find that the rubber seal, part number
> 1G1145 appears to be the only item damaged. The sealing ring (carbon?)
> part
> 3H1283 and it's mating surface seem fine.
>
> Is this rubber seal available seperately, or at least a rebuild kit for
> this
> pump?
>
> Rich Chrysler

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed May  7 18:58:20 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 08:58:20 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Hundred Water Pump Rebuild
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0805071752h79b0ea90l883369ff99f1dadb@mail.gmail.com>
References: <010b01c8b079$1c9d2050$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>
	<ff59076c0805071752h79b0ea90l883369ff99f1dadb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805071758y39c33635n8823a7c221aec29b@mail.gmail.com>

oh, oops, that puts you to a new pump...

SC parts has it in their system too but no price, maybe send them an email?

http://www.scparts.co.uk/index/lang-2/lkz-195/markenid-1/katnr-1/kat_sprache-2/hrubnr-5/rubrik-24/index.php?tpl=clickable_vertikal.tpl&marker=21#21

Alan

On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 8:52 AM, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

> Rich -
>
> Looks like Steve Norton at Cape has the exact seal in his system:
>
>
> https://www.cape-international.com/store/capeshop.php?parttypes=8&department=&thepart=12991
>
> Maybe just place the order online!
>
> Cheers,
>
> Alan
>
>   On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 3:32 AM, Rich C <richchrysler at quickclic.net>
> wrote:
>
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I have a leaking Hundred water pump that I would like to rebuild. I
> > looked
> > through the archives and really didn't see anything directly addressing
> > this
> > problem.
> > I have dismantled it completely and find that the rubber seal, part
> > number
> > 1G1145 appears to be the only item damaged. The sealing ring (carbon?)
> > part
> > 3H1283 and it's mating surface seem fine.
> >
> > Is this rubber seal available seperately, or at least a rebuild kit for
> > this
> > pump?
> >
> > Rich Chrysler

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed May  7 20:07:00 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 20:07:00 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Hundred Water Pump Rebuild
References: <010b01c8b079$1c9d2050$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>
	<ff59076c0805071752h79b0ea90l883369ff99f1dadb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <011701c8b0b0$3430b880$6801a8c0@shop>

<<Looks like Steve Norton at Cape has the exact seal in his system:

https://www.cape-international.com/store/capeshop.php?parttypes=8&department=&thepart=12991

Maybe just place the order online!>>

Goes to a page with a 100 or so parts on it, Alan!?!?!?!?  

Most likely because you didn't use www.tinyurl.com where not only is the resultant "Link" SHORTER but NOT "wrapped"/"truncated"!!!  And where you can TEST (in a new page) the "new" link to make sure it works as desired!!!!!

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed May  7 19:11:01 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 09:11:01 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Hundred Water Pump Rebuild
In-Reply-To: <011701c8b0b0$3430b880$6801a8c0@shop>
References: <010b01c8b079$1c9d2050$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>
	<ff59076c0805071752h79b0ea90l883369ff99f1dadb@mail.gmail.com>
	<011701c8b0b0$3430b880$6801a8c0@shop>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805071811g1c1b8074rb507d7071ab6e499@mail.gmail.com>

Edminator -

L O O K A T T H E B I G P A R T L I S T E D A T T H E T O P O F T H E P A G
E

Alan

On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 10:07 AM, Ed's Shop <shop at justbrits.com> wrote:

> <<Looks like Steve Norton at Cape has the exact seal in his system:
>
>
> https://www.cape-international.com/store/capeshop.php?parttypes=8&department=&thepart=12991
>
> Maybe just place the order online!>>
>
> Goes to a page with a 100 or so parts on it, Alan!?!?!?!?
>
> Most likely because you didn't use www.tinyurl.com where not only is the
> resultant "Link" SHORTER but NOT "wrapped"/"truncated"!!!  And where you can
> TEST (in a new page) the "new" link to make sure it works as desired!!!!!

From linwoodrose at mac.com  Wed May  7 19:11:49 2008
From: linwoodrose at mac.com (Linwood H Rose)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 21:11:49 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Electrical issue - Need help
Message-ID: <4B5EFD84-6048-41F3-9204-F7D7E6EFCAFF@mac.com>

Last night I took my recently restored BT7 out for a drive, returned  
and parked in the garage. Ran beautifully and I am pleased with how  
everything has performed. UNTIL,today I jumped in to start the car.  
When I hit the starter button there was a brief click and then  
everything was dead.This was not the first time out. I probably have  
about 5 hours driving time with all components working fine.

Those items not dependent upon ignition switching such as lights and  
horn were unresponsive. With ignition switched on everything is dead  
also.

I suspected the battery or a battery connection, because there was no  
heat, smoke or other signs of a typical short. Tested battery and it  
is strong. Checked boot switch and it is functioning properly. A test  
light shows current at the battery to solenoid connection. The  
positive post on the alternator also lights as you would expect.

Since I am using the alternator, my voltage regulator box has the  
brown and the brown/blue wires connected together on one terminal. The  
yellow wires are joined together on another terminal. The brown wires  
show voltage when checked with test light. Yellow do not.

No fuses blown. The upper non-switched fuse block terminal is live and  
lights with test light. Though the horn and lights do not work. The  
lower switched terminal is not energized on either side of the block.

I checked the ground straps in the boot and the one from the engine to  
the frame. Both new, both securely fastened, and yes, I scraped the  
paint off first so they would have a good connection.

So what is the problem? Can anyone help?

Lin
1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast"
1959 Bugeye

From bjcap at optonline.net  Wed May  7 19:14:51 2008
From: bjcap at optonline.net (Carroll A Phillips)
Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 21:14:51 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 door capping needed
Message-ID: <004001c8b0a8$eaa16860$6501a8c0@carrolls>

Hey all,

Need a BJ8 driver side door capping with its original black vinyl in really 
nice shape,prefably NO cuts or wear marks .

Thanks

Carroll Phillips 

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed May  7 19:23:30 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 09:23:30 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Electrical issue - Need help
In-Reply-To: <4B5EFD84-6048-41F3-9204-F7D7E6EFCAFF@mac.com>
References: <4B5EFD84-6048-41F3-9204-F7D7E6EFCAFF@mac.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805071823k26479a07ycc8c39350ff689dc@mail.gmail.com>

Lin -

It's very normal for the terminals on the battery to get corrosion on them
and form an insulation layer to the cable.  Take the cables off and run a
battery terminal cleaner over the terminals and in the cable hole.  I am
pretty sure that will be your problem.  If not also disconnect and reconnect
all ground straps and solenoid / battery switch connections.  If that
doesn't fix it than it is quite likely your battery switch has gone on the
fritz and needs to be replaced.  Bypass the battery switch in the boot and
see if that makes a difference.

Alan

On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 9:11 AM, Linwood H Rose <linwoodrose at mac.com> wrote:

> Last night I took my recently restored BT7 out for a drive, returned
> and parked in the garage. Ran beautifully and I am pleased with how
> everything has performed. UNTIL,today I jumped in to start the car.
> When I hit the starter button there was a brief click and then
> everything was dead.This was not the first time out. I probably have
> about 5 hours driving time with all components working fine.
>
> Those items not dependent upon ignition switching such as lights and
> horn were unresponsive. With ignition switched on everything is dead
> also.
>
> I suspected the battery or a battery connection, because there was no
> heat, smoke or other signs of a typical short. Tested battery and it
> is strong. Checked boot switch and it is functioning properly. A test
> light shows current at the battery to solenoid connection. The
> positive post on the alternator also lights as you would expect.
>
> Since I am using the alternator, my voltage regulator box has the
> brown and the brown/blue wires connected together on one terminal. The
> yellow wires are joined together on another terminal. The brown wires
> show voltage when checked with test light. Yellow do not.
>
> No fuses blown. The upper non-switched fuse block terminal is live and
> lights with test light. Though the horn and lights do not work. The
> lower switched terminal is not energized on either side of the block.
>
> I checked the ground straps in the boot and the one from the engine to
> the frame. Both new, both securely fastened, and yes, I scraped the
> paint off first so they would have a good connection.
>
> So what is the problem? Can anyone help?
>
> Lin
> 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast"
> 1959 Bugeye
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-- 
Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From alexmm at roadrunner.com  Wed May  7 19:28:26 2008
From: alexmm at roadrunner.com (Alex)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 21:28:26 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Electrical issue - Need help
References: <4B5EFD84-6048-41F3-9204-F7D7E6EFCAFF@mac.com>
Message-ID: <00ed01c8b0aa$d0a1c250$6b02a8c0@atc0f226cd3237>

Lin, you may have a defective starter motor. I recently rebuilt mine. There 
was a flat spot on the commutator.

Try this:

Jack the car. Turn off the battery (disconnect one lead on the battery).

Prise off the protective cap on the end of the starter motor. Use a spanner 
and turn the armature. If there's a flat spot or bad winding you may find 
that moving to a new position will let the motor operate.

If so, replace or service the motor. It only takes ten minutes or so to 
remove.

== Alex in Maine
     "The Blue Mainie," 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7
     "Conkling," 1946 MG TC #1321
     Former owner 1957 A-H 100-6, 1967 A-H BJ8,
     1965 MG Midget
     http://users.adelphia.net/~alexmm/ai2q.htm'

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linwood H Rose" <linwoodrose at mac.com>
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 9:11 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Electrical issue - Need help


> Last night I took my recently restored BT7 out for a drive, returned
> and parked in the garage. Ran beautifully and I am pleased with how
> everything has performed. UNTIL,today I jumped in to start the car.
> When I hit the starter button there was a brief click and then
> everything was dead. 

From dougnewton at sbcglobal.net  Wed May  7 19:31:43 2008
From: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net (Doug Newton)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 20:31:43 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Wiring Harnesses
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJqM+k7dGqZHm9DA1W/N/wHCgAAAEAAAABqDHjuVBURGmFgi+OAiwSIBAAAAAA==@sbcglobal.net>

Who makes the best Healey Wiring Harnesses? Any preferences?

Thanks- Doug


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From linwoodrose at mac.com  Wed May  7 19:32:08 2008
From: linwoodrose at mac.com (Linwood H Rose)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 21:32:08 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Electrical issue - Need help
In-Reply-To: <00ed01c8b0aa$d0a1c250$6b02a8c0@atc0f226cd3237>
References: <4B5EFD84-6048-41F3-9204-F7D7E6EFCAFF@mac.com>
	<00ed01c8b0aa$d0a1c250$6b02a8c0@atc0f226cd3237>
Message-ID: <251C3FCC-FD0C-44F2-BF00-E25678BC3CB2@mac.com>

Thanks, Alex! I am using a new gear reduction starter, not the  
original. I don't think a faulty starter would cause this problem  
would it? I don't think a bad starter would cause the horn and lights  
to not work.
I am puzzled.

Lin
1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast"
1959 Bugeye


On May 7, 2008, at 9:28 PM, Alex wrote:

> Lin, you may have a defective starter motor. I recently rebuilt  
> mine. There was a flat spot on the commutator.
>
> Try this:
>
> Jack the car. Turn off the battery (disconnect one lead on the  
> battery).
>
> Prise off the protective cap on the end of the starter motor. Use a  
> spanner and turn the armature. If there's a flat spot or bad winding  
> you may find that moving to a new position will let the motor operate.
>
> If so, replace or service the motor. It only takes ten minutes or so  
> to remove.
>
> == Alex in Maine
>    "The Blue Mainie," 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7
>    "Conkling," 1946 MG TC #1321
>    Former owner 1957 A-H 100-6, 1967 A-H BJ8,
>    1965 MG Midget
>    http://users.adelphia.net/~alexmm/ai2q.htm'
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linwood H Rose" <linwoodrose at mac.com 
> >
> To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 9:11 PM
> Subject: [Healeys] Electrical issue - Need help
>
>
>> Last night I took my recently restored BT7 out for a drive, returned
>> and parked in the garage. Ran beautifully and I am pleased with how
>> everything has performed. UNTIL,today I jumped in to start the car.
>> When I hit the starter button there was a brief click and then
>> everything was dead.

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed May  7 20:50:29 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 20:50:29 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Hundred Water Pump Rebuild
References: <010b01c8b079$1c9d2050$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>
	<ff59076c0805071752h79b0ea90l883369ff99f1dadb@mail.gmail.com>
	<011701c8b0b0$3430b880$6801a8c0@shop>
	<ff59076c0805071811g1c1b8074rb507d7071ab6e499@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001401c8b0b6$46ccea30$6801a8c0@shop>

Gimme ONE good reason that you are TOO lazy to EDIT your "Reply All:" results, Alanmeister.  You really think I need the SAME copy of your reply TWICE???  If you notice, this - just like the prior one - reply IS "edited"!!!

And did you lose your "tab" button??

<<L O O K A T T H E B I G P A R T L I S T E D A T T H E T O P O F T H E P A G E>>

Did you mean to say:

L O O K        A T        T H E        B I G        P A R T         L I S T E D         A T        T H E    T O P        O F        T H E         P A G E

And just WHY would I do what you say when I and The List would would surmise that you are giving us a link to A (as in single) product??

You've been in Hong Kong way TOO long!!!!    LOL

From gilrockwell at verizon.net  Wed May  7 19:54:40 2008
From: gilrockwell at verizon.net (gilrockwell at verizon.net)
Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 20:54:40 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: [Healeys] OT: Prius. Delete if not curious
Message-ID: <12173220.5841771210211680948.JavaMail.root@vms074.mailsrvcs.net>

Hi Bob,

We have a 2005 Prius with about 44,000 mile now and it never gets less than 47 MPG in the winter and averages around 50 in the summer.  The difference is due to longer engine runtime to provide heat in the winter.  We also have a 2007 Camry Hybrid that averages about 38 MPG in the winter and around 40 in the summer and 44 on the highway.  It is as quiet (eerily quiet until you get used to it!) as any Lexus and has a lot of room and you may like it better than the Prius.  You really can't go wrong with either car.  I'm sold, but it is also hard to beat the thrill of the Healey....




From: Bob Johnson <robert.w.johnson at charter.net>
Date: 2008/05/07 Wed PM 04:44:51 CDT
To: Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] OT: Prius. Delete if not curious

Had a chance to drive a Prius this past weekend. Thought I would post my
impressions for anyone who might be interested: Pretty good little car. It is
wierd to press the "Power' and have nothing happen except the radio starts to
play. You get used to that after a while. We drove it from near Charlotte to
Knoxville TN, approximately 225 miles each way. Comfort was pretty good, my
wifes back did not bother her either way. It is small, and the one that I am
driving is rather spartan. Biggest kick against the car was driving through
the last 20 miles of NC and first few miles into TN. It is interstate (I-40),
but it is very curvy. The car was just not really comfortable going through
that interminable chicane. At 50 mph there is just way too much leaning and
swaying. However, on the straight(er) roads it handled just fine at 70-80 mph.
And the mileage... we got 48.9 on the trip up, and 50.2 mpg and the trip back.
That kind of made up for it not being an Avalon. Don't know if they ever
become economically viable what with the high price to start with (compared to
other cars that size), but as gas gets more and more expensive, you certainly
feel smug when you are driving it. My wife is not convinced that she might not
want one.


Bob Johnson
BJ8
_______________________________________________

From insptwo at msn.com  Wed May  7 20:06:38 2008
From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 22:06:38 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Electrical issue - Need help
In-Reply-To: <4B5EFD84-6048-41F3-9204-F7D7E6EFCAFF@mac.com>
References: <4B5EFD84-6048-41F3-9204-F7D7E6EFCAFF@mac.com>
Message-ID: <BLU133-W9E6B4F460EB7D23530C74ADD00@phx.gbl>

Lin:
Had the same problem with my BJ7. Finally found the culprit. Check and clean
all the cable connections where the cable from the battery connects at the
base of your firewall to everything else. It drove me nuts.
Bill
BJ7



> From: linwoodrose at mac.com> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008
21:11:49 -0400> Subject: [Healeys] Electrical issue - Need help> > Last night
I took my recently restored BT7 out for a drive, returned > and parked in the
garage. Ran beautifully and I am pleased with how > everything has performed.
UNTIL,today I jumped in to start the car. > When I hit the starter button
there was a brief click and then > everything was dead.This was not the first
time out. I probably have > about 5 hours driving time with all components
working fine.> > Those items not dependent upon ignition switching such as
lights and > horn were unresponsive. With ignition switched on everything is
dead > also.> > I suspected the battery or a battery connection, because there
was no > heat, smoke or other signs of a typical short. Tested battery and it
> is strong. Checked boot switch and it is functioning properly. A test >
light shows current at the battery to solenoid connection. The > positive post
on the alternator also lights as you would expect.> > Since I am using the
alternator, my voltage regulator box has the > brown and the brown/blue wires
connected together on one terminal. The > yellow wires are joined together on
another terminal. The brown wires > show voltage when checked with test light.
Yellow do not.> > No fuses blown. The upper non-switched fuse block terminal
is live and > lights with test light. Though the horn and lights do not work.
The > lower switched terminal is not energized on either side of the block.> >
I checked the ground straps in the boot and the one from the engine to > the
frame. Both new, both securely fastened, and yes, I scraped the > paint off
first so they would have a good connection.> > So what is the problem? Can
anyone help?> > Lin> 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast"> 1959 Bugeye>
_______________________________________________

From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Wed May  7 21:00:36 2008
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 20:00:36 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Wiring Harnesses
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Doug,

For a concours original harness, Rhode Island Wiring is the best but very
expen$ive.  British Wiring in Illinois used to be good at 1/3 the price of
Rhode Island when Ed and Leslie owned and ran it, but it has since changed
hands so I can't vouch for their quality.

Curt Arndt

On Wed, May 7, 2008 at 6:31 PM, Doug Newton <dougnewton at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

> Who makes the best Healey Wiring Harnesses? Any preferences?
>
> Thanks- Doug
>
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From dgay at simoncontractors.com  Wed May  7 21:30:45 2008
From: dgay at simoncontractors.com (Dave Gay)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 21:30:45 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] OT: Prius. Delete if not curious
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Drove my '66 1098 Sprite from Kansas City to Limon, Colorado, on less
than a tank in 1970.  The gauge showed empty for the last 50 miles.  The
situation may have been helped by the fact that the muffler fell off in
St. Louis (started in Washington, D.C. and drove to Fayetteville, North
Carolina, first).  By the way, I still drive the little car in the
summer ... installed a new muffler.

Dave
'60 Bugeye
'60 BT7
'66 Sprite
Couple of MGB's


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+dgay=simoncontractors.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+dgay=simoncontractors.com at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Alan Seigrist
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 6:47 PM
To: rwil at sbcglobal.net
Cc: Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] OT: Prius. Delete if not curious

I bet you there's some 948 bugeye owners out there that have gotten 40
mpg
on the highway, and that's not a hybrid!  ;P



On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 6:35 AM, <rwil at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> You wrote:
> Had a chance to drive a Prius this past weekend.
> -----------------------
> Over the past three years my wife and I have driven our Prius some
75000
> miles. Our mileage on California freeways at 75+ and secondary roads
has
> almost never been below 46 mpg per tank.  There are some nonintuitive
tricks
> that can help mileage
>
> I would agree that handling on curvy roads is not the Prius' strong
point.
> Here are a few suggestions:  inflate tires to 40psi. Replace tires
with
> better ones; those OEM factory tires are good for mileage and price
only.
> There are groups like the Yahoo priuschat where you can get some
suspension
> modifications that may help. And feed it a little power on those
curves.
>
> You can buy a new Prius for something like $22000 although ours has
about
> everything the factory could think of plus leather upholstery.
>
> Here in Hawaii where we are now, regular gas is about $4.25 per
gallon.
> And we are starting to see more Priuses here now.
>
> I am waiting for someone to make a Prius-like version of a Subaru
Forester
> -- the smallest vehicle that can hold us, our 100# Newfoundland and
stuff
> for a few days' trip.
>
> -Roland
> BN1 #724
> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
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From jerryhay at msn.com  Wed May  7 21:39:10 2008
From: jerryhay at msn.com (ROBERT HAY)
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 23:39:10 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)
Message-ID: <BAY116-W318008858D483E30FAEA74C3D00@phx.gbl>

Car is gone.  Have "Austin-Healey 3000 (Series BN7 and BT7) Service Parts
List, (Third Edition)  December, 1961.  Contains exploded Drawings and all BMC
Parts Numbers.  Best offer by May 15, 2008.  Include $5.00 for shipping and
handling [in US]; I'll pay any extra.  Outside US, actual cost.

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From alexmm at roadrunner.com  Thu May  8 07:16:00 2008
From: alexmm at roadrunner.com (Alex)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 09:16:00 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Electrical issue - Need help
References: <4B5EFD84-6048-41F3-9204-F7D7E6EFCAFF@mac.com>
	<00ed01c8b0aa$d0a1c250$6b02a8c0@atc0f226cd3237>
	<251C3FCC-FD0C-44F2-BF00-E25678BC3CB2@mac.com>
Message-ID: <004801c8b10d$a9456e10$6b02a8c0@atc0f226cd3237>

Lin, if a starter was placing an excessive load on your battery what you say 
might be true. But an open winding or bad commutator would cause an 
electrical open, and there would be no other effect on your car's electrical 
system.

== Alex in Maine
     "The Blue Mainie," 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7
     "Conkling," 1946 MG TC #1321
     Former owner 1957 A-H 100-6, 1967 A-H BJ8,
     1965 MG Midget
     http://users.adelphia.net/~alexmm/ai2q.htm


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linwood H Rose" <linwoodrose at mac.com>
To: "Alex" <alexmm at roadrunner.com>
Cc: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 9:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Electrical issue - Need help


> Thanks, Alex! I am using a new gear reduction starter, not the
> original. I don't think a faulty starter would cause this problem
> would it? I don't think a bad starter would cause the horn and lights
> to not work.
> I am puzzled.
>
> Lin
> 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast"
> 1959 Bugeye

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu May  8 07:36:38 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 21:36:38 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Wiring Harnesses
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Doug -

Autosparks in the UK will make any harness to your exact spec, even
modifying your harness where you can have a braided harness but wired for an
alternator and stuff like that.  You can ask them for copper wiring also,
which is better then the original aluminum wiring used on later healeys.

Alan

On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 9:31 AM, Doug Newton <dougnewton at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

> Who makes the best Healey Wiring Harnesses? Any preferences?
>
> Thanks- Doug

From pennell at cox.net  Thu May  8 08:07:14 2008
From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 10:07:14 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Wiring Harnesses
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0805080636r9aa9a1fkb468e7b6df606b1b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20080508100714.P7ODX.69194.imail@eastrmwml15.mgt.cox.net>

Alan,

Aluminum wiring in Healeys?  Have never seen this.  What years was this done?

Keith Pennell

> Doug -
> 
> Autosparks in the UK will make any harness to your exact spec, even
> modifying your harness where you can have a braided harness but wired for an
> alternator and stuff like that.  You can ask them for copper wiring also,
> which is better then the original aluminum wiring used on later healeys.
> 
> Alan
> 
> On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 9:31 AM, Doug Newton <dougnewton at sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
> 
> > Who makes the best Healey Wiring Harnesses? Any preferences?
> >
> > Thanks- Doug

From ampole at hotmail.com  Thu May  8 08:24:01 2008
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 14:24:01 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Wiring Harnesses
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0805080636r9aa9a1fkb468e7b6df606b1b@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <BLU108-W57F206385202C87B813756D5D00@phx.gbl>

Alan/all

uk manufacturers of harnesses:
Autosparks make most of the healey suppliers harnesses over here, (theres are
standard spec, 166 uk pounds incl vat and delivery) not sure on the awg whilst
The Wiring Harness Company state they use 19.03 (16awg) copper for theirs at
186 uk pounds plus vat and delivery. They will both make any mods such as
alternators etc. These prices are for a bj8 (late) and made yesterday as I'm
after a harness also.

cheers Andy
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From JLLXX at BELLSOUTH.NET  Thu May  8 08:41:30 2008
From: JLLXX at BELLSOUTH.NET (JIM LAUGHRIDGE)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 10:41:30 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] new member
Message-ID: <000801c8b119$9c37a3d0$0200a8c0@advoffice>

hi to every one
 I have been reading the post for sometime but have not tried to post. I am
restoring my bj8 hbj8l35646 as close as I can to original (I have owned the
car most of it's adult life) I have had very little help so far but it would
help to be able to ask some questions from the healey mental giants out there.
if this post goes thru I will know how to do it

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Thu May  8 09:04:08 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 11:04:08 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] new member
References: <000801c8b119$9c37a3d0$0200a8c0@advoffice>
Message-ID: <003501c8b11c$c4647e20$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

Hello Jim,

Your email message came through just fine, so welcome to the list.

Your car's number would be HBJ8L 35646. Our BJ8 Registrar Steve Byers may 
already have your data in his registry. If not, he will no doubt contact you 
to get all your info.

As for questions, etc. fire away!

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "JIM LAUGHRIDGE" <JLLXX at BELLSOUTH.NET>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 10:41 AM
Subject: [Healeys] new member


> hi to every one
> I have been reading the post for sometime but have not tried to post. I am
> restoring my bj8 hbj8l35646 as close as I can to original (I have owned 
> the
> car most of it's adult life) I have had very little help so far but it 
> would
> help to be able to ask some questions from the healey mental giants out 
> there.
> if this post goes thru I will know how to do it
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From jackson_krall at yahoo.com  Thu May  8 09:33:11 2008
From: jackson_krall at yahoo.com (Jackson Krall)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 08:33:11 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Hundred Water Pump Rebuild
In-Reply-To: <010b01c8b079$1c9d2050$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <93090.48263.qm@web52410.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Rich,  Joe Curto should be able to help you with this.
Best
JK
--- Rich C <richchrysler at quickclic.net> wrote:

> Is this rubber seal available seperately, or at
> least a rebuild kit for this
> pump?
> 
> Rich Chrysler



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From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net  Thu May  8 09:39:17 2008
From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 08:39:17 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Wiring Harnesses
References: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJqM+k7dGqZHm9DA1W/N/wHCgAAAEAAAABqDHjuVBURGmFgi+OAiwSIBAAAAAA==@sbcglobal.net><ff59076c0805080636r9aa9a1fkb468e7b6df606b1b@mail.gmail.com>
	<BLU108-W57F206385202C87B813756D5D00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <001b01c8b121$ad522ca0$0800a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>

I ordered from AutoSparks and asked them to throw two extra wires into the 
loom for some additions to the car.  They did it with very little extra 
cost.

Jerry 

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Thu May  8 10:28:11 2008
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 09:28:11 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Electrical issue - Need help
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Message-ID: <9A807B94-A83D-49BA-B651-E766F4FE5A7A@sbcglobal.net>

There is a bad connection on one of the battery connections or ground  
connections. Probably in the battery switch. You need to have a test  
light and start accross the battery. put the clip  on the ground  
terminal and then test for power working away from the battery one  
connection at a time. post, terminal, cable. then you can move the  
ground side and work out until you have no power.

The other easy way you can try is to turn on the headlights and wait  
about 10 minutes then go over all the battery cable connections, 
( solenoid, battery terminals. shut off switch, ground cables) . When  
you get to the one that is warm to the touch you have found your bad  
connection.


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

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On May 7, 2008, at 6:11 PM, Linwood H Rose wrote:

> Last night I took my recently restored BT7 out for a drive, returned
> and parked in the garage. Ran beautifully and I am pleased with how
> everything has performed. UNTIL,today I jumped in to start the car.
> When I hit the starter button there was a brief click and then
> everything was dead.This was not the first time out. I probably have
> about 5 hours driving time with all components working fine.
>
> Those items not dependent upon ignition switching such as lights and
> horn were unresponsive. With ignition switched on everything is dead
> also.
>
> I suspected the battery or a battery connection, because there was no
> heat, smoke or other signs of a typical short. Tested battery and it
> is strong. Checked boot switch and it is functioning properly. A test
> light shows current at the battery to solenoid connection. The
> positive post on the alternator also lights as you would expect.
>
> Since I am using the alternator, my voltage regulator box has the
> brown and the brown/blue wires connected together on one terminal. The
> yellow wires are joined together on another terminal. The brown wires
> show voltage when checked with test light. Yellow do not.
>
> No fuses blown. The upper non-switched fuse block terminal is live and
> lights with test light. Though the horn and lights do not work. The
> lower switched terminal is not energized on either side of the block.
>
> I checked the ground straps in the boot and the one from the engine to
> the frame. Both new, both securely fastened, and yes, I scraped the
> paint off first so they would have a good connection.
>
> So what is the problem? Can anyone help?
>
> Lin
> 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast"
> 1959 Bugeye
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From ampole at hotmail.com  Thu May  8 10:31:12 2008
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 16:31:12 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] new member
In-Reply-To: <000801c8b119$9c37a3d0$0200a8c0@advoffice>
References: <000801c8b119$9c37a3d0$0200a8c0@advoffice>
Message-ID: <BLU108-W44DF79113F4A51F8C5BBC0D5D00@phx.gbl>

Welcome Jim

I also have a BJ8 not far from your build, 35244. Ive only been on the list a
couple of years but its great for any questions you have, also try looking
them up on the archives:
http://www.team.net/archiveI've also been playing with a bj8 restoration
website while my body is being painted, that has a few useful items such as
bmc manual part numbers, list of lucas items used on the bj8 etc:
www.austin-healey3000.com
Andy

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From edriver at sasktel.net  Thu May  8 11:34:28 2008
From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver)
Date: Thu, 08 May 2008 11:34:28 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Marco Carcich
Message-ID: <482339A4.1090506@sasktel.net>

Marco

Please contact me off the List

Kind regards
Ed

From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com  Thu May  8 13:05:57 2008
From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 12:05:57 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Electrical issue - Need help-Battery Switch
In-Reply-To: <9A807B94-A83D-49BA-B651-E766F4FE5A7A@sbcglobal.net>
References: <4B5EFD84-6048-41F3-9204-F7D7E6EFCAFF@mac.com>
	<9A807B94-A83D-49BA-B651-E766F4FE5A7A@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <BLU117-W14B3E2AFCF557E0466855BBFD00@phx.gbl>

Does someone have a "How to fix" the battery Switch ?  Mine is shot, so I am
direct wiring for now.

Richard of CA/KY
BN7
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From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Thu May  8 13:46:16 2008
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 12:46:16 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Electrical issue - Need help-Battery Switch
In-Reply-To: <BLU117-W14B3E2AFCF557E0466855BBFD00@phx.gbl>
References: <4B5EFD84-6048-41F3-9204-F7D7E6EFCAFF@mac.com>
	<9A807B94-A83D-49BA-B651-E766F4FE5A7A@sbcglobal.net>
	<BLU117-W14B3E2AFCF557E0466855BBFD00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AE5B9868-44DD-40C5-A8EF-BDA3ABBB5D02@sbcglobal.net>

We had a tech article in Austin Healey Marque last year. We also have  
a rebuild kit for the switch with the instructions



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

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On May 8, 2008, at 12:05 PM, Richard Collins wrote:

> Does someone have a "How to fix" the battery Switch ?  Mine is  
> shot, so I am direct wiring for now.
>
> Richard of CA/KY
> BN7

From pennell at cox.net  Thu May  8 15:01:00 2008
From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 17:01:00 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Wiper refills again
Message-ID: <20080508170100.N269S.72716.imail@eastrmwml15.mgt.cox.net>

Hello List,

A followup to the wiper thread.  I had to replace the refills on one of my own cars the other day.  I looked in 3-4 of the chain auto parts stores without finding what I thought would work well.  Went to NAPA.  They had just the right stuff!  NAPA brand refills #762-3184.  18 inch and 5/16 wide.  These have one metal clip in one end.  The refills easily slide into the holder although you will need to enlarge the gap in the metal clip by 1/16 inch for them to properly catch in the holder.  Then simply cut them off at 9 inches.

Piece of cake!  All done in 15 minutes!  You also have two 9 inch pieces for a future replacement!!!

Keith Pennell

From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca  Thu May  8 15:56:43 2008
From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek and Gwen Sharp)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 17:56:43 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Hundred Water Pump Rebuild
References: <010b01c8b079$1c9d2050$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <BAYC1-PASMTP024AFB9958BC08D520E2E1C3D00@CEZ.ICE>

Rich,

There was guy selling rebuilt water pumps on eBay a few months back.  I 
called him as I want to rebuild the original pump for my BT7.  He says he 
rebuilds all types of water pumps for British Cars, including Healeys but I 
have no idea if he will sell the parts separately.  I would try calling him. 
His name is John and the number is 1 800 475 9257 or email at 
jaguar1355 at aol.com  I have no references on the quality of his work or 
parts.

cheers,

Mirek

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rich C" <richchrysler at quickclic.net>
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 3:32 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Hundred Water Pump Rebuild


> Hello all,
>
> I have a leaking Hundred water pump that I would like to rebuild. I looked
> through the archives and really didn't see anything directly addressing 
> this
> problem.
> I have dismantled it completely and find that the rubber seal, part number
> 1G1145 appears to be the only item damaged. The sealing ring (carbon?) 
> part
> 3H1283 and it's mating surface seem fine.
>
> Is this rubber seal available seperately, or at least a rebuild kit for 
> this
> pump?
>
> Rich Chrysler
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From dougnewton at sbcglobal.net  Thu May  8 16:29:52 2008
From: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net (Doug Newton)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 17:29:52 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Kingpin for BJ8
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJqM+k7dGqZHm9DA1W/N/wHCgAAAEAAAAGzWBqPQxpdKo2DXf89XMxkBAAAAAA==@sbcglobal.net>

I have a defective Kingpin on my late model BJ8 and I dont want to buy a
whole set if I dont need one; does anyone have a new one they might want to
sell? Also the upper and lower bushings, too.

Thanks- Doug


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From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Thu May  8 18:20:47 2008
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 10:20:47 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] new member
In-Reply-To: <000801c8b119$9c37a3d0$0200a8c0@advoffice>
References: <000801c8b119$9c37a3d0$0200a8c0@advoffice>
Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F534@itfexch5.central.det.win>

G'day Jim

Welcome to the most useful timewaster that's ever been thought of.

There is no doubt this is a font of all knowledge when it comes to
Healeys and Austin-Healeys so sit back and enjoy the ride and please
take part whenever you can.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

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

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[mailto:healeys-bounces+patrick.quinn=det.nsw.edu.au at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of JIM LAUGHRIDGE
Sent: Friday, 9 May 2008 12:42 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] new member

hi to every one
 I have been reading the post for sometime but have not tried to post. I
am
restoring my bj8 hbj8l35646 as close as I can to original (I have owned
the
car most of it's adult life) I have had very little help so far but it
would
help to be able to ask some questions from the healey mental giants out
there.
if this post goes thru I will know how to do it
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From fredwescoe at windstream.net  Thu May  8 19:08:13 2008
From: fredwescoe at windstream.net (Fred Wescoe)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 21:08:13 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Indy 500 Tickets, Not Healey Related
Message-ID: <003001c8b171$27fe57e0$6500a8c0@D10F7N31>

If you are not interested in going to this year's Indianapolis 500 race,
please delete.











Listers,

I have owned 8 tickets to the Indianapolis 500 for over 50 years. As it
happens every now and then, 2 of the tickets may be available if anyone is
interested.

These tickets are 2 Paddock Box seats in Box 16, Row S, seats 9 and 10. This
means the seats are 19 elevated rows off the surface of the race track. The
two tickets are with another set of 2 in which I sit. The tickets are located
on the main straight, about 60 feet past the start/finish line (and the flag
tower), across from the pits, the scoring towers, the beauty queens and the
winner's circle. The seats are terrific for the action and are out of the sun
once the race starts. The race is Sunday, May 25.

I will know definitely about the availability of the tickets in a day or so.
There is also a possibility of one of our dry camping sites (20' x 20') being
available. Our group has a total of 6 spots for RVs, etc. If the site is also
available, it is for Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

I buy the tickets from the track every year as a repeat customer and they are
$90 each, they would only be available as a pair, and the camping site is $50.
The face value is all I am asking for the tickets and the camping site. In the
past, I have sold these tickets for $300 a set, at the track, on race day.

If anyone is interested, please reply to me off line.

Fred

63 BJ7

From fredwescoe at windstream.net  Thu May  8 19:08:27 2008
From: fredwescoe at windstream.net (Fred Wescoe)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 21:08:27 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Indy 500 Tickets, Not Healey Related
Message-ID: <003f01c8b171$4e34c0c0$6500a8c0@D10F7N31>

If you are not interested in going to this year's Indianapolis 500 race,
please delete.











Listers,

I have owned 8 tickets to the Indianapolis 500 for over 50 years. As it
happens every now and then, 2 of the tickets may be available if anyone is
interested.

These tickets are 2 Paddock Box seats in Box 16, Row S, seats 9 and 10. This
means the seats are 19 elevated rows off the surface of the race track. The
two tickets are with another set of 2 in which I sit. The tickets are located
on the main straight, about 60 feet past the start/finish line (and the flag
tower), across from the pits, the scoring towers, the beauty queens and the
winner's circle. The seats are terrific for the action and are out of the sun
once the race starts. The race is Sunday, May 25.

I will know definitely about the availability of the tickets in a day or so.
There is also a possibility of one of our dry camping sites (20' x 20') being
available. Our group has a total of 6 spots for RVs, etc. If the site is also
available, it is for Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

I buy the tickets from the track every year as a repeat customer and they are
$90 each, they would only be available as a pair, and the camping site is $50.
The face value is all I am asking for the tickets and the camping site. In the
past, I have sold these tickets for $300 a set, at the track, on race day.

If anyone is interested, please reply to me off line.

Fred

63 BJ7

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Thu May  8 19:34:11 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 21:34:11 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Burnout
Message-ID: <00a501c8b174$c8e2ab40$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

Friday Funnies a bit early.....Turn on your sound.

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type video/x-ms-wmv which had a name of PBurnoutInternational.wmv]

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Thu May  8 19:51:34 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 21:51:34 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Burnout
References: <00a501c8b174$c8e2ab40$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <00c601c8b177$364d2870$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

Oops, sorry about that.

Rich
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Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 9:34 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Burnout


> Friday Funnies a bit early.....Turn on your sound.
>
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> name of PBurnoutInternational.wmv]
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From shop at justbrits.com  Thu May  8 21:52:22 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 21:52:22 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Burnout
References: <00a501c8b174$c8e2ab40$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <003201c8b188$16a1cbf0$6801a8c0@shop>

<<Friday Funnies a bit early.....Turn on your sound.

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type video/x-ms-wmv which had a name of PBurnoutInternational.wmv]>>

Try it again BUT with www.tinyurl.com , Rich<G>!!

From ynotink at msn.com  Thu May  8 22:03:19 2008
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 04:03:19 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Green Helmet
Message-ID: <BAY101-F397058F46BC24BB2ADBB0FA5D30@phx.gbl>

I'm watching The Green Helmet on TCM at the moment. A lot of racing footage 
circa 1961 and even some Healeys...

Bill Lawrence

From jvwojcik at comcast.net  Thu May  8 22:02:31 2008
From: jvwojcik at comcast.net (Jim Wojcik)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 23:02:31 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Prius loving Healey owners
Message-ID: <000701c8b189$826aeaa0$8740bfe0$@net>

I am another person who speaks for the Prius. It is my wife's daily driver.
It is really a unique piece of engineering, and when I am driving it, I
attend to a totally new esthetic, (preserving momentum and energy is almost
as much fun as acceleration), and I feel like I am getting away with
something besides. The whole notion of regenerative braking is a real kick.
The car has been trouble free during a year and a half of ownership. 

 

Downsides: It is a bit noisy compared to heavier cars, (but not like a
Healey, more like a Civic). I dislike the foot operated emergency brake and
the traction control, which makes it no fun to drive in snow, Apart from
that, it feels like a real car, is reasonably comfortable, really does get
great mileage,  and deserves consideration from anyone in the market for new
wheels. There are cheaper high mileage cars available but none feel as solid
or get  quite as much from a gallon of gas. As people buy such technology
the manufacturers are motivated to improve it. I hope to see something like
it from BMW or Mini, prompting another purchase. Jim Wojcik, BN7

From johnfredericks at comcast.net  Thu May  8 22:15:53 2008
From: johnfredericks at comcast.net (John Fredericks)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 21:15:53 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Distributor Guy
In-Reply-To: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJqM+k7dGqZHm9DA1W/N/wHCgAAAEAAAAADCmkcj87xLhi4gTSug4cIBAAAAAA==@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <002201c8b18b$5ff39ab0$6501a8c0@EA5E71A6DE4A4D9>

Maybe you are thinking of Jeff Schlemmer.  Never had him rebuild a unit, but
I have heard great things.  He also recurves them to run better with today's
fuel.


http://www.advanceddistributors.com/testimonials07.htm
Advanced Distributors
1149 Quincy Street
Shakopee, MN 55379
              (612)-804-5543
E-MAIL: jeff at advanceddistributors.com


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From: healeys-bounces+johnfredericks=comcast.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+johnfredericks=comcast.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Doug Newton
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:44 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Distributor Guy


Does anyone know the name of the guy in Wisconsin (I think) that rebuilds
distributors?


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From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Thu May  8 22:36:26 2008
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 14:36:26 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Green Helmet
In-Reply-To: <BAY101-F397058F46BC24BB2ADBB0FA5D30@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY101-F397058F46BC24BB2ADBB0FA5D30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F539@itfexch5.central.det.win>

G'day Bill

Can't resist.

The Green Helmet was written by popular Australian novelist Jon Cleary
who was also very much a car enthusiast. He owned one of the first
Jensen 541s and even drove it overland from the UK to Australia.

Here ends your (Oz) lesson for today.

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 WILLIAM B LAWRENCE
Sent: Friday, 9 May 2008 2:03 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Green Helmet

I'm watching The Green Helmet on TCM at the moment. A lot of racing
footage
circa 1961 and even some Healeys...

Bill Lawrence

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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri May  9 00:02:09 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 14:02:09 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Prius loving Healey owners
In-Reply-To: <000701c8b189$826aeaa0$8740bfe0$@net>
References: <000701c8b189$826aeaa0$8740bfe0$@net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805082302g52356545h85687a9ac0f0ad65@mail.gmail.com>

Plus if everyone in the US bought and drove high mileage cars we
wouldn't have to buy oil from people who hate us anymore!



On 5/9/08, Jim Wojcik <jvwojcik at comcast.net> wrote:
> I am another person who speaks for the Prius. It is my wife's daily driver.
> It is really a unique piece of engineering, and when I am driving it, I
> attend to a totally new esthetic, (preserving momentum and energy is almost
> as much fun as acceleration), and I feel like I am getting away with
> something besides. The whole notion of regenerative braking is a real kick.
> The car has been trouble free during a year and a half of ownership.
>
>
>
> Downsides: It is a bit noisy compared to heavier cars, (but not like a
> Healey, more like a Civic). I dislike the foot operated emergency brake and
> the traction control, which makes it no fun to drive in snow, Apart from
> that, it feels like a real car, is reasonably comfortable, really does get
> great mileage,  and deserves consideration from anyone in the market for new
> wheels. There are cheaper high mileage cars available but none feel as solid
> or get  quite as much from a gallon of gas. As people buy such technology
> the manufacturers are motivated to improve it. I hope to see something like
> it from BMW or Mini, prompting another purchase. Jim Wojcik, BN7
> _______________________________________________
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'64 BJ8

From djg at gavinassociates.com  Fri May  9 03:47:47 2008
From: djg at gavinassociates.com (Dennis Gavin)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 05:47:47 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] fuel/brake/battery cable routing
Message-ID: <004701c8b1b9$bd3f7da0$37be78e0$@com>

I'm trying to route the fuel line, brake line and battery cable from rear to
front in the proper fashion. What pictures I'm able to find show several
methods such as brake & fuel lines together in one clip or in two clips with
one fastener. Also I've been advised to use two clips with one fastener for
the battery cable and the fuel line that sounds dangerous to me? What is the
right way to run, attach and route? Any help would be most appreciated. My
car is a BJ7. We're in the home stretch of full restoration in Mass. Thank
you for your efforts.

 

Dennis Gavin

Sudbury, Mass.

63 BJ7

From speedwell at mindspring.com  Fri May  9 05:25:39 2008
From: speedwell at mindspring.com (Mike Horsman)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 07:25:39 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 278
Message-ID: <000601c8b1c7$6c441ab0$0801a8c0@speedwel759usy>

RE message 5

 

Hi Doug,

 

Is your king pin defective or just worn out? If it is worn out, you can bet
the other is not far behind it. Always replace or rebuild suspension
components as a pair. Apple hydraulics will rebuild your king pins properly
for $160. if you provide the "major  suspension kit". If you love your car,
spend the money and do it right. You will be very glad you did.

 

Cheers,

Mike

From MBran89793 at aol.com  Fri May  9 08:20:30 2008
From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 10:20:30 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies?
Message-ID: <c07.35939f38.3555b7ae@aol.com>

Does this qualify as a Friday  Funnies?
 
Subject: FW: Harry S. Truman GREAT  President! 

When President Truman retired from office in 1952, his  income was
substantially a U.S. Army pension reported to have been $13,507.72 a 
year. Congress, noting that he was paying for his stamps and personally 
licking them, granted him an "allowance" and, later, a retroactive  pension 
of $25,000 per year. 

When offered corporate positions at large  salaries, he 
declined, stating, "You don't want me. You want the office of  the 
president, and that doesn't belong to me. It belongs to the American  
people and it's not for sale." Even later, on May 6, 1971, when Congress  
was preparing to award him the Medal of Honor on his 87th birthday, he  
refused to accept it, writing, "I don't consider that I have done  anything  
which should be the reason for any award, Congressional or otherwise."  

We now see that the Clintons have found a new level of success in  
cashing in on the presidency, resulting in untold wealth. Today, many in 
Congress also have found a way to become quite wealthy while  enjoying 
the fruits of their offices. Politicaloffices  are now for sale. 

Was good old Harry Truman correct when he observed,  "My choice early  
in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician.  And 
to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference. I, for one, believe the  
piano  
player job to be much more honorable than current politicians".  







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From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Fri May  9 08:36:16 2008
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 15:36:16 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies?
In-Reply-To: <c07.35939f38.3555b7ae@aol.com>
References: <c07.35939f38.3555b7ae@aol.com>
Message-ID: <20080509143604.F1F31187675@autox.team.net>

I don't doubt that you'll get some flak for this even if it seems to be
substantially true of modern politicians in general. It is not my place to
comment on specific politicians other than our own. Speaking of which, it is
a matter of public note over here that Tony Blair, more loved in the US than
the UK it sometimes seems, has had all four feet in the trough for a while
now. And it's best not even to think of his wife!
Simon


Does this qualify as a Friday  Funnies?
 
Subject: FW: Harry S. Truman GREAT  President! 

When President Truman retired from office in 1952, his  income was
Was good old Harry Truman correct when he observed,  "My choice early  
in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician.
And 
to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference. I, for one, believe the  
piano  
player job to be much more honorable than current politicians".  

From Edward.Santoro at drbc.state.nj.us  Fri May  9 08:52:32 2008
From: Edward.Santoro at drbc.state.nj.us (Ed Santoro)
Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 10:52:32 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies?
In-Reply-To: <c07.35939f38.3555b7ae@aol.com>
References: <c07.35939f38.3555b7ae@aol.com>
Message-ID: <48246530.4010109@drbc.state.nj.us>

Absolutely !!!  EDS

MBran89793 at aol.com wrote:
> Does this qualify as a Friday  Funnies?
>  
> Subject: FW: Harry S. Truman GREAT  President! 
>
> When President Truman retired from office in 1952, his  income was
> substantially a U.S. Army pension reported to have been $13,507.72 a 
> year. Congress, noting that he was paying for his stamps and personally 
> licking them, granted him an "allowance" and, later, a retroactive  pension 
> of $25,000 per year. 
>
> When offered corporate positions at large  salaries, he 
> declined, stating, "You don't want me. You want the office of  the 
> president, and that doesn't belong to me. It belongs to the American  
> people and it's not for sale." Even later, on May 6, 1971, when Congress  
> was preparing to award him the Medal of Honor on his 87th birthday, he  
> refused to accept it, writing, "I don't consider that I have done  anything  
> which should be the reason for any award, Congressional or otherwise."  
>
> We now see that the Clintons have found a new level of success in  
> cashing in on the presidency, resulting in untold wealth. Today, many in 
> Congress also have found a way to become quite wealthy while  enjoying 
> the fruits of their offices. Politicaloffices  are now for sale. 
>
> Was good old Harry Truman correct when he observed,  "My choice early  
> in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician.  And 
> to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference. I, for one, believe the  
> piano  
> player job to be much more honorable than current politicians".  
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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From ah62bn7 at yahoo.com  Fri May  9 09:01:18 2008
From: ah62bn7 at yahoo.com (Austin Healey)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 08:01:18 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Which replacement fuel tank for 62 BN7?
Message-ID: <240890.1509.qm@web55514.mail.re4.yahoo.com>

Hello all,

After apparently running out of gas 6 times in 30 min
in my 62 BN7, I fitted a new fuel pump, and then
learned that little fuel is getting to the pump
because the tank has a lot of black debris in it. It's
an original tank, so I'm writing to ask about
replacement tanks. Moss says they finally have a
correct-fitting zinc-coated steel tank for $300, and
there are aluminum and stainless tanks available. What
do you recommend and why? By the way, after sitting
for 18 years, I had the original tank cleaned and
coated 5 years ago, and it's apparently deteriorating,
so I don't want to keep the original tank.

Thanks very much,

RSS


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From johnfredericks at comcast.net  Fri May  9 09:06:57 2008
From: johnfredericks at comcast.net (John Fredericks)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 08:06:57 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies?  Politcal Statement;
 Delete If  Not Interested
In-Reply-To: <c07.35939f38.3555b7ae@aol.com>
Message-ID: <000201c8b1e6$53a955a0$6501a8c0@EA5E71A6DE4A4D9>

Truman was truly honorable.  The Clintons simply followed the path blazed by
a prior former president.

The New York Times had this to say when Ronald Wilson Reagan pocketed $2
million in speaking fees in Japan:

"Former Presidents haven't always comported themselves with dignity after
leaving the Oval Office. But none have plunged so blatantly into pure
commercialism."

-----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 MBran89793 at aol.com
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 7:21 AM
To: bighealey at charter.net; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies?


Does this qualify as a Friday  Funnies?

Subject: FW: Harry S. Truman GREAT  President!

When President Truman retired from office in 1952, his  income was
substantially a U.S. Army pension reported to have been $13,507.72 a
year. Congress, noting that he was paying for his stamps and personally
licking them, granted him an "allowance" and, later, a retroactive  pension
of $25,000 per year.

When offered corporate positions at large  salaries, he
declined, stating, "You don't want me. You want the office of  the
president, and that doesn't belong to me. It belongs to the American
people and it's not for sale." Even later, on May 6, 1971, when Congress
was preparing to award him the Medal of Honor on his 87th birthday, he
refused to accept it, writing, "I don't consider that I have done  anything

which should be the reason for any award, Congressional or otherwise."

We now see that the Clintons have found a new level of success in
cashing in on the presidency, resulting in untold wealth. Today, many in
Congress also have found a way to become quite wealthy while  enjoying
the fruits of their offices. Politicaloffices  are now for sale.

Was good old Harry Truman correct when he observed,  "My choice early
in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician.
And
to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference. I, for one, believe the
piano
player job to be much more honorable than current politicians".







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From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Fri May  9 09:09:33 2008
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 08:09:33 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] fuel/brake/battery cable routing
In-Reply-To: <004701c8b1b9$bd3f7da0$37be78e0$@com>
References: <004701c8b1b9$bd3f7da0$37be78e0$@com>
Message-ID: <4B8AA257-30B6-469E-B831-DC718896CC21@sbcglobal.net>

Dennis , Attached is a photo of how the cable, brake line and fuel
line are attached. This is exactly how they were attached at the
factory.

o?<




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

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On May 9, 2008, at 2:47 AM, Dennis Gavin wrote:
> I'm trying to route the fuel line, brake line and battery cable
> from rear to
> front in the proper fashion. What pictures I'm able to find show
> several
> methods such as brake & fuel lines together in one clip or in two
> clips with
> one fastener. Also I've been advised to use two clips with one
> fastener for
> the battery cable and the fuel line that sounds dangerous to me?
> What is the
> right way to run, attach and route? Any help would be most
> appreciated. My
> car is a BJ7. We're in the home stretch of full restoration in
> Mass. Thank
> you for your efforts.
>
>
>
> Dennis Gavin
>
> Sudbury, Mass.
>
> 63 BJ7
> ]

From rthrift at cox.net  Fri May  9 09:21:36 2008
From: rthrift at cox.net (RThrift)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 8:21:36 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies?
Message-ID: <20080509112136.3DKBC.123075.imail@fed1rmwml34>

You specifically mention the Clintons.  However, Bush's cronies have profiteered to a FAR greater extent thanks to contracts for "support" in Iraq.  You don't think they'll pay him back in spades after he leaves office?  

Your 2nd paragraph gives a clue.  What you describe is NOT an issue with current politicians.  Rather it's a problem due DIRECTLY to current corporate business practice.

All In The Family -Company Official Defends No-Bid Army Contract
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/04/25/60minutes/main551091.shtml
Vice President Dick Cheney was the former CEO of Halliburton. 

Richard


---- MBran89793 at aol.com wrote: 
Does this qualify as a Friday  Funnies?
 
Subject: FW: Harry S. Truman GREAT  President! 

When President Truman retired from office in 1952, his  income was
substantially a U.S. Army pension reported to have been $13,507.72 a 
year. Congress, noting that he was paying for his stamps and personally 
licking them, granted him an "allowance" and, later, a retroactive  pension 
of $25,000 per year. 

When offered corporate positions at large  salaries, he 
declined, stating, "You don't want me. You want the office of  the 
president, and that doesn't belong to me. It belongs to the American  
people and it's not for sale." Even later, on May 6, 1971, when Congress  
was preparing to award him the Medal of Honor on his 87th birthday, he  
refused to accept it, writing, "I don't consider that I have done  anything  
which should be the reason for any award, Congressional or otherwise."  

We now see that the Clintons have found a new level of success in  
cashing in on the presidency, resulting in untold wealth. Today, many in 
Congress also have found a way to become quite wealthy while  enjoying 
the fruits of their offices. Politicaloffices  are now for sale. 

Was good old Harry Truman correct when he observed,  "My choice early  
in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician.  And 
to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference. I, for one, believe the  
piano  
player job to be much more honorable than current politicians".  

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Fri May  9 09:35:56 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 11:35:56 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny...Fw: short story
Message-ID: <012f01c8b1ea$6014d220$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

One day, long, long ago.......
there lived a woman who did not whine, nag or bitch.


But this was a long time ago.......

and it was just that one day.

The End

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From caddi5 at comcast.net  Fri May  9 09:53:46 2008
From: caddi5 at comcast.net (caddi5 at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 15:53:46 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] inner Sill,hinge & shut pillar replacement
Message-ID: <050920081553.4524.4824738A000C477E000011AC2215578674CA070B0B0E0C@comcast.net>

Hello list,
I have stripped off the fiber glass fenders and  rockers on my 1959 BN4 and the sins of the p.o. have been revealed. I will need front inner fender patches,complete inner sill assy.,hinge pillar repair,shut pillar assy., etc.etc. (what a hack job!) So I need alot of help ....first what brand of parts do I buy ? Kilmartin,AH spares,Moss, China Joes???  Next does anyone have pictures, measurements, where to start? I must be insane,but I will complete this car even if it kills me, (haha) it most likely will. Any and all info. will be greatly appreciated. I have pics. I can send to anyone thats interested.
Mitch  59 bn4  (whats left of one)

From hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu  Fri May  9 09:54:40 2008
From: hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu (Michael Hartfield)
Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 08:54:40 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Headlight fit problems
Message-ID: <C449C1D0.44C3%hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu>

I am re-birthing a '65 BJ8 after having been severely hit in the RF.  At
this point the car has been painted and I am re-assembling chrome pieces,
and lights, etc.

When I examined the new RF headlight opening in the wing/shroud I found it
is 1/2" out of round.  So much so, that I may not be able to drill the third
hole to anchor the headlight bucket.  And even if I do attach the headlight,
the body will not follow the contour of the headlight rim.

Any ideas???

Michael Hartfield

From JLLXX at BELLSOUTH.NET  Fri May  9 10:15:59 2008
From: JLLXX at BELLSOUTH.NET (JIM LAUGHRIDGE)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 12:15:59 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] fridays funnies
Message-ID: <000801c8b1ef$f92e4b80$0200a8c0@advoffice>

 this ones goes back 30 years and you probably have heard it but I am new here
and I can get by with posting it again

do you know why the British did not build television's

answer
 they could not figure how to make them leak oil

Jim Laughridge
jllxx at bellsouth.net

From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Fri May  9 10:23:11 2008
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard  Hartnett)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 09:23:11 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny - Auto Related - Sort Of
Message-ID: <EDEEC032D4EB438B86D683DB927AD5E3@LeonardPC>

There was a farmer, Perley Moore, who had recently bought a truck and found
that the "basic price" was only the beginning.  Once the salesman had added on
all the extras - towing package, toolbox, fifth-wheeler attachment, etc. - the
price was a quite a bit higher.  Well, by a strange turn of fate, that same
salesman stopped by Perley's farm one day to buy a cow.  The dealer examined
the herd, picked out a likely specimen, and asked about the price.

"That's a hundred-dollar cow" Moore replied directly.

"That's fair enough" said the salesman.

"Well, now, that's the basic price," Moore added, getting out pencil and
paper. "There are one or two extras, of course." He made a few notes and
handed the paper to the dealer. Here is the final invoice:
      Basic cow $100
      Two-tone exterior $45
      Storage compartment and
      dispensing device $60
      Four spigots @ $10 each $40
      Genuine cowhide upholstery $75
      Dual horns @ $7.50 each $15
      Automatic fly-swatter $35

      Total $370

From:  Letter from Vermont, May 8, 2008

Christopher Kimball,  Founder and Editor,  America's Test Kitchen


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

From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Fri May  9 10:32:25 2008
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 09:32:25 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] fridays funnies
In-Reply-To: <000801c8b1ef$f92e4b80$0200a8c0@advoffice>
References: <000801c8b1ef$f92e4b80$0200a8c0@advoffice>
Message-ID: <a3b984e10805090932r5cc583bap1ef12d02cb23d32b@mail.gmail.com>

That was actually why British Leyland never built TV sets.  Along with that
in 1975 Lucas came out with a home vacuum cleaner.  It was the only product
they ever produced that didn't suck.

On 5/9/08, JIM LAUGHRIDGE <JLLXX at bellsouth.net> wrote:
>
> this ones goes back 30 years and you probably have heard it but I am new
> here
> and I can get by with posting it again
>
> do you know why the British did not build television's
>
> answer
> they could not figure how to make them leak oil
>
> Jim Laughridge
> jllxx at bellsouth.net
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From bighealey at charter.net  Fri May  9 11:07:30 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 10:07:30 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Which replacement fuel tank for 62 BN7?
In-Reply-To: <240890.1509.qm@web55514.mail.re4.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <001201c8b1f7$2b0c8b60$1002a8c0@TRACY>

I used a Moss tank about 6 years ago.  No problems, fit well and will out
last me.

Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Austin Healey
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 8:01 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Which replacement fuel tank for 62 BN7?

Hello all,

After apparently running out of gas 6 times in 30 min
in my 62 BN7, I fitted a new fuel pump, and then
learned that little fuel is getting to the pump
because the tank has a lot of black debris in it. It's
an original tank, so I'm writing to ask about
replacement tanks. Moss says they finally have a
correct-fitting zinc-coated steel tank for $300, and
there are aluminum and stainless tanks available. What
do you recommend and why? By the way, after sitting
for 18 years, I had the original tank cleaned and
coated 5 years ago, and it's apparently deteriorating,
so I don't want to keep the original tank.

Thanks very much,

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From rfinn1 at comcast.net  Fri May  9 12:05:01 2008
From: rfinn1 at comcast.net (richard)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 14:05:01 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Prius loving Healey owners
References: <000701c8b189$826aeaa0$8740bfe0$@net>
	<ff59076c0805082302g52356545h85687a9ac0f0ad65@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <006101c8b1ff$33c82270$6701a8c0@PC325862970629>

Alan

What is the life of the batteries, how much to dispose of the old ones,  and 
the cost of replacements?

richard finn

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
To: "Jim Wojcik" <jvwojcik at comcast.net>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 2:02 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Prius loving Healey owners


> Plus if everyone in the US bought and drove high mileage cars we
> wouldn't have to buy oil from people who hate us anymore!
>
>
>
> On 5/9/08, Jim Wojcik <jvwojcik at comcast.net> wrote:
>> I am another person who speaks for the Prius. It is my wife's daily 
>> driver.
>> It is really a unique piece of engineering, and when I am driving it, I
>> attend to a totally new esthetic, (preserving momentum and energy is 
>> almost
>> as much fun as acceleration), and I feel like I am getting away with
>> something besides. The whole notion of regenerative braking is a real 
>> kick.
>> The car has been trouble free during a year and a half of ownership.
>>
>>
>>
>> Downsides: It is a bit noisy compared to heavier cars, (but not like a
>> Healey, more like a Civic). I dislike the foot operated emergency brake 
>> and
>> the traction control, which makes it no fun to drive in snow, Apart from
>> that, it feels like a real car, is reasonably comfortable, really does 
>> get
>> great mileage,  and deserves consideration from anyone in the market for 
>> new
>> wheels. There are cheaper high mileage cars available but none feel as 
>> solid
>> or get  quite as much from a gallon of gas. As people buy such technology
>> the manufacturers are motivated to improve it. I hope to see something 
>> like
>> it from BMW or Mini, prompting another purchase. Jim Wojcik, BN7
>> _______________________________________________
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>
> -- 
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>
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From linwoodrose at mac.com  Fri May  9 12:20:45 2008
From: linwoodrose at mac.com (Linwood H Rose)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 14:20:45 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Electrical Issue - need help
Message-ID: <E208778F-A8BB-48B1-838C-D87B8F428B5B@mac.com>

Thanks to all who responded to my plea for help to sort out the  
electrical problem I was having. Special thanks to Alan, Rod, David,  
Phillip, Alex, John, Bill!

These cars do have a way of humbling you! I feel a little silly, but I  
did learn some good things from this experience about the sequencing  
of tracking down an electrical gremlin.

I have about 4 connectors for various purposes on the incoming  
solenoid post for the battery cable. Even though the nut securing the  
terminals on the post was tight, I loosened it and tested wires one at  
a time for juice. Everything worked as it should. Turns out that I  
just restacked the terminals on the post, put a little dielectric gunk  
on the assembly and tightened down the lock washer and nut.

Just like that, full power restored - everything working! I am  
extremely pleased that I had no faulty components and that I did not  
have to stand on my head in the engine bay for long - but I also feel  
a little silly that it was such a simple thing.

Again, thanks to all. The weekend will be much better knowing that I  
can drive my car, rather than having to fix my car.

Cheers!

Lin
1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast"
1959 AN5 Bugeye 

From alexmm at roadrunner.com  Fri May  9 13:28:55 2008
From: alexmm at roadrunner.com (Alex)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 15:28:55 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Electrical Issue - need help
References: <E208778F-A8BB-48B1-838C-D87B8F428B5B@mac.com>
Message-ID: <00ad01c8b20a$ec04be10$6b02a8c0@atc0f226cd3237>

Good going, Lin!

Happy Healeying.

== Alex in Maine
     "The Blue Mainie," 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7
     "Conkling," 1946 MG TC #1321
     Former owner 1957 A-H 100-6, 1967 A-H BJ8, 
     1965 MG Midget
     http://users.adelphia.net/~alexmm/ai2q.htm


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linwood H Rose" <linwoodrose at mac.com>
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 2:20 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Electrical Issue - need help


> Thanks to all who responded to my plea for help to sort out the  
> electrical problem I was having. Special thanks to Alan, Rod, David,  
> Phillip, Alex, John, Bill!
> 
> These cars do have a way of humbling you! I feel a little silly, but I  
> did learn some good things from this experience about the sequencing  
> of tracking down an electrical gremlin.

From insptwo at msn.com  Fri May  9 13:31:59 2008
From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 15:31:59 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] FW: the danes on the election,friday funny
In-Reply-To: <002e01c8b1e0$7867fa50$0201a8c0@JERRYS>
References: <002e01c8b1e0$7867fa50$0201a8c0@JERRYS>
Message-ID: <BLU133-W76514F1AFA98D60096844ADD30@phx.gbl>

NOTE: This is a quote from Denmark, do not shoot the messenger!










-------Original Message-------
 Subject: the danes on the election





The Danish comment on our politics...

"We in Denmark cannot figure out why you are even bothering to hold an
election in the US.
On one side, you have a bitch who is a lawyer, married to a lawyer,
running against a lawyer who is married to a bitch who is a lawyer.
On the other side, you have a war hero married to a good looking woman
who owns a beer distributorship.
Is there a really contest here?"













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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri May  9 16:48:38 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 06:48:38 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Prius loving Healey owners
In-Reply-To: <006101c8b1ff$33c82270$6701a8c0@PC325862970629>
References: <000701c8b189$826aeaa0$8740bfe0$@net>
	<ff59076c0805082302g52356545h85687a9ac0f0ad65@mail.gmail.com>
	<006101c8b1ff$33c82270$6701a8c0@PC325862970629>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805091548i7819241u829396125b2a22f6@mail.gmail.com>

Richard:

Good Question.

My First Answer:

If you read my email closely you wil note that I said "high mileage cars"
not "hybrids."  There are many alternatives to Hybrids including the Smart
car (about 45 mpg) and VW diesels which are making their way to the US now
(also same MPG range).

My Second Answer:

The Warranty on the Prius is 8 years and 100,000 miles, so cost should not
concern you in this regards.  Even so, as I understand it there has been
almost no failures in the second generation Prius batttery packs so far,
with regular/standard use that is.  I think first generation hybrids had
some problems, but they've been mostly fixed with the newer versions.

My Third Answer:

Regardless of the technical answer I'd rather do that then keep sending
money to the middle east or Venezuela.  Last I checked they don't make
batteries there.  The batteries in the Prius are made in Japan.  Thankfully
they haven't tried to kill us in about 65 years and in fact they tend to set
up factories in our country to give our people jobs!

Alan

On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 2:05 AM, richard <rfinn1 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Alan
>
> What is the life of the batteries, how much to dispose of the old ones,
>  and the cost of replacements?
>
> richard finn
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
> To: "Jim Wojcik" <jvwojcik at comcast.net>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 2:02 AM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Prius loving Healey owners
>
>
>   Plus if everyone in the US bought and drove high mileage cars we
>> wouldn't have to buy oil from people who hate us anymore!

From rdavies1 at cox.net  Fri May  9 17:52:33 2008
From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 16:52:33 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] fuel pump update
Message-ID: <007001c8b22f$c0434420$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>

Thanks to all that gave me suggestions on the fuel pump problem on my 67
BJ8. The pump is in and running! Every muscle in my body is sore. Had to
remove the back seat twice.

After determining that it was not the pump but the wiring that had failed, I
decided to replace the old pump anyway with a new electronic one. However,
it leaked horribly at the fittings. Seems I was supposed to know to order
new washers that you must use that don't automatically come with the pump.
Sort of "batteries not included" but not even listed.

No matter what I did or how tight I did it, it was still leaking from the
top banjo fitting. Just a pinhole type leak that you could barely see.

I called my mechanic Chris Gough because on close inspection one fitting had
a flat side towards the pump and the other had the flat side towards the
bolt.

Chris said that they are both supposed to have the recessed side towards the
bolt and the flat sides towards the pump.

The "recessed towards the pump" fitting was the leaker. I loosened that one,
turned it around, reinstalled the washers and it sealed properly.

 That explains why ever since I bought the car I could occasionally smell
gas in the trunk area. The POs gave me paperwork in 2002 that showed his
mechanic XXXXX put in a new pump for him just before I bought the car.
Either they missed a weird installation from the factory or they did the
weird job themselves. Anyway, it's back to specs.

Have a great Saturday drive everyone.

Ron Davies

SoCal

67 BJ8

97 DB7

..

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri May  9 18:38:07 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 08:38:07 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies? Politcal Statement;
 Delete If Not  Interested
In-Reply-To: <000201c8b1e6$53a955a0$6501a8c0@EA5E71A6DE4A4D9>
References: <c07.35939f38.3555b7ae@aol.com>
	<000201c8b1e6$53a955a0$6501a8c0@EA5E71A6DE4A4D9>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805091738l6f26d1cek8d0a687542de99ea@mail.gmail.com>

Interesting, apparently the New York Times is the ne plus ultra of American
ethics?  Thank you for clarifying that.

Now it seems I must take everything that the New York Times has to say as a
guidline for how to live my life, or at least that's what their editors
would have you think.

Apparently they have no issue with continually printing national secrets
about the CIA trying to find OBL, yet at the same time they have no problem
whining about how Bush isn't doing anything to find and get OBL?  Their
avarice for shock journalism regardless of the costs to society and their
cynical duplicity never ceases to amaze me.

Please do me the favor of not using quotations from the NYT as a basis of
authority on anything, except maybe Broadway plays.  Frankly in my opinion
their current editors should be in federal prison for treason, but that will
never happen in an election year and they know it.  FDR would have had them
shot and the paper shut down had they conducted themselves this way in
WWII..


On Fri, May 9, 2008 at 11:06 PM, John Fredericks <johnfredericks at comcast.net>
wrote:

> Truman was truly honorable.  The Clintons simply followed the path blazed
> by
> a prior former president.
>
> The New York Times had this to say when Ronald Wilson Reagan pocketed $2
> million in speaking fees in Japan:
>
> "Former Presidents haven't always comported themselves with dignity after
> leaving the Oval Office. But none have plunged so blatantly into pure
> commercialism."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+johnfredericks=comcast.net at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+johnfredericks <healeys-bounces%2Bjohnfredericks>=
> comcast.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf
> Of MBran89793 at aol.com
> Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 7:21 AM
> To: bighealey at charter.net; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies?
>
>
> Does this qualify as a Friday  Funnies?
>
> Subject: FW: Harry S. Truman GREAT  President!

From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Fri May  9 18:51:08 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 20:51:08 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies? Politcal Statement;
 Delete If Not  Interested
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0805091738l6f26d1cek8d0a687542de99ea@mail.gmail.com>
References: <c07.35939f38.3555b7ae@aol.com>
	<000201c8b1e6$53a955a0$6501a8c0@EA5E71A6DE4A4D9>
	<ff59076c0805091738l6f26d1cek8d0a687542de99ea@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00b201c8b237$ef8b2c40$cea184c0$@net>

But, they do have a great crossword puzzle. Only reason I subscribe.

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
Alan Seigrist
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 8:38 PM
To: Healey
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Friday Funnies? Politcal Statement; Delete If Not
Interested

Interesting, apparently the New York Times is the ne plus ultra of American
ethics?  Thank you for clarifying that.

Now it seems I must take everything that the New York Times has to say as a
guidline for how to live my life, or at least that's what their editors
would have you think.

Apparently they have no issue with continually printing national secrets
about the CIA trying to find OBL, yet at the same time they have no problem
whining about how Bush isn't doing anything to find and get OBL?  Their
avarice for shock journalism regardless of the costs to society and their
cynical duplicity never ceases to amaze me.

Please do me the favor of not using quotations from the NYT as a basis of
authority on anything, except maybe Broadway plays.  Frankly in my opinion
their current editors should be in federal prison for treason, but that will
never happen in an election year and they know it.  FDR would have had them
shot and the paper shut down had they conducted themselves this way in
WWII..


On Fri, May 9, 2008 at 11:06 PM, John Fredericks
<johnfredericks at comcast.net>
wrote:

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri May  9 18:56:04 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 08:56:04 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies? Politcal Statement;
 Delete If Not  Interested
In-Reply-To: <00b201c8b237$ef8b2c40$cea184c0$@net>
References: <c07.35939f38.3555b7ae@aol.com>
	<000201c8b1e6$53a955a0$6501a8c0@EA5E71A6DE4A4D9>
	<ff59076c0805091738l6f26d1cek8d0a687542de99ea@mail.gmail.com>
	<00b201c8b237$ef8b2c40$cea184c0$@net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805091756y61d67144j791f7dc82f836796@mail.gmail.com>

I read it because I like to be annoyed by underpaid & over educated
journalists when I read the news!

On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 8:51 AM, John Sims <ahbn6 at optonline.net> wrote:

> But, they do have a great crossword puzzle. Only reason I subscribe.
>
> John Sims, BN6
> Aberdeen, NJ
>
> www.healey6.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+ahbn6 <healeys-bounces%2Bahbn6>=optonline.net@
> autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
> Alan Seigrist
> Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 8:38 PM
> To: Healey
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Friday Funnies? Politcal Statement; Delete If Not
> Interested
>
> Interesting, apparently the New York Times is the ne plus ultra of American
> ethics?  Thank you for clarifying that.
>
> Now it seems I must take everything that the New York Times has to say as a
> guidline for how to live my life, or at least that's what their editors
> would have you think.
>
> Apparently they have no issue with continually printing national secrets
> about the CIA trying to find OBL, yet at the same time they have no problem
> whining about how Bush isn't doing anything to find and get OBL?  Their
> avarice for shock journalism regardless of the costs to society and their
> cynical duplicity never ceases to amaze me.
>
> Please do me the favor of not using quotations from the NYT as a basis of
> authority on anything, except maybe Broadway plays.  Frankly in my opinion
> their current editors should be in federal prison for treason, but that
> will
> never happen in an election year and they know it.  FDR would have had them
> shot and the paper shut down had they conducted themselves this way in
> WWII..
>
>
> On Fri, May 9, 2008 at 11:06 PM, John Fredericks
> <johnfredericks at comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
>


-- 
Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Fri May  9 20:43:35 2008
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard  Hartnett)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 19:43:35 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] fuel pump update
In-Reply-To: <007001c8b22f$c0434420$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>
References: <007001c8b22f$c0434420$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>
Message-ID: <B42B8BD3C19E4E1F8F27947457DB7D0E@LeonardPC>

Another source of gas smell in the trunk area can be the recessed area where 
the sending unit it located.  If you fill your tank, the fuel will be higher 
than the lowest part of the recess. If the screws and/or copper washers that 
secure the sending unit leak, gasoline will seep up into that recess and the 
smell will persist until the fuel level in the tank goes down whereupon the 
fuel will seep back into the tank or evaporate.

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


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Davies" <rdavies1 at cox.net>
To: "'Healeys Newsgroup'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 4:52 PM
Subject: [Healeys] fuel pump update
>
> That explains why ever since I bought the car I could occasionally smell
> gas in the trunk area.
>
> Ron Davies

From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Fri May  9 21:01:40 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 23:01:40 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] My Site
Message-ID: <00b901c8b24a$2b8e4fd0$82aaef70$@net>

My site www.healey6.com <http://www.haley6.com>  is back on line. Sorry for
any problems. 

 

John Sims, BN6

Aberdeen, NJ

 

www.healey6.com

From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Fri May  9 21:04:37 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 23:04:37 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] FW:  My Site
Message-ID: <00c301c8b24a$94d3ed60$be7bc820$@net>

Man am I having a day. Can't even get the URL right it is:

www.healey6.com


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: Friday, May 09, 2008 11:02 PM
To: Healey List
Subject: [Healeys] My Site

My site www.healey6.com <http://www.haley6.com>  is back on line. Sorry for
any problems. 

 

John Sims, BN6

Aberdeen, NJ

From BN1 at pacbell.net  Fri May  9 21:11:19 2008
From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 20:11:19 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Tech articles
In-Reply-To: <721041.25073.qm@web83308.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <721041.25073.qm@web83308.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <48251257.7010403@pacbell.net>

Sorry I'm so late in replying to this, but I've been off-line.

I guess nobody else has the gonads to ask, so I will!  Why, Norman, do 
you have to blast this world wide? 

Seems to me that as Editor, Mr. Trummel, can print whatever he feels 
appropriate to go into the magazine.   Apparently your articles were not.

 Or, if there truly is a problem with them getting lost, take it up with 
Reid off-list and save the rest of us from additional carpal tunnel of 
having to hit the Delete Button an another time.

Thank you and flame away!

Bill Barnett


Norman Nock wrote:
> Reid Trummel    Editor of Healey Marque 
>
> Dear Reid 
>
>  You have received two Tech articles from me ( via
> John T .) 
> " Worn Gears" and "Over Drive Stops Working "
>  Worn Gears was sent first time Mar 07 , in Feb 08
> John 
> said you could not find it , it was resent 3rd March
> 08 
>
>  Overdrive article was sent 25th Feb. 08 
>
> would you please advise me if and when you will be
> using them 
>
>      Thank You   Norman Nock 
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From eschulz at frontiernet.net  Fri May  9 21:21:25 2008
From: eschulz at frontiernet.net (Elton Schulz)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 23:21:25 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Seam Sealer
Message-ID: <000601c8b24c$ee4a3b40$bf5d6546@655vb01>

Fellow Healeyites,
What is your opinion whether to use a seam sealer to seal the crevices under
and around the chassis? I'm doing a frame off restoration. The car originally
had some type of seam sealer at just about every joint and crevice.
Thanks for your input.
Elton, BJ7 in progress

From qualitas.jack at gmail.com  Fri May  9 21:52:30 2008
From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 22:52:30 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Other Manufacturers Seats for Healey 3000
Message-ID: <48720d20805092052o1e806462g32805a71422f605@mail.gmail.com>

Before I take the plunge and buy new covers for my seats and center arm rest
I would like to hear from folks who have upgraded their seats by installing
seats from other cars.

Actually, these ancient Healey attempts at comfort are more comfortable than
expected, but I thought it would be nice to hear from others before I make
that purchase.

Any suggestions?

Jack
BT7 in progress

From healeybruce at roadrunner.com  Fri May  9 23:46:36 2008
From: healeybruce at roadrunner.com (Healey Bruce)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 22:46:36 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] OD actuation problem
Message-ID: <00f501c8b261$363bf510$9101a8c0@home>

I plan on contacting the Nocks again on Monday, but here's a question for 
the list.  Last Saturday, my OD dropped out and would not engage again. 
Tracing with a volt meter, I found that I had voltage to the upstream side 
of the transmission selector switch, but when I moved the lever to the 3-4 
range, voltage dropped to less than 1 volt on the downstream side.  Thinking 
I had a short in the switch, I ordered a new one, and installed it tonight, 
but same result.  I also noted that when the lever is moved to the 3-4 
range, voltage on the upstream side also drops to less than 1 volt.

My throttle position switch has always been pretty useless, with the OD 
dropping out with very little throttle applied, so I also adjusted it.  I 
discovered tonight that I have voltage with the throttle depressed about 1/4 
way, but then lose voltage at somewhere around 2/3 engagement.  I also hear 
something springing--like the spring is letting go--from the throttle 
switch.  Would a faulty throttle position switch cause my symptoms?  Is it 
possible that my solenoid is shorting out?

Bruce Steele
1960 BN7
Brea, CA 

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sat May 10 00:37:35 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 14:37:35 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Seam Sealer
In-Reply-To: <000601c8b24c$ee4a3b40$bf5d6546@655vb01>
References: <000601c8b24c$ee4a3b40$bf5d6546@655vb01>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805092337m74c1e11fr38de7cfb0ed90124@mail.gmail.com>

Having sealed this stuff myself in 1985 on my BJ8, on reflection I wouldn't
do it now.  better to have it open to dry out than sealed to rot.  A good
coat of paint/podercoat on the chassis and floorplans is more important than
sealing the chassis.




On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 11:21 AM, Elton Schulz <eschulz at frontiernet.net>
wrote:

> Fellow Healeyites,
> What is your opinion whether to use a seam sealer to seal the crevices
> under
> and around the chassis? I'm doing a frame off restoration. The car
> originally
> had some type of seam sealer at just about every joint and crevice.
> Thanks for your input.
> Elton, BJ7 in progress

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sat May 10 05:27:19 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 07:27:19 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Original Pinched End Mufflers
In-Reply-To: <00f501c8b261$363bf510$9101a8c0@home>
References: <00f501c8b261$363bf510$9101a8c0@home>
Message-ID: <003301c8b290$cef3d460$6500a8c0@michael>

I have 2 original BJ8 mufflers on eBay if anyone is interested.
http://tinyurl.com/4on975


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

From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net  Sat May 10 05:31:17 2008
From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 07:31:17 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Electrical Issue - need help
References: <E208778F-A8BB-48B1-838C-D87B8F428B5B@mac.com>
Message-ID: <002301c8b291$5dcedfe0$e8348304@markl946cfrd7q>

Keep in mind that the dielectric grease is not a conductor, it is an 
insulator, I think
many folks get the wrong idea on how this stuff is meant to be used.  It 
protects
the terminals AFTER they are connected to each other.  I wish the 
instructions were a little more clear on the packages.    Just an FYI.

Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linwood H Rose" <linwoodrose at mac.com>
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 2:20 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Electrical Issue - need help


> Thanks to all who responded to my plea for help to sort out the
> electrical problem I was having. Special thanks to Alan, Rod, David,
> Phillip, Alex, John, Bill!
>
> These cars do have a way of humbling you! I feel a little silly, but I
> did learn some good things from this experience about the sequencing
> of tracking down an electrical gremlin.
>
> I have about 4 connectors for various purposes on the incoming
> solenoid post for the battery cable. Even though the nut securing the
> terminals on the post was tight, I loosened it and tested wires one at
> a time for juice. Everything worked as it should. Turns out that I
> just restacked the terminals on the post, put a little dielectric gunk
> on the assembly and tightened down the lock washer and nut.
>
> Just like that, full power restored - everything working! I am
> extremely pleased that I had no faulty components and that I did not
> have to stand on my head in the engine bay for long - but I also feel
> a little silly that it was such a simple thing.
>
> Again, thanks to all. The weekend will be much better knowing that I
> can drive my car, rather than having to fix my car.
>
> Cheers!
>
> Lin
> 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast"
> 1959 AN5 Bugeye
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From amalin at mac.com  Sat May 10 06:05:18 2008
From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 08:05:18 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Tech articles
In-Reply-To: <48251257.7010403@pacbell.net>
References: <721041.25073.qm@web83308.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<48251257.7010403@pacbell.net>
Message-ID: <F7830601-92DB-4141-9607-EA4535120B06@mac.com>

I tolerate it because 1) Norman makes significant contributions to  
the marque with lots of free advice learned from his life-long  
business and technical articles published in Healey club magazines,  
and 2) there are bigger problems in life than hitting the delete key  
an extra time or two.

Al Malin
Tricarb


On May 9, 2008, at 11:11 PM, Mr. Bill wrote:

> Sorry I'm so late in replying to this, but I've been off-line.
>
> I guess nobody else has the gonads to ask, so I will!  Why, Norman, do
> you have to blast this world wide?
>
> Seems to me that as Editor, Mr. Trummel, can print whatever he feels
> appropriate to go into the magazine.   Apparently your articles  
> were not.
>
>  Or, if there truly is a problem with them getting lost, take it up  
> with
> Reid off-list and save the rest of us from additional carpal tunnel of
> having to hit the Delete Button an another time.
>
> Thank you and flame away!
>
> Bill Barnett
>
>
> Norman Nock wrote:
>> Reid Trummel    Editor of Healey Marque
>>
>> Dear Reid
>>
>>  You have received two Tech articles from me ( via
>> John T .)
>> " Worn Gears" and "Over Drive Stops Working "
>>  Worn Gears was sent first time Mar 07 , in Feb 08
>> John
>> said you could not find it , it was resent 3rd March
>> 08
>>
>>  Overdrive article was sent 25th Feb. 08
>>
>> would you please advise me if and when you will be
>> using them
>>
>>      Thank You   Norman Nock
>> _______________________________________________
>> Support 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
> _______________________________________________
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>
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From dwflagg at juno.com  Sat May 10 06:28:58 2008
From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 08:28:58 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Tech articles
Message-ID: <20080510.082859.3452.0.dwflagg@juno.com>

No need to apologize for being late with your reply Bill, as I was
neither waiting for it or felt it was needed. Norman Nock has more
knowledge about Healeys in his little finger than you and Reid combined.
And who appointed you head gonad? No, Reid can not publish whatever he
feels appropriate to go in the magazine. He is an employee of the club,
and as such should be responsive to its members. But that is another
issue. And How do you know so much about his articles? Did you have a
chance to read them? Have you had the benefit of using the information
from one of Norman's articles? When you have contributed to the
collective knowledge at the level of Norman, then maybe, just maybe you
can offer constructive criticism. I didn't find Norman's post offensive,
intrusive or anything needing the type of reply you "blasted" the list
with. People on this list post personal and uninformative posts to the
entire list every day. Why don't you have the "gonads" to chastise them?
As Al says, life is too short to sweat the small things in life.

Doug
 
> I tolerate it because 1) Norman makes significant contributions to  
> the marque with lots of free advice learned from his life-long  
> business and technical articles published in Healey club magazines,  
> 
> and 2) there are bigger problems in life than hitting the delete key 
>  
> an extra time or two.
> 
> Al Malin
> Tricarb
> 
> 
> On May 9, 2008, at 11:11 PM, Mr. Bill wrote:
> 
> > Sorry I'm so late in replying to this, but I've been off-line.
> >
> > I guess nobody else has the gonads to ask, so I will!  Why, 
> Norman, do
> > you have to blast this world wide?
> >
> > Seems to me that as Editor, Mr. Trummel, can print whatever he 
> feels
> > appropriate to go into the magazine.   Apparently your articles  
> > were not.
> >
> >  Or, if there truly is a problem with them getting lost, take it 
> up  
> > with
> > Reid off-list and save the rest of us from additional carpal 
> tunnel of
> > having to hit the Delete Button an another time.
> >
> > Thank you and flame away!
> >
> > Bill Barnett
> >
> >
> > Norman Nock wrote:
> >> Reid Trummel    Editor of Healey Marque
> >>
> >> Dear Reid
> >>
> >>  You have received two Tech articles from me ( via
> >> John T .)
> >> " Worn Gears" and "Over Drive Stops Working "
> >>  Worn Gears was sent first time Mar 07 , in Feb 08
> >> John
> >> said you could not find it , it was resent 3rd March
> >> 08
> >>
> >>  Overdrive article was sent 25th Feb. 08
> >>
> >> would you please advise me if and when you will be
> >> using them
> >>
> >>      Thank You   Norman Nock

From clocks at midcoast.com  Sat May 10 06:38:40 2008
From: clocks at midcoast.com (James Lea)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 08:38:40 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey.
Message-ID: <013301c8b29a$c98fa080$0201a8c0@JIM>

Gentlemen. I have used my trailer to haul different British cars but when I 
put the Healey on yesterday I could not find easy attachment points on the 
frame for the cross hold down straps. I am thinking of bolting some 
stainless steel plates to the frame. If any of you have hauled your Healeys 
I would like to know how you solved this problem before I do anything that 
might harm the frame. Thanks, 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
1966 MGB 

From Warthodson at aol.com  Sat May 10 07:23:29 2008
From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 09:23:29 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] bugeye rear bumperettes
Message-ID: <bc7.229090f8.3556fbd1@aol.com>

I am in need of a pair of original Bugeye rear bumpers in good  condition. I 
can have them re-chromed, but would prefer no  dents. 
Thanks,
Gary Hodson 



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From jhomonek at mindspring.com  Sat May 10 07:28:01 2008
From: jhomonek at mindspring.com (John Homonek)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 09:28:01 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey.
In-Reply-To: <013301c8b29a$c98fa080$0201a8c0@JIM>
Message-ID: <E1Jup7J-0003oT-00@pop03.mail.atl.earthlink.net>

James,

I have used a cradle strap for the front wheels and single strap around each
rear leaf springs attached to opposite corners.  That allows the suspension
to be secure while the chassis and body float above as is on a drive.  I
have heard (but without proof) that the chassis can be tweaked while towing
and that doesn't sound good.

Good luck!


John E. Homonek II
President - Atlanta Chapter AHCA
www.atlantahealeys.org
bn7 at mindspring.com
1959 BN7 - 1960 AN5 - 1974 Jensen-Healey
-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+jhomonek=mindspring.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+jhomonek=mindspring.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
James Lea
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 8:39 AM
To: List Healeys
Subject: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey.

Gentlemen. I have used my trailer to haul different British cars but when I 
put the Healey on yesterday I could not find easy attachment points on the 
frame for the cross hold down straps. I am thinking of bolting some 
stainless steel plates to the frame. If any of you have hauled your Healeys 
I would like to know how you solved this problem before I do anything that 
might harm the frame. Thanks, 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
1966 MGB 
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From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net  Sat May 10 07:36:07 2008
From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ronald J. Ray)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 08:36:07 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Tech articles
In-Reply-To: <20080510.082859.3452.0.dwflagg@juno.com>
Message-ID: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKAEPADBAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>

Very well said, Doug.
Thank you.

 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 Douglas W Flagg
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 6:29 AM
To: amalin at mac.com
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tech articles


No need to apologize for being late with your reply Bill, as I was
neither waiting for it or felt it was needed. Norman Nock has more
knowledge about Healeys in his little finger than you and Reid combined.
And who appointed you head gonad? No, Reid can not publish whatever he
feels appropriate to go in the magazine. He is an employee of the club,
and as such should be responsive to its members. But that is another
issue. And How do you know so much about his articles? Did you have a
chance to read them? Have you had the benefit of using the information
from one of Norman's articles? When you have contributed to the
collective knowledge at the level of Norman, then maybe, just maybe you
can offer constructive criticism. I didn't find Norman's post offensive,
intrusive or anything needing the type of reply you "blasted" the list
with. People on this list post personal and uninformative posts to the
entire list every day. Why don't you have the "gonads" to chastise them?
As Al says, life is too short to sweat the small things in life.

Doug
 
> I tolerate it because 1) Norman makes significant contributions to  
> the marque with lots of free advice learned from his life-long  
> business and technical articles published in Healey club magazines,  
> 
> and 2) there are bigger problems in life than hitting the delete key 
>  
> an extra time or two.
> 
> Al Malin
> Tricarb
> 
> 
> On May 9, 2008, at 11:11 PM, Mr. Bill wrote:
> 
> > Sorry I'm so late in replying to this, but I've been off-line.
> >
> > I guess nobody else has the gonads to ask, so I will!  Why, 
> Norman, do
> > you have to blast this world wide?
> >
> > Seems to me that as Editor, Mr. Trummel, can print whatever he 
> feels
> > appropriate to go into the magazine.   Apparently your articles  
> > were not.
> >
> >  Or, if there truly is a problem with them getting lost, take it 
> up  
> > with
> > Reid off-list and save the rest of us from additional carpal 
> tunnel of
> > having to hit the Delete Button an another time.
> >
> > Thank you and flame away!
> >
> > Bill Barnett
> >
> >
> > Norman Nock wrote:
> >> Reid Trummel    Editor of Healey Marque
> >>
> >> Dear Reid
> >>
> >>  You have received two Tech articles from me ( via
> >> John T .)
> >> " Worn Gears" and "Over Drive Stops Working "
> >>  Worn Gears was sent first time Mar 07 , in Feb 08
> >> John
> >> said you could not find it , it was resent 3rd March
> >> 08
> >>
> >>  Overdrive article was sent 25th Feb. 08
> >>
> >> would you please advise me if and when you will be
> >> using them
> >>
> >>      Thank You   Norman Nock

From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Sat May 10 07:45:57 2008
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 09:45:57 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey.
In-Reply-To: <013301c8b29a$c98fa080$0201a8c0@JIM>
References: <013301c8b29a$c98fa080$0201a8c0@JIM>
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James,

Bill Bolton (tricarb at aol.com) sells front and rear tie downs.  The front 
ones attach to the main frame rails (on the inside) using the threaded 
tubes that the front bumper supports attach to.  The rears attach to the 
rear spring mount. I have them installed on my car, but thankfully haven't 
had to use them yet.

Bob

From alan.bromfield at virgin.net  Sat May 10 07:45:41 2008
From: alan.bromfield at virgin.net (Alan Bromfield)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 14:45:41 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey.
In-Reply-To: <013301c8b29a$c98fa080$0201a8c0@JIM>
References: <013301c8b29a$c98fa080$0201a8c0@JIM>
Message-ID: <005501c8b2a4$24a8c4c0$6401a8c0@Dell>

James.
I believe it is safest and less stressful to the car if the wheels are tied
down leaving the chassis free to exercise the suspension.  My approach is to
loop webbing straps round each of the knock-offs and strain down all for
corners from them.

Best.........
 _______________________________________________
(______________  Alan Bromfield  _______________)
   (______     \__1957-BN4 x 2__/    _______)
          (_________________________) 

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+alan.bromfield=virgin.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+alan.bromfield=virgin.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of James Lea
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 1:39 PM
To: List Healeys
Subject: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey.

Gentlemen. I have used my trailer to haul different British cars but when I 
put the Healey on yesterday I could not find easy attachment points on the 
frame for the cross hold down straps. I am thinking of bolting some 
stainless steel plates to the frame. If any of you have hauled your Healeys 
I would like to know how you solved this problem before I do anything that 
might harm the frame. Thanks, 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
1966 MGB 

From bighealey at charter.net  Sat May 10 07:51:24 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 06:51:24 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey.
In-Reply-To: <013301c8b29a$c98fa080$0201a8c0@JIM>
Message-ID: <000001c8b2a4$f020c800$1002a8c0@TRACY>

James,

Last year I installed a set of hold down rings on all four corners of my
Healey.  They came from Bill Bolton of Bolt-on Healeys in Creswell OR
(tri-carb at aol.com).

On the front they are similar to what the Canadian tow eyes.  On the rear
they are his special recipe.  They use existing bolts and holes so no
cutting or welding is required.

I believe these to be exactly what you are looking for.  In their absence I
would recommend a strap around the rear axle on each side on the rear and a
strap around the frame cross-member on each side up front.

Others may chime in here as my car (knock on wood) has only been on a
trailer once since I owned it and that was when it was delivered.  But if I
do have to call AAA for a flatbed or trailer it, I have the four corner tow
eyes ready.

Hope this helps.

Cheers!

Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
James Lea
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 5:39 AM
To: List Healeys
Subject: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey.

Gentlemen. I have used my trailer to haul different British cars but when I
put the Healey on yesterday I could not find easy attachment points on the
frame for the cross hold down straps. I am thinking of bolting some
stainless steel plates to the frame. If any of you have hauled your Healeys
I would like to know how you solved this problem before I do anything that
might harm the frame. Thanks, 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
1966 MGB
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From bighealey at charter.net  Sat May 10 07:56:51 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 06:56:51 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Other Manufacturers Seats for Healey 3000
In-Reply-To: <48720d20805092052o1e806462g32805a71422f605@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000201c8b2a5$b2f5f2b0$1002a8c0@TRACY>

Jack,

That is an easy one.

Heritage Upholstery.  I don't have it, but covet it every time I see it.  I
would consider a pro to install it though.  I speak from experience here.
In other words look at a professionally installed heritage kit (seats or
interior) side by side with my car and you will clearly not choose my car.

Wheeeeeeee!!

Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Jack Feldman
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 8:53 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Other Manufacturers Seats for Healey 3000

Before I take the plunge and buy new covers for my seats and center arm rest
I would like to hear from folks who have upgraded their seats by installing
seats from other cars.

Actually, these ancient Healey attempts at comfort are more comfortable than
expected, but I thought it would be nice to hear from others before I make
that purchase.

Any suggestions?

Jack
BT7 in progress
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From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sat May 10 08:04:17 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 10:04:17 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey.
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References: <013301c8b29a$c98fa080$0201a8c0@JIM>
	<E1Jup7J-0003oT-00@pop03.mail.atl.earthlink.net>
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I have hauled Healeys around for years and currently use my transporter
http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?cat=5  to move all sorts of British
sports cars around and take our rally car to Newfoundland and back once a
year (4000km).
It has been my experience that it is better to secure the car to the deck in
such a way that the car's suspension is compressed, that is to say that the
hold down straps should be attached to the frame rather than the wheels and
pull down substantially so that the car rides on the trailer suspension and
not its own. 
You have to be careful that the tie downs are tight enough that they do not
loosen when the vehicle encounters a compression or the straps will loosen
and the car will move. 
In most circumstances you will notice little difference, but if things go a
bit pear shaped the weight of the car moving around on the trailer can be an
added "issue" and one that you would rather not have to deal with if you
find yourself having to take evasive action when towing.
If you take a look at cars being moved around on commercial transporters you
will find that they do the same thing.
 
Michael Salter
100 (1953)
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye (1961)
http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/
James Lea
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 8:39 AM
To: List Healeys
Subject: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey.

Gentlemen. I have used my trailer to haul different British cars but when I 
put the Healey on yesterday I could not find easy attachment points on the 
frame for the cross hold down straps. I am thinking of bolting some 
stainless steel plates to the frame. If any of you have hauled your Healeys 
I would like to know how you solved this problem before I do anything that 
might harm the frame. Thanks, 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
1966 MGB 
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From bighealey at charter.net  Sat May 10 08:04:23 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 07:04:23 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey.
In-Reply-To: <005501c8b2a4$24a8c4c0$6401a8c0@Dell>
Message-ID: <000301c8b2a6$c0c17bc0$1002a8c0@TRACY>

Al,

You make a really good point.  As I think about it the car bounces along on
the suspension as it rides on the trailer.  The very first car I ever
restored was a Baja VW and I put it in the back of a U-haul.  It bounced
along from Colorado to Idaho and boxes that were on either side rubbed
thorugh my paint job on both doors.  I had to hide the rub through with
graphic stripes.  (Proof of the bouncing)If I ever have to trailer for a
long distance I'll probably use your method even though I have the tow eyes.
Maybe that's why they call em tow-eyes and not strap-down eyes.  Not to be
confused with cross-eyes.

What can I say I am not a fast learner but I have an excuse?  I was born in
a neighborhood clearly marked "Slow Children".  That's my story and I am
sticking to it.

Cheers (BTW I like your sig)!

Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Alan Bromfield
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 6:46 AM
To: 'James Lea'; 'List Healeys'
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey.

James.
I believe it is safest and less stressful to the car if the wheels are tied
down leaving the chassis free to exercise the suspension.  My approach is to
loop webbing straps round each of the knock-offs and strain down all for
corners from them.

Best.........
 _______________________________________________
(______________  Alan Bromfield  _______________)
   (______     \__1957-BN4 x 2__/    _______)
          (_________________________)

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+alan.bromfield=virgin.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+alan.bromfield=virgin.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of James Lea
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 1:39 PM
To: List Healeys
Subject: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey.

Gentlemen. I have used my trailer to haul different British cars but when I
put the Healey on yesterday I could not find easy attachment points on the
frame for the cross hold down straps. I am thinking of bolting some
stainless steel plates to the frame. If any of you have hauled your Healeys
I would like to know how you solved this problem before I do anything that
might harm the frame. Thanks, 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
1966 MGB
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Sat May 10 08:12:31 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 10:12:31 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey.
Message-ID: <d1e.24272d02.3557074f@aol.com>

James--
 
It's best to tie a car down by an axle or A-arm rather than the  frame so as 
not to put the springs &/or shocks in a constant state of  compression.  There 
are short straps with D-rings on either end  and protective sleeves around 
the webbing made specifically for that  application, then hook into them with 
conventional ratcheting  straps.
 
Best--Michael Oritt
--------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------- 
 
 
In a message dated 5/10/2008 8:38:47 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
clocks at midcoast.com writes:

when I  
put the Healey on yesterday I could not find easy attachment points on the  
frame for the cross hold down  straps.




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From bjcap at optonline.net  Sat May 10 08:55:40 2008
From: bjcap at optonline.net (Carroll A Phillips)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 10:55:40 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] seam sealer
Message-ID: <001501c8b2ad$ea1c03d0$6501a8c0@carrolls>

I would definatly recomend using the seam sealer at the frame to floor panel 
areas. History shows on our cars the worst areas being the forward footwell 
to chassis crossmember area and on 3000s the trunk floor areas.
Remember the old sealer/caulk was a tar based formula that would dry out and 
crack( plus flexing of the chassis didnt help much either.) Water gets into 
the area between floor panels along with dust and dirt,hold the moisture and 
rust out the thin metal floors.

I would do this:
areas that are badly rusted and need floors replaced, 
strip/clean/wirewheel/sandblast whatever your means of rust/paint 
removal,blow crevises out with air (real good) than treat bare metal with 
epoxy primer, weld in new floors or replacement pieces ,seal all seams 
inside and under car as original with a good polyurethane automotive sealer 
, then paint, those of you desiring PC I would still seal with a clear Poly 
seamsealer as  painting or powdercoating will not get  in between the panels 
to protect against corrosion.

Carroll Phillips    Top Down Restorations 

From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net  Sat May 10 09:19:00 2008
From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 08:19:00 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey.
References: <013301c8b29a$c98fa080$0201a8c0@JIM><E1Jup7J-0003oT-00@pop03.mail.atl.earthlink.net>
	<000501c8b2a6$bd32afb0$6500a8c0@michael>
Message-ID: <00fc01c8b2b1$2cd87d40$0800a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>

One more question to this thread.  Something I read said not to tow in gear. 
Just the emergency brake.  Any reason for this?

Jerry 

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sat May 10 09:22:30 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 08:22:30 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] OD actuation problem
In-Reply-To: <00f501c8b261$363bf510$9101a8c0@home>
References: <00f501c8b261$363bf510$9101a8c0@home>
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Bruce,

This is a SWAG, but based on the first paragraph I'd say your O/D 
actuator solenoid is almost a dead short.  With any inductive load 
(solenoid, coil, motor), you'll get an momentary (milliseconds) dead 
short then the induced field will produce high impedance, and the 
voltage should return to near nominal.  If it's not the solenoid, it's 
something downstream of the "3-4" switch (assume you're talking about 
the one on the gearbox?).

The throttle position switch is designed to provide an alternate source 
of current to the O/D so you can't disengage the O/D unless the engine 
is driving the wheels.  I'd have to look at the schematic--which I'm too 
lazy to do right now--to be sure, but a defective/maladjusted TPS 
usually doesn't cause the O/D to fail to activate (only to not keep the 
O/D engaged at closed throttle).

Try it again for a few seconds, and see if the solenoid gets (very) 
hot--that'll confirm it's the culprit.  If not, check the O/D 
relay--based on your voltage readings it's not the culprit but, hey, 
it's Lucas ;)

bs


Healey Bruce wrote:
> I plan on contacting the Nocks again on Monday, but here's a question for 
> the list.  Last Saturday, my OD dropped out and would not engage again. 
> Tracing with a volt meter, I found that I had voltage to the upstream side 
> of the transmission selector switch, but when I moved the lever to the 3-4 
> range, voltage dropped to less than 1 volt on the downstream side.  Thinking 
> I had a short in the switch, I ordered a new one, and installed it tonight, 
> but same result.  I also noted that when the lever is moved to the 3-4 
> range, voltage on the upstream side also drops to less than 1 volt.
>
> My throttle position switch has always been pretty useless, with the OD 
> dropping out with very little throttle applied, so I also adjusted it.  I 
> discovered tonight that I have voltage with the throttle depressed about 1/4 
> way, but then lose voltage at somewhere around 2/3 engagement.  I also hear 
> something springing--like the spring is letting go--from the throttle 
> switch.  Would a faulty throttle position switch cause my symptoms?  Is it 
> possible that my solenoid is shorting out?
>
> Bruce Steele
> 1960 BN7
> Brea, CA 
>   
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From clocks at midcoast.com  Sat May 10 10:08:06 2008
From: clocks at midcoast.com (James Lea)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 12:08:06 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey.
References: <013301c8b29a$c98fa080$0201a8c0@JIM><E1Jup7J-0003oT-00@pop03.mail.atl.earthlink.net><000501c8b2a6$bd32afb0$6500a8c0@michael>
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>From all of your valuable input and advice I see that it is not proper to 
cinch down the frame during hauling. I like the idea of using the knock off 
and after more research I am leaning toward using the knock offs with a loop 
and cinching them down with a trailer wench I found on E-trailer. 
http://www.etrailer.com/pc-fhtd~E52809.htm If you buy the sliding rail that 
the wench fits into and weld it to the side of the trailer you can slide the 
wench forward and backward to fit the wheel base of any car. Does anyone see 
a problem with this method? Thanks again. JL

PS. BTW E-trailer is the best site I have found if you plan to build or 
modify your trailer. http://www.etrailer.com/trailer-parts.aspx

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
1966 MGB 

From editor_reid at hotmail.com  Sat May 10 12:52:10 2008
From: editor_reid at hotmail.com (Reid Trummel)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 11:52:10 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Tech articles
In-Reply-To: <mailman.2525.1210444209.1199.healeys@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.2525.1210444209.1199.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <BAY102-W9A036563B092DD65704108BD20@phx.gbl>

At the risk of dragging this out by this one more message,
I have briefly re-subscribed to the list just to clarify that
there is no issue or problem here.  Norman has long been, and remains,
a Contributing Editor of HEALEY MARQUE magazine, and he had
merely had some difficulty contacting me about some of his
recent contributions.

One of those contributions will appear in the July issue, which is
currently in the design phase, and the other will appear subsequently
in an issue to be determined.  We are now working together on the
illustrations for it.

Again, I do not wish to drag this out, but felt it only appropriate to
clarify lest anyone get the wrong impression.  We continue to welcome
Norman's articles, just as we have done for very many years.

