From rudedoggg at earthlink.net  Thu Jan  1 00:23:34 2009
From: rudedoggg at earthlink.net (rudedoggg at earthlink.net)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 16:23:34 +0900 (GMT+09:00)
Subject: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson
Message-ID: <12461288.1230794615226.JavaMail.root@elwamui-rubis.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

I'd pay for a compilation of articles.

John

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Jan  1 06:06:22 2009
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 07:06:22 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson
In-Reply-To: <12461288.1230794615226.JavaMail.root@elwamui-rubis.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <OIEFIFPCJEDNJFHKNCJEEEMCDEAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<I'd pay for a compilation of articles.>>

Most likely be able to purchase an almost Kurt Tanner car for what your
"wish" would cost, John!!! <VBG>

Hope all had a very Happy New Year !!!

Ed

From rudedoggg at earthlink.net  Thu Jan  1 07:28:25 2009
From: rudedoggg at earthlink.net (rudedoggg at earthlink.net)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 23:28:25 +0900 (GMT+09:00)
Subject: [Healeys] Facebook Healey Group Site
Message-ID: <9915679.1230820106163.JavaMail.root@mswamui-bichon.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

I have been a recent convert to internet social networking, specifically "Facebook".

Facebook offers the ability to create "group" accounts--allowing discussions, photos, and videos to be posted for the enjoyment of the group.  I have created a site called "Healey Enthusiasts".  Access is free and there are no real rules.  Prerequisite to post data is a Facebook account.

I think this site could be a beneficial adjunct to this list by allowing folks to post comments, pictures, and videos.  Could make repair advice easier to comprehend... Additionally, each participant would have his own defacto website.  It'd be a nice way to personalize the members of this list.

Ther following describes how to access the site.  To participate, one must have a Facebook account.


To see more details and confirm this group invitation, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=1609101891&k=5ZA36ZVRT26M5CDHUB33V4

Facebook helps you find and keep in touch with family, friends and colleagues. You can share unlimited photos, plan events and join discussion groups. It's free and everyone can join.

To register, go to:
http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=1609101891&k=5ZA36ZVRT26M5CDHUB33V4&r

If you're receiving this email and are already a member of Facebook, please make sure this email address is associated with your Facebook account.

Thanks,

John Rued

From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Thu Jan  1 07:40:19 2009
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell)
Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2009 09:40:19 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson
In-Reply-To: <6080F084-FA05-40B7-9DF6-AC12A84026AC@mac.com>
References: <3B0157A8EE9442FDBDEBAAA421630A58@655vb01>
	<6080F084-FA05-40B7-9DF6-AC12A84026AC@mac.com>
Message-ID: <495CD5D3.7020203@earthlink.net>

The first 17 articles are on the AHCUSA site - http://www.healey.org.  I've 
asked a couple of times for the later articles to be added, but no response 
yet.  Third time a charm?

Bob

Linwood H Rose wrote:
> Elton,
> If you are a member of the Austin Healey Club USA, I believe that most, 
> if not all, of the articles are available on its web site.
> 
> Lin
> 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast"
> 1959 AN5 Bugeye

From m.brouillette at comcast.net  Thu Jan  1 08:07:14 2009
From: m.brouillette at comcast.net (m.brouillette at comcast.net)
Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:07:14 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Facebook Healey Group Site
Message-ID: <010120091507.28651.495CDC220000A31300006FEB22007503300A9B9B0A0404079A019D0DD203@comcast.net>

That's great.  The more the merrier.  There is also one on Linkedin at:

 http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=132661&trk=hb_side_g

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: rudedoggg at earthlink.net
> I have been a recent convert to internet social networking, specifically 
> "Facebook".
> 
> Facebook offers the ability to create "group" accounts--allowing discussions, 
> photos, and videos to be posted for the enjoyment of the group.  I have created 
> a site called "Healey Enthusiasts".  Access is free and there are no real rules.  
> Prerequisite to post data is a Facebook account.
> 
> I think this site could be a beneficial adjunct to this list by allowing folks 
> to post comments, pictures, and videos.  Could make repair advice easier to 
> comprehend... Additionally, each participant would have his own defacto website.  
> It'd be a nice way to personalize the members of this list.
> 
> Ther following describes how to access the site.  To participate, one must have 
> a Facebook account.
> 
> 
> To see more details and confirm this group invitation, follow the link below:
> http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=1609101891&k=5ZA36ZVRT26M5CDHUB33V4
> 
> Facebook helps you find and keep in touch with family, friends and colleagues. 
> You can share unlimited photos, plan events and join discussion groups. It's 
> free and everyone can join.
> 
> To register, go to:
> http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=1609101891&k=5ZA36ZVRT26M5CDHUB33V4&r
> 
> If you're receiving this email and are already a member of Facebook, please make 
> sure this email address is associated with your Facebook account.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> John Rued

From peter.ehn at it-arkitekterna.se  Thu Jan  1 08:08:56 2009
From: peter.ehn at it-arkitekterna.se (Peter Ehn)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 16:08:56 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Annoying noise from steering column
In-Reply-To: <F66139DAA19642A9ABB812D2D01D0813@PatrickQuinnPC>
References: <34B6CE282C83CE409E0490D509662D14014FD252@bilbo.IT-ARKITEKTERNA.SE>
	<F66139DAA19642A9ABB812D2D01D0813@PatrickQuinnPC>
Message-ID: <34B6CE282C83CE409E0490D509662D14014FD330@bilbo.IT-ARKITEKTERNA.SE>

G'day again Patrick. You were right! Mine is a RHD and the generator front end
plate is only a few mm's (1-2?) from the steering column, on which I can see
marks from the generator. Thanks!
Looks like I can solve this by getting a little longer fan belt, this will
move the generator a snap.

Looking forward to a more silent spring driving my Healey. Unfortunately it's
a while until we get there. Currently we have -5C (=23F) and a few months yet
to go.

Peter Ehn
Stockholm, Sweden

-----Ursprungligt meddelande-----
Fren: Patrick and Caroline Quinn [mailto:p_cquinn at tpg.com.au]
Skickat: den 29 december 2008 04:47
Till: Peter Ehn; healeys at autox.team.net
Dmne: RE: [Healeys] Annoying noise from steering column

G'day Peter

Is you car left or right hand drive?

Mine is RHD and sometimes the front end plate of the generator hits the
steering column. However if yours is LHD it may be something on the other
side.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Peter Ehn
Sent: Monday, 29 December 2008 3:12 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Annoying noise from steering column

Hello all!

This summer, after rebuilding my entire engine and getting it tight and smooth
and quiet, I now have a new issue to deal with (perhaps because I haven't
heard it earlier):

At idleing speed, I have a very annoying noise coming from my steering
column.
It sort of goes "cloink-cloink-cloink" in beat with the engine vibrations.
This bugs me, because the car otherwise "ticks like a clock". At higher revs
it is not audible. If I, e.g. when at a stop, hear this noise, and slightly
put pressure on the steering wheel (right or left) it seizes. At idle again,
standing at the engine bay, I can actually feel and hear vibrations approx.
40-50 cm in front of the firewall.
Is it the stator tube? Or ? Should I dismantle the whole steering column an
steering gear? Alot of work for a little noise, but who said we're not crazy?