Reid Trummel
Editor, HEALEY MARQUE magazine
Published by the Austin-Healey Club of America
www.healeyclub.org


> Sorry I'm so late in replying to this, but I've been off-line.
>
> I guess nobody else has the gonads to ask, so I will!  Why, Norman, do
> you have to blast this world wide?
>
> Seems to me that as Editor, Mr. Trummel, can print whatever he feels
> appropriate to go into the magazine.   Apparently your articles were not.
>
> Or, if there truly is a problem with them getting lost, take it up with
> Reid off-list and save the rest of us from additional carpal tunnel of
> having to hit the Delete Button an another time.
>
> Thank you and flame away!
>
> Bill Barnett
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From wpollock at inbox.com  Sat May 10 13:11:05 2008
From: wpollock at inbox.com (wpollock@inbox)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 15:11:05 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] healey toy
Message-ID: <001001c8b2d1$9c43fef0$4001a8c0@saybrook1>

If Richard Gordon is still on the list,would you contact me off line.
Thanks

Bill Pollock

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From Editorgary at aol.com  Sat May 10 16:57:16 2008
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 18:57:16 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Trailer tie-downs
Message-ID: <cb8.2b55e4c8.3557824c@aol.com>

In a message dated 5/10/08 6:53:17 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes:


> In their absence I
> would recommend a strap around the rear axle on each side on the rear and a
> strap around the frame cross-member on each side up front.
> 

in the rear, be careful about wrapping the tie-down strap around the axle, 
since the rear brake lines pass along the axles and can easily be pinched. On my 
MGA, I hook the tie down straps over the leaf springs just in front of the 
spring pans and then hook them diagonally to the rear trailer hold downs.
Cheers
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From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Sat May 10 19:24:10 2008
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 01:24:10 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey.
In-Reply-To: <d1e.24272d02.3557074f@aol.com>
References: <d1e.24272d02.3557074f@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BAY108-W34B03351EFE2008EC30236C0CD0@phx.gbl>

Not necessarily so. Frist, it depends on how far you are trailering it. Are
you trailering it from Portland, Oregon to the east coast and back to race the
Brits or the Aussies? Say, 6000 miles plus. Or, are you taking it over to the
muffler shop to have new muffler bearings installed? Is your trailer one with
that fancy suspension that does not bounce all over the place, the way small
trailers with springs do?  I have both kinds of trailers and I tow my race car
using the frame attachments. Compressing the springs and shocks a little more
does no harm. Just sitting in the garage your springs and shocks are already
compresssed. The biggest concern is if you are trailering a long distance, you
are using a small bouncy trailer, and you use the tires, A-arms and rear end
to tie it down. The car will bounce all over the place and work the hell out
of your shocks. Never put it in gear. And check your tie-downs after a few
miles, thereafter every few hundred miles. Richard
 > From: Awgertoo at aol.com> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 10:12:31 -0400> To:
clocks at midcoast.com; healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Trailering
your Healey.> > James--> > It's best to tie a car down by an axle or A-arm
rather than the frame so as > not to put the springs &/or shocks in a constant
state of compression. There > are short straps with D-rings on either end and
protective sleeves around > the webbing made specifically for that
application, then hook into them with > conventional ratcheting straps.> >
Best--Michael Oritt> -------------------------------------------------->
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From eschulz at frontiernet.net  Sat May 10 21:41:40 2008
From: eschulz at frontiernet.net (Elton Schulz)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 23:41:40 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Seam sealer followup
Message-ID: <007e01c8b318$ec641c70$bf5d6546@655vb01>

Thanks to everyone who replied to my question regarding the advisability of
using seam sealer in the chassis crevices and joints. The replies were three
in favor and two against. Hmmm, which way should I go?
Elton, BJ7 in progress

From jarowe at westnet.com.au  Sat May 10 22:12:15 2008
From: jarowe at westnet.com.au (John Rowe)
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 12:12:15 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] tramp rods
Message-ID: <024d01c8b31d$327fa9f0$0200a8c0@DadP4>

Hi All

Has anyone installed tramp rods on their early 3000's.

I am thinking of installing some on my 1959 3000 to stop the spring wind up
that happens under hard driving particularly in Tarmac rallies.

Any help would be appreciated as always.

regards

John Rowe
Perth

From BN1 at pacbell.net  Sun May 11 00:08:21 2008
From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 23:08:21 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Tech articles
In-Reply-To: <20080510.082859.3452.0.dwflagg@juno.com>
References: <20080510.082859.3452.0.dwflagg@juno.com>
Message-ID: <48268D55.7000904@pacbell.net>

Douglas W Flagg wrote:

Thank you for your response, Doug, and I don't wish to drag this out any 
more than Reid.  However, a couple of salient points in your email do 
need to be addressed.
> No need to apologize for being late with your reply Bill, as I was
> neither waiting for it or felt it was needed. Norman Nock has more
> knowledge about Healeys in his little finger than you and Reid combined.
>   
Obviously you don't like Reid!  Have you ever met him?  I have.  I know 
you've never met me!  I've been playing with Healeys for 34+ years, 
having owned 13 of them over that period.  I also know, going back to 
the Austin-Healey Club, Pacific Centre, that Reid has at least that many 
years experience.  Combine the two of us and I guess Norman must have 
one hell of a big, little finger.  (Is that an oxymoron?)
> And who appointed you head gonad? 
I've been called dick head more than once.  Does that qualify me?
> No, Reid can not publish whatever he
> feels appropriate to go in the magazine. He is an employee of the club,
> and as such should be responsive to its members. But that is another
> issue. 
Correct, and between YOU and him.
> And How do you know so much about his articles? Did you have a
> chance to read them? Have you had the benefit of using the information
> from one of Norman's articles? 
Certainly I read them.  And I have a copy of his tech articles 
compilation.  Possibly my senility is kicking in, but I don't remember 
EVER criticizing Norman's contributions to this List, magazines or 
otherwise.  Perhaps you can enlighten me???
> When you have contributed to the
> collective knowledge at the level of Norman, then maybe, just maybe you
> can offer constructive criticism. I didn't find Norman's post offensive,
> intrusive or anything needing the type of reply you "blasted" the list
> with. 
And who appointed you as keeper of the List with regard to what is and 
isn't offensive?
> People on this list post personal and uninformative posts to the
> entire list every day. Why don't you have the "gonads" to chastise them?
> As Al says, life is too short to sweat the small things in life.
>
> Doug
>   
I don't wish or have the time to. I still feel that Norman's attack on 
Reid internationally was totally uncalled for.  Thinking about it, 
sounds like you don't like his magazine's content either.  Then why 
subscribe, if you do.

BTW  The tally, both on and off-List, is running 12 to 2 against you.  
If you would like to continue wasting both our time, you have my email 
for off-List or. I'm in the book.

Bill Barnett
Santa Ana, CA
'53 BN1 #663

From BN1 at pacbell.net  Sun May 11 00:23:42 2008
From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 23:23:42 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey
In-Reply-To: <20080503.134325.2944.1.dwflagg@juno.com>
References: <20080503.134325.2944.1.dwflagg@juno.com>
Message-ID: <482690EE.2020906@pacbell.net>

Ron, old friend,

I totally agree with Doug.  Please, please, please don't tell us that 
you're going to convert such a rare car!  I doubt if even Smith Brody 
would want to see that.

Bill Barnett
'53 BN1 #663

Douglas W Flagg wrote:
> WHY!!!!!!!
>  
>   
>> folks:
>> on the transmission discussion - has anyone converted a Nash Healey
>> transmission  to  a Toyota or BMW 5 speed?
>> ron rader
>> 1965 BJ8
>> 1954 Nash Healey
>> _______________________________________________
>>     
> _______________________________________________

From BN1 at pacbell.net  Sun May 11 01:20:19 2008
From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 00:20:19 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] SEBRING
In-Reply-To: <1209962599.481e9067aea5f@webmail.hotkey.net.au>
References: <1209962599.481e9067aea5f@webmail.hotkey.net.au>
Message-ID: <48269E33.1060809@pacbell.net>

Wow, Joe, how cool is that?  But was the owner/breeder a Brit?  Please 
don't tell us it was a long shot!  :-)

Bill
'53 BN1 #663
(P.S.  Sorry, Doug, I realize this is more superfluous BS on the List 
and I will not make this comment again!  It's just that Joe Armour, 
owner of the Healey Sebring, happens to be a 30 year old friend of mine!)



sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au wrote:
> Sebring is a winner again. Last week I went to the local Gov't. sponsered 
> gambling joint and put $10 on a horse called Sebring - it won.
> Joe
> _______________________________________________

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun May 11 06:29:38 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 20:29:38 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Seam sealer followup
In-Reply-To: <007e01c8b318$ec641c70$bf5d6546@655vb01>
References: <007e01c8b318$ec641c70$bf5d6546@655vb01>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805110529h3eb0abq9d087d7d6bcc3a3d@mail.gmail.com>

Why would you want to seal the gaps and subsequently seal water in the
gaps?  You'll only keep water out if you have a perfect seal... Not
likely....



On 5/11/08, Elton Schulz <eschulz at frontiernet.net> wrote:
> Thanks to everyone who replied to my question regarding the advisability of
> using seam sealer in the chassis crevices and joints. The replies were three
> in favor and two against. Hmmm, which way should I go?
> Elton, BJ7 in progress
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From Warthodson at aol.com  Sun May 11 06:31:10 2008
From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 08:31:10 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Trailer tie-downs
Message-ID: <be7.284a0bfa.3558410e@aol.com>

I have read pros & cons concerning parallel vs diagonal hold down  straps. I 
doubt that it makes much difference, however in my case, I was using  diagonal 
straps & discovered that the straps were chaffing against each  other & 
fraying the webbing, so I switched to parallel straps.
 
Gary Hodson 
 
 
In a message dated 5/10/2008 5:59:41 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
Editorgary at aol.com writes:

I hook  the tie down straps over the leaf springs just in front of the 
spring pans  and then hook them diagonally to the rear trailer hold  downs.





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From bj8Healey at msn.com  Sun May 11 07:21:13 2008
From: bj8Healey at msn.com (James Sailer)
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 07:21:13 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Subject: Re: Other Manufacturers Seats for Healey 3000
Message-ID: <BLU133-DS67B44216E542139A90FFAE9CD0@phx.gbl>

Jack,

I will go along with Tracy.  I had a Heritage redo my seats and they are for
me very comfortable  I did have to put holes in the foam seat bottoms to make
them softer as Norman Nock describes in one of his article.  I had my seat
frames powder coated and I sent them to Heritage to have them put the covers
on.  They are perfect  I also had heritage do my rear seat pans but then
installed everything else my self.  I would highly recommend having them do
the seats; not cheap though.  I also made a modified set of the wood slats
that are under the seat rails.  Thicker at the front and just about nothing at
the rear.  This tips the seat back a bit and give better back and under thigh
support (for me at least). I attached a photo of my seats.

Jim Sailer
66 BJ8
60 Frogeye

>Heritage Upholstery.  I don't have it, but covet it every time I see it.  I
>would consider a pro to install it though.  I speak from experience here.
>In other words look at a professionally installed heritage kit (seats or
>interior) side by side with my car and you will clearly not choose my car.

>Wheeeeeeee!!

>Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
>President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Sun May 11 07:51:34 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 09:51:34 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Seam sealer followup
References: <007e01c8b318$ec641c70$bf5d6546@655vb01>
Message-ID: <009a01c8b36e$20179510$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

Elton,

We always use seam sealer, carefully and thoroughly applied to all seams 
that have the slightest chance of getting water into them. Capillary action 
will cause water to creep between two sandwiched surfaces so everything 
possible must be done to prevent this.
Use a caulking that is meant specifically for this job, an automotive caulk 
that is meant to take paint, and will not eventually go brittle, break down 
and fall out.. Not cheap, but very effective.
Would you build a house and not caulk around door and window trims, allowing 
water to get in there and start rot? I think not.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Elton Schulz" <eschulz at frontiernet.net>
To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 11:41 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Seam sealer followup


> Thanks to everyone who replied to my question regarding the advisability 
> of
> using seam sealer in the chassis crevices and joints. The replies were 
> three
> in favor and two against. Hmmm, which way should I go?
> Elton, BJ7 in progress
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From bighealey at charter.net  Sun May 11 08:05:13 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 07:05:13 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] tramp rods
In-Reply-To: <024d01c8b31d$327fa9f0$0200a8c0@DadP4>
Message-ID: <000101c8b370$08a52990$1002a8c0@TRACY>

John,

The addition will require some welding.

A kit is available from Denis Welsh Motorsports

http://www.bighealey.co.uk/section.php?id=10


Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
John Rowe
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 9:12 PM
To: Healey List
Subject: [Healeys] tramp rods

Hi All

Has anyone installed tramp rods on their early 3000's.

I am thinking of installing some on my 1959 3000 to stop the spring wind up
that happens under hard driving particularly in Tarmac rallies.

Any help would be appreciated as always.

regards

John Rowe
Perth
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

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From fmags at cox.net  Sun May 11 08:11:33 2008
From: fmags at cox.net (fmags)
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 09:11:33 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] seats
Message-ID: <002701c8b370$eae69c30$0201a8c0@debo9w9s34m23y>

Hi Jack,

When I redid my seats in my BJ8, one of them was so bad (the bottom) that it
was literally hanging together by the rust.  I made a new seat bottom starting
with a Sprite seat bottom.  The Sprite and 3000 set pans are quite similar and
it was relatively easy to convert the Sprite pan into a 3000 pan with a little
cutting, welding, and hammer/dolly work.

I got my leather seat covers and foam from Healey Surgeons in Maryland
probably 15 years ago and they still look great and are very comfortable.
I've been a customer of theirs for 20 years and they are first class.

Frank
Wichita, KS
'65 BJ8

<Before I take the plunge and buy new covers for my seats and center arm rest
I would like to hear from folks who have upgraded their seats by installing
seats from other cars.

Actually, these ancient Healey attempts at comfort are more comfortable than
expected, but I thought it would be nice to hear from others before I make
that purchase.

Any suggestions?

Jack
BT7 in progress>

From fmags at cox.net  Sun May 11 08:18:32 2008
From: fmags at cox.net (fmags)
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 09:18:32 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] seam sealer
Message-ID: <003d01c8b371$e4d21a30$0201a8c0@debo9w9s34m23y>

Hi Elton,  go with the seam sealer.  It is what was applied at the factory, I
believe, and it's there for a reason.  PPG makes an automotive seam sealer
just for that purpose.  I used it on mine just like it was done on the trunk
floor I took out and it looks original and provides the protection against
water intrusion/rust.  Not a spot of rust in 10 years in that area.

Frank
Wichita, KS.
'65 BJ8

<Thanks to everyone who replied to my question regarding the advisability
> of
> using seam sealer in the chassis crevices and joints. The replies were
> three
> in favor and two against. Hmmm, which way should I go?
> Elton, BJ7 in progress

From britcrs at gmail.com  Sun May 11 08:18:53 2008
From: britcrs at gmail.com (Marvin James)
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 07:18:53 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] tramp rods
In-Reply-To: <024d01c8b31d$327fa9f0$0200a8c0@DadP4>
References: <024d01c8b31d$327fa9f0$0200a8c0@DadP4>
Message-ID: <cd33dd3a0805110718t426097dco2dfcac1433c172bd@mail.gmail.com>

On the 100 tramp bars interfere with the stock exhaust aft of the muffler.
The 6 cyl cars may have the same problem.
Marv J



On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 9:12 PM, John Rowe <jarowe at westnet.com.au> wrote:

> Hi All
>
> Has anyone installed tramp rods on their early 3000's.
>
> I am thinking of installing some on my 1959 3000 to stop the spring wind
> up
> that happens under hard driving particularly in Tarmac rallies.
>
> Any help would be appreciated as always.
>
> regards
>
> John Rowe
> Perth
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From dwflagg at juno.com  Sun May 11 09:07:43 2008
From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg)
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 11:07:43 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys
Message-ID: <20080511.110744.1884.0.dwflagg@juno.com>

As John and Keith know I am a very opinionated New Yorker, and that will
probably never change. As Mr. Bill points out I'm not winning any
popularity contests, but that comes with the territory. I would, however,
like to throw out a question which is, believe it or not, related to the
list. Why do you own a Healey, or perhaps, why do you want to own a
Healey? It seems that recent discussions (over the last few years) have
begun to focus on 5 speed Toyota transmissions, air conditioning, stereo
systems, and more recently, power steering and fuel injection along with
a myriad of other "modifications' which, to me (just my opinion) detract
greatly from the form and function of a classic, period, sports car. I
understand safety issues such as radial tries, detachable third brake
lights, seat belts and the like, but would really like to have an
understanding of the thought process to "modernize" your Healey. So as
not to exacerbate my plummeting ratings let me preface by saying this is
an honest question and not meant to insult any particular list member. If
you want the "looks" of a Healey, but the technology of a "modern"
automobile, why not buy a kit car with power steering, anti-lock brakes,
power steering, air bags(?), etc. This way you have your classic Healey
to enjoy for what it is, and the "kit" car for the serious, everyday,
modern highway driving. To quote Ed "A curious mind needs to know".
Thanks.

Doug

From 3000mk3 at bighealey.org  Sun May 11 09:49:05 2008
From: 3000mk3 at bighealey.org (Tom Mitchell)
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 11:49:05 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys
In-Reply-To: <20080511.110744.1884.0.dwflagg@juno.com>
References: <20080511.110744.1884.0.dwflagg@juno.com>
Message-ID: <001a01c8b37e$8df42ca0$a9dc85e0$@org>

Hi Doug,
 I installed magnetic third brake lights, a Toyota transmission and
Alternator for a variety of reasons
1) In some cases my old one parts needed extensive work, yes I could have
gotten them fixed. 
2) All mods are reversible, which means no cutting or modifying existing
structure, wiring etc. 
3) Safety (third brake light) and reliability, transmission and alternator. 
3) I wanted my wife, sons and whomever to be able to drive it, without
worrying about a non syncro 1st gear, or worry if someone could see that
they were braking in time. 

I drive my car (I have two BJ8, one all original waiting for time and money)
anywhere and everywhere, Vermont, NC, Ohio, Chicago, upstate Michigan, I
don't hesitate to drive it. 
I've lent it to friends for weddings; I've let a group of five teenage (19
yrs old) girls drive it around town. They (Healeys) are meant to be driven
and enjoyed and I think the mods assist in that. I have all the original
parts, except where a friend has borrowed my overdrive many years ago and is
still using it. 

I don't want a kit car; it's not the same nor is it MY HEALEY!    

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
Douglas W Flagg
Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 11:08 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healeys

As John and Keith know I am a very opinionated New Yorker, and that will
probably never change. As Mr. Bill points out I'm not winning any
popularity contests, but that comes with the territory. I would, however,
like to throw out a question which is, believe it or not, related to the
list. Why do you own a Healey, or perhaps, why do you want to own a
Healey? It seems that recent discussions (over the last few years) have
begun to focus on 5 speed Toyota transmissions, air conditioning, stereo
systems, and more recently, power steering and fuel injection along with
a myriad of other "modifications' which, to me (just my opinion) detract
greatly from the form and function of a classic, period, sports car. I
understand safety issues such as radial tries, detachable third brake
lights, seat belts and the like, but would really like to have an
understanding of the thought process to "modernize" your Healey. So as
not to exacerbate my plummeting ratings let me preface by saying this is
an honest question and not meant to insult any particular list member. If
you want the "looks" of a Healey, but the technology of a "modern"
automobile, why not buy a kit car with power steering, anti-lock brakes,
power steering, air bags(?), etc. This way you have your classic Healey
to enjoy for what it is, and the "kit" car for the serious, everyday,
modern highway driving. To quote Ed "A curious mind needs to know".
Thanks.

Doug

From rdavies1 at cox.net  Sun May 11 10:11:33 2008
From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies)
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 09:11:33 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys (modifications)
In-Reply-To: <20080511.110744.1884.0.dwflagg@juno.com>
References: <20080511.110744.1884.0.dwflagg@juno.com>
Message-ID: <022401c8b381$ae20aff0$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>

. would really like to have an
understanding of the thought process to "modernize" your Healey. .
Doug

Doug:

I bought my Healey for the same reason many get into classic cars....to get
back to their youth since they have become classics themselves. I had one as
a 16-19yo until it was stolen at USC.  It is amazing how the smells and
vibrations take you back....I just avoid using the rear view mirror.

As to modifications, I hope that most of us look at the car as a sacred
trust like a fine painting. We don't own them, we are just care-takers. I
hope that most of us also make "improvement" modifications that can easily
be returned to original, ie bolt on shocks, spin on oil filter, stainless
steal wires and radial tires.  I think any modification that was available
and done when the cars were originally sold (including air) is in keeping
with the spirit of the Marque.  I am still positive ground and use the
original AM radio when parked. Even though I'm in SoCal I use "Healey Air
Conditioning" (zip out the rear window and pour water over my head and
chest). 

IMHO converting to modern 5 speeds with glass-smooth shifting would take
away from the enjoyment I get from making perfect up and downshifts in a 40
yo trans. No offense to anyone out there enjoying otherwise but when I want
a smooth modern sports car experience I take out my Aston Martin. Others
probably take out their Porches, Mazdas, BMWs, Nissans etc. I drive my
Healey for the experience. In a way it's like owning a Harley. If you want
smooth silent high tech comfort you get a BMW or Honda. Nothing wrong with
that. 
Just my 2c.
Ron Davies
SoCal
67 BJ8
97 DB7

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Sun May 11 13:40:25 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 15:40:25 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys
Message-ID: <c05.378234b8.3558a5a9@aol.com>

Hi Doug--
 
One of the reasons I have chosen "modern" updates  (alternator in place of 
generator, solid-state ignition in place of points,  five-speed transmission in 
place of 3-speed, hydraulic clutch in place of  manual, etc) is so that I do 
not have to keep buying and replacing the  same crappy parts, whether used or 
new, over and over..  
 
Wait, don't you often offer some of those crappy parts for  sale?
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From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com  Sun May 11 14:11:35 2008
From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F. Ronald Rader)
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 13:11:35 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey
In-Reply-To: <482690EE.2020906@pacbell.net>
References: <20080503.134325.2944.1.dwflagg@juno.com>
	<482690EE.2020906@pacbell.net>
Message-ID: <5caeedb50805111311m25a4567cuc8c56fcfc8be432c@mail.gmail.com>

Bill (and Doug)

I have a 65 BJ8 which I have tried to keep as complete stock as possible. It
is fun to drive but for me at 64 I cannot drive it for more than 1.5 to 2
hours at a time.



We also have a 67 E  FHC that has wildwood brakes and A/C which we have put
37,000 miles on in 5 years taking it on classic car rallies.



Our preference is old cars that are user friendly.

My plans for this car are to drive it from LA to SF for the 1000 miles of
the CA Mille, and to ship it to Colorado for the Colorado grand, also a 1000
mile in 4 day event.



Having just return from the CA mille I can tell you that the three speed, no
syncro first, with electric / servo OD derived from 1930's technology was no
fun to drive thru the mountains.



We have changed from bias ply to radial tires. We are installing a heavier
duty front roll bar. We hand made a spectacular set of stainless headers
(because no one had plans for the originals. And now we are looking for ways
to change the tranny to a tremec or Gertag five speed.



These upgrades will allow us to comfortably use this car on long rallies
where many will get to see and enjoy this car. Most will not care that it
has radials or a 5 speed.



If there were only 5 of these cars and we where trying to put them in a
museum that would be different.



Others may choose to create museum pieces or trailer queens.

We prefer to make safe, fun, roadworthy cars that we can drive.



That is why they make 31 flavors.

Ron



1965 BJ8

1966 GT 350 H

1967 E Type FHC

1954 Nash Healy FHC

1956 Lincoln Continental


On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 11:23 PM, Mr. Bill <BN1 at pacbell.net> wrote:

> Ron, old friend,
>
> I totally agree with Doug.  Please, please, please don't tell us that
> you're going to convert such a rare car!  I doubt if even Smith Brody
> would want to see that.
>
> Bill Barnett
> '53 BN1 #663
>
> Douglas W Flagg wrote:
> > WHY!!!!!!!
> >
> >
> >> folks:
> >> on the transmission discussion - has anyone converted a Nash Healey
> >> transmission  to  a Toyota or BMW 5 speed?
> >> ron rader
> >> 1965 BJ8
> >> 1954 Nash Healey
> >> _______________________________________________
> >>
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From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com  Sun May 11 14:13:07 2008
From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F. Ronald Rader)
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 13:13:07 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey
In-Reply-To: <482690EE.2020906@pacbell.net>
References: <20080503.134325.2944.1.dwflagg@juno.com>
	<482690EE.2020906@pacbell.net>
Message-ID: <5caeedb50805111313m27cefc7et6bbc2b9809d673ba@mail.gmail.com>

Bill (and Doug)
I have a 65 BJ8 which I have tried to keep as complete stock as
possible. It is fun to drive but for me at 64 I cannot drive it for
more than 1.5 to 2 hours at a time.

We also have a 67 E  FHC that has wildwood brakes and A/C which we
have put 37,000 miles on in 5 years taking it on classic car rallies.

Our preference is old cars that are user friendly.
My plans for this car are to drive it from LA to SF for the 1000 miles
of the CA Mille, and to ship it to Colorado for the Colorado grand,
also a 1000 mile in 4 day event.

Having just return from the CA mille I can tell you that the three
speed, no syncro first, with electric / servo OD derived from 1930's
technology was no fun to drive thru the mountains.

We have changed from bias ply to radial tires. We are installing a
heavier duty front roll bar. We hand made a spectacular set of
stainless headers (because no one had plans for the originals. And now
we are looking for ways to change the tranny to a tremec or Gertag
five speed.

These upgrades will allow us to comfortably use this car on long
rallies where many will get to see and enjoy this car. Most will not
care that it has radials or a 5 speed.

If there were only 5 of these cars and we where trying to put them in
a museum that would be different.

Others may choose to create museum pieces or trailer queens.
We prefer to make safe, fun, roadworthy cars that we can drive.

That is why they make 31 flavors.
Ron

1965 BJ8
1966 GT 350 H
1967 E Type FHC
1954 Nash Healy FHC
1956 Lincoln Continental

On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 11:23 PM, Mr. Bill <BN1 at pacbell.net> wrote:
>
> Ron, old friend,
>
> I totally agree with Doug.  Please, please, please don't tell us that
> you're going to convert such a rare car!  I doubt if even Smith Brody
> would want to see that.
>
> Bill Barnett
> '53 BN1 #663
>
> Douglas W Flagg wrote:
> > WHY!!!!!!!

From fredcrowley at teamhealeytexas.com  Sun May 11 15:25:35 2008
From: fredcrowley at teamhealeytexas.com (Fred Crowley)
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 16:25:35 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys (modifications)
Message-ID: <CDF70817F0F14B7280898882F8E7D053@FREDLAPTOP>

I agree with Ron. I've used my '62 BT7 for racing for almost 18 years. Still
use the original gearbox and overdrive (albeit with the Sebring ratios in
the box). Transmission makes the amount of noise that it always does, but
all the gears report for duty when called upon. Still run with wire wheels,
disc brakes up front with drums in the rear, cast iron head, etc. The Healey
still generally end up at the pointy end of the grid (obviously because of
superb driver skills, good looks, and modesty), and can still generate
speeds and lap times that can scare the bejesus out of me. I like the Healey
with all its quirks and eccentricities. Jeanice disagrees and says that the
Healey is fine, it's my quirks and eccentricities - not the car's, but I
think she's just giving me some compliments, right?

The whole point for me is racing the car with the 45 year old+ technology.
It's still a blast, and periodically I get to enhance my 4-letter vocabulary
when something decides not to work as it was designed  to.

Cheers, Fred

From nickzarkades at comcast.net  Sun May 11 16:59:21 2008
From: nickzarkades at comcast.net (nickzarkades at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 22:59:21 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Strange Problem
Message-ID: <051120082259.1741.48277A4900040B76000006CD22120207849C0A0B0E059D0E96050C0702@comcast.net>

 took out my 66BJ8 out for the first time this spring and immediately notice 
something wrong, when I started the car up it rev up fine, however when I put it 
in gear it would feel like I was running on three cylinders or one carb. When I 
have it in neutral it revs up fine, I checked the carbs, timing and linkage with 
no luck, any ideas out there. Could it be a transmission issue?

Thanks,
Nick Zarkades
66bj8

From cbhlouky at bellsouth.net  Sun May 11 17:29:28 2008
From: cbhlouky at bellsouth.net (Craig)
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 19:29:28 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] British Bash in Louisville, Ky
Message-ID: <012801c8b3be$dc1f5c20$0201a8c0@home9cmfx9peca>

This year the 24th annual British Bash all-British car show featured Marque 
is
Healey.
Visit our website and see all the pictures, activities, and fantastic show 
location!
www.britishbash.com

June 6th &7th in Louisville, Kentucky 

From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Sun May 11 17:52:05 2008
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 09:52:05 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] fridays funnies
In-Reply-To: <a3b984e10805090932r5cc583bap1ef12d02cb23d32b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <000801c8b1ef$f92e4b80$0200a8c0@advoffice>
	<a3b984e10805090932r5cc583bap1ef12d02cb23d32b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F540@itfexch5.central.det.win>

G'day

I have said it before how much I loath pedants with their smarmy smiles
knowing that they are right.

"British did not build televisions" ??????

Perhaps the name of John Logie Baird may not seem familiar. A Scotsman
who is credited as the inventor of the world's first working television
system. He transmitted the first TV transmission as early as 1925.

If you're into Sci Fi and have read the novel "Contact" by Carl Sagan
you will have read about the fascinating concept of early TV
transmissions of Hitler at the 1936 Berlin Olympics being picked up by
little green men many years later and realising that we were here.

I suspect that Baird TVs didn't leak oil, but don't know about
electrons.

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 Richard Ewald
Sent: Saturday, 10 May 2008 2:32 AM
To: JIM LAUGHRIDGE
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] fridays funnies

That was actually why British Leyland never built TV sets.  Along with
that
in 1975 Lucas came out with a home vacuum cleaner.  It was the only
product
they ever produced that didn't suck.

On 5/9/08, JIM LAUGHRIDGE <JLLXX at bellsouth.net> wrote:
>
> this ones goes back 30 years and you probably have heard it but I am
new
> here
> and I can get by with posting it again
>
> do you know why the British did not build television's
>
> answer
> they could not figure how to make them leak oil
>
> Jim Laughridge
> jllxx at bellsouth.net
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From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sun May 11 17:57:18 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 19:57:18 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Strange Problem
In-Reply-To: <051120082259.1741.48277A4900040B76000006CD22120207849C0A0B0E059D0E96050C0702@comcast.net>
References: <051120082259.1741.48277A4900040B76000006CD22120207849C0A0B0E059D0E96050C0702@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <00b201c8b3c2$bf429be0$6600a8c0@michael>

Hi Nick,
I would bet that your impression that it is running on 3 cylinders is
correct. 
I would suggest the following:
1. Have someone push down on the throttle while you check that the
butterflies are actually opening, sometimes the clamps slip on the shafts.
2. Drive a short distance at full throttle then turn off the key, after
stopping, remove the float chamber lids and check that there is fuel in each
float chamber. 
3. Remove the carb suction chambers and then, using a piece of tube, blow
into the overflow tubes for each carb, fuel should squirt out of the jet. 
4. while the suction chamber is off see if you can pull the metering needle
out of the piston. Sometimes the locking screw comes loose.

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 nickzarkades at comcast.net
Sent: May 11, 2008 6:59 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Strange Problem

 took out my 66BJ8 out for the first time this spring and immediately notice

something wrong, when I started the car up it rev up fine, however when I
put it 
in gear it would feel like I was running on three cylinders or one carb.
When I 
have it in neutral it revs up fine, I checked the carbs, timing and linkage
with 
no luck, any ideas out there. Could it be a transmission issue?

Thanks,
Nick Zarkades
66bj8

From BN1 at pacbell.net  Sun May 11 18:34:23 2008
From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 17:34:23 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey
In-Reply-To: <5caeedb50805111313m27cefc7et6bbc2b9809d673ba@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20080503.134325.2944.1.dwflagg@juno.com>	
	<482690EE.2020906@pacbell.net>
	<5caeedb50805111313m27cefc7et6bbc2b9809d673ba@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4827908F.9080109@pacbell.net>

OK, Ron, I give!

I do love your BJ8.  As you know my BN1 is also a driver.  I was just 
thinking of the production numbers of your Nash vs my BN1.  However, I 
think it's great for you to be participating and showing it as much as 
you are!  I guess we'll let Bob Segui be the one to keep his '53 
Nash-Healey original, huh? :-)

I'm sure you're way ahead of me on this, but I'd first go to Eric 
Grunden of Absolutely British in Santa Maria.  (Yes this is a shameless 
plug, but while I have NFI, I have never been happier with anyone who 
has worked on my Healeys!)

Bill Barnett
'53 BN1 #663 w/'54 original owner M Kit & my 2nd owner driver mods.

F. Ronald Rader wrote:
> Bill (and Doug)
> I have a 65 BJ8 which I have tried to keep as complete stock as
> possible. It is fun to drive but for me at 64 I cannot drive it for
> more than 1.5 to 2 hours at a time.
>
> We also have a 67 E  FHC that has wildwood brakes and A/C which we
> have put 37,000 miles on in 5 years taking it on classic car rallies.
>
> Our preference is old cars that are user friendly.
> My plans for this car are to drive it from LA to SF for the 1000 miles
> of the CA Mille, and to ship it to Colorado for the Colorado grand,
> also a 1000 mile in 4 day event.
>
> Having just return from the CA mille I can tell you that the three
> speed, no syncro first, with electric / servo OD derived from 1930's
> technology was no fun to drive thru the mountains.
>
> We have changed from bias ply to radial tires. We are installing a
> heavier duty front roll bar. We hand made a spectacular set of
> stainless headers (because no one had plans for the originals. And now
> we are looking for ways to change the tranny to a tremec or Gertag
> five speed.
>
> These upgrades will allow us to comfortably use this car on long
> rallies where many will get to see and enjoy this car. Most will not
> care that it has radials or a 5 speed.
>
> If there were only 5 of these cars and we where trying to put them in
> a museum that would be different.
>
> Others may choose to create museum pieces or trailer queens.
> We prefer to make safe, fun, roadworthy cars that we can drive.
>
> That is why they make 31 flavors.
> Ron
>
> 1965 BJ8
> 1966 GT 350 H
> 1967 E Type FHC
> 1954 Nash Healy FHC
> 1956 Lincoln Continental
>
> On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 11:23 PM, Mr. Bill <BN1 at pacbell.net> wrote:
>   
>> Ron, old friend,
>>
>> I totally agree with Doug.  Please, please, please don't tell us that
>> you're going to convert such a rare car!  I doubt if even Smith Brody
>> would want to see that.
>>
>> Bill Barnett
>> '53 BN1 #663
>>
>> Douglas W Flagg wrote:
>>     
>>> WHY!!!!!!!

From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Sun May 11 19:23:30 2008
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 11:23:30 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] FW:  Green Helmet
Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F542@itfexch5.central.det.win>

G'day

Just to assist a little further with a little Oz (Australian) history,
back in the days before cheap international air travel one of the most
popular ways to get to and from Europe and especially Brittan was to
travel overland.

Generally this meant to drive through Europe, then such countries as
Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan (this was in more peaceful times) to India
and then ship your car to Western Australia. Then on to whether you
wanted to go in Australia. Vice versa going the other way.

I have some friends who are very much into Albion vehicles who have done
the trip twice by double decker bus. It was very common and there was
(and still is) companies specifically set up to organise such trips.

There are also a number of Austin-Healeys in Australia that came
overland from the UK. Have a look at Chris Dimmock's website at:

http://www.myaustinhealey.com/london-to-sydney-healey.html

It tells the story of when his car was driven from the UK to Australia
in 1967.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn


> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 14:36:26 +1000
> From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au
> To: ynotink at msn.com; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Green Helmet
>
> G'day Bill
>
> Can't resist.
>
> The Green Helmet was written by popular Australian novelist Jon Cleary
> who was also very much a car enthusiast. He owned one of the first
> Jensen 541s and even drove it overland from the UK to Australia.
>
> Here ends your (Oz) lesson for today.
>
> 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 WILLIAM B LAWRENCE
> Sent: Friday, 9 May 2008 2:03 PM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Green Helmet
>
> I'm watching The Green Helmet on TCM at the moment. A lot of racing
> footage
> circa 1961 and even some Healeys...
>
> Bill Lawrence
>
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun May 11 19:41:14 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 09:41:14 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Strange Problem
In-Reply-To: <00b201c8b3c2$bf429be0$6600a8c0@michael>
References: <051120082259.1741.48277A4900040B76000006CD22120207849C0A0B0E059D0E96050C0702@comcast.net>
	<00b201c8b3c2$bf429be0$6600a8c0@michael>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805111841k5df9dbe5pc43685dbe994055c@mail.gmail.com>

Nick -

Michael is pretty much a guru here, but his point 1. is off because the HD8
carbs on your BJ8 are fixed together with a fixed attachment so you can't
have one carb valve opening and the other stays closed with a Mk III - they
will both open and close at the same time, always.  Only earlier Healeys had
this problem.

I might suggest also, as an alternative, that it sounds like your car is
having a classic fuel starvation problem - when sitting at idle the fuel
pump pushes just enough gas in to keep the car idling and you can rev the
motor, but as soon as you start getting going your car needs more fuel and
loses all power because the pump can't keep up with demand.  Usually this
symptom will manifest itself if you've had some hesitation or loss of power
going up steep hills receently, than this is your problem.

Usually what causes this is:

1) a fuel line blockage (pull off the fuel feed pipe to the carbs and turn
on the iginition - you should have a very steady thoughput of fuel, if it's
just  a trickle, then this is your problem).
2) a clogged filter (if you have one inline, replace it.. also pop the tops
off the carb float chambers and check for gook and crud - if there is any -
clean everything including the float needles)
3) a bad fuel pump.  It is rarely diagnosed as such, but over time rust from
your fuel tank can aggregate in your fuel pump and reduce its performance.

Good Luck!

Alan


On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 7:57 AM, Michael Salter <
msalter at precisionsportscar.com> wrote:

> Hi Nick,
> I would bet that your impression that it is running on 3 cylinders is
> correct.
> I would suggest the following:
> 1. Have someone push down on the throttle while you check that the
> butterflies are actually opening, sometimes the clamps slip on the shafts.
> 2. Drive a short distance at full throttle then turn off the key, after
> stopping, remove the float chamber lids and check that there is fuel in
> each
> float chamber.
> 3. Remove the carb suction chambers and then, using a piece of tube, blow
> into the overflow tubes for each carb, fuel should squirt out of the jet.
> 4. while the suction chamber is off see if you can pull the metering needle
> out of the piston. Sometimes the locking screw comes loose.
>
> Michael Salter

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun May 11 19:45:58 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 09:45:58 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] seam sealer
In-Reply-To: <001501c8b2ad$ea1c03d0$6501a8c0@carrolls>
References: <001501c8b2ad$ea1c03d0$6501a8c0@carrolls>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805111845y793f8012l3c88458f706a73b4@mail.gmail.com>

Elton -

Caroll Phillips and Rich Chrysler are two of the top Healey restoration
specialists in the world, frankly.  I know I told you not to use seam sealer
but I would always defer to them, esp. the recommendation to use a proper
automotive seam sealer, and suggested prep sequences.

The only other thing I'd recommend is filling the chassis with Waxoyl or a
comparable product, this will help keep the inside of your chassis from
rotting from the inside out, unless you had your chassis properly etched and
dipped then it doesn't matter as much.

Best,

Alan

On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 10:55 PM, Carroll A Phillips <bjcap at optonline.net>
wrote:

> I would definatly recomend using the seam sealer at the frame to floor
> panel
> areas. History shows on our cars the worst areas being the forward footwell
> to chassis crossmember area and on 3000s the trunk floor areas.
> Remember the old sealer/caulk was a tar based formula that would dry out
> and
> crack( plus flexing of the chassis didnt help much either.) Water gets into
> the area between floor panels along with dust and dirt,hold the moisture
> and
> rust out the thin metal floors.
>
> I would do this:
> areas that are badly rusted and need floors replaced,
> strip/clean/wirewheel/sandblast whatever your means of rust/paint
> removal,blow crevises out with air (real good) than treat bare metal with
> epoxy primer, weld in new floors or replacement pieces ,seal all seams
> inside and under car as original with a good polyurethane automotive sealer
> , then paint, those of you desiring PC I would still seal with a clear Poly
> seamsealer as  painting or powdercoating will not get  in between the
> panels
> to protect against corrosion.
>
> Carroll Phillips    Top Down Restorations

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun May 11 19:56:08 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 09:56:08 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] fridays funnies
In-Reply-To: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F540@itfexch5.central.det.win>
References: <000801c8b1ef$f92e4b80$0200a8c0@advoffice>
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Message-ID: <ff59076c0805111856i19919805t67c89fb267131f05@mail.gmail.com>

Patrick -

I don't know if televisions leak oil or electrons, but I have experimented
watching these new fangled things now for 4 decades and I've come convinced
they rot your brain.  Perhaps I need to go back to listening to Edison
cylinders for light entertainment in the evening.

Alan

On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 7:52 AM, Quinn, Patrick <
Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au> wrote:

> G'day
>
> I have said it before how much I loath pedants with their smarmy smiles
> knowing that they are right.
>
> "British did not build televisions" ??????
>
> Perhaps the name of John Logie Baird may not seem familiar. A Scotsman
> who is credited as the inventor of the world's first working television
> system. He transmitted the first TV transmission as early as 1925.
>
> If you're into Sci Fi and have read the novel "Contact" by Carl Sagan
> you will have read about the fascinating concept of early TV
> transmissions of Hitler at the 1936 Berlin Olympics being picked up by
> little green men many years later and realising that we were here.
>
> I suspect that Baird TVs didn't leak oil, but don't know about
> electrons.
>
> Hoo Roo
>
> Patrick Quinn
> Sydney, Australia

From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Sun May 11 20:28:59 2008
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard  Hartnett)
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 19:28:59 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Strange Problem
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0805111841k5df9dbe5pc43685dbe994055c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <051120082259.1741.48277A4900040B76000006CD22120207849C0A0B0E059D0E96050C0702@comcast.net><00b201c8b3c2$bf429be0$6600a8c0@michael>
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Alan:  If you will look in your Moss catalog for HD8 carbs, you will see 
part number 80.  This "Shaft Assembly, carb, coupling" is connected to each 
carb's shaft by parts 73 and 74.  It is, in fact, possible to have one 
butterfly opening while the other is not, or at least not in sync, if one or 
both of the couplings becomes loose.  Somewhere in the carb adjusting 
instructions, I recall that you loosen these, tune each carb independently, 
then tighten them up when everything is in balance.

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

.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
To: "Michael Salter" <msalter at precisionsportscar.com>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 6:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Strange Problem


> Nick -
>
> Michael is pretty much a guru here, but his point 1. is off because the 
> HD8
> carbs on your BJ8 are fixed together with a fixed attachment so you can't
> have one carb valve opening and the other stays closed with a Mk III - 
> they
> will both open and close at the same time, always.  Only earlier Healeys 
> had
> this problem.

From jtrifari at comcast.net  Sun May 11 21:09:06 2008
From: jtrifari at comcast.net (trifari)
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 20:09:06 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Strange Problem
References: <051120082259.1741.48277A4900040B76000006CD22120207849C0A0B0E059D0E96050C0702@comcast.net><00b201c8b3c2$bf429be0$6600a8c0@michael>
	<ff59076c0805111841k5df9dbe5pc43685dbe994055c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001901c8b3dd$8b64c300$6401a8c0@COMPUTER1>

Agree:  I had a similar problem with  my BJ8.  Clogged fuel filter.  John 
Trifari   Golden Gate AHC
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
To: "Michael Salter" <msalter at precisionsportscar.com>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 6:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Strange Problem


> Nick -
>
> Michael is pretty much a guru here, but his point 1. is off because the 
> HD8
> carbs on your BJ8 are fixed together with a fixed attachment so you can't
> have one carb valve opening and the other stays closed with a Mk III - 
> they
> will both open and close at the same time, always.  Only earlier Healeys 
> had
> this problem.
>
> I might suggest also, as an alternative, that it sounds like your car is
> having a classic fuel starvation problem - when sitting at idle the fuel
> pump pushes just enough gas in to keep the car idling and you can rev the
> motor, but as soon as you start getting going your car needs more fuel and
> loses all power because the pump can't keep up with demand.  Usually this
> symptom will manifest itself if you've had some hesitation or loss of 
> power
> going up steep hills receently, than this is your problem.
>
> Usually what causes this is:
>
> 1) a fuel line blockage (pull off the fuel feed pipe to the carbs and turn
> on the iginition - you should have a very steady thoughput of fuel, if 
> it's
> just  a trickle, then this is your problem).
> 2) a clogged filter (if you have one inline, replace it.. also pop the 
> tops
> off the carb float chambers and check for gook and crud - if there is 
> any -
> clean everything including the float needles)
> 3) a bad fuel pump.  It is rarely diagnosed as such, but over time rust 
> from
> your fuel tank can aggregate in your fuel pump and reduce its performance.
>
> Good Luck!
>
> Alan
>
>
> On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 7:57 AM, Michael Salter <
> msalter at precisionsportscar.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi Nick,
>> I would bet that your impression that it is running on 3 cylinders is
>> correct.
>> I would suggest the following:
>> 1. Have someone push down on the throttle while you check that the
>> butterflies are actually opening, sometimes the clamps slip on the 
>> shafts.
>> 2. Drive a short distance at full throttle then turn off the key, after
>> stopping, remove the float chamber lids and check that there is fuel in
>> each
>> float chamber.
>> 3. Remove the carb suction chambers and then, using a piece of tube, blow
>> into the overflow tubes for each carb, fuel should squirt out of the jet.
>> 4. while the suction chamber is off see if you can pull the metering 
>> needle
>> out of the piston. Sometimes the locking screw comes loose.
>>
>> Michael Salter
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From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net  Sun May 11 22:05:45 2008
From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo)
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 21:05:45 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] thrust washer thickness for oil drive spindle.
Message-ID: <007001c8b3e5$7451cde0$0200a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>

I was working on my engine this weekend and found that the thrust washer has
been misplaced from the driving spindle.  I am talking about the drive for the
oil pump.  Does anyone happen to have the thickness of the thrust washer so I
can try  to find it in the pile of parts?     I have listed the part number
here from Moss which may help identify my question.

Part # 021-422

Jerry
BJ8   still in pieces.

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun May 11 22:21:57 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 12:21:57 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Strange Problem
In-Reply-To: <1AAA684A95104E279DB2E508425041D7@LeonardPC>
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Len -

Oh yes you are right, I forgot about the lever couplings.  Yes they can come
loose, but I've never seen that happen, they clamp pretty tight with only a
little bit of force.  The older type shaft couplings used on earlier healeys
come loose much more often - likely because you have to loosen them to tun
the carbs on earlier cars wheras on the HD8 carb you usually don't have to
loosen these couplings to fine tune the carb.

Alan
On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 10:28 AM, Leonard Hartnett <
thehartnetts at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Alan:  If you will look in your Moss catalog for HD8 carbs, you will see
> part number 80.  This "Shaft Assembly, carb, coupling" is connected to each
> carb's shaft by parts 73 and 74.  It is, in fact, possible to have one
> butterfly opening while the other is not, or at least not in sync, if one
> or
> both of the couplings becomes loose.  Somewhere in the carb adjusting
> instructions, I recall that you loosen these, tune each carb independently,
> then tighten them up when everything is in balance.
>
> (The Other) Len
> Vacaville,  California,  USA
> 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031

From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Sun May 11 23:10:09 2008
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 05:10:09 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] thrust washer thickness for oil drive spindle.
In-Reply-To: <007001c8b3e5$7451cde0$0200a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
References: <007001c8b3e5$7451cde0$0200a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
Message-ID: <BAY108-W2183BF05A417CD533ECBCEC0CC0@phx.gbl>

Jerry, You should be able to spot the thrust washer quite easily. It is very
shiny, about twice the thickness of the average washer and is champhered on
one side of the hole. It will stand out from the others.  Richard Mayor> From:
grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net> To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008
21:05:45 -0700> Subject: [Healeys] thrust washer thickness for oil drive
spindle.> > I was working on my engine this weekend and found that the thrust
washer has> been misplaced from the driving spindle. I am talking about the
drive for the> oil pump. Does anyone happen to have the thickness of the
thrust washer so I> can try to find it in the pile of parts? I have listed the
part number> here from Moss which may help identify my question.> > Part #
021-422> > Jerry> BJ8 still in pieces.>
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From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Mon May 12 05:52:54 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 07:52:54 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Strange Problem
In-Reply-To: <1AAA684A95104E279DB2E508425041D7@LeonardPC>
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Apology accepted ;-)....LOL
Michael Salter
100 (1953)
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye (1961)
http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/
Len -
Oh yes you are right, I forgot about the lever couplings.  Yes they can come
loose, but I've never seen that happen, they clamp pretty tight with only a
little bit of force.  The older type shaft couplings used on earlier healeys
come loose much more often - likely because you have to loosen them to tun
the carbs on earlier cars wheras on the HD8 carb you usually don't have to
loosen these couplings to fine tune the carb.

Alan
-----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 Leonard Hartnett
Sent: May 11, 2008 10:29 PM
To: Healey Mail List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Strange Problem

Alan:  If you will look in your Moss catalog for HD8 carbs, you will see 
part number 80.  This "Shaft Assembly, carb, coupling" is connected to each 
carb's shaft by parts 73 and 74.  It is, in fact, possible to have one 
butterfly opening while the other is not, or at least not in sync, if one or

both of the couplings becomes loose.  Somewhere in the carb adjusting 
instructions, I recall that you loosen these, tune each carb independently, 
then tighten them up when everything is in balance.

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

.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
To: "Michael Salter" <msalter at precisionsportscar.com>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 6:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Strange Problem


> Nick -
>
> Michael is pretty much a guru here, but his point 1. is off because the 
> HD8
> carbs on your BJ8 are fixed together with a fixed attachment so you can't
> have one carb valve opening and the other stays closed with a Mk III - 
> they
> will both open and close at the same time, always.  Only earlier Healeys 
> had
> this problem.
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From racarbon at optonline.net  Mon May 12 06:36:40 2008
From: racarbon at optonline.net (Raymond Carbone)
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 08:36:40 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Strange Problem
Message-ID: <002901c8b42c$d3eaa4b0$0202a8c0@chloetaryn>

Hi Nick,

Michael Salter has nailed the approach I would take.  

Back in the winter of 1970 I drove my '64 BJ8 from southern Pennsylvania to Northeast Penn, to NYC and back to Southern Penn.  When starting out I SOMETIMES had little power and used the clutch to get it moving.  However, the car idled smoothly.  Once moving, I drove at over 70MPH in overdrive with little problem.  Being winter and with snow falling, I had no intention of investigating the problem other than a minor review (i.e. Carb cap, linkage, Ignition wiring, and a few other easily observable things).  

The trip was uneventful for the most part....except that I had gotten 63 MPG on the trip (almost all highway).  Once back home, I disassembled the carbs and found a loose needle in one.  My conclusion ...at times the vibration would loosen the needle which would fall and shut off one carb.  At other times the piston would fall and re-lodge the pin.

All the best,

Ray Carbone
64 BJ8 Original Owner

From jcarl_1998 at yahoo.com  Mon May 12 07:03:37 2008
From: jcarl_1998 at yahoo.com (jeff hansen)
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 06:03:37 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] healey on fijii list
Message-ID: <409085.13675.qm@web50508.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

   Any one know this car?

                            < Previous | Next >

1967 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 MKIII

   Price: US $5,400.00 
   Ad ID: 45346770
     Visits: 240
   Location: Philadelphia
   Date Listed: Apr-09-08
   1967  AUSTIN  HEALEY  3000  MKIII, 1967 Austin Healey 3000 Mark III in
   beautiful  &  correct British Racing Green with black bucket seats and
   chrome  wire  wheels. STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL CAR FROM MISSOURI WITH ONLY
   27,442  ACTUAL  MILES  AND  ONE PHYSICIAN OWNER SINCE NEW!! One of the
   nicest, lowest mile Austin Healey 3000s available anywhere; completely
   checked  over  and  restored  to  brand  new  condition.  The original
   6-Cylinder  3000cc  twin  carb  engine  is  unmodified  and completely
   factory  stock.  Still  fitted  with the original twin SU carburetors,
   original  aircleaner  assemblies,  and original exhaust manifolds; the
   only  modification  is  the  ignition points have been replaced with a
   drop-in Pertronix electronic ignition. Fires right up and settles into
   a  smooth idle with a deep exhaust note from the correct dual exhaust.
   Runs perfectly on premium pump gas and there are no mechanical issues;
   no  smoke, no leaks, no noises. Pulls nicely through the rev range and
   cruises  beautifully  at  70-75  mph.  The 4-speed manual transmission
   shifts  perfectly  and  the  long 3.27 rearend with Overdrive provides
   relaxed  cruising.  Goes  straight  down  the road with no play in the
   steering,  no  rattles or squeaks, no gear whine, and the electrically
   operated  overdrive  functions  perfectly. Beautiful black bucket seat
   interior   with   the  center  console.  Professionally  reupholstered
   interior using correct Moss Motors parts. Brand new seat covers, brand
   new  seat  foams,  brand  new  door  panels, brand new carpet kit. The
   varnish  on the original dash had two small hairline cracks so a brand
   new  correct  Burlwood  dashboard was installed along with a brand new
   correct  padded dash cover. Correct banjo steering wheel with no wear,
   no  flaws, and the original AM/FM radio is in place. All of the Smiths
   gauges  work  properly  and  there is no sunfade on their faces and no
   pitting  on  their  chrome  bezels.  140  mph  speedometer,  7000  RPM
   tachometer,  Oil  Pressure/Water  Temperature,  and  Fuel  Level;  all
   original,  excellent,  and  work  properly. Rack & Pinion steering and
   front  disc  brakes provide terrific handling and safe stops. Gorgeous
   body with no dents, no dings, no waves.
   SPECIFICATIONS
   YEAR:1967
   MAKE:AUSTIN HEALEY
   MODEL:3000 MKIII
   MILEAGE: 27442
   EXT.COLOR: British Racing Green
   CLASS:     INT.COLOR: Black
   ENGINE: 3000cc 6-Cylinder
   TRANS: 4 Speed
   DRIVE TRAIN: RWD
   VIN#: HBJ8L39401
   DOORS: 2
     _________________________________________________________________

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From sdesalvo at frontiernet.net  Mon May 12 07:27:04 2008
From: sdesalvo at frontiernet.net (Sam DeSalvo)
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 09:27:04 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] hood prop rod 100-4
Message-ID: <000c01c8b433$de857880$01fea8c0@VALUEDECECF7F4>

I have attached the hood prop rod on my '55 100-4 but can't figure out where
or how to attach the rubber clip which keeps the rod in place when the hood is
down. The clip has a hole running parallel to the rod, going through the 2"
length of the clip. Maybe I have the wrong clip? Can anyone help with this?
Thanks,
Sam

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Mon May 12 09:45:09 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 11:45:09 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list
Message-ID: <8283515.725241210607109305.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web02-z02>

Hi, Jeff - 
I do not have 39401 listed in the BJ8 registry, and therefore no specific information on it.  As to some of the claims in the 
description, the following does not dispute any of them, but here is what I do 
know: 
 
If the car is a one-owner from Missouri, then it was apparently not registered 
with the Missouri DMV at any time prior to 1990.  I have a listing of Healeys 
registered with the MO DMV at that time (as well as Texas, Louisiana, Florida, 
Ohio, Massachusetts, and North Carolina), and the VIN does not appear on it.  
This MO list does not just include cars actively registered in 1990, but 
registered at any time up to that date. 
 
What is the "Fijii List"? 
 
Steve Byers 
HBJ8L/36666 
BJ8 Registry 
Havelock, NC  USA 
 
 
---- jeff hansen <jcarl_1998 at yahoo.com> wrote: 
>    Any one know this car? 

From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Mon May 12 09:58:17 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 11:58:17 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list
In-Reply-To: <8283515.725241210607109305.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web02-z02>
References: <8283515.725241210607109305.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web02-z02>
Message-ID: <018601c8b448$fe740340$fb5c09c0$@net>

Actually it is Kijiji. Can be found at www.kijiji.com The URL for the car is
http://newyork.kijiji.com/c-Cars-vehicles-Classic-cars-1967-AUSTIN-HEALEY-30
00-MKIII-W0QQAdIdZ45346770. Kijiji is  is a list similar to Craig's list.
There is an article about both in todays Business section of the New York
Times. The tenor of the article is how these two lists (Craig's - partially
owned by eBay) are hurting the want ad revenues for newspapers. 

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 BJ8
Healeys
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 11:45 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list

Hi, Jeff - 
I do not have 39401 listed in the BJ8 registry, and therefore no specific
information on it.  As to some of the claims in the 
description, the following does not dispute any of them, but here is what I
do 
know: 
 
If the car is a one-owner from Missouri, then it was apparently not
registered 
with the Missouri DMV at any time prior to 1990.  I have a listing of
Healeys 
registered with the MO DMV at that time (as well as Texas, Louisiana,
Florida, 
Ohio, Massachusetts, and North Carolina), and the VIN does not appear on it.

This MO list does not just include cars actively registered in 1990, but 
registered at any time up to that date. 
 
What is the "Fijii List"? 
 
Steve Byers 
HBJ8L/36666 
BJ8 Registry 
Havelock, NC  USA 

From dcongleton at embarqmail.com  Mon May 12 09:57:58 2008
From: dcongleton at embarqmail.com (Dallas Congleton)
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 11:57:58 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list
Message-ID: <003c01c8b448$f30d28b0$0201a8c0@your4dacd0ea75>

It is actually on the KIJIJI list, which is a free classified list, similar
the Craig's List
here is the link-

\http://philadelphia.kijiji.com/c-Cars-vehicles-Classic-cars-1967-AUSTIN-HEAL
EY-3000-MKIII-W0QQAdIdZ45346770

the price is obviously a mistype - should be $54,000, or it is a scam.

Dallas

From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Mon May 12 10:14:58 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 12:14:58 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list
In-Reply-To: <8283515.725241210607109305.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web02-z02>
References: <8283515.725241210607109305.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web02-z02>
Message-ID: <018701c8b44b$52d2c230$f8784690$@net>

Another note, on the Kijiji list, there are photos. I blew up the rear view
to take a look at the dealer plate and it is Sports Car Gallery in Beaver
Falls, PA. I went to their site and they have only one Healey listed for
sale and that is a red one 63HBJ7L19678 that they are selling for $55K. I
took a look at the background of some of their other cars that are for sale
and it is the same background as this car. Wonder if they made an error on
the price in their listing?

Steve, what say you?

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 BJ8
Healeys
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 11:45 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list

Hi, Jeff - 
I do not have 39401 listed in the BJ8 registry, and therefore no specific
information on it.  As to some of the claims in the 
description, the following does not dispute any of them, but here is what I
do 
know: 
 
If the car is a one-owner from Missouri, then it was apparently not
registered 
with the Missouri DMV at any time prior to 1990.  I have a listing of
Healeys 
registered with the MO DMV at that time (as well as Texas, Louisiana,
Florida, 
Ohio, Massachusetts, and North Carolina), and the VIN does not appear on it.

This MO list does not just include cars actively registered in 1990, but 
registered at any time up to that date. 
 
What is the "Fijii List"? 
 
Steve Byers 
HBJ8L/36666 
BJ8 Registry 
Havelock, NC  USA 

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Mon May 12 10:31:31 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 12:31:31 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list
Message-ID: <17091921.752891210609891401.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web01-z02>

Thanks, John and Dallas, for explaining fijii/Kijiji.  I had never heard of either one.  As far as the car, now that I have had a chance to look at the actual ad at the Kijiji site, I wonder why someone would go to the trouble and expense to install rack and pinion steering in a car that had only been driven 27K miles in 42 years, unless that is a mistake in the description.

The asking price is either a mistake in the listing also, or a scam.  Extremely low asking prices is one of the prime tip-offs to a scam, and photos can be lifted from websites for scams.  

Might be legitimate, but I think I would want some answers to a few questions before seriously considering responding to the ad.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

---- John Sims <ahbn6 at optonline.net> wrote: 
> Another note, on the Kijiji list, there are photos. I blew up the rear view
> to take a look at the dealer plate and it is Sports Car Gallery in Beaver
> Falls, PA. I went to their site and they have only one Healey listed for
> sale and that is a red one 63HBJ7L19678 that they are selling for $55K. I
> took a look at the background of some of their other cars that are for sale
> and it is the same background as this car. Wonder if they made an error on
> the price in their listing?
> 
> Steve, what say you?
> 
> 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 BJ8
> Healeys
> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 11:45 AM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list
> 
> Hi, Jeff - 
> I do not have 39401 listed in the BJ8 registry, and therefore no specific
> information on it.  As to some of the claims in the 
> description, the following does not dispute any of them, but here is what I
> do 
> know: 
>  
> If the car is a one-owner from Missouri, then it was apparently not
> registered 
> with the Missouri DMV at any time prior to 1990.  I have a listing of
> Healeys 
> registered with the MO DMV at that time (as well as Texas, Louisiana,
> Florida, 
> Ohio, Massachusetts, and North Carolina), and the VIN does not appear on it.
> 
> This MO list does not just include cars actively registered in 1990, but 
> registered at any time up to that date. 
>  
> What is the "Fijii List"? 
>  
> Steve Byers 
> HBJ8L/36666 
> BJ8 Registry 
> Havelock, NC  USA 

From gbrierton at hotmail.com  Mon May 12 11:18:48 2008
From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (G. Brierton)
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 13:18:48 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list
In-Reply-To: <8283515.725241210607109305.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web02-z02>
	<018701c8b44b$52d2c230$f8784690$@net>
References: <8283515.725241210607109305.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web02-z02>
	<018701c8b44b$52d2c230$f8784690$@net>
Message-ID: <BLU107-DS4A500E2D74CBF6C4B2123B3CC0@phx.gbl>

I notice that the text on both cars contain many of the same sentences, 
including the "rack and pinion steering" statement.
GB

--------------------------------------------------
From: "John Sims" <ahbn6 at optonline.net>
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 12:14 PM
To: "'BJ8 Healeys'" <sbyers at ec.rr.com>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list

> Another note, on the Kijiji list, there are photos. I blew up the rear 
> view
> to take a look at the dealer plate and it is Sports Car Gallery in Beaver
> Falls, PA. I went to their site and they have only one Healey listed for
> sale and that is a red one 63HBJ7L19678 that they are selling for $55K. I
> took a look at the background of some of their other cars that are for 
> sale
> and it is the same background as this car. Wonder if they made an error on
> the price in their listing?
>
> Steve, what say you?
>
> 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 
> BJ8
> Healeys
> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 11:45 AM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list
>
> Hi, Jeff -
> I do not have 39401 listed in the BJ8 registry, and therefore no specific
> information on it.  As to some of the claims in the
> description, the following does not dispute any of them, but here is what 
> I
> do
> know:
>
> If the car is a one-owner from Missouri, then it was apparently not
> registered
> with the Missouri DMV at any time prior to 1990.  I have a listing of
> Healeys
> registered with the MO DMV at that time (as well as Texas, Louisiana,
> Florida,
> Ohio, Massachusetts, and North Carolina), and the VIN does not appear on 
> it.
>
> This MO list does not just include cars actively registered in 1990, but
> registered at any time up to that date.
>
> What is the "Fijii List"?
>
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC  USA
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From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Mon May 12 11:22:51 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 13:22:51 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list
In-Reply-To: <BLU107-DS4A500E2D74CBF6C4B2123B3CC0@phx.gbl>
References: <8283515.725241210607109305.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web02-z02>
	<018701c8b44b$52d2c230$f8784690$@net>
	<BLU107-DS4A500E2D74CBF6C4B2123B3CC0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <019001c8b454$cee69690$6cb3c3b0$@net>

I just send an email to Sports Car Gallery using the email address posted on
their web site (which is different than the one on Kijiji) asking if this is
their listing. Will post the answer to the list.

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

-----Original Message-----
From: G. Brierton [mailto:gbrierton at hotmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 1:19 PM
To: John Sims
Cc: Healey Healey
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list

I notice that the text on both cars contain many of the same sentences, 
including the "rack and pinion steering" statement.
GB

--------------------------------------------------
From: "John Sims" <ahbn6 at optonline.net>
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 12:14 PM
To: "'BJ8 Healeys'" <sbyers at ec.rr.com>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list

> Another note, on the Kijiji list, there are photos. I blew up the rear 
> view
> to take a look at the dealer plate and it is Sports Car Gallery in Beaver
> Falls, PA. I went to their site and they have only one Healey listed for
> sale and that is a red one 63HBJ7L19678 that they are selling for $55K. I
> took a look at the background of some of their other cars that are for 
> sale
> and it is the same background as this car. Wonder if they made an error on
> the price in their listing?
>
> Steve, what say you?
>
> John Sims, BN6
> Aberdeen, NJ
>
> www.healey6.com

From amalin at mac.com  Mon May 12 12:12:14 2008
From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin)
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 14:12:14 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list
In-Reply-To: <019001c8b454$cee69690$6cb3c3b0$@net>
References: <8283515.725241210607109305.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web02-z02>
	<018701c8b44b$52d2c230$f8784690$@net>
	<BLU107-DS4A500E2D74CBF6C4B2123B3CC0@phx.gbl>
	<019001c8b454$cee69690$6cb3c3b0$@net>
Message-ID: <97D9CA39-7147-4371-8D75-28BD8607A9FD@mac.com>

If the description is accurate, the car is not stolen, the seller has  
clear title, and the price is accurately stated --- I'll take 3 of them.

Regards,
Al Malin

From jcarl_1998 at yahoo.com  Mon May 12 13:35:27 2008
From: jcarl_1998 at yahoo.com (jeff hansen)
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 12:35:27 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Healey on Kijiji
Message-ID: <919684.74823.qm@web50507.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

   Just emailed the lister and am awaiting a reply. Will let you all know
   what happens. If it's  truly $5400 you may be talking to a new Healey
   owner!! My guess is it's an error or scam. Sorry about the
   fijii\Kijiji error. Sent it in typing  excitement didn't check for
   errors.
   Jeff
   --- On Mon, 5/12/08, BJ8 Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com> wrote:
   From: BJ8 Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
   Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list
   To: healeys at autox.team.net
   Date: Monday, May 12, 2008, 12:31 PM
Thanks, John and Dallas, for
 explaining fijii/Kijiji.  I had never heard of
either one.  As far as the car, now that I have had a chance to look at the
actual ad at the Kijiji site, I wonder why someone would go to the
 trouble and
expense to install rack and pinion steering in a car that had only been driven
27K miles in 42 years, unless that is a mistake in the description.
The asking price is either a mistake in the listing also, or a scam.  Extremely
low asking prices is one of the prime tip-offs to a scam, and photos can be
lifted from websites for scams.
Might be legitimate, but I think I would want some answers to a few questions
before seriously considering responding to the ad.
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA
     _________________________________________________________________

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From healeyguy at aol.com  Mon May 12 13:36:30 2008
From: healeyguy at aol.com (healeyguy at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 15:36:30 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list
In-Reply-To: <018701c8b44b$52d2c230$f8784690$@net>
References: <8283515.725241210607109305.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web02-z02>
	<018701c8b44b$52d2c230$f8784690$@net>
Message-ID: <8CA827E9C1FAB5F-8B4-489@webmail-nf13.sim.aol.com>

We?visited Sports Car Gallery on our last trip to PA about a year ago. If I recall correctly there was a green BJ8 for sale at that time. Beaver Falls is our home town although we have been in Hawaii since 1970. I try to stop by and look through the windows of this establishment when ever we are in town.? The cars are?kept under roof and the?owner only shows the cars by appointment. Seems like he?keeps a nice selection of collector cars in stock. Next trip back is in October.? Can't say for sure if the green Healey offered is the same one but suspect that the price is just incorrect in the advert. I notice that the for sale price is often truncated on Craigs listings here in Hawaii. However I have been burned on an internet?scam before so be careful!
Aloha
Perry



Another note, on the Kijiji list, there are photos. I blew up the rear view
to take a look at the dealer plate and it is Sports Car Gallery in Beaver
Falls, PA. I went to their site and they have only one Healey listed for
sale and that is a red one 63HBJ7L19678 that they are selling for $55K. I
took a look at the background of some of their other cars that are for sale
and it is the same background as this car. Wonder if they made an error on
the price in their listing?

Steve, what say you?

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 BJ8
Healeys
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 11:45 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list

Hi, Jeff - 
I do not have 39401 listed in the BJ8 registry, and therefore no specific
information on it.? As to some of the claims in the 
description, the following does not dispute any of them, but here is what I
do 
know: 
 
If the car is a one-owner from Missouri, then it was apparently not
registered 
with the Missouri DMV at any time prior to 1990.? I have a listing of
Healeys 
registered with the MO DMV at that time (as well as Texas, Louisiana,
Florida, 
Ohio, Massachusetts, and North Carolina), and the VIN does not appear on it.

This MO list does not just include cars actively registered in 1990, but 
registered at any time up to that date. 
 
What is the "Fijii List"? 
 
Steve Byers 
HBJ8L/36666 
BJ8 Registry 
Havelock, NC? USA 
_______________________________________________

From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Mon May 12 14:51:02 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 16:51:02 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] FW: YOur cars
Message-ID: <01c601c8b471$e457e9d0$ad07bd70$@net>

OK Guys. This is the definitive email that I just received.

 

John Sims, BN6

Aberdeen, NJ

 

www.healey6.com

 

From: SPORTS CAR [mailto:sportcar at stargate.net] 
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 4:46 PM
To: John Sims
Subject: Re: YOur cars

 

Hi John, 

This is a scam...  a mint condition, low mile Healey 3000 does not sell for
$5400. That particular car sold for $65,000 last fall. Thanks for the email.
Dave

.  

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

From: John Sims <mailto:ahbn6 at optonline.net>  

To: sportcar at stargate.net 

Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 1:21 PM

Subject: YOur cars

 

There is a car advertised for sale on www.kijiji.com under
http://newyork.kijiji.com/c-Cars-vehicles-Classic-cars-1967-AUSTIN-HEALEY-30
00-MKIII-W0QQAdIdZ45346770 that bears one of your dealer plates.

 

Is this your listing as the email address for contacts does not appear to be
yours.

 

John Sims, BN6

Aberdeen, NJ

 

www.healey6.com

From dcongleton at embarqmail.com  Mon May 12 15:53:45 2008
From: dcongleton at embarqmail.com (Dallas Congleton)
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 17:53:45 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] [Mg-t] 54 TF radial tire pressure?
References: <409373.85351.qm@web56115.mail.re3.yahoo.com><5885A49C42E444B98871A603DE0BACDB@xps410><BAY102-W41C00BFB8C1DB641A8AE5BB7CC0@phx.gbl>
	<007501c8b47b$fe5612d0$6701a8c0@shop>
Message-ID: <012901c8b47a$a7605fe0$0201a8c0@your4dacd0ea75>

Maybe this was  "Imperial"  PSI ?

;^)
Dallas



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ed's Shop" <shop at justbrits.com>
To: <mg-t at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 6:02 PM
Subject: Re: [Mg-t] 54 TF radial tire pressure?


> <<I can't imagine why Abingdon recommended 18 psi, unless it had something 
> to do
> with Britain's road conditions or tire quality in the 1950's.
>>>
>
> Can you say BIAS ply tires, Mike??
>
> Different ballgame.
>
> And Lawrie has correct pressures, IMHO.
> _______________________________________________

From johnbs7257 at sbcglobal.net  Mon May 12 17:35:47 2008
From: johnbs7257 at sbcglobal.net (John Stevens)
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 16:35:47 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Birthday Card
Message-ID: <47938.27611.qm@web82907.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Just happened to be in the local Shopko store this afternoon when I spotted a birthday card with a blue Healey on the front. It is an American Greetings card with the identifier on the back of USA 199  3846723 or CANADA 259  ABR66687-00X

John Stevens 

johnbs7257 at sbcglobal.net 
520 Cherry Creek Road 
Marquette, MI 49855 

(906)249-3529

From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com  Mon May 12 17:46:42 2008
From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson)
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 18:46:42 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Healey on Kijiji
In-Reply-To: <919684.74823.qm@web50507.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <919684.74823.qm@web50507.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <000001c8b48a$6f0d0570$4d271050$@com>

$5400 might get you a Healey that looks like this.......

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1957-Austin-Healey-100-6_W0QQitemZ36005157798
9QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item360051577989&

Randy 
Healey-Archaeologist
63 BJ7






-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+rdickson=midwestarchaeology.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+rdickson=midwestarchaeology.com at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of jeff hansen
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 2:35 PM
To: BJ8 Healeys; healeys
Subject: [Healeys] Healey on Kijiji

   Just emailed the lister and am awaiting a reply. Will let you all know
   what happens. If it's  truly $5400 you may be talking to a new Healey
   owner!! My guess is it's an error or scam. Sorry about the
   fijii\Kijiji error. Sent it in typing  excitement didn't check for
   errors.
   Jeff
   --- On Mon, 5/12/08, BJ8 Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com> wrote:
   From: BJ8 Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
   Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list
   To: healeys at autox.team.net
   Date: Monday, May 12, 2008, 12:31 PM
Thanks, John and Dallas, for
 explaining fijii/Kijiji.  I had never heard of
either one.  As far as the car, now that I have had a chance to look at the
actual ad at the Kijiji site, I wonder why someone would go to the
 trouble and
expense to install rack and pinion steering in a car that had only been
driven
27K miles in 42 years, unless that is a mistake in the description.
The asking price is either a mistake in the listing also, or a scam.
Extremely
low asking prices is one of the prime tip-offs to a scam, and photos can be
lifted from websites for scams.
Might be legitimate, but I think I would want some answers to a few
questions
before seriously considering responding to the ad.
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA
     _________________________________________________________________

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon May 12 21:37:47 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 21:37:47 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Healey on Kijiji
References: <919684.74823.qm@web50507.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<000001c8b48a$6f0d0570$4d271050$@com>
Message-ID: <00cb01c8b4aa$b69112e0$6701a8c0@shop>

<<$5400 might get you a Healey that looks like this.......

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1957-Austin-Healey-100-6_W0QQitemZ36005157798
9QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item360051577989&

Randy 
>>

www.tinyurl.com WOULD give YOU and subsequently US an EASILY useable LINK, Randy!!!

From bighealey at charter.net  Tue May 13 06:23:11 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 05:23:11 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] FS- Factory Hardtop wooden parts
Message-ID: <000001c8b4f4$1c87f070$1002a8c0@TRACY>

Due to the popularity of the wooden side rail supports I had another run
made.  These were made from an original as a template using oak chosen to be
as close to the original wood.

They fit factory 2 or 4 seater original hardtops.  If you tried to get a set
and I was out please contact me again off-list.  $27.50 per pair covers the
material, labor I paid the furniture maker and shipping.

I put a photo of the parts and where they attach up on the internet.  These
hold the fiberglass along the window upright in the aluminum channel and are
a must for restoring these old hardtops.  Once these are gone they are gone.
If your hardtop was like mine they are missing or rotted.



http://www.bighly.com/wooden-parts/supports.jpg



and



http://www.bighly.com/wooden-parts/wood-side-rail.jpg



Hope these help some folks.  Thanks go out to John Wilson for the loan of
the originals for a template.



Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !

President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

From mgcharlie at comcast.net  Tue May 13 07:04:28 2008
From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin)
Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 09:04:28 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Arm Rest Location
Message-ID: <482991DC.5000500@comcast.net>

On a center shift BT7, how far behind the ashtray should the front of 
the armrest between the seats be located?
Thanks.
Charlie Baldwin

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf]

From todd.s.taylor at lmco.com  Tue May 13 07:39:44 2008
From: todd.s.taylor at lmco.com (Taylor, Todd S)
Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 09:39:44 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Engine clean up
Message-ID: <F56FBA314E8E5A41895F0DA8F6716A6D14125276@emss04m11.us.lmco.com>

I've got my Engine out of the car and I want to start clearing it up for
re-painting.  What's the best way to clean the engine??

Power washer with soap, dismantle it and get it dipped??  Use some sort
of solvent.  Want to do as much as I can myself.

Looking for ideas??   Thanks  Todd..

From kags at shaw.ca  Tue May 13 09:58:12 2008
From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna)
Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 08:58:12 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Arm Rest Location
References: <482991DC.5000500@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <002c01c8b512$2582d870$b3076c18@computer>

Charlie:

Mine measures 1 1/2" - original carpet and armrest pad.  The pad has 
deformed a bit over the years - I measured at it's base where it rests 
against the carpet.

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

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Charlie Baldwin" <mgcharlie at comcast.net>
To: "healey list" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 6:04 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Arm Rest Location


On a center shift BT7, how far behind the ashtray should the front of
the armrest between the seats be located?
Thanks.
Charlie Baldwin

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Tue May 13 13:50:57 2008
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 21:50:57 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Looking for parts for a BN2...
Message-ID: <002701c8b532$a9de2780$0500a8c0@tm4>

Hello there,

I am looking for the following parts for my Healey:
- trim on the doors near lock
- ashtray
- front windshield
- front indicator lens (2 pcs)
- air cleaners


If you have any of above and wish to part with it, please mail me offlist.

Many thanks, Tadek

From jagxk120 at gmail.com  Tue May 13 16:06:54 2008
From: jagxk120 at gmail.com (Bob)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 00:06:54 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] VIN Localization
Message-ID: <482A10FE.8010709@gmail.com>

Hi listers,
Where is supposed to be the VIN on a 3000 MkI ?
TIA
Bernard

From pieterscheen at optusnet.com.au  Tue May 13 22:07:27 2008
From: pieterscheen at optusnet.com.au (Pieter and Linda Scheenhouwer)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 14:07:27 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] 2nd gear problems
Message-ID: <200805140407.m4E47N6A016487@mail08.syd.optusnet.com.au>

A fellow club member is having problems with 2nd gear in his BJ8. At rest or
when traveling below 10mph he can only select 2nd gear using brute force.
Above this speed up and down changes are normal. All other gears can be
selected at rest. Any suggestions before we start pulling the box out of the
car?

Cheers

Pieter

From michael at clearhearing.com.au  Tue May 13 22:13:18 2008
From: michael at clearhearing.com.au (Michael)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 14:13:18 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Seat Belts
Message-ID: <000b01c8b578$d7d5b8b0$0601a8c0@MICHAELPC>

Hi All

I'm looking at improving the saftery of the my Healey (100/6 BN4) by
installing better seat belts front and back. Just wondering if anyone has done
this, and if I could get a heads up on the type of belt used, and the fitting
procedure.

Thanks

Michael

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue May 13 23:32:00 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 13:32:00 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Seat Belts
In-Reply-To: <000b01c8b578$d7d5b8b0$0601a8c0@MICHAELPC>
References: <000b01c8b578$d7d5b8b0$0601a8c0@MICHAELPC>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805132232j7c7b055fg54f2d4922eb36323@mail.gmail.com>

Michael -

I used the clip-mount seat belts sold by moss, three point belts, short
length.  They work very well in my BJ8 and BN1.  Retractable belts are ok,
but the reel can take up space in the car and can look a bit wonky.

Alan

On Wed, May 14, 2008 at 12:13 PM, Michael <michael at clearhearing.com.au>
wrote:

> Hi All
>
> I'm looking at improving the saftery of the my Healey (100/6 BN4) by
> installing better seat belts front and back. Just wondering if anyone has
> done
> this, and if I could get a heads up on the type of belt used, and the
> fitting
> procedure.
>
> Thanks
>
> Michael

From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Wed May 14 00:07:32 2008
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 06:07:32 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] VIN Localization
In-Reply-To: <482A10FE.8010709@gmail.com>
References: <482A10FE.8010709@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY108-W253777D0DA7E72F16C93BDC0CE0@phx.gbl>

There is an aluminum plate on the firewall. Just above the engine. Very close
to the center. Hard to miss unless it is missing.
> Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 00:06:54 +0200> From: jagxk120 at gmail.com> To:
healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] VIN Localization> > Hi listers,>
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From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net  Wed May 14 05:10:26 2008
From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 07:10:26 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Seat Belts
References: <000b01c8b578$d7d5b8b0$0601a8c0@MICHAELPC>
Message-ID: <000601c8b5b3$20843d90$4ecce004@markl946cfrd7q>

I installed the Securon  514/30   retractor set .    This shoulder unit 
attaches at 2 places rather than three, which is impossible to do IMO,  on 
our Healeys.
This is very much like the MGB units that were used in the 70's.   Go to the 
Securon
web sight.

Much more secure than the traditional lap belts.

Back seats?    Why?   Not your kids I hope.

Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael" <michael at clearhearing.com.au>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 12:13 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Seat Belts


> Hi All
>
> I'm looking at improving the saftery of the my Healey (100/6 BN4) by
> installing better seat belts front and back. Just wondering if anyone has 
> done
> this, and if I could get a heads up on the type of belt used, and the 
> fitting
> procedure.
>
> Thanks
>
> Michael
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From bjcap at optonline.net  Wed May 14 06:57:35 2008
From: bjcap at optonline.net (Carroll A Phillips)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 08:57:35 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] re engine clean up
Message-ID: <002301c8b5c2$14cd4960$6501a8c0@carrolls>

Todd,

On engine exterior,   assuming your not rebuilding

For a concour look............
 Remove small outside stuff and plug holes to prevent water /dust from 
getting in(use suitable plastic plugs).  Clean /degrease block with pressure 
washerand degreaser
wire brush or wire cup wheel cast block areas (IMPORTANT mask off aluminum 
engine number plate ,dont use anything but a little paint stripper on it and 
leave it on the block unless rebuilding engine), blow off with air
Remove oil pan, valvecover, sidecovers,balancer, timing cover, ect. Use 
paint stripper, remove paint.
Hand sand any rusty areas on sheetmetal with 220 grit paper if you dont have 
a glass bead cabnet.
thouroghly clean inside and out all parts,prime partsand block with PPG DP 
epoxy or equivalent( use the black DP90). Replace ALL gaskets and oil seals 
(time to renew anyway)

assemble everything exept valvecover
final degreaser with prep solve or equivalent PPG DX330
 These engines were painted as a unit with just about everything 
installed,exhaust manifolds to intake, There are some quibbles as to other 
final parts , I dont know what car / engine is for.

I use the Healey engine green enamel from Bill Hirsch, and use an engine 
hoist to get engine up to comfortable level, Mask off valve train and paint 
valvecover and nuts separate( if valvecover has metal data plates, mask 
these off too no need to remove them unless damadged). Replace any decals 
needed .
Look at pictures of a quality restoration to show any differences between 
models, i.e. a BJ8 engine will be different form a BN1 ect. for details 
reguarding painting , dataplates,decals ,hoses. clamps, ect.

Carroll Phillips       Top Down restorations 

From jstmorris at yahoo.com  Wed May 14 08:11:33 2008
From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 07:11:33 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Seat Belts
In-Reply-To: <000b01c8b578$d7d5b8b0$0601a8c0@MICHAELPC>
Message-ID: <622099.43197.qm@web30306.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

   Hello Michael;

   You may wish to check out the following site which has the Austin
   Service Journal bulletin from 1961-11-16 regarding fitting of seat
   belts in the Big Healey.

   http://www.ahcso.com/TechTalk/Seat%20Belt-ASJ.pdf
   --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7

   J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives
   --- On Wed, 5/14/08, Michael <michael at clearhearing.com.au> wrote: <<
   Hi All   I'm looking at improving the saftery of the my Healey (100/6
   BN4) by installing better seat belts front and back. Just wondering if
   anyone has done this, and if I could get a heads up on the type of
   belt used, and the fitting procedure. >>
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From steveg at abrazosdata.com  Wed May 14 08:25:51 2008
From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (Steve B. Gerow)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 07:25:51 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Tramp Rods options
Message-ID: <C450447F.27971%steveg@abrazosdata.com>

> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 07:18:53 -0700
> From: "Marvin James" <britcrs at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] tramp rods
> To: "John Rowe" <jarowe at westnet.com.au>
> Cc: Healey List <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Message-ID:
> <cd33dd3a0805110718t426097dco2dfcac1433c172bd at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> 
> On the 100 tramp bars interfere with the stock exhaust aft of the muffler.
> The 6 cyl cars may have the same problem.
> Marv J

6-cyl tramp rods options:

Side exhaust:
1) Welch or Cape tramp rods & Stebro side exhaust--now being made again at
http://www.stebro.com.
Rode in a Stebro-exhaust BN7 last weekend--it's loud but not as loud as a
stock muffler with side exhaust, which is way too loud.

Full length exhaust:
2) build triangulated A-frame, extending under the frame from the x-member
to a ball-joint welded adjacent to the pumpkin part of the axle. This is a
slick setup, but may decrease ground clearance slightly. One of the posters
on the British Car Forum has pix of this, but I don't have the link handy.
In addition, this setup provides sideways location so the Watt link is no
longer needed.

3) on my website I have pictures of a BJ8-style top-axle radius arm setup in
progress.  http://www.pbase.com/stevegerow
BJ8-style has the problem of the radius arms being non-adjustable as well as
the insertion of the axle attachment point under the rubber bump decreases
axle travel on a roadster--though in practice I haven't had any complaints.

4) also have an idea sketch of what I think is a better design as an
alternative to 3) above.
-- 
Steve Gerow
Pasadena CA
59 BN6

From Bobsoniaharris at aol.com  Wed May 14 08:28:53 2008
From: Bobsoniaharris at aol.com (Bobsoniaharris at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 10:28:53 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] MG Midget
Message-ID: <c34.317b0523.355c5125@aol.com>

A friend of mine is selling a 1968 MG Midget in above average condition --  
has been stored for last 15 years. Rebuilt engine; runs well. Is asking about  
$3000. Car is in Plymouth, Michigan -- just east of Ann Arbor.
If you know anybody that might be interested, I'll put you in touch.
Bob Harris



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From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Wed May 14 09:06:27 2008
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 08:06:27 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
Message-ID: <633F7ADE-FB65-423A-BDA7-D78051E14A30@sbcglobal.net>

I am going to be doing a Tech Session at Conclave in San Diego in  
late June on Roadside Failures and what to do, carry, etc. I am  
putting a list together of different roadside failures that people  
have had.

What roadside failures have you had while traveling in your  
Healey ??????????






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

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

From 1968xke at gmail.com  Wed May 14 09:18:23 2008
From: 1968xke at gmail.com (Randall Harris)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 08:18:23 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
In-Reply-To: <633F7ADE-FB65-423A-BDA7-D78051E14A30@sbcglobal.net>
References: <633F7ADE-FB65-423A-BDA7-D78051E14A30@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <82e6c8990805140818r5abdd551t305d4ade0b9b3db0@mail.gmail.com>

1. Not confirming my next night's room reservation-big bummer!
2. Leaving my sunscreen at home- bigger bummer!!
3. Not charging my cell phone before leaving- biggest bummer!!!
and then...

4. Failed fuel pump
5. Sticky carb float
6. Broken spokes (before new wires wheels)

Cheers

Randy '66 BJ8



On Wed, May 14, 2008 at 8:06 AM, David Nock <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> I am going to be doing a Tech Session at Conclave in San Diego in
> late June on Roadside Failures and what to do, carry, etc. I am
> putting a list together of different roadside failures that people
> have had.
>
> What roadside failures have you had while traveling in your
> Healey ??????????
>
>
>
>
>
>
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> Stockton Ca 95205
> 209-948-8767
>
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From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Wed May 14 10:02:56 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 12:02:56 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
In-Reply-To: <633F7ADE-FB65-423A-BDA7-D78051E14A30@sbcglobal.net>
References: <633F7ADE-FB65-423A-BDA7-D78051E14A30@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <008a01c8b5db$fa351ff0$6600a8c0@michael>

Great subject David,
I've had a few, mostly in customers cars during test drives or long distance
collections before I had a trailer, hope this helps.
1. The ignition ground wire to the master switch grounding through a jack
handle which was resting on the terminal of the switch!!
2. Water bump failure (twice) in different cars
3. Fuel pump failure (sudden and complete failure of the fuel pump coil)
4. Ignition point adjuster screw coming loose
5. Seized rear wheel cylinder
6. Broken spokes causing a puncture
7. Broken front stub axle (racing)
8. Punctured oil pan (rallying)
9. Split oil cooler
10. Excessive front wheel tramp caused by a leaked front shock
11. Broken clutch cover. Preventing clutch release (rallying)
12. Loosening off of rear wheel spline nuts.
13. Seized front caliper.
14. Corroded through head gasket.
15. Split lower rad hose.
16. Sludge in fuel tank blocking lines (The owner had used aircraft
"sloshing" compound in a rusted tank).
17. Distributor rotor failure (twice).
And probably a few more which I have forgotten.
Good luck with your presentation.

Michael Salter
100 (1953)
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye (1961)
http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/
-----Original Message-----
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Sent: May 14, 2008 11:06 AM
To: Healey List List
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures

I am going to be doing a Tech Session at Conclave in San Diego in  
late June on Roadside Failures and what to do, carry, etc. I am  
putting a list together of different roadside failures that people  
have had.

What roadside failures have you had while traveling in your  
Healey ??????????






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

www.britishcarspecialists.com
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From healeybruce at roadrunner.com  Wed May 14 10:47:10 2008
From: healeybruce at roadrunner.com (Healey Bruce)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 09:47:10 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
References: <633F7ADE-FB65-423A-BDA7-D78051E14A30@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <006101c8b5e2$28f7e470$9101a8c0@home>

Perhaps tame by comparison, but:

1. Rear spline coming loose from the brake drum (big clunking noise!)
2. Needle valve in carb float bowl sticking open pouring out fuel
3. Failed points
4. Tranny locked in 2 gears simultaneously
5. Speedo locked up, ruined cable
6. Broken coolant temp capillary tube
7. Failed temp gauge
8. And, of course, burned up OD relay (thanks again for your assistance)

Bruce Steele
1960 BN7
Brea, CA
----- Original Message ----- 
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To: "Healey List List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 8:06 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures


>I am going to be doing a Tech Session at Conclave in San Diego in  
> late June on Roadside Failures and what to do, carry, etc. I am  
> putting a list together of different roadside failures that people  
> have had.
> 
> What roadside failures have you had while traveling in your  
> Healey ??????????
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
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> 209-948-8767
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From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Wed May 14 10:54:54 2008
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 09:54:54 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
In-Reply-To: <633F7ADE-FB65-423A-BDA7-D78051E14A30@sbcglobal.net>
References: <633F7ADE-FB65-423A-BDA7-D78051E14A30@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904A4D@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>

Sunken float.
Loose gas pedal shaft pinch bolt.
Broken internal distributor wire.
Front wheel bearing

Ken Freese
65 BJ8

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Wed May 14 11:39:12 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 13:39:12 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
Message-ID: <27038889.65061210786752954.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web02-z02>

Fortunately for me, not many serious roadside problems in 85,000 miles and 25 years.  But:

1.  Flat tire, and difficulty finding a new tube or anyone who could repair mine (1984).  Spare had multiple broken and loose spokes, but it got me where I was going.
2.  Generator bearing failure (1984).  Took 3 days in Washington, DC to find someone who could repair it.
3. Severely cracked left front shock mount (discovered while investigating brake screech, 1990).  Temporary tack repair at welding shop, and I drove 300 miles home.
4.  Distributor rotor, multiple (1991).   Towed home 25 miles on the first occasion.
5.  Overflowing carb due to sunk float (1991).  Full tank got me 10 miles back home (arriving with 1/4 tank).  This was at 3:00 am.
6.  RH rear brakes coming unbonded (1994).  Threw linings away, safety wired shoes, and kept trucking for 500 miles.
7.  Broken left front shock mount (the one repaired in 1991) while running rally (2002).  A Good Samaritan trailered the car 200 miles for replacement of the shock mounting plate.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC


---- David Nock <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net> wrote: 
> I am going to be doing a Tech Session at Conclave in San Diego in  
> late June on Roadside Failures and what to do, carry, etc. I am  
> putting a list together of different roadside failures that people  
> have had.
> 
> What roadside failures have you had while traveling in your  
> Healey ??????????
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> David Nock
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From jhomonek at mindspring.com  Wed May 14 11:26:57 2008
From: jhomonek at mindspring.com (John H)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 13:26:57 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
Message-ID: <21594471.1210786017768.JavaMail.root@mswamui-blood.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

David, 

1. Failed Condenser
2. Stripped knockoff  (caused loosing RF wheel at 70 mph)that was most fun of all
3. Ran out of gas
4. Ran out of beer - (in college days)
5. Fuel pump failure - more than twice
6. Flat tire (no jack)
7. Hole in radiator hose - patched with tire patch kit and wrapped with duck tape - got me last 30 miles home
8. Most recently - pinched battery cable by clutch slave cylinder - released most of my Lucas smoke - towed home :( 

John Homonek
Atlanta AHCA
1959 BN7 - 1960 AN5 - 1974 Jensen Healey


-----Original Message-----
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>Sent: May 14, 2008 11:06 AM
>To: Healey List List <healeys at autox.team.net>
>Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
>
>I am going to be doing a Tech Session at Conclave in San Diego in  
>late June on Roadside Failures and what to do, carry, etc. I am  
>putting a list together of different roadside failures that people  
>have had.
>
>What roadside failures have you had while traveling in your  
>Healey ??????????
>
>
>
>
>
>
>David Nock
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From rdavies1 at cox.net  Wed May 14 11:58:42 2008
From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 10:58:42 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
In-Reply-To: <633F7ADE-FB65-423A-BDA7-D78051E14A30@sbcglobal.net>
References: <633F7ADE-FB65-423A-BDA7-D78051E14A30@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <00f701c8b5ec$2567d450$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>

What roadside failures have you had while traveling in your  
Healey ??????????

-----------------------------------------
Two flats driving home from San Jose after just purchasing my BJ8 in 2002
due to wires punching through failed protective rubber.

Failed hot wire to fuel pump. 2008

Throttle linkage came loose on the left lower side of the engine. 2007

Battery. 2006

Overdrive stopped working in 2005 then just started up again.

Fuel failure of unknown origin that never surfaced again. 2006

That's all I remember. Probably "blocking" something else.
Ron Davies
SoCal
67 BJ8
97 DB7

From schauss at worldnet.att.net  Wed May 14 12:10:15 2008
From: schauss at worldnet.att.net (Peter Schauss)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 14:10:15 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
In-Reply-To: <633F7ADE-FB65-423A-BDA7-D78051E14A30@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <20080514180952.948381878F2@autox.team.net>

- Bad ignition rotor (This was is the only time - so far - that I have had
to have my Healey towed.)

- Fuel pump failed. (I made it home by banging on the bulkhead.)

- Bad electrical connection to the fuel pump (This happened right after I
replaced the wiring harness.)

- Broken piston ring (Fortunately this happened about 150 feet from my
driveway.)

Based on previous bad experiences attempting to repair an older car by the
side of the road I do not carry any tools other than a jack and a knockoff
hammer.  The only spare parts that I carry are an inner tube, distributor
cap, and rotor.  Granted, it can be expensive to have a car towed, but
sometimes the damage that one does when attempting a roadside repair without
proper tools and/or in a less than ideal environment can be greater.

-Peter Schauss
1963 BJ7
1980 MGB  

> -----Original Message-----
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> I am going to be doing a Tech Session at Conclave in San Diego in
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> putting a list together of different roadside failures that people
> have had.
> 
> What roadside failures have you had while traveling in your
> Healey ??????????
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> David Nock
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From Editorgary at aol.com  Wed May 14 12:17:35 2008
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 14:17:35 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
Message-ID: <c1f.366ecaeb.355c86bf@aol.com>

Personal ones:

worn insulation on tiny wire to advance plate in distributor 

ignition switch failure

circlip lost from shaft of battery ground switch

broken center contact in distributor

fuel pump points seized

(this over a period of ten years and 20,000 miles of driving)

Witnessed/participated in

broken rotors

loose knock-off nut

blown oil pressure line to safety gauge

sunk floats

out of gas/bad gas gauge

loose wheel hub nuts

point failure in regulator/battery discharged

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From DENewman2 at aol.com  Wed May 14 12:16:16 2008
From: DENewman2 at aol.com (DENewman2 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 14:16:16 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
Message-ID: <c74.2b298413.355c8670@aol.com>

1. Generator bearing failure--not so bad if you brake down near Dave's  shop!
2. Stuck fuel pump points--slam passenger door!
 
Don Newman
 
 
In a message dated 5/14/2008 8:07:37 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
healeydoc at sbcglobal.net writes:

I am  going to be doing a Tech Session at Conclave in San Diego in  
late  June on Roadside Failures and what to do, carry, etc. I am  
putting a  list together of different roadside failures that people  
have  had.

What roadside failures have you had while traveling in your   
Healey ??????????






David Nock
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209-948-8767

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From healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com  Wed May 14 13:04:06 2008
From: healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com (Carlos Cruz)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 12:04:06 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
In-Reply-To: <633F7ADE-FB65-423A-BDA7-D78051E14A30@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <373190.55632.qm@web50011.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Hi David,
   
  My worst one... Let's see, my left rear wheel flew off the car while doing 65 MPH on I-90 northwest of Chicago.  It broke the rear axle housing, spring mounts, ripped off the exhaust and cracked the exhaust manifold, plus a whole lot more.  
   
  I do know now what I wish I had at the time and highly recommend to anyone - - - 
   
  A clean pair of underwear!
   
  That's right, just toss a pair in a zip lock baggy and stow it in the boot for just that special moment when you finish a 360 degree spin at 65 MPH.  Whew!
   
  A hammer, duct tape and Fruit of the Looms, the only three things you really do need to have with you.
   
  Cheers,
  Carlos Cruz
   
  

David Nock <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
  I am going to be doing a Tech Session at Conclave in San Diego in 
late June on Roadside Failures and what to do, carry, etc. I am 
putting a list together of different roadside failures that people 
have had.

What roadside failures have you had while traveling in your 
Healey ??????????






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

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

From rantal243 at yahoo.com  Wed May 14 13:09:25 2008
From: rantal243 at yahoo.com (Richard Antal)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 12:09:25 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
Message-ID: <962469.75530.qm@web30003.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Rotor
oil hose ruptured with loss of all oil pressure (and
oil)
headlight switch shorted causing a fried wiring
harness
fan blade sheared off
original fuel pump siezed
clutch push rod disconnected from cup in master
cylinder
Wipers ceased functioning after running for four hours
in the rain. I still don't know what caused this. They
resumed functioning the next morning and I've been
afraid to drive in the rain ever since.
ignition coil
battery switch failed. Corrected by direct wiring to
the terminal
Allison electronic ignition failed at 80k miles

Rich Antal

From edic at tampabay.rr.com  Wed May 14 13:09:59 2008
From: edic at tampabay.rr.com (edic)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 15:09:59 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Carburetor air cleaner color
Message-ID: <001601c8b5f6$1b354f80$ccffb848@your55e5f9e3d2>

Healey Folks,

I need to paint my air cleaners and would like to paint them the proper color.
Can someone help me?


Mel Brunet HBJ8L/39749

From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Wed May 14 13:11:42 2008
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 12:11:42 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] hood prop rod 100-4
In-Reply-To: <000c01c8b433$de857880$01fea8c0@VALUEDECECF7F4>
References: <000c01c8b433$de857880$01fea8c0@VALUEDECECF7F4>
Message-ID: <751d05480805141211x760f2053k317863072ea5a8ce@mail.gmail.com>

Sam,

The rubber clip is attached with a long cotter or split pin.

Curt

On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 6:27 AM, Sam DeSalvo <sdesalvo at frontiernet.net>
wrote:

> I have attached the hood prop rod on my '55 100-4 but can't figure out
> where
> or how to attach the rubber clip which keeps the rod in place when the hood
> is
> down. The clip has a hole running parallel to the rod, going through the 2"
> length of the clip. Maybe I have the wrong clip? Can anyone help with this?
> Thanks,
> Sam
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From dan at warner-associates.com  Wed May 14 13:30:25 2008
From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 14:30:25 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Carburetor air cleaner color
In-Reply-To: <001601c8b5f6$1b354f80$ccffb848@your55e5f9e3d2>
Message-ID: <003a01c8b5f8$f5c144e0$3500000a@warner.com>

Gunmetal grey


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com at autox.team.net
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Of edic
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 2:10 PM
To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net
Subject: [Healeys] Carburetor air cleaner color

Healey Folks,

I need to paint my air cleaners and would like to paint them the proper
color.
Can someone help me?


Mel Brunet HBJ8L/39749
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From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Wed May 14 14:08:32 2008
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 14:08:32 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
In-Reply-To: <008a01c8b5db$fa351ff0$6600a8c0@michael>
Message-ID: <20080514200815.7553F187B67@autox.team.net>

Broken crank shaft. My 100. Still ran, break at journal.
Multiple head gaskets-My 100 and customers.
Melted lands on three pistons-customer car
Clogged fuel system, sitting too long-multiple customer cars
Semi-operational O/D hardened O-rings accumulator housing. Multiple cars.
Corroded electrical connectors-multiple cars

Dave
frogeye at porterscustom.com
 
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505-352-1378
1954 BN2
Porter Custom Bicycles
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From ampole at hotmail.com  Wed May 14 14:27:32 2008
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 20:27:32 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Carburetor air cleaner color
In-Reply-To: <001601c8b5f6$1b354f80$ccffb848@your55e5f9e3d2>
References: <001601c8b5f6$1b354f80$ccffb848@your55e5f9e3d2>
Message-ID: <BLU108-W191D9C82377DE0FAAA7197D5CE0@phx.gbl>

Mel
Most people tend to use Hammerite silver grey, it gives a mottled (hammered)
finish
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From ampole at hotmail.com  Wed May 14 14:27:46 2008
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 20:27:46 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Carburetor air cleaner color
In-Reply-To: <001601c8b5f6$1b354f80$ccffb848@your55e5f9e3d2>
References: <001601c8b5f6$1b354f80$ccffb848@your55e5f9e3d2>
Message-ID: <BLU108-W269485BD0758B6C8904AD9D5CE0@phx.gbl>

Mel
Most people tend to use Hammerite silver grey, it gives a mottled (hammered)
finish
my bj8 finished pic:
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From mbruce6 at cogeco.ca  Wed May 14 14:37:23 2008
From: mbruce6 at cogeco.ca (Mal Bruce)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 16:37:23 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Carburetor air cleaner color
References: <003a01c8b5f8$f5c144e0$3500000a@warner.com>
Message-ID: <001001c8b602$50a2de60$0ef58d18@mal71b83fb7a5c>

as per Anderson & Moment; Coopers were hammertone silver and the earlier 
Burgess were hammertone green.
----- Original Message ----- 
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To: "'edic'" <edic at tampabay.rr.com>; <healeys at Autox.Team.Net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 3:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Carburetor air cleaner color


> Gunmetal grey
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Behalf
> Of edic
> Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 2:10 PM
> To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net
> Subject: [Healeys] Carburetor air cleaner color
>
> Healey Folks,
>
> I need to paint my air cleaners and would like to paint them the proper
> color.
> Can someone help me?
>
>
> Mel Brunet HBJ8L/39749
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Wed May 14 14:55:20 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 16:55:20 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
Message-ID: <cfb.3221f3bd.355cabb8@aol.com>

Aside from a cracked cylinder head and consequent blown head gasket the  only 
one I can think of is when one of the insulating plastic sleeves in the  
distributor wore through (I then still had points) and grounded out  the coil.  
Luckily I had a spare ignition set and after a quick fix I  got back underway.
 
Best--Michael Oritt
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 
In a message dated 5/14/2008 11:06:57 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
healeydoc at sbcglobal.net writes:

I am  going to be doing a Tech Session at Conclave in San Diego in  
late  June on Roadside Failures and what to do, carry, etc. I am  
putting a  list together of different roadside failures that people  
have  had.

What roadside failures have you had while traveling in your   
Healey ??????????






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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Wed May 14 15:00:14 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 17:00:14 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
Message-ID: <c8a.218318df.355cacde@aol.com>

Oh yeah, I also broke the second gear cluster when out in CA after  Open 
Roads 2002, but I probably could have driven home to MD with just first and  
third.  Luckily I was near Smitty's, but that's a whole other story.
 
Best--Michael Oritt
------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 
I am going to be doing a Tech Session at Conclave in San Diego  in  
late June on Roadside Failures and what to do, carry, etc. I  am  
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From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Wed May 14 15:45:43 2008
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 21:45:43 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
In-Reply-To: <373190.55632.qm@web50011.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <633F7ADE-FB65-423A-BDA7-D78051E14A30@sbcglobal.net>
	<373190.55632.qm@web50011.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY108-W231A9B4B128A30DC994D7CC0CE0@phx.gbl>

I find this one a little hard to believe. Was this in a big Healey?  In a big
Healey, if the rear axle broke the hub will keep the wheel firmly attached. If
the hub broke, part of the hub would still be attached the the wheel and the
axle. The tire/wheel would be trapped in the fender well with the axle still
in the rear axle/differential housing. Richard

> Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 12:04:06 -0700> From: healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com> To:
healeydoc at sbcglobal.net; healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys]
Roadside failures> > Hi David,> > My worst one... Let's see, my left rear
wheel flew off the car while doing 65 MPH on I-90 northwest of Chicago. It
broke the rear axle housing, spring mounts, ripped off the exhaust and cracked
the exhaust manifold, plus a whole lot more. > > I do know now what I wish I
had at the time and highly recommend to anyone - - - > > A clean pair of
underwear!> > That's right, just toss a pair in a zip lock baggy and stow it
in the boot for just that special moment when you finish a 360 degree spin at
65 MPH. Whew!> > A hammer, duct tape and Fruit of the Looms, the only three
things you really do need to have with you.> > Cheers,> Carlos Cruz> > > >
David Nock <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net> wrote:> I am going to be doing a Tech
Session at Conclave in San Diego in > late June on Roadside Failures and what
to do, carry, etc. I am > putting a list together of different roadside
failures that people > have had.> > What roadside failures have you had while
traveling in your > Healey ??????????> > > > > > > David Nock> British Car
Specialists> Stockton Ca 95205> 209-948-8767> > www.britishcarspecialists.com>
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From david at dleong.org  Wed May 14 15:54:40 2008
From: david at dleong.org (David Leong)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 14:54:40 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
In-Reply-To: <BAY108-W231A9B4B128A30DC994D7CC0CE0@phx.gbl>
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Message-ID: <000501c8b60d$1ca8be30$55fa3a90$@org>

When my Axel retaining nut broke 35 years ago, (William Berg's 100-4 or the
one I owned prior. I can't remember), the tire, wheel, brake drum, axle all
escaped the fender well, and actually passed the car to the point where I
could've reached out and grabbed it as it went by.


Dave 


-----Original Message-----
From: richard mayor
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 2:46 PM
To: Carlos Cruz; David Nock; Healey List List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Roadside failures

I find this one a little hard to believe. Was this in a big Healey?  In a
big
Healey, if the rear axle broke the hub will keep the wheel firmly attached.
If
the hub broke, part of the hub would still be attached the the wheel and the
axle. The tire/wheel would be trapped in the fender well with the axle still
in the rear axle/differential housing. Richard

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Wed May 14 16:25:53 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 18:25:53 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
Message-ID: <cfa.333a4ec4.355cc0f1@aol.com>

Richard--
 
The wheel won't stay on the car if the hub comes apart.  
 
I had such an experience last year at Shendandoah while racing my Elva  
Courier which uses a Morris/Riley (same as Sprite only two inches  wider) rear 
axle.  The left rear hub sheared in two as if it had been  placed in a bagel 
slicer and the outer half of the hub along with the  wheel, brake drum, and axle 
shaft all slid out of the axle tube about 24".   The inner half of the hub 
remained firmly attacehd to the axle tube and the nut  even stayed on.
 
Luckily this happened in a slow right turn and the car ran aground on  the 
differential and came to a stop on the macadam.  Aside from  having to weld a 
new end on the tube and replace the hub and half-shaft there  was no real damage 
done.  BTW I was using double-bearing hubs and  hardened shafts.
 
Best--Michael Oritt
------------------------------------------------ 
 
 
In a message dated 5/14/2008 5:46:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
mayorrichard at hotmail.com writes:

I find  this one a little hard to believe. Was this in a big Healey?  In a  
big
Healey, if the rear axle broke the hub will keep the wheel firmly  attached. 
If
the hub broke, part of the hub would still be attached the the  wheel and the
axle. The tire/wheel would be trapped in the fender well with  the axle still
in the rear axle/differential housing.  Richard






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From jsoderling at astound.net  Wed May 14 16:33:59 2008
From: jsoderling at astound.net (John Soderling)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 15:33:59 -0700
Subject: [Healeys]   Roadside Failers
Message-ID: <024801c8b612$9a684390$6401a8c0@Soderling>

 What roadside failures have you had while traveling in your
Healey ??????????

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------
  a.. Fuel pump quite (able to get home hammering on bulk head)  2000
  b.. Tire tread separation (limped home at 25 mph)  2002
  c.. Broken pedal shaft lever (able to get home using choke)  2003
  d.. Sheared stud on front brake cylinder (able to continue driving carefully
to an auto restoration shop in Redmond, WA, where both owner and mechanic were
former Austin Healey owners and they fixed it free!  Removed cylinder, drilled
out broken stud, taped hole, installed new stud, reinstalled cylinder and
bleed my brakes - on the road one hour later)  2007
Fifty thousand miles and so far I've never been stranded or had to be a
towed.

Vrooom vrooom,
John
100-Six  Erika the Red

From cbaustin at verizon.net  Wed May 14 16:36:53 2008
From: cbaustin at verizon.net (Charley Braum)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 18:36:53 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] [Spridgets] BIG wiring diagram
References: <051420082133.20772.482B5ABF000BA76C000051242215561264C0C9C0C99D0A0C020E040B@comcast.net>
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	<43840a7e0805141529h6f566e6fu2052c639c1d20227@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00f101c8b613$02c025c0$6401a8c0@universal1>

    e-Bay "color wiring healey"

    Or I think it might be prosperos-wiring-diagrams.

    They are still there. In fact, I asked them about a diagram for a Triumph
Trident and they made one up in just a couple weeks.

    Get some for your family and friends!

                                                                             
   CB

From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Wed May 14 16:43:41 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 18:43:41 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside Failers
In-Reply-To: <024801c8b612$9a684390$6401a8c0@Soderling>
References: <024801c8b612$9a684390$6401a8c0@Soderling>
Message-ID: <007d01c8b613$f5496180$dfdc2480$@net>

Only problem I have ever had on the road is a broken rotor. Fixed by
wrapping the pieces with a rubber band and using super glue. Got me home!.
Now I carry a few of them.

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 Soderling
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 6:34 PM
To: David Nock
Cc: Healey List
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside Failers

 What roadside failures have you had while traveling in your
Healey ??????????

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-
-------------------------------------------------------
  a.. Fuel pump quite (able to get home hammering on bulk head)  2000
  b.. Tire tread separation (limped home at 25 mph)  2002
  c.. Broken pedal shaft lever (able to get home using choke)  2003
  d.. Sheared stud on front brake cylinder (able to continue driving
carefully
to an auto restoration shop in Redmond, WA, where both owner and mechanic
were
former Austin Healey owners and they fixed it free!  Removed cylinder,
drilled
out broken stud, taped hole, installed new stud, reinstalled cylinder and
bleed my brakes - on the road one hour later)  2007
Fifty thousand miles and so far I've never been stranded or had to be a
towed.

Vrooom vrooom,
John
100-Six  Erika the Red
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From comkanuk at cgocable.ca  Wed May 14 17:19:02 2008
From: comkanuk at cgocable.ca (gilbert gauthier)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 19:19:02 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd:  Roadside failures
References: <4EA14AA0-B2A8-44E8-A74B-92415AAB8001@cgocable.ca>
Message-ID: <98ADC106-8386-4C76-8D9C-68DF6DE7D154@cgocable.ca>

> Hi David
>
> We will not be at concalve this summer but if that can help, we  
> will tell you the bad luck on the road
>
> 1- Starter
> 2- Muffler bracket
> 3- Frost plug went out
> 4- Brake master cylinder gone
> 5-Water on knees
> 6-Very cold weather in Montana and in Texas
> 7-Water pump out fan blade cruising  the radiator
  8- Broken spokes
  9- Flat tire

>
>
>
>
> That about it for 7000 miles rides all together
>
> It not bad after all .....what do you think ?
>
> That after our 1 fisrt year w/Healeys.  :-)
>
> Good luck and enjoy in San Diego
>
>
> Gilbert & Line
>
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> Le 08-05-14 ` 11:06, David Nock a icrit :
>> I am going to be doing a Tech Session at Conclave in San Diego in
>> late June on Roadside Failures and what to do, carry, etc. I am
>> putting a list together of different roadside failures that people
>> have had.
>>
>> What roadside failures have you had while traveling in your
>> Healey ??????????
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> David Nock
>> British Car Specialists
>> Stockton Ca 95205
>> 209-948-8767
>>
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From theswed at hotmail.com  Wed May 14 17:42:01 2008
From: theswed at hotmail.com (Kenny J)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 16:42:01 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
In-Reply-To: <633F7ADE-FB65-423A-BDA7-D78051E14A30@sbcglobal.net>
References: <633F7ADE-FB65-423A-BDA7-D78051E14A30@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <BAY139-W23260A1613C4AE156BABC2B3CE0@phx.gbl>

1) Ran out of gas (sending unit - float stuck in fuel tank)

2) Lost oil pressure after driving 25 minutes. Cause:spun main bearings - tore
up crankshaft (my fault I didn't torque them down enough when I overhauled the
engine). Costly mistake!

3) Rain out of gas (head up butt).

4) Flat tire.
#1 item in my tool kit is my AAA card.

Kenny
'61 BT-7



 > To: healeys at autox.team.net> From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net> Date: Wed, 14
May 2008 08:06:27 -0700> Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures> > I am going to
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Failures and what to do, carry, etc. I am > putting a list together of
different roadside failures that people > have had.> > What roadside failures
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From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Wed May 14 17:48:07 2008
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 16:48:07 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] spare pts. for Healeys
Message-ID: <372582.81037.qm@web83301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

   TRUE STORY 
    l have been asked to help Healey members while on
tour .. 
  
 road side repair , the member had a damaged rotor arm
, but he needed a cap , owner said '' l have one '' he
pulled out the cap and he traded the wires , when l
came to install it WRONG CAP 
   Always make sure the parts you have are for your
car , check them for fit ... 


 Colorado weeks  tour , member had a bad miss , l
found burnt points , owner said he had a new set ..
BUT .. problem , the distributor had been changed 
and it had two different types of Lucas points fitted
, l had to use 1/2 of one set and 1/2 of another set
to get him going 

          MAKE VERY SURE THE SPARE PARTS FIT YOUR CAR 

           Norman Nock

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Wed May 14 17:54:52 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 19:54:52 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] spare pts. for Healeys
Message-ID: <d23.24efdfbc.355cd5cc@aol.com>

Put differently, "Don't be at the airport when your ship comes in".
 
Best--Michael Oritt 
--------------------------------------------------------
 
 
In a message dated 5/14/2008 7:48:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
sjnnock at sbcglobal.net writes:

MAKE  VERY SURE THE SPARE PARTS FIT YOUR CAR  





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From pennell at cox.net  Wed May 14 17:56:53 2008
From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 19:56:53 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Seat Belts
In-Reply-To: <000b01c8b578$d7d5b8b0$0601a8c0@MICHAELPC>
Message-ID: <20080514195653.U1QWO.14153.imail@eastrmwml09>

Michael,

I installed the 3 point retractables from the rear seats of a 86 XJ6.  Works great.  I did have to remove a small plastic thingy from each to get it to retract when upside down.

I would not bother installing rears.  Too much bother for almost never a need.

My .02
Keith Pennell

> Hi All
> 
> I'm looking at improving the saftery of the my Healey (100/6 BN4) by
> installing better seat belts front and back. Just wondering if anyone has done
> this, and if I could get a heads up on the type of belt used, and the fitting
> procedure.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Michael

From wpollock at inbox.com  Wed May 14 17:57:13 2008
From: wpollock at inbox.com (wpollock@inbox)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 19:57:13 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
References: <633F7ADE-FB65-423A-BDA7-D78051E14A30@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <000c01c8b61e$3ec96800$4001a8c0@saybrook1>

1.Carbs mis adjusted and car was running too rich.  Fouled the plugs last 
year at Conclave in VT.  Going up a hill,car just slowed to a stop with no 
power due to the sooted and fouled plugs.

2.Front float bowl full of dirt up to the fuel exit hole.  Limped home with 
severe misfiring from northern VT.  Changed points and plugs on the road and 
disconnected the fuel line at the carbs to see if fuel was coming to the 
carbs.  Found problem when I was home and removed the float bowl covers. 
Fuel line filter had been removed by a professional who had worked on the 
car and didn't believe in fuel filters.  Now have one on the car and a spare 
in my parts bag.   This occurred coming home from a meet in Montreal.

Bill Pollock


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From: "David Nock" <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Healey List List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 11:06 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures


>I am going to be doing a Tech Session at Conclave in San Diego in
> late June on Roadside Failures and what to do, carry, etc. I am
> putting a list together of different roadside failures that people
> have had.
>
> What roadside failures have you had while traveling in your
> Healey ??????????
>
>
>
>
>
>
> David Nock
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> Stockton Ca 95205
> 209-948-8767
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From drmasucci at comcast.net  Wed May 14 18:05:17 2008
From: drmasucci at comcast.net (David Masucci)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 20:05:17 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Sighting
References: <024801c8b612$9a684390$6401a8c0@Soderling>
	<007d01c8b613$f5496180$dfdc2480$@net>
Message-ID: <000601c8b61f$5ee95310$6501a8c0@signalfaf714f1>

Well this hasn't happend to me in quite some time. I spotted another Healey 
oncoming while in my Healey.

Today around 6:15 or so in the PM on my way home from work I was driving my 
White 64 BJ8 heading west through Townsend Massachusetts center (RT 119). I 
live in West Townsend. Up ahead I spotted another white big Healey heading 
east on the same road. Of course the thumbs went up. Anyone on the list??

Dave

64 BJ8
03 Mini Cooper S
Various other junk

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Wed May 14 18:34:54 2008
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (Rick Neville)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 17:34:54 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] tramp rods
In-Reply-To: <024d01c8b31d$327fa9f0$0200a8c0@DadP4>
Message-ID: <477994.79281.qm@web51401.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

   Here's another alternative:
   http://www.britishv8.org/Articles/Easy-Traction.htm
   Rick
   --- On Sun, 5/11/08, John Rowe <jarowe at westnet.com.au> wrote:

     From: John Rowe <jarowe at westnet.com.au>
     Subject: [Healeys] tramp rods
     To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
     Date: Sunday, May 11, 2008, 12:12 AM
Hi All
Has anyone installed tramp rods on their early 3000's.
I am thinking of installing some on my 1959 3000 to stop the spring wind up
that happens under hard driving particularly in Tarmac rallies.
Any help would be appreciated as always.
regards
John Rowe
Perth
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From rjswain at hotmail.com  Wed May 14 18:36:26 2008
From: rjswain at hotmail.com (Rick Swain)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 00:36:26 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Shifter Shaft Buffer Pad
Message-ID: <BAY112-W3928DEC9B32585A8889C6BB5C90@phx.gbl>

I recall discussion of this item some time ago but can't find anything in the
archives and wasn't paying attention because my gearbox was in the car and
working well. Now the gearbox is out of the car (as is everything, and I mean
everything, else) and I have discovered there is no buffer pad in the bell
housing recess where it's supposed to be. The part AEC3298 (Moss number
031-339) appears to be unavailable. It's a BN4 sideshift gearbox. Can anyone
tell me how thick this buffer is and what sort of material it's made from?

Thanks

Rick Swain
'59 BN4
_________________________________________________________________

From pyoas at yahoo.com  Wed May 14 18:49:14 2008
From: pyoas at yahoo.com (Patrick Yoas)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 17:49:14 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
In-Reply-To: <mailman.17.1210788003.20641.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <553844.41016.qm@web90501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Test

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Wed May 14 19:01:25 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 21:01:25 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Shifter Shaft Buffer Pad
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W3928DEC9B32585A8889C6BB5C90@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-W3928DEC9B32585A8889C6BB5C90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <010d01c8b627$33af85e0$6600a8c0@michael>

They aren't very thick Rick I would guess 0.050" - 0.060". 
My bet is that they are made of some early form of neoprene as they are
quite firm about the consistency of stiff leather.  

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 Rick Swain
Sent: May 14, 2008 8:36 PM
To: Healey List
Subject: [Healeys] Shifter Shaft Buffer Pad

I recall discussion of this item some time ago but can't find anything in
the
archives and wasn't paying attention because my gearbox was in the car and
working well. Now the gearbox is out of the car (as is everything, and I
mean
everything, else) and I have discovered there is no buffer pad in the bell
housing recess where it's supposed to be. The part AEC3298 (Moss number
031-339) appears to be unavailable. It's a BN4 sideshift gearbox. Can anyone
tell me how thick this buffer is and what sort of material it's made from?

Thanks

Rick Swain
'59 BN4

From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Wed May 14 19:11:40 2008
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 11:11:40 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
In-Reply-To: <633F7ADE-FB65-423A-BDA7-D78051E14A30@sbcglobal.net>
References: <633F7ADE-FB65-423A-BDA7-D78051E14A30@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F55D@itfexch5.central.det.win>

G'day David

In the Great South Land the maladies that cause our cars to "fail to
proceed" are very much the same:-

Fixed and got home:

1.	Cylinder block welsh (core) plugs blowing out. (Great stuff is
5-min Araldite)

2.	Broken rear wheel bearing carrier studs. (Spiral bevel rear
drive BN1 owners should always carry a spare).

3.	Rear axle wheel bearing carrier retaining nut coming loose.
(Should have tightened it correctly.)

4.	Numerous overheating problems. (Patience to wait is a virtue)

5.	RHF wheel parting company from the rest of the car. (Never quite
worked out what caused it. Knock-on was found nearby but it's amazing
how far a wheel wants to travel away from the car.)

6.	RHR wheel turning on its spline. (Not a pleasant sound).

7.	Broken tooth in 2nd gear of BN1 gearbox. (Yes fixed and got
home. Don't you carry gearbox spares with you?)

8.	Battery master switch shorting out. (Didn't stop me going out on
a hot date. Now married for 32 years)

9.	Muffler blew out. (Beer cans, wire and muffler putty make a good
temporary repair.)

10.	Distributor parted company from the engine. (This had nothing to
do with rotors, but everything to do with correct tightening of the 2
set screws that hold it in place.)

Not fixed and towed home

1.	Spun main crankshaft bearing. (Was 900 miles from home and
actually replaced the bearing. Ran for about another 50 miles before
happening again.)

2.	I won't mention the large dog or even larger Toyota Crown that
seemed attracted to the bodywork of the BN1 I had at the time.

Must get back to work.

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 David Nock
Sent: Thursday, 15 May 2008 1:06 AM
To: Healey List List
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures

I am going to be doing a Tech Session at Conclave in San Diego in
late June on Roadside Failures and what to do, carry, etc. I am
putting a list together of different roadside failures that people
have had.

What roadside failures have you had while traveling in your
Healey ??????????

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

www.britishcarspecialists.com
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From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Wed May 14 19:27:29 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 21:27:29 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
In-Reply-To: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F55D@itfexch5.central.det.win>
References: <633F7ADE-FB65-423A-BDA7-D78051E14A30@sbcglobal.net>
	<3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F55D@itfexch5.central.det.win>
Message-ID: <008b01c8b62a$d773a0a0$865ae1e0$@net>

Or the occasional Kangaroo. Go ahead and flame me I need a diversion from
the mundane day that I am having.

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
Quinn, Patrick
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 9:12 PM
To: David Nock; Healey List List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Roadside failures

G'day David

In the Great South Land the maladies that cause our cars to "fail to
proceed" are very much the same:-

From krtaylor at exemail.com.au  Wed May 14 19:40:45 2008
From: krtaylor at exemail.com.au (Keith Taylor)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 11:40:45 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside Failures
Message-ID: <001901c8b62c$b1a5d2b0$0202a8c0@keith>

Depressing think I will sell the Healeys & buy a
..............................Prius

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

From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Wed May 14 19:42:50 2008
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 11:42:50 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
In-Reply-To: <008b01c8b62a$d773a0a0$865ae1e0$@net>
References: <633F7ADE-FB65-423A-BDA7-D78051E14A30@sbcglobal.net>
	<3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F55D@itfexch5.central.det.win>
	<008b01c8b62a$d773a0a0$865ae1e0$@net>
Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F55F@itfexch5.central.det.win>

G'day

Thankfully have never hit a kangaroo, but have seen the mess they make.
Have hit a seagull at over 100mph - my speed not the seagull's.
Windscreen was a nice concave shape afterwards and covered in desiccated
bird. Didn't impress the young lady that was with me either.

Also hit a wombat once in a Mini Cooper I had. I like wombats and was
very saddened by that. It didn't worry me that the Mini had to be towed
away and was written off by the insurance company.

Out in the BN3 last night going to a club meeting. It was a clear night
and quite cold - perfect Austin-Healey weather. Took a Canadian
neighbour with me who was just thinking that he might buy an
Austin-Healey. Came back and he was talking about selling his house in
Canada.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia


-----Original Message-----
From: John Sims [mailto:ahbn6 at optonline.net]
Sent: Thursday, 15 May 2008 11:27 AM
To: Quinn, Patrick; 'David Nock'; 'Healey List List'
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Roadside failures

Or the occasional Kangaroo. Go ahead and flame me I need a diversion
from
the mundane day that I am having.

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
Quinn, Patrick
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 9:12 PM
To: David Nock; Healey List List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Roadside failures

G'day David

In the Great South Land the maladies that cause our cars to "fail to
proceed" are very much the same:-


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From MBran89793 at aol.com  Wed May 14 19:46:17 2008
From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 21:46:17 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Shifter Shaft Buffer Pad
Message-ID: <ce8.3088eb6c.355cefe9@aol.com>

In a message dated 5/14/2008 8:36:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time,  
rjswain at hotmail.com writes:

Can  anyone
tell me how thick this buffer is and what sort of material it's made  from?



I have heard that you may use a piece of vinyl linoleum to replace the  
buffer material.
 
In fact I told a friend that has a LBC repair shop about this substitute  
material. He used it on a Healey trans that he was rebuilding and it has worked  
great for over year.
 
 

M.S.Brantley,  Jr.
Tampa Bay Austin-Healey  Club





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From rosowski at tampabay.rr.com  Wed May 14 20:01:11 2008
From: rosowski at tampabay.rr.com (Ron Osowski)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 22:01:11 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
Message-ID: <009501c8b62f$8c917440$0201a8c0@ronmt6or4k6l23>

[Healeys] Roadside failuresMichelin XZX went egg-shaped while driving south on
I-75 at 75 mph.

Engine died immediately one fine Spring morning while accelerating through the
gears from a red light on U.S. 19.  Hitched a ride to work.  Subsequent fault
isolation revealed a "grenaded" 25D Lucas distributor...a centrifugal advance
weight had come loose and penetrated the cast distributor housing.
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Richard Antal
  To: healeys at autox.team.net
  Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 3:09 PM
  Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures


  Rotor
  oil hose ruptured with loss of all oil pressure (and
  oil)
  headlight switch shorted causing a fried wiring
  harness
  fan blade sheared off
  original fuel pump siezed
  clutch push rod disconnected from cup in master
  cylinder
  Wipers ceased functioning after running for four hours
  in the rain. I still don't know what caused this. They
  resumed functioning the next morning and I've been
  afraid to drive in the rain ever since.
  ignition coil
  battery switch failed. Corrected by direct wiring to
  the terminal
  Allison electronic ignition failed at 80k miles

  Rich Antal
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From srgrebnetsew at yahoo.com  Wed May 14 20:00:37 2008
From: srgrebnetsew at yahoo.com (Bob Westenberg)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 19:00:37 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  Roadside failures
Message-ID: <398040.6607.qm@web35202.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Sheeeeeesh !!    Folks !!!!


I don't think I can turn the key in BJ8 for summer driving.

I'll just keep it at 35 mph and keep driving around the block......

.... but seriously, David, your presentation or paper will be a great help for the brave ones that venture further than around the block.

Best Regards,
Bob - BJ8
Milford, MI



----- Original Message ----
From: "Awgertoo at aol.com" <Awgertoo at aol.com>
To: healeybruce at roadrunner.com; healeys at autox.team.net; healeydoc at sbcglobal.net
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 5:00:14 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Roadside failures

Oh yeah, I also broke the second gear cluster when out in CA after  Open 
Roads 2002, but I probably could have driven home to MD with just first and  
third.  Luckily I was near Smitty's, but that's a whole other story.

Best--Michael Oritt
------------------------------------------------------------------


I am going to be doing a Tech Session at Conclave in San Diego  in  
late June on Roadside Failures and what to do, carry, etc. I  am  
putting a list together of different roadside failures that  people  
have had.

What roadside failures have you had  while traveling in your  
Healey  ??????????





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From bgdrab at redzone.ca  Wed May 14 20:12:44 2008
From: bgdrab at redzone.ca (Brian Drab)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 19:12:44 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] abbreviations
Message-ID: <000001c8b631$29af34a0$7d0d9de0$@ca>

OK.. I have been on this list for several years now but I must confess that
I still don't know what "LBC" is short for. As a matter of fact there are
several quaint abbreviations that can't quite figure out. I have my own
ideas but.

Maybe someone could spare a minute and give me a quick glossary.

 

Brian Drab

From britcrs at gmail.com  Wed May 14 20:18:46 2008
From: britcrs at gmail.com (Marvin James)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 19:18:46 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] abbreviations
In-Reply-To: <000001c8b631$29af34a0$7d0d9de0$@ca>
References: <000001c8b631$29af34a0$7d0d9de0$@ca>
Message-ID: <cd33dd3a0805141918o778f9007u421827ba7d9b98d6@mail.gmail.com>

Little British Car (?)

On Wed, May 14, 2008 at 7:12 PM, Brian Drab <bgdrab at redzone.ca> wrote:

> OK.. I have been on this list for several years now but I must confess that
> I still don't know what "LBC" is short for. As a matter of fact there are
> several quaint abbreviations that can't quite figure out. I have my own
> ideas but.
>
> Maybe someone could spare a minute and give me a quick glossary.
>
>
>
> Brian Drab
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From MBran89793 at aol.com  Wed May 14 20:18:51 2008
From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 22:18:51 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] abbreviations
Message-ID: <c1a.3aa82697.355cf78b@aol.com>

In a message dated 5/14/2008 10:13:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time,  
bgdrab at redzone.ca writes:

I still  don't know what "LBC" is short for


LITTLE BRITISH CAR



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From insptwo at msn.com  Wed May 14 20:44:37 2008
From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 22:44:37 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Shifter Shaft Buffer Pad
In-Reply-To: <ce8.3088eb6c.355cefe9@aol.com>
References: <ce8.3088eb6c.355cefe9@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BLU133-W56E42E1E8039F942F6497ADC90@phx.gbl>

Marion:
Is that concours and no reductions in points?
Bill



> From: MBran89793 at aol.com> Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 21:46:17 -0400> To:
rjswain at hotmail.com; healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shifter
Shaft Buffer Pad> > In a message dated 5/14/2008 8:36:48 PM Eastern Daylight
Time, > rjswain at hotmail.com writes:> > Can anyone> tell me how thick this
buffer is and what sort of material it's made from?> > > > I have heard that
you may use a piece of vinyl linoleum to replace the > buffer material.> > In
fact I told a friend that has a LBC repair shop about this substitute >
material. He used it on a Healey trans that he was rebuilding and it has
worked > great for over year.> > > > M.S.Brantley, Jr.> Tampa Bay
Austin-Healey Club>

From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net  Wed May 14 20:53:01 2008
From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ronald J. Ray)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 21:53:01 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Positive Ground Power Outlet for Accessories
Message-ID: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKMEAODCAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>

Hi Folks,

To install a power outlet, such as for charging a cell phone, in a car with
a positive ground electrical system, is it simply a matter of running a wire
from the positive post on the power outlet to a adequate ground, running a
wire from the negative post on the power outlet to a "hot" wire such as one
of the terminals with a white wire on the ignition switch, and then
isolating the metal portions of the power outlet body from touching any
metal parts on the car?

I also plan on installing an in-line fuse in the wire to the ignition
switch.

Thanks for your help.
  Ron Ray

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From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Wed May 14 21:49:32 2008
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (James  Shope)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 20:49:32 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] (healeys) roadside failures
Message-ID: <00ae01c8b63e$af99d0e0$5201a8c0@Jim>

norm, in 34 years of have seen a lot of failures.  the most serious i will
list:
wheel came off and rolled down into florida swamp
o/d safety switch failed causing massive o/d rupture when reverse selected
tire exploded when coasting down long hill, beating the hell out of rear
fender
used wrong brake fluid on first healey, destroying complete hydraulic system,
including servo.
clutch pressure plate cracked in half for unknown reason.
brake caliper locked up on long downhill run, rotor turned blue and fluid
boiled before i could pull over.
four or five rotor failures, a couple of water pump failures, carb floats
sticking, starter bendix failure, and fuel filter plugups.
since i drive my car a lot, i do not consider most of the minor stuff as
anything other than normal maintenance.    healeymanjim

From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com  Wed May 14 22:15:37 2008
From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F. Ronald Rader)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 21:15:37 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Positive Ground Power Outlet for Accessories
In-Reply-To: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKMEAODCAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
References: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKMEAODCAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <5caeedb50805142115q2f3afcd5g20ebb96bef388cf1@mail.gmail.com>

I just installed a positive ground converter in my 54 nash healey.
in this case we converted 6 V positive ground to 12 volt negative
ground for use on radar detector, Garmin, cell phone etc.
yes put an in line fuse.
google positive ground converter and take your choice.
on my bj8 we installed a pair of jacks under the dash on the firewall
where they cannot be seen.

ron rader
1954 nash Healey
1965 BJ8

On Wed, May 14, 2008 at 7:53 PM, Ronald J. Ray <ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> To install a power outlet, such as for charging a cell phone, in a car with
> a positive ground electrical system, is it simply a matter of running a wire
> >
> Thanks for your help.
>  Ron Ray

From bspidell at comcast.net  Wed May 14 22:22:36 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 21:22:36 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Positive Ground Power Outlet for Accessories
In-Reply-To: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKMEAODCAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
References: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKMEAODCAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <482BBA8C.6090501@comcast.net>

Yep. 

But you also have to make sure whatever you're supplying power to is 
completely isolated from the chassis.  If it has a plastic body you're 
(probably) OK, if it's metal it should be isolated (because the metal 
case is likely used for internal grounding).

bs



Ronald J. Ray wrote:
> Hi Folks,
>
> To install a power outlet, such as for charging a cell phone, in a car with
> a positive ground electrical system, is it simply a matter of running a wire
> from the positive post on the power outlet to a adequate ground, running a
> wire from the negative post on the power outlet to a "hot" wire such as one
> of the terminals with a white wire on the ignition switch, and then
> isolating the metal portions of the power outlet body from touching any
> metal parts on the car?
>
> I also plan on installing an in-line fuse in the wire to the ignition
> switch.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>   Ron Ray
>
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From edriver at sasktel.net  Wed May 14 22:26:01 2008
From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 22:26:01 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] abbreviations
In-Reply-To: <000001c8b631$29af34a0$7d0d9de0$@ca>
References: <000001c8b631$29af34a0$7d0d9de0$@ca>
Message-ID: <482BBB59.4090801@sasktel.net>

Hello Brian

"LBC" large british car  "lbc" little british car

Kind regards
Ed
Saskatoon
Historian, AHCUSA
'53 BN1 '65 BJ8 '89 Morgan 4/4

Brian Drab wrote:
> OK.. I have been on this list for several years now but I must confess that
> I still don't know what "LBC" is short for. As a matter of fact there are
> several quaint abbreviations that can't quite figure out. I have my own
> ideas but.
>
> Maybe someone could spare a minute and give me a quick glossary.
>
>  
>
> Brian Drab

From kags at shaw.ca  Wed May 14 22:35:16 2008
From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 21:35:16 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Positive Ground Power Outlet for Accessories
References: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKMEAODCAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <003201c8b645$12baa680$b3076c18@computer>

Ron:

It can be risky.  Any item with electronics in it - cell 'phone, CB, etc. 
must not have any metal part that is internally grounded come in contact 
with any metal on the car chassis - under dash screws, heater cables,etc. 
If this happens, the item plugged in to the power socket will quickly fry 
it's electronics.

Many of us have simply converted our Healeys to NEG ground - it's not really 
all that difficult - a bit more to do on a BJ8 because the internal tach 
power leads have to be interchanged as part of the conversion process.  If 
you are not opposed to doing this, I would suggest it as a good choice to 
solve your problem.  You would still have to install the power socket, but 
you wouldn't have to worry about electrically isolating anything, and you 
wouldn't need a converter - so basically no cost.

There are probably many write ups on how to do this on various different 
Healey websites.  I would be willing to walk you through it via e-mail.  One 
thing to note:  If you have an POS ground electronic ignition already 
installed, you would have to change it for a NEG ground unit - most of them 
are wired either / or.

Someone such as Norman Nock would be best to advise you on the wisdom of 
fusing the ignition circuit - I'm not all that certain that it's a good 
thing to do.  It is potentially another thing that could give trouble and 
possibly stop the engine at a critical moment.

Anyone else able to comment on this?

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

---- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ronald J. Ray" <ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Healeys at Autox. Team. Net" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 7:53 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Positive Ground Power Outlet for Accessories


Hi Folks,

To install a power outlet, such as for charging a cell phone, in a car with
a positive ground electrical system, is it simply a matter of running a wire
from the positive post on the power outlet to a adequate ground, running a
wire from the negative post on the power outlet to a "hot" wire such as one
of the terminals with a white wire on the ignition switch, and then
isolating the metal portions of the power outlet body from touching any
metal parts on the car?

I also plan on installing an in-line fuse in the wire to the ignition
switch.

Thanks for your help.
  Ron Ray

From steveg at abrazosdata.com  Wed May 14 22:48:40 2008
From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (Steve B. Gerow)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 21:48:40 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Cool rear axle tramp bar/locator
Message-ID: <C4510EB8.2798B%steveg@abrazosdata.com>

This shows the a-frame rear axle tramp bar mentioned in a previous post.
The builder is Randy Forbes.
http://www.rfdm.com/gallery/album78?page=1
-- 
Steve Gerow
Pasadena CA
59 BN6

From Editorgary at aol.com  Wed May 14 23:07:02 2008
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 01:07:02 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Power Outlet
Message-ID: <c61.2f267e33.355d1ef6@aol.com>

In a message dated 5/14/08 9:37:09 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes:


> To install a power outlet, such as for charging a cell phone, in a car with
> a positive ground electrical system, is it simply a matter of running a wire
> from the positive post on the power outlet to a adequate ground, running a
> wire from the negative post on the power outlet to a "hot" wire such as one
> of the terminals with a white wire on the ignition switch, and then
> isolating the metal portions of the power outlet body from touching any
> metal parts on the car?
> 
Here's my opinion and I'm sticking to it: If you're violating originality by 
installing a power outlet, then do it properly and first convert your car to 
negative ground. It's just too easy to screw something up, make a bad contact, 
and fry an otherwise good piece of electronic gear, which can go from a little 
expensive to very expensive.
Cheers
Gary



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From hypercubic at yahoo.co.uk  Wed May 14 23:18:37 2008
From: hypercubic at yahoo.co.uk (mike brooks)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 22:18:37 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside Failures
Message-ID: <939408.3831.qm@web34202.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

David,
Great post!!
Clutch linkage failed on BN2 due to the short shaft that's
welded to the chassis being not horizontal (earlier speedbump incident) and
putting force on the washer and split pin. Split pin failed. Fixed at roadside
(jack, pliers, hammer, assortment of split pins).
Mike Brooks
'56 BN2 (car now
repatriated to Aboyne, Scotland, UK, from Milano Italy; I'm now in Qatar in
the Middle East and missing my Healey)

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed May 14 23:56:59 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 13:56:59 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] hood prop rod 100-4
In-Reply-To: <751d05480805141211x760f2053k317863072ea5a8ce@mail.gmail.com>
References: <000c01c8b433$de857880$01fea8c0@VALUEDECECF7F4>
	<751d05480805141211x760f2053k317863072ea5a8ce@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805142256i3c412dc7g57df95f71b59c4e5@mail.gmail.com>

Sam -

Just to clarify you are supposed to run a long cotter/split pin in there and
the bits that hang over on each side will hold the rubber in the slot.

Alan

On Thu, May 15, 2008 at 3:11 AM, Curt/Nancy Arndt <cnaarndt at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Sam,
>
> The rubber clip is attached with a long cotter or split pin.
>
> Curt
>
> On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 6:27 AM, Sam DeSalvo <sdesalvo at frontiernet.net>
> wrote:
>
> > I have attached the hood prop rod on my '55 100-4 but can't figure out
> > where
> > or how to attach the rubber clip which keeps the rod in place when the
> hood
> > is
> > down. The clip has a hole running parallel to the rod, going through the
> 2"
> > length of the clip. Maybe I have the wrong clip? Can anyone help with
> this?
> > Thanks,
> > Sam

From AAHealeyguy at aol.com  Thu May 15 01:26:35 2008
From: AAHealeyguy at aol.com (AAHealeyguy at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 03:26:35 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
Message-ID: <bc8.2c4f9358.355d3fab@aol.com>

Last year  (Father's Day)  was on my way to our AH Club Father's Day Brunch 
Drive to pick up my Father-in-law for a "beautiful"  tops-down,  June day drive 
and lunch up at our local mountain retreat in Julian,   when only about 1/2 
block from his house,   I heard a pop, then hiss,  then all the water went out 
and I cruised into a dead stop in front of  FILs house.   Blew a freeze plug 
(one of the originals) on my  1957 100-6.   Car was later towed home and ALL 
the freeze plugs were replaced as another "special"  Healey project. 

Gerry Kwiat' 
AHClub San Diego 


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From gbrierton at hotmail.com  Thu May 15 02:35:03 2008
From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 04:35:03 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
In-Reply-To: <633F7ADE-FB65-423A-BDA7-D78051E14A30@sbcglobal.net>
References: <633F7ADE-FB65-423A-BDA7-D78051E14A30@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <BLU107-DS2ADB1ECA13E68E8C9FE41B3C90@phx.gbl>

This will make for a great tech session.
>From 1964-1970, driving two new BJ8's in a row, no road side failures.except 
stuck in a Chicago snow bank once or twice!  In 1977-1979, no failures in a 
different BJ8.  It was totaled while sleeping one night in front of my 
house.  Since 1996, the Silver Bullet has gone over 40,000 with very few 
break downs:
1994	Delco alternator failed in the Rockies on the way to Park City 
Conclave.
1999	Fuel pump failed in the St. Louis Conclave Rally.
2000	Loose coil wire on a local rally.
2007	Remember that alternator replaced in '94?  The Delco replacement failed 
in heavy traffic on the way to Burlington Conclave.
2008	that little bitty wire in the distributor failed on the way to a local 
rally.


--------------------------------------------------
From: "David Nock" <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 11:06 AM
To: "Healey List List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures

From donyarber at earthlink.net  Thu May 15 03:24:46 2008
From: donyarber at earthlink.net (Don Yarber)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 04:24:46 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Note for Ed Driver	Delete if you want to
Message-ID: <003701c8b66d$85122af0$3ff3e004@yourc8bh3jaglt>

Hi Ed:

Don Yarber, from Morganfield, KY.
Since I sold my BN7, I dropped off the list for a few years.  I'm back on 
now, and thinking of buying another project car.
Drop me a note.

Don
Former owner of BN7 sold to Dan White
Author of "Bodies and Beaches" and "Corpses and Canyons"
Find news about my books at
www.kipyardleymysteries.com

From rjswain at hotmail.com  Thu May 15 05:23:24 2008
From: rjswain at hotmail.com (Rick Swain)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 11:23:24 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] abbreviations
In-Reply-To: <482BBB59.4090801@sasktel.net>
References: <000001c8b631$29af34a0$7d0d9de0$@ca> <482BBB59.4090801@sasktel.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W131356EB010641C98B65A2B5C90@phx.gbl>

I always thought the "l" stood for leaky.

> "LBC" large british car  "lbc" little british car

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From caddi5 at comcast.net  Thu May 15 05:43:37 2008
From: caddi5 at comcast.net (caddi5 at comcast.net)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 11:43:37 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] sheet  metal
Message-ID: <051520081143.7243.482C21E9000112BA00001C4B2216525856CA070B0B0E0C@comcast.net>

hello list,
does anyone know the correct thickness,type metal to use in the repair of fenders,shroud,and frame?  thanks in advance  Mitch  59 bn4

From spartan0199 at hotmail.com  Thu May 15 05:50:15 2008
From: spartan0199 at hotmail.com (Justin)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 07:50:15 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] abbreviations
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W131356EB010641C98B65A2B5C90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY120-DAV3DAE0BF2FA661D76B6699A5C90@phx.gbl>

Abbreviations can be tricky, LBC is often used in rap/hip hop with the
following definition although I'm sure it has meant "little British car" in
at least 99.9% of the posts on this list. 


LBC
 
"Long Beach, California. From the context in which "LBC" is popularly used
(and from simple common sense), it is clear that the acronym does NOT refer
to "Long Beach Crips", "Long Beach/Compton", or "Long Beach City"."
 

At least this what I heard SnoopDog define LBC as on TV once.  :)

Justin
Ypsilanti, MI

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+spartan0199=hotmail.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+spartan0199=hotmail.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Rick Swain
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 7:23 AM
To: Healey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] abbreviations

I always thought the "l" stood for leaky.

> "LBC" large british car  "lbc" little british car

_

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Thu May 15 05:52:57 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 07:52:57 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Posting problems
Message-ID: <cdd.2c6562e7.355d7e19@aol.com>

Perhaps some smart member can help me with a few problems I have been  having 
with the list--I have written the administrator but have not gotten any  
response, though I am sure he is busy otherwise.
 
Over the last six months I have received notices on about 3-4 occasions  from 
the "Healey Bounce" or something like that telling me that because too  many 
messages have apparently been bounced by my server or by my spam  filter my 
membership was being terminated and I would have to re-enroll, etc.  which I 
have done each time.
 
In completing my list preferences I have always elected to receive a copy  of 
my own posts--nevertheless I never get them and the only way I have  to 
confirm that my messages are in fact reaching the list is via a  reply message from 
some other lister.  If it matters I have my spam  filter turned off and while 
I get lots of solicitations from people abroad who  want to send me money, 
etc. I still don't see my messages and every month or so  am notified by the 
Bounce Police that my spam filter is set too high, etc.
 
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
 
Best--Michael Oritt



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From bighealey at charter.net  Thu May 15 06:50:11 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 05:50:11 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Positive Ground Power Outlet for Accessories
In-Reply-To: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKMEAODCAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <003101c8b68a$37178710$1002a8c0@TRACY>

I predict he results of such a mod will be another item in the list of
roadside failures.

Just convert to negative ground.  Then you can add all the gadgets (in dash
TV, wireless internet, hydraulic ram electronics and cell-phone chargers you
want).

I did it to run a Alternator, CB and power outlet.

Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Ronald J. Ray
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 7:53 PM
To: Healeys at Autox. Team. Net
Subject: [Healeys] Positive Ground Power Outlet for Accessories

Hi Folks,

To install a power outlet, such as for charging a cell phone, in a car with
a positive ground electrical system, is it simply a matter of running a wire
from the positive post on the power outlet to a adequate ground, running a
wire from the negative post on the power outlet to a "hot" wire such as one
of the terminals with a white wire on the ignition switch, and then
isolating the metal portions of the power outlet body from touching any
metal parts on the car?

I also plan on installing an in-line fuse in the wire to the ignition
switch.

Thanks for your help.
  Ron Ray

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From bj8Healey at msn.com  Thu May 15 07:03:14 2008
From: bj8Healey at msn.com (James Sailer)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 07:03:14 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Subject: Re:  (healeys) roadside failures
Message-ID: <BLU133-DS6CD1A6BF73E4909984150E9C90@phx.gbl>

I had one of my rear hubs loosen up  .. which I noticed while travelling at
about 90 mph down the Idaho side of Teton Pass ... pulled over to see what the
vibration was to find the right rear hub nuts very loose and the holes all out
of round ... tightened and drove rather slowly home .. I now use locktite on
them ...

Jim Sailer
66 BJ8

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Thu May 15 08:56:14 2008
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 07:56:14 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Shifter Shaft Buffer Pad
In-Reply-To: <010d01c8b627$33af85e0$6600a8c0@michael>
References: <BAY112-W3928DEC9B32585A8889C6BB5C90@phx.gbl>
	<010d01c8b627$33af85e0$6600a8c0@michael>
Message-ID: <0BC272E9-8D0F-429F-B382-97A6EE196658@sbcglobal.net>

We use a thick gasket material for this and glue it in place.




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

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On May 14, 2008, at 6:01 PM, Michael Salter wrote:
> They aren't very thick Rick I would guess 0.050" - 0.060".
> My bet is that they are made of some early form of neoprene as they  
> are
> quite firm about the consistency of stiff leather.
>
> 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 Rick Swain
> Sent: May 14, 2008 8:36 PM
> To: Healey List
> Subject: [Healeys] Shifter Shaft Buffer Pad
>
> I recall discussion of this item some time ago but can't find  
> anything in
> the
> archives and wasn't paying attention because my gearbox was in the  
> car and
> working well. Now the gearbox is out of the car (as is everything,  
> and I
> mean
> everything, else) and I have discovered there is no buffer pad in  
> the bell
> housing recess where it's supposed to be. The part AEC3298 (Moss  
> number
> 031-339) appears to be unavailable. It's a BN4 sideshift gearbox.  
> Can anyone
> tell me how thick this buffer is and what sort of material it's  
> made from?
>
> Thanks
>
> Rick Swain
> '59 BN4
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From jculphealey at yahoo.com  Thu May 15 09:02:29 2008
From: jculphealey at yahoo.com (Jim Culp)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 08:02:29 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] abbreviations
In-Reply-To: <BAY120-DAV3DAE0BF2FA661D76B6699A5C90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <559849.93195.qm@web46302.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

   Don't forget the ubiquitous "TCB" from Elvis.  "Taking Care of
   Business" but I digress...
   --- On Thu, 5/15/08, Justin <spartan0199 at hotmail.com> wrote:

     From: Justin <spartan0199 at hotmail.com>
     Subject: Re: [Healeys] abbreviations
     To: "'Healey List'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
     Date: Thursday, May 15, 2008, 11:50 AM
Abbreviations can be tricky, LBC is often used in rap/hip hop with the
following definition although I'm sure it has meant "little British
car" in
at least 99.9% of the posts on this list. 
LBC
 
"Long Beach, California. From the context in which "LBC" is
popularly used
(and from simple common sense), it is clear that the acronym does NOT refer
to "Long Beach Crips",
 "Long Beach/Compton", or "Long
Beach City"."
 
At least this what I heard SnoopDog define LBC as on TV once.  :)
Justin
Ypsilanti, MI
-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+spartan0199=hotmail.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+spartan0199=hotmail.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Rick Swain
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 7:23 AM
To: Healey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] abbreviations
I always thought the "l" stood for leaky.
> "LBC" large british car  "lbc" little british car
_
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From edic at tampabay.rr.com  Thu May 15 09:08:20 2008
From: edic at tampabay.rr.com (edic)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 11:08:20 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Air cleaner color
Message-ID: <00b801c8b69d$839e4ed0$ccffb848@your55e5f9e3d2>

Thanks to all who responded to my question concerning air cleaner color.

Mel Brunet
HBJ8L/39749
Land O Lake, Fl

From dan at warner-associates.com  Thu May 15 09:13:22 2008
From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 10:13:22 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Positive Ground Power Outlet for Accessories
In-Reply-To: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKMEAODCAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <002101c8b69e$36e25630$3500000a@warner.com>

Thanks Ron. Probably a good idea for any long trip so the cell phone can be
recharged.  I am still trying to figure out where to mount it.  The BJ8s
don't really have a good spot if you have a radio.

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 Ronald J. Ray
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 9:53 PM
To: Healeys at Autox. Team. Net
Subject: [Healeys] Positive Ground Power Outlet for Accessories

Hi Folks,

To install a power outlet, such as for charging a cell phone, in a car with
a positive ground electrical system, is it simply a matter of running a wire
from the positive post on the power outlet to a adequate ground, running a
wire from the negative post on the power outlet to a "hot" wire such as one
of the terminals with a white wire on the ignition switch, and then
isolating the metal portions of the power outlet body from touching any
metal parts on the car?

I also plan on installing an in-line fuse in the wire to the ignition
switch.

Thanks for your help.
  Ron Ray

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From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Thu May 15 10:30:48 2008
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 09:30:48 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
In-Reply-To: <BLU107-DS2ADB1ECA13E68E8C9FE41B3C90@phx.gbl>
References: <633F7ADE-FB65-423A-BDA7-D78051E14A30@sbcglobal.net>
	<BLU107-DS2ADB1ECA13E68E8C9FE41B3C90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <751d05480805150930j16f5404ekf9c11147e92d79d3@mail.gmail.com>

Hi All,

30 years ago driving in Quantico, VA on a very damp and rainy winter night
drove through a large puddle of slush and the engine died.  Water snow and
slush had shorted out the distributor and ignition wires.  Got out my trusty
can of WD-40, sprayed everything and was back on the road in minutes.

Anyone know what the WD in WD-40 stands for?

Cheers,

Curt

On Thu, May 15, 2008 at 1:35 AM, gary brierton <gbrierton at hotmail.com>
wrote:

> This will make for a great tech session.
> >From 1964-1970, driving two new BJ8's in a row, no road side
> failures.except
> stuck in a Chicago snow bank once or twice!  In 1977-1979, no failures in a
> different BJ8.  It was totaled while sleeping one night in front of my
> house.  Since 1996, the Silver Bullet has gone over 40,000 with very few
> break downs:
> 1994    Delco alternator failed in the Rockies on the way to Park City
> Conclave.
> 1999    Fuel pump failed in the St. Louis Conclave Rally.
> 2000    Loose coil wire on a local rally.
> 2007    Remember that alternator replaced in '94?  The Delco replacement
> failed
> in heavy traffic on the way to Burlington Conclave.
> 2008    that little bitty wire in the distributor failed on the way to a
> local
> rally.
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "David Nock" <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 11:06 AM
> To: "Healey List List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
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From Editorgary at aol.com  Thu May 15 10:38:16 2008
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 12:38:16 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside Failures -- How About some Data
Message-ID: <c73.310a887f.355dc0f8@aol.com>

Dave and meet organizers...
How about taking a short written survey at registration from all those folks 
who drive their Healeys to Conclave to get a statistical snapshot of 
probability of occurence of specific roadside failures:
Ask:
Which model
How long since restoration?
How long since last major check-out?
How many miles driven to Conclave?
Any failure?
If so, what was the problem?

Based on evaluating that data, we should have a reasonable sample that would 
tell us a lot about how often failures occur, whether they're associated with 
car's condition, and which are most likely to occur.

Cheers
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From DavidWMalaney at eaton.com  Thu May 15 10:42:01 2008
From: DavidWMalaney at eaton.com (DavidWMalaney at eaton.com)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 12:42:01 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
In-Reply-To: <751d05480805150930j16f5404ekf9c11147e92d79d3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <D06676EE138D5B4593BE21B269CADDEE0282BEF2@CLEOHSMB03.napa.ad.etn.com>

WD stands for:  Water Displacement.  40 represents the 40th iteration
before the mixture was perfected.
Key ingredient in WD-40:  fish oil.

I think.


Dave M.



-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+davidwmalaney=eaton.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+davidwmalaney=eaton.com at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Curt/Nancy Arndt
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 12:31 PM
To: gary brierton
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Roadside failures


Hi All,

30 years ago driving in Quantico, VA on a very damp and rainy winter
night drove through a large puddle of slush and the engine died.  Water
snow and slush had shorted out the distributor and ignition wires.  Got
out my trusty can of WD-40, sprayed everything and was back on the road
in minutes.

Anyone know what the WD in WD-40 stands for?

Cheers,

Curt

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Thu May 15 10:49:38 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 12:49:38 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
Message-ID: <19095302.334861210870178177.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web11-z02>

As in your case, Curt, "When Desperate".....

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA


---- Curt/Nancy Arndt <cnaarndt at gmail.com> wrote: 
> Hi All,
> 
> 30 years ago driving in Quantico, VA on a very damp and rainy winter night
> drove through a large puddle of slush and the engine died.  Water snow and
> slush had shorted out the distributor and ignition wires.  Got out my trusty
> can of WD-40, sprayed everything and was back on the road in minutes.
> 
> Anyone know what the WD in WD-40 stands for?
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Curt

From fredwescoe at windstream.net  Thu May 15 10:54:14 2008
From: fredwescoe at windstream.net (Fred Wescoe)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 12:54:14 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] WD-40
Message-ID: <003301c8b6ac$4ed52200$6500a8c0@D10F7N31>

Curt,

I have been told that WD stands for Water Disbursement or Water Dry and the 40
stands for the 40th try at a formula that finally succeeded.

The fact that is also a lubricant was secondary.  I think it was originally
developed for the military.

Just my guess to your question.

Fred
63 BJ7

From peter.svilans at rogers.com  Thu May 15 10:55:32 2008
From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 12:55:32 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
Message-ID: <000e01c8b6ac$7e2e41d0$6500a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>

All you night clubbers out there check out 'Specialty Uses' in the Wikipedia
entry on WD-40:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD-40

From knaksnes at online.no  Thu May 15 11:30:54 2008
From: knaksnes at online.no (Knut Aksnes)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 19:30:54 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] WD-40 Frequently Asked Questions
Message-ID: <000601c8b6b1$6e30aed0$0200000a@kunde4a6805e5f>

For your information;


http://www.wd40.com/faqs/#q1

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Thu May 15 12:37:33 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 14:37:33 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
Message-ID: <be7.28cc8e48.355ddced@aol.com>

Way I heard it "WD" stands for Water Displacing and it was the 40th  
formulation.
 
Best--Michael Oritt
------------------------------------------------
 
 
In a message dated 5/15/2008 12:32:38 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
cnaarndt at gmail.com writes:

Anyone  know what the WD in WD-40 stands  for?





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From maxandreb1 at yahoo.com  Thu May 15 12:54:14 2008
From: maxandreb1 at yahoo.com (Maurice Maxwell)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 11:54:14 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside Failures
Message-ID: <767116.11001.qm@web58202.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

David,

My roadside failures have been:

Wire pulled away from ignition switch.  Found and
fixed.

Faulty rotor.  Replaced with new one.

Hydraulic hose from clutch slave cylinder became
clogged.  Made it home and replaced it.

Condenser came loose in the distributor and his rotor
breaking the rotor and searing the pin in the
distributor drive dog.

This is the list to date.

Sorry that I cannot make it conclave, but I hope that
you can post some of the information from your tech
session either on the list or on your website.

Max
1961 BT7

P.S.  Thanks for the advice on the repair of the
overdrive.  It works well now.

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu May 15 14:19:22 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 14:19:22 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Posting problems
References: <cdd.2c6562e7.355d7e19@aol.com>
Message-ID: <009101c8b6c9$1c1cf280$6801a8c0@shop>

<<I still don't see my messages and every month or so  am notified by the 
Bounce Police that my spam filter is set too high, etc.>>

Michael, as I have said before it is NOT you and it is NOT autox Program 
"Mail Man".

It IS aol and their methods of "writing software" that is OUTSIDE the parameters of RFC (the "rules").  MailMan has a Users List that I belong to as I run a bunch of Lists (besides my "Joke List"<G>).

One of the hottest topics IS problems with aol (top), gmail, yahoo followed by users of MS Office.

So YOUR probs lay with aol.  Sorry.  The ONLY solution I know of is to get a different I.S.P. mail client.  MSN comes to mind.  If you would like I would also be happy to provide you (and anybody else) a justbrits.com mailbox and you could just use Outlook Express, Thunderbird, etc..

For further boring reading you can go thru these sites:

http://www.python.org/cgi-bin/faqw-mm.py

http://www.mail-archive.com/mailman-users at python.org/

Ed
'63 BJ-7 (Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates    AH BJ 7    )
Please visit my site at:    www.justbrits.com
To join my free & attachments allowed (& encourged) "Joke List" just send a mail to:    9issa-request at justbrits.com   with NO "Subject:" and just the word
subscribe    in the body.    Rest IS automatic.

From clocks at midcoast.com  Thu May 15 13:29:17 2008
From: clocks at midcoast.com (James Lea)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 15:29:17 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] WD-40
References: <003301c8b6ac$4ed52200$6500a8c0@D10F7N31>
Message-ID: <024901c8b6c1$f7af3fe0$0201a8c0@JIM>

Yes, WD-40 was a mil spec. and it is a water displacement coating. For forty 
years I have built and repaired clocks and I wish I had a dime for every 
clock that has come in the shop soaked in the damn stuff. It's a common 
fallacy that it is a lubricant, which it is not, and people spray it 
liberally on their clock movements. When the solvent flashes off it leaves a 
gummy mess which is great for preventing corrosion but lousy as a clock oil. 
I even had a ships clock a few years ago that had a label stuck on the back 
that said, "DO NOT TAKE THIS CLOCK ASHORE FOR REPAIR. JUST SPRAY IT WITH 
WD-40 AND PUT IT BACK IN IT'S CASE". Of course the clock had long since 
ceased to run but I must say it wasn't corroded. Cheers, JL

James Lea
AHCA NER
Maine coordinator 

From lgalper1 at cox.net  Thu May 15 14:19:39 2008
From: lgalper1 at cox.net (Lou G)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 13:19:39 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
In-Reply-To: <mailman.21.1210874402.11991.healeys@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.21.1210874402.11991.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <482C9ADB.5090401@cox.net>

Typical roadside problems in the 100 have been:
loose connection at distributor
loose carb float bowl cap
fouled plug --oil--

Without going overboard, a limited supply of parts should be carried, 
such as jet o-rings
extra points/ rotor, a piece of wire and tape, and a small number of 
tools (7/16, 1/2, 9/16 size sockets and wrenches, adustable wrench,
screwdriver regular & phillips, plug socket, extensions, visegrip)
I do have an extra head set (gaskets), after all it is a Healey.
tools to take off the crank nut--NO
extra distributor-NO
extra generator-NO -(even though it looks like a weak link, too heavy)
extra water pump-NO (you'll just have to call for delivery at your next 
destination)

Lou
BN1
AN5

From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net  Thu May 15 14:24:32 2008
From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 13:24:32 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside Failures
References: <200805151155835.SM38524@wavecable.net>
Message-ID: <001f01c8b6c9$af8e9d20$0800a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>

I see two items on everyone's list:
1.  fuel pump issues-   Carry an extra fuel pump or wire one in as backup.

2.  wire falling off or failing.

Just last weekend I was under the dash and crimping the spade connectors 
that go onto the ignition.  They don't grip as well as you would expect.  I 
have had the wire to the fuel pump come off twice.   I think I have it real 
tight now!

The last time it fell of after a viscous scrape getting on a ferry.   It is 
embarrising to be pushed off a ferry because you have no fuel to start the 
car.

Jerry

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu May 15 17:09:49 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 18:09:49 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Posting problems
In-Reply-To: <cdd.2c6562e7.355d7e19@aol.com>
References: <cdd.2c6562e7.355d7e19@aol.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805151609n7b914c17p9ff4a748e385e267@mail.gmail.com>

Micheal -

Out of respect for you and your pretty red BN1 I have to say you are
making this all far too complicated.  The problem is AOL is a very
inferior program due in large part that its entire business model is
about a decade out of date and as a result cannot and will not ever
handle spam properly.  You should not have to customize behavior or
send emails like this because of your email program!

I have accounts with all the free services and POP accounts as well,
and by far the most superior program out there is GMAIL.  Seemless
spam protection (much better than yahoo or hotmail) and a perfect
bulletin board style interface which works with this list like butter.
 It also has free POP3 download so you can pull email (post spam) to
your computer if you wish.

Ed @ just brits will inevitably send an email telling me I'm a retard
for telling you this but I've been using versions of the internet
since 1984, I am very comfortable with Gmail.

Alan

On 5/15/08, Awgertoo at aol.com <Awgertoo at aol.com> wrote:
> Perhaps some smart member can help me with a few problems I have been
> having
> with the list--I have written the administrator but have not gotten any
> response, though I am sure he is busy otherwise.
>
> Over the last six months I have received notices on about 3-4 occasions
> from
> the "Healey Bounce" or something like that telling me that because too  many
> messages have apparently been bounced by my server or by my spam  filter my
> membership was being terminated and I would have to re-enroll, etc.  which I
> have done each time.
>
> In completing my list preferences I have always elected to receive a copy
> of
> my own posts--nevertheless I never get them and the only way I have  to
> confirm that my messages are in fact reaching the list is via a  reply
> message from
> some other lister.  If it matters I have my spam  filter turned off and
> while
> I get lots of solicitations from people abroad who  want to send me money,
> etc. I still don't see my messages and every month or so  am notified by the
> Bounce Police that my spam filter is set too high, etc.
>
> Any suggestions will be appreciated.
>
> Best--Michael Oritt
>
>
>
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'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From jerry.goodman at comcast.net  Thu May 15 17:34:09 2008
From: jerry.goodman at comcast.net (Jerry Goodman)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 18:34:09 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] WD-40 Questions...one more
References: <000601c8b6b1$6e30aed0$0200000a@kunde4a6805e5f>
Message-ID: <004701c8b6e4$2d737840$0701a8c0@JERRYSCOMP>

Why don't they make it so it doesn't stink like h-ll?
FYI if you have a cracked cap or old ignition wires and they are moist 
preventing starting....spray the stuff on and away you go.
Jerry G 

From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Thu May 15 17:47:10 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 19:47:10 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Posting problems
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0805151609n7b914c17p9ff4a748e385e267@mail.gmail.com>
References: <cdd.2c6562e7.355d7e19@aol.com>
	<ff59076c0805151609n7b914c17p9ff4a748e385e267@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00e401c8b6e5$fdf4bd20$f9de3760$@net>

Further, there is nothing worse than a reformed sinner. When AOL first
started it encouraged "bulk" emails because they were charging the senders
of bulk emails on a per unit basis. These were originally legitimate
companies sending out unsolicited advertising emails to the AOL customer
base. When SPAM was identified as a real problem, AOL "got religion" and
started to block legitimate users -- me included. I used to send emails out
to a customer base and many of them were AOL subscribers. Upon seeing a high
number of emails from my mailbox address to AOL customers, they blocked me.
After much cajoling, I was allowed to send to AOL customers. A year or so
later, they blocked one of my ISP's servers (Cablevision) that handled my
email address so that no one on my server could send to a AOL mailbox. They
initially told Cablevision that they would only accept traffic from that
server if I was terminated as a customer. I threatened to go to the FCC and
voila, everything turned to normal. All this because of around 200 emails to
AOL customers over a weekend. In the meantime, I had a lot of PO'd
customers.

But, Michael, try to cancel and that is another story. I had to actually
cancel my credit card after months of them actually refusing to cancel my
AOL account and then I got a nasty letter stating that they were going to
sue because I wasn't paying my monthly charges. Anal me, I save everything.
Another fone call and letter this time to the Federal Trade Commission and
that stopped.

I have a friend who was actually told by a AOL service rep that if he
cancelled his AOL account, he would never again be able to receive emails.

There are web sites up with the same complaints and more than one class
action suit pending.


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
Alan Seigrist
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 7:10 PM
To: Awgertoo at aol.com; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Posting problems

Micheal -

Out of respect for you and your pretty red BN1 I have to say you are
making this all far too complicated.  The problem is AOL is a very
inferior program due in large part that its entire business model is
about a decade out of date and as a result cannot and will not ever
handle spam properly.  You should not have to customize behavior or
send emails like this because of your email program!

I have accounts with all the free services and POP accounts as well,
and by far the most superior program out there is GMAIL.  Seemless
spam protection (much better than yahoo or hotmail) and a perfect
bulletin board style interface which works with this list like butter.
 It also has free POP3 download so you can pull email (post spam) to
your computer if you wish.

Ed @ just brits will inevitably send an email telling me I'm a retard
for telling you this but I've been using versions of the internet
since 1984, I am very comfortable with Gmail.

Alan

From insptwo at msn.com  Thu May 15 19:30:31 2008
From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 21:30:31 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] FW: BELLS  (NEW VERSION) early friday funny
In-Reply-To: <380-220085213191739703@earthlink.net>
References: <380-220085213191739703@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <BLU133-W49666A86D101A337D7C41ADC80@phx.gbl>

John the farmer was in the fertilized egg business. He had several hundred
young layers (hens), called "pullets", and ten roosters, whose job it was to
fertilize the eggs.The farmer kept records and any rooster that didn't perform
went into the soup pot and was replaced. That took an awful lot of his time,
so he  bought a set of tiny bells and attached them to his roosters. Each bell
had a different tone so John could tell from   a distance, which rooster was
performing. Now he could sit on the porch and fill out an efficiency report
simply by listening to the bells.The farmer's favorite rooster was old Butch,
a very fine specimen he was, too. But on this particular morning John noticed
old Butch's bell hadn't rung at all! John went to investigate. The other
roosters were chasing pullets, bells-a-ringing. The pullets, hearing the
roosters coming, wouldrun for cover.But to Farmer John's amazement, old Butch
had his bell in his beak, so it couldn't ring. He'd sneak up on a pullet, do
his job and walk on to the next one. John was so proud of old Butch, he
entered him in the Renfrew County Fair and he became an overnight sensation
among the judges.The result...The judges not only awarded old Butch the No
Bell Piece Prize but they awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well.Clearly old
Butch was a politician in the making: who else but a  politician could figure
out how to win two of the most highly coveted awards on our planet by being
the best at sneaking up on the populace and screwing themwhen they weren't
paying attention.Vote carefully this year... the bells are not always audible
.

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu May 15 19:31:12 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 09:31:12 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] WD-40 Questions...one more
In-Reply-To: <004701c8b6e4$2d737840$0701a8c0@JERRYSCOMP>
References: <000601c8b6b1$6e30aed0$0200000a@kunde4a6805e5f>
	<004701c8b6e4$2d737840$0701a8c0@JERRYSCOMP>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805151831k36e9ad0ewfc9277ae413d6dc2@mail.gmail.com>

Jerry -

But I like sniffing the fumes ....

Alan

On Fri, May 16, 2008 at 7:34 AM, Jerry Goodman <jerry.goodman at comcast.net>
wrote:

> Why don't they make it so it doesn't stink like h-ll?
> FYI if you have a cracked cap or old ignition wires and they are moist
> preventing starting....spray the stuff on and away you go.
> Jerry G

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu May 15 19:35:44 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 09:35:44 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] WD-40
In-Reply-To: <024901c8b6c1$f7af3fe0$0201a8c0@JIM>
References: <003301c8b6ac$4ed52200$6500a8c0@D10F7N31>
	<024901c8b6c1$f7af3fe0$0201a8c0@JIM>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805151835o2b4818h31e8520ceb0685e5@mail.gmail.com>

So this tends to suggest that if I spray this stuff inside my chassis rails
this will probably do as good a job as Waxoyl in preventing rust on the
indside of my chassis, and probably better because it dries out.  does the
water displacement work after it dries out?

Alan

On Fri, May 16, 2008 at 3:29 AM, James Lea <clocks at midcoast.com> wrote:

> Yes, WD-40 was a mil spec. and it is a water displacement coating. For
> forty
> years I have built and repaired clocks and I wish I had a dime for every
> clock that has come in the shop soaked in the damn stuff. It's a common
> fallacy that it is a lubricant, which it is not, and people spray it
> liberally on their clock movements. When the solvent flashes off it leaves
> a
> gummy mess which is great for preventing corrosion but lousy as a clock
> oil.
> I even had a ships clock a few years ago that had a label stuck on the back
> that said, "DO NOT TAKE THIS CLOCK ASHORE FOR REPAIR. JUST SPRAY IT WITH
> WD-40 AND PUT IT BACK IN IT'S CASE". Of course the clock had long since
> ceased to run but I must say it wasn't corroded. Cheers, JL
>
> James Lea
> AHCA NER
> Maine coordinator

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu May 15 20:47:03 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 20:47:03 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Posting problems
References: <cdd.2c6562e7.355d7e19@aol.com>
	<ff59076c0805151609n7b914c17p9ff4a748e385e267@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00b201c8b700$29feb320$6801a8c0@shop>

<<Ed @ just brits will inevitably send an email telling me I'm a retard
for telling you this but I've been using versions of the internet
since 1984, I am very comfortable with Gmail.>>

No, Alan<G>!!  Google DOES have a neat program BUT and AS I SAID:
<quote>
One of the hottest topics IS problems with aol (top), gmail, yahoo followed by users of MS Office.
</quote>

I am NOT just dreaming that up!!  Again, if you want to spend a bunch of BORING & wasteful time, browse thru the 2 links I sent this AM.  Google is SECOND to aol in respect to NOT following the RFC Rules with their gmail.
I also have a gmail account.  LOL

Being "comfortable" with something does not necessarily make it good, now does it!!  LOL

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu May 15 20:49:59 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 20:49:59 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Posting problems
References: <cdd.2c6562e7.355d7e19@aol.com><ff59076c0805151609n7b914c17p9ff4a748e385e267@mail.gmail.com>
	<00e401c8b6e5$fdf4bd20$f9de3760$@net>
Message-ID: <00b301c8b700$2a4afe60$6801a8c0@shop>

Unfortunatly John...

<<When SPAM was identified as a real problem, AOL "got religion">>

I remember that fiasco also<G>!!

And ditto on the getting OUT of their clutches!!  Huge PITA.

From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Thu May 15 20:30:01 2008
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard  Hartnett)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 19:30:01 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside failures
Message-ID: <74A2BC3350974B1E8C0532B371ED33CD@LeonardPC>

I initially responded directly to David with the following comments 
(slightly modified).
Then I read all the lists of problems that Listers have had and I was 
reminded of a couple of more of mine:

In 38 years and over 143,000 mileS of ownership, my Healey has never
left me stranded on the road.  I have had my share of flat tires.
I would make one strong recommendation here.  Carry one or two small fold-up
wheel chocks.  If jacking up the car on the side of the road, expecially on 
dirt, gravel, or an incline,
one does not want the car rolling off the jack.

I had coil and rotor problems with my Allison/Crane Opto Electric ignition 
system.  It
kept burning up coils and carbon-tracking rotors.  I carry spares and even 
mounted
a coil near the horns for a while so all I had to do was move the wires. 
Since switching to
Pertronix, I have not had this problem.

Fuel pump, of course.  This did not create a roadside failure but the pump 
kept pumping
continuously.  Bad valve.  Made a new one out of plastic in the hotel 
parking lot.

Years ago, I was known for having problems with my exhaust system.  It kept
coming apart.  This hasn't been a problem for a long time.

The transmission locked in fourth gear.  Was able to get it home driving in 
fourth standard
and OD.  Found that there was no 'pad' in the bell housing so it was going 
too far into gear
and jamming.  Inserted a pieceof gasket material.  Problem solved.  This, of 
course, was
a problem that could be resolved roadside.

Not really a Healey failure, but got the "Klutz" award at the 1986 Whistler, 
BC, event
for running into myself.  Trailer hitch broke while towing the Healey and it 
ran into
the spare tire on the back of the van.  Put a wrinkle in the left front 
fender without breaking the headlight.

ADDED:

Speedo stopped working.  Angle drive had fallen apart.  All the parts were 
sitting on the frame when I got home.

Ignition switch wore out.  Assembled a new one with the original key 
tumblers.  Also added a push button under the dash as a back-up against 
future failures.

Battery cut-off switch in trunk failed at home.  Spring had flattened out 
causing loss of electrical contact.  Rebuilt.

Years ago I spun the LRW on its spline.

A wire fell off the coil one time.

Luckily:   no wheel bearing problems, no engine problems, no major 
overheating problems
(except climbing the grade out of Salt Lake City.  Vapor lock.  Poured ice 
water over the fuel line and proceeded
on), no drive train problems, no other problems that come to mind.

Now that we have discussed it, my car will probably disintegrate on the way 
to San Diego.    :-(

Len

From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Thu May 15 21:18:24 2008
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (James  Shope)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 20:18:24 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] WD-40
Message-ID: <002d01c8b703$802d0c80$5201a8c0@Jim>

when i was stationed in florida and lived next to the gulf, we bought wd-40 by
the gallon and used a spray bottle to coat our outboard engines and gear
liberally with it.  i learned quickly it was not a lubricant and would
actually wash away oil that was already there.  it was used strictly for
corrosion control, just like in the jet engines on our phantoms.  hjim

From bspidell at comcast.net  Thu May 15 21:49:05 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 20:49:05 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] WD-40
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0805151835o2b4818h31e8520ceb0685e5@mail.gmail.com>
References: <003301c8b6ac$4ed52200$6500a8c0@D10F7N31>
	<024901c8b6c1$f7af3fe0$0201a8c0@JIM>
	<ff59076c0805151835o2b4818h31e8520ceb0685e5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <482D0431.2010505@comcast.net>

Maybe, but I'd stick with something like LPS-3, which works very well.

bs



Alan Seigrist wrote:
> So this tends to suggest that if I spray this stuff inside my chassis rails
> this will probably do as good a job as Waxoyl in preventing rust on the
> indside of my chassis, and probably better because it dries out.  does the
> water displacement work after it dries out?
>
> Alan
>
> On Fri, May 16, 2008 at 3:29 AM, James Lea <clocks at midcoast.com> wrote:
>
>   
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
*******************************************************************

From donyarber at earthlink.net  Fri May 16 04:04:15 2008
From: donyarber at earthlink.net (Don Yarber)
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:04:15 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Bells
Message-ID: <001e01c8b73c$33df4490$2ef3e004@yourc8bh3jaglt>

There are a lot of politicians who deserver the "NoBalls"prize.

Don
Former BN7 Owner
Author of "Bodies and Beaches" and "Corpses and Canyons"
Find news about my books at 
www.kipyardleymysteries.com

From donyarber at earthlink.net  Fri May 16 04:10:54 2008
From: donyarber at earthlink.net (Don Yarber)
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:10:54 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] breakdown
Message-ID: <002b01c8b73d$21893f70$2ef3e004@yourc8bh3jaglt>

When I owned "The Old Red Devil" I had a flat tire on the way home.  Of 
course, no jack, and no spare.  I borrowed a jack from a gas station nearby, 
used a block of wood found near the freeway and the jack handle to remove 
knockoff.  The spline was stripped and after fixing the flat, I jammed it 
back on over an old beer can, tightened it as tight as possible with he 
block and jack handle, and drove home.

Don
Former BN7 owner
Author of "Bodies and Beaches" and "Corpses and Canyons"
Find news about my books at
www.kipyardleymysteries.com

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Fri May 16 04:19:02 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 06:19:02 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] breakdown
In-Reply-To: <002b01c8b73d$21893f70$2ef3e004@yourc8bh3jaglt>
References: <002b01c8b73d$21893f70$2ef3e004@yourc8bh3jaglt>
Message-ID: <006301c8b73e$44040a70$6600a8c0@michael>

I'll bet the "SRS" warning light was on all the time as well...:-) 

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 Don Yarber
Sent: May 16, 2008 6:11 AM
To: Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] breakdown

When I owned "The Old Red Devil" I had a flat tire on the way home.  Of 
course, no jack, and no spare.  I borrowed a jack from a gas station nearby,

used a block of wood found near the freeway and the jack handle to remove 
knockoff.  The spline was stripped and after fixing the flat, I jammed it 
back on over an old beer can, tightened it as tight as possible with he 
block and jack handle, and drove home.

Don
Former BN7 owner
Author of "Bodies and Beaches" and "Corpses and Canyons"
Find news about my books at
www.kipyardleymysteries.com

From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net  Fri May 16 04:24:40 2008
From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net)
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 06:24:40 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Test
Message-ID: <1080.1210933480@galaxyinternet.net>

	  BODY { font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px; }
Need to see if this comes through to the list.
	Mark

From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net  Fri May 16 04:27:59 2008
From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy)
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 06:27:59 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Test
Message-ID: <000601c8b73f$84d19710$4a56e104@markl946cfrd7q>

Sorry,  had to try again.      Mark

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri May 16 05:43:29 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 06:43:29 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Roadside Failures -- How About some Data
In-Reply-To: <c73.310a887f.355dc0f8@aol.com>
References: <c73.310a887f.355dc0f8@aol.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805160443t7cbd10fblab349f6d9d1dcc81@mail.gmail.com>

Be sure to add total miles driven and years owned to give you better data.


On 5/16/08, Editorgary at aol.com <Editorgary at aol.com> wrote:
> Dave and meet organizers...
> How about taking a short written survey at registration from all those folks
> who drive their Healeys to Conclave to get a statistical snapshot of
> probability of occurence of specific roadside failures:
> Ask:
> Which model
> How long since restoration?
> How long since last major check-out?
> How many miles driven to Conclave?
> Any failure?
> If so, what was the problem?
>
> Based on evaluating that data, we should have a reasonable sample that would
> tell us a lot about how often failures occur, whether they're associated
> with
> car's condition, and which are most likely to occur.
>
> Cheers
> Gary
>
>
> **************
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> family favorites at AOL Food.
>
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-- 
Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From bspidell at comcast.net  Fri May 16 07:23:10 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 06:23:10 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Jumpy Speedo
Message-ID: <482D8ABE.3000604@comcast.net>

Not that kind of Speedo ;)

I had the speedometer in my BJ8 modified for a 3.5 rear end a few years 
ago.  It's performed flawlessly until recently, when it began to get 
"jumpy" (will indicate correctly for a second or two, then jump 10-15mph 
higher momentarily, then settle back down--more or less consistently).   
I've cleaned and re-lubed the cable to no effect, and with a road trip 
coming up don't have time to take it to a shop.

Can these be easily disassembled--I just need to remove the cover--and 
cleaned, say, with a no-residue electronics spray cleaner?   Are tiny 
bits going to fall all over my garage floor and disappear into the fifth 
dimension, never to be seen again?  If not, I'm thinking a light coat of 
silicone lube on the moving parts, or should I leave it dry?  Do the 
bearings or other internal parts wear out in 20-30K of driving?

Appreciate any and all replies.


bs

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

From jstmorris at yahoo.com  Fri May 16 07:37:50 2008
From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris)
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 06:37:50 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Jumpy Speedo
In-Reply-To: <482D8ABE.3000604@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <933344.11113.qm@web30301.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

   Hello Bob;  Here is a   Jaeger & Smiths speedometer repair manual
   by Anthony Rhodes.  It can also be found at:
   http://home.comcast.net/~rhodes/speedo.pdf

   Good luck with your Jumpy Speedo. :-)

   --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7
   J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives
   --- On Fri, 5/16/08, Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote: <<  I
   had the speedometer in my BJ8 modified for a 3.5 rear end a few years
   ago.  It's performed flawlessly until recently, when it began to get
   "jumpy" (will indicate correctly for a second or two, then
   jump10-15mph higher momentarily, then settle back down--more or less
   consistently).   I've cleaned and re-lubed the cable to no effect, and
   with a road trip coming up don't have time to take it to a shop.
   Can these be easily disassembled--I just need to remove the cover--and
   cleaned, say, with a no-residue electronics spray cleaner?   Are tiny
   bits going to fall all over my garage floor and disappear into the
   fifth dimension, never to be seen again?  If not, I'm thinking a light
   coat of silicone lube on the moving parts, or should I leave it dry?
   Do the bearings or other internal parts wear out in 20-30K of
   driving?   Appreciate any and all replies. >>
     _________________________________________________________________

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/pdf which had a name of Repairing Speedo-2002.pdf]

From j.aeckerlin at gmail.com  Fri May 16 08:03:09 2008
From: j.aeckerlin at gmail.com (Jaap Aeckerlin)
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 16:03:09 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Friday funny
Message-ID: <4e23c7250805160703x55298901ld13f5e489ab8a05d@mail.gmail.com>

In The Hague, The Netherlands, there is a well-known bakery run by two
brothrs, Arnold and Peter Nus. They are famous for not being able to employ
their receptionist girl/phone operator for more than a few weeks. All girls
are getting embarrased and/or fed up by asking the same question when
someone phones in and asks to speak to Mister Nus: "Do you want to speak to
Mr. A.Nus or P.Nus?"
Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
1964 BJ8 29432

From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net  Fri May 16 08:24:26 2008
From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo)
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 07:24:26 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Jumpy Speedo
References: <933344.11113.qm@web30301.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <002d01c8b760$8bb816a0$0200a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>

Has anybody seen a similar article on tachometers?   Mine is a bit off since 
I repaired it.  It says I idle at 1500 rpms. 

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Fri May 16 08:56:11 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 10:56:11 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Jumpy Speedo
Message-ID: <26531370.372461210949771185.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web09-z02>

Hi, Jerry -
Here is a page that gives some good info on conversion of a tach to negative ground, including some testing and repair information plus calibration:
http://www.lotus-cortina.com/electric/convert.htm

There is a plastic adjustment screw inside the tachometer case to accept a flat blade screwdriver, and I assume that it is for making corrections to the calibration.  When I had my tachometer apart for the postive to negative ground modification, I drilled a hole in the tachometer case in line with the adjustment screw.  If I ever need to do the adjustment, I won't have to take the tachometer apart to access the screw, and should be able to make the adjustment while the tach is installed and operating.  I covered the new hole with a piece of electrical tape to keep out dust.
I recently had occasion to purchase a new tachometer/dwellmeter from Sears for checking/adjusting my timing and dwell.  The Sears tach and my dash tach were exactly in agreement at 600, 1000, and 3000 RPM, so I am happy.
You should have a separate tachometer (preferably one you can trust) for comparison if you are going to mess with the calibration of your tach.

Happy Healeying!
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

---- Jerry Costanzo <grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net> wrote: 
> Has anybody seen a similar article on tachometers?   Mine is a bit off since 
> I repaired it.  It says I idle at 1500 rpms. 

From bspidell at comcast.net  Fri May 16 09:00:22 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 08:00:22 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Jumpy Speedo
In-Reply-To: <002d01c8b760$8bb816a0$0200a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
References: <933344.11113.qm@web30301.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<002d01c8b760$8bb816a0$0200a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
Message-ID: <482DA186.7020402@comcast.net>

Jerry,

Mechanical or electronic tach?

The electronic tachs can be calibrated pretty easily, but I don't have 
the instructions handy--maybe another Lister can help or I'll look this 
evening.  Can't help on the mechanical.

bs


Jerry Costanzo wrote:
> Has anybody seen a similar article on tachometers?   Mine is a bit off since 
> I repaired it.  It says I idle at 1500 rpms. 
> _______________________________________________
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From jstmorris at yahoo.com  Fri May 16 11:10:28 2008
From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris)
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 10:10:28 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Jumpy Speedo
Message-ID: <536865.79117.qm@web30301.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

   Hello Jerry;  Here are two articles that may be of some help if your
   Healey has an electronic tachometer. [BJ8]  If not, check the third
   article for conversion of Smiths and Jaeger tachometers to accept
   newer electronic movements.  Hope this helps.
   --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7
   J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives
   --- On Fri, 5/16/08, Jerry Costanzo <grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net> wrote:
   << Has anybody seen a similar article on tachometers?   Mine is a bit
   off since I repaired it.  It says I idle at 1500 rpms. >>

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/pdf which had a name of Tack]

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/pdf which had a name of Changing]

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/pdf which had a name of Tach]

From pdeturck at rochester.rr.com  Fri May 16 11:26:43 2008
From: pdeturck at rochester.rr.com (pdeturck at rochester.rr.com)
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 13:26:43 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Jumpy Speedo
In-Reply-To: <002d01c8b760$8bb816a0$0200a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
References: <933344.11113.qm@web30301.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<002d01c8b760$8bb816a0$0200a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
Message-ID: <7.0.0.16.1.20080516131932.03dfe430@rochester.rr.com>

Jerry -
Is this for your BJ8?
The references I use are here.

http://www.classictiger.com/techtips/motach.html

http://www.hazelden.ca/austinhealey/RebuildingBJ8Tach/

-pd-


At 10:24 AM 5/16/2008, Jerry Costanzo wrote:
>Has anybody seen a similar article on tachometers?   Mine is a bit off since
>I repaired it.  It says I idle at 1500 rpms.
>_______________________________________________

From jhomonek at mindspring.com  Fri May 16 12:04:36 2008
From: jhomonek at mindspring.com (John H)
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 14:04:36 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Healeys] British Motorcar Day in Rome, GA
Message-ID: <21069456.1210961077109.JavaMail.root@mswamui-swiss.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Listers,

for those in the SE part of the US. Saturday, May 17, 2008.

British Motorcar Day in Rome GA!!!  It is held on the Berry College campus.  Google Berry College and get the map off their website.

Expect over 400 British Cars and Motorcycles this year.  The feature this year: Celebrate their 25th year of having this show.  This is going to be a glorious spring time day.  Perfect temps too: Low in the morning 55 and high of 78.  Last year we had 50 Healeys!!

This is the third year at Berry College.  The new location is fantastic and a must see while there.  There will be a shuttle running back and forth to downtown Rome for shopping and lunch off campus.

Let's get those Healeys to Rome!!

John Homonek
President
Atlanta Chapter of the AHCA
1959 BN7 - 1960 AN5 - 1974 Jensen Healey

From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Fri May 16 14:19:27 2008
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 13:19:27 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Interesting history on Cadilac Nash Healey
Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904A80@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>

http://fantasyjunction.com/used-cars.php?id=0a7b72960659358361f2518fda91
8192

From BN1 at pacbell.net  Fri May 16 18:07:05 2008
From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 17:07:05 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Road side failures.
Message-ID: <482E21A9.10102@pacbell.net>

Great idea for a tech session, David, and I will not miss it.  I do hope 
you're planning on hand-outs.  I won't waste bandwidth repeating what 
others have said, but here's three new ones that I've had:

Circa 1976, rubber grommet and insulation of battery hot wire wore 
through in the hole of the vertical panel in front of the battery 
(BT7).  Result:  A direct short killing everything and filling the boot 
with every last bit of Lucas smoke.  Electrical tape fix.

2002 Lake Tahoe, BN1.  Pot metal vacuum advance unit broke away from the 
dizzy causing the advance to continuously vary "from A to Z."  Coat 
hanger holding the diaphragm to the dizzy body fix.

Mechanical 100 weak spot, "S" clutch linkage broke.  Cal. Healey Week, 
Big Bear, CA, 2006 .  Several AHA members carried spares.  Now I do as well.

Someone else mentioned blowing two teeth off 2nd in a BN1 3-speed, 
BTDT.  I drove several hundred miles after that on 1st & 3rd + OD before 
having a chance to get it fixed.  (I have a killer scan of it if anybody 
would like a good laugh, or cry as the case may be!)

Bill Barnett
'53 BN1 #663

PS:  The results of my insurance research will be posted to the List as 
soon as I actually have the new policy in my hands.  Stay tuned.  Same 
Bat time, same Bat channel, for those old enough to remember that craze!

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Fri May 16 18:40:27 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 17:40:27 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Request for info about BJ8 hardtops
Message-ID: <000a01c8b7b6$9a849450$cf8dbcf0$@rr.com>

Hello, Healeyphiles -

 

Please see the question below, and if anyone can provide any useful
information please do so directly to me.  I'm the third link in the chain
and have no direct contact with the person who is asking the question.  I
will forward all responses back up the line.

 

Thanks,

Steve Byers

HBJ8L/36666

BJ8 Registry

Havelock, NC   USA

 

 

I am the owner of a BJ8 and since I also have an original hardtop that seems
to have belonged to an UK based rallye Healey I was wondering if I can find
answers to the following questions through your club channel. 

I have heared that these hardtops have been built in a small series ( aprox.
50) between '63-'64. Now I am trying to find out more with respect to the
design and production as well as the original handles and stuff with which
the hardtop was connected to the body.

 

Do you have any idea or suggestion how I can find the answer to the above
questions ?

 

Thank you in advance for your response !

 

regards,

Wim 

From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Fri May 16 20:00:31 2008
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 19:00:31 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Jumpy Speedo
In-Reply-To: <482D8ABE.3000604@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <630374.52557.qm@web83301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

BOB ... The first thing you do with a jumping speedo
needle is replace the inner cable , pull out yours and
have a local speedo shop make you a new inner cable
... check my Tech Talk booj page 149 ... BMC SERVICE
BULLETIN 
 DO NOT grease your inner cable , if grease gets into
the speedo head you would have to rebuild it ...Norman
Nock




--- Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:

> Not that kind of Speedo ;)
> 
> I had the speedometer in my BJ8 modified for a 3.5
> rear end a few years 
> ago.  It's performed flawlessly until recently, when
> it began to get 
> "jumpy" (will indicate correctly for a second or
> two, then jump 10-15mph 
> higher momentarily, then settle back down--more or
> less consistently).   
> I've cleaned and re-lubed the cable to no effect,
> and with a road trip 
> coming up don't have time to take it to a shop.
> 
> Can these be easily disassembled--I just need to
> remove the cover--and 
> cleaned, say, with a no-residue electronics spray
> cleaner?   Are tiny 
> bits going to fall all over my garage floor and
> disappear into the fifth 
> dimension, never to be seen again?  If not, I'm
> thinking a light coat of 
> silicone lube on the moving parts, or should I leave
> it dry?  Do the 
> bearings or other internal parts wear out in 20-30K
> of driving?
> 
> Appreciate any and all replies.
> 
> 
> bs
> 
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From Go2ghill at aol.com  Sat May 17 00:18:31 2008
From: Go2ghill at aol.com (Go2ghill at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 02:18:31 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 290
Message-ID: <c72.315cb5e6.355fd2b7@aol.com>

> I am going to be doing a Tech Session at Conclave in San Diego  in
> late June on Roadside Failures and what to do, carry, etc. I  am
> putting a list together of different roadside failures that  people
> have had.
>
> What roadside failures have you had  while traveling in your
> Healey ??????????
>
>
Roadside  failures, I've had a few problems including the jet assembly  
rubber going bad and causing gas to drip on the muffler which is very  scary. I've 
got a hole in a float, so I put the  float on a stove at low heat, steamed the 
gas out, and fixed  it by sealing with JB Weld. Carb screen have become 
clogged, and  needles have become loose. 
 
Fuel pump, condenser, headlights, clutch, and coil have gone bad, I've  
knocked off the muffler several times, had 5 or more flat tires and wiring  shorts. 
Last year the gearshift rubber cover got a big hole so  I used the head of a 
toilet plunger to keep the heat out till I  got it replaced. I've never had to 
tow my Healeys in 37  years. Club members have saved me on several occasions. 
Hopefully you will publish your Tech Session materials for those that will  
not have the pleasure of hearing it live.
Greg Hill
BN4
BJ8 
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From ktaplin at prexar.com  Sat May 17 03:12:48 2008
From: ktaplin at prexar.com (Ken Taplin)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 05:12:48 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)
Message-ID: <001c01c8b7fe$2e413260$21876341@YOUR85A8F7B8EC>

Now that we know all we will ever need to know about WD-40   what's the story
on PB blaster?

Re:seat belts. Does anybody think it might be imprudent to belt yourself into
a vehicle that does not have rollover protection?

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sat May 17 04:34:23 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 18:34:23 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <001c01c8b7fe$2e413260$21876341@YOUR85A8F7B8EC>
References: <001c01c8b7fe$2e413260$21876341@YOUR85A8F7B8EC>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805170334w9f78f4bm2e866f991ed50967@mail.gmail.com>

Ken -

Seat belts depend on the car.  I have only heard of one or possibly
two roll overs ever in a healey - the car is VERY hard to roll unless
you are racing.  Given this I would say the belts should absolutely be
worn.

Alan




On 5/17/08, Ken Taplin <ktaplin at prexar.com> wrote:
> Now that we know all we will ever need to know about WD-40   what's the
> story
> on PB blaster?
>
> Re:seat belts. Does anybody think it might be imprudent to belt yourself
> into
> a vehicle that does not have rollover protection?
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From donyarber at earthlink.net  Sat May 17 05:34:43 2008
From: donyarber at earthlink.net (Don Yarber)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 06:34:43 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] WD40 lubricating properties
Message-ID: <002301c8b812$035dcc20$4a53e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>

Hello:
Who said WD40 doesn't have any lubricating properties?
If fish oil is one of the main ingredients, wouldn't that lubricate?
I've used it on clocks for years and they take a lickin but keep on tickin.

Don
Former BN7 owner
Author of "Bodies and Beaches" and "Corpses and Canyons"
Find news about my books at 
www.kipyardleymysteries.com

From djg at gavinassociates.com  Sat May 17 06:17:22 2008
From: djg at gavinassociates.com (Dennis Gavin)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 08:17:22 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] fender vents
Message-ID: <004d01c8b817$f635aad0$e2a10070$@com>

On my BJ7 we are attempting to mount fenders with the side vents installed
like the works rally cars. My question to anyone that has done this is how
do you clear the heater motor? The inside of the installed vent touches the
heater motor. Should I trim the vent? Just wondering how this might have
been handled by those that have been there. As always your responses are
most welcome and thank you in advance for your input.

 

Dennis Gavin

Sudbury, MA.

63 BJ7

From dougnewton at sbcglobal.net  Sat May 17 06:16:54 2008
From: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net (Doug Newton)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 07:16:54 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Aluminum Rdiators for a 100-4
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJqM+k7dGqZHm9DA1W/N/wHCgAAAEAAAANmkyUT4tehBoWBytedXufwBAAAAAA==@sbcglobal.net>

Good Morning List- Which brand (or brands) of Aluminum Radiators works best
in a 100-4? 

If they are available with larger cores than original, will I have any room
constraint issues to deal with if I use Stock or 100M  engine parts?

Thanks- Doug


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From RicPhillps at aol.com  Sat May 17 06:31:39 2008
From: RicPhillps at aol.com (RicPhillps at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 08:31:39 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Badge Bars
Message-ID: <d28.27e8bab5.35602a2b@aol.com>

Any advice on who makes the best quality badge bars for a BJ8 would be 
appreciated.



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From jstmorris at yahoo.com  Sat May 17 08:57:48 2008
From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 07:57:48 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] sheet  metal
In-Reply-To: <051520081143.7243.482C21E9000112BA00001C4B2216525856CA070B0B0E0C@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <480673.95638.qm@web30306.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

   Hello Mitch;  In September of 2001, Steve Byers provided the email
   below.  Hope that helps.

   --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

   From:

    "Steve Byers" <byers at cconnect.net>

   To:

   Healeys at autox.team.net, ggilliam at usol.com

   Subject:

   Re: Metal

   Date:

   Sat, 22 Sep 2001 11:23:31 -0400

Hi, Gordy - I measured the frame rail thickness in several places as  0.075"  (
14 gauge).  
The door skin, bonnet, and rear wing sheet metal measured about 0.040" - 0.044"
 
(19 gauge), depending on the location measured.   Measurements were taken on sp
ares 
that I have in areas without paint.
--Steve Byers    Havelock, NC  USA
 
----- Original Message --------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------
From: "Gordon Gilliam" <ggilliam at usol.com>
To: <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2001 3:12 PM
Subject: FW: Metal
Healeyites,   Would one of you out there tell me what the equivalent US metal g
auge of
the body panels and frame pieces is?
Thanks,     --Gordy
 --- On Thu, 5/15/08, caddi5 at comcast.net <caddi5 at comcast.net> wrote:

     From: caddi5 at comcast.net <caddi5 at comcast.net>
     Subject: [Healeys] sheet metal
     To: Healeys at autox.team.net
     Received: Thursday, May 15, 2008, 7:43 AM
hello list,
does anyone know the correct thickness,type metal to use in the repair of
fenders,shroud,and frame?  thanks in advance  Mitch  59 bn4
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From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sat May 17 08:58:24 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 10:58:24 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Road & Track Magazines
In-Reply-To: <d28.27e8bab5.35602a2b@aol.com>
References: <d28.27e8bab5.35602a2b@aol.com>
Message-ID: <008701c8b82e$74bc4100$6600a8c0@michael>

I have about 130 Road & Track magazines the oldest is Aug '74 and the latest
is Feb 2001. 
Obviously they are not a complete set but as we are moving they have to go.
Free to anyone who wants to pick them up or pay for the shipping. Please
don't ask for specific issues....all or nothing.
Let me know before Monday morning when the recycling truck comes.


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

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sat May 17 09:07:28 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 11:07:28 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Old Chatter mags
In-Reply-To: <d28.27e8bab5.35602a2b@aol.com>
References: <d28.27e8bab5.35602a2b@aol.com>
Message-ID: <008d01c8b82f$b988c0a0$6600a8c0@michael>

I have Chatter Magazines from Sep '76 until '97 which have to go. They may
not be a complete set but most are there. Best offer before midnight Sunday
EST.
I'll box and address them but shipping is not included.

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

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sat May 17 09:19:36 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 11:19:36 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Thoroughbred & Classic Car Magazines
In-Reply-To: <d28.27e8bab5.35602a2b@aol.com>
References: <d28.27e8bab5.35602a2b@aol.com>
Message-ID: <008e01c8b831$6b260060$6600a8c0@michael>

I have about 50 of the above oldest is Nov '77 latest Mar 2003.
Free to whom ever wants to pay the shipping or picks them up in Toronto.
Or they go in the recycling on Monday.

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

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sat May 17 09:46:09 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 08:46:09 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Jumpy Speedo Redux
Message-ID: <482EFDC1.1080705@comcast.net>

Now I'm pretty much convinced my speedo problem is due to the cable, or 
maybe the right-angle drive.  I've cleaned and lubed the cable and it 
looks fine; can a normal-appearing cable still cause problems (jumpy 
needle)?  Also, the right-angle drive is the original, with over 150K 
miles--is it possible/likely this is causing the problem?

bs

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From jstmorris at yahoo.com  Sat May 17 09:50:32 2008
From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 08:50:32 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Road & Track Magazines
In-Reply-To: <008701c8b82e$74bc4100$6600a8c0@michael>
Message-ID: <272635.73400.qm@web30308.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

   Hello Michael;  If you get to the point of tossing your Road & Track
   collection, another option is to approach the Canadian Motorsport Hall
   of Fame  -- Archives.   What they do not need, they may be able to
   sell.  The archives are located near York University at the location
   provided below.

   Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame  -- Archives

   Contact : George Daszkowski -- email <gerod at rogers.com> ; phone
   905-274-0996

   Address :  703 Petrolia Road, Downsview   Ontario   M3J 2N6; phone
   416-298-1400

   eMail     :  cmhfarchives at sympatico.ca 

   Web       : www.cmhf.ca

   The Archives share an industrial unit with CASC         Phone: 416 667
   9500

   --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
   J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives
   Michael Salter <msalter at precisionsportscar.com> wrote: << I have about
   130 Road & Track magazines the oldest is Aug '74 and the latest is Feb
   2001.  Obviously they are not a complete set but as we are moving they
   have to go. Free to anyone who wants to pick them up or pay for the
   shipping. Please don't ask for specific issues....all or nothing.  Let
   me know before Monday morning when the recycling truck comes. >>
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From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sat May 17 10:26:50 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 12:26:50 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Jumpy Speedo Redux
In-Reply-To: <482EFDC1.1080705@comcast.net>
References: <482EFDC1.1080705@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <00a701c8b83a$cfa57440$6600a8c0@michael>

Hi Bob,
I'm not sure if this has been covered but....if there is any bending of the
inner speedo cable the needle will quiver.
To check it you lay it flat and straight on a floor and then roll it along
with your finger tips.
If it is straight it will roll along, if it is not it will jump about. 
With this test you can straighten a bent inner cable but it takes patience.

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 Spidell
Sent: May 17, 2008 11:46 AM
To: healeylist
Subject: [Healeys] Jumpy Speedo Redux

Now I'm pretty much convinced my speedo problem is due to the cable, or 
maybe the right-angle drive.  I've cleaned and lubed the cable and it 
looks fine; can a normal-appearing cable still cause problems (jumpy 
needle)?  Also, the right-angle drive is the original, with over 150K 
miles--is it possible/likely this is causing the problem?

bs

From Editorgary at aol.com  Sat May 17 11:41:55 2008
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 13:41:55 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Aluminum Radiators
Message-ID: <bbe.2adffeb3.356072e3@aol.com>

In a message dated 5/17/08 9:15:18 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes:


> Good Morning List- Which brand (or brands) of Aluminum Radiators works best
> in a 100-4?
>
> If they are available with larger cores than original, will I have any room
> constraint issues to deal with if I use Stock or 100M  engine parts?
>
> Thanks- Doug
>

Begs question: why use aluminum radiator? Aluminum cools less efficiently
than steel and ally rads cost more. The only good reason to use one is for the
weight savings if you're planning to race your Healey. Best all-around
solution
for radiators, if you live in a very hot and hilly climate or plan to
participate in a lot of parades, is to take your standard radiator, and have a
good
radiator shop replace the core (area between the top and bottom tank) with a
thicker core. Won't create any fit problems, will work more efficiently than
aluminum or stock, and cost about the same, all-in, as an aluminum radiator.
Cheers
Gary


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From steveg at abrazosdata.com  Sat May 17 11:55:03 2008
From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (Steve B. Gerow)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 10:55:03 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] intermittant engine clatter
Message-ID: <C4546A07.279C2%steveg@abrazosdata.com>

Today my engine just started making a very loud intermittent clatter.

Happened at startup when cold, went away after around 20 sec running.

After a couple of 10 mile drives with stops, clatter returned on 190 degree
engine. Engine speed-linked. Interestingly it sped up and became lighter
when I took my foot off the gas.

With the car stopped, it seemed to be coming from the area of #2 cyl's
valves. After a couple of minutes it went away again smooth as silk. Then
returned after a short distance. Came and went during 5 mile drive home.

Oil pressure normal around 35 lbs same as it's been for years.
Later checked oil 1/2 way up dipstick.

No fan, water pump or generator irregularities or interference. No over
heating or missing or rough running except for this extremely loud clatter
which I could feel coming thru the car, slightly. No smoking.

On removal of valve cover only evident irregularity was foot-tall geyser of
oil off one of #5 cyl's rockers.

Appreciate any guidance! Thanks in advance.
-- 
Steve Gerow
Pasadena CA
59 BN6--29D engine

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sat May 17 12:13:38 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 14:13:38 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Aluminum Radiators
In-Reply-To: <bbe.2adffeb3.356072e3@aol.com>
References: <bbe.2adffeb3.356072e3@aol.com>
Message-ID: <00d701c8b849$bb3ba1f0$6600a8c0@michael>

-----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 Editorgary at aol.com
Sent: May 17, 2008 1:42 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Aluminum Radiators

In a message dated 5/17/08 9:15:18 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net
writes:


> Good Morning List- Which brand (or brands) of Aluminum Radiators works
best
> in a 100-4?
>
> If they are available with larger cores than original, will I have any
room
> constraint issues to deal with if I use Stock or 100M  engine parts?
>
> Thanks- Doug
>

Begs question: why use aluminum radiator? Aluminum cools less efficiently
than steel and ally rads cost more. The only good reason to use one is for
the
weight savings if you're planning to race your Healey. Best all-around
solution
for radiators, if you live in a very hot and hilly climate or plan to
participate in a lot of parades, is to take your standard radiator, and have
a
good
radiator shop replace the core (area between the top and bottom tank) with a
thicker core. Won't create any fit problems, will work more efficiently than
aluminum or stock, and cost about the same, all-in, as an aluminum radiator.
Cheers
Gary
---------------------------------------

Plus, it will probably last longer as aluminum radiators are much more prone
to corrosion and cracking...

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

From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Sat May 17 12:18:03 2008
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 11:18:03 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] seat belts
In-Reply-To: <001c01c8b7fe$2e413260$21876341@YOUR85A8F7B8EC>
Message-ID: <178447.83109.qm@web83306.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

  Ken Taplin ... lf you crash into a stopped car or an
solid object you will stop VERY quick , your chest
will hit the steering wheel and your passenger will
hit dash , major damage ... the only help would be if
you had 3 point seat belts and was wearing them ...
Norman Nock





--- Ken Taplin <ktaplin at prexar.com> wrote:
 
> Re:seat belts. Does anybody think it might be
> imprudent to belt yourself into
> a vehicle that does not have rollover protection?
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From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Sat May 17 12:32:18 2008
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 11:32:18 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] intermittant engine clatter
In-Reply-To: <C4546A07.279C2%steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Message-ID: <632558.93706.qm@web83306.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

  You could have a valye seat that has come loose
...if it jams open the piston will hit valve , BANG ,
now you have a major problem ..
              DON'T DRIVE IT   .. pull the head and
check it 
                   Norman Nock






--- "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg at abrazosdata.com> wrote:

> Today my engine just started making a very loud
> intermittent clatter.
> 
> Happened at startup when cold, went away after
> around 20 sec running.
> 
> After a couple of 10 mile drives with stops, clatter
> returned on 190 degree
> engine. Engine speed-linked. Interestingly it sped
> up and became lighter
> when I took my foot off the gas.
> 
> With the car stopped, it seemed to be coming from
> the area of #2 cyl's
> valves. After a couple of minutes it went away again
> smooth as silk. Then
> returned after a short distance. Came and went
> during 5 mile drive home.
> 
> Oil pressure normal around 35 lbs same as it's been
> for years.
> Later checked oil 1/2 way up dipstick.
> 
> No fan, water pump or generator irregularities or
> interference. No over
> heating or missing or rough running except for this
> extremely loud clatter
> which I could feel coming thru the car, slightly. No
> smoking.
> 
> On removal of valve cover only evident irregularity
> was foot-tall geyser of
> oil off one of #5 cyl's rockers.
> 
> Appreciate any guidance! Thanks in advance.
> -- 
> Steve Gerow
> Pasadena CA
> 59 BN6--29D engine
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From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Sat May 17 12:39:11 2008
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard  Hartnett)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 11:39:11 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] intermittant engine clatter
In-Reply-To: <C4546A07.279C2%steveg@abrazosdata.com>
References: <C4546A07.279C2%steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Message-ID: <24E097DCDE154DEFAF43C7713E711CCE@LeonardPC>

Steve:  The only thing you didn't mention was whether you actually checked 
valve clearances to see if you had a mal-adjusted (loose) rocker.

Although it sounds like it is coming from the valves, check the Woodruff key 
in the pully (harmonic balancer) on the crankshaft.  Easy to check - (with 
engine off  ;-)  ), move fan back and forth and see if the pully moves.

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


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg at abrazosdata.com>
To: "Healeys Newsgroup" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2008 10:55 AM
Subject: [Healeys] intermittant engine clatter


> Today my engine just started making a very loud intermittent clatter.
>
> Happened at startup when cold, went away after around 20 sec running.
>
> After a couple of 10 mile drives with stops, clatter returned on 190 
> degree
> engine. Engine speed-linked. Interestingly it sped up and became lighter
> when I took my foot off the gas.
>
> With the car stopped, it seemed to be coming from the area of #2 cyl's
> valves. After a couple of minutes it went away again smooth as silk. Then
> returned after a short distance. Came and went during 5 mile drive home.
>
> Oil pressure normal around 35 lbs same as it's been for years.
> Later checked oil 1/2 way up dipstick.
>
> No fan, water pump or generator irregularities or interference. No over
> heating or missing or rough running except for this extremely loud clatter
> which I could feel coming thru the car, slightly. No smoking.
>
> On removal of valve cover only evident irregularity was foot-tall geyser 
> of
> oil off one of #5 cyl's rockers.
>
> Appreciate any guidance! Thanks in advance.
> -- 
> Steve Gerow
> Pasadena CA
> 59 BN6--29D engine
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From insptwo at msn.com  Sat May 17 13:17:36 2008
From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 15:17:36 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <001c01c8b7fe$2e413260$21876341@YOUR85A8F7B8EC>
References: <001c01c8b7fe$2e413260$21876341@YOUR85A8F7B8EC>
Message-ID: <BLU133-W256C30E8B339C4A220ADCEADCB0@phx.gbl>

Very simply, PB Blaster is probably the best loosner made. I have yet to run
into anything that stuff will not break thru and loosen (given sufficient
time). I had a fifty plus year joint on a threaded steel water line that I
used it on and it almost spun off by hand after spraying it and leaving it
overnight. The damn stuff is great.
No financial interest, BUT I WISH I HAD ONE!
Bill
BJ7



> From: ktaplin at prexar.com> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Sat, 17 May 2008
05:12:48 -0400> Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)> > Now that we know all we
will ever need to know about WD-40 what's the story> on PB blaster?> > Re:seat
belts. Does anybody think it might be imprudent to belt yourself into> a
vehicle that does not have rollover protection?>

From schauss at worldnet.att.net  Sat May 17 13:21:41 2008
From: schauss at worldnet.att.net (Peter Schauss)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 15:21:41 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <001c01c8b7fe$2e413260$21876341@YOUR85A8F7B8EC>
Message-ID: <20080517192115.77356187644@autox.team.net>

I don't know what is in BP blaster but it has worked for me on some pretty
badly rusted fasteners.