Appreciate any ideas or experience of something like this.

Brgds, Peter Ehn

---------------------------------------------------
Peter Ehn, 1967 BJ8-42208
Eloppevdgen 36
168 56 Bromma, Sweden
Tel : +46 708 33 72 97
email: peter.ehn at it-arkitekterna.se
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From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net  Thu Jan  1 08:53:56 2009
From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ronald J. Ray)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 09:53:56 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson
In-Reply-To: <3B0157A8EE9442FDBDEBAAA421630A58@655vb01>
Message-ID: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKGEHIDGAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>

Just wondering if copying and distributing these article, even or free,
violates any copyrights.

Ron
 (non-attorney but very familiar with copyright of intellectual property)


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Elton Schulz
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 7:56 PM
To: Healey List
Subject: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson


Fellow Listers,
I ran across a couple of restoration articles by Roger Moment with Gary
Anderson that were published in the March/April/May 2008 issues of the
Austin-Healey magazine. But I have only Installments 19 and 20 which were
copied and sent to me by one of the Listers on this Healey site. The
articles
I have are excellent and the rest sure would be a big help to me in my
restoration of a BJ7. My question - how can I obtain the entire set of
articles?
Your help would be much appreciated. And a Happy and Healthy New Year to you
all!
Thanks,
Elton, BJ7 in progress

From gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com  Thu Jan  1 09:37:07 2009
From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 08:37:07 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Dunlop Wire Wheel Restoration
In-Reply-To: <676403.3549.qm@web30301.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <GKEDJBJNDHLPKFGMKCEAKEBFDMAA.gregwilkinson@roadrunner.com>

Hi Rich,
It couldn't hurt to call or email Hendrix Wire wheel.
http://www.hendrixwirewheel.com/index.shtml

Happy New Year,
Greg

From bighealey at charter.net  Thu Jan  1 09:40:04 2009
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 08:40:04 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson
In-Reply-To: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKGEHIDGAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <82E22A4EB94E4F1EA7553B4F67DF080E@TRACY>

Ron,

Thanks for asking.  The intent is to have these articles go to our
membership in the magazine then online in the archives.  Why not have the
interested fellow join the club so he can have access to thousands of such
articles online.

I speak for the club and we do not want the articles being reproduced and
sent about.  We much prefer paying members.

Happy holidays.

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

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Ronald J. Ray
Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 7:54 AM
To: Elton Schulz; Healey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson

Just wondering if copying and distributing these article, even or free,
violates any copyrights.

Ron
 (non-attorney but very familiar with copyright of intellectual property)


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Elton Schulz
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 7:56 PM
To: Healey List
Subject: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson


Fellow Listers,
I ran across a couple of restoration articles by Roger Moment with Gary
Anderson that were published in the March/April/May 2008 issues of the
Austin-Healey magazine. But I have only Installments 19 and 20 which were
copied and sent to me by one of the Listers on this Healey site. The
articles
I have are excellent and the rest sure would be a big help to me in my
restoration of a BJ7. My question - how can I obtain the entire set of
articles?
Your help would be much appreciated. And a Happy and Healthy New Year to you
all!
Thanks,
Elton, BJ7 in progress
Healeys at autox.team.net
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From bighealey at charter.net  Thu Jan  1 10:10:22 2009
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 09:10:22 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Save them from the crusher !
Message-ID: <03311FD4BCA14FB9BCF08B078CA26AC5@TRACY>

Washington lawmakers are drafting a large economic stimulus package to help
create jobs and rebuild infrastructure.  They want to include a nationwide
scrappage program which would give U.S. tax dollars to consumers who turn-in
older cars to have them crushed, as a misguided attempt to spur new car
sales.  The lawmakers need to scrap this idea.



http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?id=62498





Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !

President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

From rudedoggg at earthlink.net  Thu Jan  1 10:18:00 2009
From: rudedoggg at earthlink.net (rudedoggg at earthlink.net)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 02:18:00 +0900 (GMT+09:00)
Subject: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson
Message-ID: <21681940.1230830280538.JavaMail.root@mswamui-billy.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

They should incorporate the restoration articles in a second printing of their restoration book.

John


-----Original Message-----
>From: Tracy Drummond <bighealey at charter.net>
>Sent: Jan 2, 2009 1:40 AM
>To: "'Ronald J. Ray'" <ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net>, 'Elton Schulz' <eschulz at frontiernet.net>, 'Healey List' <healeys at autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson
>
>Ron,
>
>Thanks for asking.  The intent is to have these articles go to our
>membership in the magazine then online in the archives.  Why not have the
>interested fellow join the club so he can have access to thousands of such
>articles online.
>
>I speak for the club and we do not want the articles being reproduced and
>sent about.  We much prefer paying members.
>
>Happy holidays.
>
>Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
>President AHCUSA              www.healey.org
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
>On Behalf Of Ronald J. Ray
>Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 7:54 AM
>To: Elton Schulz; Healey List
>Subject: Re: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson
>
>Just wondering if copying and distributing these article, even or free,
>violates any copyrights.
>
>Ron
> (non-attorney but very familiar with copyright of intellectual property)
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
>[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Elton Schulz
>Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 7:56 PM
>To: Healey List
>Subject: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson
>
>
>Fellow Listers,
>I ran across a couple of restoration articles by Roger Moment with Gary
>Anderson that were published in the March/April/May 2008 issues of the
>Austin-Healey magazine. But I have only Installments 19 and 20 which were
>copied and sent to me by one of the Listers on this Healey site. The
>articles
>I have are excellent and the rest sure would be a big help to me in my
>restoration of a BJ7. My question - how can I obtain the entire set of
>articles?
>Your help would be much appreciated. And a Happy and Healthy New Year to you
>all!
>Thanks,
>Elton, BJ7 in progress
>Healeys at autox.team.net
>http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
>
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From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Thu Jan  1 11:09:52 2009
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 10:09:52 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Save them from the crusher !
In-Reply-To: <03311FD4BCA14FB9BCF08B078CA26AC5@TRACY>
References: <03311FD4BCA14FB9BCF08B078CA26AC5@TRACY>
Message-ID: <6219E9C3314949F785F6DC79EA2868A8@LeonardPCPC>

This is not a new idea here in California.  I have received a couple of 
letters from the State in the past offering me $500 if I would turn in my 
'old' car.

I would seriously object if the program were mandatory.  I do not read that 
in the proposal.  However, there are people out there that want ALL older 
cars off the road.

How to control the loss of inoperative cars that MAY be valuable for their 
parts would be a problem.  California already has a program to assist low 
income folks have their cars repaired if they fail the SMOG test.  I 
believe, however, that this is only a one-time offer.

This bears watching.  If it is voluntary, it may not be a big problem for 
us.  When it starts to look like a mandatory program, then strong action 
will be required.

I refer you to the last incident involving a CA bill where many believed 
that our cars would be pulled back into the SMOG check program.  It tuned 
out to be not true.  However, to quote another famous person, "Eternal 
vigilence is the price of liberty".