Peter Schauss
1963 BJ7
1980 MGB

> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+schauss=worldnet.att.net at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+schauss=worldnet.att.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf
> Of Ken Taplin
> Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2008 5:13 AM
> To: healeys
> Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)
> 
> Now that we know all we will ever need to know about WD-40   what's the
> story
> on PB blaster?
> 
> Re:seat belts. Does anybody think it might be imprudent to belt yourself
> into
> a vehicle that does not have rollover protection?
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From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sat May 17 13:36:22 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 15:36:22 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] intermittant engine clatter
In-Reply-To: <C4546A07.279C2%steveg@abrazosdata.com>
References: <C4546A07.279C2%steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Message-ID: <00ed01c8b855$4a50a830$6600a8c0@michael>

Hi Steve,
I would certainly agree with Norman that you don't drive it until you have
found out what the problem is.
>"Engine speed-linked. Interestingly it sped up and became lighter when I
>took my foot off the gas."
The only thing that I have ever experienced that gave that symptom was a
broken piston. My theory is that when there was no compression on the piston
it was subjected to an unloaded condition at the top of the stroke on every
revolution but when there was a power stroke it produced a much louder noise
from the damaged piston on every combustion stroke.
I would do a compression test then take a careful look at the ends of the
spark plugs and peer down each spark plug hole with the piston at the top
you may see some impact damage on a piston. 
While you have the plugs out turn the engine by hand on the fan to see if
there is a tight spot.
Also if you can have it idle while it is making the noise try shorting out
or disconnecting the plugs one at a time to see if there is a distinct
change. 
As always I would do as much as you can to diagnose the problem before you
take things apart...it usually pays off.

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 Steve B. Gerow
Sent: May 17, 2008 1:55 PM
To: Healeys Newsgroup
Subject: [Healeys] intermittant engine clatter

Today my engine just started making a very loud intermittent clatter.

Happened at startup when cold, went away after around 20 sec running.

After a couple of 10 mile drives with stops, clatter returned on 190 degree
engine. Engine speed-linked. Interestingly it sped up and became lighter
when I took my foot off the gas.

With the car stopped, it seemed to be coming from the area of #2 cyl's
valves. After a couple of minutes it went away again smooth as silk. Then
returned after a short distance. Came and went during 5 mile drive home.

Oil pressure normal around 35 lbs same as it's been for years.
Later checked oil 1/2 way up dipstick.

No fan, water pump or generator irregularities or interference. No over
heating or missing or rough running except for this extremely loud clatter
which I could feel coming thru the car, slightly. No smoking.

On removal of valve cover only evident irregularity was foot-tall geyser of
oil off one of #5 cyl's rockers.

Appreciate any guidance! Thanks in advance.
-- 
Steve Gerow
Pasadena CA
59 BN6--29D engine

From theswed at hotmail.com  Sat May 17 13:37:36 2008
From: theswed at hotmail.com (Kenny J)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 12:37:36 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Oil Drip
Message-ID: <BAY139-W24F5297863EE26BAC2765CB3CB0@phx.gbl>

I have had a oil leak problem for some time.  From looking under my car. It
looks as if the oil was leaking from tthe transmission and OD drain plugs.  I
changed my tranny oil on Fri and used thread sealer on the plugs.  I also
wiped down the tranny and engine oil pan.  This morining I noticed this a
small amount of oil leaking through the small hole at the bottom of the bell
housing.  Any idea what the cause may be?  Thanks.

Kenny
61 BT-7
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From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Sat May 17 14:02:03 2008
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard  Hartnett)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 13:02:03 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] seat belts
In-Reply-To: <178447.83109.qm@web83306.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <178447.83109.qm@web83306.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <FC02F003EC88427A8810F50499DF436B@LeonardPC>

Ken:  If you are thinking that in a rollover you could be ejected from the 
car and that it would roll away thereby saving your life, you are probably 
wrong.  I believe that more people die as a result of being rolled over by 
their vehicle even if ejected first.  The steering wheel would probably 
inhibit ejection, anyway, in that situation leaving your upper body exposed.

Back before three point seatbelts, I was driving an MG Midget at the time 
with just a lap belt, I read a recommendation by a race driver.  He 
suggested keeping the passenger side seat belt fastened.  If you anticipated 
a rollover, reach over, hook you arm under the belt, and pull yourself down 
below the top of the doors.  Even with a three point belt, I still keep that 
passenger belt fastened - just in case.

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


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Norman Nock" <sjnnock at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Ken Taplin" <ktaplin at prexar.com>
Cc: "healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2008 11:18 AM
Subject: [Healeys] seat belts


>  Ken Taplin ... lf you crash into a stopped car or an
> solid object you will stop VERY quick , your chest
> will hit the steering wheel and your passenger will
> hit dash , major damage ... the only help would be if
> you had 3 point seat belts and was wearing them ...
> Norman Nock
>
>
>
>
>
> --- Ken Taplin <ktaplin at prexar.com> wrote:
>
>> Re:seat belts. Does anybody think it might be
>> imprudent to belt yourself into
>> a vehicle that does not have rollover protection?
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From mlempert at bellsouth.net  Sat May 17 14:09:37 2008
From: mlempert at bellsouth.net (M Lempert)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 16:09:37 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  Aluminum Radiators
Message-ID: <2c3e01c8b859$eef653e0$6001a8c0@DadsPC>

Doug:  I agree with Gary on this one - at least partially - you also need to
increase air flow.  You might remember that I was trying to solve my chronic
cooling problem last year just before my trip to Conclave. I had done a
number of things; swapping in and out, to test for improvements.  I had my
original radiator re-cored to a high efficiency (whatever that was) and it
didn't make any difference. in fact, it was worse than before.  I also had
the Texas Cooler which never made any difference either.  I installed a push
fan in front and that made it worse too - was blocking air to the radiator,
so I removed it.  I even suspected I had a bad re-core. Last thing I did was
remove the Texas Cooler and install a flex fan. I also had plans to make a
shroud for the fan, but never got to that.  The flex fan made all the
difference.  My temperature actually stayed a tad below 160 and even in the
worst of conditions never went above 195.

My situation before the changes was good cooling at speed, but it would rise
immediately and quickly at idle or traffic creeping speed (Texas cooler
installed).  The re-cored radiator had trouble at speed and was real bad at
idle.  The lesson here is that it's all about air flow. The re-cored unit
had more rows and needed a stronger pull or flow of air, something speed
couldn't even accomplish.  The flex fan obviously increases flow
dramatically.  Honestly, given the performance of the fan, I think the
original core would have worked just fine.

One note on my flex fan...  I was getting so frustrated with the problem
that I over did it with the fan. I bought a big one and had to trim the
length to clear the return hose to the radiator.  They say not to trim them,
but, well, I did.  I'd suggest getting a correct sized blade.

Regards,
Mike Lempert
>>
>> Begs question: why use aluminum radiator? Aluminum cools less efficiently
>> than steel and ally rads cost more. The only good reason to use one is 
>> for the
>> weight savings if you're planning to race your Healey. Best all-around
>> solution
>> for radiators, if you live in a very hot and hilly climate or plan to
>> participate in a lot of parades, is to take your standard radiator, and 
>> have a
>> good
>> radiator shop replace the core (area between the top and bottom tank) 
>> with a
>> thicker core. Won't create any fit problems, will work more efficiently 
>> than
>> aluminum or stock, and cost about the same, all-in, as an aluminum 
>> radiator.
>> Cheers
>> Gary

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sat May 17 14:11:42 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 16:11:42 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Oil Drip
In-Reply-To: <BAY139-W24F5297863EE26BAC2765CB3CB0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY139-W24F5297863EE26BAC2765CB3CB0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <00f901c8b85a$39dbe960$6600a8c0@michael>

Hi Kenny,
Almost certainly from the engine rear main seal. If it tends to drip a
little after a run then has stopped leaking a few hours later that will be
it. 

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 Kenny J
Sent: May 17, 2008 3:38 PM
To: Healeys Healeys
Subject: [Healeys] Oil Drip

I have had a oil leak problem for some time.  From looking under my car. It
looks as if the oil was leaking from tthe transmission and OD drain plugs.
I
changed my tranny oil on Fri and used thread sealer on the plugs.  I also
wiped down the tranny and engine oil pan.  This morining I noticed this a
small amount of oil leaking through the small hole at the bottom of the bell
housing.  Any idea what the cause may be?  Thanks.

Kenny
61 BT-7

From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com  Sat May 17 14:54:38 2008
From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F. Ronald Rader)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 13:54:38 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Aluminum Radiators
In-Reply-To: <bbe.2adffeb3.356072e3@aol.com>
References: <bbe.2adffeb3.356072e3@aol.com>
Message-ID: <5caeedb50805171354r33a9791exc102133634d3ee7f@mail.gmail.com>

I had a new core built using 4 rows instead of three.  You cannot tell
form casual looking. Also used dimple tubes (IIRC). Something about
more exterior surface of the tubes to increase cooling. Rebuilt the
water pump at the same time and put on the "desert???" fan more
blades??

This was about 6 years ago.  Hey, no one tell Gary!!

Results: the car runs cool at all times including the year we went to
Bakersfield, over the grape vine at 100+ temps. It was great on the
freeway and fine in Bakersfield on city streets at 113.

ron
1965 BJ8

On Sat, May 17, 2008 at 10:41 AM,  <Editorgary at aol.com> wrote:
> In a message dated 5/17/08 9:15:18 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes:
>
>
>> Good Morning List- Which brand (or brands) of Aluminum Radiators works best
>> in a 100-4?

From BN1 at pacbell.net  Sat May 17 15:11:52 2008
From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 14:11:52 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <BLU133-W256C30E8B339C4A220ADCEADCB0@phx.gbl>
References: <001c01c8b7fe$2e413260$21876341@YOUR85A8F7B8EC>
	<BLU133-W256C30E8B339C4A220ADCEADCB0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <482F4A18.5010207@pacbell.net>

While I have never used PB Blaster, my money still goes on Kroil.  
http://www.kanolabs.com/  I've had the same experience with it as Bill 
has had with PB.  I, too, wish I had a FI!

Bill Barnett
'53 Bn1 #663

insptwo at msn.com wrote:
> Very simply, PB Blaster is probably the best loosner made. I have yet to run
> into anything that stuff will not break thru and loosen (given sufficient
> time). I had a fifty plus year joint on a threaded steel water line that I
> used it on and it almost spun off by hand after spraying it and leaving it
> overnight. The damn stuff is great.
> No financial interest, BUT I WISH I HAD ONE!
> Bill
> BJ7
>
>
>
>   
>> From: ktaplin at prexar.com> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Sat, 17 May 2008
>>     
> 05:12:48 -0400> Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)> > Now that we know all we
> will ever need to know about WD-40 what's the story> on PB blaster?> > Re:seat
> belts. Does anybody think it might be imprudent to belt yourself into> a
> vehicle that does not have rollover protection?>
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From don at anglesey.us  Sat May 17 15:14:27 2008
From: don at anglesey.us (Don )
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 15:14:27 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] fender vents
In-Reply-To: <004d01c8b817$f635aad0$e2a10070$@com>
Message-ID: <!~!UENERkVCMDkAAQACAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABgAAAAAAAAA0URZJ8mcIE6Bk2YxB8q6GMKAAAAQAAAAJJ0mRfmR30aqLq+EJinsuwEAAAAA@anglesey.us>

When I did mine on my BN4 I had to cut them a bit to get them to fit.
You really have to get up close to even tell that they were cut but it
worked at the time.
Don
57' BN4

>>On my BJ7 we are attempting to mount fenders with the side vents
installed
like the works rally cars. My question to anyone that has done this is
how
do you clear the heater motor? The inside of the installed vent touches
the
heater motor. Should I trim the vent? Just wondering how this might have
been handled by those that have been there. As always your responses are
most welcome and thank you in advance for your input.<<

From dwflagg at juno.com  Sat May 17 15:31:50 2008
From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 17:31:50 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] More Stuff
Message-ID: <20080517.173150.3156.0.dwflagg@juno.com>

As I continue through the garage in an attempt to make room for another
car I have come across the following:

1) 4 speed side shift  side cover w/ overdrive switch

2) 100-4 engine aluminum side cover

3) Vent pipe w/clip for #2

4) Dynamo bracket for 100-4 engine

5) Aluminum end bracket set for BJ8 dash

6) Complete grab handle assembly for 6 cylinder dash to BJ7

7) Handle Escutcheon for #6

8) 100-4 valve retaining collar w/circlips

I also have some 100-4 cockpit cables, i.e. choke, air and some brackets
for same.

If you have an interest please contact me off the list. Thanks.

Doug

From dwflagg at juno.com  Sat May 17 15:39:39 2008
From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 17:39:39 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Hood Lock
Message-ID: <20080517.173939.1052.0.dwflagg@juno.com>

I just located the hood lock rod for the 100-4 w/nut.

Doug

From Editorgary at aol.com  Sat May 17 15:55:20 2008
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 17:55:20 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Aluminum Radiators
Message-ID: <d4c.1e3ecd81.3560ae48@aol.com>

Mike definitely adds information to the answer: Not all multiple-core systems 
are created equal, so find a good radiator shop that can give you good advice 
on alternatives. Air flow matters a lot, so not consider not only a 
higher-quality fan (I use a "Texas Cooler" which is better than stock, but a good flex 
fan is even better), but also look carefully at the way air flows into and 
around your radiator. If there's any way for air to go around the radiator and 
create turbulence behind it, the air will do that. In the six-cylinder cars, the 
baffles are critical, and with my race car as an example, covering other 
openings around the radiator with duct tape can help a lot.
Cheers
Gary


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From Editorgary at aol.com  Sat May 17 16:05:35 2008
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 18:05:35 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] That funny little hole in the bell housing.
Message-ID: <cee.340e548a.3560b0af@aol.com>

In a message dated 5/17/08 2:41:15 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes:


> I also
> wiped down the tranny and engine oil pan.  This morining I noticed this a
> small amount of oil leaking through the small hole at the bottom of the
bell
> housing.  Any idea what the cause may be?  Thanks.
>

Believe it or not, that little hole is a design feature! In fact, there
should be a cotter-pin in the hole that wiggles to keep the hole from getting
clogged up. Under normal operating conditions, oil collecting around the rear
of
the drive-shaft would be thrown back into the sump by the combination of
negative crankcase pressure and the Archimedes Screw (for fun, look that up on
"How
Things Work") milled into the crank, but when the engine is shut down, the
pressure changes, the Screw stops screwing, and a little oil from the crank
seeps
into the bottom of the bell housing and out that little hole. That having been
said, leakage shouldn't be more than a few drops; if you're getting a puddle,
then the crank opening has been worn out of round and the oil isn't being
kept in the engine. At that point, it's time for serious consideration of a
rear
oil seal and checking the engine (bearings and compression) against the
possibility that a rebuild may be in order.

Cheer
Gary


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From pollpete at ix.netcom.com  Sat May 17 17:09:05 2008
From: pollpete at ix.netcom.com (P.M. Pollock)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 16:09:05 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] That funny little hole in the bell housing.
In-Reply-To: <cee.340e548a.3560b0af@aol.com>
References: <cee.340e548a.3560b0af@aol.com>
Message-ID: <482F6591.8030505@ix.netcom.com>

I had about a teaspoonful after each run from my first to last drive in 
my BJ7 (30+ years- it now sits awaiting me to get a Round Tuit).

Funny thing was when I bought him new, I promptly returned to the dealer 
to fix the leak.  So the BMC dealer pulled the transmission, fiddled 
around, said it was fixed, etc.- clueless.  I didn't figure out the oil 
thrower and Archimedes screw until I tore the engine down many years later.

Isn't there a funny quote from one of the Healey clan to the effect that 
LBC oil leaks are deliberate to inhibit rust?

Regards,

Pete Pollock
 

Editorgary at aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 5/17/08 2:41:15 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes:
>
>
>   
>> I also
>> wiped down the tranny and engine oil pan.  This morining I noticed this a
>> small amount of oil leaking through the small hole at the bottom of the
>>     
> bell
>   
>> housing.  Any idea what the cause may be?  Thanks.
>>
>>     
>
> Believe it or not, that little hole is a design feature! In fact, there
> should be a cotter-pin in the hole that wiggles to keep the hole from getting
> clogged up. Under normal operating conditions, oil collecting around the rear
> of
> the drive-shaft would be thrown back into the sump by the combination of
> negative crankcase pressure and the Archimedes Screw (for fun, look that up on
> "How
> Things Work") milled into the crank, but when the engine is shut down, the
> pressure changes, the Screw stops screwing, and a little oil from the crank
> seeps
> into the bottom of the bell housing and out that little hole. That having been
> said, leakage shouldn't be more than a few drops; if you're getting a puddle,
> then the crank opening has been worn out of round and the oil isn't being
> kept in the engine. At that point, it's time for serious consideration of a
> rear
> oil seal and checking the engine (bearings and compression) against the
> possibility that a rebuild may be in order.
>
> Cheer
> Gary
>
>
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From dwflagg at juno.com  Sat May 17 17:26:27 2008
From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 19:26:27 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] More Stuff
Message-ID: <20080517.192628.1436.2.dwflagg@juno.com>

Have a 100-4 water outlet elbow with surface rust, but otherwise perfect.
Also have a 100-4 aluminum radiator fan and generator fan that is missing
one vane, but otherwise perfect.

Doug

From dwflagg at juno.com  Sat May 17 17:36:00 2008
From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 19:36:00 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] More Stuff
Message-ID: <20080517.193601.3040.0.dwflagg@juno.com>

I have found a complete fuel tank sending unit. Appears undamaged, but
the float arm is frozen. Probably just needs to be soaked. Float is
intact.

Doug

From steveg at abrazosdata.com  Sat May 17 18:46:05 2008
From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (Steve B. Gerow)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 17:46:05 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] loud engine clatter - tests performed - followup
Message-ID: <C454CA5C.279E9%steveg@abrazosdata.com>

Per Mike Salter's suggestions, ran some tests:

1) nothing unusual visible thru sparkplug holes; no bits on small magnet
inserted thru each hole.
2) Unfortunately ruined pertronix trying to short plugs to ground, so
shorting cylinders wasn't performed.
3) compression front to back: 168-130-165-163-167-162
4) tested leakage on cyls 2 & 4--#2: substantial hiss coming from pushrod
holes.  #4 barely audible hiss. No hiss audible from intake, exhaust and no
bubbles in radiator.

Therefore it seems there may be a piston problem. Next step will likely be
to pull the head.

Received suggestion from a BJ8 owner, Frank, who'd had sticking tappets
which he said caused a similar loud noise. Will be researching that one
before yanking the head.

To Len: I adjusted the valves recently and there's no problem with the crank
nut.

-- 
Steve Gerow
Pasadena CA
59 BN6

From steveg at abrazosdata.com  Sat May 17 19:02:24 2008
From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (Steve B. Gerow)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 18:02:24 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] God bless globalization
Message-ID: <C454CE30.279F6%steveg@abrazosdata.com>

Just performed my compressions tests with a very nice screw-in compression
gauge from Harbor Freight which has a one-way valve so it increments the
pressure up while you're cranking the car, then saves the pressure at it's
highest point. $8.99 US. Gotta love it.
-- 
Steve Gerow
Pasadena CA
59 BN6

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sat May 17 19:49:31 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 09:49:31 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] loud engine clatter - tests performed - followup
In-Reply-To: <C454CA5C.279E9%steveg@abrazosdata.com>
References: <C454CA5C.279E9%steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805171849i23140e7cqa2284c7d0b2acc81@mail.gmail.com>

Well, you have bad compression on #2 so I'd start there.  could be lots of
things.  I'd take Normans advice and park it and pull the head, probably you
will have to drop the pan too.

One last sanity check - does the clatter go away when you step on the
clutch?  You could have a loose piece on your clutch cover if it does this.

Good Luck!  Let us know what it is.

Alan

On 5/18/08, Steve B. Gerow <steveg at abrazosdata.com> wrote:
>
> Per Mike Salter's suggestions, ran some tests:
>
> 1) nothing unusual visible thru sparkplug holes; no bits on small magnet
> inserted thru each hole.
> 2) Unfortunately ruined pertronix trying to short plugs to ground, so
> shorting cylinders wasn't performed.
> 3) compression front to back: 168-130-165-163-167-162
> 4) tested leakage on cyls 2 & 4--#2: substantial hiss coming from pushrod
> holes.  #4 barely audible hiss. No hiss audible from intake, exhaust and no
> bubbles in radiator.
>
> Therefore it seems there may be a piston problem. Next step will likely be
> to pull the head.
>
> Received suggestion from a BJ8 owner, Frank, who'd had sticking tappets
> which he said caused a similar loud noise. Will be researching that one
> before yanking the head.
>
> To Len: I adjusted the valves recently and there's no problem with the
> crank
> nut.

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sat May 17 19:57:51 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 09:57:51 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Request for info about BJ8 hardtops
In-Reply-To: <000a01c8b7b6$9a849450$cf8dbcf0$@rr.com>
References: <000a01c8b7b6$9a849450$cf8dbcf0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805171857u1cbb8f38hbee6c884679167b1@mail.gmail.com>

Steve / Wim -

You are in luck, two of the best Healey hard top specialists are in the UK.
Try David Ward or Steve Norton's Cape, they can help you with this type of
info and sell you the odd ball parts:

http://bighealey.ltd.uk/

http://www.cape-international.com/


Good Luck!

Alan


On 5/17/08, BJ8 Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com> wrote:
>
> Hello, Healeyphiles -
>
>
>
> Please see the question below, and if anyone can provide any useful
> information please do so directly to me.  I'm the third link in the chain
> and have no direct contact with the person who is asking the question.  I
> will forward all responses back up the line.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve Byers
>
> HBJ8L/36666
>
> BJ8 Registry
>
> Havelock, NC   USA
>
>
>
>
>
> I am the owner of a BJ8 and since I also have an original hardtop that
> seems
> to have belonged to an UK based rallye Healey I was wondering if I can find
> answers to the following questions through your club channel.
>
> I have heared that these hardtops have been built in a small series (
> aprox.
> 50) between '63-'64. Now I am trying to find out more with respect to the
> design and production as well as the original handles and stuff with which
> the hardtop was connected to the body.
>
>
>
> Do you have any idea or suggestion how I can find the answer to the above
> questions ?
>
>
>
> Thank you in advance for your response !
>
>
>
> regards,
>
> Wim

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sat May 17 20:08:18 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 10:08:18 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] God bless globalization
In-Reply-To: <C454CE30.279F6%steveg@abrazosdata.com>
References: <C454CE30.279F6%steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805171908y654174cal7055fb8468225025@mail.gmail.com>

Funny, if you think about probably half the parts on my BJ8 are not from the
UK (except for the original stuff from the factory).

I know for a fact there are Chinese, Taiwanese, Indian, Canadian, Japanese,
American, German, Czech, Australian as well as olde fashioned British parts
on the car.  Generally speaking, however, I do have to say, if you exclude
the UK factory stuff, the stuff from the US, Canada and secondly OZ,
Japan tends to be the best of the lot, let the flaming begin!  Yes yes I
know Oz rugby would have a 100% win ratio against any American team.

Cheers,

Alan


On 5/18/08, Steve B. Gerow <steveg at abrazosdata.com> wrote:
>
> Just performed my compressions tests with a very nice screw-in compression
> gauge from Harbor Freight which has a one-way valve so it increments the
> pressure up while you're cranking the car, then saves the pressure at it's
> highest point. $8.99 US. Gotta love it.
> --
> Steve Gerow
> Pasadena CA
> 59 BN6
> _______________________________________________

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sat May 17 22:02:38 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 21:02:38 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Speedo Info
Message-ID: <482FAA5E.2050807@comcast.net>

There's been a lot of informative and helpful replies to my jumpy speedo 
problem, so I'd like to share what I've found.  Today, I dropped in my 
"backup" speedo that's geared for a 3.9 rear end.  It was steady and 
solid (well, at least as solid as any Healey speedo I've seen ;)  This 
indicated that the cable and right angle drive were OK, so I screwed up 
the courage to disassemble the jumpy speedo.  Besides some gunk from a 
rubber buffer that is apparently used to isolate the movement from the 
case (this stuff had turned gooey), there was no obvious problem.

So, I started turning the mechanism with a small screwdriver and lo and 
behold, it's binding at a regular interval.  On closer inspection, I 
noticed that one of the small gears that drive either the odometer or 
the trip meter had a radial crack and, sure enough, that's where the 
binding occurred.  Long story short, I believe the movement would bind 
every 10 or so turns of the cable, causing the cable to wind up then 
release when the binding area moved past the worm gear.

To my surprise, a drop of crazy glue and pressure from some needle nose 
pliers seems to have remedied the crack and subsequent binding, though 
probably not permanently.  Tomorrow, I'll try to get it all back 
together and see if the calibration is still close.

One mistake I made was to use electrical parts cleaner, instead of 
electronic circuits cleaner.  It removed some of the paint from my 
speedo needle and odometer and trip meter wheels.  Looks like a little 
fine painting is in order (anyone have any recommendations--seems like 
small model enamel should work well?).


bs

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From bspidell at comcast.net  Sat May 17 23:03:37 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 22:03:37 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Speedo Info (Pt. 1)
Message-ID: <482FB8A9.50502@comcast.net>

There's been a lot of informative and helpful replies to my jumpy speedo 
problem, so I'd like to share what I've found.  Today, I dropped in my 
"backup" speedo that's geared for a 3.9 rear end.  It was steady and 
solid (well, at least as solid as any Healey speedo I've seen ;)   This 
indicated that the cable and right angle drive were OK, so I screwed up 
the courage to disassemble the jumpy speedo.  Besides some gunk from a 
rubber buffer that is apparently used to isolate the movement from the 
case (this stuff had turned gooey), there was no obvious problem.

So, I started turning the mechanism with a small screwdriver and lo and 
behold, it's binding at a regular interval.  On closer inspection, I 
noticed that one of the small gears that drive either the odometer or 
the trip meter had a radial crack and, sure enough, that's where the 
binding occurred.  Long story short, I believe the movement would bind 
every 10 or so turns of the cable, causing the cable to wind up then 
release when the binding area moved past the worm gear.

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

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sat May 17 23:04:20 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 22:04:20 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Speedo Info (Pt. 2)
Message-ID: <482FB8D4.9060600@comcast.net>

To my surprise, a drop of crazy glue and pressure from some needle nose 
pliers seems to have remedied the crack and subsequent binding, though 
probably not permanently.  Tomorrow, I'll try to get it all back 
together and see if the calibration is still close.

One mistake I made was to use electrical parts cleaner, instead of 
electronic circuits cleaner.  It removed some of the paint from my 
speedo needle and odometer and trip meter wheels.  Looks like a little 
fine painting is in order (anyone have any recommendations--seems like 
small model enamel should work well?).


bs

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From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net  Sun May 18 07:01:48 2008
From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 09:01:48 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Norm,   Seat Belts
References: <178447.83109.qm@web83306.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <000e01c8b8e7$73c5fb10$59358304@markl946cfrd7q>

Could you explain what is meant by 3 point lap belts.   Is that 2 attached 
points for the clip side belt and  1 for the buckle side?

Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Norman Nock" <sjnnock at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Ken Taplin" <ktaplin at prexar.com>
Cc: "healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2008 2:18 PM
Subject: [Healeys] seat belts


>  Ken Taplin ... lf you crash into a stopped car or an
> solid object you will stop VERY quick , your chest
> will hit the steering wheel and your passenger will
> hit dash , major damage ... the only help would be if
> you had 3 point seat belts and was wearing them ...
> Norman Nock
>
>
>
>
>
> --- Ken Taplin <ktaplin at prexar.com> wrote:
>
>> Re:seat belts. Does anybody think it might be
>> imprudent to belt yourself into
>> a vehicle that does not have rollover protection?
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From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sun May 18 07:47:18 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 09:47:18 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Norm,   Seat Belts
In-Reply-To: <000e01c8b8e7$73c5fb10$59358304@markl946cfrd7q>
References: <178447.83109.qm@web83306.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<000e01c8b8e7$73c5fb10$59358304@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <005901c8b8ed$b0d09a00$6600a8c0@michael>

Yes Mark that is correct.
The seat belts you use as an aircraft passenger are 2 point and the seat
belts you use in a current car are 3 point.

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 Mark and Kathy
Sent: May 18, 2008 9:02 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Norm, Seat Belts

Could you explain what is meant by 3 point lap belts.   Is that 2 attached 
points for the clip side belt and  1 for the buckle side?

Mark

From rahosmer at citlink.net  Sun May 18 08:05:31 2008
From: rahosmer at citlink.net (Richard Hosmer)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 07:05:31 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Norm,   Seat Belts
In-Reply-To: <000e01c8b8e7$73c5fb10$59358304@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <C45585BB.12154%rahosmer@citlink.net>

on 5/18/08 6:01 AM, Mark and Kathy at mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net wrote:

> Could you explain what is meant by 3 point lap belts.   Is that 2 attached
> points for the clip side belt and  1 for the buckle side?

Several issues here, and people will have to make their own choices. I once
heard the steering column described as a "spear aimed at the driver's
heart". Very true. Perhaps you had thought of that, and figured you'd duck
out of the way - fine IF you have time, are strong enough and quick enough,
AND your passenger doesn't duck towards you at the same moment!

I believe the third point is the shoulder belt attachment. Lap belts alone,
in the Healey (or any similar-sized cockpit) will NOT prevent facial damage
in a severe front-end crash, since your upper body will jack-knife forward
uncontrollably. They will perhaps save your life by preventing you from
being thrown clear of the car.

A shoulder belt COULD expose you to potentially serious injury in the event
of a roll-over, since your head would be held in a place you might not want
it to be - also see spear comment above, in event of a head-on.

In short - by today's standards - our LBCs are NOT very safe vehicles at
all, period. All the more reason to be VERY VERY careful, and to drive
accordingly. As to seat belts - take your choice - there are plusses and
minuses both ways. 

I use competition (aircraft surplus) lap belts, and have a roll-bar. My
tricarb has the factory shoulder-belt mounting point, but I've never fitted
one - mainly because I never found one which would mate with the lap belt -
stupid of me, but, FWIW, I don't drive the car very often now.

Dick Hosmer

From BN1 at pacbell.net  Sun May 18 09:08:25 2008
From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 08:08:25 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] PB Blaster vs Kroil
In-Reply-To: <1475943359-1211060821-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1541854041-@bxe144.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
References: <001c01c8b7fe$2e413260$21876341@YOUR85A8F7B8EC><BLU133-W256C30E8B339C4A220ADCEADCB0@phx.gbl><482F4A18.5010207@pacbell.net>
	<1475943359-1211060821-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1541854041-@bxe144.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
Message-ID: <48304669.1040603@pacbell.net>

Mr. Wilhemy,

I've never understood why you post so many informative items off-List.  
The silicone difference would certainly be of interest to more than just 
me.  I have never used PB so that is good to know.  I also have never 
used their equivalent, Silikroil.

Bill Barnett
'53 BN1



rwil at sbcglobal.net wrote:
> I use Kroil -- unless and until it doesn't get the job done. Then I try PB Blaster. Blaster contains silicone -- at least I have had to deal with fisheyes in new coats of paint following spraying of Blaster in the area. 
>
> I have never tried Silikroil for that reason but it might be as good as Blaster. 
>
> -Roland
> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sun May 18 09:39:38 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 08:39:38 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Hot Healeys
Message-ID: <48304DBA.50400@comcast.net>

Yes, I know all our cars are "Hot!" (a la P. Hilton ;)

But, I'm talking running temps here.  Although my BJ8 has a clean block, 
good stock baffling, an Excel-cored radiator, RedLine Water Wetter and a 
Texas Cooler fan I still get a temperature rise sitting idle on a hot 
day (it'll creep up from 180F to 200F or higher in a few minutes).  
Moving temp is under control, except when pulling a grade on a hot day.

Anyway, last time I did muffler work I wrapped the downpipes with header 
wrap (from good ol' JC Whitney).   The last couple days, we've had 
record temps in the SF Bay Area, and I've been able to test this mod.  
My "data" is empirical/observational at best, but it appears the wrap 
helps keep the temps under control, especially sitting at idle.  It's 
not a miracle fix, but seems to reduce hot idling temps by 5-10degF.  It 
also appears that the gas exiting the muffler is hotter (measured by the 
palm of my hand).  That's heat exiting at the rear instead of trapped in 
the engine compartment.  Looks kinda cool, too.

I agree with others that a flex fan is more effective than a Texas 
Cooler-type fan, but I couldn't stand the noise at idle.


bs

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

From don at anglesey.us  Sun May 18 10:41:30 2008
From: don at anglesey.us (Don )
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 10:41:30 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] PB Blaster vs Kroil
In-Reply-To: <48304669.1040603@pacbell.net>
Message-ID: <!~!UENERkVCMDkAAQACAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABgAAAAAAAAA0URZJ8mcIE6Bk2YxB8q6GMKAAAAQAAAA3bH49MeNu0avQiShLoJaQgEAAAAA@anglesey.us>

I always use the PB Blaster first then Kroil but have found similar
results from both.  When they fail to get the job done I get out the
MAPP gas and it never fails.
Don
57' BN4

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sun May 18 11:28:43 2008
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (Rick Neville)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 10:28:43 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] BJ7 Throttle Linkage Wanted.
Message-ID: <338975.88833.qm@web51402.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

   Anyone have a complete BJ7 throttle linkage and carb coupling shaft
   they'd like to sell?  Please reply off list.
   Thanks
   Rick

From BN1 at pacbell.net  Sun May 18 11:41:08 2008
From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 10:41:08 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Hot Healeys
In-Reply-To: <48304DBA.50400@comcast.net>
References: <48304DBA.50400@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <48306A34.7000308@pacbell.net>

Hi Bob,

First, it's hard to tell from your email if you wrapped just the down 
pipes or the cast iron manifolds as well.  If you wrapped the manifolds, 
GET IT OFF NOW or you will have a major melt down!

If it was just the down pipes, I don't really know and perhaps others 
can advise.  I can tell you that I used header wrap on my daily driver 
240Z and it totally fried every weld in the headers.  I sounded like a 
"Midasize it" commercial!  Others on my Z List had the same experience.  
It seems to be good for the track, but not for something driven a lot.

Yes, there is a lot more heat coming out the pipe.  And depending on 
your mufflers, it will fry the guts out of them as well. 

YMMV But for such a cheap item, it cost me a hellova lot of time and $!

Bill Barnett
'53 BN1 two-owner
'72 240Z one-owner


Bob Spidell wrote:
> Yes, I know all our cars are "Hot!" (a la P. Hilton ;)
>
> But, I'm talking running temps here.  Although my BJ8 has a clean block, 
> good stock baffling, an Excel-cored radiator, RedLine Water Wetter and a 
> Texas Cooler fan I still get a temperature rise sitting idle on a hot 
> day (it'll creep up from 180F to 200F or higher in a few minutes).  
> Moving temp is under control, except when pulling a grade on a hot day.
>
> Anyway, last time I did muffler work I wrapped the downpipes with header 
> wrap (from good ol' JC Whitney).   The last couple days, we've had 
> record temps in the SF Bay Area, and I've been able to test this mod.  
> My "data" is empirical/observational at best, but it appears the wrap 
> helps keep the temps under control, especially sitting at idle.  It's 
> not a miracle fix, but seems to reduce hot idling temps by 5-10degF.  It 
> also appears that the gas exiting the muffler is hotter (measured by the 
> palm of my hand).  That's heat exiting at the rear instead of trapped in 
> the engine compartment.  Looks kinda cool, too.
>
> I agree with others that a flex fan is more effective than a Texas 
> Cooler-type fan, but I couldn't stand the noise at idle.
>
>
> bs

From pyoas at yahoo.com  Sun May 18 13:17:35 2008
From: pyoas at yahoo.com (Patrick Yoas)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 12:17:35 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 303
In-Reply-To: <mailman.17.1211133602.29071.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <318782.4181.qm@web90507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I live in Dallas and I use a Texas Cooler fan blade. I like the low noise level but with the AC on and sitting in traffic the engine temp still rises. The way I took care of the problem was to install an electric fan in front of the radiator that is controlled by a thermostat. The themostat is set up to turn on the electric fan by either engine or AC system temp. It works great!
  Patrick


  


Subject: [Healeys] Hot Healeys
To: healeylist 
Message-ID: <48304DBA.50400 at comcast.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed

Yes, I know all our cars are "Hot!" (a la P. Hilton ;)

But, I'm talking running temps here. Although my BJ8 has a clean block, 
good stock baffling, an Excel-cored radiator, RedLine Water Wetter and a 
Texas Cooler fan I still get a temperature rise sitting idle on a hot 
day (it'll creep up from 180F to 200F or higher in a few minutes). 
Moving temp is under control, except when pulling a grade on a hot day.

Anyway, last time I did muffler work I wrapped the downpipes with header 
wrap (from good ol' JC Whitney). The last couple days, we've had 
record temps in the SF Bay Area, and I've been able to test this mod. 
My "data" is empirical/observational at best, but it appears the wrap 
helps keep the temps under control, especially sitting at idle. It's 
not a miracle fix, but seems to reduce hot idling temps by 5-10degF. It 
also appears that the gas exiting the muffler is hotter (measured by the 
palm of my hand). That's heat exiting at the rear instead of trapped in 
the engine compartment. Looks kinda cool, too.

I agree with others that a flex fan is more effective than a Texas 
Cooler-type fan, but I couldn't stand the noise at idle.


bs

From steveg at abrazosdata.com  Sun May 18 13:51:47 2008
From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (Steve B. Gerow)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 12:51:47 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Header wrap - consider ceramic coating
Message-ID: <C455D6E3.27A09%steveg@abrazosdata.com>

I had my Kirk headers ceramic (JetHot) coated in black and have been
extremely satisfied with the underhood temperature--I think it's the same as
it was with the cast iron manifolds.

This was performed by Specialized Ceramic & Powder Coating, of Huntington
Beach, CA. Very quick turnaround and reasonable prices (no interest yada).

This compares favorably to the flaky-old-painted tube headers on my wife's
240Z which seem hotter when you open up the engine compartment.
-- 
Steve Gerow
Pasadena CA
59 BN6

From clocks at midcoast.com  Sun May 18 14:13:49 2008
From: clocks at midcoast.com (James Lea)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 16:13:49 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Solex carb repair - non Healey
Message-ID: <00bb01c8b923$af98f4d0$0201a8c0@JIM>

I have a Solex single barrel carb that needs work. Is there a company that 
would know this carb? All the ones I've contacted so far didn't have a clue. 
Thanks, 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
1966 MGB 

From dthall at btinternet.com  Sun May 18 14:53:42 2008
From: dthall at btinternet.com (D HALL)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 21:53:42 +0100 (BST)
Subject: [Healeys] Shipping from the USA
Message-ID: <58424.73439.qm@web86407.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>

Hi 
  Could somebody offer suggestions as to a shipping agent who could ship a gearbox from the PA to the UK. If there is any body financial interest or not could they please respond.
  TIA, David


David Hall

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun May 18 16:27:32 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 16:27:32 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Hot Healeys
References: <48304DBA.50400@comcast.net> <48306A34.7000308@pacbell.net>
Message-ID: <00fb01c8b937$d9aad310$6801a8c0@shop>

<<If it was just the down pipes, I don't really know>>

I do, Bill<G>!

"Wrapping" the down pipes is also a BAD idea (heat protection).  The "wraps"
retain heat AND moisture.  Pre-mature rust-out is SOP<F>!!  The moisture come from doing numerous "local" driving around and is RETAINED in the pipes, ergo rust.

Ceramic coating OR Jet-Hot treatments are the ONLY way to fly!!

Ed
Please visit me web site at:   www.justbrits.com

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun May 18 16:10:44 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 06:10:44 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Shipping from the USA
In-Reply-To: <58424.73439.qm@web86407.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>
References: <58424.73439.qm@web86407.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805181510n7af72de5jaacc34205a2652a@mail.gmail.com>

UPS is your best bet.  With shipping it gets expensive because all the
destination port fees, which no one ever quotes to you.  A gearbox is
just under UPS max weight reqt.

Alan



On 5/19/08, D HALL <dthall at btinternet.com> wrote:
> Hi
>   Could somebody offer suggestions as to a shipping agent who could ship a
> gearbox from the PA to the UK. If there is any body financial interest or
> not could they please respond.
>   TIA, David
>
>
> David Hall
> _______________________________________________
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-- 
Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun May 18 16:31:36 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 06:31:36 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Norm, Seat Belts
In-Reply-To: <C45585BB.12154%rahosmer@citlink.net>
References: <000e01c8b8e7$73c5fb10$59358304@markl946cfrd7q>
	<C45585BB.12154%rahosmer@citlink.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805181531g54804b11xedc0b42dd27cdf1d@mail.gmail.com>

Dick -

Just get a standard seat belt steel adjustment "O" and you can fit any
belt to the factory shoulder mount.  Rock solid and very safe.

Alan



On 5/18/08, Richard Hosmer <rahosmer at citlink.net> wrote:
> on 5/18/08 6:01 AM, Mark and Kathy at mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net wrote:
>
>> Could you explain what is meant by 3 point lap belts.   Is that 2 attached
>> points for the clip side belt and  1 for the buckle side?
>
> Several issues here, and people will have to make their own choices. I once
> heard the steering column described as a "spear aimed at the driver's
> heart". Very true. Perhaps you had thought of that, and figured you'd duck
> out of the way - fine IF you have time, are strong enough and quick enough,
> AND your passenger doesn't duck towards you at the same moment!
>
> I believe the third point is the shoulder belt attachment. Lap belts alone,
> in the Healey (or any similar-sized cockpit) will NOT prevent facial damage
> in a severe front-end crash, since your upper body will jack-knife forward
> uncontrollably. They will perhaps save your life by preventing you from
> being thrown clear of the car.
>
> A shoulder belt COULD expose you to potentially serious injury in the event
> of a roll-over, since your head would be held in a place you might not want
> it to be - also see spear comment above, in event of a head-on.
>
> In short - by today's standards - our LBCs are NOT very safe vehicles at
> all, period. All the more reason to be VERY VERY careful, and to drive
> accordingly. As to seat belts - take your choice - there are plusses and
> minuses both ways.
>
> I use competition (aircraft surplus) lap belts, and have a roll-bar. My
> tricarb has the factory shoulder-belt mounting point, but I've never fitted
> one - mainly because I never found one which would mate with the lap belt -
> stupid of me, but, FWIW, I don't drive the car very often now.
>
> Dick Hosmer
> _______________________________________________
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-- 
Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun May 18 16:35:05 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 06:35:05 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Solex carb repair - non Healey
In-Reply-To: <00bb01c8b923$af98f4d0$0201a8c0@JIM>
References: <00bb01c8b923$af98f4d0$0201a8c0@JIM>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805181535h51123a3bw1c58775bf76394bf@mail.gmail.com>

Did yoiu try Joe Curto?  He can probably rebuild it.


On 5/19/08, James Lea <clocks at midcoast.com> wrote:
> I have a Solex single barrel carb that needs work. Is there a company that
> would know this carb? All the ones I've contacted so far didn't have a clue.
> Thanks, 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
> 1966 MGB
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
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> You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>


-- 
Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sun May 18 16:35:36 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 15:35:36 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Speed Calibration
Message-ID: <4830AF38.5020706@comcast.net>

Now that my speedometer is working correctly again, I need to calibrate 
it against RPM.  Anyone have the table handy that lists Speed vs. RPM 
including gear ratios and tire diameters?

I checked the archives, but no direct hits and I'm too lazy to noodle 
about in there for too long.  This List spoils ya, I guess ;)


bs

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

From dwflagg at juno.com  Sun May 18 17:08:15 2008
From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 19:08:15 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] AM Radio
Message-ID: <20080518.190815.1948.0.dwflagg@juno.com>

I have an Audiovox, solid state, push button AM radio available. It has
been recently overhauled electrically. It is switchable between 6v and
12v, and polarity. I believe the bezel will fit the standard BJ8 opening.
If interested, please contact me off the list. 

Doug

From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com  Sun May 18 17:25:37 2008
From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F. Ronald Rader)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 16:25:37 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Shipping from the USA
In-Reply-To: <58424.73439.qm@web86407.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>
References: <58424.73439.qm@web86407.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <5caeedb50805181625g3fd9edc8nbefe94132202b12f@mail.gmail.com>

i used a freight forwarder called  Pro Service in LA.
however any freight forwarder can do it.
wrap it in a double green trash bag, and let them box it.
ron rader

On Sun, May 18, 2008 at 1:53 PM, D HALL <dthall at btinternet.com> wrote:
> Hi
>  Could somebody offer suggestions as to a shipping agent who could ship a gearbox from the PA to the UK. If there is any body financial interest or not could they please respond.
>  TIA, David

From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com  Sun May 18 17:29:50 2008
From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F. Ronald Rader)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 16:29:50 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Hot Healeys
In-Reply-To: <00fb01c8b937$d9aad310$6801a8c0@shop>
References: <48304DBA.50400@comcast.net> <48306A34.7000308@pacbell.net>
	<00fb01c8b937$d9aad310$6801a8c0@shop>
Message-ID: <5caeedb50805181629w46836240t9c7a9a5205535ff6@mail.gmail.com>

i have wrapped the down pipes from the bottom of the header flange to
the front of the muffler in both my BJ8 and my E type FHC. rust  has
not been a problem but most of my drives are longer.
does the ceramic coating keep the heat in? what happens when that long
pipe from the exhaust flange to the muffler flexes?
ron rader

>
> "Wrapping" the down pipes is also a BAD idea (heat protection).  The "wraps"
> retain heat AND moisture.  Pre-mature rust-out is SOP<F>!!  The moisture come from doing numerous "local" driving around and is RETAINED in the pipes, ergo rust.
>
> Ceramic coating OR Jet-Hot treatments are the ONLY way to fly!!

From ghess4 at cox.net  Sun May 18 17:33:27 2008
From: ghess4 at cox.net (Ghess4)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 16:33:27 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Rocker Arm Bushings
Message-ID: <D6270E41E0B5470B9873B13A4DC703D5@GalePC>

Hello Norman,
I recall that you mentioned a couple of years ago that some rocker arm
bushings are being found with the groove machined in a full 360 degrees
manner.  Those bushings are still showing up and may be overlooked by the
machinist or shop doing the work.  I had my rocker shaft replaced and arms
rebushed by a shop in El Cajon and the person doing the work apparently wasn't
aware that a bushing made that way will result in a spurt of oil several feet
high out of the top of the rocker!!

This isn't a failure on the road but it can cause a lot of oil feed back into
the breather or down the valve guides with eventually much smoke and much
consternation and trouble shooting on the part of someone who just had the
rockers and shaft rebuilt before heading out for a long trip.

Thanks for your always useful and money saving tips.  I look forward to you
tech session at the conclave.

Gale Hess
BJ8 35887
San Diego

From pennell at cox.net  Sun May 18 17:47:16 2008
From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 19:47:16 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Hot Healeys
In-Reply-To: <48304DBA.50400@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <20080518194716.BNKQ3.36735.imail@eastrmwml09>

Bob,

I concur.  I ran a Hayden flex fan on my BJ8 for many years.  It appeared to make things 5-10 degrees cooler but the whirrrrr sound was a bit annoying.  The sound was similar to the sound of the early Z cars when running.  Finally removed the flex fan and replaced it with stock.  No more than I drive Baby Car (name given by son many moons ago) I figured I could handle it.

Keith Pennell

> I agree with others that a flex fan is more effective than a Texas 
> Cooler-type fan, but I couldn't stand the noise at idle.
> 
> 
> bs

From pennell at cox.net  Sun May 18 17:53:37 2008
From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 19:53:37 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Norm,   Seat Belts
In-Reply-To: <C45585BB.12154%rahosmer@citlink.net>
Message-ID: <20080518195337.5P0M9.36774.imail@eastrmwml09>

Then there is the other camp.  Given the minimal protection these cockpits provide even with seatbelts, maybe the thrown choice is pretty good!  I have seen pictures of two Healeys where the cockpit was flattened and/or crushed and the drivers thrown from the car.  Both survived with relatively minor injuries.  Not promoting this mind you, just throwing more gasoline on the fire . . .

Keith Pennell

> uncontrollably. They will perhaps save your life by preventing you from
> being thrown clear of the car.
> Dick Hosmer

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sun May 18 18:08:03 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 17:08:03 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Hot Healeys
In-Reply-To: <48306A34.7000308@pacbell.net>
References: <48304DBA.50400@comcast.net> <48306A34.7000308@pacbell.net>
Message-ID: <4830C4E3.40401@comcast.net>

Down pipes only.  Also, the wrap was "sealed" with a special silicone 
paint, which should help at least some with water resistance.  Honestly, 
the pipes get so hot I don't see how water can persist enough to cause 
rust, and I don't (usually) drive in the rain anyway.

This is an experiment--I need new downpipes and muffler anyway, so if 
the wrap hoses my muffler I won't be too concerned.


bs



Mr. Bill wrote:
> Hi Bob,
>
> First, it's hard to tell from your email if you wrapped just the down 
> pipes or the cast iron manifolds as well.  If you wrapped the manifolds, 
> GET IT OFF NOW or you will have a major melt down!
>
> If it was just the down pipes, I don't really know and perhaps others 
> can advise.  I can tell you that I used header wrap on my daily driver 
> 240Z and it totally fried every weld in the headers.  I sounded like a 
> "Midasize it" commercial!  Others on my Z List had the same experience.  
> It seems to be good for the track, but not for something driven a lot.
>
> Yes, there is a lot more heat coming out the pipe.  And depending on 
> your mufflers, it will fry the guts out of them as well. 
>
> YMMV But for such a cheap item, it cost me a hellova lot of time and $!
>
> Bill Barnett
> '53 BN1 two-owner
> '72 240Z one-owner
>
>   
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
*******************************************************************

From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Sun May 18 18:19:46 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 20:19:46 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Speed Calibration
In-Reply-To: <4830AF38.5020706@comcast.net>
References: <4830AF38.5020706@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <003701c8b946$0b4268d0$21c73a70$@net>

Try the Technical articles section on the Important links page 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
Spidell
Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 6:36 PM
To: healeylist
Subject: [Healeys] Speed Calibration

Now that my speedometer is working correctly again, I need to calibrate 
it against RPM.  Anyone have the table handy that lists Speed vs. RPM 
including gear ratios and tire diameters?

I checked the archives, but no direct hits and I'm too lazy to noodle 
about in there for too long.  This List spoils ya, I guess ;)


bs

-- 

From pennell at cox.net  Sun May 18 18:21:26 2008
From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 20:21:26 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] ID Timken bearings
Message-ID: <20080518202126.TTXZ5.36945.imail@eastrmwml09>

Listers,

While browsing the garage today I came across some Timken  bearings and was wondering if anyone could identify their Healey application.  The numbers are:
     LM67010 with 2 races - new
     LM11910 with 2 races - new
Any help is much appreciated!

Keith Pennell

From wpollock at inbox.com  Sun May 18 18:24:16 2008
From: wpollock at inbox.com (wpollock@inbox)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 20:24:16 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healey motors.
Message-ID: <002401c8b946$accca080$4001a8c0@saybrook1>

Today,I was talking with a guy who formerly had a 1960 model of a Healey.  He
claims that he had the word "Fergerson"stamped on the engine block.  We are
both wondering if this is true or is his memory playing tricks.  Any
connection to the Fergerson tractor company.

Can anyuone share any light on this subject.

Bill Pollock

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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun May 18 18:44:28 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 08:44:28 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Shipping from the USA
In-Reply-To: <5caeedb50805181625g3fd9edc8nbefe94132202b12f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <58424.73439.qm@web86407.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>
	<5caeedb50805181625g3fd9edc8nbefe94132202b12f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805181744g1853c1b5t7c74e3f1a1f853d3@mail.gmail.com>

Ron -

The thing with freight forwarders is they always shaft the person who
receives the goods with piles and piles of port charges, taxes and fees.
Frankly I have very little trust for freight forwarders, they are all too
lazy to ever bother to give you the destination port charges.  The only
freight forwarder that I've ever found that will do a door to door quote is
Crown Worldwide.  Of course, if you don't care if the guy at the other end
has to pay through the nose for fees, then using a freight forwarder is
fine.

Alan

On Mon, May 19, 2008 at 7:25 AM, F. Ronald Rader <f.ronald.rader at gmail.com>
wrote:

> i used a freight forwarder called  Pro Service in LA.
> however any freight forwarder can do it.
> wrap it in a double green trash bag, and let them box it.
> ron rader
>
> On Sun, May 18, 2008 at 1:53 PM, D HALL <dthall at btinternet.com> wrote:
> > Hi
> >  Could somebody offer suggestions as to a shipping agent who could ship a
> gearbox from the PA to the UK. If there is any body financial interest or
> not could they please respond.
> >  TIA, David

From npaul72464 at aol.com  Sun May 18 19:32:47 2008
From: npaul72464 at aol.com (npaul72464 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 21:32:47 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Speed Calibration
In-Reply-To: <4830AF38.5020706@comcast.net>
References: <4830AF38.5020706@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <8CA876760811282-F8C-B83@FWM-D43.sysops.aol.com>

 I don't have any formal tables, but my speedo didn't work for a long time so I used the tach as one.? I found out the following (with the overdrive on):
1500 RPM - 33mph
2000 RPM - 44mph
2500 RPM - 55mph
3000 RPM - 66mph
etc.

I found it very accurate.? It now matches my speedo that works and my GPS.? I'm sure it would vary with different rear ends, tires (mine are 165/15), etc.
Ned Paulsen
1960 BN7


 


 

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net>
To: healeylist <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sun, 18 May 2008 6:35 pm
Subject: [Healeys] Speed Calibration










Now that my speedometer is working correctly again, I need to calibrate 
it against RPM.  Anyone have the table handy that lists Speed vs. RPM 
including gear ratios and tire diameters?

I checked the archives, but no direct hits and I'm too lazy to noodle 
about in there for too long.  This List spoils ya, I guess ;)


bs

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From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net  Sun May 18 19:46:00 2008
From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 21:46:00 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Shipping from the USA
References: <58424.73439.qm@web86407.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>
	<5caeedb50805181625g3fd9edc8nbefe94132202b12f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000001c8b952$73cbc4d0$0587e004@markl946cfrd7q>

I remember a few years back a lister said he used  a large Rubber Maid 
plastic container with plenty of internal packing and tape on the outside. 
That always sounded like a good way to go.  Just send through  Brown.

Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "F. Ronald Rader" <f.ronald.rader at gmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 7:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shipping from the USA


>i used a freight forwarder called  Pro Service in LA.
> however any freight forwarder can do it.
> wrap it in a double green trash bag, and let them box it.
> ron rader
>
> On Sun, May 18, 2008 at 1:53 PM, D HALL <dthall at btinternet.com> wrote:
>> Hi
>>  Could somebody offer suggestions as to a shipping agent who could ship a 
>> gearbox from the PA to the UK. If there is any body financial interest or 
>> not could they please respond.
>>  TIA, David
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From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Sun May 18 20:01:08 2008
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 12:01:08 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Healey motors.
In-Reply-To: <002401c8b946$accca080$4001a8c0@saybrook1>
References: <002401c8b946$accca080$4001a8c0@saybrook1>
Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F5A4@itfexch5.central.det.win>

G'day

I suspect that the bloke is having trouble telling the difference
between a Austin-Healey and a Triumph TR2/3/4.

The Triumph 4-cylinder engine has its origins in the Ferguson tractor
and there is no connection with the Morris built C-series six-cylinder.

However I wonder if there is some connection with the highly secretive
Austin-Healey fitted with the Ferguson Research Formula Ferguson (FF)
four wheel drive system?

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

Ps Is it April the 1st yet?

-----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 wpollock at inbox
Sent: Monday, 19 May 2008 10:24 AM
To: list
Subject: [Healeys] Healey motors.

Today,I was talking with a guy who formerly had a 1960 model of a
Healey.  He
claims that he had the word "Fergerson"stamped on the engine block.  We
are
both wondering if this is true or is his memory playing tricks.  Any
connection to the Fergerson tractor company.

Can anyuone share any light on this subject.

Bill Pollock

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From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Sun May 18 20:06:17 2008
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 12:06:17 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Healey motors.
In-Reply-To: <002401c8b946$accca080$4001a8c0@saybrook1>
References: <002401c8b946$accca080$4001a8c0@saybrook1>
Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F5A7@itfexch5.central.det.win>

G'day

I suspect that the bloke is having trouble telling the difference
between a Austin-Healey and a Triumph TR2/3/4.

The Triumph 4-cylinder engine has its origins in the Ferguson tractor
and there is no connection with the Morris built C-series six-cylinder.

However I wonder if there is some connection with the highly secretive
Austin-Healey fitted with the Ferguson Research Formula Ferguson (FF)
four wheel drive system?

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

Ps Is it April the 1st yet?

-----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 wpollock at inbox
Sent: Monday, 19 May 2008 10:24 AM
To: list
Subject: [Healeys] Healey motors.

Today,I was talking with a guy who formerly had a 1960 model of a
Healey.  He
claims that he had the word "Fergerson"stamped on the engine block.  We
are
both wondering if this is true or is his memory playing tricks.  Any
connection to the Fergerson tractor company.

Can anyuone share any light on this subject.

Bill Pollock
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From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Sun May 18 20:06:57 2008
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 12:06:57 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] FW:  Healey motors.
Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F5A8@itfexch5.central.det.win>

G'day

I suspect that the bloke is having trouble telling the difference
between a Austin-Healey and a Triumph TR2/3/4.

The Triumph 4-cylinder engine has its origins in the Ferguson tractor
and there is no connection with the Morris built C-series six-cylinder.

However I wonder if there is some connection with the highly secretive
Austin-Healey fitted with the Ferguson Research Formula Ferguson (FF)
four wheel drive system?

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

Ps Is it April the 1st yet?

-----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 wpollock at inbox
Sent: Monday, 19 May 2008 10:24 AM
To: list
Subject: [Healeys] Healey motors.

Today,I was talking with a guy who formerly had a 1960 model of a
Healey.  He
claims that he had the word "Fergerson"stamped on the engine block.  We
are
both wondering if this is true or is his memory playing tricks.  Any
connection to the Fergerson tractor company.

Can anyuone share any light on this subject.

Bill Pollock
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From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Sun May 18 20:16:50 2008
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 19:16:50 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Healey motors.
In-Reply-To: <002401c8b946$accca080$4001a8c0@saybrook1>
References: <002401c8b946$accca080$4001a8c0@saybrook1>
Message-ID: <a3b984e10805181916t19809105q578a6e92779e78a9@mail.gmail.com>

Well if my memory is playing tricks, it was TR-2 and Tr-3 that had Fergerson
tractor motors.  Massive wet sleeve motors that were pretty much bullet
proof.
Rick

On Sun, May 18, 2008 at 5:24 PM, wpollock at inbox <wpollock at inbox.com> wrote:

> Today,I was talking with a guy who formerly had a 1960 model of a Healey.
>  He
> claims that he had the word "Fergerson"stamped on the engine block.  We are
> both wondering if this is true or is his memory playing tricks.  Any
> connection to the Fergerson tractor company.
>
> Can anyuone share any light on this subject.
>
> Bill Pollock
>
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun May 18 20:29:53 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 10:29:53 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] ID Timken bearings
In-Reply-To: <20080518202126.TTXZ5.36945.imail@eastrmwml09>
References: <20080518202126.TTXZ5.36945.imail@eastrmwml09>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805181929o76268bacw289244b77122d34d@mail.gmail.com>

The only dual race bearings on a healey are the rear axle bearings, dual
race ball bearings.

On Mon, May 19, 2008 at 8:21 AM, <pennell at cox.net> wrote:

> Listers,
>
> While browsing the garage today I came across some Timken  bearings and was
> wondering if anyone could identify their Healey application.  The numbers
> are:
>     LM67010 with 2 races - new
>     LM11910 with 2 races - new
> Any help is much appreciated!
>
> Keith Pennell

From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Sun May 18 20:14:02 2008
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (p_cquinn at tpg.com.au)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 12:14:02 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Healey motors.
In-Reply-To: <002401c8b946$accca080$4001a8c0@saybrook1>
References: <002401c8b946$accca080$4001a8c0@saybrook1>
Message-ID: <1211163242.4830e26abcfca@postoffice.tpg.com.au>

G'day

I suspect that the bloke is having trouble telling the difference between a Austin-Healey and a 
Triumph TR2/3/4.

The Triumph 4-cylinder engine has its origins in the Ferguson tractor and there is no connection 
with the Morris built C-series six-cylinder.

However I wonder if there is some connection with the highly secretive Austin-Healey fitted with 
the Ferguson Research Formula Ferguson (FF) four wheel drive system?

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

Ps Is it April the 1st yet?

Quoting "wpollock at inbox" <wpollock at inbox.com>:

> Today,I was talking with a guy who formerly had a 1960 model of a
> Healey.  He
> claims that he had the word "Fergerson"stamped on the engine block. 
> We are
> both wondering if this is true or is his memory playing tricks.  Any
> connection to the Fergerson tractor company.
> 
> Can anyuone share any light on this subject.
> 
> Bill Pollock
> 
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun May 18 20:38:27 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 10:38:27 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Hot Healeys
In-Reply-To: <4830C4E3.40401@comcast.net>
References: <48304DBA.50400@comcast.net> <48306A34.7000308@pacbell.net>
	<4830C4E3.40401@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805181938r6564cda7qf889705c1a0e8371@mail.gmail.com>

Bob -

It's not the water in the exhaust gasses when the car is running, its the
ambient water that comes into the exhaust system after you shut the motor
off.  That's what causes all the rust.  If you have SS exhaust, it should be
less of a concern.  Plus the additional heat will cause more post shut down
corrosion in your mufflers if they are mild steel.  It wouldn't suprise me
if the baffles in your mufflers break loose sometime soon (the welds holding
the baffles always rust out first).  Of couse, if you have SS it will be
less of an issue.

Alan

On Mon, May 19, 2008 at 8:08 AM, Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:

> Down pipes only.  Also, the wrap was "sealed" with a special silicone
> paint, which should help at least some with water resistance.  Honestly,
> the pipes get so hot I don't see how water can persist enough to cause
> rust, and I don't (usually) drive in the rain anyway.
>
> This is an experiment--I need new downpipes and muffler anyway, so if
> the wrap hoses my muffler I won't be too concerned.
>
>
> bs

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun May 18 20:40:53 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 10:40:53 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Rocker Arm Bushings
In-Reply-To: <D6270E41E0B5470B9873B13A4DC703D5@GalePC>
References: <D6270E41E0B5470B9873B13A4DC703D5@GalePC>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805181940x2bc54e97qf839e50c8a6dca70@mail.gmail.com>

www.rockerarms.com will never screw this one up!  I just had my rocker arms
done by them for the A90 and the work he did was nothing less than a work of
art.



On Mon, May 19, 2008 at 7:33 AM, Ghess4 <ghess4 at cox.net> wrote:

> Hello Norman,
> I recall that you mentioned a couple of years ago that some rocker arm
> bushings are being found with the groove machined in a full 360 degrees
> manner.  Those bushings are still showing up and may be overlooked by the
> machinist or shop doing the work.  I had my rocker shaft replaced and arms
> rebushed by a shop in El Cajon and the person doing the work apparently
> wasn't
> aware that a bushing made that way will result in a spurt of oil several
> feet
> high out of the top of the rocker!!
>
> This isn't a failure on the road but it can cause a lot of oil feed back
> into
> the breather or down the valve guides with eventually much smoke and much
> consternation and trouble shooting on the part of someone who just had the
> rockers and shaft rebuilt before heading out for a long trip.
>
> Thanks for your always useful and money saving tips.  I look forward to you
> tech session at the conclave.

From edriver at sasktel.net  Sun May 18 20:56:57 2008
From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 20:56:57 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Shipping from the USA
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0805181744g1853c1b5t7c74e3f1a1f853d3@mail.gmail.com>
References: <58424.73439.qm@web86407.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>
	<5caeedb50805181625g3fd9edc8nbefe94132202b12f@mail.gmail.com>
	<ff59076c0805181744g1853c1b5t7c74e3f1a1f853d3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4830EC79.8040605@sasktel.net>

Hi Alan

You are correct, if I had used them for an order from Australia it would 
have been approximately
$700 (Can or US)  compared to $375 (Can or US) for postage. I did 
receive a breakdown on
the forwarding agents charges which are as you describe.
Kind regards
Ed
Historian, AHCUSA
Saskatoon


Alan Seigrist wrote:
> Ron -
>
> The thing with freight forwarders is they always shaft the person who
> receives the goods with piles and piles of port charges, taxes and fees.
> Frankly I have very little trust for freight forwarders, they are all too
> lazy to ever bother to give you the destination port charges.  The only
> freight forwarder that I've ever found that will do a door to door quote is
> Crown Worldwide.  Of course, if you don't care if the guy at the other end
> has to pay through the nose for fees, then using a freight forwarder is
> fine.
>
> Alan
>
> On Mon, May 19, 2008 at 7:25 AM, F. Ronald Rader <f.ronald.rader at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>   
>> i used a freight forwarder called  Pro Service in LA.
>> however any freight forwarder can do it.
>> wrap it in a double green trash bag, and let them box it.
>> ron rader
>>
>> On Sun, May 18, 2008 at 1:53 PM, D HALL <dthall at btinternet.com> wrote:
>>     
>>> Hi
>>>  Could somebody offer suggestions as to a shipping agent who could ship a
>>>       
>> gearbox from the PA to the UK. If there is any body financial interest or
>> not could they please respond.
>>     
>>>  TIA, David
>>>       
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From jstmorris at yahoo.com  Sun May 18 20:58:59 2008
From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 19:58:59 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Speed Calibration
In-Reply-To: <4830AF38.5020706@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <998295.6704.qm@web30305.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

   Hi Bob;

   Here is an Excel spread sheet I developed many years ago that
   calculates MPH & RPM given various rear-end ratios and overdrive
   reductions.  The various inputs are identified in !blue" and a graph
   is provided which illustrates the MPH at given RPM.  The spread sheet
   is based on two sources:

   1.       "Laycock Overdrive - Section 1: Working Principles,
   Maintenance and Fault Finding"

   2.       "Laycock Overdrive ...as fitted to the AUSTIN-HEALEY 100"  a
   brochure provided when each car was purchased

   If you have any questions, do drop me a note.

   --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; "60 MkI BN7 & "62 MkII BT7

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/octet-stream which had a name of MPH]

From edriver at sasktel.net  Sun May 18 21:07:50 2008
From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 21:07:50 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Shipping from the USA
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0805181744g1853c1b5t7c74e3f1a1f853d3@mail.gmail.com>
References: <58424.73439.qm@web86407.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>
	<5caeedb50805181625g3fd9edc8nbefe94132202b12f@mail.gmail.com>
	<ff59076c0805181744g1853c1b5t7c74e3f1a1f853d3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4830EF06.1000301@sasktel.net>

Hi Alan

You are correct, if I had used them for an order from Australia it would
have been approximately $700 (Can or US)  compared to $375 (Can or US)
for postage. I did receive a breakdown on
the forwarding agents charges which are as you describe.
Forgot to edit out the team.net at the end of the post -senior
moment

Kind regards
Ed
Historian, AHCUSA
Saskatoon


Alan Seigrist wrote:
> Ron -
>
> The thing with freight forwarders is they always shaft the person who
> receives the goods with piles and piles of port charges, taxes and fees.
> Frankly I have very little trust for freight forwarders, they are all too
> lazy to ever bother to give you the destination port charges.  The only
> freight forwarder that I've ever found that will do a door to door quote is
> Crown Worldwide.  Of course, if you don't care if the guy at the other end
> has to pay through the nose for fees, then using a freight forwarder is
> fine.
>
> Alan
>
> On Mon, May 19, 2008 at 7:25 AM, F. Ronald Rader <f.ronald.rader at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>   
>> i used a freight forwarder called  Pro Service in LA.
>> however any freight forwarder can do it.
>> wrap it in a double green trash bag, and let them box it.
>> ron rader
>>
>> On Sun, May 18, 2008 at 1:53 PM, D HALL <dthall at btinternet.com> wrote:
>>     
>>> Hi
>>>  Could somebody offer suggestions as to a shipping agent who could ship a
>>>       
>> gearbox from the PA to the UK. If there is any body financial interest or
>> not could they please respond.
>>     
>>>  TIA, David

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sun May 18 23:01:54 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 22:01:54 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Hot Healeys
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0805181938r6564cda7qf889705c1a0e8371@mail.gmail.com>
References: <48304DBA.50400@comcast.net> <48306A34.7000308@pacbell.net>	
	<4830C4E3.40401@comcast.net>
	<ff59076c0805181938r6564cda7qf889705c1a0e8371@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <483109C2.20504@comcast.net>

Hmmmm ... I fail to see why exhaust wrap would cause more water in the 
downpipes after shutdown than no wrap.  If anything, the retained heat 
would boil the water off more completely.   Conventional wisdom is that 
the water that rusts out exhausts comes from short trips that don't 
allow the system to heat up enough to boil off condensed moisture 
(witness the steam coming from exhausts when engines and ambient temps 
are cold).  I take mostly long trips in my Healey, and I've yet to rust 
out an exhaust (I've battered several to death, however, over nearly 
100K miles).  If anything, more heat in the exhaust is a good thing WRT 
rust.  IMO, stainless steel is a waste of money in a Healey--you'll 
trash a muffler before it rusts, mild or stainless.

I built "Frankenmuffler" from stock (Ansa) piping and aftermarket 
glasspacks--no baffles, but the fiberglass packing may not survive the 
heat.  The Ansa muffler was glasspacks too, with no internal baffling.  
I've heard from various sources that all Healey mufflers--including 
OEM--were glasspacks (that's been my experience so far). 


bs


Alan Seigrist wrote:
> Bob -
>  
> It's not the water in the exhaust gasses when the car is running, its 
> the ambient water that comes into the exhaust system after you shut 
> the motor off.  That's what causes all the rust.  If you have SS 
> exhaust, it should be less of a concern.  Plus the additional heat 
> will cause more post shut down corrosion in your mufflers if they are 
> mild steel.  It wouldn't suprise me if the baffles in your mufflers 
> break loose sometime soon (the welds holding the baffles always rust 
> out first).  Of couse, if you have SS it will be less of an issue.
>  
> Alan
>
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From gbrierton at hotmail.com  Mon May 19 06:13:03 2008
From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (G. Brierton)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 08:13:03 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] cockpit safety
Message-ID: <BLU107-DS21AA6F89950479F3EBB1BB3C50@phx.gbl>

Has anyone ever placed a "shear-pin" type connector in the steering column of
a BJ8?  Seems that might reduce the spear effect in a crash.
Gary B

From phillip_hull at iinet.net.au  Mon May 19 06:26:17 2008
From: phillip_hull at iinet.net.au (Phillip Hull)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 20:26:17 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] BJ7 Throttle Linkage Wanted.
References: <338975.88833.qm@web51402.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <0205223935994F7791F25D674018375C@phil>

Hi Rick,

I don't have a throttle linkage to sell, but I bought the complete 
remanufactured throttle linkage for a BJ8 new from AH Spares in the UK and 
posted it pack to Australia last year.  It was around about UK Pounds 100 or 
so, if that's any help.  Postage wasn't so much.

Regards,

Phillip M. Hull
HBJ8L-29524
Perth, Australia


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Neville" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
To: <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 1:28 AM
Subject: [Healeys] BJ7 Throttle Linkage Wanted.


>   Anyone have a complete BJ7 throttle linkage and carb coupling shaft
>   they'd like to sell?  Please reply off list.
>   Thanks
>   Rick
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From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Mon May 19 06:27:17 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 08:27:17 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] ID Timken bearings
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0805181929o76268bacw289244b77122d34d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20080518202126.TTXZ5.36945.imail@eastrmwml09>
	<ff59076c0805181929o76268bacw289244b77122d34d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <006301c8b9ab$ada30f70$6600a8c0@michael>

Unfortunately I have packed away my bearing books but those look like front
wheel bearing numbers to me...I don't know what the 2 races thing is all
about.

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 Alan Seigrist
Sent: May 18, 2008 10:30 PM
To: pennell at cox.net
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] ID Timken bearings

The only dual race bearings on a healey are the rear axle bearings, dual
race ball bearings.

On Mon, May 19, 2008 at 8:21 AM, <pennell at cox.net> wrote:

> Listers,
>
> While browsing the garage today I came across some Timken  bearings and
was
> wondering if anyone could identify their Healey application.  The numbers
> are:
>     LM67010 with 2 races - new
>     LM11910 with 2 races - new
> Any help is much appreciated!
>
> Keith Pennell

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon May 19 06:28:14 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 20:28:14 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] cockpit safety
In-Reply-To: <BLU107-DS21AA6F89950479F3EBB1BB3C50@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU107-DS21AA6F89950479F3EBB1BB3C50@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805190528ubf0785s9bcf2a42fdc92ce2@mail.gmail.com>

Gary -

Both Dennis Welch and Cape International make this exact type of
steering column for the healey.

Best,

Alan



On 5/19/08, G. Brierton <gbrierton at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Has anyone ever placed a "shear-pin" type connector in the steering column
> of
> a BJ8?  Seems that might reduce the spear effect in a crash.
> Gary B
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-- 
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'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From autofarm at cyg.net  Mon May 19 06:41:55 2008
From: autofarm at cyg.net (Bob Yule)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 08:41:55 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healey motors.
References: <002401c8b946$accca080$4001a8c0@saybrook1>
	<a3b984e10805181916t19809105q578a6e92779e78a9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <006101c8b9ad$b9d11fb0$6500a8c0@OFFICE>

    I think you guys have got this 'arse backwards.  The early Ferguson 
tractors were powered by Standard Car Co. motors.  So although the motors 
would have been the same in some cars & tractors, they would not have been 
stamped Ferguson.
Cheers.......Bob
Check out our web site www.autofarm.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Ewald" <richard.ewald at gmail.com>
To: "wpollock at inbox" <wpollock at inbox.com>
Cc: "list" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 10:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey motors.


> Well if my memory is playing tricks, it was TR-2 and Tr-3 that had 
> Fergerson
> tractor motors.  Massive wet sleeve motors that were pretty much bullet
> proof.
> Rick
>
> On Sun, May 18, 2008 at 5:24 PM, wpollock at inbox <wpollock at inbox.com> 
> wrote:
>
>> Today,I was talking with a guy who formerly had a 1960 model of a Healey.
>>  He
>> claims that he had the word "Fergerson"stamped on the engine block.  We 
>> are
>> both wondering if this is true or is his memory playing tricks.  Any
>> connection to the Fergerson tractor company.
>>
>> Can anyuone share any light on this subject.
>>
>> Bill Pollock
>>
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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Mon May 19 06:45:11 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 05:45:11 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Hot Healeys
In-Reply-To: <483109C2.20504@comcast.net>
References: <48304DBA.50400@comcast.net> <48306A34.7000308@pacbell.net>	
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	<483109C2.20504@comcast.net>
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I believe the phenomenon of concern with wrapping exhaust pipes is high
temperature corrosion, which doesn't require the presence of a liquid
electrolyte.  The additional heat retained in the pipes due to the wrapping
just makes the high-temp corrosion problem more severe than it normally is.

I would have to disagree that a stainless exhaust system is a waste of money
in a Healey.  I went through two stock exhaust systems before I installed my
stainless system in 1986.  It's still hanging in there and good as new, as
far as I can tell, after 90,000 miles or so.  Of course, it does have some
dents and scrapes on the bottom of the mufflers.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC   USA

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob
Spidell
Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 10:02 PM
Cc: healeylist
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hot Healeys

Hmmmm ... I fail to see why exhaust wrap would cause more water in the 
downpipes after shutdown than no wrap.  If anything, the retained heat 
would boil the water off more completely.   Conventional wisdom is that 
the water that rusts out exhausts comes from short trips that don't 
allow the system to heat up enough to boil off condensed moisture 
(witness the steam coming from exhausts when engines and ambient temps 
are cold).  I take mostly long trips in my Healey, and I've yet to rust 
out an exhaust (I've battered several to death, however, over nearly 
100K miles).  If anything, more heat in the exhaust is a good thing WRT 
rust.  IMO, stainless steel is a waste of money in a Healey--you'll 
trash a muffler before it rusts, mild or stainless.

From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Mon May 19 06:46:08 2008
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 22:46:08 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Healey motors.
In-Reply-To: <006101c8b9ad$b9d11fb0$6500a8c0@OFFICE>
Message-ID: <C3BC81162BC345A88FA196589FAC38FF@PatrickQuinnPC>

G'day

Interesting.

We call it arse about face. But if I'm standing on my head aren't I face
about arse?

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 Bob
Yule
Sent: Monday, 19 May 2008 10:42 PM
To: Richard Ewald; wpollock at inbox
Cc: list
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey motors.

    I think you guys have got this 'arse backwards.  The early Ferguson 
tractors were powered by Standard Car Co. motors.  So although the motors 
would have been the same in some cars & tractors, they would not have been 
stamped Ferguson.
Cheers.......Bob
Check out our web site www.autofarm.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Ewald" <richard.ewald at gmail.com>
To: "wpollock at inbox" <wpollock at inbox.com>
Cc: "list" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 10:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey motors.


> Well if my memory is playing tricks, it was TR-2 and Tr-3 that had 
> Fergerson
> tractor motors.  Massive wet sleeve motors that were pretty much bullet
> proof.
> Rick
>
> On Sun, May 18, 2008 at 5:24 PM, wpollock at inbox <wpollock at inbox.com> 
> wrote:
>
>> Today,I was talking with a guy who formerly had a 1960 model of a Healey.
>>  He
>> claims that he had the word "Fergerson"stamped on the engine block.  We 
>> are
>> both wondering if this is true or is his memory playing tricks.  Any
>> connection to the Fergerson tractor company.
>>
>> Can anyuone share any light on this subject.
>>
>> Bill Pollock
>>
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From ampole at hotmail.com  Mon May 19 06:50:07 2008
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 12:50:07 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] ID Timken bearings
In-Reply-To: <20080518202126.TTXZ5.36945.imail@eastrmwml09>
References: <20080518202126.TTXZ5.36945.imail@eastrmwml09>
Message-ID: <BLU108-W64E564E7D114389AAFA9BD5C50@phx.gbl>

Keith
They are for a bj8 front stub axle, inner and outer bearings,
LM67010 OUTER  LM67048 TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
LM11910 OUTER  LM11949 TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
cheers Andy> Listers,> > While browsing the garage today I came across some
Timken bearings and was wondering if anyone could identify their Healey
application. The numbers are:> LM67010 with 2 races - new> LM11910 with 2
races - new> Any help is much appreciated!> > Keith Pennell>
_________________________________________________________________

http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/msnnkmgl0010000002ukm/direct/01/

From bspidell at comcast.net  Mon May 19 08:14:16 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 07:14:16 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Hot Healeys
In-Reply-To: <000001c8b9ae$2dd65b50$898311f0$@rr.com>
References: <48304DBA.50400@comcast.net> <48306A34.7000308@pacbell.net>	
	<4830C4E3.40401@comcast.net>
	<ff59076c0805181938r6564cda7qf889705c1a0e8371@mail.gmail.com>
	<483109C2.20504@comcast.net> <000001c8b9ae$2dd65b50$898311f0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <48318B38.9000207@comcast.net>

Steve,

How did your mild steel mufflers fail, rust or trauma?  Has your Healey 
usage and/or your driving habits changed (i.e. did your Healey go from 
daily driver/commute car to long trips only)?  I suspect the SS mufflers 
might, on average, be better built than no-name mild steel (though I've 
heard complaints about at least one SS brand).  My Ansa was very well 
built, and showed no signs of internal corrosion over approximately 80K 
miles.  SS might be preferable in areas that salt their roads, but who 
drives in the salt (and the muffler would be the least of their worries)?

As for high temperature corrosion, I found very little substantive info 
with a net search (even the Wikipedia article was surprisingly sparse).  
The info I did find linked HTC with sulfur, lead and vanadium in the 
fuel.  Lead has been gone for a couple decades, and I believe sulfur in 
autogas has been largely eliminated as well (we're even getting it 
mostly out of diesel).  As for vanadium, I have no idea.

bs


BJ8 Healeys wrote:
> I believe the phenomenon of concern with wrapping exhaust pipes is high
> temperature corrosion, which doesn't require the presence of a liquid
> electrolyte.  The additional heat retained in the pipes due to the wrapping
> just makes the high-temp corrosion problem more severe than it normally is.
>
> I would have to disagree that a stainless exhaust system is a waste of money
> in a Healey.  I went through two stock exhaust systems before I installed my
> stainless system in 1986.  It's still hanging in there and good as new, as
> far as I can tell, after 90,000 miles or so.  Of course, it does have some
> dents and scrapes on the bottom of the mufflers.
>
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC   USA
>
>   
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
*******************************************************************

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon May 19 08:45:36 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 22:45:36 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Healey motors.
In-Reply-To: <006101c8b9ad$b9d11fb0$6500a8c0@OFFICE>
References: <002401c8b946$accca080$4001a8c0@saybrook1>
	<a3b984e10805181916t19809105q578a6e92779e78a9@mail.gmail.com>
	<006101c8b9ad$b9d11fb0$6500a8c0@OFFICE>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805190745m7b5c6958r3db284ae6be450f6@mail.gmail.com>

Wasn't them tractors driven by Turd Ferguson on Jeopardy?



On Mon, May 19, 2008 at 8:41 PM, Bob Yule <autofarm at cyg.net> wrote:

>    I think you guys have got this 'arse backwards.  The early Ferguson
> tractors were powered by Standard Car Co. motors.  So although the motors
> would have been the same in some cars & tractors, they would not have been
> stamped Ferguson.
> Cheers.......Bob
> Check out our web site www.autofarm.net
>  ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard Ewald" <richard.ewald at gmail.com>
> To: "wpollock at inbox" <wpollock at inbox.com>
> Cc: "list" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 10:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey motors.
>
>
> > Well if my memory is playing tricks, it was TR-2 and Tr-3 that had
> > Fergerson
> > tractor motors.  Massive wet sleeve motors that were pretty much bullet
> > proof.
> > Rick
> >
> > On Sun, May 18, 2008 at 5:24 PM, wpollock at inbox <wpollock at inbox.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Today,I was talking with a guy who formerly had a 1960 model of a
> Healey.
> >>  He
> >> claims that he had the word "Fergerson"stamped on the engine block.  We
> >> are
> >> both wondering if this is true or is his memory playing tricks.  Any
> >> connection to the Fergerson tractor company.
> >>
> >> Can anyuone share any light on this subject.

From rjh.co at tx.rr.com  Mon May 19 08:55:59 2008
From: rjh.co at tx.rr.com (rjhco)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 09:55:59 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] ID Timken bearings
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0805181929o76268bacw289244b77122d34d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20080518202126.TTXZ5.36945.imail@eastrmwml09>
	<ff59076c0805181929o76268bacw289244b77122d34d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000601c8b9c0$7375f9b0$5a61ed10$@co@tx.rr.com>

Here are the bearing numbers for the front Wheel Bearings for Big Healey

Outer Timpkin			Bearing:  LM11949		Race:
LM11910		
Inner Timpkin			Bearing:  LM67048	           Race:
LM67010	

Best regards,
Jim Hockert
Dallas, TX
BJ8 Open Roads Rally Car

From deemi at juno.com  Mon May 19 08:59:44 2008
From: deemi at juno.com (deemi at juno.com)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 10:59:44 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Ferguson engines
Message-ID: <20080519.105944.3112.6.deemi@juno.com>

Interesting tidbit is the Ferguson brothers who developed tractors, both
of Ireland, one was well known for this tractors, the other was the owner
of the huge fergus motors in NY city,

of course he sold triumphs and morgans fitted out with the engines, but
not healeys that i know of.

my old super sports morgan was ordered for racing by fergus motors for
SCCA on the east coast in the 60's

the engine is tough but harmonics lead to a blow up of the crank at over
6k as 3rd main lets go and the block has a hole in it back on right side.

when on the farm we had a massey ferguson i think it was from the late
40's

Bob Bowie in Maine

From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Mon May 19 11:40:56 2008
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 18:40:56 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healeys at Goodwood
Message-ID: <20080519174049.1C66A18766A@autox.team.net>

Went to Saturday and Sunday of Austin Healey Sprite 50th birthday bash at
Goodwood here in UK.

1) Have never seen so many Frogeyes in my life. Nor 3000s for that matter.
Usually find my BT7 in a car park without any trouble. Yesterday there was a
sea of Healeys lined up in rows so cars not so easy to find!

 2) I'd guess that there were more "Big" Healeys than little ones.

3) The outings onto the race track were curious to watch. People in "period"
dress,so emphasis on flat caps and tweed. Strange to see them whizzing
around without helmets. But all very proper, little overtaking and no
aggressive driving.

4) Some fantastic cars there. The rally cars were well represented.2 of the
ARXs for example.

5) The Le Mans special, whose name/serial escapes me, was there on display
and on track.

6) Interesting how the major UK suppliers are "developing" different things
in different areas. AH Spares, for example, seems to be doing a lot of body
panel work, also chassis. And, in rather a different area, their fuel
injection system looks the business as we say. Though whether one would want
to go that far is quite a choice. Denis Welch continues with engine bits.
Their racer, Number One, revs like a Honda motor bike! Did I read that it'll
do 8,500 rpm? Sounds like it. It didn't like idling!

Cape doing a lot of work on specials/one offs and rebuilds..all immaculate
looking. The Cape 100 and 3000 look very smart. SCParts just plodding
along..not the same since they were taken over.

7) Extraordinary the lengths, it seems to me, that some people will go to to
make their Healeys, primarily 3000s, as modern as possible in their engines
and handling. Seems that, by the time they've finished, they might as well
have bought a BMW. But, sincerely meant, each to his own. No flames please.
I don't care what people do to their cars.

8) A Sebring kit there. Didn't do anything for me. Was all by itself as if
the other Big Healeys were shunning it! Seemed to me that they'd got
virtually every compound curve wrong so it looked like a Healey at first
glance but then just looked wrong. Interior very naff. An HMC MkIV also.
Body much better than the Sebring and the interior not too bad...a bit
overcooked perhaps. Those things cost a lot. You can buy a top rate BJ8 for
HMC money so would one bother??

9) A 4000 there, the RR engined one. Very nice looking car. Walked past it
without really noticing that it was different..just something caught my
attention. The extra width I suppose.

10) Maroon metallic flake, on a MkII BT7, doesn't do it for me!

11) Some Nasty Boy 100s. Very smart, beautifully engineered. Never ever
actually seen one before! Had always assumed that they'd be thrown together
bodges, but these looked immaculate inside. Bet they go like rockets. 

All nicely organized in a perfect location. Weather OK on Sat and perfect on
Sun. Drove up from Devon; used plenty of fuel. Pity at today's prices, but
needs must!

Simon Lachlan

From healeyviews at aol.com  Mon May 19 12:39:54 2008
From: healeyviews at aol.com (healeyviews)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 19:39:54 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] USA winner at Goodwood
Message-ID: <95FD4055.5992.4AE9.BE01.B71C86DC6163@aol.com>

May 18 Goodwood House England

The raffle winner of the 1968 Austin Healey Sprite Mk4 1275cc, 65bhp @6,000
rpm, Tartan Red is Stella and Bob Gilleland of Texas USA.

This car was meticulously prepared by the organizers of the International
Healey Weekend 2008 and came registered for the road and ready to drive away
with 1 years insurance.  Not prepared for a non-UK winner, details remain to
be decided. For now the Gillelands are storing the car in the UK and enjoying
an unexpected win. At #2/ticket, several thousand tickets sold; truly a
phenomenal win.

The event has been a collection of Healeys to behold and a worldwide gathering
with friends from Australia, Germany, Ireland, Holland, France and USA. Many
cars took advantage of the opportunity to drive the Goodwood Circuit as well
as the Goodwood House hill climb. The House was also the location of a
Saturday black tie gala amid 1800s  decor. 

 Healey sounds were everywhere, friendships made and renewed. The gathering of
Special Cars under the direction of Paul and Sharon Woolmer was a gathering of
cars and owners rarely seen. Included were the WSM developers, Douglas
Wilson-Spratt and James McManus. Former race drivers were united ... and drove
... their winning cars. A newly created SPL 227 Bonneville Endurance car made
its debut, prepared by Jeremy Welch. The replica SR2 by Brian Wheel, Le Mans
racer 1968, was present, resplendent in its original color.

Although chilly and cloudy Friday and Saturday, the sun shown over England on
Sunday.

With rocker cover racers on the front lawn and high tea in the Mansion, a
marvelous British outing with a grand finish.

Melody Cooke
Bill Emerson

From wsteinman at pogolaw.com  Mon May 19 12:34:40 2008
From: wsteinman at pogolaw.com (Steinman, Bill)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 14:34:40 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Anyone want to trade my BJ8 for their BN1 or BN2?
In-Reply-To: <F56FBA314E8E5A41895F0DA8F6716A6D11D6F27C@emss04m11.us.lmco.com>
References: <F56FBA314E8E5A41895F0DA8F6716A6D11D6F27C@emss04m11.us.lmco.com>
Message-ID: <82A974D0BA5A5E4C85412B56F8C0D4B206DB98@US-EXCH-VS02.US.PGFM.NET>

Howdy all!

Here's an interesting question -- anyone have a BN1 or BN2 that they
want to swap for my BJ8?



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From GSFuqua1 at aol.com  Mon May 19 12:44:09 2008
From: GSFuqua1 at aol.com (GSFuqua1 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 14:44:09 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] USA winner at Goodwood
Message-ID: <cd7.30205e9b.35632479@aol.com>

Personal opinion here but if there ever was a deserving couple to win 
something like this it is the Gilleland's.  They are tremendous Healey supporters!!
 
Cheers to all,
 
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From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Mon May 19 13:10:02 2008
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 21:10:02 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Shipping from the USA
Message-ID: <000001c8b9e3$f18be0d0$145b457e@tm4>

Try to find someone specializing in shipping from US to UK. I use a freight
forwarder to ship stuff to Poland from US (polamerusa.com) and they are MUCH
cheaper than any of the UPS, DHL, etc crowd. When I shipped my LGT John
Deere tractor I paid $250 for it to my door in Poland. (that was surface, of
course.)

 

 

Tadek

 

 

Message: 4

Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 21:53:42 +0100 (BST)

From: D HALL <dthall at btinternet.com>

Subject: [Healeys] Shipping from the USA

To: healeys at autox.team.net

Message-ID: <58424.73439.qm at web86407.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>

Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

 

Hi 

  Could somebody offer suggestions as to a shipping agent who could ship a
gearbox from the PA to the UK. If there is any body financial interest or
not could they please respond.

  TIA, David

 

 

David Hall

From wsteinman at pogolaw.com  Mon May 19 13:39:09 2008
From: wsteinman at pogolaw.com (Steinman, Bill)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 15:39:09 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] To those in the the DC area:
Message-ID: <82A974D0BA5A5E4C85412B56F8C0D4B206DBA0@US-EXCH-VS02.US.PGFM.NET>

Howdy all!  Some friends and I in the DC area have been toying with the
idea of putting together a loose confederation (let's NOT use the word
"club") of LBC owners to get together from time to time.  Sort of a
"cars and coffee" type idea, followed perhaps by a drive in the area.
Most of us are in the Bethesda-Chevy Chase-NW DC area, but that of
course isn't essential.  If you've got a Healey and you're in the DC
area, and wouldn't mind gathering with other LBC people on an informal
basis -- like a Saturday morning in a supermarket or starbucks parking
lot -- drop me an email!




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


Bill S.
2005 Lotus Elise
1968 Triumph TR-250
1968 MGC Tourer
1966 Austin Healey 3000 Mk III
1965 Sunbeam Tiger
1959 Austin Healey 3000

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From medlabinc at msn.com  Mon May 19 15:10:58 2008
From: medlabinc at msn.com (Dick Matson)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 14:10:58 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  Healey motors.
Message-ID: <BAY109-DAV8FA016C88E84F1054A858A2C50@phx.gbl>

Except - except for possible cracks between #2 and #3 exhaust ports which are
next to each other in the center of the head.  Once having the problem myself
and looking for a used head I received three of them before finding an OK one
without that problem.  In the late 60s.

Dick Matson
Bj8
----- Original
Message ----- 
From: Richard Ewald<mailto:richard.ewald at gmail.com> 
To:
wpollock at inbox<mailto:wpollock at inbox> 
Cc:
list<mailto:healeys at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 7:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey motors.


Well if my memory is playing
tricks, it was TR-2 and Tr-3 that had Fergerson
tractor motors.  Massive wet
sleeve motors that were pretty much bullet
proof.
Rick

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon May 19 16:33:17 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 16:33:17 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healeys at Goodwood
References: <20080519174049.1C66A18766A@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <010201c8ba00$55e50d60$6801a8c0@shop>

<<8) A Sebring kit there.>>

I didn't even know they were still around, Simon!!  POS<G>

<<Didn't do anything for me.>>

You are NOT alone there!!!  LOL

<<Was all by itself as if the other Big Healeys were shunning it!>>

There was a doubt in your mind<G>??  Of COURSE they were!!!  
With good reason, I might add!!

Kinda of a funny story.  17-18 years ago wife talked me into going to the Chi Auto Show (which IS kinda un-real) even tho I have absolutely NO use for the things called "cars" then or now!!  Evidenced by my daily driver for the past 20+ years has been 1 of 2 '70 El Caminos!!  Amber, my current one is #9 in Caminos I have owned CONSECUTIVELY!!

Anyway, the were a pair of Sebrings on display with the same bonnet badge as we all know and love!!  Next AM I called DMH and told him about it for which he thanked me.  Had to go back to the show the following Friday (4 days later) with Healey Friends in town visiting just to go to show.  I steered us very early on the Sebring "booth" just so they could see one.

Guess what was no longer on the front of the cars (just 2 holes)???  
I L'dOL!!!

Ed
'63 BJ-7 (Hortense THE Healey wearing STD ILL plates    AH BJ 7    )
'70 El Camino (Amber wearing STD ILL truck plates    AH BJ 7    )[#9]
'70 El Camino (Blackie wearing STD ILL generic truck plates)[#8]
        in SERIOUS need of full resto, so for sale (org & complete)
'73 Black Tulip MGB (Murial wearing STD ILL plates    CINS 73    )[wife's]
'06 Malibu Maxx (Silvia)[wife's](fantastic "new" car, if there is one<G>)

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Mon May 19 15:49:19 2008
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 14:49:19 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Casting marks on Healey blocks
In-Reply-To: <002401c8b946$accca080$4001a8c0@saybrook1>
References: <002401c8b946$accca080$4001a8c0@saybrook1>
Message-ID: <5CA846E4-07EA-4771-A29C-71E309030700@sbcglobal.net>

We had a odd Healey motor one time that no one could give a answer  
to. It was in a early BN1 and on the side of the block just above the  
starter cast into the block was the word   "SPECIAL"  This was  
actually cast into the block when it was made. I have never seen  
another one since.




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

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Mon May 19 15:51:49 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 17:51:49 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] To those in the the DC area:
Message-ID: <bbc.23fe8417.35635075@aol.com>

Bill--
 
I don't know if you have an aversion to clubs but if not you are  certainly 
welcome to attend any of the Capital Area Austin-Healey Club's  meetings and 
functions.  Our website can be found at:  _www.capitalhealeys.org_ 
(http://www.capitalhealeys.org) .  I'm  attaching a copy of our latest newsletter which I 
edit, which can also be  viewed on our site.
 
Best--Michael Oritt
-----------------------------------------------  
 
 
In a message dated 5/19/2008 3:43:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
wsteinman at pogolaw.com writes:

Howdy  all!  Some friends and I in the DC area have been toying with the
idea  of putting together a loose confederation (let's NOT use the word
"club")  of LBC owners to get together from time to time.  Sort of a
"cars and  coffee" type idea, followed perhaps by a drive in the area.
Most of us are  in the Bethesda-Chevy Chase-NW DC area, but that of
course isn't  essential.  If you've got a Healey and you're in the DC
area, and  wouldn't mind gathering with other LBC people on an informal
basis -- like  a Saturday morning in a supermarket or starbucks parking
lot -- drop me an  email!









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From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Mon May 19 15:52:28 2008
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 22:52:28 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Casting marks on Healey blocks
In-Reply-To: <5CA846E4-07EA-4771-A29C-71E309030700@sbcglobal.net>
References: <002401c8b946$accca080$4001a8c0@saybrook1>
	<5CA846E4-07EA-4771-A29C-71E309030700@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <20080519215218.D6BA718786F@autox.team.net>

A silly question but WAS it special? Or maybe had been special once?
Simon

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+simon.lachlan=homecall.co.uk at autox.team.net 

We had a odd Healey motor one time that no one could give a answer  
to. It was in a early BN1 and on the side of the block just above the  
starter cast into the block was the word   "SPECIAL"  This was  
actually cast into the block when it was made. I have never seen  
another one since.




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

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Mon May 19 16:05:41 2008
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 15:05:41 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Casting marks on Healey blocks
In-Reply-To: <200805192152.m4JLqelp030705@flpi096.prodigy.net>
References: <002401c8b946$accca080$4001a8c0@saybrook1>
	<5CA846E4-07EA-4771-A29C-71E309030700@sbcglobal.net>
	<200805192152.m4JLqelp030705@flpi096.prodigy.net>
Message-ID: <DF008D95-322E-4AF6-8638-8040A42C4A06@sbcglobal.net>

Everything about the block seemed normal when we rebuilt it.


On May 19, 2008, at 2:52 PM, Simon Lachlan wrote:

> A silly question but WAS it special? Or maybe had been special once?
> Simon
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+simon.lachlan=homecall.co.uk at autox.team.net
>
> We had a odd Healey motor one time that no one could give a answer
> to. It was in a early BN1 and on the side of the block just above the
> starter cast into the block was the word   "SPECIAL"  This was
> actually cast into the block when it was made. I have never seen
> another one since.
>
>
>
>
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> Stockton Ca 95205
> 209-948-8767

From wpollock at inbox.com  Mon May 19 17:43:36 2008
From: wpollock at inbox.com (wpollock@inbox)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 19:43:36 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] backfiring
Message-ID: <003901c8ba0a$289e9560$4001a8c0@saybrook1>

What causes excessive back firing when you lift off the gas,in particular if
you are at speed.  Is it misadjusted carbs or timing or both.  Whats the
cure?

Bill Pollock
100-6

From rusd at sitestar.net  Mon May 19 18:24:12 2008
From: rusd at sitestar.net (Dave Russell)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 18:24:12 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] backfiring
In-Reply-To: <003901c8ba0a$289e9560$4001a8c0@saybrook1>
References: <003901c8ba0a$289e9560$4001a8c0@saybrook1>
Message-ID: <48321A2C.3080303@sitestar.net>

Air leaks in the exhaust system is the most likely cause.

Dave Russell

wpollock at inbox wrote:

>What causes excessive back firing when you lift off the gas,in particular if
>you are at speed.  Is it misadjusted carbs or timing or both.  Whats the
>cure?
>
>Bill Pollock
>100-6

From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net  Mon May 19 19:17:51 2008
From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 21:17:51 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] ID Timken bearings
References: <20080518202126.TTXZ5.36945.imail@eastrmwml09><ff59076c0805181929o76268bacw289244b77122d34d@mail.gmail.com>
	<000601c8b9c0$7375f9b0$5a61ed10$@co@tx.rr.com>
Message-ID: <002c01c8ba17$72513d40$b251e104@markl946cfrd7q>

That would be for the BJs,  the earlier biggies were different  numbers 
cause the axle was a different size.  Been down that road.

Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "rjhco" <rjh.co at tx.rr.com>
To: "'Alan Seigrist'" <healey.nut at gmail.com>; <pennell at cox.net>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 10:55 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] ID Timken bearings


> Here are the bearing numbers for the front Wheel Bearings for Big Healey
>
> Outer Timpkin Bearing:  LM11949 Race:
> LM11910
> Inner Timpkin Bearing:  LM67048            Race:
> LM67010
>
> Best regards,
> Jim Hockert
> Dallas, TX
> BJ8 Open Roads Rally Car
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From npaul72464 at aol.com  Mon May 19 19:29:27 2008
From: npaul72464 at aol.com (npaul72464 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 21:29:27 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] backfiring
In-Reply-To: <48321A2C.3080303@sitestar.net>
References: <003901c8ba0a$289e9560$4001a8c0@saybrook1>
	<48321A2C.3080303@sitestar.net>
Message-ID: <8CA883013CCE7D5-138C-3663@webmail-me17.sysops.aol.com>

 My BN7 backfires if it's running too lean.
Ned Paulsen


 


 

-----Original Message-----
From: Dave Russell <rusd at sitestar.net>
To: wpollock at inbox <wpollock at inbox.com>
Cc: list <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, 19 May 2008 8:24 pm
Subject: Re: [Healeys] backfiring










Air leaks in the exhaust system is the most likely cause.

Dave Russell

wpollock at inbox wrote:

>What causes excessive back firing when you lift off the gas,in particular if
>you are at speed.  Is it misadjusted carbs or timing or both.  Whats the
>cure?
>
>Bill Pollock
>100-6
Healeys at autox.team.net
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From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Mon May 19 20:20:38 2008
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (James  Shope)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 19:20:38 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] click and clack
Message-ID: <005701c8ba20$183845c0$5201a8c0@Jim>

did anyone else hear car talk saturday  about the guy in florida finding the
car of his dreams, a 62 austin-healey.  it had been sitting about 25 years and
the guy wanted to know what he had to do to get it going.   anyone on the list
selling a 62 healey?    hjim

From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com  Mon May 19 21:59:07 2008
From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins)
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 20:59:07 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] click and clack
In-Reply-To: <005701c8ba20$183845c0$5201a8c0@Jim>
References: <005701c8ba20$183845c0$5201a8c0@Jim>
Message-ID: <BLU117-W2303759F9D46B8AC244B12BFC40@phx.gbl>

Yup, I heard it, driving on the way to the airport; It's amazing how many
people continue to find "garage deals" of one sort or other. But they know
nothing about what to do once found...

Richard of KY/CA
1960 BN7
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon May 19 22:04:24 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 12:04:24 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] backfiring
In-Reply-To: <003901c8ba0a$289e9560$4001a8c0@saybrook1>
References: <003901c8ba0a$289e9560$4001a8c0@saybrook1>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805192104r8ff32c0uda3706ef3c1b3512@mail.gmail.com>

Bill -

This usually suggests you have to do a complete tune up.  It can be caused
by a myriad of factors but the symptom is partially burned fuel which when
it hits the cold atmosphere gives a pop.  Do a complete tune up first and
then see if you still have the symptoms.

Alan

On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 7:43 AM, wpollock at inbox <wpollock at inbox.com> wrote:

> What causes excessive back firing when you lift off the gas,in particular
> if
> you are at speed.  Is it misadjusted carbs or timing or both.  Whats the
> cure?
>
> Bill Pollock
> 100-6

From amalin at mac.com  Mon May 19 22:20:21 2008
From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin)
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 00:20:21 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] ID Timken bearings
In-Reply-To: <002c01c8ba17$72513d40$b251e104@markl946cfrd7q>
References: <20080518202126.TTXZ5.36945.imail@eastrmwml09>
	<ff59076c0805181929o76268bacw289244b77122d34d@mail.gmail.com>
	<000601c8b9c0$7375f9b0$5a61ed10$%co@tx.rr.com>
	<002c01c8ba17$72513d40$b251e104@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <70536745-93B8-4627-87DF-A8572A3B3322@mac.com>

Anyone know the bearing part numbers for earlier 3000 Healeys?

Al Malin
Tricarb


On May 19, 2008, at 9:17 PM, Mark and Kathy wrote:

> That would be for the BJs,  the earlier biggies were different   
> numbers
> cause the axle was a different size.  Been down that road.
>
> Mark
>
>
>> Here are the bearing numbers for the front Wheel Bearings for Big  
>> Healey
>>
>> Outer Timpkin Bearing:  LM11949 Race:
>> LM11910
>> Inner Timpkin Bearing:  LM67048            Race:
>> LM67010

From ah3000me at gmail.com  Tue May 20 04:34:50 2008
From: ah3000me at gmail.com (T W)
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 06:34:50 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] click and clack
In-Reply-To: <BLU117-W2303759F9D46B8AC244B12BFC40@phx.gbl>
References: <005701c8ba20$183845c0$5201a8c0@Jim>
	<BLU117-W2303759F9D46B8AC244B12BFC40@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <d9b7a14d0805200334y7717056ra466bfc87dc0b08f@mail.gmail.com>

If you missed it, you can hear it online:
http://www.cartalk.com/Radio/Show/online.html

- Tom

From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net  Tue May 20 04:29:13 2008
From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy)
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 06:29:13 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] ID Timken bearings
References: <20080518202126.TTXZ5.36945.imail@eastrmwml09>
	<ff59076c0805181929o76268bacw289244b77122d34d@mail.gmail.com>
	<000601c8b9c0$7375f9b0$5a61ed10$%co@tx.rr.com>
	<002c01c8ba17$72513d40$b251e104@markl946cfrd7q>
	<70536745-93B8-4627-87DF-A8572A3B3322@mac.com>
Message-ID: <001101c8ba66$a6371f40$58318304@markl946cfrd7q>

Let me make my daily trip to my Healey House and I will get back.  I have 
them
sitting on the shelf waiting for install.

Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Al Malin" <amalin at mac.com>
To: "Mark and Kathy" <mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net>
Cc: <healeys at Autox.Team.Net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 12:20 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] ID Timken bearings


> Anyone know the bearing part numbers for earlier 3000 Healeys?
>
> Al Malin
> Tricarb
>
>
> On May 19, 2008, at 9:17 PM, Mark and Kathy wrote:
>
>> That would be for the BJs,  the earlier biggies were different   numbers
>> cause the axle was a different size.  Been down that road.
>>
>> Mark
>>
>>
>>> Here are the bearing numbers for the front Wheel Bearings for Big 
>>> Healey
>>>
>>> Outer Timpkin Bearing:  LM11949 Race:
>>> LM11910
>>> Inner Timpkin Bearing:  LM67048            Race:
>>> LM67010

From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net  Tue May 20 04:32:06 2008
From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy)
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 06:32:06 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] click and clack
References: <005701c8ba20$183845c0$5201a8c0@Jim>
	<BLU117-W2303759F9D46B8AC244B12BFC40@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <001201c8ba66$a6d6e1b0$58318304@markl946cfrd7q>

Crap, sorry I missed that one.   The feedback must have been hilarious since 
one of them has or had an MGTD  and their stories about that car are always 
funny.

Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Collins" <gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com>
To: "James Shope" <healeymanjim at hansencc.net>; "healeys" 
<healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 11:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] click and clack


> Yup, I heard it, driving on the way to the airport; It's amazing how many
> people continue to find "garage deals" of one sort or other. But they know
> nothing about what to do once found...
>
> Richard of KY/CA
> 1960 BN7
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From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net  Tue May 20 04:44:23 2008
From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy)
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 06:44:23 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Wire Wheels again
Message-ID: <001301c8ba66$a73afab0$58318304@markl946cfrd7q>

Has anyone been successful at putting a more desirable "silver tone" color on
their new Dayton wire wheels recently.   I am in the process of purchasing new
ww wheels for the Healey but as mentioned previously
the drab grey paint that Dayton insists is original is soooo butt ugly.  I
have
a set on my MGA  and they really don't pop out like the Dunlap color does.

How much of a pain in the ass is it to put a DIY paint coat on the Daytons.
My MGA ww look like they have a top clear coat on them so I imagine that has
to be sanded off first?  I really hate to go through the entire job just to
see the paint start to peel off in a year or two.

Yes,  I know the chrome ww look nicer but I still need the tires,  drum
balancing,  and wheel truing just to get the Healey rolling safely again.
Not to mention a paint job.


What is the personal experience in painting the Daytons?

Mark

From gbrierton at hotmail.com  Tue May 20 05:11:23 2008
From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (G. Brierton)
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 07:11:23 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Wire Wheels again
References: <001301c8ba66$a73afab0$58318304@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <BLU107-DAV10ABDE3D29C87D17B317FAB3C40@phx.gbl>

Have you spoken with Allen at Hendrix Wire Wheels yet?  Their's is the best 
advice.
GaryB 

From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net  Tue May 20 05:37:01 2008
From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy)
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 07:37:01 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Wheel Bearings,  again
Message-ID: <000601c8ba6d$e96ee660$f9cfe004@markl946cfrd7q>

Early  Big Healey  Wheel Bearings

Timken  #s

07087  Bearing  x 2
07196 Race       x2



Set # 6   Bearing and race set   x2        ( that is all the box says)
                                              (Autozone  part #  is 693101)
Timken bearing



Shim  #s   Moss

263-145    .003

263-155    .005


Mark

From bighealey at charter.net  Tue May 20 06:11:37 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 05:11:37 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Wire Wheels again
In-Reply-To: <001301c8ba66$a73afab0$58318304@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <000001c8ba72$a7ef1200$1002a8c0@TRACY>

Mark,

The color will change quickly once you get brake dust on them.  Leave them
and spend the money on the next item.  It think they look better than chrome
personally.

Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Mark and Kathy
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 3:44 AM
To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net
Subject: [Healeys] Wire Wheels again

Has anyone been successful at putting a more desirable "silver tone" color
on
their new Dayton wire wheels recently.   I am in the process of purchasing
new
ww wheels for the Healey but as mentioned previously
the drab grey paint that Dayton insists is original is soooo butt ugly.  I
have
a set on my MGA  and they really don't pop out like the Dunlap color does.

How much of a pain in the ass is it to put a DIY paint coat on the Daytons.
My MGA ww look like they have a top clear coat on them so I imagine that has
to be sanded off first?  I really hate to go through the entire job just to
see the paint start to peel off in a year or two.

Yes,  I know the chrome ww look nicer but I still need the tires,  drum
balancing,  and wheel truing just to get the Healey rolling safely again.
Not to mention a paint job.


What is the personal experience in painting the Daytons?

Mark
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From todd.s.taylor at lmco.com  Tue May 20 06:27:36 2008
From: todd.s.taylor at lmco.com (Taylor, Todd S)
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 08:27:36 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] backfiring
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0805192104r8ff32c0uda3706ef3c1b3512@mail.gmail.com>
References: <003901c8ba0a$289e9560$4001a8c0@saybrook1>
	<ff59076c0805192104r8ff32c0uda3706ef3c1b3512@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F56FBA314E8E5A41895F0DA8F6716A6D142A11D1@emss04m11.us.lmco.com>

Sounds like the points need adjusting.. or renewing...


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+todd.s.taylor=lmco.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+todd.s.taylor=lmco.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Alan Seigrist
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 12:04 AM
To: wpollock at inbox
Cc: list
Subject: Re: [Healeys] backfiring

Bill -

This usually suggests you have to do a complete tune up.  It can be
caused
by a myriad of factors but the symptom is partially burned fuel which
when
it hits the cold atmosphere gives a pop.  Do a complete tune up first
and
then see if you still have the symptoms.

Alan

On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 7:43 AM, wpollock at inbox <wpollock at inbox.com>
wrote:

> What causes excessive back firing when you lift off the gas,in
particular
> if
> you are at speed.  Is it misadjusted carbs or timing or both.  Whats
the
> cure?
>
> Bill Pollock
> 100-6
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From 57healey at gmail.com  Tue May 20 07:35:50 2008
From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson)
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 08:35:50 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] click and clack
In-Reply-To: <001201c8ba66$a6d6e1b0$58318304@markl946cfrd7q>
References: <005701c8ba20$183845c0$5201a8c0@Jim>
	<BLU117-W2303759F9D46B8AC244B12BFC40@phx.gbl>
	<001201c8ba66$a6d6e1b0$58318304@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <743b1e2f0805200635l544475ebndd08a19eeb0a784e@mail.gmail.com>

I heard that on the radio Saturday morning, then about 5 minutes later
a 65 Corvair Convertible (like I sold to help buy my Healey) passed
us.   Double smiles!

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

From dougnewton at sbcglobal.net  Tue May 20 08:55:48 2008
From: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net (Doug Newton)
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 09:55:48 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Carbon Fiber Material/Non Healey
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJqM+k7dGqZHm9DA1W/N/wHCgAAAEAAAAHQIIBvXTA9MmTaXA3HzBXgBAAAAAA==@sbcglobal.net>

Does anyone know where you can purchase Carbon Fiber Sheeting and have any
of you had any experience using it like on wrapping it around flat panels?

Thanks- Doug

PS- Is there a website that would have installation procedures?


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From williamsantiks at hotmail.com  Tue May 20 09:21:36 2008
From: williamsantiks at hotmail.com (William Berg)
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 08:21:36 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Cold Air Box install
Message-ID: <BAY110-W217406840B2CA49F12D9EACDC40@phx.gbl>

So I am installing my cold air box, hose and ITG in-line air fliter. Much to
my dismay I found that we had not
bent the Shroud brace enough . So I disconnected the extended Brace and was
able to rebend it. The
problem is .... The Rectangle to round adapter that fits into the end of the
cold air box(where the fresh
air hose is clamped) is even wider and there doesn't seem to be a way to make
even more room for the
head piece with the extended brace extension smack in the way -Any thoughts ?
-William Berg '54 BN1

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From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Tue May 20 11:58:48 2008
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 10:58:48 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Bob Humphries contact please
Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904AA2@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>

Apparently the PDF Conclave registratons don't get through (maybe a AOL
thing?) so I need a phone number.
Thanks,
Ken Freese
65 BJ8

From robert.w.johnson at charter.net  Tue May 20 13:23:35 2008
From: robert.w.johnson at charter.net (Bob Johnson)
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 15:23:35 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Carbon Fiber Material/Non Healey
References: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJqM+k7dGqZHm9DA1W/N/wHCgAAAEAAAAHQIIBvXTA9MmTaXA3HzBXgBAAAAAA==@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <006501c8baae$ff99e250$021919ac@valued28addca9>

Google carbon fiber sheets and get this and many more:
http://www.protechcomposite.com/servlet/StoreFront?gclid=CO3T07fktZMCFQrVsgodGBCHCw

This one shows an installation:

http://www.dragonplate.com/howto/howto.asp?step=1&fn=veneer

No FI.

HTH,

Bob Johnson
BJ8




> Does anyone know where you can purchase Carbon Fiber Sheeting and have any
> of you had any experience using it like on wrapping it around flat panels?
>
> Thanks- Doug
>
> PS- Is there a website that would have installation procedures?

From clocks at midcoast.com  Tue May 20 14:26:34 2008
From: clocks at midcoast.com (James Lea)
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 16:26:34 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey.
References: <013301c8b29a$c98fa080$0201a8c0@JIM>
	<4825A715.2070604@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <015201c8bab7$ce4307a0$0201a8c0@JIM>

In the end I opted for Bill Bolton's front and rear tie downs and I ordered 
them last week. Thanks for all the help.

Off subject - Last night I bought a 1976 Citicar electric car built in 
Florida in the seventies. Thirty eight MPH and a fifty mile range for one 
cent a mile. It should be an interesting project.

Cheers, JL

James Lea
PO Box 25
Rockport Maine 04856
1-207-236-3632

1951 Triumph Renown
1952 MG TD
1952 Triumph Mayflower
1958 Rover P4
1962 Austin Healey BT7
1976 Citicar Electric 

From dwhite4949 at wowway.com  Tue May 20 16:57:58 2008
From: dwhite4949 at wowway.com (Daniel and Diane White)
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 18:57:58 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Door handle escutcheon
Message-ID: <48335776.2010903@wowway.com>

Hello List,
I've searched the archives and can't fine an answer to this one...I'm 
installing my new interior door handles and am trying to figure out how 
you depress the chrome escutcheon far enough while at the same time 
inserting the pin into the shaft that the handle fits onto.  I was going 
to try and grow a few more thumbs but the chances of that are slim.
Thanks,
1962 BN7 MkII

From krtaylor at exemail.com.au  Tue May 20 17:21:26 2008
From: krtaylor at exemail.com.au (Keith Taylor)
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 09:21:26 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] cold air box
Message-ID: <000b01c8bad0$39bc8840$0202a8c0@keith>

William Look @ ebay item # 250247240911 for correct bkt.
not cheap  or make your own .If someone on list has the correct
dimensions & bend angles I would also like to know.

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

From bspidell at comcast.net  Tue May 20 18:26:55 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 17:26:55 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Door handle escutcheon
In-Reply-To: <48335776.2010903@wowway.com>
References: <48335776.2010903@wowway.com>
Message-ID: <48336C4F.3090301@comcast.net>

Just did this ...

1) Grasp pin in needle nose pliers in line with length of pliers with 
one hand.
2) Push the escutcheon in with thumb and forefinger of other hand
3) Insert  pin with third hand


bs

Daniel and Diane White wrote:
> Hello List,
> I've searched the archives and can't fine an answer to this one...I'm 
> installing my new interior door handles and am trying to figure out how 
> you depress the chrome escutcheon far enough while at the same time 
> inserting the pin into the shaft that the handle fits onto.  I was going 
> to try and grow a few more thumbs but the chances of that are slim.
> Thanks,
> 1962 BN7 MkII
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Tue May 20 20:07:09 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 22:07:09 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Cold Air Box install
References: <BAY110-W217406840B2CA49F12D9EACDC40@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <02d001c8bae7$6083ef10$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

William,

I do not believe the after market adaptor thing for the round tube to 
rectangular air box aperture is authentic. Originally the 4" diameter tube 
was a rubbery spirally ribbed thing that conformed to the rectangle with a 
band type strap to keep it there.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "William Berg" <williamsantiks at hotmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 11:21 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Cold Air Box install


> So I am installing my cold air box, hose and ITG in-line air fliter. Much 
> to
> my dismay I found that we had not
> bent the Shroud brace enough . So I disconnected the extended Brace and 
> was
> able to rebend it. The
> problem is .... The Rectangle to round adapter that fits into the end of 
> the
> cold air box(where the fresh
> air hose is clamped) is even wider and there doesn't seem to be a way to 
> make
> even more room for the
> head piece with the extended brace extension smack in the way -Any 
> thoughts ?
> -William Berg '54 BN1
>
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From insptwo at msn.com  Tue May 20 20:24:01 2008
From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com)
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 22:24:01 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Door handle escutcheon
In-Reply-To: <48336C4F.3090301@comcast.net>
References: <48335776.2010903@wowway.com> <48336C4F.3090301@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BLU133-W108436B09D89016DA4D66FADC70@phx.gbl>

While you are drinking well needed beer with fourth hand!
Bill
BJ7



> Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 17:26:55 -0700> From: bspidell at comcast.net> CC:
healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Door handle escutcheon> > Just
did this ...> > 1) Grasp pin in needle nose pliers in line with length of
pliers with > one hand.> 2) Push the escutcheon in with thumb and forefinger
of other hand> 3) Insert pin with third hand> > > bs> > Daniel and Diane White
wrote:> > Hello List,> > I've searched the archives and can't fine an answer
to this one...I'm > > installing my new interior door handles and am trying to
figure out how > > you depress the chrome escutcheon far enough while at the
same time > > inserting the pin into the shaft that the handle fits onto. I
was going > > to try and grow a few more thumbs but the chances of that are
slim.> > Thanks,> > 1962 BN7 MkII

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Tue May 20 20:34:22 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 22:34:22 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Cold Air Box install
Message-ID: <bc4.22c00e0c.3564e42e@aol.com>

>From William's description it sounds like he is using the DW adapter  unit or 
one similar.  I purchased one of these some years back and after  numerous 
attempts at trying to make it fit I gave up and had a  round-to-square adapter 
fabricated from aluminum and I mounted  the foam conical air filter at the 
front of the hose as opposed to where it  attaches to the adapter.  What with the 
circuitous route that the tube must  follow around the radiator brace and then 
to the box I felt there was just  too much going on in too short a space to 
allow for easy removal/cleaning of the  filter.  
 
Best--Michael Oritt
-------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 
 
 
In a message dated 5/20/2008 10:19:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
richchrysler at quickclic.net writes:

William,

I do not believe the after market adaptor thing for the  round tube to 
rectangular air box aperture is authentic. Originally the 4"  diameter tube 
was a rubbery spirally ribbed thing that conformed to the  rectangle with a 
band type strap to keep it there.

Rich  Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "William Berg"  <williamsantiks at hotmail.com>
To:  <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 11:21  AM
Subject: [Healeys] Cold Air Box install


> So I am  installing my cold air box, hose and ITG in-line air fliter. Much 
>  to
> my dismay I found that we had not
> bent the Shroud brace  enough . So I disconnected the extended Brace and 
> was
> able to  rebend it. The
> problem is .... The Rectangle to round adapter that  fits into the end of 
> the
> cold air box(where the fresh
>  air hose is clamped) is even wider and there doesn't seem to be a way to  
> make
> even more room for the
> head piece with the  extended brace extension smack in the way -Any 
> thoughts ?
>  -William Berg '54 BN1
>
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From shop at justbrits.com  Tue May 20 21:54:44 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 21:54:44 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Door handle escutcheon
References: <48335776.2010903@wowway.com> <48336C4F.3090301@comcast.net>
	<BLU133-W108436B09D89016DA4D66FADC70@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <024e01c8baf6$68273420$6801a8c0@shop>

Sorry, Bill....

<<While you are drinking well needed beer with fourth hand!>>

that would be FIFTH hand!!!!

LOL

From dougnewton at sbcglobal.net  Wed May 21 06:00:23 2008
From: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net (Doug Newton)
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 07:00:23 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Speedo Angle Drive
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJqM+k7dGqZHm9DA1W/N/wHCgAAAEAAAAIjdSx1npm1LtUfqfoUTJM8BAAAAAA==@sbcglobal.net>

Good Morning- Would anyone happen to know the Thread Series of the Right
Angle Drive where the Speedometer Cable screws on?

Thanks- Doug


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From dwhite4949 at wowway.com  Wed May 21 06:27:47 2008
From: dwhite4949 at wowway.com (Daniel and Diane White)
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 08:27:47 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Door handle escutcheon
In-Reply-To: <48335776.2010903@wowway.com>
References: <48335776.2010903@wowway.com>
Message-ID: <48341543.40501@wowway.com>

Thanks for the suggestions re how to install this assembly.  I can see 
it's time to ask my able assistant/co-pilot (wife) to help out.  She did 
  a great job installing the engine and trans.

Cheers,
Dan White
1962 BN7 Mk II

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Wed May 21 06:41:53 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 08:41:53 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Door handle escutcheon
References: <48335776.2010903@wowway.com> <48341543.40501@wowway.com>
Message-ID: <032301c8bb40$0c7367d0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

Dan,

It is imperative that the door panel is no thicker than the original one, 
and that the relief opening in the door panel is of the right size and in 
the right concentric position in relation to the square escutcheon stem. 
This will allow the spring loaded telescoping escutcheon to be able to be 
pressed into the relief far enough to clear the pin hole. There are special 
door handle fork style tools that are made to do this job, but for years 
I've been using an old two prong curved barbecue fork to do the job. I slip 
a tang each side of the shaft, under the handle and on top of the inner 
escutcheon and apply pressure to the escutcheon. This allows adequate 
presure on the escutcheon to push it far enough into the recess and start 
the pin into the hole in the handle and then into the shaft. Once started, a 
small nail set can be used to gently tap the pin home.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Daniel and Diane White" <dwhite4949 at wowway.com>
To: "Healey list" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 8:27 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Door handle escutcheon


> Thanks for the suggestions re how to install this assembly.  I can see
> it's time to ask my able assistant/co-pilot (wife) to help out.  She did
>  a great job installing the engine and trans.
>
> Cheers,
> Dan White
> 1962 BN7 Mk II
> _______________________________________________

From mgcharlie at comcast.net  Wed May 21 06:45:51 2008
From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin)
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 08:45:51 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Door handle escutcheon
In-Reply-To: <48335776.2010903@wowway.com>
References: <48335776.2010903@wowway.com>
Message-ID: <4834197F.6040706@comcast.net>

Dan,
I went through that not too long ago on my tricarb.  What I did was 
depress the escutcheon and stick a small punch into the hole for the pin 
at the opposite end from where I wanted to drive in the pin.  You could 
also use a nail, I suppose, but the punch is big enough to hold onto to 
get it in there.  Anyway, that keeps to escutcheon mostly depressed so 
that you can then get the pin in from the opposite side.
Good luck.
Charlie

Daniel and Diane White wrote:
> Hello List,
> I've searched the archives and can't fine an answer to this one...I'm 
> installing my new interior door handles and am trying to figure out how 
> you depress the chrome escutcheon far enough while at the same time 
> inserting the pin into the shaft that the handle fits onto.  I was going 
> to try and grow a few more thumbs but the chances of that are slim.
> Thanks,
> 1962 BN7 MkII
> _______________________________________________

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf]

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed May 21 07:57:34 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 21:57:34 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Door handle escutcheon
In-Reply-To: <48341543.40501@wowway.com>
References: <48335776.2010903@wowway.com> <48341543.40501@wowway.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805210657q6b1ed1d4l98eddbd5b7057cc@mail.gmail.com>

Sounds like your wife has big muscles!

On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 8:27 PM, Daniel and Diane White <
dwhite4949 at wowway.com> wrote:

> Thanks for the suggestions re how to install this assembly.  I can see
> it's time to ask my able assistant/co-pilot (wife) to help out.  She did
>  a great job installing the engine and trans.
>
> Cheers,
> Dan White
> 1962 BN7 Mk II

From dougnewton at sbcglobal.net  Wed May 21 07:59:43 2008
From: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net (Doug Newton)
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 08:59:43 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Putzke's Shock Conversions
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJqM+k7dGqZHm9DA1W/N/wHCgAAAEAAAADB/1HgT2g9JtiNY3za0Cr4BAAAAAA==@sbcglobal.net>

Can you folks give me the pros and cons (if any) when using Putzkes Front
and Rear Shock Conversions on a 100-4 and how satisfied you are if you have
used this product?

Thanks- Doug


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From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Wed May 21 08:43:00 2008
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 16:43:00 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] BN2 Electrical wiring
Message-ID: <000601c8bb50$f7b967c0$0300a8c0@tm4>

Hello,

I am trying to get the electricity working back together on my Healey, but I
have some short circuit on unfused elements.. (The car was converted to
negative earth before I got it.) I have analyzed the wiring diagram, and
please let me know if my conclusions are correct:

1. There are basically 2 fused circuits running from two terminals on from
the fuse box amd one unfused:
A4 terminal (35 amp fuse), switched on through ignition switch:
- stop light
- flasher
- fuel gauge
- heater
- Wiper motor

A2 terminal (50 amp fuse), constantly on:
- horns

A3 terminal, unfused circuit, switched on through ignition switch:
- overdrive
- fuel pump
- ignition, coil


Directly from the Voltage Regulator A1 terminal:
- lights

So, my question is quite simple - am I correct here?

If so, why are there unfused circuits???

Thanks, Tadek

From davzu29 at cox.net  Wed May 21 09:11:29 2008
From: davzu29 at cox.net (David Z)
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 11:11:29 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] paint question
Message-ID: <000d01c8bb54$f2c123d0$6501a8c0@ORGANIZA79207D>

I made a third brake light for my car and temporarily attach it to the trunk
lid using a magnetic material normally used in the sign business. I've now
noticed a "blotch" on the paint that is slightly darker where the brake light
was positioned compared to the rest of the car. I've tried rubbing it out with
a 3M product to no avail. Is there anything I can do to restore the paint
short of repainting? Thanx in advance.
David Z.

From robert.w.johnson at charter.net  Wed May 21 12:55:20 2008
From: robert.w.johnson at charter.net (Bob Johnson)
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 14:55:20 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] paint question
References: <000d01c8bb54$f2c123d0$6501a8c0@ORGANIZA79207D>
Message-ID: <01c001c8bb74$380c4db0$021919ac@valued28addca9>

My daughter left a "Hokies" magnet on the back of her car for several 
months. Had to repaint the deck lid to get rid of it. Sorry.

Bob Johnson
BJ8

 Is there anything I can do to restore the paint
> short of repainting? Thanx in advance.
> David Z.

From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Wed May 21 14:03:45 2008
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 13:03:45 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] BN2 Electrical wiring
In-Reply-To: <000601c8bb50$f7b967c0$0300a8c0@tm4>
Message-ID: <213555.6694.qm@web83308.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

You should have my Tech Talk book now , check page 147
fuse tail 
 lights , park lights , and panel lights ... pre the
early 50's fusing the circuits in auto's was only just
starting , cars now could more than 50 fuses , 
lf you would like to fuse the overdrive circuit ask me
... Norman Nock




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

> Hello,
> 
> I am trying to get the electricity working back
> together on my Healey, but I
> have some short circuit on unfused elements.. (The
> car was converted to
> negative earth before I got it.) I have analyzed the
> wiring diagram, and
> please let me know if my conclusions are correct:
> 
> 1. There are basically 2 fused circuits running from
> two terminals on from
> the fuse box amd one unfused:
> A4 terminal (35 amp fuse), switched on through
> ignition switch:
> - stop light
> - flasher
> - fuel gauge
> - heater
> - Wiper motor
> 
> A2 terminal (50 amp fuse), constantly on:
> - horns
> 
> A3 terminal, unfused circuit, switched on through
> ignition switch:
> - overdrive
> - fuel pump
> - ignition, coil
> 
> 
> Directly from the Voltage Regulator A1 terminal:
> - lights
> 
> So, my question is quite simple - am I correct here?
> 
> If so, why are there unfused circuits???
> 
> Thanks, Tadek
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
> 
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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Wed May 21 16:10:59 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 15:10:59 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey Related:  need help with Microsoft Word
Message-ID: <000001c8bb8f$8d0176e0$a70464a0$@rr.com>

Hello, Healeyphile computer gurus -

 

I'm having a strange problem when trying to copy and paste a photograph into
a  Word document.  I never saw this crap before getting Office 2007, and I'm
hoping somebody out there has an answer.  It may just be settings, but I
can't find it.

 

When I copy a photo and try to paste it into a Word document, it pastes the
image, but only the very bottom slice of it.  If I click on the partial
image now pasted, it gives me the outline of a box with only the bottom
slice of the photo in it.

 

Vot giffs?

 

Thanks,

Steve Byers

HBJ8L/36666

BJ8 Registry

Havelock, NC  USA

From dwhite4949 at wowway.com  Wed May 21 16:15:13 2008
From: dwhite4949 at wowway.com (Daniel and Diane White)
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 18:15:13 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Re Door handle escutcheon
Message-ID: <48349EF1.5000404@wowway.com>

Alan,
Her strength is supervising.  I'm sure some of you guys know what I'm 
talking about.
Cheers,
Dan White

From ourxke at hotmail.com  Wed May 21 16:41:12 2008
From: ourxke at hotmail.com (Ken Wignall)
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 18:41:12 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Separation of Overdrive from gearbox
Message-ID: <BAY118-W4273048E353BBF1C39AEE2D1C70@phx.gbl>

We are doing an overhaul on the sideshifter gearbox and overdrive from a 1962
Bt7. We have removed the 8 bolts and go to slide the overdrive from the main
shaft of the gearbox but it won't come off. We understand that there are
splines in the overdrive that must be misaligned somehow, but we just can't
get it off. Any suggestions? The overdrive did not engage prior to removal.
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed May 21 16:48:47 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 06:48:47 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey Related: need help with Microsoft Word
In-Reply-To: <000001c8bb8f$8d0176e0$a70464a0$@rr.com>
References: <000001c8bb8f$8d0176e0$a70464a0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805211548l3bbfd150q3fddb523d27b1c3e@mail.gmail.com>

Steve -

If you just copy and paste, it can lead to all sorts of problems in
office.  Try paste-special then choose a non Microsoft format for your
picture - that should do it.  I think it normally tries to paste in
microsoft metadata format, and that's the kluge.

Alan


On 5/22/08, BJ8 Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com> wrote:
> Hello, Healeyphile computer gurus -
>
>
>
> I'm having a strange problem when trying to copy and paste a photograph into
> a  Word document.  I never saw this crap before getting Office 2007, and I'm
> hoping somebody out there has an answer.  It may just be settings, but I
> can't find it.
>
>
>
> When I copy a photo and try to paste it into a Word document, it pastes the
> image, but only the very bottom slice of it.  If I click on the partial
> image now pasted, it gives me the outline of a box with only the bottom
> slice of the photo in it.
>
>
>
> Vot giffs?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve Byers
>
> HBJ8L/36666
>
> BJ8 Registry
>
> Havelock, NC  USA
> _______________________________________________
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-- 
Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Wed May 21 17:24:24 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 19:24:24 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Separation of Overdrive from gearbox
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-W4273048E353BBF1C39AEE2D1C70@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY118-W4273048E353BBF1C39AEE2D1C70@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <015001c8bb99$cebfb600$6600a8c0@michael>

Hi Ken,
That is not an unusual problem. I believe it is caused by the unidirectional
clutch being heavily preloaded against the gearbox third motion shaft
splines. 
You may find that you can relieve this preload by hammering lightly on the
casing of the overdrive unit in the area of the cone clutch, however be
careful not to crack the aluminium casing. 
To prevent this in the future, before removing the gearbox it is essential
that the vehicle's clutch be depressed as the overdrive is disengaged which
will allow the cone clutch to move to the direct drive condition while the
unidirectional clutch is unloaded.  
Good luck.

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 Ken Wignall
Sent: May 21, 2008 6:41 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Separation of Overdrive from gearbox

We are doing an overhaul on the sideshifter gearbox and overdrive from a
1962
Bt7. We have removed the 8 bolts and go to slide the overdrive from the main
shaft of the gearbox but it won't come off. We understand that there are
splines in the overdrive that must be misaligned somehow, but we just can't
get it off. Any suggestions? The overdrive did not engage prior to removal.

From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net  Wed May 21 17:30:20 2008
From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy)
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 19:30:20 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Separation of Overdrive from gearbox
References: <BAY118-W4273048E353BBF1C39AEE2D1C70@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <001c01c8bb9a$a5be9ef0$b550e104@markl946cfrd7q>

Thats a hard one to put into words.   However the Bentley and the Haynes 
manuals
shows this very well in their pictorials.  I know the pump will get in the 
way on assembly if it is not held in but I don't think this was a hindrance 
when I disassembled the units.   I seem to remember it sort of popping apart 
via the tension
of the springs inside.    There are two ways to split it,  depending on 
which half you want the adapter plate to go with.   The manual shows  the 
adapter plate staying with the gear case not the overdrive unit.

Sorry its been too long.

Mark

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken Wignall" <ourxke at hotmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 6:41 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Separation of Overdrive from gearbox


> We are doing an overhaul on the sideshifter gearbox and overdrive from a 
> 1962
> Bt7. We have removed the 8 bolts and go to slide the overdrive from the 
> main
> shaft of the gearbox but it won't come off. We understand that there are
> splines in the overdrive that must be misaligned somehow, but we just 
> can't
> get it off. Any suggestions? The overdrive did not engage prior to 
> removal.
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From amalin at mac.com  Wed May 21 17:34:05 2008
From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin)
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 19:34:05 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Re Door handle escutcheon
In-Reply-To: <48349EF1.5000404@wowway.com>
References: <48349EF1.5000404@wowway.com>
Message-ID: <A6ED7D88-A383-434D-A7AC-BDF2CB5E33D2@mac.com>

All women are natural supervisors.  They are trained from birth to  
give men orders!  ;=)

Al Malin
Tricarb


> Her strength is supervising.  I'm sure some of you guys know what I'm
> talking about.

From ourxke at hotmail.com  Wed May 21 17:47:28 2008
From: ourxke at hotmail.com (Ken Wignall)
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 19:47:28 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Separation of Overdrive from Gearbox
Message-ID: <BAY118-W408E1C823BEC238ABA65A7D1C70@phx.gbl>

We were able to have it separate about 3/4", just about clearing the studs, so
the gasket is not the problem.
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From geatros at shaw.ca  Wed May 21 17:50:06 2008
From: geatros at shaw.ca (Geatros)
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 16:50:06 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] !00M on Ebay
Message-ID: <9AFEF30C5ECA445E9FDC11DA512C857E@soloPC>

Hi Listers,

Factory 100M on Ebay item number 310052494330.

Cheers
Kenny
Vancouver BC
Canada

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed May 21 19:10:49 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 19:10:49 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] paint question
References: <000d01c8bb54$f2c123d0$6501a8c0@ORGANIZA79207D>
Message-ID: <00a801c8bba8$ac9ba340$6801a8c0@shop>

<<Is there anything I can do to restore the paint short of repainting?>>

Basically NO, Dave.  Sorry.

Same sorta problem rears it UGLY head with "bras" and "magnetic signs" (the temp way of lettering a vehicle).  Once the UVs rays work on "covered" spots vs the surrounding area......!  BTDT<F>.

From gilrockwell at verizon.net  Wed May 21 18:42:20 2008
From: gilrockwell at verizon.net (Gil Rockwell)
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 20:42:20 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey Related:  need help with Microsoft  Word
In-Reply-To: <000001c8bb8f$8d0176e0$a70464a0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <0K18003OQVALGBF7@vms046.mailsrvcs.net>

Hi Steve,

I agree Word is the most frustrating "tool" ever invented.  If you
"right-click" on the image and select "format picture" and then select the
"Layout" tab, you should see "In line with Text" highlighted.  You can
select "In Front of Text" which will allow you to move the picture anywhere
in the document you wish, but you will have to place the text around the
image or before and after it.  

Hope this helps,

Gil

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+gilrockwell=verizon.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+gilrockwell=verizon.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
BJ8 Healeys
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 6:11 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey Related: need help with Microsoft Word

Hello, Healeyphile computer gurus -

 

I'm having a strange problem when trying to copy and paste a photograph into
a  Word document.  I never saw this crap before getting Office 2007, and I'm
hoping somebody out there has an answer.  It may just be settings, but I
can't find it.

 

When I copy a photo and try to paste it into a Word document, it pastes the
image, but only the very bottom slice of it.  If I click on the partial
image now pasted, it gives me the outline of a box with only the bottom
slice of the photo in it.

 

Vot giffs?

 

Thanks,

Steve Byers

HBJ8L/36666

BJ8 Registry

Havelock, NC  USA

From healeyguy at aol.com  Wed May 21 18:52:55 2008
From: healeyguy at aol.com (healeyguy at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 20:52:55 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Separation of Overdrive from gearbox - long response
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-W4273048E353BBF1C39AEE2D1C70@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY118-W4273048E353BBF1C39AEE2D1C70@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <8CA89BD4D54ABC1-16AC-1FA@webmail-nd07.sysops.aol.com>

Ken
I dismantled three old BJ8 gear boxes with OD in February.? Two had know problems with non-functioning OD units prior to disassembly. The third unit, I had no history on.? Number three came apart as it should, spring pressure started to open the joint as the nuts on the long studs were released. A little tug on the OD unit and it came off. The other two were, shall we say, a nightmare.? A bad dream that I had not?had since my early Healey days decades ago. 

Both units had destroyed the unidirectional clutch?parts and that?that wreaked havoc on the end of the gearbox mainshaft spline. The gearbox / OD joint would open about a 1/2 inch and not budge beyond. One OD I was able to dismantle while still attached to the gearbox by starting at the rear of the OD and?remove bit by bit.? Only a few usable parts left when finally dismantled. I don't advise this method?as you never know when the spring pressure will let go and something goes flying. The other trans required a wedge between the adapter plate and OD to force the parts off the end of the mainshaft spline. 
Of course the gearbox then needs a complete rebuild also because the mainshaft must be replaced. Hope your problem isn't as bad.
Aloha
Perry

-----Original Message-----
From: Ken Wignall <ourxke at hotmail.com>
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Wed, 21 May 2008 12:41 pm
Subject: [Healeys] Separation of Overdrive from gearbox



We are doing an overhaul on the sideshifter gearbox and overdrive from a 1962
Bt7. We have removed the 8 bolts and go to slide the overdrive from the main
shaft of the gearbox but it won't come off. We understand that there are
splines in the overdrive that must be misaligned somehow, but we just can't
get it off. Any suggestions? The overdrive did not engage prior to removal.
_________________________________________________________________

From schauss at worldnet.att.net  Wed May 21 18:58:59 2008
From: schauss at worldnet.att.net (Peter Schauss)
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 20:58:59 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Separation of Overdrive from gearbox
In-Reply-To: <001c01c8bb9a$a5be9ef0$b550e104@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <20080522005836.371D7187870@autox.team.net>

I have always kept the adapter plate with the overdrive so that I did not
have to mess with the springs.  Mine always came apart rather easily IIRC.
Are you certain that there is not a ninth bolt hidden somewhere.

Peter Schauss
1963 BJ7
1980 MGB

> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+schauss=worldnet.att.net at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+schauss=worldnet.att.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf
> Of Mark and Kathy
> Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 7:30 PM
> To: Ken Wignall; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Separation of Overdrive from gearbox
>
> Thats a hard one to put into words.   However the Bentley and the Haynes
> manuals
> shows this very well in their pictorials.  I know the pump will get in the
> way on assembly if it is not held in but I don't think this was a
> hindrance
> when I disassembled the units.   I seem to remember it sort of popping
> apart
> via the tension
> of the springs inside.    There are two ways to split it,  depending on
> which half you want the adapter plate to go with.   The manual shows  the
> adapter plate staying with the gear case not the overdrive unit.
>
> Sorry its been too long.
>
> Mark
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ken Wignall" <ourxke at hotmail.com>
> To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 6:41 PM
> Subject: [Healeys] Separation of Overdrive from gearbox
>
>
> > We are doing an overhaul on the sideshifter gearbox and overdrive from a
> > 1962
> > Bt7. We have removed the 8 bolts and go to slide the overdrive from the
> > main
> > shaft of the gearbox but it won't come off. We understand that there are
> > splines in the overdrive that must be misaligned somehow, but we just
> > can't
> > get it off. Any suggestions? The overdrive did not engage prior to
> > removal.
> > _________________________________________________________________
> > E-mail for the greater good. Join the im Initiative from Microsoft.
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed May 21 19:11:16 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 09:11:16 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] !00M on Ebay
In-Reply-To: <9AFEF30C5ECA445E9FDC11DA512C857E@soloPC>
References: <9AFEF30C5ECA445E9FDC11DA512C857E@soloPC>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805211811n2b199ca9n533e65c1a586bd99@mail.gmail.com>

 One question, can someone explain the three screw dashpot caps mounted on
the four screw H6 throttle body?  Was that normal or is this a PO mod?

Feh... and lots of details wrong, would not even make concourse gold,
problems I see are:

1) No strap hose clamps!
2) Wrong grommets on the cold air box too - these won't seal thus no
pressure to float bowls.
3) rounded head nut - and the nut is an incorrect aircraft style flanged nut
to boot!
4) curly red tension lead - AAAAAAAK!
5) phillips head screws on bonnet strap - is this correct?
6) Absolutely atrocious installation of the leather seat covers
7) Tunnel carpet is totally wrinkled, albeit this was like this from the
factory, but if it was my car I would have paid the $100 to have it fitted
properly.
8) Inner bulkhead not sprayed correctly with black primer showing
9) Donde esta los tool kit?  this is $110K folks.
10) Engine bulkhead not properly prepped before painting - makes me wonder
how well the paint will last
11) Water pipes aren't painted engine color
12) I see pozidrive screws!!!!
13) Nice Gucci Radiator cap.
14) Carb supports should be black, right?

Did I miss anything?  Should the boot armacord be blue (or was that BN1s
only?)

Two hours of shop time by the restorer spent reading the Roger Moment book
would have been money well spent....

Begging a closer inspection of the paint, I'd value this car at $40K +/-
$10K based on quality of paint.  shame.

But hey I would be happy to pay 110,000 .... Yen that is.

Alan

On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 7:50 AM, Geatros <geatros at shaw.ca> wrote:

> Hi Listers,
>
> Factory 100M on Ebay item number 310052494330.
>
> Cheers
> Kenny
> Vancouver BC
> Canada

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed May 21 19:13:33 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 09:13:33 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Re Door handle escutcheon
In-Reply-To: <A6ED7D88-A383-434D-A7AC-BDF2CB5E33D2@mac.com>
References: <48349EF1.5000404@wowway.com>
	<A6ED7D88-A383-434D-A7AC-BDF2CB5E33D2@mac.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805211813r5f3e8711w8509e7a2e7db9faa@mail.gmail.com>

Are you suggesting that Hillary was in fact already the president?

On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 7:34 AM, Al Malin <amalin at mac.com> wrote:

> All women are natural supervisors.  They are trained from birth to
> give men orders!  ;=)
>
> Al Malin
> Tricarb
>
>
> > Her strength is supervising.  I'm sure some of you guys know what I'm
> > talking about.
>  _______________________________________________

From cbhlouky at bellsouth.net  Wed May 21 19:48:51 2008
From: cbhlouky at bellsouth.net (Craig)
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 21:48:51 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] British car show in Louisville, Ky
Message-ID: <000b01c8bbad$fd7db730$0201a8c0@home9cmfx9peca>

16 DAYS till the British Bash in Louisville, Kentucky!!!
Featured Marque = HEALEY
186 Folks know what a great show this will be and have already 
preregistered!!!
Last year we had 300 cars shown.
Friday evening- cruise, live music, beer garden, food, ice cream, kids 
activities, car display.
Saturday- all British car show with 33 classes plus more awards!!! Door 
prizes, Split the Pot, after show cruise.
Bring your Healey and see a 1934 MG PA
Have you seen a Healey Silverstone????
Do you like a car show with SHADE???

Come to Louisville, Ky June 6th & 7th and share the FUN!
www.britishbash.com
Hosted by the British Sports Car Club of Louisville
Proceeds to benefit St.Joseph's Children's Home

Thanks,
Craig
cbhlouky at bellsouth.net 

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed May 21 21:25:04 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 21:25:04 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] !00M on Ebay
References: <9AFEF30C5ECA445E9FDC11DA512C857E@soloPC>
	<ff59076c0805211811n2b199ca9n533e65c1a586bd99@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <005a01c8bbbb$897a6f00$6801a8c0@shop>

<<and lots of details wrong, would not even make concourse gold,>>

Sure it would, Alan!!  In a mall with NO stores!!!    LOL

But seriously, wouldn't make Concours Tin for me!!

From Healey100M at gmail.com  Wed May 21 21:00:03 2008
From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks)
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:03 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] !00M on Ebay
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0805211811n2b199ca9n533e65c1a586bd99@mail.gmail.com>
References: <9AFEF30C5ECA445E9FDC11DA512C857E@soloPC>
	<ff59076c0805211811n2b199ca9n533e65c1a586bd99@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C222E12D-5F2A-41AF-8A1D-5379AAFA6ADD@gmail.com>

Hi Alan & Kenny, yes, may things wrong with this car. Jerry Bensinger  
had it for sale in Jan. '08 also.

If you think the paint on the bulkhead is bad, take a look at the  
chassis shots attached (list will strip attachments) of this car.  
You'll see why this dealer doesn't show any chassis photos of the  
"Just finished 85,000 photo documented restoration".

I was told in Jan. the restoration was several years old and cost  
$85,000. 85,000 photos is a lot!  :-)

Randy

Randy Hicks
'56 100M
'62 BN7 MkII
'65 BJ8
'53 MGTD
Healey100M at gmail.com

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of 2007_091756ah100m0024.JPG]
On May 21, 2008, at 9:11 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote:

> One question, can someone explain the three screw dashpot caps  
> mounted on
> the four screw H6 throttle body?  Was that normal or is this a PO mod?
>
> Feh... and lots of details wrong, would not even make concourse gold,
> problems I see are:
>
> 1) No strap hose clamps!
> 2) Wrong grommets on the cold air box too - these won't seal thus no
> pressure to float bowls.
> 3) rounded head nut - and the nut is an incorrect aircraft style  
> flanged nut
> to boot!
> 4) curly red tension lead - AAAAAAAK!
> 5) phillips head screws on bonnet strap - is this correct?
> 6) Absolutely atrocious installation of the leather seat covers
> 7) Tunnel carpet is totally wrinkled, albeit this was like this from  
> the
> factory, but if it was my car I would have paid the $100 to have it  
> fitted
> properly.
> 8) Inner bulkhead not sprayed correctly with black primer showing
> 9) Donde esta los tool kit?  this is $110K folks.
> 10) Engine bulkhead not properly prepped before painting - makes me  
> wonder
> how well the paint will last
> 11) Water pipes aren't painted engine color
> 12) I see pozidrive screws!!!!
> 13) Nice Gucci Radiator cap.
> 14) Carb supports should be black, right?
>
> Did I miss anything?  Should the boot armacord be blue (or was that  
> BN1s
> only?)
>
> Two hours of shop time by the restorer spent reading the Roger  
> Moment book
> would have been money well spent....
>
> Begging a closer inspection of the paint, I'd value this car at $40K  
> +/-
> $10K based on quality of paint.  shame.
>
> But hey I would be happy to pay 110,000 .... Yen that is.
>
> Alan
>
> On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 7:50 AM, Geatros <geatros at shaw.ca> wrote:
>
>> Hi Listers,
>>
>> Factory 100M on Ebay item number 310052494330.
>>
>> Cheers
>> Kenny
>> Vancouver BC
>> Canada

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed May 21 21:11:57 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 11:11:57 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] !00M on Ebay
In-Reply-To: <C222E12D-5F2A-41AF-8A1D-5379AAFA6ADD@gmail.com>
References: <9AFEF30C5ECA445E9FDC11DA512C857E@soloPC>
	<ff59076c0805211811n2b199ca9n533e65c1a586bd99@mail.gmail.com>
	<C222E12D-5F2A-41AF-8A1D-5379AAFA6ADD@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805212011j3ab9e03re979e38f41c8dd1a@mail.gmail.com>

EeeEEEeeyeck!!!!

Car is definitely worth about a third of the start price....



On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 11:00 AM, Randy Hicks <Healey100M at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Alan & Kenny, yes, may things wrong with this car. Jerry Bensinger had
> it for sale in Jan. '08 also.
>
> If you think the paint on the bulkhead is bad, take a look at the chassis
> shots attached (list will strip attachments) of this car. You'll see why
> this dealer doesn't show any chassis photos of the "Just finished 85,000
> photo documented restoration".
>
> I was told in Jan. the restoration was several years old and cost $85,000.
> 85,000 photos is a lot!  :-)
>
> Randy
>
> Randy Hicks
> '56 100M
> '62 BN7 MkII
> '65 BJ8
> '53 MGTD
> Healey100M at gmail.com
>
>
>
>
> On May 21, 2008, at 9:11 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote:
>
> One question, can someone explain the three screw dashpot caps mounted on
>> the four screw H6 throttle body?  Was that normal or is this a PO mod?
>>
>> Feh... and lots of details wrong, would not even make concourse gold,
>> problems I see are:
>>
>> 1) No strap hose clamps!
>> 2) Wrong grommets on the cold air box too - these won't seal thus no
>> pressure to float bowls.
>> 3) rounded head nut - and the nut is an incorrect aircraft style flanged
>> nut
>> to boot!
>> 4) curly red tension lead - AAAAAAAK!
>> 5) phillips head screws on bonnet strap - is this correct?
>> 6) Absolutely atrocious installation of the leather seat covers
>> 7) Tunnel carpet is totally wrinkled, albeit this was like this from the
>> factory, but if it was my car I would have paid the $100 to have it fitted
>> properly.
>> 8) Inner bulkhead not sprayed correctly with black primer showing
>> 9) Donde esta los tool kit?  this is $110K folks.
>> 10) Engine bulkhead not properly prepped before painting - makes me wonder
>> how well the paint will last
>> 11) Water pipes aren't painted engine color
>> 12) I see pozidrive screws!!!!
>> 13) Nice Gucci Radiator cap.
>> 14) Carb supports should be black, right?
>>
>> Did I miss anything?  Should the boot armacord be blue (or was that BN1s
>> only?)
>>
>> Two hours of shop time by the restorer spent reading the Roger Moment book
>> would have been money well spent....
>>
>> Begging a closer inspection of the paint, I'd value this car at $40K +/-
>> $10K based on quality of paint.  shame.
>>
>> But hey I would be happy to pay 110,000 .... Yen that is.
>>
>> Alan
>>
>> On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 7:50 AM, Geatros <geatros at shaw.ca> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Listers,
>>>
>>> Factory 100M on Ebay item number 310052494330.
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>> Kenny
>>> Vancouver BC
>>> Canada
>>>
>>
>
>


-- 
Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed May 21 21:14:01 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 11:14:01 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] !00M on Ebay
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0805212011j3ab9e03re979e38f41c8dd1a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <9AFEF30C5ECA445E9FDC11DA512C857E@soloPC>
	<ff59076c0805211811n2b199ca9n533e65c1a586bd99@mail.gmail.com>
	<C222E12D-5F2A-41AF-8A1D-5379AAFA6ADD@gmail.com>
	<ff59076c0805212011j3ab9e03re979e38f41c8dd1a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805212014h60b1c9a7x399ec1bd335c0425@mail.gmail.com>

> I wonder how much of the $85K restoration cost was the restorer's
> profit....
>


>
>
>   On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 11:00 AM, Randy Hicks <Healey100M at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>>  Hi Alan & Kenny, yes, may things wrong with this car. Jerry Bensinger
>> had it for sale in Jan. '08 also.
>>
>> If you think the paint on the bulkhead is bad, take a look at the chassis
>> shots attached (list will strip attachments) of this car. You'll see why
>> this dealer doesn't show any chassis photos of the "Just finished 85,000
>> photo documented restoration".
>>
>> I was told in Jan. the restoration was several years old and cost $85,000.
>> 85,000 photos is a lot!  :-)
>>
>> Randy
>>
>> Randy Hicks
>> '56 100M
>> '62 BN7 MkII
>> '65 BJ8
>> '53 MGTD
>> Healey100M at gmail.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>  On May 21, 2008, at 9:11 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote:
>>
>> One question, can someone explain the three screw dashpot caps mounted on
>>> the four screw H6 throttle body?  Was that normal or is this a PO mod?
>>>
>>> Feh... and lots of details wrong, would not even make concourse gold,
>>> problems I see are:
>>>
>>> 1) No strap hose clamps!
>>> 2) Wrong grommets on the cold air box too - these won't seal thus no
>>> pressure to float bowls.
>>> 3) rounded head nut - and the nut is an incorrect aircraft style flanged
>>> nut
>>> to boot!
>>> 4) curly red tension lead - AAAAAAAK!
>>> 5) phillips head screws on bonnet strap - is this correct?
>>> 6) Absolutely atrocious installation of the leather seat covers
>>> 7) Tunnel carpet is totally wrinkled, albeit this was like this from the
>>> factory, but if it was my car I would have paid the $100 to have it
>>> fitted
>>> properly.
>>> 8) Inner bulkhead not sprayed correctly with black primer showing
>>> 9) Donde esta los tool kit?  this is $110K folks.
>>> 10) Engine bulkhead not properly prepped before painting - makes me
>>> wonder
>>> how well the paint will last
>>> 11) Water pipes aren't painted engine color
>>> 12) I see pozidrive screws!!!!
>>> 13) Nice Gucci Radiator cap.
>>> 14) Carb supports should be black, right?
>>>
>>> Did I miss anything?  Should the boot armacord be blue (or was that BN1s
>>> only?)
>>>
>>> Two hours of shop time by the restorer spent reading the Roger Moment
>>> book
>>> would have been money well spent....
>>>
>>> Begging a closer inspection of the paint, I'd value this car at $40K +/-
>>> $10K based on quality of paint.  shame.
>>>
>>> But hey I would be happy to pay 110,000 .... Yen that is.
>>>
>>> Alan
>>>
>>> On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 7:50 AM, Geatros <geatros at shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Listers,
>>>>
>>>> Factory 100M on Ebay item number 310052494330.
>>>>
>>>> Cheers
>>>> Kenny
>>>> Vancouver BC
>>>> Canada
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '64 BJ8




-- 
Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Thu May 22 07:40:00 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 06:40:00 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey Related:  Word problem is fixed
Message-ID: <002401c8bc11$5557c320$00074960$@rr.com>

Thanks for all the helpful responses to my problem with inserting a photo
into a Word 2007 document, especially the one from Gil Rockwell.  My problem
was in the setting for how the photo was inserted into the text.  I
suspected as much, but couldn't find the menu items (thanks, Word 2007) to
fix it.  With Gil's help, it's done.

 

It's good to know that this list is very valuable for more things than just
Healeys.

 

Steve Byers

HBJ8L/36666

BJ8 Registry

Havelock, NC  USA

From BN1 at pacbell.net  Thu May 22 15:30:48 2008
From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 14:30:48 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] !00M on Ebay
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0805211811n2b199ca9n533e65c1a586bd99@mail.gmail.com>
References: <9AFEF30C5ECA445E9FDC11DA512C857E@soloPC>
	<ff59076c0805211811n2b199ca9n533e65c1a586bd99@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4835E608.1020701@pacbell.net>

Alan Seigrist wrote:
> Did I miss anything?  
Sure:

Chrome grill
Chrome wheels
Instrument cluster painted body color
Not to mention the typical "professional restoration" backward flashes!
But I, too, lost count long ago.  And for $110k you'd think they'd at 
least thrown in a 4-speed shift knob!

Bill Barnett
'53 BN1 w/ '54 M Kit

From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net  Thu May 22 17:33:37 2008
From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy)
Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 19:33:37 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] All Brit  Car Show
Message-ID: <001a01c8bc64$44b6a0b0$a854e104@markl946cfrd7q>

Brit Car Show at the old Bendix Woods proving grounds in South Bend IN.
Sun.  June 8th,   10:00.

Mark

From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net  Thu May 22 17:45:58 2008
From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy)
Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 19:45:58 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Question
Message-ID: <002101c8bc65$fcebcdd0$a854e104@markl946cfrd7q>

Sorry to bomb the list.  But some of you guys know your shit when it comes to
this stuff.

I will be switching to high speed internet that comes with MacAfee anti
virus.
Should I totally delete the Norton anti virus that I have on my computer now
or  can they be used together.   I am guessing that running them together is a
bad idea.

Also are the firewalls that come with high speed  sufficient enough for
protection or is additional protection necessary.

I have been on dial up since 95,  I am a total  high speed virgin.

Thanks in advance,   Mark

From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Thu May 22 17:58:37 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 19:58:37 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Question
In-Reply-To: <002101c8bc65$fcebcdd0$a854e104@markl946cfrd7q>
References: <002101c8bc65$fcebcdd0$a854e104@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <023a01c8bc67$c08c1b40$41a451c0$@net>

You can NOT  run two virus protection programs together without eventually
causing crashes. Pick one although I am very happy with Zone Alarm security
suite. Norton tends to slow everything down. I am sure that there will be
many programs recommended as almost everyone has their favorite.

Also consider putting a router between your high speed modem and your
computer for more protection.

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
Mark and Kathy
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 7:46 PM
To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Question

Sorry to bomb the list.  But some of you guys know your shit when it comes
to
this stuff.

I will be switching to high speed internet that comes with MacAfee anti
virus.
Should I totally delete the Norton anti virus that I have on my computer now
or  can they be used together.   I am guessing that running them together is
a
bad idea.

Also are the firewalls that come with high speed  sufficient enough for
protection or is additional protection necessary.

I have been on dial up since 95,  I am a total  high speed virgin.

Thanks in advance,   Mark

From clocks at midcoast.com  Thu May 22 17:58:43 2008
From: clocks at midcoast.com (James Lea)
Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 19:58:43 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Brit car show.
Message-ID: <000701c8bc67$c3fbeda0$0201a8c0@JIM>

All British car show Sunday June 1 in Camden Maine. Register and info at 
www.mmscc.com.
Cheers, JL

James Lea
PO Box 25
Rockport Maine 04856
1-207-236-3632

1951 Triumph Renown
1952 MG TD
1952 Triumph Mayflower
1958 Rover P4
1962 Austin Healey BT7
1976 Citicar Electric 

From mbruce6 at cogeco.ca  Thu May 22 18:26:41 2008
From: mbruce6 at cogeco.ca (Mal Bruce)
Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 20:26:41 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] !00M on Ebay Saxon for 50K
References: <9AFEF30C5ECA445E9FDC11DA512C857E@soloPC><ff59076c0805211811n2b199ca9n533e65c1a586bd99@mail.gmail.com>
	<4835E608.1020701@pacbell.net>
Message-ID: <006a01c8bc6b$ac4206f0$0ef58d18@mal71b83fb7a5c>

Anyone catch the "Saxon" for 50 large!!!!

Mal
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mr. Bill" <BN1 at pacbell.net>
To: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
Cc: <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 5:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] !00M on Ebay


> Alan Seigrist wrote:
>> Did I miss anything?
> Sure:
>
> Chrome grill
> Chrome wheels
> Instrument cluster painted body color
> Not to mention the typical "professional restoration" backward flashes!
> But I, too, lost count long ago.  And for $110k you'd think they'd at
> least thrown in a 4-speed shift knob!
>
> Bill Barnett
> '53 BN1 w/ '54 M Kit
> _______________________________________________
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> No virus found in this incoming message.
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> 4:44 PM

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu May 22 19:48:05 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 19:48:05 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Question
References: <002101c8bc65$fcebcdd0$a854e104@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <009201c8bc77$0bb26570$6801a8c0@shop>

<<Sorry to bomb the list.  But some of you guys know your shit when it comes to this stuff.>>

Just a tad, Mark<G>!!  Hate to admit it but I started with DOS and thought I had died and gone to Heaven when WinDoz came out (HOW naive is THAT>><G>)!!

<<I will be switching to high speed internet that comes with MacAfee anti virus.>>

Guess what you get when it's "free"??  LOL    crap.

<<Should I totally delete the Norton anti virus that I have on my computer now>>

Does so just on general principle.  BTDT.

<< or can they be used together.   I am guessing that running them together is a
bad idea.>>

As John said, Nope.

<<Also are the firewalls that come with high speed  sufficient enough for
protection or is additional protection necessary.>>

Just forget the "free" crap<G>!!
 
<<I have been on dial up since 95,>> 

As the teeny boppers say today, OMG!!!  LOL

<< I am a total  high speed virgin.>>

But NOT LBCs<G>!!

As soon as you are set-up go to:   http://shop.ca.com/
and purchase the "Security Suite" and install.  Having the disc is really NOT necessary as their re-download policy is GREAT.   You actually (like most) get more than you "need".  I only opt to install the Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Anti-Spyware, and Firewall (which is actually Trend's Zone Alarm).

With Norton & McAfee I have had more "freezes"/"crashes" than I have turned nuts & bolts.  I have been thru AVG, and lots more.

I have NEVER (knock on wood<G>) has ANY problems with C.A.!!!  NEVER!!  That is testament in it self.  IMO, adding a router is useless unless you have more than 1 box.  If you on/off want to use a lap-top ALSO than router IS a good idea.  (I have 4 boxes so router required<G>!!

A retired gent from GM IT that is now in business of fixing 'puters/software turned me on to C.A. over TEN years ago and I have NEVER, no NEVER regretted it!!!

Guess you can tell I AM a happy camper & user with NFI (damnit!!)!!

Ed

From bspidell at comcast.net  Thu May 22 19:10:15 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 18:10:15 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Question
In-Reply-To: <002101c8bc65$fcebcdd0$a854e104@markl946cfrd7q>
References: <002101c8bc65$fcebcdd0$a854e104@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <48361977.9050003@comcast.net>

Sounds like you're getting Comcast cable, no?

FWIW, the free MacAfee s/w Comcast has provided has been fine for my 4+ 
computers.  Remember, with other brands you'll pay $30 per year per 
computer for updates (a/v s/w is useless if it's not continually 
updated--that would be over $120/year for me).  I had one glitch with 
MacAfee years ago, but since then it has not given me any problems--nor 
have I had any infestations--but it does slow down the box once or twice 
a week for update downloads and scans.  I don't use a firewall--I 
believe Comcast blocks most ports from common attacks.

Go ahead and get a wireless router (Cisco/Linksys WRT54G is a de facto 
"standard"--about $50), then you can put computers wherever you want in 
your house (with WiFi cards if not installed already), and allow guests 
to piggyback on your connection.  Of course, you'll want to use WPA 
security, but that's a different thread ;)


bs


Mark and Kathy wrote:
> Sorry to bomb the list.  But some of you guys know your shit when it comes to
> this stuff.
>
> I will be switching to high speed internet that comes with MacAfee anti
> virus.
> Should I totally delete the Norton anti virus that I have on my computer now
> or  can they be used together.   I am guessing that running them together is a
> bad idea.
>
> Also are the firewalls that come with high speed  sufficient enough for
> protection or is additional protection necessary.
>
> I have been on dial up since 95,  I am a total  high speed virgin.
>
> Thanks in advance,   Mark
>   
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
*******************************************************************

From pieterscheen at optusnet.com.au  Thu May 22 19:13:05 2008
From: pieterscheen at optusnet.com.au (Pieter and Linda Scheenhouwer)
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 11:13:05 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Anybody in Ireland?
Message-ID: <200805230113.m4N1D4Sr011349@mail04.syd.optusnet.com.au>

Are there any listers out there in Ireland. I am considering moving from OZ
to Ireland for a few years and want to take my Healey with me. So I am
looking for advice on what I need to register the car over there etc,

Cheers

Pieter

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu May 22 19:01:39 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 09:01:39 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Question
In-Reply-To: <002101c8bc65$fcebcdd0$a854e104@markl946cfrd7q>
References: <002101c8bc65$fcebcdd0$a854e104@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805221801n535d38etefba581627584740@mail.gmail.com>

Mark -

There is a HUGE amount of buzz on the internet about what a lousy program
MacAfee is - it clogs up your system resources, slows your computer down and
causes it to crash.  You can get the high speed internet, but use a better
virus program like Zone Alarm, which is better at its core than Norton or
Macafee becase the program was designed as a firewall from the start.

Alan

On Fri, May 23, 2008 at 7:45 AM, Mark and Kathy <mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net>
wrote:

> Sorry to bomb the list.  But some of you guys know your shit when it comes
> to
> this stuff.
>
> I will be switching to high speed internet that comes with MacAfee anti
> virus.
> Should I totally delete the Norton anti virus that I have on my computer
> now
> or  can they be used together.   I am guessing that running them together
> is a
> bad idea.
>
> Also are the firewalls that come with high speed  sufficient enough for
> protection or is additional protection necessary.
>
> I have been on dial up since 95,  I am a total  high speed virgin.
>
> Thanks in advance,   Mark

From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Thu May 22 19:43:31 2008
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell)
Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 21:43:31 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] exhuast down tubes
Message-ID: <48362143.8090608@earthlink.net>

Listers,

Is anyone making the exhaust down tubes without the crimped down sections 
in the bends? - for the 6 cylinder roadsters.

Bob

From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Thu May 22 19:50:47 2008
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 18:50:47 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Question
In-Reply-To: <009201c8bc77$0bb26570$6801a8c0@shop>
References: <002101c8bc65$fcebcdd0$a854e104@markl946cfrd7q>
	<009201c8bc77$0bb26570$6801a8c0@shop>
Message-ID: <a3b984e10805221850h69543454i88f1df71495be277@mail.gmail.com>

As others have said, Norton is a resource hog.  It can also be a cast iron
SOB to remove from your system.  Add remove programs just won't get all of
it out, and this may cause issues/non-installs/freezes/crashes with what
ever AV program you try install afterwards.
Here is how to get rid of it all.
First download the Norton removal tool at
http://service1.symantec.com/Support/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039 DO
NOT RUN IT YET.
Use add remove programs to remove Norton
Now run the removal tool to get the rest of it out.
Now you can install the new program.

As far as AV goes, while I am sure that CA is a fine program, it is $59.95.
AVG on the other hand is free if you are a home user.  They just released
version 8.0 which includes AV, e mail scanner, link scanner (picks up bad
links and notifies you before you go there), anti-spyware, and a thing call
resident shield.  AVG has a very small footprint and updates on a daily
basis.  What's not to like? It is the same engine as the paid versions, same
databases, without all of the bells and whistles.
For a firewall, Zone Alarm is the default free choice.  Again an excellent
program.

I will disagree with Ed about the usefulness of a router.  A router acts as
a hardware firewall between the net and you.  This means that if a bad guy
is doing a port scan, your computer will not even show as being on the net.
While your firewall should stop port scans, the function word there is
SHOULD.  Just like the heater in an LBC SHOULD keep you warm on a cold
winter night.

Also if anyone else stops by your house with a laptop, they can go on the
net without taking you off.  Routers are a handy item.

Here is a link for some further suggestions for dealing with computer
problems.  http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=260053

Good luck and enjoy the high speed.

From chriseye at comcast.net  Thu May 22 22:09:24 2008
From: chriseye at comcast.net (chris )
Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 21:09:24 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] paint question
In-Reply-To: <00a801c8bba8$ac9ba340$6801a8c0@shop>
Message-ID: <000001c8bc8a$c9c79c70$0202fea9@KALITERO>

There are things that can be done to restore old paint.
The first thing to do is wash the paint really well. There are many good
car wash soaps on the market. I'm currently using the Pep Boys brand.
The stuff from Griot's Garage looks good, but I haven't tried it. Also
Dawn dish soap works well.
If the paint job has a clear coat, you might not be able to do more than
wash it and wax it. Mothers California Gold is a good wax.
If it is a paint job without a clear coat, the top layers of paint can
be polished off with rubbing compound. Rubbing compound can remove the
top sun baked and dirty layer, thus exposing a pristine layer from
below. Another way to rejuvinate sun baked dry paint is to a wax made by
Wenol which seems to put oil back into the paint.
chris ioakimedes
Fairfax California
www.fattiretrading.com

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+chriseye=comcast.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+chriseye=comcast.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Ed's Shop
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 6:11 PM
To: Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] paint question

<<Is there anything I can do to restore the paint short of repainting?>>

Basically NO, Dave.  Sorry.

Same sorta problem rears it UGLY head with "bras" and "magnetic signs"
(the temp way of lettering a vehicle).  Once the UVs rays work on
"covered" spots vs the surrounding area......!  BTDT<F>.
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu May 22 22:38:05 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 12:38:05 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Ceramic vs. Jet Hot ?
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805222138j51af8d1cr74bb308676e093e4@mail.gmail.com>

Hi All -

I just got back a header from Jet Hot and was blown away with the
finish...and am convinced that thing is coated with enough cancer causing
polycarbonates to last a lifetime, I am very very please with this.

That being said I know others have coated headers and downpipes with ceramic
coatings.

My primary concern is heat reduction under the hood -  is Jet Hot the best
solution or are more traditional ceramic coatings better for heat reduction?

Thanks,

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu May 22 23:22:32 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 13:22:32 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] exhuast down tubes
In-Reply-To: <48362143.8090608@earthlink.net>
References: <48362143.8090608@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805222222k6270f44ag8db5bfc0354ac03b@mail.gmail.com>

Bob -

I think the Bell SS systems are made like this.

The other option, if you want to spend a bomb, is to try PD Gough in the
Uk.  I had them make a SS system for my A90 (the only company in the world
with the pattern on hand) and their systems are a work of art, but expensive
with the pound where it is.

Alan

On Fri, May 23, 2008 at 9:43 AM, Bob Haskell <rchaskell at earthlink.net>
wrote:

> Listers,
>
> Is anyone making the exhaust down tubes without the crimped down sections
> in the bends? - for the 6 cylinder roadsters.
>
> Bob

From dwhite4949 at wowway.com  Fri May 23 06:03:48 2008
From: dwhite4949 at wowway.com (Daniel and Diane White)
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 08:03:48 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Soft brake pedal follow up
Message-ID: <4836B2A4.7010607@wowway.com>

Hi  Larry,
I used your method on all four wheels and was amazed at the amount of 
air that came out of the system (system was originally bled using the 
method outlined in the shop manual).  The pedal is much harder now and I 
feel confident I can handle a panic stop if I have to.  I think I'll put 
a few miles on her and then use your method again just to see what comes 
out.  I thank you and the Healey thanks you.
Dan White
1962 BN7 Mk II

P.S.  For those of you not familiar with the "Varley Method" this is 
copied from the archives-
> De adjust the front brakes so the wheel cylinders are fully compressed
> by the return springs. No need to do this on the rear. Attach a piece of
> clear tubing the cylinder furtherest ( yes thats a word ) from the
> master cylinder. This tube should be a couple of Metres long ( 6 feet,
> why isn't the whole world metric) suspend this tube over a step ladder
> or something, so it is higher than the car, open the bleed screw 1/4
> turn and pump the pedal slowly up and down, watch the tube and and the
> fluid rising in it, when there are no bubbles close the bleeder. work
> back to the closest cylinder to the master cylinder, then re adjust the
> front brakes. this works for me every time and you can do the job on
> your own, and you see any bubbles coming up through the fluid in the tube.
> Cheers
> Larry
> Austin Healey 100 Restoration Site
> http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/

From dan at warner-associates.com  Fri May 23 06:51:44 2008
From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist)
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 07:51:44 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Drivers license check
Message-ID: <001901c8bcd3$c105c000$3500000a@warner.com>

Secret site shows Drivers' Licenses:  " I definitely removed mine. I suggest
you all do the same", says Bob Glaser, tongue firmly in cheek.  "Now you can
see anyone's Driver's License on the Internet, including your  own! I just
searched for mine and there it was...picture and all! " 

*	 Go to the web site, and check it out. It's unbelievable! Just enter
your  name, city and state to see if yours is on file. After your license
comes on the  screen, click the box marked 'Please Remove.' This will remove
it from   public viewing, but not from law enforcement.  
*	Please notify all your friends so they can protect themselves, too.
Believe  me they will thank you for it. Thanks Homeland Security !
http://www.license.shorturl.com/_  <http://www.license.shorturl.com/>
http://www.license.shorturl.com/ 

From caws52803 at aol.com  Fri May 23 07:05:07 2008
From: caws52803 at aol.com (caws52803 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 09:05:07 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Drivers license check
In-Reply-To: <001901c8bcd3$c105c000$3500000a@warner.com>
References: <001901c8bcd3$c105c000$3500000a@warner.com>
Message-ID: <8CA8AECC1FDE9C4-180-32A5@WEBMAIL-MA12.sysops.aol.com>

Dan, I tried this site, but something must be wrong as your license kept coming up.
Rudy in NC


-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Stromquist <dan at warner-associates.com>
To: Healey List Emails <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, 23 May 2008 8:51 am
Subject: [Healeys] Drivers license check



Secret site shows Drivers' Licenses:  " I definitely removed mine. I suggest
you all do the same", says Bob Glaser, tongue firmly in cheek.  "Now you can
see anyone's Driver's License on the Internet, including your  own! I just
searched for mine and there it was...picture and all! " 

*    Go to the web site, and check it out. It's unbelievable! Just enter
your  name, city and state to see if yours is on file. After your license
comes on the  screen, click the box marked 'Please Remove.' This will remove
it from   public viewing, but not from law enforcement.  
*   Please notify all your friends so they can protect themselves, too.
Believe  me they will thank you for it. Thanks Homeland Security !
http://www.license.shorturl.com/_  <http://www.license.shorturl.com/>
http://www.license.shorturl.com/ 
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From alexmm at roadrunner.com  Fri May 23 07:35:07 2008
From: alexmm at roadrunner.com (Alex)
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 09:35:07 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Brit car show.
References: <000701c8bc67$c3fbeda0$0201a8c0@JIM>
Message-ID: <01e801c8bcd9$d0b447a0$6b02a8c0@atc0f226cd3237>

... and don't forget the MG "Gathering Of The Faithful" show and conference, 
running from May 29th through June 1st, at Ashworth-By-The-Sea hotel in 
Hampton, New Hampshire.

== Alex in Maine
     "The Blue Mainie," 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7
     "Conkling," 1946 MG TC #1321
     Former owner 1957 A-H 100-6, 1967 A-H BJ8,
     1965 MG Midget
     http://users.adelphia.net/~alexmm/ai2q.htm



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Lea" <clocks at midcoast.com>
To: "List Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 7:58 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Brit car show.


> All British car show Sunday June 1 in Camden Maine. Register and info at
> www.mmscc.com.
> Cheers, JL
>
> James Lea
> PO Box 25
> Rockport Maine 04856
> 1-207-236-3632

From dwb2650 at netscape.net  Fri May 23 12:39:23 2008
From: dwb2650 at netscape.net (dwb2650 at netscape.net)
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 14:39:23 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Gas prices...has it come to this?
In-Reply-To: <BAY111-W3455E62CE65E4D8033F13A9CC70@phx.gbl>
References: <008f01c8ba6a$9ef7d180$6401a8c0@S1099921662>
	<BAY111-W3455E62CE65E4D8033F13A9CC70@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <8CA8B1B719821C0-1374-124C@webmail-nc04.sysops.aol.com>

 One man's solution to the high price of gasoline? -?? DB






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From Editorgary at aol.com  Fri May 23 14:36:10 2008
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 16:36:10 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Computer stuff
Message-ID: <d28.28bbdaaf.356884ba@aol.com>

In a message dated 5/23/08 5:06:22 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes:


> Just a tad, Mark<G>!!  Hate to admit it but I started with DOS and thought
> I had died and gone to Heaven when WinDoz came out (HOW naive is
THAT>><G>)!!
>
Didn't realize you were that young.   (Let me see if I can get this
right...now I write <VBG>) I started communicating with a remote computer
using a
teletype from the business school to the Burroughs computer at Carnegie tech.
Next
step, in 1971, was 15 cps (yes, that's CHARACTERS per second) dial-up
connection (put the telephone handset in the terminal cradle) to the
timeshared
computer at Interactive Data Corporation. When we got 30 cps in a computer
terminal
that weighed 40 pounds and was only the size of a small suitcase, we thought
we'd died and gone to heaven.

All the best.
Gary



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

From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Fri May 23 15:03:28 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 17:03:28 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Computer stuff
In-Reply-To: <d28.28bbdaaf.356884ba@aol.com>
References: <d28.28bbdaaf.356884ba@aol.com>
Message-ID: <026501c8bd18$72eb57f0$58c207d0$@net>

OK how about a 60 baud 2-B teletype that I used in the early 60's?

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: Friday, May 23, 2008 4:36 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer stuff

In a message dated 5/23/08 5:06:22 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net
writes:


> Just a tad, Mark<G>!!  Hate to admit it but I started with DOS and thought
> I had died and gone to Heaven when WinDoz came out (HOW naive is
THAT>><G>)!!
>
Didn't realize you were that young.   (Let me see if I can get this
right...now I write <VBG>) I started communicating with a remote computer
using a
teletype from the business school to the Burroughs computer at Carnegie
tech.
Next
step, in 1971, was 15 cps (yes, that's CHARACTERS per second) dial-up
connection (put the telephone handset in the terminal cradle) to the
timeshared
computer at Interactive Data Corporation. When we got 30 cps in a computer
terminal
that weighed 40 pounds and was only the size of a small suitcase, we thought
we'd died and gone to heaven.

From donyarber at earthlink.net  Fri May 23 17:26:08 2008
From: donyarber at earthlink.net (Don Yarber)
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 18:26:08 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
Message-ID: <001501c8bd2c$626e0fd0$6957e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>

I see that a lot of you guys are as old (or older) than me!

I started on computers in 1955 when the USNavy went to Federal Stock 
Numbers.  We had a computer aboard ship that was about 12 ft by 12 ft by 8 
ft tall.  It produced so much heat that we had to shut down air conditioning 
units in one mess hall and re-route the ducts to that room in order to keep 
the computer running.  It had over 300 vacuum tubes in it.

My first personal computer was a Commodore 64 (one that I still have) with a 
1541 disk drive.  It was great.  I learned Commodore Basic and programmed a 
lot of stuff on it, including a Master Scheduling Plan for production of 
plastic drinking glasses, trays, etc. produced by Campbell Brothers Plastics 
and sold to MacDonalds, Burger King, Carl Jr., and others.  I used that 
program until CamBro bought one from IBM.

Then I graduated to a Tandy.  It was the first one that I bought a modem for 
and connected with other computer geeks across the nation.

AND I STILL DON'T KNOW ALL THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT COMPUTERS !!!

So if you guys know it all, share it with those of us who do NOT.

My Book, "Corpses and Canyons" is doing well.  Thanks to those of you who 
have purchased it.  To those who haven't, autographed copies are available 
for $15.99 (plus $2 shipping) from:

Don Yarber
1028 Clint Russell Road
Morganfield, KY 42437


Don Yarber
 62 BN7 MK2 3000 (sold to Dan White)
Author of "Bodies and Beaches" and "Corpses and Canyons"
Find news about my books at
www.kipyardleymysteries.com

From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Fri May 23 17:39:59 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 19:39:59 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
In-Reply-To: <001501c8bd2c$626e0fd0$6957e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>
References: <001501c8bd2c$626e0fd0$6957e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>
Message-ID: <026c01c8bd2e$5077e880$f167b980$@net>

Ha. Beat you. My first home computer was a Vic=20 - the predecessor of the
Commodore 64. Loved to program the think in Basic to make games! Came with
4k of which 2.5K was used by the operating system. Still remember
programming and coping the programs to a tape recorder. Had to open the
peripherals -- belive the command "open 7" started the tape recorder so that
you could upload programs.

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 Don
Yarber
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 7:26 PM
To: Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related

I see that a lot of you guys are as old (or older) than me!

I started on computers in 1955 when the USNavy went to Federal Stock 
Numbers.  We had a computer aboard ship that was about 12 ft by 12 ft by 8 
ft tall.  It produced so much heat that we had to shut down air conditioning

units in one mess hall and re-route the ducts to that room in order to keep 
the computer running.  It had over 300 vacuum tubes in it.

My first personal computer was a Commodore 64 (one that I still have) with a

1541 disk drive.  It was great.  I learned Commodore Basic and programmed a 
lot of stuff on it, including a Master Scheduling Plan for production of 
plastic drinking glasses, trays, etc. produced by Campbell Brothers Plastics

and sold to MacDonalds, Burger King, Carl Jr., and others.  I used that 
program until CamBro bought one from IBM.

Then I graduated to a Tandy.  It was the first one that I bought a modem for

and connected with other computer geeks across the nation.

AND I STILL DON'T KNOW ALL THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT COMPUTERS !!!

So if you guys know it all, share it with those of us who do NOT.

My Book, "Corpses and Canyons" is doing well.  Thanks to those of you who 
have purchased it.  To those who haven't, autographed copies are available 
for $15.99 (plus $2 shipping) from:

Don Yarber

From bj8Healey at msn.com  Fri May 23 17:48:13 2008
From: bj8Healey at msn.com (James Sailer)
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 17:48:13 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Tom Felts I lost your e-mail address
Message-ID: <BLU133-DS6C0E5F58240D948DBBD92E9C10@phx.gbl>

Sorry to bomb the list ... Tom .. the package arrived today .. thanks ..
excellent!..

Jim Sailer

From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Fri May 23 18:09:11 2008
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard  Hartnett)
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 17:09:11 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Computer stuff
In-Reply-To: <026501c8bd18$72eb57f0$58c207d0$@net>
References: <d28.28bbdaaf.356884ba@aol.com>
	<026501c8bd18$72eb57f0$58c207d0$@net>
Message-ID: <6D34884145694100B319AC50F4D410AC@LeonardPC>

I have not been a computer user as long as others seem to be.  However, let 
it be noted that I am still using a Commodore 128 for several functions.  I, 
too, started with a Vic 20, graduated to C64, and ultimately to C128.  I am 
a user, not a programmer, however, before commercial tax programs became 
popular, I had set up a Pocket Planner spreadsheet to duplicate the tax 
forms and was able to prepare my taxes with it including several 
supplemental forms.

I still like the Commodore.  No viruses.  No spam.   No Firewalls needed. 
Faster than my PC in several cases and far simpler to use.  The only 
drawback is  the shortage of memory.  It is connected to a black-print only 
dot matrix printer, a color dot matrix printer, and a Royal 8200C 
typerwriter with built-in interface.  All are still working perfectly after 
all these years.

However, I am on my third PC.  The first was killed by a non-removable 
virus, the motherboard killed the second, and I have been advised to 
'recover' this one back to factory specs due to all the garbage that is 
slowing it down and causing other problems.

Let's hear it for modern technology.   <Boo>

(Maybe this is why I like my 1967 Healey.  Simpler with no "Check Engine" 
light)

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

From ourxke at hotmail.com  Fri May 23 18:30:20 2008
From: ourxke at hotmail.com (Ken Wignall)
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 20:30:20 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Gearbox and Overdrive finally separated
Message-ID: <BAY118-W4686A804BF538CF8C3AA29D1C00@phx.gbl>

We finally separated the overdrive from the gearbox on the BT7 side shift. We
tried all suggestions offered up by the list. Thanks to all that replied. We
were unsuccessful after many attempts and had no choice but to start in from
the back of the overdrive rather than use force. We had the box standing
straight up and the rear casing came off with ease. All over the planet
carrier and assembly was a large pile of shrapnel. The  unidirectional clutch
assembly had explodedclutch roller cage and rollers were fragmented to bits.
The planet carrier assembly had seized onto the gearbox mainshaft and tried to
turn on it. We used a puller, heat, air chisel and a pry bar, trying to remove
the carrier and after about 3 hours of cautious prying finally freed the
carrier so we could separate the front section of the overdrive from the
gearbox. This is near the top of the list on tough Healey jobs. The mainshaft
has spline damage and the rear section of the overdrive is finished. I am
going to start looking for a used gearbox and overdrive, or just a mainshaft
and salvage the rest of the box. The car is in the reassembly stage of
restoration, a 42,000 mi., dry storage rescue from a barn in Tennessee,
tri-carb. I did the brakes, hydraulics, fuel system and engine last summer and
drove it around sparingly last fall, putting about 100 mi on the odometer
before going at the rest of the car this past winter and to present. Hoped the
overdrive not functioning was an electric or minor glitch, but never seen one
that had blown up like that. Maybe the reason the previous owner took it off
the road in the early 70's, which is a good trade off for a high mile, panel
replacement restoration. Wanted- an overdrive, or at the least the rear half
of one; side shift gearbox, or a good used mainshaft from one. I think I will
post a separate email for all those on the list not reading this far!
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From ourxke at hotmail.com  Fri May 23 18:48:14 2008
From: ourxke at hotmail.com (Ken Wignall)
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 20:48:14 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Parts needed- sidshift  4 speed gearbox,
 an overdrive unit - or  even a parts car
Message-ID: <BAY118-W446E40B87D92CFFD6E5CDD1C00@phx.gbl>

If you read my previous post you will understand my quest. I am suddenly in
search of an overdrive unit, or the rear section(half) of one, and either a
complete 4 speed sideshift gearbox or the main shaft from one, with healthy
splines on it. I will even take a parts car if anyone nows of a bad,
non-restorable one, sitting somewhere within 250 miles of New Jersey, USA.
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From clocks at midcoast.com  Fri May 23 18:55:56 2008
From: clocks at midcoast.com (James Lea)
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 20:55:56 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Austin Healey card.
Message-ID: <01d401c8bd38$ec80ee70$0201a8c0@JIM>

Some time ago someone mentioned a greeting card with a Healey on it. I wrote 
the company and they just answered me, Here's the info. Cheers, JL


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "CR Consumer Relations (3667)" <Consumer.Relations at amgreetings.com>
To: "James Lea" <clocks at midcoast.com>
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 4:12 PM
Subject: RE: Austin Healey card.


Thank you for writing to American Greetings Corporation expressing your
interest in our greeting cards.

Our greeting cards and related personal communication products are sold
exclusively to retail outlets. It is difficult to determine the
availability of a particular product do to mass production of our
products. How ever, you may wish to check with the following: Kmart,
Wal-Mart, CVS, and Rite Aid.

Thank you again for writing, and I hope this will be of some assistance
to you.

Sincerely,



Robert
Consumer Relations
American Greetings Corporation

-----Original Message-----
From: James Lea [mailto:clocks at midcoast.com]
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 10:15 PM
To: CR Consumer Relations (3667)
Subject: Austin Healey card.

Where can I buy USA 199  3846723? Thank you. James Lea

From AAHealeyguy at aol.com  Fri May 23 19:03:26 2008
From: AAHealeyguy at aol.com (AAHealeyguy at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 21:03:26 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
Message-ID: <ce4.3239288f.3568c35e@aol.com>

And we first used a  Kaypro computer with CPM operating system,  all together 
in one unit  that the keyboard folded up onto the screen area  and made like 
a big heavy suitcase.   Used WordStar,  DataStar, etc   and with the big big 
floppy disks.    And went from that right into Windows (skipping DOS) and a 
mouse !! ???  What's that?  !!   

Gerry K (in San Diego) where Kaypro was made right here in Solano Beach 



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From donyarber at earthlink.net  Fri May 23 19:16:32 2008
From: donyarber at earthlink.net (Don Yarber)
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 20:16:32 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] KayPro (not healey related)
Message-ID: <000501c8bd3b$ceb508b0$28f3e004@yourc8bh3jaglt>

I remember that one too!

I borrowed one from a neighbor to try to write an algorithm to break the 
"Beale Cypher"

It worked on a few key words, like "gold" "paces" "north" "south" etc.  But 
the neighbor moved to England and I had to give it back before I could 
develop the algorithm further.

Don
former BN7 owner
Author of "Bodies and Beaches" and "Corpses and Canyons"
Find news about my books at
www.kipyardleymysteries.com

From helyjohn at cablespeed.com  Fri May 23 20:43:45 2008
From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder)
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 18:43:45 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Parts needed- sidshift  4 speed gearbox,
 an  overdrive unit - or  even a parts car
References: <BAY118-W446E40B87D92CFFD6E5CDD1C00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <F084CAC718B249D2A02C239577C14866@FRED>

Ken,
If you do not find anything locally, you might want to contact Mark Jones at 
BritSport in Seattle.  He has done 2 overdrives for me.  He does 
transmissions and O'd units, for A H  cars, and does high quality work.  Not 
cheap, but good.  The last one he did for me, I gave him some left over O'd 
parts (don't remember exactly what they were, but think they were for the 
rear section) in exchange for some credit on the one he built for me.  He 
has a large selection of good, used parts.

His phone # is 206-283-3578.

John Snyder


Subject: [Healeys] Parts needed- sidshift 4 speed gearbox, an overdrive 
unit - or even a parts car


> If you read my previous post you will understand my quest. I am suddenly 
> in
> search of an overdrive unit, or the rear section(half) of one, and either 
> a
> complete 4 speed sideshift gearbox or the main shaft from one, with 
> healthy
> splines on it. I will even take a parts car if anyone nows of a bad,
> non-restorable one, sitting somewhere within 250 miles of New Jersey, USA.

From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net  Fri May 23 20:13:39 2008
From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy)
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 22:13:39 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Gearbox and Overdrive finally separated
References: <BAY118-W4686A804BF538CF8C3AA29D1C00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <001401c8bd43$db08e1b0$1a48fc04@markl946cfrd7q>

Sorry to burst your bubble but learning from those that have seen what you 
are seeing is money in your pocket.     You will spend thousands to get the 
box back in working order.    I suggest  buying a rebuilt one with warrantee 
from a rep. rebuilder or do the
Smitty thing.

I purchased 5 used boxes and managed to squeeze out  one good rebuilt one. 
To
much abuse over the years just  wipes them out.

Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken Wignall" <ourxke at hotmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 8:30 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Gearbox and Overdrive finally separated


> We finally separated the overdrive from the gearbox on the BT7 side shift. 
> We
> tried all suggestions offered up by the list. Thanks to all that replied. 
> We
> were unsuccessful after many attempts and had no choice but to start in 
> from
> the back of the overdrive rather than use force. We had the box standing
> straight up and the rear casing came off with ease. All over the planet
> carrier and assembly was a large pile of shrapnel. The  unidirectional 
> clutch
> assembly had explodedclutch roller cage and rollers were fragmented to 
> bits.
> The planet carrier assembly had seized onto the gearbox mainshaft and 
> tried to
> turn on it. We used a puller, heat, air chisel and a pry bar, trying to 
> remove
> the carrier and after about 3 hours of cautious prying finally freed the
> carrier so we could separate the front section of the overdrive from the
> gearbox. This is near the top of the list on tough Healey jobs. The 
> mainshaft
> has spline damage and the rear section of the overdrive is finished. I am
> going to start looking for a used gearbox and overdrive, or just a 
> mainshaft
> and salvage the rest of the box. The car is in the reassembly stage of
> restoration, a 42,000 mi., dry storage rescue from a barn in Tennessee,
> tri-carb. I did the brakes, hydraulics, fuel system and engine last summer 
> and
> drove it around sparingly last fall, putting about 100 mi on the odometer
> before going at the rest of the car this past winter and to present. Hoped 
> the
> overdrive not functioning was an electric or minor glitch, but never seen 
> one
> that had blown up like that. Maybe the reason the previous owner took it 
> off
> the road in the early 70's, which is a good trade off for a high mile, 
> panel
> replacement restoration. Wanted- an overdrive, or at the least the rear 
> half
> of one; side shift gearbox, or a good used mainshaft from one. I think I 
> will
> post a separate email for all those on the list not reading this far!

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri May 23 21:27:44 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 21:27:44 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Austin Healey card.
References: <01d401c8bd38$ec80ee70$0201a8c0@JIM>
Message-ID: <002301c8bd4e$21a5ec80$6801a8c0@shop>

<<Some time ago someone mentioned a greeting card with a Healey on it.>>

If you mean James, the BJ-8 Birthday Card - see All Things For Sale on my site!!

Ed
www.justbrits.com 
(for those that can't figure out my site address!!  LOL )

From don at anglesey.us  Fri May 23 20:47:52 2008
From: don at anglesey.us (Don )
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 20:47:52 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Gearbox and Overdrive finally separated
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-W4686A804BF538CF8C3AA29D1C00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <!~!UENERkVCMDkAAQACAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABgAAAAAAAAA0URZJ8mcIE6Bk2YxB8q6GMKAAAAQAAAAkaMYDZWyZE6caSHBWAZt/wEAAAAA@anglesey.us>

I would start looking at the Smitty conversion unless you must
absolutely rebuild the box just because.  If mine blows I can guarantee
it will get replaced with the Toyota transmission.
Don
57' BN4

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Fri May 23 21:29:02 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 23:29:02 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Gearbox and Overdrive finally separated
References: <!~!UENERkVCMDkAAQACAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABgAAAAAAAAA0URZJ8mcIE6Bk2YxB8q6GMKAAAAQAAAAkaMYDZWyZE6caSHBWAZt/wEAAAAA@anglesey.us>
Message-ID: <016301c8bd4e$4fe84520$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

I think you fellows are all jumping the gun here a bit regarding Ken's 
gearbox with the munched o/d unit.

First of all, Ken has described a relatively low mileage car in which the 
overdrive is the problem, not the gearbox. The main shaft has to be replaced 
because of the o/d damage, but that sounds to me as though the low mileage 
of the gearbox portion (and he'd been driving the car just fine with the 
present gearbox) would suggest the rest of the gearbox internals are in good 
condition.

Therefore I'd suggest Ken is exactly on the right path in searching for a 
tired early 3000 side shift gearbox and o/d unit so he can strip down and 
utilize the mainshaft (usually indestructible), replace synchro rings, 
bearings and seals while he's in there, retain and reuse all his good gears 
into his good gearbox, go through the overdrive renewing bearings and seals 
and install that onto his gearbox.

He should end up with a really good complete unit and maintain the 
originality and integrity of his low mileage Healey.

For those who have been in there, this is not a difficult job, it's just 
lining up good parts and reassembling a proper gearbox and overdrive.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Don " <don at anglesey.us>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 10:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gearbox and Overdrive finally separated


>I would start looking at the Smitty conversion unless you must
> absolutely rebuild the box just because.  If mine blows I can guarantee
> it will get replaced with the Toyota transmission.
> Don
> 57' BN4
> _______________________________________________

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri May 23 22:16:52 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 12:16:52 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
In-Reply-To: <026c01c8bd2e$5077e880$f167b980$@net>
References: <001501c8bd2c$626e0fd0$6957e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>
	<026c01c8bd2e$5077e880$f167b980$@net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805232116v2728a740v76c9fdf1dbf8ba7@mail.gmail.com>

The predecessor of the Commodore 64 was the Commodore PET, which I
programmed frequently.  The predecessor to the PET was the Vic 20.

I also frequently programmed DEC PDP 80 mainframes.  Not fun!


On 5/24/08, John Sims <ahbn6 at optonline.net> wrote:
> Ha. Beat you. My first home computer was a Vic=20 - the predecessor of the
> Commodore 64. Loved to program the think in Basic to make games! Came with
> 4k of which 2.5K was used by the operating system. Still remember
> programming and coping the programs to a tape recorder. Had to open the
> peripherals -- belive the command "open 7" started the tape recorder so that
> you could upload programs.
>
> 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 Don
> Yarber
> Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 7:26 PM
> To: Healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
>
> I see that a lot of you guys are as old (or older) than me!
>
> I started on computers in 1955 when the USNavy went to Federal Stock
> Numbers.  We had a computer aboard ship that was about 12 ft by 12 ft by 8
> ft tall.  It produced so much heat that we had to shut down air conditioning
>
> units in one mess hall and re-route the ducts to that room in order to keep
> the computer running.  It had over 300 vacuum tubes in it.
>
> My first personal computer was a Commodore 64 (one that I still have) with a
>
> 1541 disk drive.  It was great.  I learned Commodore Basic and programmed a
> lot of stuff on it, including a Master Scheduling Plan for production of
> plastic drinking glasses, trays, etc. produced by Campbell Brothers Plastics
>
> and sold to MacDonalds, Burger King, Carl Jr., and others.  I used that
> program until CamBro bought one from IBM.
>
> Then I graduated to a Tandy.  It was the first one that I bought a modem for
>
> and connected with other computer geeks across the nation.
>
> AND I STILL DON'T KNOW ALL THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT COMPUTERS !!!
>
> So if you guys know it all, share it with those of us who do NOT.
>
> My Book, "Corpses and Canyons" is doing well.  Thanks to those of you who
> have purchased it.  To those who haven't, autographed copies are available
> for $15.99 (plus $2 shipping) from:
>
> Don Yarber
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>
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-- 
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'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From kags at shaw.ca  Fri May 23 22:17:46 2008
From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna)
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 21:17:46 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  Gearbox and Overdrive finally separated
Message-ID: <006401c8bd55$1f1c3030$b3076c18@computer>

(second posting to list - list cops got me first time for too big a message)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Earl Kagna" <kags at shaw.ca>
To: "Ken Wignall" <ourxke at hotmail.com>; "Healey List" 
<healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 9:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gearbox and Overdrive finally separated


Ken:

Sounds like at some point, the car was reversed with the overdrive still
engaged - one of the switches likely failed.  We are working on a BN4 box
with the same mess - totally destroyed planet / sunwheel set, one-way
clutch, annulus, and gearbox mainshaft.  So far, we've found all the needed
parts except the mainshaft - the BN4 stuff is getting pretty rare.

I have a surplus very good, useable BT7 mainshaft - it's from a later
top-shift box, but the part is the same for the late side-shift.  If you
aren't able to come up with something closer to home, we can talk.  You
don't happen to have a spare BN4 mainshaft lying around - it would be a
great fit for a swap!

I suggest trying to maintain originality, but, as another lister has
indicated, if the repair gets ridiculously pricey and you don't mind
departing from original, a Smitty Toyota 5-speed conversion might be a good
idea - I've got one in the BJ8 (with a 3:545 diff) and quite like it.

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

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken Wignall" <ourxke at hotmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 5:30 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Gearbox and Overdrive finally separated


We finally separated the overdrive from the gearbox on the BT7 side shift.

From healeyguy at aol.com  Fri May 23 23:20:21 2008
From: healeyguy at aol.com (Healeyguy)
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 19:20:21 -1000
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  Gearbox and Overdrive finally separated
In-Reply-To: <006401c8bd55$1f1c3030$b3076c18@computer>
References: <006401c8bd55$1f1c3030$b3076c18@computer>
Message-ID: <e5650869.83a4.400a.8149.30e34f0808aa@aol.com>

Earl / Ken
Careful swapping mainshafts.  As I recall the late BT7 thru BJ7 mainshafts had a larger shaft diameter then the BN4 where the first motion shaft bearing resides. Could be wrong on this.  

Speaking of differences in shafts, anybody know what is different between the BN2 thru BN6 mainshaft and the next generation BN7 thru early BT7 mainshaft? Sorry for the use of shaft so often. 
Aloha
Perry

Earl wrote:
Ken: 

Sounds like at some point, the car was reversed with the overdrive still 
engaged - one of the switches likely failed.  We are working on a BN4 box 
with the same mess - totally destroyed planet / sunwheel set, one-way 
clutch, annulus, and gearbox mainshaft.  So far, we've found all the needed 
parts except the mainshaft - the BN4 stuff is getting pretty rare. 

I have a surplus very good, useable BT7 mainshaft - it's from a later 
top-shift box, but the part is the same for the late side-shift.  If you 
aren't able to come up with something closer to home, we can talk.  You 
don't happen to have a spare BN4 mainshaft lying around - it would be a 
great fit for a swap! 

From AAHealeyguy at aol.com  Fri May 23 23:52:26 2008
From: AAHealeyguy at aol.com (AAHealeyguy at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 01:52:26 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Mark This Day -- Gasoline
Message-ID: <ca7.2879f6ea.3569071a@aol.com>

Mark this day gang,   I paid my first  $4.02/gallon for gasoline (the 
cheapest stuff) today in San Diego, CA and it took  $56.00 to fill up my  Toyota 
Tacoma  6-cylinder good gas mileage.   My wife paid  $40.00 for her little Toyota 
Corolla and didnt get a full tank.  

Sad, sad  state of affairs.    

Gerry K. (San Diego)    


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From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Sat May 24 00:09:48 2008
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 16:09:48 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Mark This Day -- Gasoline
In-Reply-To: <ca7.2879f6ea.3569071a@aol.com>
Message-ID: <23D507D331AE488CA28768D1D9F368FE@PatrickQuinnPC>

G'day

Yes it is a sad state of affairs.

After doing all the calculations of US gallons to litres I paid the
equivalent of US$6.03 pre US gallon yesterday here in Sydney, Australia.

Hate to be in the UK or Europe.

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
AAHealeyguy at aol.com
Sent: Saturday, 24 May 2008 3:52 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Mark This Day -- Gasoline

Mark this day gang,   I paid my first  $4.02/gallon for gasoline (the 
cheapest stuff) today in San Diego, CA and it took  $56.00 to fill up my
Toyota 
Tacoma  6-cylinder good gas mileage.   My wife paid  $40.00 for her little
Toyota 
Corolla and didnt get a full tank.  

Sad, sad  state of affairs.    

Gerry K. (San Diego)    


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From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Sat May 24 00:11:34 2008
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 16:11:34 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Walking Time
Message-ID: <58E097EED5C44DD5B637D167873A1627@PatrickQuinnPC>

G'day

 

This has a strong connection to Austin-Healeys. I'm an Austin-Healey owner
and I'm asking a question.

 

Does anyone know how long it would take to walk from Los Angeles Airport
Terminal 2 to Terminal 5?

 

Hoo Roo

 

Patrick Quinn

Sydney, Australia

From healeyguy at aol.com  Sat May 24 00:54:29 2008
From: healeyguy at aol.com (Healeyguy)
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 20:54:29 -1000
Subject: [Healeys] Walking Time
In-Reply-To: <58E097EED5C44DD5B637D167873A1627@PatrickQuinnPC>
References: <58E097EED5C44DD5B637D167873A1627@PatrickQuinnPC>
Message-ID: <230923f3.052b.44fe.827c.3e5dd04bf491@aol.com>

Patrick
Last time we tried terminal 2 to terminal 6, the plan was to walk through the parking structures in the middle of the "U".. We got lost ( too many fences blocking a direct path across the "infield") and ended up back tracking and walked the sidewalk in front of the terminals.  Took about a half hour or so at a quick pace. Maybe things have improved in the last couple years. 

For shuttles from LAX web site: Door-to-Door Shuttle Vans & Scheduled Buses
Wait for outbound buses, shuttles, hotel or rental car courtesy vans on the Lower/Arrival Level islands in front of each terminal under the sign designating the particular transportation desired: Van, LAX Shuttle, Bus Stop, or Courtesy Tram. 
All inbound buses, vans, trams, and the LAX Shuttle unload on the upper level. Use the "A" bus for airlink connections only. Frequent free shuttle service is provided between terminals to assist travelers in making airline connections. Board "A" Shuttle under the LAX Shuttle sign. 
.
Aloha
Perry



In a message dated 05/23/08 20:12:06 Hawaiian Standard Time, p_cquinn at tpg.com.au writes:
G'day 



This has a strong connection to Austin-Healeys. I'm an Austin-Healey owner 
and I'm asking a question. 



Does anyone know how long it would take to walk from Los Angeles Airport 
Terminal 2 to Terminal 5? 



Hoo Roo 



Patrick Quinn 

Sydney, Australia 
_______________________________________________ 

From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Sat May 24 02:36:43 2008
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 09:36:43 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  Gearbox and Overdrive finally separated
In-Reply-To: <006401c8bd55$1f1c3030$b3076c18@computer>
References: <006401c8bd55$1f1c3030$b3076c18@computer>
Message-ID: <KBzl9NDbO9NIFwi4@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Earl

I fully agree. Trying to reverse a big Healey fitted with an overdrive 
that is stuck in an engaged state and in so doing destroys it is a 
problem often encountered. One of my colleagues has had just that and 
has had to fit a new unit in the last few weeks.

If one is compiling a list of driver's do's and don'ts I suggest that 
every time one tries to reverse an overdrive car that does not respond 
as expected then don't try again except at very low engine revs. You 
might just save the overdrive by doing this.

What happens, in reverse, when the main cone clutch is not engaged is 
that the 'inners' rotate at about 8 times the normal speed depending on 
the O/D ratio. The one way clutch cannot help because this only works in 
the forward direction. The various gears will not stand running so fast 
for long and will 'burst'.

Regards
>
>
>Ken:
>
>Sounds like at some point, the car was reversed with the overdrive still
>engaged - one of the switches likely failed.  We are working on a BN4 box
>with the same mess - totally destroyed planet / sunwheel set, one-way
>clutch, annulus, and gearbox mainshaft.  So far, we've found all the needed
>parts except the mainshaft - the BN4 stuff is getting pretty rare.
>
-- 
John Harper

From peter at easterton.com  Sat May 24 02:40:33 2008
From: peter at easterton.com (Peter Hunt)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 09:40:33 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] UK fuel costs.
Message-ID: <005001c8bd79$d5c1cec0$0301a8c0@oemcomputer>

Road Diesel here in Scotland has now reached the equivilent of US$ 9.30/US
gallon and 95 Octane unleaded petrol US$ 8.50/US gallon. Europe tends to be
cheaper than the UK , 73% of the price is UK government tax.

It is a lot cheaper, though illegal, to run your diesel vehicle on
agricultural tractor fuel - US$ 4.05/US gallon or, if you have the means and
time, on re-cycled corn/cooking oil - US$ 1.85/US gallon.

My BT7 still maintains an average of 22 miles per UK gallon, irrespective of
the cost of fuel.

Peter Hunt

' 62 BT7
' 63 BJ7

Scotland.

From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Sat May 24 04:22:45 2008
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 11:22:45 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  Gearbox and Overdrive finally separated
In-Reply-To: <KBzl9NDbO9NIFwi4@jharper.demon.co.uk>
References: <006401c8bd55$1f1c3030$b3076c18@computer>
	<KBzl9NDbO9NIFwi4@jharper.demon.co.uk>
Message-ID: <20080524102236.EB55D18763F@autox.team.net>

Agreed. Been there, done that and the t-shirt cost me about a thousand quid.
Incidentally, going back to the origins of the question, I couldn't separate
my od from my gearbox at all. Well, about an inch and three quarters. I took
the whole mess up to OD Spares & they had enormous trouble getting them
apart. The od had done the gears into shrapnel trick and the thing had
locked on to the mainshaft in a Vulcan deathgrip. It took three of us to get
it off. Loads of brute force and ignorance. (I did the latter).
The mainshaft was totalled but the gearbox was fine. So, if you have to get
another mainshaft, remember that they are not all the same and be sure that
the one you are offered is true ie 100% straight.

OD Spares are very good, but not convenient if you're thousands of miles
away...
http://www.odspares.com/

Simon

From NPaul72464 at aol.com  Sat May 24 04:56:55 2008
From: NPaul72464 at aol.com (NPaul72464 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 06:56:55 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Parts needed- sidshift  4 speed gearbox,
 an   overdrive unit - o...
Message-ID: <d4e.2964d6f1.35694e77@aol.com>

Ken, you could try Mark Volkers at "British Auto" in Walworth NY, near  
Rochester.  He is a used British parts dealer.  No website but his  number is 
315-986-3097.  I've had really good luck with him.
Ned Paulsen
1960 BN7
1958 TR3



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

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sat May 24 07:54:33 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 21:54:33 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Mark This Day -- Gasoline
In-Reply-To: <23D507D331AE488CA28768D1D9F368FE@PatrickQuinnPC>
References: <ca7.2879f6ea.3569071a@aol.com>
	<23D507D331AE488CA28768D1D9F368FE@PatrickQuinnPC>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805240654y77a24404wba233b5ec6edf6ab@mail.gmail.com>

$8.50 a gallon here in Hong Kong', I paid that just now for my A90 Atlantic,
the fillup for 13 gallons costed $110.  At least it's high octane!




On Sat, May 24, 2008 at 2:09 PM, Patrick and Caroline Quinn <
p_cquinn at tpg.com.au> wrote:

> G'day
>
> Yes it is a sad state of affairs.
>
> After doing all the calculations of US gallons to litres I paid the
> equivalent of US$6.03 pre US gallon yesterday here in Sydney, Australia.
>
> Hate to be in the UK or Europe.
>
> 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 <healeys-bounces%2Bp_cquinn>=tpg.com.au@
> autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
> AAHealeyguy at aol.com
> Sent: Saturday, 24 May 2008 3:52 PM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Mark This Day -- Gasoline
>
> Mark this day gang,   I paid my first  $4.02/gallon for gasoline (the
> cheapest stuff) today in San Diego, CA and it took  $56.00 to fill up my
> Toyota
> Tacoma  6-cylinder good gas mileage.   My wife paid  $40.00 for her little
> Toyota
> Corolla and didnt get a full tank.
>
> Sad, sad  state of affairs.
>
> Gerry K. (San Diego)

From ah3000me at gmail.com  Sat May 24 08:10:48 2008
From: ah3000me at gmail.com (T W)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 10:10:48 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
In-Reply-To: <ce4.3239288f.3568c35e@aol.com>
References: <ce4.3239288f.3568c35e@aol.com>
Message-ID: <d9b7a14d0805240710r27255640y335ad9d3996cdc@mail.gmail.com>

This thread is a walk down memory lane...

I ran CP/M on my Heathkit H-8.  I had 64K of memory and 3 floppy drives
squeezed into the H-17 disk drive enclosure with a cooling fan to keep the
power supply from overheating.  The first program I wrote was a terminal
emulator in basic;  that was too slow so I re-wrote it in 8080 assembler.
Mine was built in my apartment in Halethorpe, MD.  :-)  It's boxed up now,
waiting until I get too old to get in and out of my Healey.

At my first real job, our lab had a DEC PDP-12 (basically a PDP-8 / LINC).
I use to program that in FOCAL or PAL-8 assembler.  It had no disk drives, a
tape drive, and a paper-tape punch/reader on a teletype machine.  And 16K of
memory.

- Tom

On Fri, May 23, 2008 at 9:03 PM, <AAHealeyguy at aol.com> wrote:

> And we first used a  Kaypro computer with CPM operating system,  all
> together
> in one unit  that the keyboard folded up onto the screen area  and made
> like
> a big heavy suitcase.   Used WordStar,  DataStar, etc   and with the big
> big
> floppy disks.    And went from that right into Windows (skipping DOS) and a
> mouse !! ???  What's that?  !!
>
> Gerry K (in San Diego) where Kaypro was made right here in Solano Beach
>
>
>
> **************
> Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler
> Florence" on AOL Food.
>      (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4&amp;
> ?NCID=aolfod00030000000002)
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From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Sat May 24 08:24:25 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 10:24:25 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
In-Reply-To: <d9b7a14d0805240710r27255640y335ad9d3996cdc@mail.gmail.com>
References: <ce4.3239288f.3568c35e@aol.com>
	<d9b7a14d0805240710r27255640y335ad9d3996cdc@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <028701c8bda9$de687710$9b396530$@net>

I guess it is fitting that we are mired in the 50's - 60's with our cars and
computer memories. Either we are a bunch of savvy guys or a bunch of old
f**ts.

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


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of T W
Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2008 10:11 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Cc: AAHealeyguy at aol.com
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related

This thread is a walk down memory lane...

I ran CP/M on my Heathkit H-8.  I had 64K of memory and 3 floppy drives
squeezed into the H-17 disk drive enclosure with a cooling fan to keep the
power supply from overheating.  The first program I wrote was a terminal
emulator in basic;  that was too slow so I re-wrote it in 8080 assembler.
Mine was built in my apartment in Halethorpe, MD.  :-)  It's boxed up now,
waiting until I get too old to get in and out of my Healey.

At my first real job, our lab had a DEC PDP-12 (basically a PDP-8 / LINC).
I use to program that in FOCAL or PAL-8 assembler.  It had no disk drives, a
tape drive, and a paper-tape punch/reader on a teletype machine.  And 16K of
memory.

- Tom

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Sat May 24 08:31:32 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 09:31:32 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
In-Reply-To: <d9b7a14d0805240710r27255640y335ad9d3996cdc@mail.gmail.com>
References: <ce4.3239288f.3568c35e@aol.com>
	<d9b7a14d0805240710r27255640y335ad9d3996cdc@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001601c8bdaa$e08dab90$a1a902b0$@com>

I can remember being online on Quantum Link, the precursor to AOL, and
there'd be less than 23 people online across the country...

-----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 T
W
Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2008 9:11 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Cc: AAHealeyguy at aol.com
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related

This thread is a walk down memory lane...

I ran CP/M on my Heathkit H-8.  I had 64K of memory and 3 floppy drives
squeezed into the H-17 disk drive enclosure with a cooling fan to keep the
power supply from overheating.  The first program I wrote was a terminal
emulator in basic;  that was too slow so I re-wrote it in 8080 assembler.
Mine was built in my apartment in Halethorpe, MD.  :-)  It's boxed up now,
waiting until I get too old to get in and out of my Healey.

At my first real job, our lab had a DEC PDP-12 (basically a PDP-8 / LINC).
I use to program that in FOCAL or PAL-8 assembler.  It had no disk drives, a
tape drive, and a paper-tape punch/reader on a teletype machine.  And 16K of
memory.

From csooch1 at aol.com  Sat May 24 08:32:30 2008
From: csooch1 at aol.com (Chris Masucci)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 09:32:30 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Mark This Day -- Gasoline
In-Reply-To: <ca7.2879f6ea.3569071a@aol.com>
Message-ID: <c1f.37c199f9.356980fc@aol.com>

Hate to say it, but right there in front of us is exactly why we are in the
mess we're in.  "6-cylinder good gas mileage" is an oxymoron.  I bet it
can't even crack 30mpg in real world driving...and for those out there that
think 30mpg is good...well, no 30mpg is still terrible.  Under 30 is just
pathetic these days, but we in the USA have been sold a bill of goods by the
automakers that 25mpg is just astounding, and that we should be happy and
impressed with that.

That's why 3 years ago I bought a daily driver that makes 130HP, 250FT-Lbs
and gets between 45 and 55mpg, depending on how I drive.

Cheers,
Chris
BJ8


>>
Subject: [Healeys] Mark This Day -- Gasoline

Mark this day gang,   I paid my first  $4.02/gallon for gasoline (the 
cheapest stuff) today in San Diego, CA and it took  $56.00 to fill up my
Toyota 
Tacoma  6-cylinder good gas mileage.   My wife paid  $40.00 for her little
Toyota 
Corolla and didnt get a full tank.  
<<

From clocks at midcoast.com  Sat May 24 09:03:10 2008
From: clocks at midcoast.com (James Lea)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 11:03:10 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Mark This Day -- Gasoline
References: <ca7.2879f6ea.3569071a@aol.com><23D507D331AE488CA28768D1D9F368FE@PatrickQuinnPC>
	<ff59076c0805240654y77a24404wba233b5ec6edf6ab@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <014e01c8bdaf$483a0eb0$0201a8c0@JIM>

With gas prices going ever higher I have been interested in vintage electric 
cars for some years and finally decided to get one before the prices went 
way up which they are sure to do. Last week I bought a 1976 Citicar made in 
Sebring Florida. They made around a two thousand of these little cars before 
they went belly up in the late seventies. The Citicar will do 38 MPH on the 
flat and has a fifty mile range and all for a penny a mile. Plus it's a fun 
little car. Anyone else know about these cars? Cheers, JL

James Lea
PO Box 25
Rockport Maine 04856
1-207-236-3632

1951 Triumph Renown
1952 MG TD
1952 Triumph Mayflower
1958 Rover P4
1962 Austin Healey BT7
1976 Citicar Electric 

From ah3000me at gmail.com  Sat May 24 09:41:35 2008
From: ah3000me at gmail.com (T W)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 11:41:35 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Gluing the top BJ8 top seal
Message-ID: <d9b7a14d0805240841o74c94734t264ec4a989c110cc@mail.gmail.com>

I've poked thru the archives for this, but I didn't see an answer to this.


I need glue recommendation to re-glue the seals for my BJ8 convertible back
on.   What's everyone using?

thanks,

Tom

From kags at shaw.ca  Sat May 24 09:42:45 2008
From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 08:42:45 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
References: <ce4.3239288f.3568c35e@aol.com>
	<d9b7a14d0805240710r27255640y335ad9d3996cdc@mail.gmail.com>
	<028701c8bda9$de687710$9b396530$@net>
Message-ID: <007601c8bdb4$cfa8faa0$b3076c18@computer>

John - I vote for the 'Old F**t option.

I knew it as soon as someone on the list mentioned the words 'Commodore 64'. 
Also, I've noticed that the Healey door openings are gradually shrinking 
over the years - tougher getting in and out these days.  Must be the British 
Car Gods finally getting even with us.

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

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Sims" <ahbn6 at optonline.net>
To: "'T W'" <ah3000me at gmail.com>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Cc: <AAHealeyguy at aol.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2008 7:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related


I guess it is fitting that we are mired in the 50's - 60's with our cars and
computer memories. Either we are a bunch of savvy guys or a bunch of old
f**ts.

John Sims, BN6
Aberdeen, NJ

From RonFineEsq at earthlink.net  Sat May 24 09:52:54 2008
From: RonFineEsq at earthlink.net (Ron Fine)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 08:52:54 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Walking Time
References: <58E097EED5C44DD5B637D167873A1627@PatrickQuinnPC>
Message-ID: <54A00ABB38E34A038D3EB7D745FE9113@XPS400>

Its really not that far, maybe a 10 minute walk from door to door.  There 
are busses that go around the terminal but you'll wait longer for the bus 
than it would take you to walk.  I guess if you are dragging a lot of 
baggage you might want to wait for the bus.   You can see a map of the 
terminals on line.  The airport really is not that big considering it was 
built many years ago.  Not like some of the newer terminals I've been in 
like San Francisco.  They have a great elevated tram that goes to all the 
terminals and takes you only a few minutes to get from one to the other.

Ron


> Does anyone know how long it would take to walk from Los Angeles Airport
> Terminal 2 to Terminal 5?
>
>
>
> Hoo Roo

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat May 24 10:01:53 2008
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (Rick Neville)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 09:01:53 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Gas Prices
Message-ID: <33820.6704.qm@web51410.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Remember singing along with the AM radio that great early 60s Chevy
song, "409 my 409"?&nbsp; Never thought I'd be talking about a gallon of
gas. :-)

HR

From kags at shaw.ca  Sat May 24 10:12:19 2008
From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 09:12:19 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  Gearbox and Overdrive finally separated
References: <006401c8bd55$1f1c3030$b3076c18@computer>
	<KBzl9NDbO9NIFwi4@jharper.demon.co.uk>
Message-ID: <00c501c8bdb8$f15cebd0$b3076c18@computer>

John:

I learned long ago to always instictively confirm that the overdrive has 
actually disengaged when switching out.  In overdrive, when slowing or 
preparing to come to a stop, I switch out of overdrive first, and note that 
the RPMs have indeed increased, before downshifting.  I have seen various 
techniques used by drivers who are sometimes not aware that if an electric 
fault develops, the overdrive may still be engaged when the car is fully 
stopped.  If the car is reversed, thats when the shrapnel happens as you 
describe.

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


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Harper" <ah at jharper.demon.co.uk>
To: "Earl Kagna" <kags at shaw.ca>
Cc: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2008 1:36 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: Gearbox and Overdrive finally separated


Earl

I fully agree. Trying to reverse a big Healey fitted with an overdrive
that is stuck in an engaged state and in so doing destroys it is a
problem often encountered. One of my colleagues has had just that and
has had to fit a new unit in the last few weeks.

If one is compiling a list of driver's do's and don'ts I suggest that
every time one tries to reverse an overdrive car that does not respond
as expected then don't try again except at very low engine revs. You
might just save the overdrive by doing this.

What happens, in reverse, when the main cone clutch is not engaged is
that the 'inners' rotate at about 8 times the normal speed depending on
the O/D ratio. The one way clutch cannot help because this only works in
the forward direction. The various gears will not stand running so fast
for long and will 'burst'.

Regards
>
>
>Ken:
>
>Sounds like at some point, the car was reversed with the overdrive still
>engaged - one of the switches likely failed.  We are working on a BN4 box
>with the same mess - totally destroyed planet / sunwheel set, one-way
>clutch, annulus, and gearbox mainshaft.  So far, we've found all the needed
>parts except the mainshaft - the BN4 stuff is getting pretty rare.
>
-- 
John Harper 

From HealeyHundred at comcast.net  Sat May 24 10:58:57 2008
From: HealeyHundred at comcast.net (Richard Gordon)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 10:58:57 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Stuff Plus new Phone connections
Message-ID: <55E9CDC6-11A9-4D27-BA1E-7DDABFA5D7D5@comcast.net>

My first experience with a computer was programing a correlation/ 
regression program on a card driven IBM 360 in a Psych statistics  
class at the University of Colorado. First one I had at home was an  
early Apple I and the next was an Apple IIe. Had to do an excursion  
into PC land for my business, but I am back to Apple with an iMac.  
Trashed the PC's 6 years ago and haven't missed them at all.

What do any of you guys know about MagicJack phone connections? $19.95  
per year with unlimited long distance and a lifetime phone number?  
What is the down side?

Thanks,
Richard
Richard Gordon
Rocky Mountain Austin-Healey Club
HealeyHundred at comcast.net

From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Sat May 24 13:27:51 2008
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 12:27:51 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] overdrive does not work
In-Reply-To: <KBzl9NDbO9NIFwi4@jharper.demon.co.uk>
Message-ID: <165758.60047.qm@web83301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

PLEASE EXPLAIN , WHAT YOU MEAN  8 times ??? 
   did you get this info from a book ???

THE uni-drive does not work backwards , it goes BANG 

 we had a overdrive that did not work ,somebody had
cut off the annulus from the shaft and welded it to
the gearbox mainshaft .. 
see page 162 in my Tech Talk book    Norman Nock



--- John Harper <ah at jharper.demon.co.uk> wrote:

> Earl
 

> What happens, in reverse, when the main cone clutch
> is not engaged is 
> that the 'inners' rotate at about 8 times the normal
> speed depending on 
> the O/D ratio. The one way clutch cannot help
> because this only works in 
> the forward direction. The various gears will not
> stand running so fast 
> for long and will 'burst'.
> 
> Regards
> >
> >
> >Ken:

From insptwo at msn.com  Sat May 24 13:29:03 2008
From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 15:29:03 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Gas Prices
In-Reply-To: <33820.6704.qm@web51410.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <33820.6704.qm@web51410.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BLU133-W3793F902AF4724CF0CA38FADC00@phx.gbl>

Really makes you miss the good old days. When we moved to Florida in 1970, the
gas was 25.9 cents per gallon and they used to have price wars which took it
down to 17 to 18 cents a gallon. Of course income was a lot less in those
days, but percentage wise, gas was still dirt cheap.
Bill
BJ7



> Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 09:01:53 -0700> From: healeyrick at yahoo.com> To:
healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] Gas Prices> > Remember singing
along with the AM radio that great early 60s Chevy> song, "409 my 409"?&nbsp;
Never thought I'd be talking about a gallon of> gas. :-)> > HR

From pennell at cox.net  Sat May 24 13:41:42 2008
From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 15:41:42 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Mark This Day -- Gasoline
In-Reply-To: <c1f.37c199f9.356980fc@aol.com>
Message-ID: <20080524154142.0CPYG.15209.imail@eastrmwml09>

And the auto manufacturers still persist in making 200-300 HP SUVs, cars, trucks and all.  Like all of us need 240 HP to get where we are going.  Higher HP = poor gas mileage.

A wise manufacturer would put together a car with the thinking of Henry Ford and the first VW bugs.  Basic, dependable, easy to repair and cheap right off the lot.  Do we really need all the bells and whistles that Detroit/Japan offers?  A car which parks itself - how absurd.

Keith Pennell

> Hate to say it, but right there in front of us is exactly why we are in the
> mess we're in.  "6-cylinder good gas mileage" is an oxymoron.  I bet it
> can't even crack 30mpg in real world driving...and for those out there that
> think 30mpg is good...well, no 30mpg is still terrible.  Under 30 is just
> pathetic these days, but we in the USA have been sold a bill of goods by the
> automakers that 25mpg is just astounding, and that we should be happy and
> impressed with that.
> 
> That's why 3 years ago I bought a daily driver that makes 130HP, 250FT-Lbs
> and gets between 45 and 55mpg, depending on how I drive.
> 
> Cheers,
> Chris
> BJ8

From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Sat May 24 14:08:44 2008
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard  Hartnett)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 13:08:44 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
In-Reply-To: <028701c8bda9$de687710$9b396530$@net>
References: <ce4.3239288f.3568c35e@aol.com><d9b7a14d0805240710r27255640y335ad9d3996cdc@mail.gmail.com>
	<028701c8bda9$de687710$9b396530$@net>
Message-ID: <028B62C8E36B42A097BC1F9E03AF8332@LeonardPC>

Oops!  My hand automatically went up when you got to, "...or a bunch of old
f**ts...".

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

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Sims" <ahbn6 at optonline.net>
To: "'T W'" <ah3000me at gmail.com>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Cc: <AAHealeyguy at aol.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2008 7:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related


>I guess it is fitting that we are mired in the 50's - 60's with our cars 
>and
> computer memories. Either we are a bunch of savvy guys or a bunch of old
> f**ts.
>
> John Sims, BN6
> Aberdeen, NJ
>
> www.healey6.com

From jodyfkerr at gmail.com  Sat May 24 17:00:17 2008
From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 16:00:17 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Mark This Day -- Gasoline
In-Reply-To: <20080524154142.0CPYG.15209.imail@eastrmwml09>
References: <c1f.37c199f9.356980fc@aol.com>
	<20080524154142.0CPYG.15209.imail@eastrmwml09>
Message-ID: <471534970805241600r3e980810oafa9aef5f8e601b4@mail.gmail.com>

Keith,

They make it because people want it. Don't blame the manufacturers,
blame the twit in the escalade next to you in traffic.

Jody

On Sat, May 24, 2008 at 12:41 PM,  <pennell at cox.net> wrote:
> And the auto manufacturers still persist in making 200-300 HP SUVs, cars, trucks and all.  Like all of us need 240 HP to get where we are going.  Higher HP = poor gas mileage.
>
> A wise manufacturer would put together a car with the thinking of Henry Ford and the first VW bugs.  Basic, dependable, easy to repair and cheap right off the lot.  Do we really need all the bells and whistles that Detroit/Japan offers?  A car which parks itself - how absurd.
>
> Keith Pennell
>
>> Hate to say it, but right there in front of us is exactly why we are in the
>> mess we're in.  "6-cylinder good gas mileage" is an oxymoron.  I bet it
>> can't even crack 30mpg in real world driving...and for those out there that
>> think 30mpg is good...well, no 30mpg is still terrible.  Under 30 is just
>> pathetic these days, but we in the USA have been sold a bill of goods by the
>> automakers that 25mpg is just astounding, and that we should be happy and
>> impressed with that.
>>
>> That's why 3 years ago I bought a daily driver that makes 130HP, 250FT-Lbs
>> and gets between 45 and 55mpg, depending on how I drive.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Chris
>> BJ8
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From bjcap at optonline.net  Sat May 24 17:02:18 2008
From: bjcap at optonline.net (Carroll A Phillips)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 19:02:18 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] re glueing top seal
Message-ID: <002901c8bdf2$373c8eb0$6501a8c0@carrolls>

Tom,

I like to use a product from Wurth, It is their rubber glue and it work 
fantastic, it is about $ 16 or so for a small can, but one of the few glues 
to really do the job and works quickly.

Carroll   Top Down Restorations 

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat May 24 18:18:27 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 18:18:27 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Mark This Day -- Gasoline
References: <c1f.37c199f9.356980fc@aol.com><20080524154142.0CPYG.15209.imail@eastrmwml09>
	<471534970805241600r3e980810oafa9aef5f8e601b4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <003d01c8bdfc$dafc3870$6801a8c0@shop>

<<...blame the twit in the...>>

You are being EXTREMELY "kind", Jody!!!!<G>

If you really want to hear "idiotville"; my town has a pop of 14.5k.
The last report I saw said that of the Esclade/Navigator/etc. ilk the number of registered ones IN town had just cracked 4000 of them!!!
And 1 shy of 2 DOZEN of the BUG Hummers!!!  For WHAT??  
1000% UN-necessary!!!

Ed

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat May 24 18:21:48 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 18:21:48 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] re glueing top seal
References: <002901c8bdf2$373c8eb0$6501a8c0@carrolls>
Message-ID: <004301c8bdfd$525f1e00$6801a8c0@shop>

<<I like to use a product from Wurth,>>

Ya beat me to it, Carroll!!  GREAT stuff!!

And folks, you do NOT need to be a shop to buy they products.
Google "Wurth-USA" (IIRC comes up #1).

Or Carroll and I can sell to you for $25/can + Actual Shipping (right Carroll<VBG>)


Ed

From donyarber at earthlink.net  Sat May 24 17:23:20 2008
From: donyarber at earthlink.net (Don Yarber)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 18:23:20 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the gas go?
Message-ID: <003001c8bdf5$28a6b3f0$2456e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>

OK list, start flaming me!  But this weekend a lot of people will watch a 
lot of cars drive in circles around and around, getting maybe ? mpg, driving 
at speeds in excess of 200 mph.

They don't do anything except make left turns and pass each other and 
occasionally hit a wall.

And the rest of the world watches us and says to its collective self:

"look at those crazy Americans, wasting all that gas!"

Don
former BN7 owner
Author of "Bodies and Beaches" and "Corpses and Canyons"
Find news about my books at
www.kipyardleymysteries.com

From ggilliam at usol.com  Sat May 24 17:57:51 2008
From: ggilliam at usol.com (ggilliam at usol.com)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 23:57:51 GMT
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
Message-ID: <200805242357.m4ONvoKr006982@smtp.usol.com>

 In the early 70's, the beginnings of computerized industrial 
process control, using a general purpose scientific mini-computer to 
control power plants. Using 12K of core memory, ran two huge 
boilers and all the auxillaries. Programming accomplished using a  
Teletype ASR-33, stored on paper tape, about 550 feet long. It 
took over twenty minutes to load the tape, if it didn't kink or miss-
read. If it did, start over! Ahh, the good old days.
  For US-er's, Happy Memorial Day...thanks to all who served!

  Gordy

> I can remember being online on Quantum Link, the precursor to 
AOL, and
> there'd be less than 23 people online across the country...
> 
> -----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 T
> W
> Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2008 9:11 AM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Cc: AAHealeyguy at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
> 
> This thread is a walk down memory lane...
> 
> I ran CP/M on my Heathkit H-8.  I had 64K of memory and 3 
floppy drives
> squeezed into the H-17 disk drive enclosure with a cooling fan to 
keep the
> power supply from overheating.  The first program I wrote was a 
terminal
> emulator in basic;  that was too slow so I re-wrote it in 8080 
assembler.
> Mine was built in my apartment in Halethorpe, MD.  :-)  It's boxed 
up now,
> waiting until I get too old to get in and out of my Healey.
> 
> At my first real job, our lab had a DEC PDP-12 (basically a PDP-8 / 
LINC).
> I use to program that in FOCAL or PAL-8 assembler.  It had no 
disk drives, a
> tape drive, and a paper-tape punch/reader on a teletype 
machine.  And 16K of
> memory.
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From rdavies1 at cox.net  Sat May 24 19:09:37 2008
From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 18:09:37 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the gas go?  NOT HEALEY- POLITICAL
In-Reply-To: <003001c8bdf5$28a6b3f0$2456e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>
References: <003001c8bdf5$28a6b3f0$2456e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>
Message-ID: <00aa01c8be04$00a921d0$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>

"look at those crazy Americans, wasting all that gas!"

Don
former BN7 owner
------------------------------------------
Don:
Since you asked to be flamed....
While I don't watch the particular race you are referring to....
If the rest of the world thinks we are "crazy" then they are "judgmental"
which is hypocritical, insensitive and mean spirited. 

If the citizens of the most productive society of the (shrinking) free world
want to drill for oil in their own country, refine it and use it for driving
or whatever, then that's really their business and no one else's. 

If they think we are crazy from a "carbon footprint standpoint", rational
scientists (I am one) don't buy the totally political "global warming caused
by man" myth, especially since CO2 follows warming not the other way around
and we have been in a 14yr cooling cycle anyway. More ice in the Antarctic,
recent proof that normal warming cycles have nothing to due with hurricanes,
etc. As a teenager the "debate was over" and we were supposed to be in an
ice age by now. Warming-cooling cycles are normal. Adapt.

As we in the US go into our Memorial Day weekend remembering the soldiers
that gave their lives to keep the free world free, I say burn all the fuel
you want as long as you are not taking it by force from someone else.
And no, the Iraq war is not about oil. If it were we would have been pumping
billions of barrels for free, which is what I would have done had I been
President.  And yes, the USA is not perfect, but it beats the xxxx out of
the alternatives.

OK, you asked for it...now have a great weekend!
Ron Davies
SoCal
BJ8
DB7

From dwflagg at juno.com  Sat May 24 19:15:27 2008
From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 21:15:27 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the gas go?  NOT HEALEY- POLITICAL
Message-ID: <20080524.211528.3536.1.dwflagg@juno.com>

At last, someone with "gonads"!! I hope Al Gore gets a copy of this,
feels remorse and returns his Nobel prize. Have a great holiday.

Doug

 
> "look at those crazy Americans, wasting all that gas!"
> 
> Don
> former BN7 owner
> ------------------------------------------
> Don:
> Since you asked to be flamed....
> While I don't watch the particular race you are referring to....
> If the rest of the world thinks we are "crazy" then they are 
> "judgmental"
> which is hypocritical, insensitive and mean spirited. 
> 
> If the citizens of the most productive society of the (shrinking) 
> free world
> want to drill for oil in their own country, refine it and use it for 
> driving
> or whatever, then that's really their business and no one else's. 
> 
> If they think we are crazy from a "carbon footprint standpoint", 
> rational
> scientists (I am one) don't buy the totally political "global 
> warming caused
> by man" myth, especially since CO2 follows warming not the other way 
> around
> and we have been in a 14yr cooling cycle anyway. More ice in the 
> Antarctic,
> recent proof that normal warming cycles have nothing to due with 
> hurricanes,
> etc. As a teenager the "debate was over" and we were supposed to be 
> in an
> ice age by now. Warming-cooling cycles are normal. Adapt.
> 
> As we in the US go into our Memorial Day weekend remembering the 
> soldiers
> that gave their lives to keep the free world free, I say burn all 
> the fuel
> you want as long as you are not taking it by force from someone 
> else.
> And no, the Iraq war is not about oil. If it were we would have been 
> pumping
> billions of barrels for free, which is what I would have done had I 
> been
> President.  And yes, the USA is not perfect, but it beats the xxxx 
> out of
> the alternatives.
> 
> OK, you asked for it...now have a great weekend!
> Ron Davies
> SoCal
> BJ8
> DB7
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From dwflagg at juno.com  Sat May 24 19:19:35 2008
From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 21:19:35 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the gas go?  NOT HEALEY- POLITICAL
Message-ID: <20080524.211936.3536.2.dwflagg@juno.com>

At last, someone with "gonads"!! I hope Al Gore gets a copy of this,
feels remorse and returns his Nobel prize. Have a great holiday.
 
Doug

> "look at those crazy Americans, wasting all that gas!"
> 
> Don
> former BN7 owner
> ------------------------------------------
> Don:
> Since you asked to be flamed....
> While I don't watch the particular race you are referring to....
> If the rest of the world thinks we are "crazy" then they are 
> "judgmental"
> which is hypocritical, insensitive and mean spirited. 
> 
> If the citizens of the most productive society of the (shrinking) 
> free world
> want to drill for oil in their own country, refine it and use it for 
> driving
> or whatever, then that's really their business and no one else's. 
> 
> If they think we are crazy from a "carbon footprint standpoint", 
> rational
> scientists (I am one) don't buy the totally political "global 
> warming caused
> by man" myth, especially since CO2 follows warming not the other way 
> around
> and we have been in a 14yr cooling cycle anyway. More ice in the 
> Antarctic,
> recent proof that normal warming cycles have nothing to due with 
> hurricanes,
> etc. As a teenager the "debate was over" and we were supposed to be 
> in an
> ice age by now. Warming-cooling cycles are normal. Adapt.
> 
> As we in the US go into our Memorial Day weekend remembering the 
> soldiers
> that gave their lives to keep the free world free, I say burn all 
> the fuel
> you want as long as you are not taking it by force from someone 
> else.
> And no, the Iraq war is not about oil. If it were we would have been 
> pumping
> billions of barrels for free, which is what I would have done had I 
> been
> President.  And yes, the USA is not perfect, but it beats the xxxx 
> out of
> the alternatives.
> 
> OK, you asked for it...now have a great weekend!
> Ron Davies
> SoCal
> BJ8
> DB7
> _______________________________________________

From donyarber at earthlink.net  Sat May 24 19:28:33 2008
From: donyarber at earthlink.net (Don Yarber)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 20:28:33 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Global Warming and where did the gas go?
Message-ID: <000901c8be06$a68feaf0$1151e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>

Hi Ron and others:

I guessed I asked for that.  Just because I'm not a big auto racing fan 
doesn't mean others can't be.

It was intended (more or less) as a comment on how wasteful we are, as 
Americans.  In light of the previous post regarding SUV's and Hummers, I 
guess the comment was in order.  As a "snipe" at car racing, it was not in 
order, and I apologize.  More power to those who want to race, or watch car 
racing.  It's just not my cup of tea.

Having said that, I agree with you regarding "Global Warming".  I read 
somewhere that the atmosphere is not being depleted of ozone.  The article 
said that every time lightning strikes it produces about 1 million pounds of 
ozone.  And lightning strikes somewhere in the earth's atmosphere every 
second.  So if the ozone is being depleted, it is being restored.
I think global warming is a myth.

I recently looked at recorded temperatures for the past 50 years.  It might 
amaze people to know that since 1985 we have recorded more record low 
temperatures (here in the U.S.) than all of the years prior to 1985.

Thank you for pointing out to me that we are all different human beings, 
with different ideas, likes, dislikes, and feelings.

Don
Former BN7 owner
Author of "Bodies and Beaches" and "Corpses and Canyons"
Find news about my books at
www.kipyardleymysteries.com

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat May 24 20:42:44 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 20:42:44 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Global Warming and where did the gas go?
References: <000901c8be06$a68feaf0$1151e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>
Message-ID: <00a001c8be11$0298a9e0$6801a8c0@shop>

<<It was intended (more or less) as a comment on how wasteful we are, as 
Americans. >>

Considering the amount of DOLLARS being spent this weekend by Americans IN ATTENDANCE at both Charlotte (NASCAR, which I AM watching this minute<G>) and at Indy (IRL), the number of FAMILIES being fed by same, the CHARITIES being WELL supported by "racing", 
I fail to see how "wasteful" can enter, Don.

How many trees did you books kill??

I sure wish my name was France or George!!!!!!!!!  I KNOW I would not be sitting at a computer trying to drum up LOTS of "little" orders!!!

Ed
Please visit my site at:   www.justbrits.com

From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Sat May 24 19:54:37 2008
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 18:54:37 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Global Warming and where did the gas go?
In-Reply-To: <00a001c8be11$0298a9e0$6801a8c0@shop>
References: <000901c8be06$a68feaf0$1151e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>
	<00a001c8be11$0298a9e0$6801a8c0@shop>
Message-ID: <a3b984e10805241854o11692dc5rb7c7ec26cbe705c1@mail.gmail.com>

So change your name to Ed George France.
And you can change your shop name to Just Brits, Indy Cars, and Nascar.


::: Ducks and runs.:::

On Sat, May 24, 2008 at 7:42 PM, Ed's Shop <shop at justbrits.com> wrote:

> I sure wish my name was France or George!!!!!!!!!  I KNOW I would not be
> sitting at a computer trying to drum up LOTS of "little" orders!!!
>
> Ed
> Please visit my site at:   www.justbrits.com
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From rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net  Sat May 24 19:59:03 2008
From: rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net (rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 18:59:03 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
Subject: [Healeys] Basic dependable and Cheap
Message-ID: <20619595.1211680743630.JavaMail.root@elwamui-milano.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

"A wise manufacturer would put together a car with the thinking of Henry Ford and the first VW bugs.  Basic, dependable, easy to repair and cheap right off the lot. Do we really need all the bells and whistles that Detroit/Japan offers?  A car which parks itself - how absurd."

Keith Pennell

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

Would that be a Morris Minor 1000 ???

Best,

Rick Feibusch
Venice Beach, CA

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat May 24 21:00:49 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 21:00:49 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Global Warming and where did the gas go?
References: <000901c8be06$a68feaf0$1151e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>
	<00a001c8be11$0298a9e0$6801a8c0@shop>
	<a3b984e10805241854o11692dc5rb7c7ec26cbe705c1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <011a01c8be13$8944e970$6801a8c0@shop>

<<So change your name to Ed George France.>>

But that will NOT get my The Money, Ric!!!  Dam*it!!<G>

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat May 24 21:09:53 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 21:09:53 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Basic dependable and Cheap
References: <20619595.1211680743630.JavaMail.root@elwamui-milano.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <015901c8be14$cdb936f0$6801a8c0@shop>

Pay ATTENTION, Rick!!!

<<Would that be a Morris Minor 1000 ???>>

It IS the Year of The Frogeye !!!!!

From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Sat May 24 20:15:10 2008
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 19:15:10 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Global Warming and where did the gas go?
In-Reply-To: <011a01c8be13$8944e970$6801a8c0@shop>
References: <000901c8be06$a68feaf0$1151e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>
	<00a001c8be11$0298a9e0$6801a8c0@shop>
	<a3b984e10805241854o11692dc5rb7c7ec26cbe705c1@mail.gmail.com>
	<011a01c8be13$8944e970$6801a8c0@shop>
Message-ID: <a3b984e10805241915h7ef83878l74971b67fbd82e40@mail.gmail.com>

~sigh~
Ed, do I have to teach you everything?
Change your name, show up an Indy.  Find A George and yell, Cousin, how you
doing?
Lather rinse repeat at a NASCAR track with a France.

On Sat, May 24, 2008 at 8:00 PM, Ed's Shop <shop at justbrits.com> wrote:

> <<So change your name to Ed George France.>>
>
> But that will NOT get my The Money, Ric!!!  Dam*it!!<G>
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From shop at justbrits.com  Sat May 24 22:06:30 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 22:06:30 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Global Warming and where did the gas go?
References: <000901c8be06$a68feaf0$1151e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>
	<00a001c8be11$0298a9e0$6801a8c0@shop>
	<a3b984e10805241854o11692dc5rb7c7ec26cbe705c1@mail.gmail.com>
	<011a01c8be13$8944e970$6801a8c0@shop>
	<a3b984e10805241915h7ef83878l74971b67fbd82e40@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <002501c8be1c$b649c9f0$6801a8c0@shop>

<<Ed, do I have to teach you everything?>>

Well Ric, in a way!!  But you needs some schoolin' also!!

<<Change your name, show up an Indy.  Find A George and yell, Cousin, how you doing?
Lather rinse>> 

NOT enough "Lather, rinse"es!!!  Would HAVE to be:  Lather, rinse,
Lather, rinse, Lather, rinse, Lather, rinse, & rinse, rinse, rinse (and HOPE that was enough!!!) !!!  And gotta have distemper shot FIRST!!!

<<repeat at a NASCAR track with a France.>>

Only need a quick shower in the condo !!!

Thanks for the assistence in edumacation!!!!

From healeyguy at aol.com  Sat May 24 21:44:58 2008
From: healeyguy at aol.com (Healeyguy)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 17:44:58 -1000
Subject: [Healeys] Global Warming and where did the gas go?
In-Reply-To: <000901c8be06$a68feaf0$1151e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>
References: <000901c8be06$a68feaf0$1151e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>
Message-ID: <1a544987.2949.431c.b57b.d77fe79c513a@aol.com>

Speaking of the race, other than the several hundred thousand vehicles driven to the race, which probably burn a few barrels of refined crude, the race cars actually burn 98% ethanol / 2% gasoline. Some farmer is smiling......
Aloha
Perry



In a message dated 05/24/08 15:29:16 Hawaiian Standard Time, donyarber at earthlink.net writes:
Hi Ron and others: 

I guessed I asked for that.  Just because I'm not a big auto racing fan 
doesn't mean others can't be. 

It was intended (more or less) as a comment on how wasteful we are, as 
Americans.  In light of the previous post regarding SUV's and Hummers, I 
guess the comment was in order.  As a "snipe" at car racing, it was not in 
order, and I apologize.  More power to those who want to race, or watch car 
racing.  It's just not my cup of tea. 

Having said that, I agree with you regarding "Global Warming".  I read 
somewhere that the atmosphere is not being depleted of ozone.  The article 
said that every time lightning strikes it produces about 1 million pounds of 
ozone.  And lightning strikes somewhere in the earth's atmosphere every 
second.  So if the ozone is being depleted, it is being restored. 
I think global warming is a myth. 

I recently looked at recorded temperatures for the past 50 years.  It might 
amaze people to know that since 1985 we have recorded more record low 
temperatures (here in the U.S.) than all of the years prior to 1985. 

Thank you for pointing out to me that we are all different human beings, 
with different ideas, likes, dislikes, and feelings. 

Don 
Former BN7 owner 
Author of "Bodies and Beaches" and "Corpses and Canyons" 
Find news about my books at 
www.kipyardleymysteries.com 
_______________________________________________ 

From m.fawcett at verizon.net  Sat May 24 22:22:32 2008
From: m.fawcett at verizon.net (Mark Fawcett)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 21:22:32 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the gas go?
In-Reply-To: <003001c8bdf5$28a6b3f0$2456e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>
References: <003001c8bdf5$28a6b3f0$2456e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>
Message-ID: <4838E988.2070806@verizon.net>

Don Yarber wrote:
> OK list, start flaming me!  But this weekend a lot of people will watch a 
> lot of cars drive in circles around and around, getting maybe ? mpg, driving 
> at speeds in excess of 200 mph.
>
> They don't do anything except make left turns and pass each other and 
> occasionally hit a wall.
>
> And the rest of the world watches us and says to its collective self:
>
> "look at those crazy Americans, wasting all that gas!"
>   
I am sorry, but I don't that Americans are the only people that enjoy 
and participate in racing events. Regardless of what it costs for a 
gallon/liter of petrol/gasoline.

Mark Fawcett

From danlarson at centurytel.net  Sat May 24 22:51:13 2008
From: danlarson at centurytel.net (Dan Larson)
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 21:51:13 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the gas go?  NOT HEALEY- POLITICAL
In-Reply-To: <00aa01c8be04$00a921d0$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>
Message-ID: <200805250451.m4P4pEl4025397@mail24c35.nsolutionszone.com>

RON-

Thanks for the post well stated! 

Individuals that believe in global warming come from two viewpoints. The
first are those who have a political belief that mankind is a virus and we
should all reduce are numbers and leave no footprints behind. The second are
those who hear something and believe it's true. Example: individual goes to
a medical diagnosis website and reads a diagnosis for a particular illness
then begins to think he/she may have that illness because they suffer form
two of the twenty symptoms that can cause the illness. 

.Back to the Healey

Dan Larson
Seattle
BJ8

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+danlarson=centurytel.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+danlarson=centurytel.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Ron Davies
Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2008 6:10 PM
To: 'Don Yarber'; Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Where does the gas go? NOT HEALEY- POLITICAL

"look at those crazy Americans, wasting all that gas!"

Don
former BN7 owner
------------------------------------------
Don:
Since you asked to be flamed....
While I don't watch the particular race you are referring to....
If the rest of the world thinks we are "crazy" then they are "judgmental"
which is hypocritical, insensitive and mean spirited. 

If the citizens of the most productive society of the (shrinking) free world
want to drill for oil in their own country, refine it and use it for driving
or whatever, then that's really their business and no one else's. 

If they think we are crazy from a "carbon footprint standpoint", rational
scientists (I am one) don't buy the totally political "global warming caused
by man" myth, especially since CO2 follows warming not the other way around
and we have been in a 14yr cooling cycle anyway. More ice in the Antarctic,
recent proof that normal warming cycles have nothing to due with hurricanes,
etc. As a teenager the "debate was over" and we were supposed to be in an
ice age by now. Warming-cooling cycles are normal. Adapt.

As we in the US go into our Memorial Day weekend remembering the soldiers
that gave their lives to keep the free world free, I say burn all the fuel
you want as long as you are not taking it by force from someone else.
And no, the Iraq war is not about oil. If it were we would have been pumping
billions of barrels for free, which is what I would have done had I been
President.  And yes, the USA is not perfect, but it beats the xxxx out of
the alternatives.

OK, you asked for it...now have a great weekend!
Ron Davies
SoCal
BJ8
DB7
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From caddi5 at comcast.net  Sun May 25 04:47:13 2008
From: caddi5 at comcast.net (caddi5 at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 10:47:13 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Info. needed
Message-ID: <052520081047.6587.483943B1000B9CF7000019BB2212059214CA070B0B0E0C@comcast.net>

Hello List,
I have emailed many times to BIG HEALEY RESTORATIONS ..Owner David Ward............................but no replies ,Is this company still in business? Has anybody done business with them? are they reputable?
thanks in advance.... Mitch

From rccpl1 at yahoo.com  Sun May 25 05:47:27 2008
From: rccpl1 at yahoo.com (john doe)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 04:47:27 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] trans for sale
Message-ID: <921478.88636.qm@web30405.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

i have a bj8 center shift trans for sale in the lower ny area works fine has overdrive works fine need to sell went with a smitty conversion 1200.00 will deliver up tp 100 miles from 10965 

From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Sun May 25 05:52:10 2008
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 07:52:10 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Info. needed
In-Reply-To: <052520081047.6587.483943B1000B9CF7000019BB2212059214CA070B0B0E0C@comcast.net>
References: <052520081047.6587.483943B1000B9CF7000019BB2212059214CA070B0B0E0C@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <483952EA.6020304@earthlink.net>

Mitch,

I believe David closed the business a couple of years ago.

Bob

caddi5 at comcast.net wrote:
> Hello List,
> I have emailed many times to BIG HEALEY RESTORATIONS ..Owner David Ward............................but no replies ,Is this company still in business? Has anybody done business with them? are they reputable?
> thanks in advance.... Mitch
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From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Sun May 25 06:57:34 2008
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 13:57:34 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] overdrive does not work
In-Reply-To: <165758.60047.qm@web83301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <KBzl9NDbO9NIFwi4@jharper.demon.co.uk>
	<165758.60047.qm@web83301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <n7pOTjF+IWOIFwMg@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Norman

No I did not get this from a book it is just the way that epicyclic gear 
systems work. This is not easily explained without drawing my own 
diagrams but I will try.

First we must understand the normal operation of the overdrive when 
engaged and the car moving forward, The drive form the gearbox goes to 
the planet wheel cage and the sun gear is held from rotating by 
hydraulic pressure. Therefore the output to the prop shaft via the 
annulus rotates faster than the input from the gearbox.

Please see http://www.mekanizmalar.com/transmission.shtml and press the 
bottom mode button to see this condition. In this animation the annulus 
is around the outside. The blue gears are the planet gears that can be 
driven around the centre point by a cage; not shown, and the centre 
yellow gear is the sun wheel

However when the cone clutch is not fully engaged in either direction 
the condition, with the top button of the animation pressed on this WEB 
site, exists. The annulus is stationary because the car is not moving, 
the blue planet gears are driven via their cage from the gearbox and the 
uncontrolled sun wheel spins around at a much higher speed than the 
input from the gearbox. However in the forward direction this cannot 
happen because the one way clutch locks the gearbox output shaft to the 
annulus. In reverse however there is no one way clutch in control and 
the sun wheel spins at high speed and this then spins the cone clutch 
moving part.

The figure of 8 times may not be accurate and is as I say dependant on 
the overall ratio of the overdrive but whatever it works out to be, it 
is high enough to cause the system to burst.

I don't understand your point about a uni-drive not working backward?

No doubt this is going to cause some interesting debate?

Regards
>


>PLEASE EXPLAIN , WHAT YOU MEAN  8 times ???
>   did you get this info from a book ???
>
>THE uni-drive does not work backwards , it goes BANG
>
-- 
John Harper

From tld6008 at mchsi.com  Sun May 25 08:14:04 2008
From: tld6008 at mchsi.com (tld6008 at mchsi.com)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 14:14:04 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] re glueing top seal
Message-ID: <052520081414.20871.4839742B000C376E00005187219791299503010CD2079C080C03BFC8CFCFC00B049B@mchsi.com>

I couldn't find a link on their website to initiate a purchase.
--
Tim Davis BN7


----------------------  Original Message:  ---------------------
From:    "Ed's Shop" <shop at justbrits.com>
To:      "healey list" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] re glueing top seal
Date:    Sat, 24 May 2008 23:22:06 +0000

> <<I like to use a product from Wurth,>>
> 
> Ya beat me to it, Carroll!!  GREAT stuff!!
> 
> And folks, you do NOT need to be a shop to buy they products.
> Google "Wurth-USA" (IIRC comes up #1).
> 
> Or Carroll and I can sell to you for $25/can + Actual Shipping (right 
> Carroll<VBG>)

From tld6008 at mchsi.com  Sun May 25 08:37:30 2008
From: tld6008 at mchsi.com (tld6008 at mchsi.com)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 14:37:30 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Wurth
Message-ID: <052520081437.6017.483979AA0001EA2A00001781219791299503010CD2079C080C03BFC8CFCFC00B049B@mchsi.com>

I Emailed Wurth and their answer is to call 1-800-WURTHUSA for puchases if you
are not a business. 

--
Tim Davis BN7


----------------------  Original Message:  ---------------------
From:    tld6008 at mchsi.com
To:      Ed's Shop <shop at justbrits.com>
Cc:      Ed's Shop <shop at justbrits.com>, healey list <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] re glueing top seal
Date:    Sun, 25 May 2008 14:14:45 +0000

> I couldn't find a link on their website to initiate a purchase.
> --
> Tim Davis BN7
> 
> 
> ----------------------  Original Message:  ---------------------
> From:    "Ed's Shop" <shop at justbrits.com>
> To:      "healey list" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] re glueing top seal
> Date:    Sat, 24 May 2008 23:22:06 +0000
> 
> > <<I like to use a product from Wurth,>>
> > 
> > Ya beat me to it, Carroll!!  GREAT stuff!!
> > 
> > And folks, you do NOT need to be a shop to buy they products.
> > Google "Wurth-USA" (IIRC comes up #1).
> > 
> > Or Carroll and I can sell to you for $25/can + Actual Shipping (right 
> > Carroll<VBG>)
> _______________________________________________

From dougnewton at sbcglobal.net  Sun May 25 10:16:57 2008
From: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net (Doug Newton)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 11:16:57 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Trafficator Info
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJqM+k7dGqZHm9DA1W/N/wHCgAAAEAAAAFHP7Njq6UtIrU2Mp2SsnkQBAAAAAA==@sbcglobal.net>

Does anyone have an exploded view of a 100-4 Trafficator? Also, are they all
the same or were there changes to the Trafficators during the production of
the 100-4?

Thanks- Doug


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From shop at justbrits.com  Sun May 25 12:31:48 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 12:31:48 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Wurth
References: <052520081437.6017.483979AA0001EA2A00001781219791299503010CD2079C080C03BFC8CFCFC00B049B@mchsi.com>
Message-ID: <00eb01c8be95$98630590$6801a8c0@shop>

<<I Emailed Wurth and their answer is to call 1-800-WURTHUSA for puchases if you
are not a business. >>

Sorry, Gents!!  Shoulda included that in my reply post to Carroll<G>!!

That is also true for small businesses like me unless your local sales rep likes you enough to bother stopping by even when he doesn't get an order<G>!!

Ed
Please visit my site at:  www.justbrits.com 

From pennell at cox.net  Sun May 25 12:14:08 2008
From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 14:14:08 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the gas go?
In-Reply-To: <003001c8bdf5$28a6b3f0$2456e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>
Message-ID: <20080525141408.TYZN8.18223.imail@eastrmwml09>

Don,

I got curious on this Indy car fuel thing and so Googled it.  As someone else
noted it is now essentially 100% ethanol.  But what's more according to the
article . . . "Some 160,000 gallons will be used in the 14 Indy car races on
this year's circuit b a drop in the 4.6 billion-gallon ocean of annual
production."

I just think that we as Americans are way to prone to just jump in a vehicle
and make questionably needed trips to wherever.  Two females in my household
sure do this!  :)

Keith Pennell

> OK list, start flaming me!  But this weekend a lot of people will watch a
> lot of cars drive in circles around and around, getting maybe ? mpg, driving
> at speeds in excess of 200 mph.
>
> They don't do anything except make left turns and pass each other and
> occasionally hit a wall.
>
> And the rest of the world watches us and says to its collective self:
>
> "look at those crazy Americans, wasting all that gas!"
>
> Don

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun May 25 13:20:58 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 13:20:58 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the gas go?
References: <20080525141408.TYZN8.18223.imail@eastrmwml09>
Message-ID: <012201c8be9c$76a3c8c0$6801a8c0@shop>

<<Two females in my household sure do this! >>

I got one of them,Keith!!!! <G>!!

From pennell at cox.net  Sun May 25 12:21:55 2008
From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 14:21:55 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Mark This Day -- Gasoline
In-Reply-To: <471534970805241600r3e980810oafa9aef5f8e601b4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20080525142155.FNVKQ.18260.imail@eastrmwml09>

Jody,

I am not sure I buy that.  It sounds like a good argument on behalf of the manufacturer but is is based upon hard data?  I just have a gut feeling that if one went out and surveyed people randomly then that point of view could not be supported.  Sure my initial proposal might be a bit too Spartan, but by far the bulk of our population, and that of the world, would like to see more reasonably equipped cars with an eye on purchase price and fuel economy.  In that regard didn't I hear that  the Toyota Camry the biggest selling vehicle in our country?

Keith Pennell

> Keith,
> 
> They make it because people want it. Don't blame the manufacturers,
> blame the twit in the escalade next to you in traffic.
> 
> Jody

From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Sun May 25 12:39:46 2008
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 11:39:46 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Trafficator Info
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Message-ID: <751d05480805251139t15272cb0u7659cb362856d92e@mail.gmail.com>

Doug,

The 100 trafficators are essentially identical to the 6 cylinder models with
some minor exceptions.  Some of the very early adjustable steering 100
trafficators had a small cast metal piece that was later changed to Bakelite
and molded into the outer housing.  Additionally, the the chrome retaining
ring for the horn button is not keyed as in the 6 cylinder models.

I have taken over somewhat for Vic Wright in restoring trafficators and can
answer any specific question you may have.

Cheers,

Curt Arndt
Carlsbad, CA
(760) 434-5707 home

On Sun, May 25, 2008 at 9:16 AM, Doug Newton <dougnewton at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

> Does anyone have an exploded view of a 100-4 Trafficator? Also, are they
> all
> the same or were there changes to the Trafficators during the production of
> the 100-4?
>
> Thanks- Doug
>
>
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From dwflagg at juno.com  Sun May 25 12:43:40 2008
From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 14:43:40 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Mark This Day -- Gasoline
Message-ID: <20080525.144341.3812.1.dwflagg@juno.com>

Keith,

This is just like the gas "shortage" in the 70's. As people turned to
smaller cars the manufacturers accommodated their demand. When gas prices
went down, people changed and the big cars came back. It is a simple
fact. When the demand for SUV's (which is starting to happen), Hummer's,
and Lincoln Continentals falters, then manufacturers will change their
production to accommodate the new demand. Big cars and trucks sitting on
a showroom floor going nowhere does not make a profit, and that is what
this is all about. This is all about people Keith. You can have the best
intentions, but unless you have a majority of the spending public behind
you it is a lost cause. I agree with Jody. It is just like trying to
blame the oil company for high gasoline profits when oil is a commodity
on the open market. The government makes a much larger "profit" than oil
companies and what do they do with our money. If Maxine Waters had her
way the government would nationalize oil companies. Think we have a
problem now!!! Until we, collectively, reduce our "frivolous" driving
habits nothing will change. Let's not blame the auto manufacturers for
our purchase of high HP vehicles or our bad driving habits. Its is a bit
like blaming the gun manufacturers because some low life kills with a
gun. Someone is always looking to blame someone or something else rather
than looking in the mirror and accepting responsibility. The power is
with the people Keith, so let's make it happen.

Doug

> Jody,
> 
> I am not sure I buy that.  It sounds like a good argument on behalf 
> of the manufacturer but is based upon hard data?  I just have a 
> gut feeling that if one went out and surveyed people randomly then 
> that point of view could not be supported.  Sure my initial proposal 
> might be a bit too Spartan, but by far the bulk of our population, 
> and that of the world, would like to see more reasonably equipped 
> cars with an eye on purchase price and fuel economy.  In that regard 
> didn't I hear that  the Toyota Camry the biggest selling vehicle in 
> our country?
> 
> Keith Pennell
> 
> > Keith,
> > 
> > They make it because people want it. Don't blame the 
> manufacturers,
> > blame the twit in the escalade next to you in traffic.
> > 
> > Jody

From insptwo at msn.com  Sun May 25 13:25:36 2008
From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 15:25:36 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] email delivery, non Healey related
In-Reply-To: <BAY111-W44A2B29AC68AFD55D8DC5FE9C30@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY111-W91481D6BC0B1A8610FA1DE9C00@phx.gbl>
	<BLU133-W38B909885547566C6EE4CBADC30@phx.gbl> 
	<BAY111-W44A2B29AC68AFD55D8DC5FE9C30@phx.gbl> 
Message-ID: <BLU133-W3830544FB3DB2C75084BD1ADC30@phx.gbl>

I need some help out there from you computer literate beings.I have someone in
California whom I correspond with regularly who uses comcast. Suddenly MSN has
started blocking their messages to me. I have checked my "blocked senders"
list and they are not listed on it. This goes on for a couple of days or so
and then all of a sudden I do get a message, then it is back to them being
blocked.Any ideas?????BillBJ7

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sun May 25 13:29:57 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 15:29:57 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Trafficator Info
In-Reply-To: <751d05480805251139t15272cb0u7659cb362856d92e@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <00ca01c8be9d$b83e9070$6600a8c0@michael>

In addition to the cast piece that Curt mentions the very early 100s had a
signal lever which was almost identical to the 6 cylinder style rather than
the "black beak" of the later 100s. 

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 Curt/Nancy Arndt
Sent: May 25, 2008 2:40 PM
To: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Trafficator Info

Doug,

The 100 trafficators are essentially identical to the 6 cylinder models with
some minor exceptions.  Some of the very early adjustable steering 100
trafficators had a small cast metal piece that was later changed to Bakelite
and molded into the outer housing.  Additionally, the the chrome retaining
ring for the horn button is not keyed as in the 6 cylinder models.

I have taken over somewhat for Vic Wright in restoring trafficators and can
answer any specific question you may have.

Cheers,

Curt Arndt
Carlsbad, CA
(760) 434-5707 home

On Sun, May 25, 2008 at 9:16 AM, Doug Newton <dougnewton at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

> Does anyone have an exploded view of a 100-4 Trafficator? Also, are they
> all
> the same or were there changes to the Trafficators during the production
of
> the 100-4?
>
> Thanks- Doug

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sun May 25 14:36:40 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 16:36:40 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Mark This Day -- Gasoline
In-Reply-To: <20080525.144341.3812.1.dwflagg@juno.com>
References: <20080525.144341.3812.1.dwflagg@juno.com>
Message-ID: <00dd01c8bea7$09f50e90$6600a8c0@michael>

Since we all seem to have run out of questions about Austin Healeys I have
one not about Austin Healeys which I would like to pose to the gathered
collective wisdom.
Since coming to live in this land of milk and honey I have been constantly
amazed watching the consumer society at work. 
One question which I have never been able to find a realistic answer too is
this: 
Just how much energy does it take to build a car?
In this part of the world it is very unusual to see a car in daily use which
is more than 15 years old and the vast majority of cars on the road appear
to be less than 7 or 8 years old. If we could make cars last longer just how
much energy would we save.
To get the ball rolling I figure that an "average" North American car
probably burns about 6800 US gallons of fuel in its "average" 150K mile
lifetime. But how many equivalent gallons has the manufacturing of that car
consumed before it is driven off the showroom floor? 
Just curious. 

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

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Sun May 25 14:49:54 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 16:49:54 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Mark This Day -- Gasoline
Message-ID: <c04.38b2ac9f.356b2af2@aol.com>

Interesting question though I'm sure you are aware that saving energy  and 
making things last longer is not "What Made Our Country  Great!"--things are 
supposed to last just long enough to get the loan paid  off.
 
Best--Michael
-----------------------------------------------------------
 
 
In a message dated 5/25/2008 4:38:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
msalter at precisionsportscar.com writes:

If we  could make cars last longer just how much energy would we  save.





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From rdavies1 at cox.net  Sun May 25 15:00:04 2008
From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 14:00:04 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Mark This Day -- Gasoline
In-Reply-To: <c04.38b2ac9f.356b2af2@aol.com>
References: <c04.38b2ac9f.356b2af2@aol.com>
Message-ID: <013a01c8beaa$4e1b7840$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>

--things are 
supposed to last just long enough to get the loan paid  off.
 
Best--Michael
-----------------------------------------------------------
 
Right Michael:
That's why "If you bought it new, and you're still making payments...It's
not a classic".
Ron Davies

From conbreda at eircom.net  Sun May 25 15:28:40 2008
From: conbreda at eircom.net (Breda O'Sullivan)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 22:28:40 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] 100/6 for sale in Ireland
Message-ID: <000801c8beae$4e11b770$63a3869f@Breda>

Guys,
Sadly due to family commitments (three children born since I bought the
car!)
I have to sell my 1956 100/6.
Attached is a picture of the car, I am located on the west coast of Ireland.
The car is in excellent condition and driving superbly.
Anyone with interest please contact me off the list,
I would love to see her go to a true healey lover .

Thanks.


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From rdavies1 at cox.net  Sun May 25 15:20:53 2008
From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 14:20:53 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Mark This Day -- Gasoline
In-Reply-To: <00dd01c8bea7$09f50e90$6600a8c0@michael>
References: <20080525.144341.3812.1.dwflagg@juno.com>
	<00dd01c8bea7$09f50e90$6600a8c0@michael>
Message-ID: <013b01c8bead$367eabf0$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+rdavies1=cox.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+rdavies1=cox.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Michael Salter
Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 1:37 PM
If we could make cars last longer just how
much energy would we save.

Michael Salter
_______________________________________
Good point. But I seem to read all the time about cars going 200,000 miles,
even American ones. I think we can build them to last longer but the
consumer doesn't want to pay for it. They also don't want to drive the same
car that long. Heck, half the population can't even stay married.

I think in general if the consumer wanted a car that would last that long
and was willing to pay more for the quality that it usually takes to keep it
running efficiently that long, the manufacturers would probably build them. 

Seems like the problem is that the cost of maintaining older cars starts to
get prohibitive at around 10 years and 120,000 miles (air, electronics,
paint and suspension) so it seems cheaper to buy again. But I guess that's
your point.  

Of course if every car lasted 20+ years that would be bad for the auto
workers. Finally, ever since Ford decided to paint his cars another color
beside black, the consumers wanted change and variety every year.
I suppose that when gas hits $15 a gallon, black will be just fine again.
Ron Davies
SoCal
BJ8 
DB7 

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sun May 25 15:42:47 2008
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (Rick Neville)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 14:42:47 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Mark This Day -- Gasoline
In-Reply-To: <00dd01c8bea7$09f50e90$6600a8c0@michael>
Message-ID: <854655.63165.qm@web51411.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Michael,

According to this month's Wired magazine:

"Making a Prius consumes 113 million BTUs,
according to sustainability engineer Pablo Pdster. A single gallon of
gas contains about 113,000 Btus, so Toyota's green wonder guzzles the
equivalent of 1,000 gallons before it clocks its first mile. A used
car, on the other hand, starts with a significant advantage: The first
owner has already paid off its carbon debt. Buy a decade-old Toyota
Tercel, which gets a respectable 35 mpg, and the Prius will have to
drive 100,000 miles to catch up."&nbsp;&nbsp; http://tinyurl.com/5ys4e4&nbsp;

I have this article taped to the dashboard of the '96 Chevy Caprice with LT1
motor I bought last year.

HR



--- On Sun, 5/25/08, Michael Salter &lt;msalter at precisionsportscar.com&gt;
wrote:
From: Michael Salter &lt;msalter at precisionsportscar.com&gt;
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mark This Day -- Gasoline
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Sunday, May 25, 2008, 4:36 PM

 If we could make cars last longer just how
much energy would we save.
To get the ball rolling I figure that an "average" North American car
probably burns about 6800 US gallons of fuel in its "average" 150K
mile
lifetime. But how many equivalent gallons has the manufacturing of that car
consumed before it is driven off the showroom floor?
Just curious.

Michael Salter
100 (1953)
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye (1961)
http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/
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From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Sun May 25 16:50:24 2008
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard  Hartnett)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 15:50:24 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Mark This Day -- Gasoline
In-Reply-To: <013b01c8bead$367eabf0$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>
References: <20080525.144341.3812.1.dwflagg@juno.com><00dd01c8bea7$09f50e90$6600a8c0@michael>
	<013b01c8bead$367eabf0$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>
Message-ID: <BD7784573FFC42D5B9E6AFEA2A39AC7E@LeonardPC>

Years ago some automotive guru claimed that when the monthly maintenance 
costs exceeded the payments on a new car it was time to buy a new car. 
This, of course, would apply to the family daily driver, not our LBCs !! 
;-)

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


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Davies" <rdavies1 at cox.net>
To: "'Michael Salter'" <msalter at precisionsportscar.com>; 
<healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 2:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mark This Day -- Gasoline


>
> Seems like the problem is that the cost of maintaining older cars starts 
> to
> get prohibitive at around 10 years and 120,000 miles (air, electronics,
> paint and suspension) so it seems cheaper to buy again. But I guess that's
> your point.
>
> Ron Davies
> SoCal
> BJ8
> DB7
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From rdavies1 at cox.net  Sun May 25 16:59:22 2008
From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 15:59:22 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Gas Prices
In-Reply-To: <BLU133-W3793F902AF4724CF0CA38FADC00@phx.gbl>
References: <33820.6704.qm@web51410.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<BLU133-W3793F902AF4724CF0CA38FADC00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <014801c8beba$f877bb90$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>

Bill:
I guess you are right. I went to: http://www.measuringworth.com/ppowerus/
A very fun site that lets you plug in what things cost then and now.
The computer said: "$1.38 in the year 2007 has the same "purchase power" as
$0.259  in the year 1970.".

So that's what a gallon of gas should cost if we didn't have to bid against
India and China for it and drill anywhere we wanted. Still, a gallon of
Starbucks still costs more than gas does. Also, a $50,000 house in 1970
should cost $266,500 today. We all know that doesn't fly in California. Try
$1.5 to $6+ million on the coast for that same house. Location, location,
location. If we only knew.
Ron Davies
SoCal
--------------------------
Really makes you miss the good old days. When we moved to Florida in 1970,
the
gas was 25.9 cents per gallon and they used to have price wars which took it
down to 17 to 18 cents a gallon. Of course income was a lot less in those
days, but percentage wise, gas was still dirt cheap.
Bill
BJ7

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sun May 25 17:49:06 2008
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (Rick Neville)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 16:49:06 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Gas Prices
In-Reply-To: <014801c8beba$f877bb90$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>
Message-ID: <349792.14083.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Don't underestimate the cost of comfort, safety and convenience.&nbsp; My first car in high school was a bugeye.&nbsp; Less than 1500 lbs.&nbsp;&nbsp; 30-35 miles to the gallon and you could fix it with a hammer and baling wire.&nbsp; The closest thing today is a Miata, with power steering, abs, aircon, airbags, etc.&nbsp; Weight is about 2500 lbs.&nbsp; Wanna bet my bugeye left a smaller carbon footprint?&nbsp; But no one would be crazy enough to drive a bugeye to work every day now.&nbsp; No doubt cars are much better now than they were 50 yrs ago, but I'm not sure with all the technological advancements, they're having less impact on the environment.

--- On Sun, 5/25/08, Ron Davies &lt;rdavies1 at cox.net&gt; wrote:
From: Ron Davies &lt;rdavies1 at cox.net&gt;
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gas Prices
To: insptwo at msn.com, healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Sunday, May 25, 2008, 6:59 PM

Bill:
I guess you are right. I went to: http://www.measuringworth.com/ppowerus/
A very fun site that lets you plug in what things cost then and now.
The computer said: "$1.38 in the year 2007 has the same "purchase
power" as
$0.259  in the year 1970.".

So that's what a gallon of gas should cost if we didn't have to bid
against
India and China for it and drill anywhere we wanted. Still, a gallon of
Starbucks still costs more than gas does. Also, a $50,000 house in 1970
should cost $266,500 today. We all know that doesn't fly in California. Try
$1.5 to $6+ million on the coast for that same house. Location, location,
location. If we only knew.
Ron Davies
SoCal
--------------------------
Really makes you miss the good old days. When we moved to Florida in 1970,
the
gas was 25.9 cents per gallon and they used to have price wars which took it
down to 17 to 18 cents a gallon. Of course income was a lot less in those
days, but percentage wise, gas was still dirt cheap.
Bill
BJ7
Healeys at autox.team.net
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From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net  Sun May 25 17:51:39 2008
From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 19:51:39 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive Idiot light
Message-ID: <003101c8bec2$49c72560$c987e004@markl946cfrd7q>

I would like to install an overdrive light indicator to remind me that my
overdrive is still on.   Especially at night,  how can any one tell on a
Healey unless you reach out and feel the switch.   Seems to me that an idiot
light could solve a few expensive problems.

A question for the Healeyperts on the list .   Which switch would be the most
effective to patch the light into to let me know that something is still on.
The OD  on/off switch would only tell me that switch is still ON, but if there
was a malfunction else where I would want to have that information also.

Maybe the Lock Out switch would be a better area to light up.  Which switch
failure causes the most damage?

Mark

From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Sun May 25 18:21:08 2008
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 10:21:08 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive Idiot light
In-Reply-To: <003101c8bec2$49c72560$c987e004@markl946cfrd7q>
References: <003101c8bec2$49c72560$c987e004@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F5F1@itfexch5.central.det.win>

G'day

I had such a light on my first BN1 back in the early 1970s. The reason
being was that the OD solenoid was wired direct to the switch as you
just couldn't buy the relays, centrifugal or gearbox switches back then.
Besides at just 20 years of age, it's Saturday arvo and there is a hot
date lined up, who wants to fartarse around with wiring?

The next week the solenoid packed it in. Solution? Simple drill a hole
in the gearbox tunnel and hook up a straightened wire coat hanger around
the OD lever and operate it by hand.

However you had to make sure the wire was quite short as it would snag
on the hot date's stockings, clothes etc during the later exercising.

As far as the idiot light wiring goes I seem to remember that it was a
wire from the cold side of the ignition switch to the OD switch then to
the idiot light set in the dash and then to earth.

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 Mark and Kathy
Sent: Monday, 26 May 2008 9:52 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive Idiot light

I would like to install an overdrive light indicator to remind me that
my
overdrive is still on.   Especially at night,  how can any one tell on a
Healey unless you reach out and feel the switch.   Seems to me that an
idiot
light could solve a few expensive problems.

A question for the Healeyperts on the list .   Which switch would be the
most
effective to patch the light into to let me know that something is still
on.
The OD  on/off switch would only tell me that switch is still ON, but if
there
was a malfunction else where I would want to have that information also.

Maybe the Lock Out switch would be a better area to light up.  Which
switch
failure causes the most damage?

Mark
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From shop at justbrits.com  Sun May 25 19:24:53 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 19:24:53 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [midgetsprite] Spridget 50, UK
Message-ID: <009001c8becf$4d1998d0$6801a8c0@shop>

You folks will NOT believe this UK bunch of pics!!!!!   UN-REAL!!!!
***********************************************************
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Guy Weller 
To: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 5:22 PM
Subject: [midgetsprite] Spridget 50, UK


A truely amazing event!
I haven't uploaded my photos yet, but here are a couple of links to other's
photos, just to give a taster of the day!

http://mobiasstrip.com/Spridget50/index.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25485888 at N08/sets/72157605254647435/

Guy

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From gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com  Sun May 25 18:34:23 2008
From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 17:34:23 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Mark This Day -- Gasoline
In-Reply-To: <00dd01c8bea7$09f50e90$6600a8c0@michael>
Message-ID: <GKEDJBJNDHLPKFGMKCEAMEALDIAA.gregwilkinson@roadrunner.com>

Hi Michael,
I would venture a guess that cars don't last very long in your neck of the
woods due to the evil tin worm. My truck just clicked over 153,000 miles.
I've changed the clutch, rear axle seal and the front suspension rubber,
that's about it. Pretty gutless motor, I get 24 MPG on a good week.

-----Original Message-----
Behalf Of Michael Salter
In this part of the world it is very unusual to see a car in daily use which
is more than 15 years old and the vast majority of cars on the road appear
to be less than 7 or 8 years old. If we could make cars last longer just how
much energy would we save.

From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net  Sun May 25 19:57:39 2008
From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 21:57:39 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive Idiot light
References: <003101c8bec2$49c72560$c987e004@markl946cfrd7q>
	<3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F5F1@itfexch5.central.det.win>
Message-ID: <000c01c8bed3$e2045210$732c8304@markl946cfrd7q>

Sounds like you should have had a nice Chevy van rather than a Healey.  A 
bit hard
to impress a date when you have to go through that OD switch routine.  And 
besides it would have been a bit easier to have your way with your sweetie 
in a van, if you know what I mean.  ; )

Thanks for the input on the light.   Sounds doable without all the fartarse 
around.
 ( is that really a word down there?) )))))))

Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Quinn, Patrick" <Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au>
To: "Mark and Kathy" <mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 8:21 PM
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Overdrive Idiot light


G'day

I had such a light on my first BN1 back in the early 1970s. The reason
being was that the OD solenoid was wired direct to the switch as you
just couldn't buy the relays, centrifugal or gearbox switches back then.
Besides at just 20 years of age, it's Saturday arvo and there is a hot
date lined up, who wants to fartarse around with wiring?

The next week the solenoid packed it in. Solution? Simple drill a hole
in the gearbox tunnel and hook up a straightened wire coat hanger around
the OD lever and operate it by hand.

However you had to make sure the wire was quite short as it would snag
on the hot date's stockings, clothes etc during the later exercising.

As far as the idiot light wiring goes I seem to remember that it was a
wire from the cold side of the ignition switch to the OD switch then to
the idiot light set in the dash and then to earth.

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 Mark and Kathy
Sent: Monday, 26 May 2008 9:52 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive Idiot light

I would like to install an overdrive light indicator to remind me that
my
overdrive is still on.   Especially at night,  how can any one tell on a
Healey unless you reach out and feel the switch.   Seems to me that an
idiot
light could solve a few expensive problems.

A question for the Healeyperts on the list .   Which switch would be the
most
effective to patch the light into to let me know that something is still
on.
The OD  on/off switch would only tell me that switch is still ON, but if
there
was a malfunction else where I would want to have that information also.

Maybe the Lock Out switch would be a better area to light up.  Which
switch
failure causes the most damage?

Mark
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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Sun May 25 20:03:23 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 19:03:23 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive Idiot light
In-Reply-To: <003101c8bec2$49c72560$c987e004@markl946cfrd7q>
References: <003101c8bec2$49c72560$c987e004@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <000001c8bed4$adc32250$094966f0$@rr.com>

Mark, I have had an overdrive indicator light in my BJ8 since the '80s, and
it frequently reminds me to turn off the switch before putting the car in
reverse.  It has also simplified troubleshooting a couple of times when the
overdrive didn't engage when it should have (i.e., no overdrive, no light =
it's not a hydraulic problem, and it's not the solenoid or gear switch).  It
also tells me when the throttle switch is working properly, since it stays
on when the dash switch is turned off until I touch the gas.
Yes, it's true that it is not a positive indication that the overdrive
itself is engaged or not.  For that, you probably need some kind of pressure
switch that operates off of the O/D hydraulics, not the electrics.  Even
then, it wouldn't be fool-proof.
The only time my O/D has failed to disengage was apparently a mechanical or
hydraulic problem due to bad (Wal-Mart Accel 30W non-detergent) oil, last
summer, fixed merely by a change to Redline MTF90.  Any warning light wired
into the overdrive electrical or hydraulic system would not have picked that
up.

I have the light wired in parallel with the dash switch (photo attached for
Mark).

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark
and Kathy
Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 4:52 PM
To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net
Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive Idiot light

I would like to install an overdrive light indicator to remind me that my
overdrive is still on.   Especially at night,  how can any one tell on a
Healey unless you reach out and feel the switch.   Seems to me that an idiot
light could solve a few expensive problems.

A question for the Healeyperts on the list .   Which switch would be the
most
effective to patch the light into to let me know that something is still on.
The OD  on/off switch would only tell me that switch is still ON, but if
there
was a malfunction else where I would want to have that information also.

Maybe the Lock Out switch would be a better area to light up.  Which switch
failure causes the most damage?

Mark
Healeys at autox.team.net
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From cbhlouky at bellsouth.net  Sun May 25 20:16:16 2008
From: cbhlouky at bellsouth.net (Craig)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 22:16:16 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Big Healeys vs MGB's
Message-ID: <000501c8bed6$7b385fb0$0201a8c0@home9cmfx9peca>

Is it possible to have a great car show with the featured Marque of Healey 
and have more MGB's attend than Big Healey's ?????
(not that I'm throwing down a gauntlet or anything like that!!!) ;-)

2008 British Bash = Featured Marque = Healey
June 6th & 7th Louisville, Kentucky
www.britishbash.com 

From healeyguy at aol.com  Sun May 25 20:20:32 2008
From: healeyguy at aol.com (Healeyguy)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 16:20:32 -1000
Subject: [Healeys] Mark This Day -- Gasoline
In-Reply-To: <013b01c8bead$367eabf0$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>
References: <20080525.144341.3812.1.dwflagg@juno.com>,
	<00dd01c8bea7$09f50e90$6600a8c0@michael>,
	<013b01c8bead$367eabf0$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>
Message-ID: <d6c0616a.9e10.4c6d.beea.968c8f026f50@aol.com>

I love this list....For Healey content we just returned from the All British Car day in Honolulu.  Fine gather of LBC's and several big and little Healys. The gas guzzling 100 ran fine and I once again burned the top of my bald head. Got to love that new skin that will arrive in about a week.

Now for a couple comments meant to stir the pot....
Ron wrote: Of course if every car lasted 20+ years that would be bad for the auto 
workers.  
Sounds like the auto industry or lack thereof in Cuba
And added: Finally, ever since Ford decided to paint his cars another color 
beside black, the consumers wanted change and variety every year. 
I suppose that when gas hits $15 a gallon, black will be just fine again. 
Actually Ford started manufacturing Model T's by offering multiple colors but backed off later to save production time and cost. 
Enjoy the weekend
Aloha
Perry




In a message dated 05/25/08 11:21:32 Hawaiian Standard Time, rdavies1 at cox.net writes:
-----Original Message----- 
From: healeys-bounces+rdavies1=cox.net at autox.team.net 
[mailto:healeys-bounces+rdavies1=cox.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of 
Michael Salter 
Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 1:37 PM 
If we could make cars last longer just how 
much energy would we save. 

Michael Salter 
_______________________________________ 
Good point. But I seem to read all the time about cars going 200,000 miles, 
even American ones. I think we can build them to last longer but the 
consumer doesn't want to pay for it. They also don't want to drive the same 
car that long. Heck, half the population can't even stay married. 

I think in general if the consumer wanted a car that would last that long 
and was willing to pay more for the quality that it usually takes to keep it 
running efficiently that long, the manufacturers would probably build them. 

Seems like the problem is that the cost of maintaining older cars starts to 
get prohibitive at around 10 years and 120,000 miles (air, electronics, 
paint and suspension) so it seems cheaper to buy again. But I guess that's 
your point.   

Of course if every car lasted 20+ years that would be bad for the auto 
workers. Finally, ever since Ford decided to paint his cars another color 
beside black, the consumers wanted change and variety every year. 
I suppose that when gas hits $15 a gallon, black will be just fine again. 
Ron Davies 
SoCal 
BJ8 
DB7 
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From healeyguy at aol.com  Sun May 25 20:30:47 2008
From: healeyguy at aol.com (Healeyguy)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 16:30:47 -1000
Subject: [Healeys] Begging for Forgiveness
Message-ID: <0aef64e3.a485.4919.93b8.dfc3af9063f9@aol.com>

Just reread my last post to the list. Can't believe that I misspelled HEALEY.  My humble (if that is possible with a burnt scalp) to Donald, his family, all owners past, present and future of his fine automobiles, all lawyers that will probably email me about potential law suits and anyone else that cares.
Aloha
Perry

From clocks at midcoast.com  Sun May 25 20:34:57 2008
From: clocks at midcoast.com (James Lea)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 22:34:57 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Big Healeys vs MGB's
References: <000501c8bed6$7b385fb0$0201a8c0@home9cmfx9peca>
Message-ID: <002601c8bed9$166c34f0$0201a8c0@JIM>

Craig. Sure because there are a lot more MGB's than Healeys. MG made more 
B's than any other British car in history so you are bound to see a lot in 
any show. Good luck. 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
1976 Citicar Electric

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun May 25 20:50:53 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 10:50:53 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the gas go? NOT HEALEY- POLITICAL -  Pt1
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805251950n2944b3b3m534f062385645fef@mail.gmail.com>

Ron / Doug -

I am VERY distressed....  "Shrinking" free world?  That is just about
the most infuriating thing I have yet heard from any American in
recent years, and on the cusp of Memorial day no less.  Here are some
facts for you:

By 1962, only approximately 45% of the countries in the world lived in
a form of liberal democracy (with many of them under socialist
governments), the rest of the world lived in some form of dictatorship
with the majority of that brutal Communist Stalinist/Maoist states.
Approximately 70% of the world's population lived under some form of
socialist dictatorship.

By 1997, over 65% of the world (and currently lives) under some form
of democratic system, with the last remaining major communist nations
hell bent on becoming some form of a western-style capitalist country,
with the unspoken objective of eventual democratization (yes, that is
China & Vietnam's unspoken goals).  The only true Stalinist nations
left in the world today are North Korea and Cuba.

Americans have to start getting past the notion that they are the last
great democracy in the world for one very good reason - my fellow
Americans have to wake up and realize that the millions of American
men and women who fought the Fascists & Communists (like my father)  -
WELL DAMN IT THEY WON THE COLD WAR, and the world is much better
because of this.

So, in the world of "be careful what you wish for," now that we won
the cold war it means now that the rest of the world:

1) has lower taxes than the US  (the US has the highest corporate
taxes and highest income taxes in the OECD now, even France is lower)
2) is more democratic than the US (most of the world's liberal
democracies have more than two political parties)
3) is more competitive than the US (when was the last time you bought
a US made television?)
4) Some of these nations now can respond FAR better to natural
disasters than the US. (Katrina????)

So, my friend, the "alternatives" you talk about have lower taxes,
more liberty and don't have a trade deficit with China.  So the
problem isn't the rest of the world, Americans need to start figuring
out how to be competitive in the world.  And you are right, according
to economic measures the US is the most productive in the world, but
that doesn't mean it's the smartest or most competitive, except maybe
in software and the internet, and even the Indians are hell bent on
changing that paradigm.

- end of part 1 -

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun May 25 20:52:17 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 10:52:17 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the gas go? NOT HEALEY- POLITICAL -  Pt2
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805251952w37d8f68m15a5bf4f2284f3c8@mail.gmail.com>

While I am working hard overseas to spread the good word about what it
means to be American, I am first hand witnessing the phenomenal
changes happening in the world... the very changes my dad put his life
on the line for all of us from 1944 to 1976.  Tell me why in Hong
Kong, there are as many American expatriates (population 300 million)
vs Australian expatriates (population 20 million)?  It's because
average Americans couldn't bother to be competitive in the world
economy, and they don't make the effort to travel, period.  The result
of this American Business myopia - America's largest shopping center
company?  Australian.  America's second largest bank?  Based in Hong
Kong. Americas second largest car company?  Japanese.  America's
largest Insurance Company?  Founded in Shanghai in the 1920s.

So instead of whining about the "global climate change conspiracy" why
aren't you asking why we aren't we doing everything in our power to
stop sending $500 billion dollars a year in oil payments to the last
handful of myopic countries that hate us?  And I'm sorry, drilling
Alaska ain't going to fix the problem.  I am a Mechanical Engineer and
have over 10 years of experience in the environmental sector,and I
used to work for Union Oil as well, I know what I am talking about.

And yes, Americans do waste a heck of alot of gas, and it pisses me
off every time I hear someone whine about $4 gas, or try to point the
finger at "greedy" oil company execs for profiteering.  Get over it,
and start asking yourself what are your local and federal politicians
going to do to make my nation that I love more competitive and better,
rather than a lagging the world?  Raising Taxes on oil companies won't
do a thing except make you feel better.  Why aren't there Americans
out here aggressively selling their stuff in Asia?  The Europeans and
Australians are everywhere.  Building more bigger Denalis and
Escalades (or drilling Alaska) isn't my idea of the future, and
foreigners definitely don't want these types of cars.

You owe it to the men and women fighting in Iraq for you, you owe it
to the men and women who are currently risking everything to get OBL,
you owe to our fathers and their fathers, you owe it to yourself to
get off your kester and do something rather than bitch about some sort
of "conspiracy."  If you don't like the state of affairs either:

a) do something about it yourself
b) demand change, then work hard to force that change
c) back up what you say with well researched facts rather than
convenient hearsay

I don't want to hear political bitching in this forum any more,
especially when it is just plain wrong.

Alan

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun May 25 20:56:43 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 10:56:43 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [midgetsprite] Spridget 50, UK
In-Reply-To: <009001c8becf$4d1998d0$6801a8c0@shop>
References: <009001c8becf$4d1998d0$6801a8c0@shop>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805251956u21548a74ic2738b77924ee6b4@mail.gmail.com>

Hey, that's not a party.  that's an old picture of the factory parking
lot, I'm sure of it!

Cool link, thanks!

Alan

On Mon, May 26, 2008 at 9:24 AM, Ed's Shop <shop at justbrits.com> wrote:
> You folks will NOT believe this UK bunch of pics!!!!!   UN-REAL!!!!
> ***********************************************************
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Guy Weller
> To: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 5:22 PM
> Subject: [midgetsprite] Spridget 50, UK
>
>
> A truely amazing event!
> I haven't uploaded my photos yet, but here are a couple of links to other's
> photos, just to give a taster of the day!
>
> http://mobiasstrip.com/Spridget50/index.html
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/25485888 at N08/sets/72157605254647435/
>
> Guy
>
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From shop at justbrits.com  Sun May 25 21:56:51 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 21:56:51 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Begging for Forgiveness
References: <0aef64e3.a485.4919.93b8.dfc3af9063f9@aol.com>
Message-ID: <025701c8bee4$8823d610$6801a8c0@shop>

er, Perry....

<<My humble (if that is possible with a burnt scalp)>>

since you ARE workin' with just a "little bit of..." 
AND said "little bit of..." is FRIED,  
you ARE forgiven here in the Mid-West 
(that does NOT have "frying" sun-lite available)!!!!!

Sincerely....

Your Very Jealous Healey Friend

PS:  And pray tell, what is "scalp"??  What is hidden by what Main Landers know as "hair" or "Ball hat" or Leather Driving Helmet(googles required)???
Enquiring minds NEED to know!?!?!?

From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Sun May 25 21:18:56 2008
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (James  Shope)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 20:18:56 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] mark this day-
Message-ID: <00ac01c8bedf$3bceeb60$5201a8c0@Jim>

for 17 years i owned a tank called a mercedes 300 diesel.  it would have
probably lasted another 17 years if i had not just got tired of it and sold it
to buy a new car.   i convinced myself that i needed the new car when i really
just wanted it.  i think a well made car well maintained should last at least
20 years under normal conditions, at least here in the southwest where we have
no salt on the roads.  i am now rethinking my desire for a new car and will
probably drive the wheels off the chrysler 300 since it is a nice driving
vehicle.  maybe by the time i get a new one they will be running on hydrogen
or something exotic.   hjim

From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Sun May 25 22:47:03 2008
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard  Hartnett)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 21:47:03 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Big Healeys vs MGB's
In-Reply-To: <000501c8bed6$7b385fb0$0201a8c0@home9cmfx9peca>
References: <000501c8bed6$7b385fb0$0201a8c0@home9cmfx9peca>
Message-ID: <777B3A864A14481291BFED2EFCABBE28@LeonardPC>

I went to a car show put on by a non-Healey club that featured "A Salute to 
Austin Healy (sic)".  Every poster, t-shirt, program, etc., had Healey 
spelled incorrectly.

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


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Craig" <cbhlouky at bellsouth.net>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 7:16 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Big Healeys vs MGB's


> Is it possible to have a great car show with the featured Marque of Healey
> and have more MGB's attend than Big Healey's ?????
> (not that I'm throwing down a gauntlet or anything like that!!!) ;-)

From DENewman2 at aol.com  Sun May 25 22:50:11 2008
From: DENewman2 at aol.com (DENewman2 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 00:50:11 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Big Healeys vs MGB's
Message-ID: <c08.3989d7a0.356b9b83@aol.com>

I received an "Austin Healy" trophy from the Reno Jagur Club. HeHe.
 
 
Don
 
 
In a message dated 5/25/2008 9:47:46 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
thehartnetts at earthlink.net writes:

I went  to a car show put on by a non-Healey club that featured "A Salute to  
Austin Healy (sic)".  Every poster, t-shirt, program, etc., had  Healey 
spelled incorrectly.

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


----- Original  Message ----- 
From: "Craig" <cbhlouky at bellsouth.net>
To:  <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 7:16  PM
Subject: [Healeys] Big Healeys vs MGB's


> Is it possible  to have a great car show with the featured Marque of Healey
> and have  more MGB's attend than Big Healey's ?????
> (not that I'm throwing down  a gauntlet or anything like that!!!)  ;-)
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From HealeyViews at aol.com  Mon May 26 03:56:35 2008
From: HealeyViews at aol.com (HealeyViews at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 05:56:35 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] 1000 Midgets, Spridgets, MGs, Sprites
Message-ID: <c2a.2835c944.356be353@aol.com>

Sighted at Gaydon Saturday May 24 -- cold rainy day did not keep 1,000 cars 
away - fantastic sight- congratulations to organizers...

Bill Emerson
Melody Cooke

Details to come


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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Mon May 26 06:03:36 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 07:03:36 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Big Healeys vs MGB's
In-Reply-To: <c08.3989d7a0.356b9b83@aol.com>
References: <c08.3989d7a0.356b9b83@aol.com>
Message-ID: <005701c8bf28$9661d490$c3257db0$@com>

Hey, one time Ed  (yeah, that Ed... the one that corrects everyone on the
planet if they don't use the "correct" term of Posidrive) showed up at a
Midwest Region AHCA with a set of sample watches he was trying to sell. 

Yes, they were "Austin Healy" watches.

(and no, Ed, I'll never forget that)

WST

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
DENewman2 at aol.com
Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 11:50 PM
To: thehartnetts at earthlink.net; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Big Healeys vs MGB's

I received an "Austin Healy" trophy from the Reno Jagur Club. HeHe.
 
 
Don

From BN1 at pacbell.net  Mon May 26 06:41:26 2008
From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 05:41:26 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
In-Reply-To: <200805242357.m4ONvoKr006982@smtp.usol.com>
References: <200805242357.m4ONvoKr006982@smtp.usol.com>
Message-ID: <483AAFF6.9070600@pacbell.net>

Gee, I only started with a 386!  I guess that makes me definitely a 61yo 
young FART, but my Healey is a '53 #663.  Does that count? :-)

Bill Barnett

ggilliam at usol.com wrote:
>  In the early 70's, the beginnings of computerized industrial 
> process control, using a general purpose scientific mini-computer to 
> control power plants. Using 12K of core memory, ran two huge 
> boilers and all the auxillaries. Programming accomplished using a  
> Teletype ASR-33, stored on paper tape, about 550 feet long. It 
> took over twenty minutes to load the tape, if it didn't kink or miss-
> read. If it did, start over! Ahh, the good old days.
>   For US-er's, Happy Memorial Day...thanks to all who served!
>
>   Gordy

From BN1 at pacbell.net  Mon May 26 08:47:54 2008
From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 07:47:54 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Trafficator Info
In-Reply-To: <00ca01c8be9d$b83e9070$6600a8c0@michael>
References: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJqM+k7dGqZHm9DA1W/N/wHCgAAAEAAAAFHP7Njq6UtIrU2Mp2SsnkQBAAAAAA==@sbcglobal.net>
	<751d05480805251139t15272cb0u7659cb362856d92e@mail.gmail.com>
	<00ca01c8be9d$b83e9070$6600a8c0@michael>
Message-ID: <483ACD9A.6030400@pacbell.net>

Thank you, Michael!  I paid quite a bit for a NOS in the box lever as 
you described from a very reputable restorer who is not on this List.  
And I have been chastised by "noted Healey experts" for having the     
incorrect one.  I hope my '53 BN1 #663 qualifies as "very early 100s".  
Does it?

Also, thank you for saying 100s instead of 100-4s!  Nothing raises my 
hackles more than that term created, to my knowledge, by parts dealers.  
If anybody can cite a reference of that term used by DMH, feel to flame 
away and I will sincerely apologize!

Bill Barnett

Michael Salter wrote:
> In addition to the cast piece that Curt mentions the very early 100s had a
> signal lever which was almost identical to the 6 cylinder style rather than
> the "black beak" of the later 100s. 
>
> 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 Curt/Nancy Arndt
> Sent: May 25, 2008 2:40 PM
> To: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net
> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Trafficator Info
>
> Doug,
>
> The 100 trafficators are essentially identical to the 6 cylinder models with
> some minor exceptions.  Some of the very early adjustable steering 100
> trafficators had a small cast metal piece that was later changed to Bakelite
> and molded into the outer housing.  Additionally, the the chrome retaining
> ring for the horn button is not keyed as in the 6 cylinder models.
>
> I have taken over somewhat for Vic Wright in restoring trafficators and can
> answer any specific question you may have.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Curt Arndt
> Carlsbad, CA
> (760) 434-5707 home

From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Mon May 26 08:54:26 2008
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 07:54:26 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Trafficator Info
In-Reply-To: <483ACD9A.6030400@pacbell.net>
References: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJqM+k7dGqZHm9DA1W/N/wHCgAAAEAAAAFHP7Njq6UtIrU2Mp2SsnkQBAAAAAA==@sbcglobal.net>
	<751d05480805251139t15272cb0u7659cb362856d92e@mail.gmail.com>
	<00ca01c8be9d$b83e9070$6600a8c0@michael>
	<483ACD9A.6030400@pacbell.net>
Message-ID: <751d05480805260754w46aa27bbn801ea452bdf90d6e@mail.gmail.com>

Bill,

Good on ya.  It's 100, 100-6 and 300, period!

Yes, #663 is one of the early ones, and with adjustable steering it will
have the chrome style lever.

Curt

On Mon, May 26, 2008 at 7:47 AM, Mr. Bill <BN1 at pacbell.net> wrote:

> Thank you, Michael!  I paid quite a bit for a NOS in the box lever as
> you described from a very reputable restorer who is not on this List.
> And I have been chastised by "noted Healey experts" for having the
> incorrect one.  I hope my '53 BN1 #663 qualifies as "very early 100s".
> Does it?
>
> Also, thank you for saying 100s instead of 100-4s!  Nothing raises my
> hackles more than that term created, to my knowledge, by parts dealers.
> If anybody can cite a reference of that term used by DMH, feel to flame
> away and I will sincerely apologize!
>
> Bill Barnett
>
> Michael Salter wrote:
> > In addition to the cast piece that Curt mentions the very early 100s had
> a
> > signal lever which was almost identical to the 6 cylinder style rather
> than
> > the "black beak" of the later 100s.
> >
> > 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 <healeys-bounces%2Bmsalter>=
> precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net] On
> > Behalf Of Curt/Nancy Arndt
> > Sent: May 25, 2008 2:40 PM
> > To: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net
> > Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Trafficator Info
> >
> > Doug,
> >
> > The 100 trafficators are essentially identical to the 6 cylinder models
> with
> > some minor exceptions.  Some of the very early adjustable steering 100
> > trafficators had a small cast metal piece that was later changed to
> Bakelite
> > and molded into the outer housing.  Additionally, the the chrome
> retaining
> > ring for the horn button is not keyed as in the 6 cylinder models.
> >
> > I have taken over somewhat for Vic Wright in restoring trafficators and
> can
> > answer any specific question you may have.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Curt Arndt
> > Carlsbad, CA
> > (760) 434-5707 home
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From BN1 at pacbell.net  Mon May 26 09:13:33 2008
From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 08:13:33 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Trafficator Info
In-Reply-To: <751d05480805260754w46aa27bbn801ea452bdf90d6e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJqM+k7dGqZHm9DA1W/N/wHCgAAAEAAAAFHP7Njq6UtIrU2Mp2SsnkQBAAAAAA==@sbcglobal.net>
	<751d05480805251139t15272cb0u7659cb362856d92e@mail.gmail.com>	
	<00ca01c8be9d$b83e9070$6600a8c0@michael>	
	<483ACD9A.6030400@pacbell.net>
	<751d05480805260754w46aa27bbn801ea452bdf90d6e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <483AD39D.4020404@pacbell.net>

Oops, it's 3000!

But thank you for the two Yes's.

Bill

Curt/Nancy Arndt wrote:
> Bill,
>
> Good on ya.  It's 100, 100-6 and 300, period! 
>
> Yes, #663 is one of the early ones, and with adjustable steering it 
> will have the chrome style lever.
>
> Curt
>
> On Mon, May 26, 2008 at 7:47 AM, Mr. Bill <BN1 at pacbell.net 
> <mailto:BN1 at pacbell.net>> wrote:
>
>     Thank you, Michael!  I paid quite a bit for a NOS in the box lever as
>     you described from a very reputable restorer who is not on this List.
>     And I have been chastised by "noted Healey experts" for having the
>     incorrect one.  I hope my '53 BN1 #663 qualifies as "very early 100s".
>     Does it?
>
>     Also, thank you for saying 100s instead of 100-4s!  Nothing raises my
>     hackles more than that term created, to my knowledge, by parts
>     dealers.
>     If anybody can cite a reference of that term used by DMH, feel to
>     flame
>     away and I will sincerely apologize!
>
>     Bill Barnett
>
>     Michael Salter wrote:
>     > In addition to the cast piece that Curt mentions the very early
>     100s had a
>     > signal lever which was almost identical to the 6 cylinder style
>     rather than
>     > the "black beak" of the later 100s.
>     >
>     > Michael Salter
>     > 100 (1953)
>     > AHX12 (1953)
>     > Bugeye (1961)
>     > http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/
>     > -----Original Message-----
>     > From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com
>     <http://precisionsportscar.com>@autox.team.net <http://autox.team.net>
>     > [mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter
>     <mailto:healeys-bounces%2Bmsalter>=precisionsportscar.com
>     <http://precisionsportscar.com>@autox.team.net
>     <http://autox.team.net>] On
>     > Behalf Of Curt/Nancy Arndt
>     > Sent: May 25, 2008 2:40 PM
>     > To: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net <mailto:dougnewton at sbcglobal.net>
>     > Cc: healeys at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>
>     > Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Trafficator Info
>     >
>     > Doug,
>     >
>     > The 100 trafficators are essentially identical to the 6 cylinder
>     models with
>     > some minor exceptions.  Some of the very early adjustable
>     steering 100
>     > trafficators had a small cast metal piece that was later changed
>     to Bakelite
>     > and molded into the outer housing.  Additionally, the the chrome
>     retaining
>     > ring for the horn button is not keyed as in the 6 cylinder models.
>     >
>     > I have taken over somewhat for Vic Wright in restoring
>     trafficators and can
>     > answer any specific question you may have.
>     >
>     > Cheers,
>     >
>     > Curt Arndt
>     > Carlsbad, CA
>     > (760) 434-5707 home
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From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net  Mon May 26 09:40:40 2008
From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ronald J. Ray)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 10:40:40 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Trafficator Info
In-Reply-To: <483ACD9A.6030400@pacbell.net>
Message-ID: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKMECJDCAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>

so then, is using the term 100-4 like using the phrase 3000 MK I?


-----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 Mr. Bill
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2008 8:48 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Trafficator Info


Thank you, Michael!  I paid quite a bit for a NOS in the box lever as
you described from a very reputable restorer who is not on this List.
And I have been chastised by "noted Healey experts" for having the
incorrect one.  I hope my '53 BN1 #663 qualifies as "very early 100s".
Does it?

Also, thank you for saying 100s instead of 100-4s!  Nothing raises my
hackles more than that term created, to my knowledge, by parts dealers.
If anybody can cite a reference of that term used by DMH, feel to flame
away and I will sincerely apologize!

Bill Barnett

Michael Salter wrote:
> In addition to the cast piece that Curt mentions the very early 100s had a
> signal lever which was almost identical to the 6 cylinder style rather
than
> the "black beak" of the later 100s.
>
> 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 Curt/Nancy Arndt
> Sent: May 25, 2008 2:40 PM
> To: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net
> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Trafficator Info
>
> Doug,
>
> The 100 trafficators are essentially identical to the 6 cylinder models
with
> some minor exceptions.  Some of the very early adjustable steering 100
> trafficators had a small cast metal piece that was later changed to
Bakelite
> and molded into the outer housing.  Additionally, the the chrome retaining
> ring for the horn button is not keyed as in the 6 cylinder models.
>
> I have taken over somewhat for Vic Wright in restoring trafficators and
can
> answer any specific question you may have.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Curt Arndt
> Carlsbad, CA
> (760) 434-5707 home
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From WhoCares56 at aol.com  Mon May 26 10:03:17 2008
From: WhoCares56 at aol.com (WhoCares56 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 12:03:17 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Trafficator Info
Message-ID: <cd4.2dfe9870.356c3945@aol.com>

Actually, I'm told , it was created by dealers when the 100-6 came  out to 
avoid confusion for potential customers.
 
 
In a message dated 5/26/2008 7:48:17 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
BN1 at pacbell.net writes:

Nothing  raises my 
hackles more than that term created, to my knowledge, by parts  dealers




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From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Mon May 26 11:15:12 2008
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard  Hartnett)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 10:15:12 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Trafficator Info
In-Reply-To: <483AD39D.4020404@pacbell.net>
References: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJqM+k7dGqZHm9DA1W/N/wHCgAAAEAAAAFHP7Njq6UtIrU2Mp2SsnkQBAAAAAA==@sbcglobal.net><751d05480805251139t15272cb0u7659cb362856d92e@mail.gmail.com>
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	<483AD39D.4020404@pacbell.net>
Message-ID: <59DBCDEED4FE47679528B9B5105DE2AC@LeonardPC>

Being the owner of a 1967 Austin-Healey 3000, MK III, BJ8 (Oops!  Too much 
info?), it seems that when this discussion came up a few years ago, it was 
decided that the early cars were Austin-Healey Hundreds, not One Hundreds 
(100s) or One Hundred Fours (100-4).  And if we really want to be 
persnickety about it, should we specify AUSTIN-Healey to differentiate from 
other Healeys?  And don't forget the hyphen.    ;-)

If it ain't broke, fix it 'till it is.

(Sorry about that.  It's a slow day.  No races to watch)

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


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mr. Bill" <BN1 at pacbell.net>
To: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" <cnaarndt at gmail.com>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2008 8:13 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Trafficator Info


> Oops, it's 3000!
>
> But thank you for the two Yes's.
>
> Bill
>
> Curt/Nancy Arndt wrote:
>> Bill,
>>
>> Good on ya.  It's 100, 100-6 and 300, period!
>>
>>
>> Curt

From BN1 at pacbell.net  Mon May 26 11:18:57 2008
From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 10:18:57 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Trafficator Info
In-Reply-To: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKMECJDCAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
References: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKMECJDCAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <483AF101.7080606@pacbell.net>

Nope, not at all, Ronald,

There were 3000's MK I, MK II and MK III.  They all had the same engine 
blocks, just different carbs.   There were also MK III's and  MK  
IIIa's, as well, but I do not profess to know where the "a" nomenclature 
came from denoting the different body style with the additional running 
lights as required by USA regulations.  (As the Colonies were DMH's 
prime market.)  Come on Concours guys, Patrick and Alan, help me out 
here!  :-)

Bill

Ronald J. Ray wrote:
> so then, is using the term 100-4 like using the phrase 3000 MK I?
>
>
> -----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 Mr. Bill
> Sent: Monday, May 26, 2008 8:48 AM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Trafficator Info
>
>
> Thank you, Michael!  I paid quite a bit for a NOS in the box lever as
> you described from a very reputable restorer who is not on this List.
> And I have been chastised by "noted Healey experts" for having the
> incorrect one.  I hope my '53 BN1 #663 qualifies as "very early 100s".
> Does it?
>
> Also, thank you for saying 100s instead of 100-4s!  Nothing raises my
> hackles more than that term created, to my knowledge, by parts dealers.
> If anybody can cite a reference of that term used by DMH, feel to flame
> away and I will sincerely apologize!
>
> Bill Barnett
>
> Michael Salter wrote:
>   
>> In addition to the cast piece that Curt mentions the very early 100s had a
>> signal lever which was almost identical to the 6 cylinder style rather
>>     
> than
>   
>> the "black beak" of the later 100s.
>>
>> 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 Curt/Nancy Arndt
>> Sent: May 25, 2008 2:40 PM
>> To: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net
>> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Trafficator Info
>>
>> Doug,
>>
>> The 100 trafficators are essentially identical to the 6 cylinder models
>>     
> with
>   
>> some minor exceptions.  Some of the very early adjustable steering 100
>> trafficators had a small cast metal piece that was later changed to
>>     
> Bakelite
>   
>> and molded into the outer housing.  Additionally, the the chrome retaining
>> ring for the horn button is not keyed as in the 6 cylinder models.
>>
>> I have taken over somewhat for Vic Wright in restoring trafficators and
>>     
> can
>   
>> answer any specific question you may have.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Curt Arndt
>> Carlsbad, CA
>> (760) 434-5707 home
>>     
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From BN1 at pacbell.net  Mon May 26 11:28:15 2008
From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 10:28:15 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Trafficator Info
In-Reply-To: <cd4.2dfe9870.356c3945@aol.com>
References: <cd4.2dfe9870.356c3945@aol.com>
Message-ID: <483AF32F.10700@pacbell.net>

OK, Carroll, dealers AND parts suppliers if you really want to be Mr. 
Hartnet's" persnickety about it.  But every day is a slow day for you 
isn't it? :-)

Bill

WhoCares56 at aol.com wrote:
> *Actually, I'm told , it was created by dealers when the 100-6 came 
> out to avoid confusion for potential customers.*
>  
> In a message dated 5/26/2008 7:48:17 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, 
> BN1 at pacbell.net writes:
>
>     Nothing raises my
>     hackles more than that term created, to my knowledge, by parts dealers
>
>
>
>
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From healey.1 at hotmail.com  Mon May 26 13:02:28 2008
From: healey.1 at hotmail.com (Mike Louwagie)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 21:02:28 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Begging for Forgiveness
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Here in Belgium you also are forgiven.
Regards, Mike.
> Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 16:30:47 -1000> From: healeyguy at aol.com> To:
healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Begging for Forgiveness> > Just
reread my last post to the list. Can't believe that I misspelled HEALEY. My
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From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net  Mon May 26 13:31:34 2008
From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ronald J. Ray)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 14:31:34 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Trafficator Info
In-Reply-To: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKIECLDCAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKCECMDCAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>

Bill,

My not so clear point was, that just as the AH 100 did not become the 100-4
until the 100-6 was introduced, the AH 3000 did not become the 3000 MK I
until the MK II was introduced.

If one becomes upset when another uses the term 100-4, is it just as
legitimate for one to become upset when another uses the phrase 3000 MK I?

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 Mr. Bill
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2008 11:19 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Trafficator Info


Nope, not at all, Ronald,

There were 3000's MK I, MK II and MK III.  They all had the same engine
blocks, just different carbs.   There were also MK III's and  MK
IIIa's, as well, but I do not profess to know where the "a" nomenclature
came from denoting the different body style with the additional running
lights as required by USA regulations.  (As the Colonies were DMH's
prime market.)  Come on Concours guys, Patrick and Alan, help me out
here!  :-)

Bill

Ronald J. Ray wrote:
> so then, is using the term 100-4 like using the phrase 3000 MK I?
>
>
> -----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 Mr. Bill
> Sent: Monday, May 26, 2008 8:48 AM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Trafficator Info

> Also, thank you for saying 100s instead of 100-4s!  Nothing raises my
> hackles more than that term created, to my knowledge, by parts dealers.
> If anybody can cite a reference of that term used by DMH, feel to flame
> away and I will sincerely apologize!
>
> Bill Barnett

From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Mon May 26 13:55:02 2008
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 20:55:02 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Trafficator Info
In-Reply-To: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKCECMDCAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
References: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKIECLDCAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
	<EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKCECMDCAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <20080526195501.6EDC118767E@autox.team.net>

We have the same problem with monarchs. It took Elizabeth I (Tudor) some
hundreds of years and the arrival of the present incumbent (Elizabeth II) to
get her "I"!!
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 Ronald J. Ray
Sent: 26 May 2008 20:32
To: Mr. Bill; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Trafficator Info

Bill,

My not so clear point was, that just as the AH 100 did not become the 100-4
until the 100-6 was introduced, the AH 3000 did not become the 3000 MK I
until the MK II was introduced.

If one becomes upset when another uses the term 100-4, is it just as
legitimate for one to become upset when another uses the phrase 3000 MK I?

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 Mr. Bill
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2008 11:19 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Trafficator Info


Nope, not at all, Ronald,

There were 3000's MK I, MK II and MK III.  They all had the same engine
blocks, just different carbs.   There were also MK III's and  MK
IIIa's, as well, but I do not profess to know where the "a" nomenclature
came from denoting the different body style with the additional running
lights as required by USA regulations.  (As the Colonies were DMH's
prime market.)  Come on Concours guys, Patrick and Alan, help me out
here!  :-)

Bill

Ronald J. Ray wrote:
> so then, is using the term 100-4 like using the phrase 3000 MK I?
>
>
> -----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 Mr. Bill
> Sent: Monday, May 26, 2008 8:48 AM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Trafficator Info

> Also, thank you for saying 100s instead of 100-4s!  Nothing raises my
> hackles more than that term created, to my knowledge, by parts dealers.
> If anybody can cite a reference of that term used by DMH, feel to flame
> away and I will sincerely apologize!
>
> Bill Barnett
Healeys at autox.team.net
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From rdavies1 at cox.net  Mon May 26 14:01:59 2008
From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 13:01:59 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the gas go? NOT HEALEY- POLITICAL
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0805251939p6b9e2a8n2b73db23cd73a059@mail.gmail.com>
References: <003001c8bdf5$28a6b3f0$2456e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>
	<00aa01c8be04$00a921d0$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>
	<ff59076c0805251939p6b9e2a8n2b73db23cd73a059@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <027d01c8bf6b$5b5ac3a0$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>

Alan:

It's impossible to respond since you were all over the map, some correct,
some just wild.

You made assumptions about what I was saying on areas I never addressed and
took me way out of context.

Love to chat with you but off list so as not to bother those that don't want
the politics or the details.

Ron 

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Mon May 26 14:08:45 2008
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 14:08:45 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the gas go? NOT HEALEY- POLITICAL
In-Reply-To: <027d01c8bf6b$5b5ac3a0$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>
Message-ID: <20080526200828.9D1BB187673@autox.team.net>

Hope you'll both cc me if you do. I just love facts, fiction, and
politics...

frogeye at porterscustom.com
 
Porter Customs
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2
Porter Custom Bicycles
www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Ron Davies
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2008 2:02 PM
To: 'Alan Seigrist'
Cc: Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Where does the gas go? NOT HEALEY- POLITICAL

Alan:

It's impossible to respond since you were all over the map, some correct,
some just wild.

You made assumptions about what I was saying on areas I never addressed and
took me way out of context.

Love to chat with you but off list so as not to bother those that don't want
the politics or the details.

Ron 
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From rdavies1 at cox.net  Mon May 26 14:43:50 2008
From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 13:43:50 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Mark This Day -- Gasoline
In-Reply-To: <d6c0616a.9e10.4c6d.beea.968c8f026f50@aol.com>
References: <20080525.144341.3812.1.dwflagg@juno.com>,
	<00dd01c8bea7$09f50e90$6600a8c0@michael>,
	<013b01c8bead$367eabf0$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>
	<d6c0616a.9e10.4c6d.beea.968c8f026f50@aol.com>
Message-ID: <028c01c8bf71$33e0cf80$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>

Hey, unfair, both comments were tongue in cheek :-)

Thanks for the correction. That's what I get for using the History Channel
as my source.

Ron

 

 

I love this list....For Healey content we just returned from the All British
Car day in Honolulu.  Fine gather of LBC's and several big and little
Healys. The gas guzzling 100 ran fine and I once again burned the top of my
bald head. Got to love that new skin that will arrive in about a week.

 

Now for a couple comments meant to stir the pot....