(The Other) Len
Vacaville, CA, USA
1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tracy Drummond" <bighealey at charter.net>
To: "'Healey List'" <healeys at autox.team.net>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 9:10 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Save them from the crusher !


> Washington lawmakers are drafting a large economic stimulus package to 
> help
> create jobs and rebuild infrastructure.  They want to include a nationwide
> scrappage program which would give U.S. tax dollars to consumers who 
> turn-in
> older cars to have them crushed, as a misguided attempt to spur new car
> sales.  The lawmakers need to scrap this idea.
>
>
>
> http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?id=62498
>
>
>
>
>
> Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
>
> President AHCUSA              www.healey.org
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From jackson_krall at yahoo.com  Thu Jan  1 11:10:55 2009
From: jackson_krall at yahoo.com (Jackson Krall)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 10:10:55 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Save them from the crusher !
In-Reply-To: <03311FD4BCA14FB9BCF08B078CA26AC5@TRACY>
Message-ID: <801596.6590.qm@web52411.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

But Tracy, They might be willing to give me more for my 98 V70 W/18OK mi than I can get on the open market!:)
Happy New Year
JK
NYC

--- On Thu, 1/1/09, Tracy Drummond <bighealey at charter.net> wrote:

> From: Tracy Drummond <bighealey at charter.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Save them from the crusher !
> To: "'Healey List'" <healeys at autox.team.net>, spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Thursday, January 1, 2009, 12:10 PM
> Washington lawmakers are drafting a large economic stimulus
> package to help
> create jobs and rebuild infrastructure.  They want to
> include a nationwide
> scrappage program which would give U.S. tax dollars to
> consumers who turn-in
> older cars to have them crushed, as a misguided attempt to
> spur new car
> sales.  The lawmakers need to scrap this idea.
> 
> 
> 
> http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?id=62498
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
> 
> President AHCUSA              www.healey.org
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
> 
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From Editorgary at aol.com  Thu Jan  1 11:19:11 2009
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 13:19:11 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Resto Article updates
Message-ID: <bb8.43eda706.368e631f@aol.com>

In a message dated 1/1/09 10:16:27 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes:


>
> The first 17 articles are on the AHCUSA site - http://www.healey.org.  I've
> asked a couple of times for the later articles to be added, but no response
> yet.  Third time a charm?
>
> Bob
>

I'll do my best to get it done over this weekend.
Sorry it's been delayed.
Gary


**************
New year...new news.  Be the first to know what is making
headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026)

From Editorgary at aol.com  Thu Jan  1 11:25:26 2009
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 13:25:26 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Rights to Material in AH Magazine and Healey.org
	website
Message-ID: <c25.51374d27.368e6496@aol.com>

In a message dated 1/1/09 10:16:27 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes:


> Just wondering if copying and distributing these article, even or free,
> violates any copyrights.
> 
> Ron
> (non-attorney but very familiar with copyright of intellectual property)
> 

Legally, yes, we could pursue copyright issues, since the magazine and its 
content is copyrighted, owned by the author and protected by the magazine's 
copyright. However, as you might guess, it's unlikely that we ever would, so we 
rely on folks' own ethical values to protect the material.
Since there are significant expenses associated with publication of the 
magazine and maintenance of the website that can only be recovered by membership 
dues, we really would prefer that those who find this material useful can 
allocate less than half a percent of their restoration budget to pay for their 
membership in AHCUSA each year.
Cheers
Gary
(this opinion is my own, and does not necessarily represent that of the 
officers of AHCUSA)



**************
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From edriver at sasktel.net  Thu Jan  1 11:27:59 2009
From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver)
Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:27:59 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson
In-Reply-To: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKGEHIDGAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
References: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKGEHIDGAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <495D0B2F.9020103@sasktel.net>

Hello Ron

I wrote to Elton explaining that as a member of AHCUSA they were 
available from
me as photocopies.  They also appear in the members section of the AHCUSA
web site.

Kind regards and Happy New Year
Ed
E.A. Driver
Historian, AHCUSA
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada



Ronald J. Ray wrote:
> Just wondering if copying and distributing these article, even or free,
> violates any copyrights.
>
> Ron
>  (non-attorney but very familiar with copyright of intellectual property)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Elton Schulz
> Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 7:56 PM
> To: Healey List
> Subject: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson
>
>
> Fellow Listers,
> I ran across a couple of restoration articles by Roger Moment with Gary
> Anderson that were published in the March/April/May 2008 issues of the
> Austin-Healey magazine. But I have only Installments 19 and 20 which were
> copied and sent to me by one of the Listers on this Healey site. The
> articles
> I have are excellent and the rest sure would be a big help to me in my
> restoration of a BJ7. My question - how can I obtain the entire set of
> articles?
> Your help would be much appreciated. And a Happy and Healthy New Year to you
> all!
> Thanks,
> Elton, BJ7 in progress

From jackson_krall at yahoo.com  Thu Jan  1 12:02:55 2009
From: jackson_krall at yahoo.com (Jackson Krall)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 11:02:55 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Dunlop Wire Wheel Restoration
In-Reply-To: <67EEDBACE8B141439BA9422307609A67@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <627862.68388.qm@web52409.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Rich, 20 yrs ago I bought a set of 6" wide Dunlops that were relaced by Borrani Wire Wheel Service in Venice CA. I don't see the shop listed anywhere now but wondering if someone from this shop could be doing the work somewhere else in the area?
Best
JK


> Is there anybody else out there in the world who will
> restore these wheels?
> 
> Rich Chrysler
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From dwflagg at juno.com  Thu Jan  1 12:26:14 2009
From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 14:26:14 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] AM Push button Radio
Message-ID: <20090101.142614.6512.2.dwflagg@juno.com>

I have available an Audivox AM push button, solid state radio. It has
reversible polarity and is 6/12 volt selectable. It has been electrically
restored. If you have an interest, please contact me off the list. Thanks
and a very Happy New Year.

Doug
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From Editorgary at aol.com  Thu Jan  1 13:27:46 2009
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 15:27:46 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Updates to Restoration Series
Message-ID: <d63.27117c08.368e8142@aol.com>

Just want to let everyone know that the Moment/Anderson Restoration Series is 
now up to date on the web at Healey.org through part 25, which is the most 
recent installment published in the magazine. In fact, since the issue 
containing Part 25 just went to press yesterday, members can access that part even 
before receiving their copy of the January-February issue. 
Part 25, which deals with suspension and steering components, such as shock 
absorbers, springs, king pins, and other parts, should be of interest to all 
owners, since most of these components will need rebuilding long before the car 
is ready for restoration.
A note to others: The restoration series is only available to members of 
AHCUSA, but you can join the club online in the secure area of healey.org. using 
your credit card. For those of you who were members in 2008, but haven't yet 
renewed for 2009, you can renew online just as easily.
Best for the new year,
Gary Anderson


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From ampole at hotmail.com  Thu Jan  1 13:58:27 2009
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 20:58:27 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey at the races, rallies photos
Message-ID: <BLU105-W473808B2C7F7DFA9B56563D5E50@phx.gbl>

Happy New Year to Everyone,

I was just browsing Healey web images as I fancy renewing my fine art skills
and fancy doing a series of Paintings and came across these for those that
have not seen them:

http://www.healeymeetslemans.nl/home.php?nb=his_fot&alb=historie&overview=0

must be every rally, race,etc photo ever taken, enjoy!

cheers Andy
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From javrugtman at htcnet.org  Thu Jan  1 14:13:26 2009
From: javrugtman at htcnet.org (John Vrugtman)
Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:13:26 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] barn find
Message-ID: <495D31F6.2040505@htcnet.org>

This has to be the barn find of all time!  
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/tyne/7807210.stm

John
BJ8s

From vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com  Thu Jan  1 14:36:21 2009
From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com (Jean Caron)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 21:36:21 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Rights to Material in AH Magazine and Healey.org
 website
In-Reply-To: <c25.51374d27.368e6496@aol.com>
References: <c25.51374d27.368e6496@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BAY103-W281312834A33B3F1FE63C3D1E50@phx.gbl>

The cost of membership in either of the two Austin-Healey Clubs in the USA is
a small price to pay to say thank you to the dedicated people that put these
magazines together month after month. Both have excellent articles that are
very useful in a restoration in addition to letting enthusiasts know of
upcoming events as it relates to their favourite marque. Show your
appreciation, join these Clubs.

Jean Caron
Winnipeg, Manitoba> From: Editorgary at aol.com> Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 13:25:26
-0500> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rights to Material
in AH Magazine and Healey.org website> > In a message dated 1/1/09 10:16:27
AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes:> > > > Just wondering if copying
and distributing these article, even or free,> > violates any copyrights.> > >
> Ron> > (non-attorney but very familiar with copyright of intellectual
property)> > > > Legally, yes, we could pursue copyright issues, since the
magazine and its > content is copyrighted, owned by the author and protected
by the magazine's > copyright. However, as you might guess, it's unlikely that
we ever would, so we > rely on folks' own ethical values to protect the
material.> Since there are significant expenses associated with publication of
the > magazine and maintenance of the website that can only be recovered by
membership > dues, we really would prefer that those who find this material
useful can > allocate less than half a percent of their restoration budget to
pay for their > membership in AHCUSA each year.> Cheers> Gary> (this opinion
is my own, and does not necessarily represent that of the > officers of
AHCUSA)> > > > **************> New year...new news. Be the first to know what
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From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Jan  1 15:23:46 2009
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 16:23:46 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] barn find
In-Reply-To: <495D31F6.2040505@htcnet.org>
Message-ID: <OIEFIFPCJEDNJFHKNCJEIEOBDEAA.shop@justbrits.com>

WOW, John !!

Editor Gary, it has YOUR name all over it !!!!!

Let Ginny buy it for ALL the rest of your birthdays !!!! <VBG> & LOL

Anon

From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Thu Jan  1 15:33:29 2009
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 09:33:29 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] barn find
In-Reply-To: <495D31F6.2040505@htcnet.org>
References: <495D31F6.2040505@htcnet.org>
Message-ID: <12EBF7A5ABB147C1B7572B7528F1FA8D@PatrickQuinnPC>

G'day John

That's a coincidence. No I don't have T57 Atalante in my garage (sigh!), but
I do have a model.

No just a couple of days back I was reading a book on the pre-WW2 Bugatti
racing driver Jean-Pierre Wimille who also sold Bugattis for a living.

It was Wimille who sold the T57 to Howe.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of John Vrugtman
Sent: Friday, 2 January 2009 8:13 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] barn find

This has to be the barn find of all time!  
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/tyne/7807210.stm

John
BJ8s

From satkinson7314 at charter.net  Thu Jan  1 17:21:32 2009
From: satkinson7314 at charter.net (Simon & Christine Atkinson)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 19:21:32 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] front muffler mounting point (Bt7)
Message-ID: <87B728679B5D4F2394251E69FE42E77D@AtkinsonPC>

In test fitting my new exhaust today I noticed that I do not have a mounting
location for the front of the muffler (silencer to some other folks). The
mounting bolt on the muffler is close to the front outrigger which leads me
to think I'm missing the same mounting holes as on the rear outrigger?

Any pics or advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

 

Simon

1959 BT7L

From e-wilkins at cox.net  Thu Jan  1 18:32:23 2009
From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 17:32:23 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] barn find
In-Reply-To: <12EBF7A5ABB147C1B7572B7528F1FA8D@PatrickQuinnPC>
References: <495D31F6.2040505@htcnet.org>
	<12EBF7A5ABB147C1B7572B7528F1FA8D@PatrickQuinnPC>
Message-ID: <ADC1EFB9-5773-4737-9047-4D49061FDA29@cox.net>

I was just watching the antiques roadshow and a person had brought in  
a sculpture by Mr. Bugatti. Apparently he liked to sculpt animals.

On Jan 1, 2009, at 2:33 PM, Patrick and Caroline Quinn wrote:

> G'day John
>
> That's a coincidence. No I don't have T57 Atalante in my garage  
> (sigh!), but
> I do have a model.
>
> No just a couple of days back I was reading a book on the pre-WW2  
> Bugatti
> racing driver Jean-Pierre Wimille who also sold Bugattis for a living.

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Thu Jan  1 19:06:05 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 21:06:05 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] front muffler mounting point (Bt7)
References: <87B728679B5D4F2394251E69FE42E77D@AtkinsonPC>
Message-ID: <824DBD9DB4E745FFB3A0C5C71231C7F1@ophrdc.org>

Simon,

The front muffler mount does not fasten to the outrigger. It is fastened to 
the driver's floor board, behind the outrigger, with two bolts 5/16" 
diameter by about 1" long, that sit side by side, whose hex heads will be 
inside the car, under the carpet underlay and tar paper lamination. Under 
the car, these will hold the front metallastic exhaust mount with 
lockwashers and nuts.
Sorry I don't have that model in the shop at the moment (any six cylinder 
model except the BJ8) so I can't give you any location dimensions. However 
if you assemble the complete system loosely so you can make small 
adjustments to everything it will soon become obvious where the mounting 
bolts need to be.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Simon & Christine Atkinson" <satkinson7314 at charter.net>
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 7:21 PM
Subject: [Healeys] front muffler mounting point (Bt7)


> In test fitting my new exhaust today I noticed that I do not have a 
> mounting
> location for the front of the muffler (silencer to some other folks). The
> mounting bolt on the muffler is close to the front outrigger which leads 
> me
> to think I'm missing the same mounting holes as on the rear outrigger?
>
> Any pics or advice would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Simon
>
> 1959 BT7L
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From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Thu Jan  1 19:14:15 2009
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell)
Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:14:15 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] front muffler mounting point (Bt7)
Message-ID: <495D7877.3030904@earthlink.net>

Simon,

The front mount is bolted to the floor.  At least it is on mine.