Ron wrote: Of course if every car lasted 20+ years that would be bad for the
auto 
workers.  

Sounds like the auto industry or lack thereof in Cuba

And added: Finally, ever since Ford decided to paint his cars another color 
beside black, the consumers wanted change and variety every year. 
I suppose that when gas hits $15 a gallon, black will be just fine again. 

Actually Ford started manufacturing Model T's by offering multiple colors
but backed off later to save production time and cost. 

Enjoy the weekend

Aloha

Perry

From quenty at ntelos.net  Mon May 26 16:03:31 2008
From: quenty at ntelos.net (David Schweninger)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 18:03:31 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the gas go? NOT HEALEY- POLITICAL
In-Reply-To: <20080526200828.9D1BB187673@autox.team.net>
References: <20080526200828.9D1BB187673@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <2AFEC457-56AE-4340-BF31-266383D83982@ntelos.net>

CC Me too. Please.
  I agree with about 75% of what Alan Said.
Dave

On May 26, 2008, at 4:08 PM, Dave Porter wrote:

> Hope you'll both cc me if you do. I just love facts, fiction, and
> politics...
>
> frogeye at porterscustom.com
>
> Porter Customs
> Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
> 505-352-1378
> 1954 BN2
> Porter Custom Bicycles
> www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
> http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff

From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Mon May 26 17:47:14 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 19:47:14 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the gas go? NOT HEALEY- POLITICAL
In-Reply-To: <2AFEC457-56AE-4340-BF31-266383D83982@ntelos.net>
References: <20080526200828.9D1BB187673@autox.team.net>
	<2AFEC457-56AE-4340-BF31-266383D83982@ntelos.net>
Message-ID: <001501c8bf8a$d35675b0$7a036110$@net>

Alan, add me to your list.

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
David Schweninger
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2008 6:04 PM
To: Dave Porter; Healey Mail List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Where does the gas go? NOT HEALEY- POLITICAL

CC Me too. Please.
  I agree with about 75% of what Alan Said.
Dave

On May 26, 2008, at 4:08 PM, Dave Porter wrote:

> Hope you'll both cc me if you do. I just love facts, fiction, and
> politics...
>
> frogeye at porterscustom.com
>
> Porter Customs
> Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
> 505-352-1378
> 1954 BN2
> Porter Custom Bicycles
> www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
>
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon May 26 18:08:30 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 08:08:30 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Non Healey Healey question - custom brake cable
	manufacturer?
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805261708u604c12b5r848fdff9e0c3dcd4@mail.gmail.com>

Hi All -

I just took the A90 to pass its safety inspection here in HK and it
was failed by the inspector, eventhough he really wanted to pass the
car for me.  :(

One of the things I need to fix is there is too much slack in the
brake cable that connects between two balance levers on the A90's
chassis.  This cable is very simple - it has a fork on each end (very
similar to a healey brake cable fork) and a cable of about 1 ft in
length between.  The problem with this cable is there is no adjustor
on it so I can't take up slack when the hand brake is off.  FYI this
cable is NOS so the problem can't be fixed simply by replacing it with
a new one.

Does anyone know a brake cable manufacturer that can put in an
adjustor (I would assume something very similar to a sail boat rigging
adjustor) on my cable, or just make a cable with forks from scratch
about half an inch shorter?  I know that there are these crimp
adjustors that people use on Austin 7s, but that type of adjustor will
fail the test here.

Any ideas out there in Healey land?

Thanks in advance.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From clocks at midcoast.com  Mon May 26 18:57:31 2008
From: clocks at midcoast.com (James Lea)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 20:57:31 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Non Healey Healey question - custom brake
 cablemanufacturer?
References: <ff59076c0805261708u604c12b5r848fdff9e0c3dcd4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000701c8bf94$a4650cd0$0201a8c0@JIM>

Alan. When I was in high school there was a gadget that you could put around 
the cable and then tighten a bolt that would take up the slack. Google 
"brake cable adjuster" and you will find one that will do the job. Less than 
ten bucks. Cheers, JL

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon May 26 19:58:05 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 19:58:05 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the gas go? NOT HEALEY- POLITICAL
References: <20080526200828.9D1BB187673@autox.team.net><2AFEC457-56AE-4340-BF31-266383D83982@ntelos.net>
	<001501c8bf8a$d35675b0$7a036110$@net>
Message-ID: <04b101c8bf9d$1afa2170$6801a8c0@shop>

<<Alan, add me to your list.>>

Guys, you could make it REAL easy on yourselves and join my UN-moderated "PolySci List".  Only a couple dozen Members (NOT me tho<G>).

Use exact same software as Healeys List so you already now "how to use"<G>!!  Attachments ARE allowed and I care NOT about what you say/discuss.

Just send a mail to:  polysci_101-request at justbrits.com with NO
"Subject:" and just the word    subscribe    in the body.  The rest, exactly like Healeys, is automatic.  Doesn't cost anything and I don't need/want donations.

Strangly enough, the author whose words I am replying to IS a Member already!!!  LOL

Ed

From pennell at cox.net  Mon May 26 19:38:00 2008
From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 21:38:00 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] mark this day-
In-Reply-To: <00ac01c8bedf$3bceeb60$5201a8c0@Jim>
Message-ID: <20080526213800.QII0V.24185.imail@eastrmwml09>

Thanks Jim.  Makes me feel better about my 14 year old Dakota!  Although it is beginning to smoke upon startup . . . 

Keith Pennell

> i think a well made car well maintained should last at least
> 20 years under normal conditions.   hjim

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Mon May 26 20:38:54 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 22:38:54 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] mark this day-
In-Reply-To: <20080526213800.QII0V.24185.imail@eastrmwml09>
References: <00ac01c8bedf$3bceeb60$5201a8c0@Jim>
	<20080526213800.QII0V.24185.imail@eastrmwml09>
Message-ID: <02f301c8bfa2$cead2500$6600a8c0@michael>

In this part of the world that won't happen. 10 Years and most cars that are
used year round are rotted to the point that they are unsafe.

I feel that this 10 years could be improved upon immensely without too much
cost!!

 

Michael Salter

100 (1953) #174

AHX12 (1953)

Bugeye (1961)

http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/

 

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of pennell at cox.net
Sent: May 26, 2008 9:38 PM
To: James Shope; healeys
Subject: Re: [Healeys] mark this day-

 

Thanks Jim.  Makes me feel better about my 14 year old Dakota!  Although it
is beginning to smoke upon startup . . . 

 

Keith Pennell

 

> i think a well made car well maintained should last at least

> 20 years under normal conditions.   hjim

_______________________________________________

From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net  Mon May 26 20:51:05 2008
From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 19:51:05 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] oil galley plug?
Message-ID: <000801c8bfa4$823a4de0$0400a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>

On the carb side of the engine, there is an oil galley just above the engine
mounts.  At the front of the engine, there is a hole that I assume is filled
with a bolt or plug.  I can't seem to find what the threads are for that hole.
I thought was 1/8 pipe theads but I just bought a plug at ACE hardware and it
does not fit.  Looks like it must be tapered?
Any help.

Jerry
BJ8 engine

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon May 26 21:52:32 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 21:52:32 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] NOT HEALEY- POLITICAL
Message-ID: <069d01c8bfad$17d52070$6801a8c0@shop>

<<Alan, add me to your list.>>

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From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Mon May 26 21:05:37 2008
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (James  Shope)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 20:05:37 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] shock towers
Message-ID: <000a01c8bfa6$972d64b0$5201a8c0@Jim>

if anyone has replaced a shock tower recently, could you contact me off list.
hjim

From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au  Mon May 26 21:22:44 2008
From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au)
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 13:22:44 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Non Healey Healey question - custom brake cable
 manufacturer?
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0805261708u604c12b5r848fdff9e0c3dcd4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <ff59076c0805261708u604c12b5r848fdff9e0c3dcd4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1211858564.483b7e842ee6a@webmail.hotkey.net.au>

A technique I have used by with a part manufactured to adjust the length of 
cables consisted of a broad horseshoe shaped bracket that clipped over the 
cable. In the centre between the two ends of the horseshoe was a saddle that 
fits against the cable. This saddle sits at the end of an adjustable screw that 
enables the cable to be deflected between the two ends and artificially 
shortening the cable by taking up the slack. The threaded screw is held in a 
threaded hole in the U of the horseshoe. Saves getting a new cable. I have had 
several GMH cars with this gadget
Joe

Quoting Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com>:

> Hi All -
> 
> I just took the A90 to pass its safety inspection here in HK and it
> was failed by the inspector, eventhough he really wanted to pass the
> car for me.  :(
> 
> One of the things I need to fix is there is too much slack in the
> brake cable that connects between two balance levers on the A90's
> chassis.  This cable is very simple - it has a fork on each end (very
> similar to a healey brake cable fork) and a cable of about 1 ft in
> length between.  The problem with this cable is there is no adjustor
> on it so I can't take up slack when the hand brake is off.  FYI this
> cable is NOS so the problem can't be fixed simply by replacing it with
> a new one.
> 
> Does anyone know a brake cable manufacturer that can put in an
> adjustor (I would assume something very similar to a sail boat rigging
> adjustor) on my cable, or just make a cable with forks from scratch
> about half an inch shorter?  I know that there are these crimp
> adjustors that people use on Austin 7s, but that type of adjustor will
> fail the test here.
> 
> Any ideas out there in Healey land?
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> Alan
> 
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '64 BJ8
> _______________________________________________
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From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com  Mon May 26 21:59:54 2008
From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F. Ronald Rader)
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 20:59:54 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] trans for sale on E bay
Message-ID: <5caeedb50805262059l96b4165ma1a8b4c38445cfb0@mail.gmail.com>

item number:  220239078713

"Used Healey gearbox with overdrive ,100-4 BN1 .  Been kept inside the
garage for years here in CA.  i was told its a good unit ,but i never
drove the car .Being sold as is ,pick up must be arrange by the buyer"

no interest. thought some one on the list would be interested.

ron rader
Playa del Rey CA

From dan at warner-associates.com  Tue May 27 10:34:49 2008
From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist)
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 11:34:49 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Phase II BJ8
Message-ID: <001c01c8c017$94f27e80$3500000a@warner.com>

List:

I have 2 finishing questions that my shop and I can't find the right answer
to:

1.         There is a polished stainless steel oval chanelled finishing
strip that fits around the inside of an opening in the bottom counsel where
the gear shifter comes through.  It appears this oval piece could fit upside
down with a larger exposed edge upside or thinner edge exposed upside.  It
fits a whole lot better with the narrow edge up and another BJ8 in the shop
has it fitted that way.  Which way is correct and which direction is the
break/edge-in front or behind the shifter?

2.         The aluminum alloy door trim plates were poorly fitted and I am
about to reorder from British Car Specialists their Kilmartin.  Any advice
there and how neat does that fit have to be where the two larger pieces
meet. 

Dan

From hypercubic at yahoo.co.uk  Tue May 27 13:26:06 2008
From: hypercubic at yahoo.co.uk (mike brooks)
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 12:26:06 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Re -  Non Healey Healey question - custom brake cable
Message-ID: <885862.49985.qm@web34206.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi Alan,
Speedy Cables will make up anything you want. Just give them a
pattern or sketch.
www.speedycables.co.uk
I used them a few years back to make
a custom handbrake cable for my Lotus Seven replica.
Rgds
Mike Brooks
'56 BN2
Scotland & Qatar
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
Subject:
[Healeys] Non Healey Healey question - custom brake cable
B B B  manufacturer?
To: Healey <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Message-ID:
B B B 
<ff59076c0805261708u604c12b5r848fdff9e0c3dcd4 at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type:
text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1

Hi All -

I just took the A90 to pass its
safety inspection here in HK and it
was failed by the inspector, eventhough he
really wanted to pass the
car for me.B  :(

One of the things I need to fix is
there is too much slack in the
brake cable that connects between two balance
levers on the A90's
chassis.B  This cable is very simple - it has a fork on
each end (very
similar to a healey brake cable fork) and a cable of about 1 ft
in
length between.B  The problem with this cable is there is no adjustor
on it
so I can't take up slack when the hand brake is off.B  FYI this
cable is NOS
so the problem can't be fixed simply by replacing it with
a new one.

Does
anyone know a brake cable manufacturer that can put in an
adjustor (I would
assume something very similar to a sail boat rigging
adjustor) on my cable, or
just make a cable with forks from scratch
about half an inch shorter?B  I know
that there are these crimp
adjustors that people use on Austin 7s, but that
type of adjustor will
fail the test here.

Any ideas out there in Healey land?
Thanks in advance.

Alan

From ermontresor at snet.net  Tue May 27 17:32:30 2008
From: ermontresor at snet.net (Gene Montresor)
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 16:32:30 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Door Striker Adjustment
Message-ID: <426209.4722.qm@web80602.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Gentlemen,   
   
  Am I missing something or is it trial and error when adjusting the door striker?   I have all new stuff and have adjusted the doors to work pretty well but If I slam the door it won't catch if I just gingerly close it, it holds but after time pops open.  Most of my problem began after I installed the fur flex.       Gene   64 BJ8

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue May 27 19:23:52 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 09:23:52 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Door Striker Adjustment
In-Reply-To: <426209.4722.qm@web80602.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <426209.4722.qm@web80602.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805271823m1cd28238i4c79c0422b531ae2@mail.gmail.com>

It is trial and error, move the striker out a bit.  Also you may need
a spacer behind the striker.

Another thing to check is when you run the furflex around the door
jam, when it goes around the corner the rubber can bow out a bit,
check that it isn't interfering too much.


On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 7:32 AM, Gene Montresor <ermontresor at snet.net> wrote:
> Gentlemen,
>
>  Am I missing something or is it trial and error when adjusting the door striker?   I have all new stuff and have adjusted the doors to work pretty well but If I slam the door it won't catch if I just gingerly close it, it holds but after time pops open.  Most of my problem began after I installed the fur flex.       Gene   64 BJ8
> _______________________________________________
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-- 
Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From ynotink at msn.com  Tue May 27 19:30:35 2008
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 01:30:35 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Global Warming and where did the gas go?
In-Reply-To: <000901c8be06$a68feaf0$1151e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>
Message-ID: <BAY101-F38E97FD03A614506CD8336A5BC0@phx.gbl>

You may not be an auto racing fan, but the origin of the cars we own and 
revere and that bring us together in this forum was most definitely 
automotive competition. No auto racing = no Austin Healey.

Bill Lawrence


>From: "Don Yarber" <donyarber at earthlink.net>
>To: <Healeys at autox.team.net>
>Subject: [Healeys] Global Warming and where did the gas go?
>Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 20:28:33 -0500
>
>Hi Ron and others:
>
>I guessed I asked for that.  Just because I'm not a big auto racing fan
>doesn't mean others can't be.
>
>It was intended (more or less) as a comment on how wasteful we are, as
>Americans.  In light of the previous post regarding SUV's and Hummers, I
>guess the comment was in order.  As a "snipe" at car racing, it was not in
>order, and I apologize.  More power to those who want to race, or watch car
>racing.  It's just not my cup of tea.
>
>Having said that, I agree with you regarding "Global Warming".  I read
>somewhere that the atmosphere is not being depleted of ozone.  The article
>said that every time lightning strikes it produces about 1 million pounds 
>of
>ozone.  And lightning strikes somewhere in the earth's atmosphere every
>second.  So if the ozone is being depleted, it is being restored.
>I think global warming is a myth.
>
>I recently looked at recorded temperatures for the past 50 years.  It might
>amaze people to know that since 1985 we have recorded more record low
>temperatures (here in the U.S.) than all of the years prior to 1985.
>
>Thank you for pointing out to me that we are all different human beings,
>with different ideas, likes, dislikes, and feelings.
>
>Don
>Former BN7 owner
>Author of "Bodies and Beaches" and "Corpses and Canyons"
>Find news about my books at
>www.kipyardleymysteries.com
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From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net  Tue May 27 20:10:47 2008
From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy)
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 22:10:47 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Door Striker Adjustment
References: <426209.4722.qm@web80602.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <001401c8c068$1e022d10$454cfc04@markl946cfrd7q>

Not all furflex is created equal.   Some is too big.   Macgreggor sells 
Brizzleflex and so does Moss (now).   And then there is the economy route. 
Not sure what all the others carry.

I purchased some several years ago and I had to cut down the rubber tube 
area to allow the trim to squish better.


Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gene Montresor" <ermontresor at snet.net>
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 7:32 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Door Striker Adjustment


> Gentlemen,
>
>  Am I missing something or is it trial and error when adjusting the door 
> striker?   I have all new stuff and have adjusted the doors to work pretty 
> well but If I slam the door it won't catch if I just gingerly close it, it 
> holds but after time pops open.  Most of my problem began after I 
> installed the fur flex.       Gene   64 BJ8
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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From rvmaylor at shaw.ca  Tue May 27 20:17:55 2008
From: rvmaylor at shaw.ca (Ross Maylor)
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 20:17:55 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] interesting healey for sale
Message-ID: <000601c8c069$0a679a00$0201000a@ROSS>

http://fantasyjunction.com has a BN7 tri carb for sale
with the 'optional' dual spare mount. A chin scratcher for sure
why anyone would do this to there car.

Ross Maylor

From amalin at mac.com  Tue May 27 20:24:40 2008
From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin)
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 22:24:40 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Door Striker Adjustment
In-Reply-To: <426209.4722.qm@web80602.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <426209.4722.qm@web80602.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <DAA00658-F25E-434B-BC79-C00327422838@mac.com>

Gene,

Check the condition of the door latch by comparing it to the one on  
the other door.  The end of the latch, where it engages the the  
striker, may be worn.  Previously, my driver door would pop open and  
that was the problem.  A fellow member club member built it up with a  
weld and ground it back to shape.  Now it's as good as new.


http://tricarb.com/gallery/2006tuneup/IMG_0689

http://tricarb.com/gallery/2006tuneup/IMG_0691


Al Malin
Tricarb

On May 27, 2008, at 7:32 PM, Gene Montresor wrote:

> Gentlemen,
>
>  Am I missing something or is it trial and error when adjusting the  
> door striker?   I have all new stuff and have adjusted the doors to  
> work pretty well but If I slam the door it won't catch if I just  
> gingerly close it, it holds but after time pops open.  Most of my  
> problem began after I installed the fur flex.       Gene   64 BJ8
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue May 27 20:26:17 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 10:26:17 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] interesting healey for sale
In-Reply-To: <000601c8c069$0a679a00$0201000a@ROSS>
References: <000601c8c069$0a679a00$0201000a@ROSS>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805271926x4c50f5aev68a6eee32ab0b75c@mail.gmail.com>

Them there is alotta guages.  I think I saw an altimeter and
gyroscopic horizon in there somewhere.

Shame, car was clearly well taken care of except for the obvious.


On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 10:17 AM, Ross Maylor <rvmaylor at shaw.ca> wrote:
> http://fantasyjunction.com has a BN7 tri carb for sale
> with the 'optional' dual spare mount. A chin scratcher for sure
> why anyone would do this to there car.
>
> Ross Maylor

From ynotink at msn.com  Tue May 27 20:26:58 2008
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 02:26:58 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
In-Reply-To: <483AAFF6.9070600@pacbell.net>
Message-ID: <BAY101-F385799F8938DE3B1382E01A5BC0@phx.gbl>

My Healey is older than your Healey (#554). Nanner nanner...

Bill Lawrence


>From: "Mr. Bill" <BN1 at pacbell.net>
>To: ggilliam at usol.com
>CC: healeys at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
>Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 05:41:26 -0700
>
>Gee, I only started with a 386!  I guess that makes me definitely a 61yo
>young FART, but my Healey is a '53 #663.  Does that count? :-)
>
>Bill Barnett
>
>ggilliam at usol.com wrote:
> >  In the early 70's, the beginnings of computerized industrial
> > process control, using a general purpose scientific mini-computer to
> > control power plants. Using 12K of core memory, ran two huge
> > boilers and all the auxillaries. Programming accomplished using a
> > Teletype ASR-33, stored on paper tape, about 550 feet long. It
> > took over twenty minutes to load the tape, if it didn't kink or miss-
> > read. If it did, start over! Ahh, the good old days.
> >   For US-er's, Happy Memorial Day...thanks to all who served!
> >
> >   Gordy
>_______________________________________________
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From ynotink at msn.com  Tue May 27 20:27:12 2008
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 02:27:12 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
In-Reply-To: <483AAFF6.9070600@pacbell.net>
Message-ID: <BAY101-F40E2739D9E32946361CBABA5BC0@phx.gbl>

My Healey is older than your Healey (#554). Nanner nanner...

Bill Lawrence


>From: "Mr. Bill" <BN1 at pacbell.net>
>To: ggilliam at usol.com
>CC: healeys at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
>Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 05:41:26 -0700
>
>Gee, I only started with a 386!  I guess that makes me definitely a 61yo
>young FART, but my Healey is a '53 #663.  Does that count? :-)
>
>Bill Barnett
>
>ggilliam at usol.com wrote:
> >  In the early 70's, the beginnings of computerized industrial
> > process control, using a general purpose scientific mini-computer to
> > control power plants. Using 12K of core memory, ran two huge
> > boilers and all the auxillaries. Programming accomplished using a
> > Teletype ASR-33, stored on paper tape, about 550 feet long. It
> > took over twenty minutes to load the tape, if it didn't kink or miss-
> > read. If it did, start over! Ahh, the good old days.
> >   For US-er's, Happy Memorial Day...thanks to all who served!
> >
> >   Gordy
>_______________________________________________
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From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Tue May 27 20:33:15 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 22:33:15 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Door Striker Adjustment
In-Reply-To: <DAA00658-F25E-434B-BC79-C00327422838@mac.com>
References: <426209.4722.qm@web80602.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<DAA00658-F25E-434B-BC79-C00327422838@mac.com>
Message-ID: <01fc01c8c06b$2f5655c0$6600a8c0@michael>

Hi Gene,
I would suggest that being able to press the door into the closed position
with all the seals and trim in place before installing any latches is the
best place to start.
The latch mechanism will not compensate for a poorly fitting door or a seal
which prevents the door from closing all the way. 

Michael Salter
100 (1953) #174
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye (1961)
http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/
-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Al Malin
Sent: May 27, 2008 10:25 PM
To: Healeys
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Door Striker Adjustment

Gene,

On May 27, 2008, at 7:32 PM, Gene Montresor wrote:

> Gentlemen,
>
>  Am I missing something or is it trial and error when adjusting the  
> door striker?   I have all new stuff and have adjusted the doors to  
> work pretty well but If I slam the door it won't catch if I just  
> gingerly close it, it holds but after time pops open.  Most of my  
> problem began after I installed the fur flex.       Gene   64 BJ8

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Tue May 27 20:35:30 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 22:35:30 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
In-Reply-To: <BAY101-F40E2739D9E32946361CBABA5BC0@phx.gbl>
References: <483AAFF6.9070600@pacbell.net>
	<BAY101-F40E2739D9E32946361CBABA5BC0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <01ff01c8c06b$7f8f98d0$6600a8c0@michael>

And both my Healeys are older than both your Healeys.. #12 & # 174 Nanner
nanner boo boo..

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

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of WILLIAM B LAWRENCE
Sent: May 27, 2008 10:27 PM
To: BN1 at pacbell.net; ggilliam at usol.com
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related

My Healey is older than your Healey (#554). Nanner nanner...

Bill Lawrence


>From: "Mr. Bill" <BN1 at pacbell.net>
>To: ggilliam at usol.com
>CC: healeys at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
>Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 05:41:26 -0700
>
>Gee, I only started with a 386!  I guess that makes me definitely a 61yo
>young FART, but my Healey is a '53 #663.  Does that count? :-)
>
>Bill Barnett
>
>ggilliam at usol.com wrote:
> >  In the early 70's, the beginnings of computerized industrial
> > process control, using a general purpose scientific mini-computer to
> > control power plants. Using 12K of core memory, ran two huge
> > boilers and all the auxillaries. Programming accomplished using a
> > Teletype ASR-33, stored on paper tape, about 550 feet long. It
> > took over twenty minutes to load the tape, if it didn't kink or miss-
> > read. If it did, start over! Ahh, the good old days.
> >   For US-er's, Happy Memorial Day...thanks to all who served!
> >
> >   Gordy
>_______________________________________________
>Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
>Healeys at autox.team.net
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From f9cougar at yahoo.com  Tue May 27 20:50:17 2008
From: f9cougar at yahoo.com (john close)
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 19:50:17 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Brake Lights, BN6, Failure
Message-ID: <83247.9146.qm@web34808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Well Guys, hoisted by my own petard again. Tired of tailgating pickups and suv's who don't see quickly enough that I'm braking, I finally decided to put in a brake switch activated by the pedal instead of by hydraulic pressure. Checking the wiring diagram, I saw that the stop lamp switch illuminated the taillights by connecting wires 17 and 22, with 17 going to the A4 connection on the fuse box, 22 to the #5 terminal on the relay box. I. experimented with connecting the 2 terminals, and that lit the brake lights. I ran 2 wires from those locations into the cockpit for my switch. I was all set to finish the job, but then I got greedy. I decided to also wire my 3rd brakelight, which hadn't been working, into the circuit. Couldn't get it to light, but when I connected it to another hot wire, it would work. By way, I also have the small reflectors converted to brake/;turn signal lights.
   
  Locking onto the 3rd light problem, I dithered around with other ways to connect it, none of them working. Then the taillights quit altogether. Thinking I had been trying to draw too much current, I checked all fuses, including the extra one to protect the taillight wiring. All were fine. I disconnected the 3rd tailight. No joy.
   
  All other lights fine. I'm out of ideas and would appreciate suggestions  Thanks in Advance - John Close

From ynotink at msn.com  Tue May 27 20:51:38 2008
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 02:51:38 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
In-Reply-To: <01ff01c8c06b$7f8f98d0$6600a8c0@michael>
Message-ID: <BAY101-F40649C731940D71B07FCFCA5BC0@phx.gbl>

Whooa dude! You killed my buzz.

Bill Lawrence


>From: "Michael Salter" <msalter at precisionsportscar.com>
>To: "'WILLIAM B LAWRENCE'" 
><ynotink at msn.com>,<BN1 at pacbell.net>,<ggilliam at usol.com>
>CC: <healeys at autox.team.net>
>Subject: RE: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
>Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 22:35:30 -0400
>
>And both my Healeys are older than both your Healeys.. #12 & # 174 Nanner
>nanner boo boo..
>
>Michael Salter
>100 (1953) #174
>AHX12 (1953)
>Bugeye (1961)
>http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net
>[mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net] On
>Behalf Of WILLIAM B LAWRENCE
>Sent: May 27, 2008 10:27 PM
>To: BN1 at pacbell.net; ggilliam at usol.com
>Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
>
>My Healey is older than your Healey (#554). Nanner nanner...
>
>Bill Lawrence
>
>
> >From: "Mr. Bill" <BN1 at pacbell.net>
> >To: ggilliam at usol.com
> >CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> >Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
> >Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 05:41:26 -0700
> >
> >Gee, I only started with a 386!  I guess that makes me definitely a 61yo
> >young FART, but my Healey is a '53 #663.  Does that count? :-)
> >
> >Bill Barnett
> >
> >ggilliam at usol.com wrote:
> > >  In the early 70's, the beginnings of computerized industrial
> > > process control, using a general purpose scientific mini-computer to
> > > control power plants. Using 12K of core memory, ran two huge
> > > boilers and all the auxillaries. Programming accomplished using a
> > > Teletype ASR-33, stored on paper tape, about 550 feet long. It
> > > took over twenty minutes to load the tape, if it didn't kink or miss-
> > > read. If it did, start over! Ahh, the good old days.
> > >   For US-er's, Happy Memorial Day...thanks to all who served!
> > >
> > >   Gordy
> >_______________________________________________
> >Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
> >
> >Healeys at autox.team.net
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From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Tue May 27 21:00:18 2008
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 13:00:18 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
In-Reply-To: <BAY101-F40649C731940D71B07FCFCA5BC0@phx.gbl>
References: <01ff01c8c06b$7f8f98d0$6600a8c0@michael>
	<BAY101-F40649C731940D71B07FCFCA5BC0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F61A@itfexch5.central.det.win>

G'day

Can't resist.

Does a 1947 Healey win? Plus what another one that started life as a
pre-production Austin-Healey?

Hoo Roo

Patrick

-----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 WILLIAM B LAWRENCE
Sent: Wednesday, 28 May 2008 12:52 PM
To: msalter at precisionsportscar.com; BN1 at pacbell.net; ggilliam at usol.com
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related

Whooa dude! You killed my buzz.

Bill Lawrence


>From: "Michael Salter" <msalter at precisionsportscar.com>
>To: "'WILLIAM B LAWRENCE'"
><ynotink at msn.com>,<BN1 at pacbell.net>,<ggilliam at usol.com>
>CC: <healeys at autox.team.net>
>Subject: RE: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
>Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 22:35:30 -0400
>
>And both my Healeys are older than both your Healeys.. #12 & # 174
Nanner
>nanner boo boo..
>
>Michael Salter
>100 (1953) #174
>AHX12 (1953)
>Bugeye (1961)
>http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net
>[mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net]
On
>Behalf Of WILLIAM B LAWRENCE
>Sent: May 27, 2008 10:27 PM
>To: BN1 at pacbell.net; ggilliam at usol.com
>Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
>
>My Healey is older than your Healey (#554). Nanner nanner...
>
>Bill Lawrence
>
>
> >From: "Mr. Bill" <BN1 at pacbell.net>
> >To: ggilliam at usol.com
> >CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> >Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
> >Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 05:41:26 -0700
> >
> >Gee, I only started with a 386!  I guess that makes me definitely a
61yo
> >young FART, but my Healey is a '53 #663.  Does that count? :-)
> >
> >Bill Barnett
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue May 27 21:12:59 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 11:12:59 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Brake Lights, BN6, Failure
In-Reply-To: <83247.9146.qm@web34808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <83247.9146.qm@web34808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805272012m6d4056bl63bf68c808c08119@mail.gmail.com>

John -

If you really want bright tail lights, I would highly reccommend
installing a relay in the brake light circuit.  It will make a huge
difference and will light up your third brake light with no problem.
Your TBL is probably not lighting up because it isn't getting enough
juice from the brake light circuit.

Note that since I put the relay on the brake light circuit of my early
BJ8 and early BN1, I've never had any light fluctuation with engine
RPMs or any nonsense like that - just plain old bright tail lights.  I
then switched my bulbs to 3 watt luxeon LED bulbs and that just went
psycho with the amount of light coming out of the back end of the
cars.

Alan


On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 10:50 AM, john close <f9cougar at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Well Guys, hoisted by my own petard again. Tired of tailgating pickups and suv's who don't see quickly enough that I'm braking, I finally decided to put in a brake switch activated by the pedal instead of by hydraulic pressure. Checking the wiring diagram, I saw that the stop lamp switch illuminated the taillights by connecting wires 17 and 22, with 17 going to the A4 connection on the fuse box, 22 to the #5 terminal on the relay box. I. experimented with connecting the 2 terminals, and that lit the brake lights. I ran 2 wires from those locations into the cockpit for my switch. I was all set to finish the job, but then I got greedy. I decided to also wire my 3rd brakelight, which hadn't been working, into the circuit. Couldn't get it to light, but when I connected it to another hot wire, it would work. By way, I also have the small reflectors converted to brake/;turn signal lights.
>
>  Locking onto the 3rd light problem, I dithered around with other ways to connect it, none of them working. Then the taillights quit altogether. Thinking I had been trying to draw too much current, I checked all fuses, including the extra one to protect the taillight wiring. All were fine. I disconnected the 3rd tailight. No joy.
>
>  All other lights fine. I'm out of ideas and would appreciate suggestions  Thanks in Advance - John Close

From kags at shaw.ca  Tue May 27 21:31:48 2008
From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna)
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 20:31:48 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Brake Lights, BN6, Failure
References: <83247.9146.qm@web34808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<ff59076c0805272012m6d4056bl63bf68c808c08119@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <004a01c8c073$5ca701c0$b3076c18@computer>

Geez Alan:

You just might dazzle some poor old sod into running right into the back of 
you - the old 'deer in the headlights' syndrome.  Either that, or some 
bloody airliner is going to try and make a landing right behind you or worse 
yet, right on top of you!

Sorry, couldn't resist - too much vodka tonight, but I feel really good.

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

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
To: "john close" <f9cougar at yahoo.com>
Cc: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 8:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Lights, BN6, Failure


John -

If you really want bright tail lights, I would highly reccommend
installing a relay in the brake light circuit.  It will make a huge
difference and will light up your third brake light with no problem.
Your TBL is probably not lighting up because it isn't getting enough
juice from the brake light circuit.

Note that since I put the relay on the brake light circuit of my early
BJ8 and early BN1, I've never had any light fluctuation with engine
RPMs or any nonsense like that - just plain old bright tail lights.  I
then switched my bulbs to 3 watt luxeon LED bulbs and that just went
psycho with the amount of light coming out of the back end of the
cars.

Alan

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue May 27 22:42:41 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 22:42:41 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] interesting healey for sale
References: <000601c8c069$0a679a00$0201000a@ROSS>
Message-ID: <008601c8c07d$43c491e0$6801a8c0@shop>

<<A chin scratcher for sure why anyone would do this to there car.>>

'cause boot lids are sorta cheap, Ross??

The "author" DOES have a "way with words", tho!!  LOL

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

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue May 27 22:09:05 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 12:09:05 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Brake Lights, BN6, Failure
In-Reply-To: <004a01c8c073$5ca701c0$b3076c18@computer>
References: <83247.9146.qm@web34808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<ff59076c0805272012m6d4056bl63bf68c808c08119@mail.gmail.com>
	<004a01c8c073$5ca701c0$b3076c18@computer>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805272109i458f7b8aqbfa1261ecf0371ce@mail.gmail.com>

Well, you may be drunk but I did think about that.  Overall I
determined brighter lights was safer, even with the slight chance of
someone who's had too much vodka dear in the headlights risk out
there...

On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 11:31 AM, Earl Kagna <kags at shaw.ca> wrote:
> Geez Alan:
>
> You just might dazzle some poor old sod into running right into the back of
> you - the old 'deer in the headlights' syndrome.  Either that, or some
> bloody airliner is going to try and make a landing right behind you or worse
> yet, right on top of you!
>
> Sorry, couldn't resist - too much vodka tonight, but I feel really good.
>
> Earl Kagna
> Victoria, B.C.
> BT7 tri-carb
> BJ8
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
> To: "john close" <f9cougar at yahoo.com>
> Cc: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 8:12 PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Lights, BN6, Failure
>
>
> John -
>
> If you really want bright tail lights, I would highly reccommend
> installing a relay in the brake light circuit.  It will make a huge
> difference and will light up your third brake light with no problem.
> Your TBL is probably not lighting up because it isn't getting enough
> juice from the brake light circuit.
>
> Note that since I put the relay on the brake light circuit of my early
> BJ8 and early BN1, I've never had any light fluctuation with engine
> RPMs or any nonsense like that - just plain old bright tail lights.  I
> then switched my bulbs to 3 watt luxeon LED bulbs and that just went
> psycho with the amount of light coming out of the back end of the
> cars.
>
> Alan
>
>
>



-- 
Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Tue May 27 22:59:23 2008
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard  Hartnett)
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 21:59:23 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
Message-ID: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>

Has anyone else on the list who is a member of AHCUSA received a letter from
Peter Kumar of Long island city (sic) indicating an interest in their Austin
Healey (sic)?  He is listed in the alphabetical section of the AHCUSA resource
book but not in the geographical (New York) section.  Just curious to see if
he is using the membership list as a source document for solicitation.

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

From hypercubic at yahoo.co.uk  Tue May 27 23:02:11 2008
From: hypercubic at yahoo.co.uk (mike brooks)
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 22:02:11 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Late BN2 door-to-scuttle seal
Message-ID: <625531.60896.qm@web34202.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I've just ordered the bits to fit door-to-scuttle seals on my BN2 hundred.
These are the later design with the brackets. At the moment, I just have home
made bits of rubber glued in (PO). Does anyone have photos and/or tips on
fitting these seals? I searched the archives but could not find anything.
Thanks in advance
Mike Brooks
'56 BN2
Scotland

From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com  Tue May 27 23:02:25 2008
From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F. Ronald Rader)
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 22:02:25 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
In-Reply-To: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>
References: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>
Message-ID: <5caeedb50805272202l3c57ab5bh4c2fa3e35d00241a@mail.gmail.com>

i am not sure why this is bad. i went thru the Jaguar club list years
ago and called every owner that had a 150 FHC when i wanted to buy
one.
ron r

On 5/27/08, Leonard  Hartnett <thehartnetts at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Has anyone else on the list who is a member of AHCUSA received a letter from
> Peter Kumar of Long island city (sic) indicating an interest in their Austin
> Healey (sic)?  He is listed in the alphabetical section of the AHCUSA resource
> book but not in the geographical (New York) section.  Just curious to see if
> he is using the membership list as a source document for solicitation.

From GSFuqua1 at aol.com  Tue May 27 23:02:51 2008
From: GSFuqua1 at aol.com (GSFuqua1 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 01:02:51 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
Message-ID: <bf9.3a53ec08.356e417b@aol.com>

I haven't.  At least not yet.
 
Gary Fuqua



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From RonFineEsq at earthlink.net  Tue May 27 23:13:49 2008
From: RonFineEsq at earthlink.net (Ron Fine)
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 22:13:49 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Brake Lights, BN6, Failure
References: <83247.9146.qm@web34808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<ff59076c0805272012m6d4056bl63bf68c808c08119@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <6F64E7921F5C4143BAE4BD1DAB823E92@XPS400>

John,  for those of us that might be interested in upgrading the lights in 
our Healeys as you have done, is there a web site or some place to get some 
more information about the wiring of the relay, parts, places to purchase 
them, etc?
Ron
61BN7


>
> Note that since I put the relay on the brake light circuit of my early
> BJ8 and early BN1, I've never had any light fluctuation with engine
> RPMs or any nonsense like that - just plain old bright tail lights.  I
> then switched my bulbs to 3 watt luxeon LED bulbs and that just went
> psycho with the amount of light coming out of the back end of the
> cars.

From ynotink at msn.com  Tue May 27 23:16:43 2008
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 05:16:43 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
In-Reply-To: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F61A@itfexch5.central.det.win>
Message-ID: <BAY101-F3982254F8869FC36F1FA20A5BC0@phx.gbl>

And the grand prize is....(drumroll)... to own the oldest Healey! (Until 
someone comes up with a 1946...)

Bill Lawrence


>From: "Quinn, Patrick" <Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au>
>To: "WILLIAM B LAWRENCE" <ynotink at msn.com>, 
><msalter at precisionsportscar.com>,        <BN1 at pacbell.net>, 
><ggilliam at usol.com>
>CC: <healeys at autox.team.net>
>Subject: RE: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
>Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 13:00:18 +1000
>
>G'day
>
>Can't resist.
>
>Does a 1947 Healey win? Plus what another one that started life as a
>pre-production Austin-Healey?
>
>Hoo Roo
>
>Patrick
>
>-----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 WILLIAM B LAWRENCE
>Sent: Wednesday, 28 May 2008 12:52 PM
>To: msalter at precisionsportscar.com; BN1 at pacbell.net; ggilliam at usol.com
>Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
>
>Whooa dude! You killed my buzz.
>
>Bill Lawrence
>
>
> >From: "Michael Salter" <msalter at precisionsportscar.com>
> >To: "'WILLIAM B LAWRENCE'"
> ><ynotink at msn.com>,<BN1 at pacbell.net>,<ggilliam at usol.com>
> >CC: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> >Subject: RE: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
> >Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 22:35:30 -0400
> >
> >And both my Healeys are older than both your Healeys.. #12 & # 174
>Nanner
> >nanner boo boo..
> >
> >Michael Salter
> >100 (1953) #174
> >AHX12 (1953)
> >Bugeye (1961)
> >http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net
> >[mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net]
>On
> >Behalf Of WILLIAM B LAWRENCE
> >Sent: May 27, 2008 10:27 PM
> >To: BN1 at pacbell.net; ggilliam at usol.com
> >Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
> >Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
> >
> >My Healey is older than your Healey (#554). Nanner nanner...
> >
> >Bill Lawrence
> >
> >
> > >From: "Mr. Bill" <BN1 at pacbell.net>
> > >To: ggilliam at usol.com
> > >CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> > >Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
> > >Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 05:41:26 -0700
> > >
> > >Gee, I only started with a 386!  I guess that makes me definitely a
>61yo
> > >young FART, but my Healey is a '53 #663.  Does that count? :-)
> > >
> > >Bill Barnett
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From jodyfkerr at gmail.com  Tue May 27 23:17:22 2008
From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr)
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 22:17:22 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
In-Reply-To: <bf9.3a53ec08.356e417b@aol.com>
References: <bf9.3a53ec08.356e417b@aol.com>
Message-ID: <471534970805272217s70490a9apd5bdf82c46f8fb06@mail.gmail.com>

I recieved a letter from him.

On 5/27/08, GSFuqua1 at aol.com <GSFuqua1 at aol.com> wrote:
> I haven't.  At least not yet.
>
> Gary Fuqua
>
>
>
> **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with
> Tyler Florence" on AOL Food.
> (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4&?NCID=aolfod00030000000002)
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-- 
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1953 Studebaker Champion
1959 Studebaker Lark VII Hot Rod
1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854)

"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn
from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent
disinclination to do so."
--Douglas Adams

From healeybruce at roadrunner.com  Tue May 27 23:23:34 2008
From: healeybruce at roadrunner.com (Healey Bruce)
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 22:23:34 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
References: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>
Message-ID: <010c01c8c082$f9ca3800$9101a8c0@home>

I received an inquiry letter from him today.

Bruce Steele
1960 BN7
Brea, CA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Leonard Hartnett" <thehartnetts at earthlink.net>
To: "Healey Mail List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 9:59 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry


> Has anyone else on the list who is a member of AHCUSA received a letter 
> from
> Peter Kumar of Long island city (sic) indicating an interest in their 
> Austin
> Healey (sic)?  He is listed in the alphabetical section of the AHCUSA 
> resource
> book but not in the geographical (New York) section.  Just curious to see 
> if
> he is using the membership list as a source document for solicitation.
>
> (The Other) Len
> Vacaville,  California,  USA
> 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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>
> You are subscribed as healeybruce at roadrunner.com
>
> http://www.team.net/archive 

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Tue May 27 23:28:10 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 22:28:10 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
In-Reply-To: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>
References: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>
Message-ID: <4830aade8a10220aabb8a.20080527222810.eeratvarre@webmail.dslextreme.com>

I did.  Threw it out.
Mike MacLean
56 BN2
60 AN5


Leonard  Hartnett
> Has anyone else on the list who is a member of AHCUSA received a letter
> from
> Peter Kumar of Long island city (sic) indicating an interest in their
> Austin
> Healey (sic)?  He is listed in the alphabetical section of the AHCUSA
> resource
> book but not in the geographical (New York) section.  Just curious to see
> if
> he is using the membership list as a source document for solicitation.
>
> (The Other) Len
> Vacaville,  California,  USA
> 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031
> _______________________________________________
> Support 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 May 27 23:31:42 2008
From: bbb11489 at azboss.net (Russ Staub)
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 22:31:42 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
In-Reply-To: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>
References: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>
Message-ID: <483CEE3E.6030704@azboss.net>

I also have received an unsolicited letter in the mail today from a 
Peter Kumar from Long Island expressing interest in my Healey.

Russ Staub
Mesa, AZ
'67 BJ8
'56 BN2
'61 AN5

Leonard Hartnett wrote:

>Has anyone else on the list who is a member of AHCUSA received a letter from
>Peter Kumar of Long island city (sic) indicating an interest in their Austin
>Healey (sic)?  He is listed in the alphabetical section of the AHCUSA resource
>book but not in the geographical (New York) section.  Just curious to see if
>he is using the membership list as a source document for solicitation.
>
>(The Other) Len
>Vacaville,  California,  USA
>1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031
>_______________________________________________
>Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
>Healeys at autox.team.net
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>
>You are subscribed as bbb11489 at azboss.net
>
>http://www.team.net/archive

From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Tue May 27 23:33:06 2008
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard  Hartnett)
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 22:33:06 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
In-Reply-To: <5caeedb50805272202l3c57ab5bh4c2fa3e35d00241a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>
	<5caeedb50805272202l3c57ab5bh4c2fa3e35d00241a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <099F306537314DBFB8090179762A8440@LeonardPC>

Ron:  I ask because there was a problem several years ago with someone using 
club rosters to sell something.  The result was that the AHCA now includes 
on the inside cover of their membership roster the following statement: 
"Names, addresses and e-mails in this book are the sole property of the AHCA 
and cannot be used for any solicitation, mailing, etc. without the express 
written permission of the AHCA.  Contact the vice president of membership 
for additonal information".

I would have no problem with an individual contacting this list with a 
general request for a car.  I do not want to see the rosters used as a 
source of addresses for mass solicitations.

In this particular case, why mine out of all the Healeys?  Why someone from 
New York?  I already have four responses indicating that they received a 
letter also.  This indicates to me that there will be several more.  Two of 
our cars are BJ8s.  Two are not.  I don't know about the third.  This could 
be a legitimate search for a Healey or not.  We will see.

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


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "F. Ronald Rader" <f.ronald.rader at gmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 10:02 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry


>i am not sure why this is bad. i went thru the Jaguar club list years
> ago and called every owner that had a 150 FHC when i wanted to buy
> one.
> ron r

From MEDITIONM at msn.com  Wed May 28 00:06:15 2008
From: MEDITIONM at msn.com (KENNETH MASON)
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 23:06:15 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Peter Kumar Letter
Message-ID: <BAY107-DAV4AAAAD42C99B9FFF47A8CB1BC0@phx.gbl>

I received on of the Peter Kumar letters today

Ken mason
BJ7 in work

From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Tue May 27 23:39:05 2008
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 22:39:05 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
In-Reply-To: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>
References: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>
Message-ID: <751d05480805272239h58f5abbew46243acfa1937681@mail.gmail.com>

My two cents

I got mine today, and replied back as to which of my Healeys he was
interested in, the 100S, the Silverstone or the Westland?   I also mentioned
I have had them for years stored in my barn, they're not listed in the book
and did he have any idea what they might be worth?

This is in my opinion, NOT someone searching for a specific car for himself
but rather an opportunist looking to buy and resell a Healey or Healeys.
Not the intent of our resource book.

Flame away.

Curt

On Tue, May 27, 2008 at 9:59 PM, Leonard Hartnett <
thehartnetts at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Has anyone else on the list who is a member of AHCUSA received a letter
> from
> Peter Kumar of Long island city (sic) indicating an interest in their
> Austin
> Healey (sic)?  He is listed in the alphabetical section of the AHCUSA
> resource
> book but not in the geographical (New York) section.  Just curious to see
> if
> he is using the membership list as a source document for solicitation.
>
> (The Other) Len
> Vacaville,  California,  USA
> 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031
> _______________________________________________
> Support 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 ATIGHTPROD at aol.com  Wed May 28 00:22:23 2008
From: ATIGHTPROD at aol.com (ATIGHTPROD at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 02:22:23 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Peter Kumar Letter
Message-ID: <d38.2b9f5342.356e541f@aol.com>

I also received one, haven't responded yet and don't know if I will, but I  
must admit, it's got my curiosity up.
Steven Kingsbury
BN1 #598 ... not as old as some, as has been pointed out lately, but older  
than a few.



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From stevemickelson at sbcglobal.net  Wed May 28 00:31:38 2008
From: stevemickelson at sbcglobal.net (Steven Mickelson)
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 23:31:38 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
Message-ID: <605116.50495.qm@web82504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Just received one today...Envelope is entirely hand written, (mail merge
?) letter is "signed" (initialed) in ink, envelope is hand stamped with two
stamps and cancelled in Queens, NY, 22 May p.m. 
 
He is spending considerable
time, money and effort, doesn't seem to be model-specific and lists his email
as risingproperties at aol.com

Didn't bother me much.  I kinda respect his
effort and hope his optimistic email address applies to all of us.
 
Steve and
Brutus (the Garage King).
 
----- Original Message ----
From: Leonard
Hartnett...
 
...
Has anyone else on the list who is a member of AHCUSA
received a letter from
Peter Kumar of Long island city (sic) indicating an
interest in their Austin
Healey (sic)?  He is listed in the alphabetical
section of the AHCUSA resource
book but not in the geographical (New York)
section.  Just curious to see if
he is using the membership list as a source
document for solicitation.

(The Other) Len
...

From healeyguy at aol.com  Wed May 28 00:42:59 2008
From: healeyguy at aol.com (Healeyguy)
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 20:42:59 -1000
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry -  the answer
In-Reply-To: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>
References: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>
Message-ID: <4ad3cb9f.b4ee.495a.aa59.53cdd36bd0b0@aol.com>

>From Hemmings....
WANTED: Austin-Healey 100-4, 100-6 and 3000, Mk I, II and III, any year, any condition, top dollar paid, we pick up from anywhere in the US, please call. Peter Kumar, 800-452-9910, NY; email: gullwingny at aol.com 
Notice the email address.  I think they can afford the postage on all the letters sent to the club members. Something smells in NY!
Aloha
Perry



In a message dated 05/27/08 19:00:26 Hawaiian Standard Time, thehartnetts at earthlink.net writes:
Has anyone else on the list who is a member of AHCUSA received a letter from 
Peter Kumar of Long island city (sic) indicating an interest in their Austin 
Healey (sic)?  He is listed in the alphabetical section of the AHCUSA resource 
book but not in the geographical (New York) section.  Just curious to see if 
he is using the membership list as a source document for solicitation. 

(The Other) Len 
Vacaville,  California,  USA 
1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 
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From glemon at neb.rr.com  Wed May 28 00:59:33 2008
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 01:59:33 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry -  the answer
References: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>
	<4ad3cb9f.b4ee.495a.aa59.53cdd36bd0b0@aol.com>
Message-ID: <00e901c8c090$6330df30$6601a8c0@toshibauser>

IN which case it is these guys: http://www.gullwingmotorcars.com/

Greg Lemon
(didn't get a letter ): )
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Healeyguy" <healeyguy at aol.com>
To: "Healey Mail List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 1:42 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry - the answer


> >From Hemmings....
> WANTED: Austin-Healey 100-4, 100-6 and 3000, Mk I, II and III, any year, 
> any condition, top dollar paid, we pick up from anywhere in the US, please 
> call. Peter Kumar, 800-452-9910, NY; email: gullwingny at aol.com
> Notice the email address.  I think they can afford the postage on all the 
> letters sent to the club members. Something smells in NY!
> Aloha
> Perry
>
>
>
> In a message dated 05/27/08 19:00:26 Hawaiian Standard Time, 
> thehartnetts at earthlink.net writes:
> Has anyone else on the list who is a member of AHCUSA received a letter 
> from
> Peter Kumar of Long island city (sic) indicating an interest in their 
> Austin
> Healey (sic)?  He is listed in the alphabetical section of the AHCUSA 
> resource
> book but not in the geographical (New York) section.  Just curious to see 
> if
> he is using the membership list as a source document for solicitation.
>
> (The Other) Len
> Vacaville,  California,  USA
> 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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>
> You are subscribed as healeyguy at aol.com
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
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From Editorgary at aol.com  Wed May 28 03:27:04 2008
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 05:27:04 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Peter Kumar of Long Island
Message-ID: <be5.30d258f9.356e7f68@aol.com>

In a message dated 5/27/08 10:34:33 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net
writes:


>
> Has anyone else on the list who is a member of AHCUSA received a letter
from
> Peter Kumar of Long island city (sic) indicating an interest in their
Austin
> Healey (sic)?  He is listed in the alphabetical section of the AHCUSA
> resource
> book but not in the geographical (New York) section.  Just curious to see
if
> he is using the membership list as a source document for solicitatio
>
I got one as well; just trashed it. Clearly a person with bad ideas, lots of
time on his hands, and no technological savvy. Time consuming scam...
Cheers
Gary



**************
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From mgtd51 at comcast.net  Wed May 28 05:41:13 2008
From: mgtd51 at comcast.net (MGTD51)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 07:41:13 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Peter Kumar of Long Island
In-Reply-To: <be5.30d258f9.356e7f68@aol.com>
References: <be5.30d258f9.356e7f68@aol.com>
Message-ID: <483D44D9.2090907@comcast.net>

I received one as well.

Larry Swift

ditorgary at aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 5/27/08 10:34:33 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net
> writes:
>
>
>   
>> Has anyone else on the list who is a member of AHCUSA received a letter
>>     
> from
>   
>> Peter Kumar of Long island city (sic) indicating an interest in their
>>     
> Austin
>   
>> Healey (sic)?  He is listed in the alphabetical section of the AHCUSA
>> resource
>> book but not in the geographical (New York) section.  Just curious to see
>>     
> if
>   
>> he is using the membership list as a source document for solicitatio
>>
>>     
> I got one as well; just trashed it. Clearly a person with bad ideas, lots of
> time on his hands, and no technological savvy. Time consuming scam...
> Cheers
> Gary
>
>
>
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Wed May 28 05:42:04 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 07:42:04 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
Message-ID: <cf3.33320e8d.356e9f0c@aol.com>

Len--
 
I received such a letter and have heard from several other  folks in the 
Capital Area AHC that they did as well, so he must be using  both the AHCUSA and 
AHCA membership directories.
 
Best--Michael Oritt  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 
In a message dated 5/28/2008 1:00:34 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
thehartnetts at earthlink.net writes:

Has  anyone else on the list who is a member of AHCUSA received a letter  from
Peter Kumar of Long island city (sic) indicating an interest in their  Austin
Healey (sic)?  He is listed in the alphabetical section of the  AHCUSA 
resource
book but not in the geographical (New York) section.   Just curious to see if
he is using the membership list as a source document  for solicitation.





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From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Wed May 28 05:44:26 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 07:44:26 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
In-Reply-To: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F61A@itfexch5.central.det.win>
References: <01ff01c8c06b$7f8f98d0$6600a8c0@michael>
	<BAY101-F40649C731940D71B07FCFCA5BC0@phx.gbl>
	<3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F61A@itfexch5.central.det.win>
Message-ID: <007301c8c0b8$2f00b4b0$6600a8c0@michael>

I think we need a committee...LOL

Michael Salter
100 (1953) #174
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye (1961)
http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/
-----Original Message-----
From: Quinn, Patrick [mailto:Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au] 
Sent: May 27, 2008 11:00 PM
To: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE; msalter at precisionsportscar.com; BN1 at pacbell.net;
ggilliam at usol.com
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related

G'day

Can't resist.

Does a 1947 Healey win? Plus what another one that started life as a
pre-production Austin-Healey?

Hoo Roo

Patrick

-----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 WILLIAM B LAWRENCE
Sent: Wednesday, 28 May 2008 12:52 PM
To: msalter at precisionsportscar.com; BN1 at pacbell.net; ggilliam at usol.com
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related

Whooa dude! You killed my buzz.

Bill Lawrence


>From: "Michael Salter" <msalter at precisionsportscar.com>
>To: "'WILLIAM B LAWRENCE'" 
><ynotink at msn.com>,<BN1 at pacbell.net>,<ggilliam at usol.com>
>CC: <healeys at autox.team.net>
>Subject: RE: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
>Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 22:35:30 -0400
>
>And both my Healeys are older than both your Healeys.. #12 & # 174
Nanner
>nanner boo boo..
>
>Michael Salter
>100 (1953) #174
>AHX12 (1953)
>Bugeye (1961)
>http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net
>[mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net]
On
>Behalf Of WILLIAM B LAWRENCE
>Sent: May 27, 2008 10:27 PM
>To: BN1 at pacbell.net; ggilliam at usol.com
>Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
>
>My Healey is older than your Healey (#554). Nanner nanner...
>
>Bill Lawrence
>
>
> >From: "Mr. Bill" <BN1 at pacbell.net>
> >To: ggilliam at usol.com
> >CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> >Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Stuff not Healey related
> >Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 05:41:26 -0700
> >
> >Gee, I only started with a 386!  I guess that makes me definitely a
61yo
> >young FART, but my Healey is a '53 #663.  Does that count? :-)
> >
> >Bill Barnett
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From edwjkeuer at comcast.net  Wed May 28 05:48:31 2008
From: edwjkeuer at comcast.net (Edward Keuer)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 06:48:31 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
Message-ID: <07CB177D-697D-4908-A794-5D86618A7B2B@comcast.net>

Yes, Len I have also received a letter, arriving yesterday. I've  
emailed him, making an inquiry of my own...like how did you (Peter)  
get my name, address, and what is your angle? I am not really  
expecting an answer, BTW.

Edw. J. Keuer
Wheaton, IL
1966 BJ8

Has anyone else on the list who is a member of AHCUSA received a  
letter from
Peter Kumar of Long island city (sic) indicating an interest in their  
Austin
Healey (sic)?  He is listed in the alphabetical section of the AHCUSA  
resource
book but not in the geographical (New York) section.  Just curious to  
see if
he is using the membership list as a source document for solicitation.

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

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Wed May 28 05:53:25 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 07:53:25 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
Message-ID: <d38.2ba5efdb.356ea1b5@aol.com>

It's a peculiar way to conduct such a search if one simply wants to  buy a 
Healey as people are generally interested in a  particular model:  I have two 
cars listed yet the  form letter simply says he is interested in buying "my  
car".   
 
He's using first-class mail for these solicitations so at $.42 postage plus  
supplies and the time of writing and posting Peter will have expended  several 
thousand dollars in reaching all of us!
 
Best--Michael Oritt
-------------------------------------------------  
 
In a message dated 5/28/2008 1:34:53 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
thehartnetts at earthlink.net writes:

This  could be a legitimate search for a Healey or  not




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From ahy3000 at comcast.net  Wed May 28 06:11:36 2008
From: ahy3000 at comcast.net (ahy3000 at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 12:11:36 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Peter Kumar strikes again
Message-ID: <052820081211.22239.483D4BF800017169000056DF2200761438CFCFCFCC97080E@comcast.net>

I also received Mr Kumar's letter (Massachusetts) and wondered why.  His company appears to be very discriminating as one can gather from their website, gullwingmotorcars.com

>We specialize in European cars such as ,Mercedes Benz, Rolls Royce, Austin Healey, Jaguar,Porsche, Ferrari, Mg, >Triumph, Maserati, Alfa Romeo and various other American cars such as Corvette, Impala, Chevelle, Camaro, >Ford,Mustang, Thunderbird, Cuda and various others.

I always find it amusing (to say the least) when someone claims to "specialize" in 18 different cars "and others".  I used to own an MG but never saw an Mg.

Guess I'll toss the letter in the recycling bin.

BW

--
Burt Weiner
'63 BJ7
HBJ7L/23582
ahy3000 at comcast.net

From bighealey at charter.net  Wed May 28 06:11:45 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 05:11:45 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
In-Reply-To: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>
Message-ID: <000001c8c0bb$fffd0b10$1002a8c0@TRACY>

Len,

I got mine yesterday and promptly called Peter.  He responded with "too
expensive for my pocketbook" when I offered my 1960BT7 driver for $42K.

I tossed the letter when he turned down my price.  Hard to tell what address
list he is working from.

Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Leonard Hartnett
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 9:59 PM
To: Healey Mail List
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry

Has anyone else on the list who is a member of AHCUSA received a letter from
Peter Kumar of Long island city (sic) indicating an interest in their Austin
Healey (sic)?  He is listed in the alphabetical section of the AHCUSA
resource
book but not in the geographical (New York) section.  Just curious to see if
he is using the membership list as a source document for solicitation.

(The Other) Len
Vacaville,  California,  USA
1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

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From HealeyHundred at comcast.net  Wed May 28 06:20:45 2008
From: HealeyHundred at comcast.net (Richard Gordon)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 06:20:45 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Unsolicited offer to purchase
Message-ID: <CFC00241-2D4C-421C-9A98-8BBA1E5F81AA@comcast.net>

Hi Gang,

I just got a snail mail letter from a Mr. Peter Kumar wanting to  
purchase my Austin Healey.

A little research shows that he is a dealer in New York and mass mails  
car clubs mailing lists.

Just thought you would like to know.

Happy Healeying,

Richard

Richard Gordon
Rocky Mountain Austin-Healey Club

From 57healey at gmail.com  Wed May 28 06:22:25 2008
From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 07:22:25 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
In-Reply-To: <000001c8c0bb$fffd0b10$1002a8c0@TRACY>
References: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>
	<000001c8c0bb$fffd0b10$1002a8c0@TRACY>
Message-ID: <743b1e2f0805280522j711c0c3oefbf55e49c6dbb1a@mail.gmail.com>

Just to stir the pot, he seems to be Mercedes shopping as well

http://forums.190slgroup.com/showthread.php?p=50682

Have fun,

Patton

On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 7:11 AM, Tracy Drummond <bighealey at charter.net> wrote:
> Len,
>
> I got mine yesterday and promptly called Peter.  He responded with "too
> expensive for my pocketbook" when I offered my 1960BT7 driver for $42K.
>
> I tossed the letter when he turned down my price.  Hard to tell what address
> list he is working from.
>
> Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
> President AHCUSA              www.healey.org>



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

From cbaustin at verizon.net  Wed May 28 06:24:37 2008
From: cbaustin at verizon.net (Charley Braum)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 08:24:37 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Peter Kumar strikes again
References: <052820081211.22239.483D4BF800017169000056DF2200761438CFCFCFCC97080E@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <009701c8c0bd$cc14db50$6401a8c0@universal1>

    Don't feel special - he is all over all the auto 'lists'.

    There is a thread on the '190' list that exactly parallels this one.

    He also places ads on all the clubs' 'for sale' message boards (forums?).

    Time for the exec committee to take some action? Especially if he is not
an approved 'advertiser' or 'supporter', say in the monthly or for the club in
general.

                                                                        CB

    ps: I didn't get one!   :^(

From HealeyHundred at comcast.net  Wed May 28 06:25:41 2008
From: HealeyHundred at comcast.net (Richard Gordon)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 06:25:41 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey, Magic Jack phone service
Message-ID: <F4A90A51-0E59-44A2-B36D-D585C45C9A31@comcast.net>

	Hi Gang,

Not Healey, delete if not interested.

In a recent post I queried if any of you knew about Magicjack.com. It  
is an over the internet system for local and long distance phone  
service with unlimited calls in the USA for $19.95 per year. No one  
responded. Does no one know about this service? Good? Bad? Anything?

TIA for any information.

Richard

From Warthodson at aol.com  Wed May 28 06:49:57 2008
From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 08:49:57 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
Message-ID: <d23.26915bf6.356eaef5@aol.com>

Yes, I received the letter today. 
Gary Hodson - Kansas City 
 
 
In a message dated 5/28/2008 12:00:39 A.M. Central Daylight Time,  
thehartnetts at earthlink.net writes:

Has  anyone else on the list who is a member of AHCUSA received a letter  from
Peter Kumar of Long island city (sic) indicating an interest in their  Austin
Healey (sic)?  He is listed in the alphabetical section of the  AHCUSA 
resource
book but not in the geographical (New York) section.   Just curious to see if
he is using the membership list as a source document  for solicitation.

(The Other) Len
Vacaville,  California,   USA
1967 3000 MKIII,  HBJ8L39031
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

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From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Wed May 28 06:50:57 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 08:50:57 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey, Magic Jack phone service
In-Reply-To: <F4A90A51-0E59-44A2-B36D-D585C45C9A31@comcast.net>
References: <F4A90A51-0E59-44A2-B36D-D585C45C9A31@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <007801c8c0c1$79286250$6b7926f0$@net>

Appears to use VioP technology. Major TV networks and PC magazines have
picked up on it so don't know what you have to lose for a trial.

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
Richard Gordon
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 8:26 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey, Magic Jack phone service

	Hi Gang,

Not Healey, delete if not interested.

In a recent post I queried if any of you knew about Magicjack.com. It  
is an over the internet system for local and long distance phone  
service with unlimited calls in the USA for $19.95 per year. No one  
responded. Does no one know about this service? Good? Bad? Anything?

TIA for any information.

Richard

From todd.s.taylor at lmco.com  Wed May 28 06:58:47 2008
From: todd.s.taylor at lmco.com (Taylor, Todd S)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 08:58:47 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey, Magic Jack phone service
In-Reply-To: <007801c8c0c1$79286250$6b7926f0$@net>
References: <F4A90A51-0E59-44A2-B36D-D585C45C9A31@comcast.net>
	<007801c8c0c1$79286250$6b7926f0$@net>
Message-ID: <F56FBA314E8E5A41895F0DA8F6716A6D143DC65E@emss04m11.us.lmco.com>

You can call anybody but how do people call you without a number??
But maybe that's they way you want it!!
After 30 days you have to pay for it.

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+todd.s.taylor=lmco.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+todd.s.taylor=lmco.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of John Sims
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 8:51 AM
To: 'Richard Gordon'; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey, Magic Jack phone service

Appears to use VioP technology. Major TV networks and PC magazines have
picked up on it so don't know what you have to lose for a trial.

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
Richard Gordon
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 8:26 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey, Magic Jack phone service

	Hi Gang,

Not Healey, delete if not interested.

In a recent post I queried if any of you knew about Magicjack.com. It  
is an over the internet system for local and long distance phone  
service with unlimited calls in the USA for $19.95 per year. No one  
responded. Does no one know about this service? Good? Bad? Anything?

TIA for any information.

Richard
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

You are subscribed as todd.s.taylor at lmco.com

http://www.team.net/archive

From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Wed May 28 07:06:23 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 09:06:23 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey, Magic Jack phone service
In-Reply-To: <F56FBA314E8E5A41895F0DA8F6716A6D143DC65E@emss04m11.us.lmco.com>
References: <F4A90A51-0E59-44A2-B36D-D585C45C9A31@comcast.net>
	<007801c8c0c1$79286250$6b7926f0$@net>
	<F56FBA314E8E5A41895F0DA8F6716A6D143DC65E@emss04m11.us.lmco.com>
Message-ID: <007901c8c0c3$a168ba10$e43a2e30$@net>

There web sites states that you will get a number and in a few months you
will be able to transfer your existing number to their service. The call
waiting and other features presupposes incoming calls. I do not see this as
very different from the phone service I now use through my cable company.
One thing that I think you would probably need is a broadband connection but
if you have that already it is probably through your cable company so why
not just use their fone service?

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
Taylor, Todd S
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 8:59 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey, Magic Jack phone service

You can call anybody but how do people call you without a number??
But maybe that's they way you want it!!
After 30 days you have to pay for it.

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+todd.s.taylor=lmco.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+todd.s.taylor=lmco.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of John Sims
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 8:51 AM
To: 'Richard Gordon'; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey, Magic Jack phone service

Appears to use VioP technology. Major TV networks and PC magazines have
picked up on it so don't know what you have to lose for a trial.

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
Richard Gordon
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 8:26 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey, Magic Jack phone service

	Hi Gang,

Not Healey, delete if not interested.

In a recent post I queried if any of you knew about Magicjack.com. It  
is an over the internet system for local and long distance phone  
service with unlimited calls in the USA for $19.95 per year. No one  
responded. Does no one know about this service? Good? Bad? Anything?

TIA for any information.

Richard
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

You are subscribed as todd.s.taylor at lmco.com

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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Wed May 28 07:08:30 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 9:08:30 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
Message-ID: <11593494.641771211980111095.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web22-z02>

This must be the approach that one has to take nowadays if the desire is to buy and sell as many Healeys as possible.  Seems like a pretty expensive and labor intensive way to go about it, but it must be worth it.  I have not yet received my letter from Mr. Kumar, but it'll probably be along any time now.

To drift slightly away from the subject:  before everyone became so sensitive to personal information in public records being distributed for commercial reasons, it was possible to obtain (for a price) a complete list by VIN of all the (Healey, Ford, Toyota, etc.) cars registered with a state Department of Motor Vehicles, including names/addresses of owners.  I have a friend who has been self-employed for 30 years buying and selling classic cars.  He obtained such lists from quite a few states back when it was possible to do so.  He used the lists to call the owners to see if they were interested in selling their cars and was able to put some beans on the table that way.

I for one was certainly glad that he had those lists, which he allowed me to copy,  because most states have now purged and destroyed those records.  They provide a wealth of otherwise unobtainable history on who owned a particular VIN from the '60s through the '90s.  Since most Healey owners are curious about that, it's a valuable resource.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA



---- Awgertoo at aol.com wrote: 
> It's a peculiar way to conduct such a search if one simply wants to  buy a 
> Healey as people are generally interested in a  particular model:  I have two 
> cars listed yet the  form letter simply says he is interested in buying "my  
> car".   
>  
> He's using first-class mail for these solicitations so at $.42 postage plus  
> supplies and the time of writing and posting Peter will have expended  several 
> thousand dollars in reaching all of us!
>  
> Best--Michael Oritt

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Wed May 28 07:09:50 2008
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 07:09:50 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] coolants
Message-ID: <20080528130936.141651878BF@autox.team.net>

 So the latest Healey Marque has a piece about coolants and silica versus
OAT chemistries. All well and good. Well sort of. Nearly all the automotive
shop digests I get have strong opinions against the OAT variety. Esp.
Dexcool. The general gist of their argument is that it destroys the seals in
the newer engines, which should not concern us as a group.
 I've always used the "old green stuff" with out any concerns and have
always recommended it to my customers.
 I'd like to know who amongst us is using Dexcool and your results
Thanks!
Dave

frogeye at porterscustom.com
 
Porter Customs
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2
Porter Custom Bicycles
www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff

From todd.s.taylor at lmco.com  Wed May 28 07:10:24 2008
From: todd.s.taylor at lmco.com (Taylor, Todd S)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 09:10:24 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] interesting healey for sale
In-Reply-To: <000601c8c069$0a679a00$0201000a@ROSS>
References: <000601c8c069$0a679a00$0201000a@ROSS>
Message-ID: <F56FBA314E8E5A41895F0DA8F6716A6D143DC6B0@emss04m11.us.lmco.com>

The rocker panels don't look right to me, but the car doesn't look like
its been restored or touched??  Don't like the airplane pilot look but I
assume whoever owned the car used it for rallying maybe??


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+todd.s.taylor=lmco.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+todd.s.taylor=lmco.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Ross Maylor
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 10:18 PM
To: Healey Forum
Subject: [Healeys] interesting healey for sale

http://fantasyjunction.com has a BN7 tri carb for sale
with the 'optional' dual spare mount. A chin scratcher for sure
why anyone would do this to there car.

Ross Maylor
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From todd.s.taylor at lmco.com  Wed May 28 07:15:06 2008
From: todd.s.taylor at lmco.com (Taylor, Todd S)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 09:15:06 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey, Magic Jack phone service
In-Reply-To: <007901c8c0c3$a168ba10$e43a2e30$@net>
References: <F4A90A51-0E59-44A2-B36D-D585C45C9A31@comcast.net>
	<007801c8c0c1$79286250$6b7926f0$@net>
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	<007901c8c0c3$a168ba10$e43a2e30$@net>
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Ok, I guess I didn't read far enough, but I get cable, internet service
and phone service from time Warner called "all-in-one" for $116 a
month..
If you buy the cable service and internet separately you have to pay at
least the same price so the way I look at it my phone service is free..

Sorry to bomb the list with non-healey stuff, I'm done...
I'll go back to healey's more interesting anyway..

-----Original Message-----
From: John Sims [mailto:ahbn6 at optonline.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 9:06 AM
To: Taylor, Todd S; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Not Healey, Magic Jack phone service

There web sites states that you will get a number and in a few months
you
will be able to transfer your existing number to their service. The call
waiting and other features presupposes incoming calls. I do not see this
as
very different from the phone service I now use through my cable
company.
One thing that I think you would probably need is a broadband connection
but
if you have that already it is probably through your cable company so
why
not just use their fone service?

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
Taylor, Todd S
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 8:59 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey, Magic Jack phone service

You can call anybody but how do people call you without a number??
But maybe that's they way you want it!!
After 30 days you have to pay for it.

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+todd.s.taylor=lmco.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+todd.s.taylor=lmco.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of John Sims
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 8:51 AM
To: 'Richard Gordon'; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey, Magic Jack phone service

Appears to use VioP technology. Major TV networks and PC magazines have
picked up on it so don't know what you have to lose for a trial.

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
Richard Gordon
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 8:26 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey, Magic Jack phone service

	Hi Gang,

Not Healey, delete if not interested.

In a recent post I queried if any of you knew about Magicjack.com. It  
is an over the internet system for local and long distance phone  
service with unlimited calls in the USA for $19.95 per year. No one  
responded. Does no one know about this service? Good? Bad? Anything?

TIA for any information.

Richard
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From kentmclean at comcast.net  Wed May 28 07:46:05 2008
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 09:46:05 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] interesting healey for sale
In-Reply-To: <mailman.13848.1211943079.1200.healeys@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.13848.1211943079.1200.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <483D621D.3050902@comcast.net>

Ross Maylor wrote:
 > http://fantasyjunction.com has a BN7 tri carb for sale
 > with the 'optional' dual spare mount. A chin scratcher for sure
 > why anyone would do this to there car.

And in the background is a car on my very short list of "when I hit
the lottery" cars: an early '70s Ferrari Dino 246 GTS.

<http://www.webentory.com/inventory/f44/f44947a63927b9cc000b78499e179891/l-11.jpg>

You're right about the spare mount. Even the rally cars hid them in the
trunk (adding a little bump to the trunk to clear them).

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2

From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Wed May 28 08:18:46 2008
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 07:18:46 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
In-Reply-To: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>
References: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>
Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904B0D@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>

Yes.
Ken Freese
65 BJ8

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+ken.freese=aerojet.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+ken.freese=aerojet.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Leonard Hartnett
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 9:59 PM
To: Healey Mail List
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry

Has anyone else on the list who is a member of AHCUSA received a letter
from Peter Kumar of Long island city (sic) indicating an interest in
their Austin Healey (sic)?  He is listed in the alphabetical section of
the AHCUSA resource book but not in the geographical (New York) section.
Just curious to see if he is using the membership list as a source
document for solicitation.

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

From m.j.carpenter at cox.net  Wed May 28 08:20:57 2008
From: m.j.carpenter at cox.net (Mike Carpenter)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 07:20:57 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Peter Kumar of Long Island
In-Reply-To: <be5.30d258f9.356e7f68@aol.com>
References: <be5.30d258f9.356e7f68@aol.com>
Message-ID: <EF7918A5F90242C0B8E29FD71678F04F@MikeHomePC>

I received a letter from Peter yesterday 5-27-08
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Editorgary at aol.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 2:27 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Peter Kumar of Long Island


> In a message dated 5/27/08 10:34:33 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net
> writes:
>
>
>>
>> Has anyone else on the list who is a member of AHCUSA received a letter
> from
>> Peter Kumar of Long island city (sic) indicating an interest in their
> Austin
>> Healey (sic)?  He is listed in the alphabetical section of the AHCUSA
>> resource
>> book but not in the geographical (New York) section.  Just curious to see
> if
>> he is using the membership list as a source document for solicitatio
>>
> I got one as well; just trashed it. Clearly a person with bad ideas, lots 
> of
> time on his hands, and no technological savvy. Time consuming scam...
> Cheers
> Gary
>
>
>
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From theswed at hotmail.com  Wed May 28 08:39:25 2008
From: theswed at hotmail.com (Kenny J)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 07:39:25 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Peter Kumar of Long Island
In-Reply-To: <be5.30d258f9.356e7f68@aol.com>
References: <be5.30d258f9.356e7f68@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BAY139-W43681A8974D5FC9059984DB3BC0@phx.gbl>

I received a letter on Sat. I emailed him on Sun night and got a response on
Tuesday.  He claims to be looking for a Healey. I haven't responded to the
email.

Kenny
'61 BT-7



> From: Editorgary at aol.com> Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 05:27:04 -0400> To:
healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] Peter Kumar of Long Island> > In a
message dated 5/27/08 10:34:33 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net> writes:> >
> >> > Has anyone else on the list who is a member of AHCUSA received a
letter> from> > Peter Kumar of Long island city (sic) indicating an interest
in their> Austin> > Healey (sic)? He is listed in the alphabetical section of
the AHCUSA> > resource> > book but not in the geographical (New York) section.
Just curious to see> if> > he is using the membership list as a source
document for solicitatio> >> I got one as well; just trashed it. Clearly a
person with bad ideas, lots of> time on his hands, and no technological savvy.
Time consuming scam...> Cheers> Gary> > > > **************> Get trade secrets
for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with> Tyler Florence" on AOL Food.>
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From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com  Wed May 28 08:40:29 2008
From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 07:40:29 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Peter Kumar of Long Island
In-Reply-To: <EF7918A5F90242C0B8E29FD71678F04F@MikeHomePC>
References: <be5.30d258f9.356e7f68@aol.com>
	<EF7918A5F90242C0B8E29FD71678F04F@MikeHomePC>
Message-ID: <BLU117-W3814B9EC04F97846F1AF80BFBC0@phx.gbl>

I got one yesterday;   Gull Wing Motors, right?   Figured he got it from the
club in some fashion.  Trashed it like all other junk mail (credit card
offers, real estate sales, stock brokers, etc.) but not offended in any way.
He used his apartment as a return address instead of his business, which was a
bit sleazy but I have heard of him so no big deal.

Richard Of CA/KY
1960 BN7 440> ----- Original Message ----- > From: <Editorgary at aol.com>> To:
<healeys at autox.team.net>> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 2:27 AM> Subject:
[Healeys] Peter Kumar of Long Island> > > > In a message dated 5/27/08
10:34:33 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net> > writes:> >> >> >>> >> Has
anyone else on the list who is a member of AHCUSA received a letter> > from>
>> Peter Kumar of Long island city (sic) indicating an interest in their> >
Austin> >> Healey (sic)? He is listed in the alphabetical section of the
AHCUSA> >> resource> >> book but not in the geographical (New York) section.
Just curious to see> > if> >> he is using the membership list as a source
document for solicitatio> >>> > I got one as well; just trashed it. Clearly a
person with bad ideas, lots > > of> > time on his hands, and no technological
savvy. Time consuming scam...> > Cheers> > Gary> >> >> >> > **************> >
Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with> > Tyler Florence"
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From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com  Wed May 28 08:49:00 2008
From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 07:49:00 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey, Magic Jack phone service
In-Reply-To: <007801c8c0c1$79286250$6b7926f0$@net>
References: <F4A90A51-0E59-44A2-B36D-D585C45C9A31@comcast.net>
	<007801c8c0c1$79286250$6b7926f0$@net>
Message-ID: <BLU117-W199CC9C86D11722702F9C4BFBC0@phx.gbl>

SKYPE is the majopr player in this internet phone game...free if Skype to
skype, globally. Been using it for several years, combined with video.  Just
download from their website.  Owned by eBay and small fee if non skype
receiver.
Richard of CA/KY
1960 BN7 440> Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 08:50:57 -0400> From:
ahbn6 at optonline.net> To: HealeyHundred at comcast.net; healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey, Magic Jack phone service> > Appears to use
VioP technology. Major TV networks and PC magazines have> picked up on it so
don't know what you have to lose for a trial.> > 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>
Richard Gordon> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 8:26 AM> To:
healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey, Magic Jack phone
service> > Hi Gang,> > Not Healey, delete if not interested.> > In a recent
post I queried if any of you knew about Magicjack.com. It > is an over the
internet system for local and long distance phone > service with unlimited
calls in the USA for $19.95 per year. No one > responded. Does no one know
about this service? Good? Bad? Anything?> > TIA for any information.> >
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From nlaredbt7 at tbc.net  Wed May 28 08:50:05 2008
From: nlaredbt7 at tbc.net (Neil Anderson)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 09:50:05 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Ceramic vs. Jet Hot ?
References: <EMEW-k4LNe06611494bb7023dd409e31ff1794d656c-ff59076c0805222138j51af8d1cr74bb308676e093e4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00a701c8c0d2$1ecc74c0$3e2ce142@owner7ccec1fe9>

Alan,

Jet Hot is a ceramic coating or more correctly, a metallic ceramic coating. 
The silver, high gloss ceramic coatings are water based and doubt if they 
coantain any polycarbonates.  The black and grey ceramic coatings are 
usually solvent based.

You may not see too much of a difference of under bonnet heat reduction, 
although that is usually one of the selling points the product manufacturers 
contend.  You would have to conduct heat comparison tests of coated and 
uncoated headers/exhaust pipes under indentical running conditions in your 
Healey to see if you observe any benefit to coated headers.  If you were 
running a big V-8 race car, there would be a noticeable difference, 
especially if the insides were coated too.

The best reasons, I believe, for using cemamic coatings for street cars is 
appearance and not having to recoat them frequently because of the way they 
retain adhesion of the coating at exhaust temps.  The appearance of the 
nicest looking engine bay can be ruined by rusty manifolds and exhaust 
pipes.

Hope this helps.

Neil Anderson
'60 BT7
'59 AN5

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
To: "Healey" <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 11:38 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Ceramic vs. Jet Hot ?


> Hi All -
>
> I just got back a header from Jet Hot and was blown away with the
> finish...and am convinced that thing is coated with enough cancer causing
> polycarbonates to last a lifetime, I am very very please with this.
>
> That being said I know others have coated headers and downpipes with 
> ceramic
> coatings.
>
> My primary concern is heat reduction under the hood -  is Jet Hot the best
> solution or are more traditional ceramic coatings better for heat 
> reduction?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '64 BJ8
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From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com  Wed May 28 08:58:01 2008
From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 07:58:01 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Brake Lights, BN6, Failure
In-Reply-To: <6F64E7921F5C4143BAE4BD1DAB823E92@XPS400>
References: <83247.9146.qm@web34808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<ff59076c0805272012m6d4056bl63bf68c808c08119@mail.gmail.com> 
	<6F64E7921F5C4143BAE4BD1DAB823E92@XPS400>
Message-ID: <BLU117-W21C52706B1AC4E6C3FF92ABFBC0@phx.gbl>

Recently lost only my brake lights on my BN7.  Pulled out the shop manual,
figured it had to be the servo switch as the bulb filaments were OK.  Got a
new one from Moss, took 5 minutes to install and presto, brake lights again.

Richard of CA/KY
1960 BN7 440
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From MBran89793 at aol.com  Wed May 28 09:09:59 2008
From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 11:09:59 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
Message-ID: <c29.37f06776.356ecfc7@aol.com>

Yes, I received a letter from him on May 27.
Needless to say I was shocked at his letter until I saw the email chatter  
related to Peter Kumar letters.
 
Marion Brantley
BJ8-Blackie



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From jodyfkerr at gmail.com  Wed May 28 09:11:03 2008
From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 08:11:03 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey, Magic Jack phone service
In-Reply-To: <BLU117-W199CC9C86D11722702F9C4BFBC0@phx.gbl>
References: <F4A90A51-0E59-44A2-B36D-D585C45C9A31@comcast.net>
	<007801c8c0c1$79286250$6b7926f0$@net>
	<BLU117-W199CC9C86D11722702F9C4BFBC0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <471534970805280811j4f9f2453w6f7d2dc8dd3eefac@mail.gmail.com>

I don't maintain a home phone anymore, cell phones are cheap enough
that I just have one of those.

We have a house in Mexico that we go down to a lot. I got vonage
service and use it down there frequently. It's brilliant.

Jody

On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 7:49 AM, Richard Collins
<gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> SKYPE is the majopr player in this internet phone game...free if Skype to
> skype, globally. Been using it for several years, combined with video.  Just
> download from their website.  Owned by eBay and small fee if non skype
> receiver.
> Richard of CA/KY
> 1960 BN7 440> Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 08:50:57 -0400> From:
> ahbn6 at optonline.net> To: HealeyHundred at comcast.net; healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey, Magic Jack phone service> > Appears to use
> VioP technology. Major TV networks and PC magazines have> picked up on it so
> don't know what you have to lose for a trial.> > 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>
> Richard Gordon> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 8:26 AM> To:
> healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey, Magic Jack phone
> service> > Hi Gang,> > Not Healey, delete if not interested.> > In a recent
> post I queried if any of you knew about Magicjack.com. It > is an over the
> internet system for local and long distance phone > service with unlimited
> calls in the USA for $19.95 per year. No one > responded. Does no one know
> about this service? Good? Bad? Anything?> > TIA for any information.> >
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From rotaryman at cox.net  Wed May 28 09:23:32 2008
From: rotaryman at cox.net (patrick harris)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 08:23:32 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] 100-m suspension adjustment
Message-ID: <001101c8c0d6$caaa4570$263adc48@FRYS>

I have a semi-restored bn-2 real m which I am needing to move forward with.
The front left frame received a wack which did some damage but did not seem to
move back to the a-arm mount as far as I can tell.  Getting a angle on the
actual frame to sight off of is impossible and in reality does not matter as
long as the suspension aligns up correctly.  So here is my question moss now
sell a adjustment kit for the front shock which allows one to manipulate the
adjustement of the shock in and out as needed.  Would this be a worthy fix to
any of my potential problems or would this not address the issue and also has
anyone got a comment on this system in general.  Also is there anyone who
would consider renting their spare beater healey to a san diego resident for a
driver to the event in san diego this year as I do not see my bn-2 making the
party unless it comes as some sort of a how not to restore display. thanks
pat

From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Wed May 28 09:31:20 2008
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 08:31:20 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Peter Kumar of Long Island - a real dealer.....
In-Reply-To: <EF7918A5F90242C0B8E29FD71678F04F@MikeHomePC>
Message-ID: <100761.6156.qm@web37902.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi List,

Also received the letter - clearly being sourced from the AH members
book.  Actually not a bad idea on his part.  I just happen to have
talked to him about a month or two back about another brand of car I
had for sale - he seems to be a cash buyer at the right price for cars
he is looking for - he sent a broker/buddy round [in CA] to look at the
car on his behalf and made a vebal offer - which was too low.

If anyone has a Healey for sale and needs a fast deal for whatever
reason, he maybe worth a call.

Robert.

--- Mike Carpenter <m.j.carpenter at cox.net> wrote:

> I received a letter from Peter yesterday 5-27-08
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <Editorgary at aol.com>
> To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 2:27 AM
> Subject: [Healeys] Peter Kumar of Long Island
> 
> 
> > In a message dated 5/27/08 10:34:33 PM,
> healeys-request at autox.team.net
> > writes:
> >
> >
> >>
> >> Has anyone else on the list who is a member of AHCUSA received a
> letter
> > from
> >> Peter Kumar of Long island city (sic) indicating an interest in
> their
> > Austin
> >> Healey (sic)?  He is listed in the alphabetical section of the
> AHCUSA
> >> resource
> >> book but not in the geographical (New York) section.  Just curious
> to see
> > if
> >> he is using the membership list as a source document for
> solicitatio
> >>
> > I got one as well; just trashed it. Clearly a person with bad
> ideas, lots 
> > of
> > time on his hands, and no technological savvy. Time consuming
> scam...
> > Cheers
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From ampole at hotmail.com  Wed May 28 09:45:01 2008
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 15:45:01 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Peter Kumar, Gullwing Motors
Message-ID: <BLU108-W3715C35F055CCECD08C8EBD5BC0@phx.gbl>

Guys

Interesting to see the current thread, as I was on the other end of the stick
as a purchaser from Gullwing. I was looking for a bj8 in the uk only to find
expensive basket cases, half botched. So I researched online and found mine at
Gullwing in 2002 (complete but needed full restoration), got loads of pics and
offered the purchase price if they would include shipping to uk, the same car
in uk would of cost 10,000 pounds which I paid 10,000 dollars which at the
time was 6,000 pounds. A bit of a risk...

I had no problems and the car was more or less as described, but I expected it
to be worse. So, no issues with Gullwing here.

Andy Pole
BJ8 35244 (rusty)
www.austin-healey3000.com

_________________________________________________________________

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From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Wed May 28 10:05:18 2008
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 09:05:18 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
In-Reply-To: <c29.37f06776.356ecfc7@aol.com>
Message-ID: <943538.29731.qm@web37907.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi Marion,

Not to you directly, but more generally .....

Why would you all be so shocked about someone asking if your car is for
sale?  I dont understand the general 'just trashed it' philisophy of
many listers.   

He is just another car dealer trying to find a car anyway he can. We
have all put out addresses out there by choice, and should expect to be
contacted from time to time by folks for Healey reasons - that is why
we did it.  If you do not want to be contacted by anyone about your
Healey - dont advertise that you have one in the public domain - its
that simple isn't it?

Car Clubs are about mass communications and putting it out there - not
about privacy and hiding in the corner.  We all need our own filters
that we apply based on our own wishes - credit cards or healeys.

My position - the more the demand for Healeys the better - the Club is
here to prolong the marque.

Best, Robert.

If you all 
--- MBran89793 at aol.com wrote:

> Yes, I received a letter from him on May 27.
> Needless to say I was shocked at his letter until I saw the email
> chatter  
> related to Peter Kumar letters.
>  
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From m.fawcett at verizon.net  Wed May 28 10:09:51 2008
From: m.fawcett at verizon.net (Mark Fawcett)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 09:09:51 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
In-Reply-To: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>
References: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>
Message-ID: <483D83CF.60802@verizon.net>

Leonard Hartnett wrote:
> Has anyone else on the list who is a member of AHCUSA received a letter from
> Peter Kumar of Long island city (sic) indicating an interest in their Austin
> Healey (sic)?  He is listed in the alphabetical section of the AHCUSA resource
> book but not in the geographical (New York) section.  Just curious to see if
> he is using the membership list as a source document for solicitation.
>
> (The Other) Len
> Vacaville,  California,  USA
> 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031
>
>   
Yeah, I got one yesterday. Gee,  I thought I was special.... ;-)

Mark Fawcett
59 BT7

From bighealey at charter.net  Wed May 28 10:22:35 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (bighealey at charter.net)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 12:22:35 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Ceramic vs. Jet Hot ?
In-Reply-To: <00a701c8c0d2$1ecc74c0$3e2ce142@owner7ccec1fe9>
Message-ID: <20080528122235.48EQU.489786.root@fepweb08>

Alan,

I have the standard silver Jet-hot coat and love the way it tidies up the engine bay.  No more rust bombs.

Tracy
---- Neil Anderson <nlaredbt7 at tbc.net> wrote: 
> Alan,
> 
> Jet Hot is a ceramic coating or more correctly, a metallic ceramic coating. 
> The silver, high gloss ceramic coatings are water based and doubt if they 
> coantain any polycarbonates.  The black and grey ceramic coatings are 
> usually solvent based.
> 
> You may not see too much of a difference of under bonnet heat reduction, 
> although that is usually one of the selling points the product manufacturers 
> contend.  You would have to conduct heat comparison tests of coated and 
> uncoated headers/exhaust pipes under indentical running conditions in your 
> Healey to see if you observe any benefit to coated headers.  If you were 
> running a big V-8 race car, there would be a noticeable difference, 
> especially if the insides were coated too.
> 
> The best reasons, I believe, for using cemamic coatings for street cars is 
> appearance and not having to recoat them frequently because of the way they 
> retain adhesion of the coating at exhaust temps.  The appearance of the 
> nicest looking engine bay can be ruined by rusty manifolds and exhaust 
> pipes.
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> Neil Anderson
> '60 BT7
> '59 AN5
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
> To: "Healey" <Healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 11:38 PM
> Subject: [Healeys] Ceramic vs. Jet Hot ?
> 
> 
> > Hi All -
> >
> > I just got back a header from Jet Hot and was blown away with the
> > finish...and am convinced that thing is coated with enough cancer causing
> > polycarbonates to last a lifetime, I am very very please with this.
> >
> > That being said I know others have coated headers and downpipes with 
> > ceramic
> > coatings.
> >
> > My primary concern is heat reduction under the hood -  is Jet Hot the best
> > solution or are more traditional ceramic coatings better for heat 
> > reduction?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Alan
> >
> > '52 A90
> > '53 BN1
> > '64 BJ8
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From rjswain at hotmail.com  Wed May 28 11:29:35 2008
From: rjswain at hotmail.com (Rick Swain)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 17:29:35 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
In-Reply-To: <743b1e2f0805280522j711c0c3oefbf55e49c6dbb1a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>
	<000001c8c0bb$fffd0b10$1002a8c0@TRACY> 
	<743b1e2f0805280522j711c0c3oefbf55e49c6dbb1a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W274F3EF5525F975FCDBD8DB5BC0@phx.gbl>

I'm beginning to feel left out. I haven't received a letter. Could it be
because I own "the least disireable" (although not to me) Big Healey - a
100-Six or is it because I live in Canada? I want to be able to be incensed
like so many other listers.

Rick
'59 BN4
----------------------------------------
> Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 07:22:25 -0500
> From: 57healey at gmail.com
> To: bighealey at charter.net
> CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
>
> Just to stir the pot, he seems to be Mercedes shopping as well
>
> http://forums.190slgroup.com/showthread.php?p=50682
>
> Have fun,
>
> Patton
>
> On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 7:11 AM, Tracy Drummond  wrote:
>> Len,
>>
>> I got mine yesterday and promptly called Peter.  He responded with "too
>> expensive for my pocketbook" when I offered my 1960BT7 driver for $42K.
>>
>> I tossed the letter when he turned down my price.  Hard to tell what
address
>> list he is working from.
>>
>> Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
>> President AHCUSA              www.healey.org>
>
>
>
> --
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From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Wed May 28 11:37:06 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 13:37:06 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W274F3EF5525F975FCDBD8DB5BC0@phx.gbl>
References: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>
	<000001c8c0bb$fffd0b10$1002a8c0@TRACY>
	<743b1e2f0805280522j711c0c3oefbf55e49c6dbb1a@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY112-W274F3EF5525F975FCDBD8DB5BC0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <008c01c8c0e9$7336bfe0$59a43fa0$@net>

I'm waiting for today's mail to come in before I get that empty feeling that
no one wants me and, by the way, since I own a BN6, I certainly do not feel
that it is the least desirable Big Healey.

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
Rick Swain
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 1:30 PM
To: Healey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry

I'm beginning to feel left out. I haven't received a letter. Could it be
because I own "the least disireable" (although not to me) Big Healey - a
100-Six or is it because I live in Canada? I want to be able to be incensed
like so many other listers.

Rick
'59 BN4
----------------------------------------
> Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 07:22:25 -0500
> From: 57healey at gmail.com
> To: bighealey at charter.net
> CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
>
> Just to stir the pot, he seems to be Mercedes shopping as well
>
> http://forums.190slgroup.com/showthread.php?p=50682
>
> Have fun,
>
> Patton
>
> On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 7:11 AM, Tracy Drummond  wrote:
>> Len,
>>
>> I got mine yesterday and promptly called Peter.  He responded with "too
>> expensive for my pocketbook" when I offered my 1960BT7 driver for $42K.
>>
>> I tossed the letter when he turned down my price.  Hard to tell what
address
>> list he is working from.
>>
>> Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
>> President AHCUSA              www.healey.org>
>
>
>
> --
> Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX
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From qualitas.jack at gmail.com  Wed May 28 11:42:36 2008
From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 12:42:36 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Peter Kumar Scam
Message-ID: <48720d20805281042w7846b33dn76d8f28f515b4dab@mail.gmail.com>

I haven't plowed through all the messages to find if anyone noted this, if
so, my apologies.

There was a feature on the national news the other night about the dollar
being in the crapper, there was a large business of selling US cars
overseas. This might be part of it. One person said that even with shipping
costs his car ( I think a Mercedes ) cost him $10,000 less than local
prices.

Jack

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Wed May 28 12:54:11 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 14:54:11 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Looking for photo of a 3000 Mk1 (UK)
Message-ID: <16132345.705301212000851366.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web22-z02>

Hello, Healeyphiles -

Trying to help someone with a problem who is not a lister.  This is a real
long shot, but here goes:

"I am trying to find a photo of  this car.  A 3000 Mk1  with UK registration
plate number    4HNK.   It probably hasnbt been on the road for close on
30years
Its owner is trying to retain the registration number in the UK but without
proof the number was on the Austin Healey , he is unable to put it on his
car.
Any help would be appreciated."

I believe this is an original Home market car, so anyone with an old
photograph of it would probably also be in the UK, but who knows?  If anyone
has a positive response, please let me know.

Thanks,
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

From healey.1 at hotmail.com  Wed May 28 14:00:38 2008
From: healey.1 at hotmail.com (Mike Louwagie)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 22:00:38 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry -  the answer
In-Reply-To: <00e901c8c090$6330df30$6601a8c0@toshibauser>
References: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>
	<4ad3cb9f.b4ee.495a.aa59.53cdd36bd0b0@aol.com> 
	<00e901c8c090$6330df30$6601a8c0@toshibauser>
Message-ID: <BLU146-W2588637EB4B12D27698A1BCCBC0@phx.gbl>

Sells many British cars to Europe.
Mike.
Belgium.> From: glemon at neb.rr.com> To: healeyguy at aol.com;
healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 01:59:33 -0500> Subject: Re:
[Healeys] Mail Enquiry - the answer> > IN which case it is these guys:
http://www.gullwingmotorcars.com/> > Greg Lemon> (didn't get a letter ): )>
----- Original Message ----- > From: "Healeyguy" <healeyguy at aol.com>> To:
"Healey Mail List" <healeys at autox.team.net>> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008
1:42 AM> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry - the answer> > > > >From
Hemmings....> > WANTED: Austin-Healey 100-4, 100-6 and 3000, Mk I, II and III,
any year, > > any condition, top dollar paid, we pick up from anywhere in the
US, please > > call. Peter Kumar, 800-452-9910, NY; email: gullwingny at aol.com>
> Notice the email address. I think they can afford the postage on all the > >
letters sent to the club members. Something smells in NY!> > Aloha> > Perry>
>> >> >> > In a message dated 05/27/08 19:00:26 Hawaiian Standard Time, > >
thehartnetts at earthlink.net writes:> > Has anyone else on the list who is a
member of AHCUSA received a letter > > from> > Peter Kumar of Long island city
(sic) indicating an interest in their > > Austin> > Healey (sic)? He is listed
in the alphabetical section of the AHCUSA > > resource> > book but not in the
geographical (New York) section. Just curious to see > > if> > he is using the
membership list as a source document for solicitation.> >> > (The Other) Len>
> Vacaville, California, USA> > 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031> >
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From bertvanbrande at yahoo.com  Wed May 28 14:57:48 2008
From: bertvanbrande at yahoo.com (Bert Van Brande)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 13:57:48 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] 2 28% OD questions
Message-ID: <376690.61113.qm@web50402.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

The 28% Overdrive of the BN2 gearbox I sourced, has suffered the 'Shattered Unidirectional Clutch syndrome'.   As a result the steel ring in the annulus has 3 hairline cracks where it is held in place by 3 'rivets'.  It seems to me that the rivets were creating a weak spot and were maybe ommitted later for this reason.  I sourced a replacement steel ring, without the grooves for the rivets.  I believe this later ring is a press fit, probably facilitated by cooling the ring and heating the annulus. Is this correct?

The 3 28% planetary gears show some black discoloration and small pitting, nothing major but just feel-able with fingernail.  (The ring gear of the annulus doesn't seem to have this issue)  Do I replace these or should I not bother too much with this?  I can put pix online if this could help assessment.  If you have a spare/used set lying around let me know.  Thanks for your help.

Bert
56 BN2 

PS: I got the Peter Kumar letter as well but holding on to my project.  

From larryrph at sbcglobal.net  Wed May 28 15:23:42 2008
From: larryrph at sbcglobal.net (Lawrence Wysocki)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 14:23:42 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Peter Kumar of Long Island
In-Reply-To: <483D44D9.2090907@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <689322.53100.qm@web83401.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Yes , I got one too!
   
  Larry Wysocki
   
  BN 6

From hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu  Wed May 28 15:32:08 2008
From: hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu (Michael Hartfield)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 14:32:08 -0700
Subject: [Healeys]  Not Healey, Magic Jack phone service
Message-ID: <C4631D68.4772%hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu>

>From past experience, the small companies tend to dissolve, leaving you with
a worthless phone number that requires you to notify everyone of the change.
Better to go with a VOIP that is backed by one of the large phone companies,
it costs a little more, but you probably will not be left stranded with no
service.

Michael
BJ8

From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Wed May 28 15:59:23 2008
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (James  Shope)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 14:59:23 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] mail inquiry
Message-ID: <00a801c8c10e$170a40f0$5201a8c0@Jim>

i do not have any heartburn about the dealers contacting me, but i do get
hostile when i quote them a reasonable price and they act like i am trying to
"gouge them".  as do all of us, they want a 40K car for 10K.  hjim

From ricksnover at earthlink.net  Wed May 28 16:06:16 2008
From: ricksnover at earthlink.net (Rick Snover)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 15:06:16 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] mail inquiry
In-Reply-To: <00a801c8c10e$170a40f0$5201a8c0@Jim>
References: <00a801c8c10e$170a40f0$5201a8c0@Jim>
Message-ID: <E1K1Tmj-00008R-St@elasmtp-spurfowl.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

At 02:59 PM 5/28/2008, James  Shope wrote:
>...as do all of us, they want a 40K car for 10K.

...and then there are those who want 40K for a 10K car.

Rick

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Wed May 28 16:57:35 2008
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (Rick Neville)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 15:57:35 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] mail inquiry
In-Reply-To: <E1K1Tmj-00008R-St@elasmtp-spurfowl.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <778431.76220.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Don't we all?&nbsp; I'm a bit surprised by all the anti-capitalism sentiment on the list. OTOH, if Mr. Kumar was offering $40k for a $10k Healey, people would be crawling all over each other crying that they didn't get a letter.&nbsp; I have no problem with the letter I received.&nbsp; I hold the hole card ... I have the right to say"no."&nbsp; OK, I do have one problem. The letter was addressed to my wife, too, and I had to spend half the night wrestling the phone away from her.

HR

--- On Wed, 5/28/08, Rick Snover &lt;ricksnover at earthlink.net&gt; wrote:
From: Rick Snover &lt;ricksnover at earthlink.net&gt;
Subject: Re: [Healeys] mail inquiry
To: "James  Shope" &lt;healeymanjim at hansencc.net&gt;
Cc: "healeys" &lt;healeys at autox.team.net&gt;
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 6:06 PM

At 02:59 PM 5/28/2008, James  Shope wrote:
&gt;...as do all of us, they want a 40K car for 10K.

...and then there are those who want 40K for a 10K car.

Rick
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

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From quenty at ntelos.net  Wed May 28 17:13:15 2008
From: quenty at ntelos.net (Quentin Schweninger)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 19:13:15 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] mail inquiry
In-Reply-To: <778431.76220.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <778431.76220.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <66F924C4-BD23-4FD6-8EF0-E7707FDC0C39@ntelos.net>

What is a &nbsp? or is Yahoo following AOL's lead.


On May 28, 2008, at 6:57 PM, Rick Neville wrote:

> Don't we all?&nbsp; I'm a bit surprised by all the anti-capitalism  
> sentiment on the list. OTOH, if Mr. Kumar was offering $40k for a  
> $10k Healey, people would be crawling all over each other crying  
> that they didn't get a letter.&nbsp; I have no problem with the  
> letter I received.&nbsp; I hold the hole card ... I have the right  
> to say"no."&nbsp; OK, I do have one problem. The letter was  
> addressed to my wife, too, and I had to spend half the night  
> wrestling the phone away from her.
>
> HR

From amalin at mac.com  Wed May 28 17:33:19 2008
From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 19:33:19 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] mail inquiry
In-Reply-To: <66F924C4-BD23-4FD6-8EF0-E7707FDC0C39@ntelos.net>
References: <778431.76220.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<66F924C4-BD23-4FD6-8EF0-E7707FDC0C39@ntelos.net>
Message-ID: <639E283F-7876-4C15-B925-CC4AFE9D39A0@mac.com>

It is a HTML special character that represents a non-breaking space.   
HTML will display one to many spaces as a single space.  If the author  
wants  multiple consecutive spaces he has to use this special  
character.  This special character is one of many HTML special  
characters. Most likely you are seeing it because your email client is  
not rendering your email as HTML or the author wrote bad markup.  Your  
web browser and many email clients render HTML to display web pages  
and web-like emails.

Al Malin
Tricarb


On May 28, 2008, at 7:13 PM, Quentin Schweninger wrote:

> What is a &nbsp? or is Yahoo following AOL's lead.
>
>
> On May 28, 2008, at 6:57 PM, Rick Neville wrote:
>
>> Don't we all?&nbsp; I'm a bit surprised by all the anti-capitalism
>> sentiment on the list. OTOH, if Mr. Kumar was offering $40k for a
>> $10k Healey, people would be crawling all over each other crying
>> that they didn't get a letter.&nbsp; I have no problem with the
>> letter I received.&nbsp; I hold the hole card ... I have the right
>> to say"no."&nbsp; OK, I do have one problem. The letter was
>> addressed to my wife, too, and I had to spend half the night
>> wrestling the phone away from her.
>>
>> HR
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From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Wed May 28 17:48:09 2008
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 09:48:09 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Peter Kumar of Long Island
In-Reply-To: <689322.53100.qm@web83401.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <483D44D9.2090907@comcast.net>
	<689322.53100.qm@web83401.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F625@itfexch5.central.det.win>

Bloody Hell

I am really annoyed about the letters from Peter Kumar and him taking
advantage of us all who innocently provided our details to out fellow
Healey and Austin-Healey owners.

If he were in Australia I would be taking action under the various
privacy laws.

I am so SHOCKED and APPALLED that I DID NOT receive a letter I am going
to write to him and make sure he puts me on all his future mailing
lists. Our laws need loosening to allow for him to send me as many
letters as he likes.

Good thing I am not too precious.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia
1947 Healey Duncan Saloon
1954 Austin-Healey 100 BN3/1
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From shop at justbrits.com  Wed May 28 18:59:31 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 18:59:31 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] mail inquiry
References: <778431.76220.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<66F924C4-BD23-4FD6-8EF0-E7707FDC0C39@ntelos.net>
Message-ID: <03f501c8c127$41791a00$6801a8c0@shop>

While Al's comments are pretty much true...............

<<What is a &nbsp? or is Yahoo following AOL's lead.>>

The answer to Quentin's question above is YES.  Yahoo is also out side of the RFC Rules which are "supposed" to be the governing rules.
Gmail IS third.

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed May 28 19:02:17 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 19:02:17 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] mail inquiry
References: <778431.76220.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <03fd01c8c127$a4363380$6801a8c0@shop>

<<The letter was addressed to my wife, too, and I had to spend half the night wrestling the phone away from her.>>

It is NOT Fri yet, Rick!!!!