Bob

From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Thu Jan  1 19:19:01 2009
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell)
Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:19:01 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] barn find
In-Reply-To: <ADC1EFB9-5773-4737-9047-4D49061FDA29@cox.net>
References: <495D31F6.2040505@htcnet.org>
	<12EBF7A5ABB147C1B7572B7528F1FA8D@PatrickQuinnPC>
	<ADC1EFB9-5773-4737-9047-4D49061FDA29@cox.net>
Message-ID: <495D7995.8070206@earthlink.net>

Ettore Bugatti was the car builder and his younger brother,Rembrandt, was 
the sculptor.

Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote:
> I was just watching the antiques roadshow and a person had brought in a 
> sculpture by Mr. Bugatti. Apparently he liked to sculpt animals.
> 
> On Jan 1, 2009, at 2:33 PM, Patrick and Caroline Quinn wrote:
> 
>> G'day John
>>
>> That's a coincidence. No I don't have T57 Atalante in my garage 
>> (sigh!), but
>> I do have a model.
>>
>> No just a couple of days back I was reading a book on the pre-WW2 Bugatti
>> racing driver Jean-Pierre Wimille who also sold Bugattis for a living.
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From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net  Thu Jan  1 20:29:39 2009
From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 19:29:39 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] door striker pieces
Message-ID: <004b01c96c8a$58a7fa20$0400a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>

Does anybody have the dimensions of these two parts?
021-347 plate  packing striker
021-349 plate tapped, striker

These go  behind the striker plate on a BJ8.    I have 3 strikers but not the
plates.   They look like they can be made easily if we know the size.

Jerry

BJ8

From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net  Thu Jan  1 20:32:06 2009
From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 19:32:06 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Eyebrow piece above the grill
Message-ID: <005201c96c8a$afa91430$0400a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>

My car came with two eyebrow pieces.  One is new and one looks new, with a
little polish, it would be new.  Both are not for my car, they are from an
earlier 6 cylinder.  Does anyone have a late BJ8 eyebrow (new condition) that
they would like to trade?

Jerry
BJ8

From vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com  Thu Jan  1 20:48:03 2009
From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com (Jean Caron)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 03:48:03 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Eyebrow piece above the grill
In-Reply-To: <005201c96c8a$afa91430$0400a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
References: <005201c96c8a$afa91430$0400a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
Message-ID: <BAY103-W18C66D2FB6D9A3EB7DED7CD1E20@phx.gbl>

Jerry:
I would fit trial fit them both to your car first before trading one away. The
reason for this is that very likely one, likely the new one will not fit
exactly as the one that was on your car originally. I have seen a few of these
pieces in the last couple of years that did not fit well at all and once the
shroud is painted, you do not want to start drilling and making adjustments,
better do it before, and I would trial fit all the grille parts, time
consuming but well worth the effort.
Jean Caron> From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net> To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net> Date:
Thu, 1 Jan 2009 19:32:06 -0800> Subject: [Healeys] Eyebrow piece above the
grill> > My car came with two eyebrow pieces. One is new and one looks new,
with a> little polish, it would be new. Both are not for my car, they are from
an> earlier 6 cylinder. Does anyone have a late BJ8 eyebrow (new condition)
that> they would like to trade?> > Jerry> BJ8>
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From glemon at neb.rr.com  Thu Jan  1 21:36:25 2009
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 22:36:25 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] barn find
References: <495D31F6.2040505@htcnet.org>
Message-ID: <3590A07629FD43CDB595BF496143CCF2@Lemonlaptop>

Well perhaps I will get lucky too, my dad had a Renault Dauphine, an R10 a 
Mazda RX2, and a Beetle or 3.  I think he traded them all in, but maybe he 
squirrelled a classic or three away in a storage unit for later discovery!

Greg Lemon

From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Thu Jan  1 21:48:39 2009
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 15:48:39 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] barn find
In-Reply-To: <ADC1EFB9-5773-4737-9047-4D49061FDA29@cox.net>
References: <495D31F6.2040505@htcnet.org><12EBF7A5ABB147C1B7572B7528F1FA8D@PatrickQuinnPC>
	<ADC1EFB9-5773-4737-9047-4D49061FDA29@cox.net>
Message-ID: <06B00F60D3F94010A75F6287B9E9320C@PatrickQuinnPC>

G'day Rick

The whole of the Bugatti family were highly artistic. Father Carlo Bugatti
was renowned for his furniture and pieces today are worth squillions. Ettore
was the bloke who designed and built the cars while his brother Rembrandt
(not the famous painter who died 250 years beforehand) was a talented
sculptor.

Pieces of Rembrandt Bugatti sculpture do come up for sale and they too are
mega expensive. It was Rembrandt Bugatti who designed the Elephant radiator
sculpture that was used on the Bugatti Royale - the most expensive motor car
ever built.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Eric (Rick) Wilkins
Sent: Friday, 2 January 2009 12:32 PM
Cc: Austin Healey
Subject: Re: [Healeys] barn find

I was just watching the antiques roadshow and a person had brought in  
a sculpture by Mr. Bugatti. Apparently he liked to sculpt animals.

On Jan 1, 2009, at 2:33 PM, Patrick and Caroline Quinn wrote:

> G'day John
>
> That's a coincidence. No I don't have T57 Atalante in my garage  
> (sigh!), but
> I do have a model.
>
> No just a couple of days back I was reading a book on the pre-WW2  
> Bugatti
> racing driver Jean-Pierre Wimille who also sold Bugattis for a living.

From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Thu Jan  1 21:55:07 2009
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 20:55:07 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey at the races, rallies photos
In-Reply-To: <BLU105-W473808B2C7F7DFA9B56563D5E50@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <837221.54624.qm@web37905.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Amazing set of historical docs - thanks for the pointer.

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



--- On Thu, 1/1/09, andy pole <ampole at hotmail.com> wrote:

> From: andy pole <ampole at hotmail.com>
> Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey at the races, rallies photos
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Thursday, January 1, 2009, 12:58 PM
> Happy New Year to Everyone,
>
> I was just browsing Healey web images as I fancy renewing
> my fine art skills
> and fancy doing a series of Paintings and came across these
> for those that
> have not seen them:
>
> http://www.healeymeetslemans.nl/home.php?nb=his_fot&alb=historie&overview=0
>
> must be every rally, race,etc photo ever taken, enjoy!
>
> cheers Andy
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From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Thu Jan  1 21:57:58 2009
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 15:57:58 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Annoying noise from steering column
In-Reply-To: <34B6CE282C83CE409E0490D509662D14014FD330@bilbo.IT-ARKITEKTERNA.SE>
References: <34B6CE282C83CE409E0490D509662D14014FD252@bilbo.IT-ARKITEKTERNA.SE>
	<F66139DAA19642A9ABB812D2D01D0813@PatrickQuinnPC>
	<34B6CE282C83CE409E0490D509662D14014FD330@bilbo.IT-ARKITEKTERNA.SE>
Message-ID: <B63FB73551DD42DF833B79490518C471@PatrickQuinnPC>

G'day Peter

Really pleased to assist.

Terrible weather here too. + 22 degrees C outside and the sun is shining.
I'm in shorts and tee-shirt. Just terrible!

Best wishes

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: Peter Ehn [mailto:peter.ehn at it-arkitekterna.se]
Sent: Friday, 2 January 2009 2:09 AM
To: Patrick and Caroline Quinn; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: SV: [Healeys] Annoying noise from steering column

G'day again Patrick. You were right! Mine is a RHD and the generator front
end plate is only a few mm's (1-2?) from the steering column, on which I can
see marks from the generator. Thanks!
Looks like I can solve this by getting a little longer fan belt, this will
move the generator a snap.

Looking forward to a more silent spring driving my Healey. Unfortunately
it's a while until we get there. Currently we have -5C (=23F) and a few
months yet to go.

Peter Ehn
Stockholm, Sweden

-----Ursprungligt meddelande-----
Fren: Patrick and Caroline Quinn [mailto:p_cquinn at tpg.com.au]
Skickat: den 29 december 2008 04:47
Till: Peter Ehn; healeys at autox.team.net
Dmne: RE: [Healeys] Annoying noise from steering column

G'day Peter

Is you car left or right hand drive?

Mine is RHD and sometimes the front end plate of the generator hits the
steering column. However if yours is LHD it may be something on the other
side.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Peter Ehn
Sent: Monday, 29 December 2008 3:12 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Annoying noise from steering column

Hello all!

This summer, after rebuilding my entire engine and getting it tight and
smooth and quiet, I now have a new issue to deal with (perhaps because I
haven't heard it earlier):

At idleing speed, I have a very annoying noise coming from my steering
column.
It sort of goes "cloink-cloink-cloink" in beat with the engine vibrations.
This bugs me, because the car otherwise "ticks like a clock". At higher revs
it is not audible. If I, e.g. when at a stop, hear this noise, and slightly
put pressure on the steering wheel (right or left) it seizes. At idle again,
standing at the engine bay, I can actually feel and hear vibrations approx.
40-50 cm in front of the firewall.
Is it the stator tube? Or ? Should I dismantle the whole steering column an
steering gear? Alot of work for a little noise, but who said we're not
crazy?

Appreciate any ideas or experience of something like this.

Brgds, Peter Ehn

---------------------------------------------------
Peter Ehn, 1967 BJ8-42208
Eloppevdgen 36
168 56 Bromma, Sweden
Tel : +46 708 33 72 97
email: peter.ehn at it-arkitekterna.se
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From vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com  Thu Jan  1 23:18:19 2009
From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com (Jean Caron)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 06:18:19 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] door striker pieces
In-Reply-To: <004b01c96c8a$58a7fa20$0400a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
References: <004b01c96c8a$58a7fa20$0400a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
Message-ID: <BAY103-W119E83EF2508D169C12D7FD1E20@phx.gbl>

Jerry:
Here are the dimensions taken from a 1966 BJ8 plates I am currently
restoring;
021-347 packing plate, made of aluminium, 1/16" thick, 2 7/8" long, 1 3/8"
wide, the BJ8 ones do not look exactly as the illustration in the Moss
catalogue, it has the round hole at one end and a "U" shape from the side at
the other end, if you want I will send you photos off line.
021-349 tapped plate, made of steel, 1/8" thick, 2 13/16" long, 1 3/16" wide
with tapped holes. Holes are centered widthwise, but not lengthwise. One is
centered at 15/32" from one end and the other is at 11/16" from the other
end.
Jean Caron > From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net> To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net> Date:
Thu, 1 Jan 2009 19:29:39 -0800> Subject: [Healeys] door striker pieces> > Does
anybody have the dimensions of these two parts?> 021-347 plate packing
striker> 021-349 plate tapped, striker> > These go behind the striker plate on
a BJ8. I have 3 strikers but not the> plates. They look like they can be made
easily if we know the size.> > Jerry> > BJ8>
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From thehealeyguy at gmail.com  Fri Jan  2 03:34:40 2009
From: thehealeyguy at gmail.com (Bob Abbott)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 05:34:40 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Rear seals
Message-ID: <13df1a4f0901020234y3a4de912se8e1b414178caf27@mail.gmail.com>

Anyone know where I can find a set of directions for replacing the rear axle
seals on a BJ8. I think I'll have to do the bearing at the same time and
would like to read through the process before I tackle the job.
TIA,
Bob

From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Fri Jan  2 05:50:47 2009
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 07:50:47 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Dunlop Wire Wheel Restoration
References: <67EEDBACE8B141439BA9422307609A67@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <002001c96cd8$bc591420$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>

How about Motor Wheel Services.   (MWS)   Its in the UK but their web sight 
does say that they do
restore wire wheels and they are the Moss ww provider now.

Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rich C" <richchrysler at quickclic.net>
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 5:22 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Dunlop Wire Wheel Restoration


> Hello all,
>
> First a quick history lesson.....
>
>>From the beginning of Austin Healey production in mid 1953, all he BN1 
>>cars up
> 'till mid summer 1954  approx. the first 4500 BN1's were equipped with the
> earlier flat pressed hub 48 spoke painted Dunlop wire wheels. After that
> point, the wheels fitted to the cars had a deeper depressed hub section 
> and
> the wires were laced with a slightly deeper bias, making for a stronger 
> wheel
> when sideways forces were applied.
> However, these early wheels have a noticeable visual difference and when
> attempting an accurate restoration on these cars, the early wheels should 
> be
> fitted.
> In the past, Dayton Wire Wheel Company were willing to strip, restore, 
> relace
> and finish these wheels for an obvious extra cost (not an issue here). It
> seems as of now, they will no longer accept doing these wheel restorations 
> any
> longer.
> Is there anybody else out there in the world who will restore these 
> wheels?
>
> Rich Chrysler
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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Fri Jan  2 07:33:51 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8Healeys)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 09:33:51 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Locking Petrol Cap
Message-ID: <000501c96ce7$21eaf020$65c0d060$@rr.com>

Hello, Healeyphiles, and welcome to 2009!  Let's hope that 2009 will be
better to all of us than was 2008.

 

Does anyone know if the locking petrol cap that was a factory option for
BJ7s and BJ8s is identical to that for earlier models, specifically BN1s and
BN2s?  If not, would  anyone with a Hundred and an original locking cap
please take a digital photo of it and send it to me?

 

Thanks very much, and Happy Healey New Year!

 

Steve Byers

HBJ8L/36666

BJ8 Registry

Havelock, NC  USA

From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com  Fri Jan  2 07:43:04 2009
From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 15:43:04 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Locking Petrol Cap
In-Reply-To: <000501c96ce7$21eaf020$65c0d060$@rr.com>
References: <000501c96ce7$21eaf020$65c0d060$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA81750050E1E86@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com>

Hello Steve,
There is no need to have a locking petrol cap for BN1s and BN2s. Just lock the
trunk lid and you can4t reach the petrol cap.
So I do not believe there was a locking cap as a factory option.
Josef Eckert
Konigswinter/GERMANY

-----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----
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Auftrag von BJ8Healeys
Gesendet: Freitag, 2. Januar 2009 15:34
An: healeys at autox.team.net
Betreff: [Healeys] Locking Petrol Cap

Hello, Healeyphiles, and welcome to 2009!  Let's hope that 2009 will be better
to all of us than was 2008.