LOL

Ed

PS:  Exact reason I did NOT show my "letter" to my wife!!!!!!<VBG>

From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net  Wed May 28 18:21:29 2008
From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 20:21:29 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
References: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>
Message-ID: <001001c8c122$05ec9a20$e7348304@markl946cfrd7q>

FWIW,   this company has put adds in many  car club mags. , Hemming Motor 
News as well as car magazines for years.    They have always seemed to be a 
good source for decent restorable cars.     This is just an out reach (quite 
elaborate)  to real in some cars that some owners may be willing and ready 
to sell.

I just do what I normally do when a car saleman opens his mouth, 
RUN!!!!!!!

Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Leonard Hartnett" <thehartnetts at earthlink.net>
To: "Healey Mail List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 12:59 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry


> Has anyone else on the list who is a member of AHCUSA received a letter 
> from
> Peter Kumar of Long island city (sic) indicating an interest in their 
> Austin
> Healey (sic)?  He is listed in the alphabetical section of the AHCUSA 
> resource
> book but not in the geographical (New York) section.  Just curious to see 
> if
> he is using the membership list as a source document for solicitation.
>
> (The Other) Len
> Vacaville,  California,  USA
> 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031
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From jsoderling at astound.net  Wed May 28 18:55:39 2008
From: jsoderling at astound.net (John Soderling)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 17:55:39 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Door Striker Adjustment
References: <426209.4722.qm@web80602.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<ff59076c0805271823m1cd28238i4c79c0422b531ae2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <01d201c8c126$b6981f80$8ad3ea42@Soderling>

Gene,
If the problem is that the door latch is not penetrating far enough into the 
door striker hole to keep the door from popping open, move the striker out 
incrementally by putting thin washers behind the striker until it does 
engage sufficiently to hold.
John

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
To: "Gene Montresor" <ermontresor at snet.net>
Cc: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 6:23 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Door Striker Adjustment


> It is trial and error, move the striker out a bit.  Also you may need
> a spacer behind the striker.
>
> Another thing to check is when you run the furflex around the door
> jam, when it goes around the corner the rubber can bow out a bit,
> check that it isn't interfering too much.
>
>
> On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 7:32 AM, Gene Montresor <ermontresor at snet.net> 
> wrote:
>> Gentlemen,
>>
>>  Am I missing something or is it trial and error when adjusting the door 
>> striker?   I have all new stuff and have adjusted the doors to work 
>> pretty well but If I slam the door it won't catch if I just gingerly 
>> close it, it holds but after time pops open.  Most of my problem began 
>> after I installed the fur flex.       Gene   64 BJ8
>> _______________________________________________
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>>
>
>
>
> -- 
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>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '64 BJ8
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed May 28 18:56:06 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 08:56:06 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Peter Kumar, Gullwing Motors
In-Reply-To: <BLU108-W3715C35F055CCECD08C8EBD5BC0@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU108-W3715C35F055CCECD08C8EBD5BC0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805281756n60ec2525g4338a29231542fd7@mail.gmail.com>

great website by the way!

On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 11:45 PM, andy pole <ampole at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Guys
>
> Interesting to see the current thread, as I was on the other end of the stick
> as a purchaser from Gullwing. I was looking for a bj8 in the uk only to find
> expensive basket cases, half botched. So I researched online and found mine at
> Gullwing in 2002 (complete but needed full restoration), got loads of pics and
> offered the purchase price if they would include shipping to uk, the same car
> in uk would of cost 10,000 pounds which I paid 10,000 dollars which at the
> time was 6,000 pounds. A bit of a risk...
>
> I had no problems and the car was more or less as described, but I expected it
> to be worse. So, no issues with Gullwing here.
>
> Andy Pole
> BJ8 35244 (rusty)
> www.austin-healey3000.com

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed May 28 19:01:21 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 09:01:21 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Ceramic vs. Jet Hot ?
In-Reply-To: <00a701c8c0d2$1ecc74c0$3e2ce142@owner7ccec1fe9>
References: <EMEW-k4LNe06611494bb7023dd409e31ff1794d656c-ff59076c0805222138j51af8d1cr74bb308676e093e4@mail.gmail.com>
	<00a701c8c0d2$1ecc74c0$3e2ce142@owner7ccec1fe9>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805281801s5a61a35bjec7e8728aac94113@mail.gmail.com>

Niel -

I took the A90 for its first spin the other day with the jet hot
coated headers and I do have to say it helped noticably to reduce
temps under the hood.  So not only does it look nice, it does exactly
what I wanted it too.  This should help keep my fuel from boiling in
the float chambers on HK's hot days.

Thanks for the clarification on the ceramic vs. jet hot - all the same business.

Cheers,

Alan




On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 10:50 PM, Neil Anderson <nlaredbt7 at tbc.net> wrote:
> Alan,
>
> Jet Hot is a ceramic coating or more correctly, a metallic ceramic coating.
> The silver, high gloss ceramic coatings are water based and doubt if they
> coantain any polycarbonates.  The black and grey ceramic coatings are
> usually solvent based.
>
> You may not see too much of a difference of under bonnet heat reduction,
> although that is usually one of the selling points the product manufacturers
> contend.  You would have to conduct heat comparison tests of coated and
> uncoated headers/exhaust pipes under indentical running conditions in your
> Healey to see if you observe any benefit to coated headers.  If you were
> running a big V-8 race car, there would be a noticeable difference,
> especially if the insides were coated too.
>
> The best reasons, I believe, for using cemamic coatings for street cars is
> appearance and not having to recoat them frequently because of the way they
> retain adhesion of the coating at exhaust temps.  The appearance of the
> nicest looking engine bay can be ruined by rusty manifolds and exhaust
> pipes.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Neil Anderson
> '60 BT7
> '59 AN5
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
> To: "Healey" <Healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 11:38 PM
> Subject: [Healeys] Ceramic vs. Jet Hot ?
>
>
>> Hi All -
>>
>> I just got back a header from Jet Hot and was blown away with the
>> finish...and am convinced that thing is coated with enough cancer causing
>> polycarbonates to last a lifetime, I am very very please with this.
>>
>> That being said I know others have coated headers and downpipes with
>> ceramic
>> coatings.
>>
>> My primary concern is heat reduction under the hood -  is Jet Hot the best
>> solution or are more traditional ceramic coatings better for heat
>> reduction?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Alan
>>
>> '52 A90
>> '53 BN1
>> '64 BJ8
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>



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'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From RobertH148 at aol.com  Wed May 28 19:35:31 2008
From: RobertH148 at aol.com (RobertH148 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 21:35:31 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] coolants
Message-ID: <c4f.2c19df8b.356f6263@aol.com>

In a message dated 5/28/08 6:10:33 AM, frogeye at porterscustom.com writes:


> So the latest Healey Marque has a piece about coolants and silica versus
> OAT chemistries. All well and good. Well sort of. Nearly all the automotive
> shop digests I get have strong opinions against the OAT variety. Esp.
> Dexcool. The general gist of their argument is that it destroys the seals in
> the newer engines, which should not concern us as a group.
> I've always used the "old green stuff" with out any concerns and have
> always recommended it to my customers.
> I'd like to know who amongst us is using Dexcool and your results
> Thanks!
> Dave
> 

I have been using Zerex Extreme Coolant in my Healey for 9 years now. It is 
the orange, long life coolant similar to Dexcool. No problems.

A similar coolant is REQUIRED by BMW in their newer cars.

Bob Humphreys
1960 BT7, 1974 JH


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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed May 28 20:32:18 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 10:32:18 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey, Magic Jack phone service
In-Reply-To: <C4631D68.4772%hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu>
References: <C4631D68.4772%hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805281932y456a44b9mc4eae63b4b055ecb@mail.gmail.com>

Skype!

On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 5:32 AM, Michael Hartfield
<hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu> wrote:
> >From past experience, the small companies tend to dissolve, leaving you with
> a worthless phone number that requires you to notify everyone of the change.
> Better to go with a VOIP that is backed by one of the large phone companies,
> it costs a little more, but you probably will not be left stranded with no
> service.
>
> Michael
> BJ8

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed May 28 21:13:27 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 11:13:27 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Very Nice Healey on ebay
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805282013v7b09897hf6fbab107a968701@mail.gmail.com>

Normally I'm not a fan of the re bodied healeys (except maybe the Ward
BN1 special) but I have to admit, this is very very pretty:

ebay #160243878763

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Austin-Healey-Austin-Healey-3000MKII-Fiberfab-1962-3000-MKII-Austin-Healey-3000-MKII-Fiberfab-1962_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6023QQihZ006QQitemZ160243878763QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

But then again the price?

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From ynotink at msn.com  Wed May 28 23:25:55 2008
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 05:25:55 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey, Magic Jack phone service
In-Reply-To: <F4A90A51-0E59-44A2-B36D-D585C45C9A31@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY101-F3548E762499DB9B5C7FC35A5BF0@phx.gbl>

Sounds interesting Richard. Let us know what you find out.

Bill Lawrence


>From: Richard Gordon <HealeyHundred at comcast.net>
>To: healeys at autox.team.net
>Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey, Magic Jack phone service
>Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 06:25:41 -0600
>
>	Hi Gang,
>
>Not Healey, delete if not interested.
>
>In a recent post I queried if any of you knew about Magicjack.com. It
>is an over the internet system for local and long distance phone
>service with unlimited calls in the USA for $19.95 per year. No one
>responded. Does no one know about this service? Good? Bad? Anything?
>
>TIA for any information.
>
>Richard
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu May 29 00:14:07 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 14:14:07 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey, Magic Jack phone service
In-Reply-To: <F4A90A51-0E59-44A2-B36D-D585C45C9A31@comcast.net>
References: <F4A90A51-0E59-44A2-B36D-D585C45C9A31@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805282314j5fb48eb6if6f52b44da9df1f4@mail.gmail.com>

Richard -

As I said before: Skype!

Skype is the world free VOip standard, developed in Estonia now owned
by Ebay.  I can promise you that for what you spend for Magic Jack,
you can probably pay for land line calls all year in the US, and very
cheap rates overseas.  You can also call any skype user for free.
Best part is it has Video, so we use it all the time with the
Grandparents.  Voice quality is as good if not better than a land
line.

http://www.skype.com/intl/en/useskype/

the other problem I have with MagicJack is it uses a proprietary jack
to plug your phone into your computer.  Bad idea.  Skype just uses
your computers' camera and mic (if it has it - macs are great in this
respect) or you can just buy a no name USB handset from your local
Fry's or computer store, they are all configured to work with skype.

Alan


On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 8:25 PM, Richard Gordon
<HealeyHundred at comcast.net> wrote:
>        Hi Gang,
>
> Not Healey, delete if not interested.
>
> In a recent post I queried if any of you knew about Magicjack.com. It
> is an over the internet system for local and long distance phone
> service with unlimited calls in the USA for $19.95 per year. No one
> responded. Does no one know about this service? Good? Bad? Anything?
>
> TIA for any information.
>
> Richard

From RonFineEsq at earthlink.net  Thu May 29 00:32:20 2008
From: RonFineEsq at earthlink.net (Ron Fine)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 23:32:20 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey, Magic Jack phone service
References: <F4A90A51-0E59-44A2-B36D-D585C45C9A31@comcast.net>
	<ff59076c0805282314j5fb48eb6if6f52b44da9df1f4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <D60CDE60E02A4C0EBCD16C6DE5E243A5@XPS400>

I'll add my 2 cents.  We have been using Skype for several months to talk 
with our daughter studying in New Zealand.  Using the free software and our 
video camera we talk for free between computers.  When she wants to just 
call us on our land line or our cell phone from her computer, it costs $.025 
per minute.  Yes, that is 2.5 cents per minute from New Zealand to Los 
Angeles.  How can you beat that.
Ron Fine


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
To: "Richard Gordon" <HealeyHundred at comcast.net>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 11:14 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey, Magic Jack phone service


> Richard -
>
> As I said before: Skype!
>
> Skype is the world free VOip standard, developed in Estonia now owned
> by Ebay.  I can promise you that for what you spend for Magic Jack,
> you can probably pay for land line calls all year in the US, and very
> cheap rates overseas.  You can also call any skype user for free.
> Best part is it has Video, so we use it all the time with the
> Grandparents.  Voice quality is as good if not better than a land
> line.
>
> http://www.skype.com/intl/en/useskype/
>
> the other problem I have with MagicJack is it uses a proprietary jack
> to plug your phone into your computer.  Bad idea.  Skype just uses
> your computers' camera and mic (if it has it - macs are great in this
> respect) or you can just buy a no name USB handset from your local
> Fry's or computer store, they are all configured to work with skype.
>
> Alan

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu May 29 02:44:18 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 16:44:18 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Looking for photo of a 3000 Mk1 (UK)
In-Reply-To: <16132345.705301212000851366.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web22-z02>
References: <16132345.705301212000851366.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web22-z02>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805290144g327a17deufbc745f6c108ace3@mail.gmail.com>

If I'm not mistaken, UK should keep a pretty complete registration
history of the car.  He can probably figure out all the previous
owners are by going to his local land transport department.

On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 2:54 AM, BJ8 Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com> wrote:
> Hello, Healeyphiles -
>
> Trying to help someone with a problem who is not a lister.  This is a real
> long shot, but here goes:
>
> "I am trying to find a photo of  this car.  A 3000 Mk1  with UK registration
> plate number    4HNK.   It probably hasnb t been on the road for close on
> 30years
> Its owner is trying to retain the registration number in the UK but without
> proof the number was on the Austin Healey , he is unable to put it on his
> car.
> Any help would be appreciated."
>
> I believe this is an original Home market car, so anyone with an old
> photograph of it would probably also be in the UK, but who knows?  If anyone
> has a positive response, please let me know.
>
> Thanks,
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC  USA
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'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Thu May 29 04:06:23 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 03:06:23 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Looking for photo of a 3000 Mk1 (UK)
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0805290144g327a17deufbc745f6c108ace3@mail.gmail.com>
References: <16132345.705301212000851366.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web22-z02>
	<ff59076c0805290144g327a17deufbc745f6c108ace3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <002301c8c173$a64c09a0$f2e41ce0$@rr.com>

It gets a bit more difficult than that, Alan.  UK listers can explain it
better than I, but several years ago the UK vehicle registration folks at
Swansea made a change in the registration system and announced that anyone
who wanted to maintain their old plates had to do A., B., and C.  Those who
had cars that were unregistered/taxed at the time and who did not do A., B.,
and C. lost the right to the plates.  Those cars would have to be registered
today with modern reg numbers, not the historical ones.  The only way
Swansea will allow this person to use the plate that is original to his car
would be to prove that the car had been registered with the old number.
Apparently, the old registration records are either not available, or the
authorities are not willing to search for it.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

-----Original Message-----
From: Alan Seigrist [mailto:healey.nut at gmail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 1:44 AM
To: BJ8 Healeys
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Looking for photo of a 3000 Mk1 (UK)

If I'm not mistaken, UK should keep a pretty complete registration
history of the car.  He can probably figure out all the previous
owners are by going to his local land transport department.

From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Thu May 29 04:18:15 2008
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 06:18:15 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Very Nice Healey on ebay
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0805282013v7b09897hf6fbab107a968701@mail.gmail.com>
References: <ff59076c0805282013v7b09897hf6fbab107a968701@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <483E82E7.4080401@earthlink.net>

Alan,

Very nice.

The VIN is for a BT7 tri-carb, but the area behind the seats look like a 
BN7.  I would think it should have a center shift gearbox as it is newer 
than my center shift BT7.  Wonder if the numbers match (BMIHT cert)?


Bill, do you have any information for this car in the tri-carb registry?


Bob
'62 BT7

From ah3000me at gmail.com  Thu May 29 04:46:28 2008
From: ah3000me at gmail.com (T W)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 06:46:28 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
In-Reply-To: <001001c8c122$05ec9a20$e7348304@markl946cfrd7q>
References: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>
	<001001c8c122$05ec9a20$e7348304@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <d9b7a14d0805290346y30f02c2aqf7d0907a3a25f356@mail.gmail.com>

There was an article in one of the collector car magazines a few months ago
discussing the results of recent auctions.   The writer said the values were
still strong, but the average sales figures looked like they were 10-20%
below the prior year.  If this is a buyer's market (and it probably is), and
if you're a dealer,  then it's a good time to build up inventory.

- Tom

On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 8:21 PM, Mark and Kathy <mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net>
wrote:

> FWIW,   this company has put adds in many  car club mags. , Hemming Motor
> News as well as car magazines for years.    They have always seemed to be a
> good source for decent restorable cars.     This is just an out reach
> (quite
> elaborate)  to real in some cars that some owners may be willing and ready
> to sell.
>
> I just do what I normally do when a car saleman opens his mouth,
> RUN!!!!!!!
>
> Mark

From donyarber at earthlink.net  Thu May 29 05:32:02 2008
From: donyarber at earthlink.net (Don Yarber)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 06:32:02 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey  (Back to Gas)
Message-ID: <000701c8c17f$9eeabb50$79f3e004@yourc8bh3jaglt>

Has anyone ever experienced putting 7.7 gallons of gas in a 7 gallon 
container?
I took a 7 gallon container to get gas for my tractor and when it was full 
the register said 7.7 gallons.  I complained to the manager and he said the 
State had just measured the pump register.

I have a feeling that sometimes we are being ripped off at the pumps while 
we are being ripped off at the pumps.

  Has anyone else experienced this??

Just curious.

Don
former BAN owner
Author of "Bodies and Beaches" and "Corpses and Canyons"
Find news about my books at
www.kipyardleymysteries.com

From rjswain at hotmail.com  Thu May 29 05:39:34 2008
From: rjswain at hotmail.com (Rick Swain)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 11:39:34 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey  (Back to Gas)
In-Reply-To: <000701c8c17f$9eeabb50$79f3e004@yourc8bh3jaglt>
References: <000701c8c17f$9eeabb50$79f3e004@yourc8bh3jaglt>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W31D4F6B99E2523F54336A1B5BF0@phx.gbl>

Maybe your container is calibrated in Imperial, not US, gallons.
----------------------------------------
> From: donyarber at earthlink.net
> To: Healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 06:32:02 -0500
> Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey  (Back to Gas)
>
> Has anyone ever experienced putting 7.7 gallons of gas in a 7 gallon
> container?
> I took a 7 gallon container to get gas for my tractor and when it was full
> the register said 7.7 gallons.  I complained to the manager and he said the
> State had just measured the pump register.
>
> I have a feeling that sometimes we are being ripped off at the pumps while
> we are being ripped off at the pumps.
>
>   Has anyone else experienced this??
>
> Just curious.
>
> Don
> former BAN owner
> Author of "Bodies and Beaches" and "Corpses and Canyons"
> Find news about my books at
> www.kipyardleymysteries.com
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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Thu May 29 05:50:52 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 7:50:52 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey  (Back to Gas)
Message-ID: <29214914.1043741212061852545.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web08-z02>

Don, if you take a typical 1 gallon milk jug and pour liquid into it from a graduated container, you'll find that 1 gallon is significantly shy of filling the container to the top.  I would guess that the same is true of your 7 gallon container.  If you filled yours to the top, I'm sure it would be more than 7 gallons exactly.
Most (probably all) states do ensure that the pumps are calibrated correctly and then sealed to prevent the public from being ripped off.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  
> ----------------------------------------
> > From: donyarber at earthlink.net
> > To: Healeys at autox.team.net
> > Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 06:32:02 -0500
> > Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey  (Back to Gas)
> >
> > Has anyone ever experienced putting 7.7 gallons of gas in a 7 gallon
> > container?
> > I took a 7 gallon container to get gas for my tractor and when it was full
> > the register said 7.7 gallons.  I complained to the manager and he said the
> > State had just measured the pump register.
> >
> > I have a feeling that sometimes we are being ripped off at the pumps while
> > we are being ripped off at the pumps.
> >
> >   Has anyone else experienced this??
> >
> > Just curious.
> >
> > Don
> > former BAN owner
> > Author of "Bodies and Beaches" and "Corpses and Canyons"
> > Find news about my books at
> > www.kipyardleymysteries.com
> > _______________________________________________
> > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
> >
> > Healeys at autox.team.net
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> >
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> >
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From greylinn at ozemail.com.au  Thu May 29 06:37:16 2008
From: greylinn at ozemail.com.au (Peter Linn)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 22:37:16 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Very Nice Healey on ebay
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0805282013v7b09897hf6fbab107a968701@mail.gmail.com>
References: <ff59076c0805282013v7b09897hf6fbab107a968701@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <575F6A4AE5594164BAFA302BCD56D5CF@PeterPC>

Looks like the open version of their Banshee Alan - a BN1 based coupe 
version was for sale a year or two back (see photo)

Still not a patch on the Ward Special though! (not that I'm biased at all!)

Peter Linn
Brisbane
BN1 Ward Special coupe

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
To: "Healey" <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 1:13 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Very Nice Healey on ebay


> Normally I'm not a fan of the re bodied healeys (except maybe the Ward
> BN1 special) but I have to admit, this is very very pretty:
>
> ebay #160243878763
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Austin-Healey-Austin-Healey-3000MKII-Fiberfab-1962-3000-MKII-Austin-Healey-3000-MKII-Fiberfab-1962_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6023QQihZ006QQitemZ160243878763QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
>
> But then again the price?
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '64 BJ8
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From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Thu May 29 07:32:49 2008
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 06:32:49 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey (Back to Gas)
In-Reply-To: <29214914.1043741212061852545.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web08-z02>
References: <29214914.1043741212061852545.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web08-z02>
Message-ID: <a3b984e10805290632r4f042249s953bf048e023b9b2@mail.gmail.com>

Steve nailed it, you put fuel into the head space.

Then there was the time the pump said I put 18+ gallons into my MGB.  When I
saw the pump reading, I freaked and opened the trunk expecting to find it
full of fuel (It wasn't).
I complained to the gas station owner, he said I had an 18 gallon tank.
I pulled out a copy of my shop manual and showed him the size of the tank.
(Doesn't every car owner carry a shop manual with them?)
He said I had a non-stock tank.
I asked him if he was a betting man, and did he have a couple of antifreeze
containers as I had an electric fuel pump and some time to kill.  I told him
that if he could get 18 gallons out of my car, I would give him an hour to
gather a crowd and I would kiss his ass on main street.
He gave up and charged me for 12 gallons.
Yes I did report that one to weights and measures.

On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 4:50 AM, BJ8 Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com> wrote:

> Don, if you take a typical 1 gallon milk jug and pour liquid into it from a
> graduated container, you'll find that 1 gallon is significantly shy of
> filling the container to the top.  I would guess that the same is true of
> your 7 gallon container.  If you filled yours to the top, I'm sure it would
> be more than 7 gallons exactly.
> Most (probably all) states do ensure that the pumps are calibrated
> correctly and then sealed to prevent the public from being ripped off.
>
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC

From hypercubic at yahoo.co.uk  Thu May 29 07:44:42 2008
From: hypercubic at yahoo.co.uk (mike brooks)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 06:44:42 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Looking for photo of a 3000 Mk1 (UK)
Message-ID: <128667.37739.qm@web34204.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Steve,
It's not quite true that you get a modern number when registering a
classic car in the UK. I just imported a Texas registered BN2 to the UK. I got
what Swansea call an "age related number". What this is, is a number with a
format from around the time that the car was built, but that had not been
previously issued. Two bonuses I discovered - the first was that I am allowed
a classic style number plate, not one of the hideous white (front) or yellow
(rear) reflective ones - the second was free road tax because the car is
pre-1973. You are correct that it's not possible to resurrect a defunct number
whithout lots of proof that the car originally carried that number.
Mike
Brooks
'56 BN2
Scotland
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 03:06:23 -0700
From: "BJ8
Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Looking for photo of a 3000
Mk1 (UK)
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Message-ID:
<002301c8c173$a64c09a0$f2e41ce0$@rr.com>
Content-Type: text/plain;
charset="US-ASCII"

It gets a bit more difficult than that, Alan.B  UK listers
can explain it
better than I, but several years ago the UK vehicle
registration folks at
Swansea made a change in the registration system and
announced that anyone
who wanted to maintain their old plates had to do A.,
B., and C.B  Those who
had cars that were unregistered/taxed at the time and
who did not do A., B.,
and C. lost the right to the plates.B  Those cars would
have to be registered
today with modern reg numbers, not the historical
ones.B  The only way
Swansea will allow this person to use the plate that is
original to his car
would be to prove that the car had been registered with
the old number.
Apparently, the old registration records are either not
available, or the
authorities are not willing to search for it.

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Thu May 29 08:04:27 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 10:04:27 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Looking for photo of a 3000 Mk1 (UK)
Message-ID: <3308896.1067931212069867800.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web08-z02>

Thanks for clarifying that, Mike.  I guess the important thing in this case is that the car in question cannot use its original plate without proof of prior registration with that number, and the owner doesn't want to re-register the car with another number if he can avoid it.

Steve

---- mike brooks <hypercubic at yahoo.co.uk> wrote: 
> Steve,
> It's not quite true that you get a modern number when registering a
> classic car in the UK. I just imported a Texas registered BN2 to the UK. I got
> what Swansea call an "age related number". What this is, is a number with a
> format from around the time that the car was built, but that had not been
> previously issued. Two bonuses I discovered - the first was that I am allowed
> a classic style number plate, not one of the hideous white (front) or yellow
> (rear) reflective ones - the second was free road tax because the car is
> pre-1973. You are correct that it's not possible to resurrect a defunct number
> whithout lots of proof that the car originally carried that number.
> Mike
> Brooks
> '56 BN2
> Scotland
> Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 03:06:23 -0700
> From: "BJ8
> Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Looking for photo of a 3000
> Mk1 (UK)
> To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Message-ID:
> <002301c8c173$a64c09a0$f2e41ce0$@rr.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;
> charset="US-ASCII"
> 
> It gets a bit more difficult than that, Alan.B  UK listers
> can explain it
> better than I, but several years ago the UK vehicle
> registration folks at
> Swansea made a change in the registration system and
> announced that anyone
> who wanted to maintain their old plates had to do A.,
> B., and C.B  Those who
> had cars that were unregistered/taxed at the time and
> who did not do A., B.,
> and C. lost the right to the plates.B  Those cars would
> have to be registered
> today with modern reg numbers, not the historical
> ones.B  The only way
> Swansea will allow this person to use the plate that is
> original to his car
> would be to prove that the car had been registered with
> the old number.
> Apparently, the old registration records are either not
> available, or the
> authorities are not willing to search for it.
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From steveg at abrazosdata.com  Thu May 29 08:24:03 2008
From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (Steve B. Gerow)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 07:24:03 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Euro fella needs legal help with LA Healey deal
Message-ID: <C4640A93.27B9F%steveg@abrazosdata.com>

I copied this off the Brit Car forum--if there's anyone in the group who can
help or pass this on to an attorney familiar with importing issues:

http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/topics/461917/AH_Solli
citor_wanted_in_LAX#Post461917

-- 
Steve Gerow
Pasadena CA
59 BN6

From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Thu May 29 08:37:38 2008
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 15:37:38 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey  (Back to Gas)
In-Reply-To: <000701c8c17f$9eeabb50$79f3e004@yourc8bh3jaglt>
References: <000701c8c17f$9eeabb50$79f3e004@yourc8bh3jaglt>
Message-ID: <20080529143738.0E66F18763D@autox.team.net>

Certainly my lawn mower petrol cans all hold more than the quantity
specified on the coutside. I suppose that's simply to allow you to put in
the exact, say 5 litres, and not have it splash everywhere.
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 Don Yarber
Sent: 29 May 2008 12:32
To: Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey (Back to Gas)

Has anyone ever experienced putting 7.7 gallons of gas in a 7 gallon 
container?
I took a 7 gallon container to get gas for my tractor and when it was full 
the register said 7.7 gallons.  I complained to the manager and he said the 
State had just measured the pump register.

I have a feeling that sometimes we are being ripped off at the pumps while 
we are being ripped off at the pumps.

  Has anyone else experienced this??

Just curious.

Don
former BAN owner
Author of "Bodies and Beaches" and "Corpses and Canyons"
Find news about my books at
www.kipyardleymysteries.com
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

You are subscribed as simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk

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From edmyed at harbornet.com  Thu May 29 08:50:15 2008
From: edmyed at harbornet.com (Richard Bittmann)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 07:50:15 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] desperately seeking generator armature or replacement
	generator
Message-ID: <001b01c8c19b$4e47d040$c537bf83@richard7je7n03>

We're scheduled to go on the British Car Week Rally & Tour to Hood River on
Saturday but have  a "fried" generator.  Need to get repair parts or re-built
generator by Friday May 30th.  Can anyone help?

Rich & Gretehcn Bittmann
BJ7 Tacoma

Lucas markings
22530B       3     62   12V
C45PV6  L   0

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Thu May 29 09:00:55 2008
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 08:00:55 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] desperately seeking generator armature or replacement
 generator
In-Reply-To: <001b01c8c19b$4e47d040$c537bf83@richard7je7n03>
References: <001b01c8c19b$4e47d040$c537bf83@richard7je7n03>
Message-ID: <B274350E-35B7-45F5-AB56-B8D13CB4C9AB@sbcglobal.net>

Richard, we have rebuilt units in stock and ready to ship



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

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On May 29, 2008, at 7:50 AM, Richard Bittmann wrote:
> We're scheduled to go on the British Car Week Rally & Tour to Hood  
> River on
> Saturday but have  a "fried" generator.  Need to get repair parts  
> or re-built
> generator by Friday May 30th.  Can anyone help?
>
> Rich & Gretehcn Bittmann
> BJ7 Tacoma
>
> Lucas markings
> 22530B       3     62   12V
> C45PV6  L   0
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From JNBrashear at garverengineers.com  Thu May 29 09:38:42 2008
From: JNBrashear at garverengineers.com (Brashear, Jack, N)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 10:38:42 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] why do the hoses need to cross??  BN4 and later.
Message-ID: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603DF54D5@glitas07.garverinc.local>

Hi All.  I know the water hoses are supposed to cross on top of the
heater box for things to work.  I just don't understand why.  Is there a
check valve in the heater core or something??  Won't the water flow in
either direction??  What am I missing here??  Inquiring minds want to
know.....
Thanks,
Jack

Jack Brashear, PE
Project Manager /  Water

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

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Thu May 29 11:04:45 2008
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 10:04:45 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] why do the hoses need to cross??  BN4 and later.
In-Reply-To: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603DF54D5@glitas07.garverinc.local>
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603DF54D5@glitas07.garverinc.local>
Message-ID: <F5AA4AA9-5745-4F13-A114-E4B7386B8D39@sbcglobal.net>

The heater valve will not allow the water to flow the other way. We  
found this the hard way. So do not reverse the hoses the heater will  
not get hot.




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

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On May 29, 2008, at 8:38 AM, Brashear, Jack, N wrote:

> Hi All.  I know the water hoses are supposed to cross on top of the
> heater box for things to work.  I just don't understand why.  Is  
> there a
> check valve in the heater core or something??  Won't the water flow in
> either direction??  What am I missing here??  Inquiring minds want to
> know.....
> Thanks,
> Jack
>
> Jack Brashear, PE
> Project Manager /  Water
>
> Garver Engineers
> Office: 501-376-3633 Ext. 402
> Mobile: 501-352-8890
> E-mail: jnbrashear at garverengineers.com
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From mlempert at bellsouth.net  Thu May 29 11:04:17 2008
From: mlempert at bellsouth.net (M Lempert)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 13:04:17 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Les Leston Steering Wheel for Sale
Message-ID: <0f3701c8c1ae$08840840$6001a8c0@DadsPC>

Hello folks.  I have an original Les Leston steering wheel (and adapter hub)
for Sprite MKI and MKII (and MKI Midget, Triumph, Lotus, and some others) that
I want to offer to the listers before going to ebay.  The is a small hub
version and will not fit big Healeys.  If interested, please contact me off
list.

Regards,
Mike Lempert

From mlempert at bellsouth.net  Thu May 29 11:05:22 2008
From: mlempert at bellsouth.net (M Lempert)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 13:05:22 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Les Leston Steering Wheel for Sale
Message-ID: <0f4201c8c1ae$2f4bdbb0$6001a8c0@DadsPC>

Hello folks.  I have an original Les Leston steering wheel (and adapter hub) 
for Sprite MKI and MKII (and MKI Midget, Triumph, Lotus, and some others) 
that I want to offer to the listers before going to ebay.  The is a small 
hub version and will not fit big Healeys.  If interested, please contact me 
off list.

Regards,
Mike Lempert 

From pennell at cox.net  Thu May 29 13:42:16 2008
From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 15:42:16 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Re:  Healeys (modifications)
Message-ID: <20080529154216.U31FB.42297.imail@eastrmwml15.mgt.cox.net>

Listers,

We are blessed to have numerous racers of Healeys still around.  One such gifted racer and all around nice guy is Fred Crowley.  Here is a email I received from him.  Thought everyone might want to see the two pix he included.

Keith Pennell

> Hi Keith,
> 
> Unfortunately not this year. I'm going up to run the Sommet des Legendes 
> vintage race at Mt. Tremblant, Quebec 27-29 June.
> 
> I've attached some pictures from last weekend at Eagles Canyon northeast of 
> Decatur, Tx. The car behind me is a Lola Mk I. Very few ever made (I believe 
> about 7 of them). My car was running good and strong - had a blast.
> 
> Cheers, fred
> 
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: <pennell at cox.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 9:49 PM
> To: "Fred Crowley" <fredcrowley at teamhealeytexas.com>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healeys (modifications)
> 
> > And I enjoyed your venture to VIR two years back!  Any chance you will be 
> > there June 6-8???
> >
> > Keith Pennell
> > VA

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

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

From insptwo at msn.com  Thu May 29 15:56:22 2008
From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 17:56:22 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey  (Back to Gas)
In-Reply-To: <000701c8c17f$9eeabb50$79f3e004@yourc8bh3jaglt>
References: <000701c8c17f$9eeabb50$79f3e004@yourc8bh3jaglt>
Message-ID: <BLU133-W40D21A050B43647D8B8D53ADBF0@phx.gbl>

I don't know what state you are in, but the Florida stickers of inspection on
the pumps simply state that the pump and gallon start as zero nothing about
accuracy. SOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! Really makes you think, how many ways are there to
screw the consumer.
Bill
BJ7



> From: donyarber at earthlink.net> To: Healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Thu, 29 May
2008 06:32:02 -0500> Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey (Back to Gas)> > Has anyone
ever experienced putting 7.7 gallons of gas in a 7 gallon > container?> I took
a 7 gallon container to get gas for my tractor and when it was full > the
register said 7.7 gallons. I complained to the manager and he said the > State
had just measured the pump register.> > I have a feeling that sometimes we are
being ripped off at the pumps while > we are being ripped off at the pumps.> >
Has anyone else experienced this??> > Just curious.> > Don> former BAN owner>
Author of "Bodies and Beaches" and "Corpses and Canyons"> Find news about my
books at> www.kipyardleymysteries.com>
_______________________________________________>

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu May 29 16:38:19 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 06:38:19 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] desperately seeking generator armature or replacement
 generator
In-Reply-To: <001b01c8c19b$4e47d040$c537bf83@richard7je7n03>
References: <001b01c8c19b$4e47d040$c537bf83@richard7je7n03>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805291538u3e193338l6b91126cd16b229e@mail.gmail.com>

Rich -

Tacoma is a big enough town.  There should be an automotive electric
shop there or nearby - if you are nice to them they may be able to re
wrap the armature the same day.

Alan



On 5/29/08, Richard Bittmann <edmyed at harbornet.com> wrote:
> We're scheduled to go on the British Car Week Rally & Tour to Hood River on
> Saturday but have  a "fried" generator.  Need to get repair parts or
> re-built
> generator by Friday May 30th.  Can anyone help?
>
> Rich & Gretehcn Bittmann
> BJ7 Tacoma
>
> Lucas markings
> 22530B       3     62   12V
> C45PV6  L   0
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'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Thu May 29 17:18:51 2008
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (Rick Neville)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 16:18:51 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Stop me before I &nbsp again!
Message-ID: <987284.22766.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

As was evident from my last post "&amp;nbsp" appears&nbsp; as if by magic, without me typing&nbsp; it.&nbsp; God, please make it stop!&nbsp; Any of you more&nbsp; computer literate listerati able to help me make it go away?&nbsp; My browser is Firefox, connecting to the list through Yahoo Mail. Only happens when I post to this list.

Thanks,
Rick

From clocks at midcoast.com  Thu May 29 17:59:23 2008
From: clocks at midcoast.com (James Lea)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 19:59:23 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Friday funny slightly early.
Message-ID: <008701c8c1e8$04918c00$0201a8c0@JIM>

I was walking past the mental hospital the other day, and all the patients 
were shouting, '13...13....13...13.'

The fence was too high to see over, but I saw a little gap in the planks and 
looked through to see what was going on.

Some bastard poked me in the eye with a stick.

Then they all started shouting. '14...14...14...14....'

Cheers, JL 

From wkollar at nycap.rr.com  Thu May 29 18:41:50 2008
From: wkollar at nycap.rr.com (Bill)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 20:41:50 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Stop me before I &nbsp again!
In-Reply-To: <987284.22766.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <8CBD29376322422CAAF5509714A249C4@RAPTOR>

I don't profess to know what is causing this to happen but here's a thought.
The letters &nbsp; are used to create an extra blank space between words
when writing a line of text when creating a web page.  Maybe for some reason
Firefox is automatically inserting it in place of an extra space that you
are typing in your message between words or sentences.




-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+wkollar=nycap.rr.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+wkollar=nycap.rr.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Rick Neville
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 7:19 PM
To: Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Stop me before I &nbsp again!

As was evident from my last post "&amp;nbsp" appears&nbsp; as if by magic,
without me typing&nbsp; it.&nbsp; God, please make it stop!&nbsp; Any of you
more&nbsp; computer literate listerati able to help me make it go
away?&nbsp; My browser is Firefox, connecting to the list through Yahoo
Mail. Only happens when I post to this list.

Thanks,
Rick
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

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From nickzarkades at comcast.net  Thu May 29 18:42:43 2008
From: nickzarkades at comcast.net (nickzarkades at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 00:42:43 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Strange Problem
Message-ID: <053020080042.23125.483F4D8300061ED600005A5522120207849C0A0B0E059D0E96050C0702@comcast.net>

Thanks to all that responded to (Strange Problem). The winner was Mike Salter, he was right, it was loose carb needle.

Thanks again,
nickz
66bj8

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu May 29 19:43:33 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 19:43:33 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Stop me before I &nbsp again!
References: <987284.22766.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <005801c8c1f6$9388f0c0$6801a8c0@shop>

Rick:

<<My browser is Firefox, connecting to the list through Yahoo Mail. Only happens when I post to this list.>>

At precisely 6:59PM CDT yesterday I sent the following:
<quote>

While Al's comments are pretty much true...............
<<What is a &nbsp? or is Yahoo following AOL's lead.>>
The answer to Quentin's question above is YES.  Yahoo is also out side of the RFC Rules which are "supposed" to be the governing rules.
Gmail IS third.
</quote>

BECAUSE MailMan (the List software program) CONFORMS (and the gents work VERY HARD at doing so) to the RFC Rules, your problem, just like the other users of above cited 
"free email offerings" HAVE a problem which has NOTHING to do with Mark's setup.

The only "free email service" I know of is MSN.  There may be others (but I doubt it<G>).

Does the ISP Service you use (Comcast, ATT, Galaxyinternet, SBCglobal, etc.) offer you the use of "Mailbox(s)"??  USE one.

Ed

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu May 29 22:17:16 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 22:17:16 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Very Nice Healey on ebay
References: <ff59076c0805282013v7b09897hf6fbab107a968701@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <005601c8c20c$0be719b0$6801a8c0@shop>

<<but I have to admit, this is very very pretty:>>

Understatement, Alan !!!  Didn't sell tho<G> !!

Some very serious "attention to detail" if pics are actual !!

Can you say Stingray??  LOL

From dwhite4949 at wowway.com  Fri May 30 06:34:20 2008
From: dwhite4949 at wowway.com (Daniel and Diane White)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 08:34:20 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] A senior citizen and his Austin-Healey
In-Reply-To: <20080525192713.SCK59.353319.root@fepweb14>
References: <20080525192713.SCK59.353319.root@fepweb14>
Message-ID: <483FF44C.2050106@wowway.com>

A Michigan senior citizen decided to take his newly restored Austin-
Healey roadster out for a spin.  Taking off down the road, he floored it
to 80 mph enjoying the wind blowing through what little hair he had left.
"Amazing," he thought as he flew down I-75, pushing the pedal even more.
Looking in his rear view mirror, he saw the state police behind him,
blue lights flashing and siren blaring. He floored it to 100 mph, then
110, then 120. Suddenly he thought, "What am I doing? I'm too old for
this" and pulled over to await the officer's arrival. Pulling in behind
him, the trooper walked up to the the car - the officer looked at his
watch and said, "Sir, my shift ends in 30 minutes.  Today is Friday. If
you can give me a reason for speeding that I've never heard before, I'll
let you go."  The old gentleman paused. Then said, "Years ago, my wife
ran off with a Michigan State Trooper. I thought you were bringing her
back."
"Have a good day, sir," replied the officer.

From glemon at neb.rr.com  Fri May 30 06:40:01 2008
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 07:40:01 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 fuel pump access
References: <ff59076c0805282013v7b09897hf6fbab107a968701@mail.gmail.com>
	<005601c8c20c$0be719b0$6801a8c0@shop>
Message-ID: <002101c8c252$47caf7d0$6601a8c0@toshibauser>

This is a question I got from  someone in my club, not being familiar with 
the later Healeys as much I don't know the answer, bt someone on the list 
does I am sure:

"A quick question not related to Fish Night: apparently the electric fuel 
pump on my BJ8 has taken ill and will require
some time in a Healey hospital. This Sunday I decided to remove it, but 
unlike the 1000-6 that I owned 45 years ago,
the 3000's fuel pump is not accessed simply by lifting up the rear seat on 
the passenger side. I tried everything I could
think of to get at it, but could not get the rear seat to budge. Is it 
possible that it is only accessible from underneath?
Or is there some way to remove the back seat that is not obvious to one who 
is mechanically-challenged?

Any advice or direction you might be able offer would be GREATLY 
appreciated!   Jim Olson"

I'll forward the information--thanks, Greg Lemon



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ed's Shop" <shop at justbrits.com>
To: "Healey" <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 11:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Very Nice Healey on ebay


> <<but I have to admit, this is very very pretty:>>
>
> Understatement, Alan !!!  Didn't sell tho<G> !!
>
> Some very serious "attention to detail" if pics are actual !!
>
> Can you say Stingray??  LOL
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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Fri May 30 07:06:01 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 9:06:01 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 fuel pump access
Message-ID: <15429577.1230961212152761389.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web08-z02>

Greg, the BJ8 rear seat pans have four studs that project through the fixed seat structure and are secured wtih nuts from below.  The fuel pump will be accessible after removing the right rear wheel, which you have to do to remove the seat nuts anyway.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA



---- Greg Lemon <glemon at neb.rr.com> wrote: 
> This is a question I got from  someone in my club, not being familiar with 
> the later Healeys as much I don't know the answer, bt someone on the list 
> does I am sure:
> "A quick question not related to Fish Night: apparently the electric fuel 
> pump on my BJ8 has taken ill and will require
> some time in a Healey hospital. This Sunday I decided to remove it, but 
> unlike the 1000-6 that I owned 45 years ago,
> the 3000's fuel pump is not accessed simply by lifting up the rear seat on 
> the passenger side. I tried everything I could
> think of to get at it, but could not get the rear seat to budge. Is it 
> possible that it is only accessible from underneath?
> Or is there some way to remove the back seat that is not obvious to one who 
> is mechanically-challenged?
> 
> Any advice or direction you might be able offer would be GREATLY 
> appreciated!   Jim Olson"
> 
> I'll forward the information--thanks, Greg Lemon

From jculphealey at yahoo.com  Fri May 30 07:37:33 2008
From: jculphealey at yahoo.com (Jim Culp)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 06:37:33 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners
Message-ID: <444019.33768.qm@web46308.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Hello all,

Has a "Young Healey Owners" club or segment of one of the two national clubs been brought up for discussion?&nbsp; It seems to me that the median age of current Healey owners is probably north of 50 years of age (not that theres anything wrong with that), and there doesn't seem to be a crop of younger enthusiasts coming up behind the current generation of owners to carry on the torch.

It would seem to me that developing interest in a younger group of enthusiasts would be beneficial to the clubs and the marque as whole.

I'm 36 and I haven't met any owners within 5 years of my age in my 4 years of ownership.&nbsp; 

I'm just throwing the idea out there...

Jim

From britcrs at gmail.com  Fri May 30 08:04:47 2008
From: britcrs at gmail.com (Marvin James)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 07:04:47 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Dash Color
Message-ID: <cd33dd3a0805300704g571787fdi295b227397cda0cb@mail.gmail.com>

Anderson/Moment says the raised portion of the 100 dash should be "light
non-reflective silver". Anyone have a more specific recommendation? The rest
of the dash is black and I've got that figured out.

Marv J

From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com  Fri May 30 08:12:44 2008
From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 16:12:44 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Dash Color
In-Reply-To: <cd33dd3a0805300704g571787fdi295b227397cda0cb@mail.gmail.com>
References: <cd33dd3a0805300704g571787fdi295b227397cda0cb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA81750043D18BA@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com>

 Hi Marv,
I used the colour shade as on the dunlop silver painted wire wheels.
Think it is very close to original colour.

Josef Eckert

From maxxadams at excite.com  Fri May 30 08:19:08 2008
From: maxxadams at excite.com (michael adams)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 10:19:08 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners
Message-ID: <20080530141908.5BC7B8B337@xprdmxin.myway.com>

Jim,
I am 39 and your observations are correct.  We have the same problem in the Antique and Classic boat club I belong to as well.

Max




 --- On Fri 05/30, Jim Culp < jculphealey at yahoo.com > wrote:
From: Jim Culp [mailto: jculphealey at yahoo.com]
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 06:37:33 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners

Hello all,Has a "Young Healey Owners" club or segment of one of the two national clubs been brought up for discussion?  It seems to me that the median age of current Healey owners is probably north of 50 years of age (not that theres anything wrong with that), and there doesn't seem to be a crop of younger enthusiasts coming up behind the current generation of owners to carry on the torch.It would seem to me that developing interest in a younger group of enthusiasts would be beneficial to the clubs and the marque as whole.I'm 36 and I haven't met any owners within 5 years of my age in my 4 years of ownership.  I'm just throwing the idea out there...Jim_______________________________________________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
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From 57healey at gmail.com  Fri May 30 08:25:02 2008
From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 09:25:02 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners
In-Reply-To: <444019.33768.qm@web46308.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <444019.33768.qm@web46308.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <743b1e2f0805300725s2ea17419t2746d99f650e49b2@mail.gmail.com>

I'm 39 and their are a few other thirtysomthings around here.  The
question is how to attract our age.  I don't have a single friend from
outside this world that is into old cars at all.

I know the "Future 50" is working to get teens and young adults into
Healeys, but I think the opportunity is our age because we have the
money to actually own a car!

If someone comes up with ideas, I would happily help with the effort,

Patton

On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 8:37 AM, Jim Culp <jculphealey at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> Has a "Young Healey Owners" club or segment of one of the two national clubs been brought up for discussion?  It seems to me that the median age of current Healey owners is probably north of 50 years of age (not that theres anything wrong with that), and there doesn't seem to be a crop of younger enthusiasts coming up behind the current generation of owners to carry on the torch.
>
> It would seem to me that developing interest in a younger group of enthusiasts would be beneficial to the clubs and the marque as whole.
>
> I'm 36 and I haven't met any owners within 5 years of my age in my 4 years of ownership.
>
> I'm just throwing the idea out there...
>
> Jim
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-- 
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1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."

From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Fri May 30 08:30:25 2008
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 07:30:25 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Brake drum roundness
Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904B3F@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>

I gave my car to a shop to have the hand brake bracket rewelded on the
frame. They missadjusted the hand brake at the drums. Consequently I
have had dragging brakes for 100 miles worth of trips. I should have
checked when the handbrake handle would only rise 2 clicks! Only one
trip was long enough for the brakes to stink and draw attention to
themselves. I am going to check the drums and maybe get new springs. I
think the drums are warped and might need turning. How round should the
drums be? I have a spare set with less fins that I could use.
Ken Freese
65 BJ8

From wbagby45 at aol.com  Fri May 30 08:34:38 2008
From: wbagby45 at aol.com (WBagby45)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 10:34:38 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners
In-Reply-To: <20080530141908.5BC7B8B337@xprdmxin.myway.com>
References: <20080530141908.5BC7B8B337@xprdmxin.myway.com>
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The young healey group is called "The Future Fifty"  I believe?  Look on the Austin Healey Clube of America website and see if there is not a link.  The head is a young guy from Louisville, Kentucky I believe?

Wright



In a message dated 05/30/08 10:20:19 Eastern Daylight Time, maxxadams at excite.com writes:
Jim, 
I am 39 and your observations are correct.  We have the same problem in the Antique and Classic boat club I belong to as well. 

Max 




--- On Fri 05/30, Jim Culp < jculphealey at yahoo.com > wrote: 
From: Jim Culp [mailto: jculphealey at yahoo.com] 
To: healeys at autox.team.net 
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 06:37:33 -0700 (PDT) 
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners 

Hello all,Has a "Young Healey Owners" club or segment of one of the two national clubs been brought up for discussion?  It seems to me that the median age of current Healey owners is probably north of 50 years of age (not that theres anything wrong with that), and there doesn't seem to be a crop of younger enthusiasts coming up behind the current generation of owners to carry on the torch.It would seem to me that developing interest in a younger group of enthusiasts would be beneficial to the clubs and the marque as whole.I'm 36 and I haven't met any owners within 5 years of my age in my 4 years of ownership.  I'm just throwing the idea out there...Jim_______________________________________________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 
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From jcapezzuti at aol.com  Fri May 30 08:38:42 2008
From: jcapezzuti at aol.com (jcapezzuti at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 10:38:42 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners
In-Reply-To: <20080530141908.5BC7B8B337@xprdmxin.myway.com>
References: <20080530141908.5BC7B8B337@xprdmxin.myway.com>
Message-ID: <8CA9079FE26D1ED-794-893@WEBMAIL-DC14.sysops.aol.com>

Agreed,? I truly enjoy sharing the experience with all Healey Owners regardless of age; but wish I knew a few more folks my age with the same interest.? I'm 31 and have had my current Healey BJ7?for the last 5 years and a BJ8 for a year before that....? Along with a with TR's and an E Type.....

I'm expecting a baby boy in August....... His name ..... Austin!? :)

You should see the Packard club I belong to............?? I'm definitely out of place.....? :)

I'm game if someone wants to try to put something together.

Jeff



-----Original Message-----
From: michael adams <maxxadams at excite.com>
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Fri, 30 May 2008 10:19 am
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Young Healey owners



Jim,
I am 39 and your observations are correct.  We have the same problem in the 
Antique and Classic boat club I belong to as well.

Max




 --- On Fri 05/30, Jim Culp < jculphealey at yahoo.com > wrote:
From: Jim Culp [mailto: jculphealey at yahoo.com]
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 06:37:33 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners

Hello all,Has a "Young Healey Owners" club or segment of one of the two national 
clubs been brought up for discussion?  It seems to me that the median age of 
current Healey owners is probably north of 50 years of age (not that theres 
anything wrong with that), and there doesn't seem to be a crop of younger 
enthusiasts coming up behind the current generation of owners to carry on the 
torch.It would seem to me that developing interest in a younger group of 
enthusiasts would be beneficial to the clubs and the marque as whole.I'm 36 and 
I haven't met any owners within 5 years of my age in my 4 years of ownership.  
I'm just throwing the idea out there...Jim_______________________________________________Support 
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From 57healey at gmail.com  Fri May 30 08:45:34 2008
From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 09:45:34 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners
In-Reply-To: <8b0b5863.4994.4da6.b811.f6f52c0919bd@aol.com>
References: <20080530141908.5BC7B8B337@xprdmxin.myway.com>
	<8b0b5863.4994.4da6.b811.f6f52c0919bd@aol.com>
Message-ID: <743b1e2f0805300745u47c70da0r622b4b307bb941ef@mail.gmail.com>

As I understand it, the future 50 is geared for the younger audience
than we are talking about here.

On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 9:34 AM, WBagby45 <wbagby45 at aol.com> wrote:
> The young healey group is called "The Future Fifty"  I believe?  Look on the Austin Healey Clube of America website and see if there is not a link.  The head is a young guy from Louisville, Kentucky I believe?
>
> Wright


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

From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net  Fri May 30 09:02:31 2008
From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ronald J. Ray)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 10:02:31 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners
In-Reply-To: <444019.33768.qm@web46308.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKOEELDCAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>

Jim,

I bought my Healey when I was 18 years old, just out of high school.  The
people I knew back then that owned Healeys were close to my age or were in
their 30s and racing Bugeyes in  SCCA.  Now, 37 years later, the majority of
people I know with Healeys are 10 years older than I am.  Just check out the
pictures in either of the Austin Healey club magazines and it's easy to tell
that Healey ownership today is dominated by a generation of individuals in
their 60s.  Consequently, this is true for the governing powers of the
national clubs as well.  "Not that there is anything wrong with that."
Almost everyone I know that owns a Healey can be consider the nicest people
you will ever meet.  Perhaps what you are expressing is that sometimes, due
to the age differences,  it is difficult to have more in common with these
wonderful people than just the cars we love to drive.

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 Jim Culp
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 7:38 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners


Hello all,

Has a "Young Healey Owners" club or segment of one of the two national clubs
been brought up for discussion?&nbsp; It seems to me that the median age of
current Healey owners is probably north of 50 years of age (not that theres
anything wrong with that), and there doesn't seem to be a crop of younger
enthusiasts coming up behind the current generation of owners to carry on
the torch.

It would seem to me that developing interest in a younger group of
enthusiasts would be beneficial to the clubs and the marque as whole.

I'm 36 and I haven't met any owners within 5 years of my age in my 4 years
of ownership.&nbsp;

I'm just throwing the idea out there...

Jim

From rdavies1 at cox.net  Fri May 30 09:03:11 2008
From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 08:03:11 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 fuel pump access
In-Reply-To: <002101c8c252$47caf7d0$6601a8c0@toshibauser>
References: <ff59076c0805282013v7b09897hf6fbab107a968701@mail.gmail.com><005601c8c20c$0be719b0$6801a8c0@shop>
	<002101c8c252$47caf7d0$6601a8c0@toshibauser>
Message-ID: <04c301c8c266$470cc0d0$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>

Jim:

Make sure you test the pump in the car before removing/replacing it.

I thought my BJ8's pump was bad but it turned out to be the 40yo wiring
instead. Found that only after removing it.
Also I found that I had to remove the two vertical screws on the back-rest
(squib/squab?) then lift the top half way up, then push on the back rest and
only then would the seats come up and out because of the angles of the
studs. Yes, I had removed the four wing-nuts from below first :-)
I just got my car back from my mechanic who checked my re-wiring and
installed a second pump with a three-way hidden switch. #1pump, off, #2
pump.
Ron Davies
SoCal
67 BJ8
97 DB7

From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net  Fri May 30 09:03:27 2008
From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 08:03:27 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners
References: <20080530141908.5BC7B8B337@xprdmxin.myway.com>
	<8b0b5863.4994.4da6.b811.f6f52c0919bd@aol.com>
Message-ID: <009101c8c266$50d8d720$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>

I think the best way to introduce young people is start with your relatives. 
My daughters helped restore both my cars and are active in club events to 
some extent.  They help out with the club car show and love to drive the 
cars on rallys.  One daughter calls the red TR3A the "boy magnet".  The 
other prefers the Healey.  They bring their friends over and ask to borrow 
the cars to take them for a ride.  It has been a good family hobby.

Jerry
TR3A
BN4
BJ8 project 

From jodyfkerr at gmail.com  Fri May 30 09:11:28 2008
From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 08:11:28 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners
In-Reply-To: <009101c8c266$50d8d720$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
References: <20080530141908.5BC7B8B337@xprdmxin.myway.com>
	<8b0b5863.4994.4da6.b811.f6f52c0919bd@aol.com>
	<009101c8c266$50d8d720$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
Message-ID: <471534970805300811g76f216b5r74a995f736c78f9d@mail.gmail.com>

I think there's more of us 30's folks around than people realize....

But with work, families, soccer matches, PTA meetings, etc... It's
very hard for most of us to attend the larger events.

Jody (33)

On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 8:03 AM, Jerry Costanzo
<grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net> wrote:
> I think the best way to introduce young people is start with your relatives.
> My daughters helped restore both my cars and are active in club events to
> some extent.  They help out with the club car show and love to drive the
> cars on rallys.  One daughter calls the red TR3A the "boy magnet".  The
> other prefers the Healey.  They bring their friends over and ask to borrow
> the cars to take them for a ride.  It has been a good family hobby.
>
> Jerry
> TR3A
> BN4
> BJ8 project
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1953 Studebaker Champion
1959 Studebaker Lark VII Hot Rod
1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854)

"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn
from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent
disinclination to do so."
--Douglas Adams

From jcapezzuti at aol.com  Fri May 30 09:18:49 2008
From: jcapezzuti at aol.com (jcapezzuti at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 11:18:49 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners
In-Reply-To: <009101c8c266$50d8d720$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
References: <20080530141908.5BC7B8B337@xprdmxin.myway.com>
	<8b0b5863.4994.4da6.b811.f6f52c0919bd@aol.com>
	<009101c8c266$50d8d720$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
Message-ID: <8CA907F989F0957-794-BAD@WEBMAIL-DC14.sysops.aol.com>

I couldn't agree more on this one!? My 11 yr old son enjoys going for rides and helping me change the oil.....? His friends and the other kids in the neighborhood always ask for rides or come check it out when it's out of the garage. 




-----Original Message-----
From: Jerry Costanzo <grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net>
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Fri, 30 May 2008 11:03 am
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Young Healey owners



I think the best way to introduce young people is start with your relatives. 
My daughters helped restore both my cars and are active in club events to 
some extent.  They help out with the club car show and love to drive the 
cars on rallys.  One daughter calls the red TR3A the "boy magnet".  The 
other prefers the Healey.  They bring their friends over and ask to borrow 
the cars to take them for a ride.  It has been a good family hobby.

Jerry
TR3A
BN4
BJ8 project 
Healeys at autox.team.net
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From jculphealey at yahoo.com  Fri May 30 09:28:00 2008
From: jculphealey at yahoo.com (Jim Culp)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 08:28:00 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey Owners
Message-ID: <761719.72332.qm@web46314.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Ron

I probably should have been more clear, but in the spirit of brevity, I probably wasn't.&nbsp; 

I
know many car guys who are in an age group higher than mine.&nbsp; I enjoy
their company and I think that for the most part car guys are
"ageless".&nbsp; If you talked to them over the phone without meeting them
in person, you would have a hard time telling their age. &nbsp; I find that
the group of guys in their 60's have a vast amount of knowledge and
experience which is invaluable to people of all ages.&nbsp; I love you old
farts:)

My concern is that there isn't a *large* generation of
Healey owners coming behind the current crop and I think that's a
shame.&nbsp; 

I think that there is (as evidenced by the replies so
far) a group of young(er) owners out there, but the number needs to be
larger to sustain these cars and their history.&nbsp; A club or part of a
club dedicated to nurturing this group would be helpful to everyone who
loves the marque IMO.&nbsp; I meant no disrespect to anyone.

Jim

From: Ronald J. Ray &lt;ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net&gt;
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Young Healey owners
To: jculphealey at yahoo.com, healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Friday, May 30, 2008, 3:02 PM

Jim,

I bought my Healey when I was 18 years old, just out of high school.  The
people I knew back then that owned Healeys were close to my age or were in
their 30s and racing Bugeyes in  SCCA.  Now, 37 years later, the majority of
people I know
 with Healeys are 10 years older than I am.  Just check out the
pictures in either of the Austin Healey club magazines and it's easy to
tell
that Healey ownership today is dominated by a generation of individuals in
their 60s.  Consequently, this is true for the governing powers of the
national clubs as well.  "Not that there is anything wrong with
that."
Almost everyone I know that owns a Healey can be consider the nicest people
you will ever meet.  Perhaps what you are expressing is that sometimes, due
to the age differences,  it is difficult to have more in common with these
wonderful people than just the cars we love to drive.

Ron

From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net  Fri May 30 09:32:53 2008
From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ronald J. Ray)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 10:32:53 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners
In-Reply-To: <121874.46884.qm@web46312.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKGEENDCAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>

Jim,

I agree completely with what you are saying.

My other concern is that, since there appears to be a limited number of
"next generation" individuals that seem interested in Healeys, the market
value of our cars may drop drastically from what may be a value that is at
it's peak.  The other possibility is that by the time I am ready to sell my
Healey, or I am dead, the car will be worth more than someone like me would
ever be able to afford.
Actually, right now, the cars are worth more than I can afford.

Ron
  -----Original Message-----
  From: Jim Culp [mailto:jculphealey at yahoo.com]
  Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 9:17 AM
  To: healeys at autox.team.net; Ronald J. Ray
  Subject: RE: [Healeys] Young Healey owners


        Ron

        I probable should have been more clear, but in the spirit of
brevity, I probably wasn't clear.

        I know many car guys who are in an age group higher than mine.  I
enjoy their company and I think that for the most part car guys are
"ageless".  If you talked to them over the phone without meeting them in
person, you would have a hard time telling their age.   I find that the
group of guys in their 60's have a vast amount of knowledge and experience
which is invaluable to people of all ages.  I love you old farts:)

        My concern is that there isn't a *large* generation of Healey owners
coming behind the current crop and I think that's a shame.

        I think that there is (as evidenced by the replies so far) a group
of young(er) owners out there, but the number needs to be larger to sustain
these cars and their history.  A club or part of a club dedicated to
nurturing this group would be helpful to everyone who loves the marque IMO.
I meant no disrespect to anyone.

        Jim

From glemon at neb.rr.com  Fri May 30 10:29:33 2008
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (glemon at neb.rr.com)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 11:29:33 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners
Message-ID: <24150290.451341212164973710.JavaMail.root@hrndva-web03-z02>

I remember the first time a noticed an LBC, it was a TR2 or 3, as I was maybe 4 or 5 years old at the time I couldn't make the distinction, but remember it well enough to identify it as a Triumph.  Anyway, it was parked a block or so away on a nice spring morning and I noticed it as a roamed the neighborhood unsupervised as I liked to do back then (and I should add no one raised an eyebrow about it back then either, but I digress)

Anyway, back the present, we do have an event beginning tomorrow if I am not mistaken, "Drive Your British Car Week"

If you can do it, drive it to work, take a young colleague to lunch in it, drive it around the neighborhood, park it in front of the house instead of in the garage, maybe a young impressionable lad or lass will see it and be stricken for life, stranger things have happened.

Greg Lemon

From theswed at hotmail.com  Fri May 30 10:38:45 2008
From: theswed at hotmail.com (Kenny J)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 09:38:45 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners
In-Reply-To: <009101c8c266$50d8d720$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
References: <20080530141908.5BC7B8B337@xprdmxin.myway.com>
	<8b0b5863.4994.4da6.b811.f6f52c0919bd@aol.com> 
	<009101c8c266$50d8d720$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
Message-ID: <BAY139-W346A74B7471CB60EA5121AB3BE0@phx.gbl>

I was introduced to Healeys when I saw pictures of my parents' BT-7.
Unfortunately, my mom was rear ended and the car was destroyed.  While growing
up, I always told my dad I was going to buy one.  Once I got some disposable
income, I bought one.  I bought my Healey 7 years ago when I was 29.

My kids helped me throughout the 4 year restoration.  They love it.  I take
them to school in "the Race Car" (what they call it) and their friends swarm
around it. The best thing we can do to promote the marque to the young is
DRIVE them!!!  To most kids, a car show is simply an outdoor museum. Most cars
are brought in on a trailer and big "don't touch" signs are everywhere.
That's no fun.   When kids can SEE, TOUCH, and HEAR the car go down the road
it excites them. When they are excited about something they become involved.

Kenny
'61 BT-7








> From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Fri, 30
May 2008 08:03:27 -0700> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Young Healey owners> > I think
the best way to introduce young people is start with your relatives. > My
daughters helped restore both my cars and are active in club events to > some
extent. They help out with the club car show and love to drive the > cars on
rallys. One daughter calls the red TR3A the "boy magnet". The > other prefers
the Healey. They bring their friends over and ask to borrow > the cars to take
them for a ride. It has been a good family hobby.> > Jerry> TR3A> BN4> BJ8
project > _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net
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From helyjohn at cablespeed.com  Fri May 30 11:38:43 2008
From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 09:38:43 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  Young Healey owners
Message-ID: <87DD119DEF8E4953A838A7BEB5A7E795@FRED>

My 40 year old son has "first dibs" on my original, unrestored 1960 BT7 if I 
ever decide to sell it.  It was our family car when he was small...then he 
grew legs :-)  He currently drives a C5 Corvette and a Prius.  His 4 
daughters always ask for rides when they visit.

John Snyder
1959 BN7
1960 BT7
1961 BN7 MK2
1962 BT7 MK2


>I couldn't agree more on this one!? My 11 yr old son enjoys going for rides 
>and helping me change the oil.....? His friends and the other kids in the 
>neighborhood always ask for rides or come check it out when it's out of the 
>garage.

From ggilliam at usol.com  Fri May 30 11:14:20 2008
From: ggilliam at usol.com (ggilliam at usol.com)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 17:14:20 GMT
Subject: [Healeys] OD condition check?
Message-ID: <200805301714.m4UHEKvv016228@smtp.usol.com>

Hey List,
  I would like to know if there is a way to test the static condition of 
a trans/OD while off the car.
  I have a "spare" centershift/OD I hope to install in place of my 
sideshift, no OD with clanking 1st gear and bad synchro. It would 
be beneficial to test, etc. before installing.
  I have a centershift tunnel, but what other difficulties will I 
encounter with the replacement?
 Thanks to all,
  Gordy
  '57 BN4, Longbridge
   Fenton,
MI

From kit at henrymotorsports.com  Fri May 30 11:23:33 2008
From: kit at henrymotorsports.com (Kit Henry)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 13:23:33 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] The time has come
Message-ID: <006001c8c279$e380a770$030ba8c0@henryfce283bea>

Healey List:

The time has come that something has to go so that my son can continue to
race, and I can lower some bad business debts.
My 1965 Austin Healy 3000 is up for sale
Photos later this weekend
Believe there are pictures currently on www.henrymotorcar.com

Decent Daily Driver, by no means a trailer queen, though has that potential
Needs to be repainted Lacquer sat in the sun in a garage and is chipping off
Cream with Red interior
Transmission leaks though shifts well and the O/D works fine
Normal Scuttle Shake lessened when wheels were balanced
No rust that I am aware of as I believe if there was nay it was all taken car
of by previous owner
Chrome in very good to excellent condition
New Battery last night, fired right up, Drove it around shop, brake hanging up
after winter storage
Dash wood in decent to above average shape

Car will not be given away Current thought of $30,000 as this car has the
potential to be a awesome car with not a ton put in it

Checking to see what I have in spare and whether they go with it or separate

Do have a spare set of Carbs, all polished a gorgeous never installed on car
Make Offer

Kit Henry

Bellevue, Ohio   20 minutes south of Cedar Point
419-217-0685

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Fri May 30 11:52:45 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 13:52:45 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners
Message-ID: <d14.26b77e51.357198ed@aol.com>

Jim--
 
AHCA has been pushing its "Future 50" concept for several years, directed,  
however, to kids and teens.
 
Best--Michael Oritt
------------------------------------------
 
In a message dated 5/30/2008 9:37:54 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
jculphealey at yahoo.com writes:
 
Has a  "Young Healey Owners" club or segment of one of the two national clubs 
been  brought up for discussion, etc.




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From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Fri May 30 13:32:40 2008
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 12:32:40 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 Clutch slave rod travel
Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904B4F@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>

Is there a standard distance the slave cylinder rod should move when all
parts are working perfectly?
My fresh trans seems to have more difficulty leaving gears then entering
them.
Ken Freese
65 BJ8

From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Fri May 30 13:48:15 2008
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 12:48:15 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] 100S road test on EBAY
Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904B50@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>

http://cgi.ebay.com/SPORTS-CARS-and-Specials-No-4_W0QQitemZ200227739249Q
QcmdZViewItem?hash=item200227739249&_trkparms=72%3A552%7C39%3A1%7C65%3A1
2&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

There is a good 100S road test in this magazine. It even shows probable
original seat belts.
Ken Freese

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Fri May 30 13:57:10 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 15:57:10 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
References: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC><000001c8c0bb$fffd0b10$1002a8c0@TRACY>
	<743b1e2f0805280522j711c0c3oefbf55e49c6dbb1a@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY112-W274F3EF5525F975FCDBD8DB5BC0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <015101c8c28f$59268e30$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

I haven't received one either. Could be because we're Canadian (outside his 
home country)

Rich


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Swain" <rjswain at hotmail.com>
To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 1:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry


> I'm beginning to feel left out. I haven't received a letter. Could it be
> because I own "the least disireable" (although not to me) Big Healey - a
> 100-Six or is it because I live in Canada? I want to be able to be 
> incensed
> like so many other listers.
>
> Rick
> '59 BN4
> ----------------------------------------
>> Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 07:22:25 -0500
>> From: 57healey at gmail.com
>> To: bighealey at charter.net
>> CC: healeys at autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
>>
>> Just to stir the pot, he seems to be Mercedes shopping as well
>>
>> http://forums.190slgroup.com/showthread.php?p=50682
>>
>> Have fun,
>>
>> Patton
>>
>> On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 7:11 AM, Tracy Drummond  wrote:
>>> Len,
>>>
>>> I got mine yesterday and promptly called Peter.  He responded with "too
>>> expensive for my pocketbook" when I offered my 1960BT7 driver for $42K.
>>>
>>> I tossed the letter when he turned down my price.  Hard to tell what
> address
>>> list he is working from.
>>>
>>> Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
>>> President AHCUSA              www.healey.org>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX
>> 1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."
>> _______________________________________________
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From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Fri May 30 14:18:45 2008
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard  Hartnett)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 13:18:45 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners
In-Reply-To: <444019.33768.qm@web46308.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <444019.33768.qm@web46308.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <DC89E91D64EA4EE28A6B2E7AC0221450@LeonardPC>

A couple of years ago, I planned a club day trip that was supposed to 
involve children.  It was a trip to the Charles Shultz "Peanuts" museum in 
Santa Rosa, CA.  It seems the adults were more interested than any children. 
After British Car Week, another opportunity is the National Ice Cream Social 
in August.  What kids don't like ice cream?  Take them in the Healey and it 
is a double whammy.

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


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Culp" <jculphealey at yahoo.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 6:37 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners


> Hello all,
>
> Has a "Young Healey Owners" club or segment of one of the two national 
> clubs been brought up for discussion?&nbsp; It seems to me that the median 
> age of current Healey owners is probably north of 50 years of age (not 
> that theres anything wrong with that), and there doesn't seem to be a crop 
> of younger enthusiasts coming up behind the current generation of owners 
> to carry on the torch.
>
> It would seem to me that developing interest in a younger group of 
> enthusiasts would be beneficial to the clubs and the marque as whole.
>
> I'm 36 and I haven't met any owners within 5 years of my age in my 4 years 
> of ownership.&nbsp;
>
> I'm just throwing the idea out there...
>
> Jim
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From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Fri May 30 14:32:59 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 16:32:59 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
In-Reply-To: <015101c8c28f$59268e30$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>
References: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>
	<000001c8c0bb$fffd0b10$1002a8c0@TRACY>
	<743b1e2f0805280522j711c0c3oefbf55e49c6dbb1a@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY112-W274F3EF5525F975FCDBD8DB5BC0@phx.gbl>
	<015101c8c28f$59268e30$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <003901c8c294$59a96080$0cfc2180$@net>

I am still upset. Keep walking down to my mailbox and there is nothing from
him. Have asked the neighbors and they haven't received any of my mail. My
postman says I have received everything. I think that I will stiff him on
his Christmas tip check this year because he has obviously shortstopped this
very important mailing.

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: Friday, May 30, 2008 3:57 PM
To: Rick Swain; Healey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry

I haven't received one either. Could be because we're Canadian (outside his 
home country)

Rich


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Swain" <rjswain at hotmail.com>
To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 1:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry


> I'm beginning to feel left out. I haven't received a letter. Could it be
> because I own "the least disireable" (although not to me) Big Healey - a
> 100-Six or is it because I live in Canada? I want to be able to be 
> incensed
> like so many other listers.
>
> Rick
> '59 BN4
> ----------------------------------------

From design at soltec.net  Fri May 30 14:51:12 2008
From: design at soltec.net (Andrew Fell Architecture Design)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 22:51:12 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners
In-Reply-To: <DC89E91D64EA4EE28A6B2E7AC0221450@LeonardPC>
Message-ID: <1562688349.8841212180672440.JavaMail.root@white.riverwatcher.com>

I'll chime in....

I'm 47 and have had my BJ7 for about 8 years now.  My daughter has already laid claim to it when my feeble knees can't take it any more. (but that's going to be a long wait)

Andrew Fell
Urbana, Illinois


----- Original Message -----
From: "Leonard Hartnett" <thehartnetts at earthlink.net>
To: "Healey Mail List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 3:18:45 PM (GMT-0600) America/Chicago
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Young Healey owners

A couple of years ago, I planned a club day trip that was supposed to 
involve children.  It was a trip to the Charles Shultz "Peanuts" museum in 
Santa Rosa, CA.  It seems the adults were more interested than any children. 
After British Car Week, another opportunity is the National Ice Cream Social 
in August.  What kids don't like ice cream?  Take them in the Healey and it 
is a double whammy.

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


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Culp" <jculphealey at yahoo.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 6:37 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners


> Hello all,
>
> Has a "Young Healey Owners" club or segment of one of the two national 
> clubs been brought up for discussion?&nbsp; It seems to me that the median 
> age of current Healey owners is probably north of 50 years of age (not 
> that theres anything wrong with that), and there doesn't seem to be a crop 
> of younger enthusiasts coming up behind the current generation of owners 
> to carry on the torch.
>
> It would seem to me that developing interest in a younger group of 
> enthusiasts would be beneficial to the clubs and the marque as whole.
>
> I'm 36 and I haven't met any owners within 5 years of my age in my 4 years 
> of ownership.&nbsp;
>
> I'm just throwing the idea out there...
>
> Jim
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From spartan0199 at hotmail.com  Fri May 30 15:10:26 2008
From: spartan0199 at hotmail.com (Justin)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 17:10:26 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners
In-Reply-To: <444019.33768.qm@web46308.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY120-DAV9EF4FD2CB904BCE310DF6A5BE0@phx.gbl>

 Jim, 

Check out this thread on Healey ages.
http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/topics/293034/1

I'm 32 and a second generation Healey owner, the car was my dad's until he
passed away in 1996, at the time making me at 20 years old quite a young
Healey owner.   

For me it just seems hard to find the time and $$ for the Healey, maybe this
is common for other people in this age group.  I have a 3 year old daughter
and a 12 hour old daughter (wireless internet at the hospital is very nice),
plus the wife isn't too interested in cars....

But, one of my earliest memories at 4/5 years old is my dad driving me
around in our Healey and because of that it will never be for sale.  I'll
never forget listening the exhaust note when I was young or trying to clip
the tonneau cover back over the passenger seat, which I never could quite do
without my dad's help when I was a kid.  

I think it is inevitable that interest in these cars will decrease some as
people who grew up with these cars get older, but if we can keep our kids
interested it will live on. 

I'm sure as the family starts to get older I'll have more time and be able
to share the car with my kids like my dad did.  I also have 5 young nephews
(so far) and I'm sure at least one of my kids or one of them will show a
special interest as they get older. 

Justin 
Ypsilanti, MI


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+spartan0199=hotmail.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+spartan0199=hotmail.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Jim Culp
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 9:38 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners

Hello all,

Has a "Young Healey Owners" club or segment of one of the two national clubs
been brought up for discussion?&nbsp; It seems to me that the median age of
current Healey owners is probably north of 50 years of age (not that theres
anything wrong with that), and there doesn't seem to be a crop of younger
enthusiasts coming up behind the current generation of owners to carry on
the torch.

It would seem to me that developing interest in a younger group of
enthusiasts would be beneficial to the clubs and the marque as whole.

I'm 36 and I haven't met any owners within 5 years of my age in my 4 years
of ownership.&nbsp; 

I'm just throwing the idea out there...

Jim

From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Fri May 30 15:15:28 2008
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard  Hartnett)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 14:15:28 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Wavy Washer
Message-ID: <71CCBA92E2DD44B385CD7AF8BBAA5264@LeonardPC>

Lock washers usually go under the nut.  Is a wavy washer considered a lock
washer?  When I removed my ignition switch, such a washer fell out and I did
not see where it came from.  Should it be between the switch and the back of
the dash or under the lock nut in front?  My switch is having a tendency to
loosen and turn when I try to start the car.

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

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Fri May 30 15:39:35 2008
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 14:39:35 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
In-Reply-To: <003901c8c294$59a96080$0cfc2180$@net>
References: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>
	<000001c8c0bb$fffd0b10$1002a8c0@TRACY>
	<743b1e2f0805280522j711c0c3oefbf55e49c6dbb1a@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY112-W274F3EF5525F975FCDBD8DB5BC0@phx.gbl>
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	<003901c8c294$59a96080$0cfc2180$@net>
Message-ID: <62A5B93B-549E-40AA-819F-55510F97A381@sbcglobal.net>

I got mine. If you are feeling left out I can forward it on before it  
hits the circular file.

David Nock

On May 30, 2008, at 1:32 PM, John Sims wrote:

> I am still upset. Keep walking down to my mailbox and there is  
> nothing from
> him. Have asked the neighbors and they haven't received any of my  
> mail. My
> postman says I have received everything. I think that I will stiff  
> him on
> his Christmas tip check this year because he has obviously  
> shortstopped this
> very important mailing.
>
> 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: Friday, May 30, 2008 3:57 PM
> To: Rick Swain; Healey List
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
>
> I haven't received one either. Could be because we're Canadian  
> (outside his
> home country)
>
> Rich
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rick Swain" <rjswain at hotmail.com>
> To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 1:29 PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
>
>
>> I'm beginning to feel left out. I haven't received a letter. Could  
>> it be
>> because I own "the least disireable" (although not to me) Big  
>> Healey - a
>> 100-Six or is it because I live in Canada? I want to be able to be
>> incensed
>> like so many other listers.
>>
>> Rick
>> '59 BN4
>> ----------------------------------------
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Fri May 30 15:49:46 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 17:49:46 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners
Message-ID: <d39.2c0ef8ab.3571d07a@aol.com>

I'm not so sure interest in LBC's, etc will transfer easily to future  
generations. I think the reason our Healeys (or others Jags, MG's, etc) mean so  
much to us of "a certain age" is that they are evocative of our youths when  we 
either owned or aspired to owning them.  My first car was a  TR3 followed by a 
couple of Healeys, then an E-Jag, then a 356 followed  by BMW's as I acquired 
a need for "more sensible"  transportation.  
 
This is a true story:  A fellow I know from an all-marque club in my  area 
had a lovely 356 SC coupe that he restored and drove regularly.  When  he told 
his teenaged son that the car would one day be his the boy said how  great that 
was as he could sell it and get enough money to buy a  new Lexus or the like. 
 The guy sold the Porsche and I don't think he  gave the money to his son.
 
Best--Michael Oritt
-------------------------------------------------   
 
 
In a message dated 5/30/2008 5:35:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
spartan0199 at hotmail.com writes:

I think  it is inevitable that interest in these cars will decrease some as
people  who grew up with these cars get older, but if we can keep our  kids
interested it will live on.  






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From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Fri May 30 15:59:10 2008
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 17:59:10 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] OD condition check?
In-Reply-To: <200805301714.m4UHEKvv016228@smtp.usol.com>
References: <200805301714.m4UHEKvv016228@smtp.usol.com>
Message-ID: <484078AE.4090604@earthlink.net>

Gordy,

I can't help with the testing, but you might check with Leo Rouf (614 
261-6252) in Columbus, OH.  I think he has a motorized bench that he runs 
his rebuilt units across.

You can take off the gearbox cover - keep track of the springs and ball 
bearings - and have a look at things inside.

The center shift tunnel is narrower than the side shift so there are two 
pieces of metal welded to the chassis for the center shift tunnel.  Moss 
Motors calls the two pieces the "Edge Kit", part number 805-785.

Bob

ggilliam at usol.com wrote:
> Hey List,
>   I would like to know if there is a way to test the static condition of 
> a trans/OD while off the car.
>   I have a "spare" centershift/OD I hope to install in place of my 
> sideshift, no OD with clanking 1st gear and bad synchro. It would 
> be beneficial to test, etc. before installing.
>   I have a centershift tunnel, but what other difficulties will I 
> encounter with the replacement?
>  Thanks to all,
>   Gordy
>   '57 BN4, Longbridge
>    Fenton,
> MI

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Fri May 30 16:01:03 2008
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 16:01:03 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
In-Reply-To: <003901c8c294$59a96080$0cfc2180$@net>
Message-ID: <20080530220050.8246118763E@autox.team.net>

Alas, me either, but then many folks think New Mexico is in Old Mexico....

frogeye at porterscustom.com
 
Porter Customs
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2
Porter Custom Bicycles
www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of John Sims
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 2:33 PM
To: 'Rich C'; 'Rick Swain'; 'Healey List'
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry

I am still upset. Keep walking down to my mailbox and there is nothing from
him. Have asked the neighbors and they haven't received any of my mail. My
postman says I have received everything. I think that I will stiff him on
his Christmas tip check this year because he has obviously shortstopped this
very important mailing.

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: Friday, May 30, 2008 3:57 PM
To: Rick Swain; Healey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry

I haven't received one either. Could be because we're Canadian (outside his 
home country)

Rich


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Swain" <rjswain at hotmail.com>
To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 1:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry


> I'm beginning to feel left out. I haven't received a letter. Could it be
> because I own "the least disireable" (although not to me) Big Healey - a
> 100-Six or is it because I live in Canada? I want to be able to be 
> incensed
> like so many other listers.
>
> Rick
> '59 BN4
> ----------------------------------------
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Fri May 30 16:03:24 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 18:03:24 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Phase II BJ8
References: <001c01c8c017$94f27e80$3500000a@warner.com>
Message-ID: <023901c8c2a0$fb8ce550$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

> List:
>
> I have 2 finishing questions that my shop and I can't find the right 
> answer
> to:

Dan....answers below.....
>
> 1.         There is a polished stainless steel oval chanelled finishing
> strip that fits around the inside of an opening in the bottom counsel 
> where
> the gear shifter comes through.  It appears this oval piece could fit 
> upside
> down with a larger exposed edge upside or thinner edge exposed upside.  It
> fits a whole lot better with the narrow edge up and another BJ8 in the 
> shop
> has it fitted that way.  Which way is correct and which direction is the
> break/edge-in front or behind the shifter?

Answer: This rounded (not oval) trim piece should fit with the wider lip 
under the console, narrow lip exposed.
>
> 2.         The aluminum alloy door trim plates were poorly fitted and I am
> about to reorder from British Car Specialists their Kilmartin.  Any advice
> there and how neat does that fit have to be where the two larger pieces
> meet.

Answer: Expect to trim the two pieces so there is a virtually perfect fit 
where they meet. The front edge of the horizontal piece is where most of the 
trimming will need to take place so the angled butting of the horizontal 
threshold piece and the almost vertical door shut trim piece meet evenly and 
accurately. Also the width of the shut pillar piece will usually need to be 
carefully trimmed so there is an even dimension betwen the outer edge and 
the outer painted surface. The black shut pillar piping will take up most of 
this space beyond the edge of the shut pillar trim and is meant to almost 
hide the raw edge of the alloy trim, so the evenness along here is critical. 
The shut piping should end up just inboard of the door skin wrap over, not 
being pinched in any way.

Rich Chrysler

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From dougnewton at sbcglobal.net  Fri May 30 16:24:43 2008
From: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net (Doug Newton)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 17:24:43 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Paint on Front Brake Calipers
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJqM+k7dGqZHm9DA1W/N/wHCgAAAEAAAAAWYoXAmEZNPgepsWnWPsWYBAAAAAA==@sbcglobal.net>

Im sure it is better to use High Heat Paint on Front Brake Calipers, but is
it a problem to use regular Spray Enamel; will it come off with the amount
of heat generated by the Caliper and Rotor?

Thanks- Doug


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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri May 30 16:41:45 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 06:41:45 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners
In-Reply-To: <444019.33768.qm@web46308.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <444019.33768.qm@web46308.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805301541t30b5e2fbl2cc801ff7d86c561@mail.gmail.com>

Jim -

I'm 42 (dang just missed your cut off) and have owned my BJ8 for 23
years.  I spent the first 20 of those years convinced I was the
youngest owner around.

Cheers

Alan



On 5/30/08, Jim Culp <jculphealey at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> Has a "Young Healey Owners" club or segment of one of the two national clubs
> been brought up for discussion?&nbsp; It seems to me that the median age of
> current Healey owners is probably north of 50 years of age (not that theres
> anything wrong with that), and there doesn't seem to be a crop of younger
> enthusiasts coming up behind the current generation of owners to carry on
> the torch.
>
> It would seem to me that developing interest in a younger group of
> enthusiasts would be beneficial to the clubs and the marque as whole.
>
> I'm 36 and I haven't met any owners within 5 years of my age in my 4 years
> of ownership.&nbsp;
>
> I'm just throwing the idea out there...
>
> Jim
> _______________________________________________
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'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From donyarber at earthlink.net  Fri May 30 17:46:14 2008
From: donyarber at earthlink.net (Don Yarber)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 18:46:14 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Friday Humor (No Healey Stuff)
Message-ID: <007801c8c2af$5a039a30$fdf3e004@yourc8bh3jaglt>

When to start Cussing....

A 6 year old and a 4 year old are upstairs in their bedroom. 'You know 
what?' says  the 6 year old.  'I think it's about time we started cussing. 
The 4 year
old nods his head in approval.  The 6 year old continues, 'When we go 
downstairs for breakfast, I'm gonna say  something with hell and you say
something with ass..'  The 4 year old agrees with  enthusiasm.
When the mother walks into the kitchen and asks the 6 year old what he wants 
for breakfast,  he replies,
 'Aw, hell, Mom, I guess I'll have some Cheerios.'

WHACK! He flies out of his  chair, tumbles across the
kitchen  floor, gets up, and runs upstairs crying his eyes out, with his 
mother in  hot pursuit, slapping his rear with every step. His mom locks him 
in his room and shouts, 'You can stay there until I let you out!'
She then comes back downstairs, looks at the 4 year old and asks with a 
stern voice, 'And what do YOU want for breakfast, young man?'  I don't know, 
he blubbers, 'but you can bet your fat ass it won't be Cheerios!'


Don

Former BN7 Owner

Author of "Bodies and Beaches" and "Corpses and Canyons"
Find news about my books at
www.kipyardleymysteries.com

From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Fri May 30 18:26:08 2008
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 17:26:08 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Brake drum roundness
In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904B3F@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
Message-ID: <44468.45396.qm@web83312.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Ken ... The first thing to do is disconnect the hand
brake cable by pulling out the cotter at the end of
the hand brake cable , now adjust the rear brake shoes
as per factory service manual .. ..
Adjust the 'U' on the hand brake cable until you can
replace the cotter
, you will need to turn the rod's arm till you can fit
the cotter into the 'U' adjuster ... the rear wheels
should turn easy , if they drag back off the adjusting
'U' till they turn easy ... NOW  pull the hand brake
lever 
THREE clicks ..  the bakes should just start touch the
drum ,if not readjust ...
with the hand brake off you should be able to turn
rear wheel easy ...
  Norman Nock

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--- "Freese, Ken" <Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com> wrote:

> I gave my car to a shop to have the hand brake
> bracket rewelded on the
> frame. They missadjusted the hand brake at the
> drums. Consequently I
> have had dragging brakes for 100 miles worth of
> trips. I should have
> checked when the handbrake handle would only rise 2
> clicks! Only one
> trip was long enough for the brakes to stink and
> draw attention to
> themselves. I am going to check the drums and maybe
> get new springs. I
> think the drums are warped and might need turning.
> How round should the
> drums be? I have a spare set with less fins that I
> could use.
> Ken Freese
> 65 BJ8
> __

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri May 30 18:58:24 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 08:58:24 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Wavy Washer
In-Reply-To: <71CCBA92E2DD44B385CD7AF8BBAA5264@LeonardPC>
References: <71CCBA92E2DD44B385CD7AF8BBAA5264@LeonardPC>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0805301758m30feb87ewf74369f2c3ee9879@mail.gmail.com>

That wavy washer goes behind the dash.


On 5/31/08, Leonard  Hartnett <thehartnetts at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Lock washers usually go under the nut.  Is a wavy washer considered a lock
> washer?  When I removed my ignition switch, such a washer fell out and I did
> not see where it came from.  Should it be between the switch and the back of
> the dash or under the lock nut in front?  My switch is having a tendency to
> loosen and turn when I try to start the car.
>
> (The Other) Len
> Vacaville,  California,  USA
> 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031
> _______________________________________________
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'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From insptwo at msn.com  Fri May 30 19:09:49 2008
From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 21:09:49 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] FW: Breaking News, Friday funny
In-Reply-To: <382-22008563102216639@earthlink.net>
References: <382-22008563102216639@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <BLU133-W5300416C40BC4A2C9E6B25ADB90@phx.gbl>

Subject: Breaking News












Breaking News:

CNN reports that gas stations will start showing PORN movies on the
screens of the pumps so that you can see someone else get screwed at
the same time you do !!


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From Paulch at charter.net  Fri May 30 20:41:23 2008
From: Paulch at charter.net (Paul Choiniere)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 22:41:23 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)
Message-ID: <002a01c8c2c7$d0b0b060$6401a8c0@dadsoffice>

I received My letter today and responded he said he was looking for a good
driver and not something like I had as I told him I had just gotten done
with an eight year restoration .

 

Paul Choiniere

From Paulch at charter.net  Fri May 30 20:58:05 2008
From: Paulch at charter.net (Paul Choiniere)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 22:58:05 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Magicjack not healey realated
Message-ID: <003001c8c2ca$260a7120$6401a8c0@dadsoffice>

I have one they give you a # when you buy it of course not all area codes
are listed so far not to bad but after sunrocket I haven't made it my only
phone yet if cell service around here would get better I would make it my
only home phone. 

 

Paul Choiniere

From Paulch at charter.net  Fri May 30 21:01:02 2008
From: Paulch at charter.net (Paul Choiniere)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 23:01:02 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Magic J
Message-ID: <003501c8c2ca$8f776cd0$6401a8c0@dadsoffice>

The answerer about the phone service through the cable co is cost magic jack
is 19 a year were the cable co is 29.99 per mo

 

Paul Choiniere

From gardner5 at comcast.net  Fri May 30 21:04:31 2008
From: gardner5 at comcast.net (gardner5 at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 03:04:31 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners
Message-ID: <053120080304.6844.4840C03F0001C8D500001ABC22058860149D0A020B9D0E090A0B0106@comcast.net>

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

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

I feel that part of the joy of ownership is sharing the experience with others, which doesn't happen much when a car sits in the garage.  My plan is to keep it on the road where it was meant to be...letting the youth of today see a Healey maybe for their first time and sparking that desire that makes them say "someday I'm going to have one of those"...(the few times I had the Healey out before the restoration, I got more looks, smiles, thumbs up, etc. then I ever got in the flashy Porsche...and I had just as much fun in the Healey)
 
Joel
BN2

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com> 

> Jim - 
> 
> I'm 42 (dang just missed your cut off) and have owned my BJ8 for 23 
> years. I spent the first 20 of those years convinced I was the 
> youngest owner around. 
> 
> Cheers 
> 
> Alan 
> 
> 
> 
> On 5/30/08, Jim Culp wrote: 
> > Hello all, 
> > 
> > Has a "Young Healey Owners" club or segment of one of the two national clubs 
> > been brought up for discussion?  It seems to me that the median age of 
> > current Healey owners is probably north of 50 years of age (not that theres 
> > anything wrong with that), and there doesn't seem to be a crop of younger 
> > enthusiasts coming up behind the current generation of owners to carry on 
> > the torch. 
> > 
> > It would seem to me that developing interest in a younger group of 
> > enthusiasts would be beneficial to the clubs and the marque as whole. 
> > 
> > I'm 36 and I haven't met any owners within 5 years of my age in my 4 years 
> > of ownership.  
> > 
> > I'm just throwing the idea out there... 
> > 
> > Jim 
> > _______________________________________________ 
> > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html 
> > 
> > Healeys at autox.team.net 
> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys 
> > 
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> > 
> > http://www.team.net/archive 
> > 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Alan 
> 
> '52 A90 
> '53 BN1 
> '64 BJ8 
> _______________________________________________ 
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> 
> Healeys at autox.team.net 
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From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au  Fri May 30 22:19:13 2008
From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (Joe and Lenore Armour)
Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 14:19:13 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Fuel Containers
Message-ID: <4840D1C1.1090301@illawarra.hotkey.net.au>

No mention appears to have been made of the need to allow for expansion 
of the contents. I have seen some badly deformed metal fuel containers 
that were 'overfilled' and particularly when the cold fuel from below 
ground was left to sit in the sun or heated shops some serious changes 
can take place with the potential to split damaged or lowere strength 
containers. Do you think the manufacturer would give away unecessary 
material x millions of items just to fool blokes sitting in their shops 
studying the can?
Have a nice day
Joe

From williamsantiks at hotmail.com  Fri May 30 23:41:05 2008
From: williamsantiks at hotmail.com (William Berg)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 22:41:05 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners
In-Reply-To: <444019.33768.qm@web46308.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <444019.33768.qm@web46308.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY110-W465B7EF641444EF22839DECDB90@phx.gbl>

Hello Jim

I know what you mean. I am 43 and have owned both of my Healeys since I was 35
when I bought them , The '54 BN1 as a complete restore which is now 96% done.
and my '61 BT7-1  which is my daily driver.
I have two very young sons- 4 months and 2 years old. I certainly hope they
can afford the gas to drive them if I allow it before they are 30 (hah!)
William Berg
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From williamsantiks at hotmail.com  Sat May 31 00:23:01 2008
From: williamsantiks at hotmail.com (William Berg)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 23:23:01 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Wow big shout out to CGH for no Gas smell in 100 Boot
Message-ID: <BAY110-W48CC14281B73F6BA7A590ECDB90@phx.gbl>

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


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From david at dleong.org  Sat May 31 01:32:34 2008
From: david at dleong.org (David Leong)
Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 00:32:34 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] FW: Wow big shout out to CGH for no Gas smell in 100 Boot
Message-ID: <16F52C1116134B10A86793D77610BF6E@progent.com>

Your car stunk up plenty of my clothes on many long trips, although in those
days, I didn't exactly use luggage. It was more like a paper bag.

Oh, and it didn't take a long trip. A few minutes in there was plenty.

Dave

-----Original Message-----
From: William Berg
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 11:23 PM
To: Charles Hart; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Wow big shout out to CGH for no Gas smell in 100 Boot

David Leong who sold me the car, his highschool ride!
P.S. Does anyone have any good stories off long trips in a 100 AH where your
luggage/ clothes stink of gas by the end of the trip??????? William Berg

From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Sat May 31 06:57:37 2008
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 13:57:37 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Looking for photo of a 3000 Mk1 (UK)
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0805290144g327a17deufbc745f6c108ace3@mail.gmail.com>
References: <16132345.705301212000851366.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web22-z02>
	<ff59076c0805290144g327a17deufbc745f6c108ace3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <jLoPPnPBtUQIFw$a@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Alan

Not true. In the UK a central licensing authority was set up in the mid 
1970s called the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Centre (DVLC) in Swansea, 
Wales. All County and Metropolitan, then current, records were passed to 
the new Authority (DVLA) but they did not record any history. The 
historical records were left with the original authorities who in most 
case destroyed them soon after. A small number did keep copies but not, 
I believe Hertfordshire where I believe that this car was first 
registered.

Incidentally it is going to take the owner of this car a lot more than 
just a photograph to recover this registration number. We have an 
officer in the Austin-Healey Club UK who is recognised by the DVLA and 
he is the best person to advise.

Regards

>If I'm not mistaken, UK should keep a pretty complete registration
>history of the car.  He can probably figure out all the previous
>owners are by going to his local land transport department.
>
>On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 2:54 AM, BJ8 Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com> wrote:
>> Hello, Healeyphiles -
>>
>> Trying to help someone with a problem who is not a lister.  This is a real
>> long shot, but here goes:
>>
>> "I am trying to find a photo of  this car.  A 3000 Mk1  with UK registration
>> plate number    4HNK.   It probably hasnb t been on the road for close on
>> 30years
-- 
John Harper

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Sat May 31 07:45:09 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 09:45:09 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Dash Color
References: <cd33dd3a0805300704g571787fdi295b227397cda0cb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <002601c8c324$8b3144c0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

Hello Marv,

This is a subject that has been studied a lot. It appears that originally 
they did a spray of a rather dull fine silver over the area and then set 
some sort of a mask over the raised instrument pod area. It must have been a 
flat thing that allowed the main colour , black in your case, to somewhat 
overspray the "line". Consistant evidence of this lies in the fact that on 
any one piece dash board from a Hundred, you can easily see how the spray 
gun was angled. One dash will have a more defined break line along the top 
edge while fading out further along the bottom edge. The next dash will be 
opposite, having been sprayed from a different angle.

Trying to achieve this look is very difficult and time consuming. We have 
opted to compromise by doing a proper taping of the transition paint edge, 
applying the second colour, removing the tape, compounding the paint line, 
then clear coating everything so no physical edge exists.

Anyway, your original question was what specific colour or formula may have 
been used. because it was originally nitrocellulose laquer, totally 
unavailable today, one can only eyeball a possible colour candidate in 
today's modern available paints and go from there. The silver was very 
smooth, virtually no metallic content visible and rather dull. Of course for 
durability and practicality, a lot of folks opt to apply a clear coat over 
everything, smoothing the transition and sealing everything with a 
reasonably durable surface to do battle with rings, keys, and finger nails 
and just plain dirt which would become imbedded into an otherwise dull 
finish. The down side here is that everything ends up with a gloss finish.

Rich Chrysler


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marvin James" <britcrs at gmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 10:04 AM
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Dash Color


> Anderson/Moment says the raised portion of the 100 dash should be "light
> non-reflective silver". Anyone have a more specific recommendation? The 
> rest
> of the dash is black and I've got that figured out.
>
> Marv J

From danlarson at centurytel.net  Sat May 31 11:31:27 2008
From: danlarson at centurytel.net (Dan Larson)
Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 10:31:27 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners
In-Reply-To: <743b1e2f0805300725s2ea17419t2746d99f650e49b2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <200805311731.m4VHVSXc011985@mail25c35.nsolutionszone.com>

I agree those in their 30's are a great demographic of future Healey owners.
I am 33 and live in the Seattle area. Although I am a club member of both
National clubs, Washington and Oregon clubs I have never been to a club
outing.   

Dan Larson
Seattle
BJ8

From pennell at cox.net  Sat May 31 14:56:39 2008
From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net)
Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 16:56:39 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Paint on Front Brake Calipers
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Message-ID: <20080531165639.NB4O1.54521.imail@eastrmwml15.mgt.cox.net>

Doug,

I used regular spray can enamel on my calipers several years ago.  No chipping
cracking etc.  Just be sure to clean the calipers well before painting.

Keith Pennell
]
> Im sure it is better to use High Heat Paint on Front Brake Calipers, but
is
> it a problem to use regular Spray Enamel; will it come off with the amount
> of heat generated by the Caliper and Rotor?
>
> Thanks- Doug

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sat May 31 16:46:34 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2008 06:46:34 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Paint on Front Brake Calipers
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Message-ID: <ff59076c0805311546p1dc2177ma8520232dfbbc7b@mail.gmail.com>

High heat paint is definitely not necessary for this application.
Good enamel or Engine enamel will work just fine.

Alan

On Sat, May 31, 2008 at 6:24 AM, Doug Newton <dougnewton at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> I m sure it is better to use High Heat Paint on Front Brake Calipers, but is
> it a problem to use regular Spray Enamel; will it come off with the amount
> of heat generated by the Caliper and Rotor?
>
> Thanks- Doug
>
>
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'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From ah3000me at gmail.com  Sat May 31 18:53:43 2008
From: ah3000me at gmail.com (T W)
Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 20:53:43 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey owners
In-Reply-To: <200805311731.m4VHVSXc011985@mail25c35.nsolutionszone.com>
References: <743b1e2f0805300725s2ea17419t2746d99f650e49b2@mail.gmail.com>
	<200805311731.m4VHVSXc011985@mail25c35.nsolutionszone.com>
Message-ID: <d9b7a14d0805311753k250bfb0fp80f28b4ceece26d9@mail.gmail.com>

An important way to get people interested in Healeys is to get out and drive
them.   Many times a family will pass while I'm driving mine -- when I look
over, I see little faces pressed to window,  eyes wide open.  These are
great-looking cars.   Get them on the road, and they speak for themselves.

A couple of weeks ago two guys in their 30's asked me about the car -- they
wanted to know if it was just recently introduced!    I explained it was 40+
years old and they were amazed.  There are probably a lot more people who
have never seen one than this group would guess. With production in the few
thousand cars per year, the odds of seeing on the road, even in the 60's and
70's, wasn't too great.

There's been quite a lot of discussion regarding the Caravan for Kids drive
on the way to the conclave this summer.   Is anyone arranging for press
coverage of the drive?

- Tom


On Sat, May 31, 2008 at 1:31 PM, Dan Larson <danlarson at centurytel.net>
wrote:

> I agree those in their 30's are a great demographic of future Healey
> owners.
> I am 33 and live in the Seattle area. Although I am a club member of both
> National clubs, Washington and Oregon clubs I have never been to a club
> outing.
>
> Dan Larson
> Seattle
> BJ8
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From jobu53 at hotmail.com  Sat May 31 19:34:24 2008
From: jobu53 at hotmail.com (Dan Serrao)
Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 18:34:24 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Conclave
Message-ID: <BAY101-W47EEA6870DB6C62EC47EC2DBB80@phx.gbl>

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

Dan Serrao
1963 BJ7
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From linwoodrose at mac.com  Sat May 31 19:41:55 2008
From: linwoodrose at mac.com (Linwood H Rose)
Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 21:41:55 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] BT7 Rear Hub Stud Removal
Message-ID: <BF62DC19-DBA1-4E13-B570-7008952222A7@mac.com>

The threads on the studs one of my rear hubs look a little rough and  
worn, so I am going to change them out. Any tips on getting the old  
studs out of the hub? Also heard that putting the new studs in the  
freezer before installation is a good idea. Then just drive them in  
with a big hammer?

Thanks.

Lin
1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast"
1959 AN5 Bugeye

From healeyguy at aol.com  Sat May 31 19:43:12 2008
From: healeyguy at aol.com (Healeyguy)
Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 15:43:12 -1000
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry
In-Reply-To: <003901c8c294$59a96080$0cfc2180$@net>
References: <0AF764AF214F4CDFB27CEAE1445DB377@LeonardPC>,
	<000001c8c0bb$fffd0b10$1002a8c0@TRACY>,
	<743b1e2f0805280522j711c0c3oefbf55e49c6dbb1a@mail.gmail.com>,
	<BAY112-W274F3EF5525F975FCDBD8DB5BC0@phx.gbl>,
	<015101c8c28f$59268e30$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>,
	<003901c8c294$59a96080$0cfc2180$@net>
Message-ID: <258e701b.7d20.41f3.9a18.d3fd9f09dbb3@aol.com>

My letter, should say the wife and my letter, showed up Saturday, 5000 miles from the sender.  Still think that someone buying for a reputable company, which some have mention Gullwing is, should mention it in the offer to by or at least use their letterhead. Even the email address in the letter isn't at Gullwing Motor Cars.  But to each his own.....our letter is being recycled. 
Aloha
Perry



In a message dated 05/30/08 11:01:39 Hawaiian Standard Time, ahbn6 at optonline.net writes:
I am still upset. Keep walking down to my mailbox and there is nothing from 
him. Have asked the neighbors and they haven't received any of my mail. My 
postman says I have received everything. I think that I will stiff him on 
his Christmas tip check this year because he has obviously shortstopped this 
very important mailing. 

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: Friday, May 30, 2008 3:57 PM 
To: Rick Swain; Healey List 
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry 

I haven't received one either. Could be because we're Canadian (outside his 
home country) 

Rich 


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Swain" <rjswain at hotmail.com> 
To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 1:29 PM 
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mail Enquiry 


> I'm beginning to feel left out. I haven't received a letter. Could it be 
> because I own "the least disireable" (although not to me) Big Healey - a 
> 100-Six or is it because I live in Canada? I want to be able to be 
> incensed 
> like so many other listers. 
> 
> Rick 
> '59 BN4 

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sat May 31 19:56:47 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 21:56:47 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] BT7 Rear Hub Stud Removal
In-Reply-To: <BF62DC19-DBA1-4E13-B570-7008952222A7@mac.com>
References: <BF62DC19-DBA1-4E13-B570-7008952222A7@mac.com>
Message-ID: <013701c8c38a$c0e07da0$6600a8c0@michael>

Hi Lin,
Once the hub is removed you can drive the bad one(s) out with a hammer but I
would recommend installing them using a steel deep nut and a couple of
washers. That way they will be sure to go in straight.
No need to really crank them installing the splined adaptor will do that.
Just check the tightness of the adaptor nuts after a short run.

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

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Linwood H Rose
Sent: May 31, 2008 9:42 PM
To: Healeys
Subject: [Healeys] BT7 Rear Hub Stud Removal

The threads on the studs one of my rear hubs look a little rough and  
worn, so I am going to change them out. Any tips on getting the old  
studs out of the hub? Also heard that putting the new studs in the  
freezer before installation is a good idea. Then just drive them in  
with a big hammer?

Thanks.

Lin
1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast"
1959 AN5 Bugeye