Does anyone know if the locking petrol cap that was a factory option for BJ7s
and BJ8s is identical to that for earlier models, specifically BN1s and BN2s?
If not, would  anyone with a Hundred and an original locking cap please take a
digital photo of it and send it to me?



Thanks very much, and Happy Healey New Year!



Steve Byers

HBJ8L/36666

BJ8 Registry

Havelock, NC  USA

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Fri Jan  2 08:03:24 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8Healeys)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 10:03:24 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Locking Petrol Cap
In-Reply-To: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA81750050E1E86@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com>
References: <000501c96ce7$21eaf020$65c0d060$@rr.com>
	<63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA81750050E1E86@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com>
Message-ID: <000c01c96ceb$429d76e0$c7d864a0$@rr.com>

Thanks, Josef -
That just shows how little I know about the earlier model Healeys.  The
reason I was asking is that someone says that he knows of a 100 whose owner
claims to have an original locking petrol cap and wondered if I knew of such
a thing.  I am aware that the locking cap was offered as an option on BJ7s
and BJ8s, and thought that perhaps that a similar cap for earlier models
might be the same.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA


-----Original Message-----
From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com [mailto:Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com]
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 9:43 AM
To: sbyers at ec.rr.com; Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: AW: [Healeys] Locking Petrol Cap

Hello Steve,
There is no need to have a locking petrol cap for BN1s and BN2s. Just lock
the trunk lid and you can4t reach the petrol cap.
So I do not believe there was a locking cap as a factory option.
Josef Eckert
Konigswinter/GERMANY

From mgcharlie at comcast.net  Fri Jan  2 08:12:15 2009
From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin)
Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:12:15 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Unknown parts
In-Reply-To: <E38BA0A6-2ECB-4959-9194-0923FCF14F08@mac.com>
References: <495BC846.9080908@comcast.net>
	<E38BA0A6-2ECB-4959-9194-0923FCF14F08@mac.com>
Message-ID: <495E2ECF.5080404@comcast.net>

Lin and all,
Lin sent the picture that he referred to and that is the correct part.  
I believed that they went somewhere in that area, but wasn't sure where.
Thanks to all for your responses.
Charlie

Linwood H Rose wrote:
> Charlie,
> It sounds like they may be the little wooden blocks that serve as 
> buffers for the soft top frame. I will send an image to you since they 
> are stripped on the list.
>
> Lin
> 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast"
> 1959 AN5 Bugeye
>
>
> On Dec 31, 2008, at 2:30 PM, Charlie Baldwin wrote:
>
>> I've got a couple of wood wedges, opposite hand from each other (so they
>> must be right and left) that I don't know where they go.
>> The car is a BT7 Mk.II and the wedges measure 1 15/16" long x 13/16" x
>> 9/16" and 11/16" thick.  There is a hole which had a wood screw for
>> attaching them.
>> Any help would be appreciated.
>> Charlie
>> '62 BT7 tricarb
>> York, PA
>>
>> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a 
>> name of mgcharlie.vcf]
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From jstmorris at yahoo.com  Fri Jan  2 10:07:38 2009
From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 09:07:38 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Locking Petrol Cap
In-Reply-To: <000c01c96ceb$429d76e0$c7d864a0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <899766.41050.qm@web30304.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I guess it all depends on your point of view.  In early November of last year,
Bill Wood auctioned off the quick release racing gas cap from AHS 3510, parted
out in Oregon in 1955.  While not strickly a "locking" cap,  it could be seen
as such.  Check out Item number: 280281953184  or 
http://tinyurl.com/9ybokf while it remains in the eBay system.
--Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives

--- On Fri, 1/2/09, BJ8Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com> wrote: << Thanks, Josef -
That just shows how little I know about the earlier model Healeys.  The reason
I was asking is that someone says that he knows of a 100 whose owner claims to
have an original locking petrol cap and wondered if I knew of such a thing.  I
am aware that the locking cap was offered as an option on BJ7s and BJ8s, and
thought that perhaps that a similar cap for earlier models might be the same. 
Steve Byers >>



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From 57healey at gmail.com  Fri Jan  2 11:26:59 2009
From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 12:26:59 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Facebook Healey Group Site
In-Reply-To: <9915679.1230820106163.JavaMail.root@mswamui-bichon.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
References: <9915679.1230820106163.JavaMail.root@mswamui-bichon.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <743b1e2f0901021026s52145a87v55c5c6d79df6e892@mail.gmail.com>

I joined, but there are at least two other on Facebook now.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=9643486463
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=13732455371

Additionally there is a Sprite/Midget group and a many British Car groups.

Is there anyway to link all of the Healey folks up?

Patton

On Thu, Jan 1, 2009 at 8:28 AM,  <rudedoggg at earthlink.net> wrote:
> I have been a recent convert to internet social networking, specifically "Facebook".
>
> Facebook offers the ability to create "group" accounts--allowing discussions, photos, and videos to be posted for the enjoyment of the group.  I have created a site called "Healey Enthusiasts".  Access is free and there are no real rules.  Prerequisite to post data is a Facebook account.


-- 
Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX
1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."
1977 Newport '28

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Fri Jan  2 11:51:35 2009
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:51:35 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Facebook Healey Group Site
In-Reply-To: <743b1e2f0901021026s52145a87v55c5c6d79df6e892@mail.gmail.com>
References: <9915679.1230820106163.JavaMail.root@mswamui-bichon.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
	<743b1e2f0901021026s52145a87v55c5c6d79df6e892@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001501c96d0b$23af2b00$6b0d8100$@net>

Don't we already have that with this list and the British Car Forum????

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

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Patton Dickson
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 1:27 PM
To: rudedoggg at earthlink.net
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Facebook Healey Group Site

I joined, but there are at least two other on Facebook now.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=9643486463
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=13732455371

Additionally there is a Sprite/Midget group and a many British Car groups.

Is there anyway to link all of the Healey folks up?

Patton

On Thu, Jan 1, 2009 at 8:28 AM,  <rudedoggg at earthlink.net> wrote:
> I have been a recent convert to internet social networking, specifically
"Facebook".
>
> Facebook offers the ability to create "group" accounts--allowing
discussions, photos, and videos to be posted for the enjoyment of the group.
I have created a site called "Healey Enthusiasts".  Access is free and there
are no real rules.  Prerequisite to post data is a Facebook account.


-- 

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Jan  2 12:01:26 2009
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 13:01:26 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Facebook Healey Group Site
In-Reply-To: <001501c96d0b$23af2b00$6b0d8100$@net>
Message-ID: <OIEFIFPCJEDNJFHKNCJEIEBPDFAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<Don't we already have that with this list and the British Car Forum????>>

Yep, John.

I just "love" duplication of effort(s).	NOT.

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Fri Jan  2 12:30:42 2009
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:30:42 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Locking Petrol Cap
Message-ID: <515ABDAFFD454E1981E49C10C1F6A786@tm4>

Well,

I am the reason for this mess :-)

I have seen a BMIHT certificate of a BN1 (nor my car, but the car is Poland) where the Factory Fitted Equipment lists as follows:
- wire wheels
- locking petrol cap
- heater
- laminated windscreen

I was curious about the locking cap...

The car is from September '54.


Anyone else has a BN1/2 with a locking petrol cap in the certificate??..


PS. I should mention - the car does _not_ currently have a lockable cap :-)

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Fri Jan  2 12:48:25 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 14:48:25 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Locking Petrol Cap
References: <000501c96ce7$21eaf020$65c0d060$@rr.com><63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA81750050E1E86@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com>
	<000c01c96ceb$429d76e0$c7d864a0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <D2F3EF8AE8364AE3BFAF69D6509FC028@ophrdc.org>

Hello all,

I recently received a copy of a BMIHT certificate for a BN1 built 8 
September, 1954. One of the foot notes on the certificate specificaly states 
the car was equipped with a "locking peterol cap".
Now in review, this is on a standard BN1 which would have had the usual 
stock filler cap located within the boot compartment. In addition, by the 
design of the rim of the filler neck it would have to be a somewhat 
different design than those fitted to a 6 cylinder model. And as a further 
note, the externally mounted quick fill hinged cap of the S model would be 
another design again.
Therefore there was in fact a locking type of cap fitted to at least a 
number of Hundreds, even though as Josef notes, it may be rather redundant 
if one locks the boot lid anyway.

Rich Chrysler
AHCA Hundred Registrar

"Got a Hundred? Send your info to the Registry today"

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Fri Jan  2 12:50:05 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 14:50:05 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Rear seals
References: <13df1a4f0901020234y3a4de912se8e1b414178caf27@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <99914216F2654607AFC18FEEBC491B02@ophrdc.org>

Bob,

This should be adequately covered in the Workshop manual.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Abbott" <thehealeyguy at gmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 5:34 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Rear seals


> Anyone know where I can find a set of directions for replacing the rear 
> axle
> seals on a BJ8. I think I'll have to do the bearing at the same time and
> would like to read through the process before I tackle the job.
> TIA,
> Bob
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From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Fri Jan  2 12:58:33 2009
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 11:58:33 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Off Topic But List Related
Message-ID: <B9EA9AD3131144CB8A6745610F15565E@LeonardPCPC>

I have recently received e-mails asking me to join 'social' networks.  These
e-mails have come from people I do not personally know although research
reveals that the connection is our LBCs.  When the 'sender' is queried 'why
me?', I am told to disregard the offer.  No explanation is provided.

The apparent answer has been revealed in the following (partial) exchange
between Kim Komando and a listener to her radio program:

Are you spamming your friends?
My husband recently joined Reunion.com. He wanted to get in touch with some of
his old classmates. Well, the site somehow scanned our e-mail contact list.
The site is now sending invitations to all of our contacts. That's our family,
friends and business contacts. These invitations say they are from my husband.
How can the site do this without our permission? Is this legal? It feels like
we are being used to send spam.
-Ourania Riddle in Dixon, CA, listening on KSTE 650 AM

This is a potentially embarrassing situation. Essentially, Reunion.com sent
spam to everyone in the Contact list. This is especially annoying because it
includes your business contacts. An explanation/apology e-mail is probably
required.

So, how did this happen? Reunion.com is a legitimate service. It doesn't have
rooms full of hackers mining people's e-mail accounts. Unfortunately, the
finger of blame is pointing at your husband.

The site didn't hack your e-mail account. Your husband gave it permission to
access your contact list. To be fair, this is easy to do accidentally. He
probably didn't know it happened.

Social-networking sites and related services rely on friends' lists. To get
anything out of it, your friends need to use it. Any social service without
friends is pretty much useless.........



Just a heads up to read all the small print when doing anything on the
Internet (or any 'contract' for that matter).

(The Other) Len
Vacaville, CA, USA
1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031

From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com  Fri Jan  2 13:40:56 2009
From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 21:40:56 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Locking Petrol Cap
In-Reply-To: <D2F3EF8AE8364AE3BFAF69D6509FC028@ophrdc.org>
References: <000501c96ce7$21eaf020$65c0d060$@rr.com><63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA81750050E1E86@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com><000c01c96ceb$429d76e0$c7d864a0$@rr.com>
	<D2F3EF8AE8364AE3BFAF69D6509FC028@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA81750050E1E92@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com>

Tadek and Rich,
first thing I believe these are mistakes in the certificates. Since I have
seen the records of my cars in the old books in Gaydon, from where the
registrars take their information, first I doubt the trueness of the notes on
the certificate. The registrars do these certificates for such a big range of
cars, the book note which means a locking petrol cap on a Landrover can be the
same as for a cigarette lighter on a Healey.
I would double check that with the registrar.
There is also on Tadeks certificate a foot note: Wire Wheels. As we all know
these were standard items on BN1s and BN2s and on my BN1 certificate it is not
mentioned. I would check this as well.

Josef Eckert
Konigswinter/GERMANY

-----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----
Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im
Auftrag von Rich C
Gesendet: Freitag, 2. Januar 2009 20:48
An: BJ8Healeys; Healeys at autox.team.net
Betreff: Re: [Healeys] Locking Petrol Cap

Hello all,

I recently received a copy of a BMIHT certificate for a BN1 built 8 September,
1954. One of the foot notes on the certificate specificaly states the car was
equipped with a "locking peterol cap".
Now in review, this is on a standard BN1 which would have had the usual stock
filler cap located within the boot compartment. In addition, by the design of
the rim of the filler neck it would have to be a somewhat different design
than those fitted to a 6 cylinder model. And as a further note, the externally
mounted quick fill hinged cap of the S model would be another design again.
Therefore there was in fact a locking type of cap fitted to at least a number
of Hundreds, even though as Josef notes, it may be rather redundant if one
locks the boot lid anyway.

Rich Chrysler
AHCA Hundred Registrar

"Got a Hundred? Send your info to the Registry today"
____________________________________________

From ampole at hotmail.com  Fri Jan  2 15:40:14 2009
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 22:40:14 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Rear seals
In-Reply-To: <13df1a4f0901020234y3a4de912se8e1b414178caf27@mail.gmail.com>
References: <13df1a4f0901020234y3a4de912se8e1b414178caf27@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU105-W320560B081449E87B9954FD5E20@phx.gbl>

Bob A quick run thru (from memory) is after doing the normal stuff such as
draining axle and removing wheels, you will need to remove hub extension,
brake drum. The 5 nuts holding the hub extensions on are not handed but have
small shoulders which may of been rounded by a previous owner.  The half shaft
is held onto the inner hub by one screw, and probably sticking with the
gasket. Pull out the half
shaft.http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/photo.jsp?photoID=5130439
The large 8 sided nut will be the hard bit as you will have to buy a special
socket or make one, bend the lock tab before undoing. Also these nuts are
handed so dont strip them by turning the wrong
way.http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/photo.jsp?photoID=5130440 The
easiest way to pull the inner hub and bearing is to get the half shaft and
turn it backwards so that the domed end is against the hub and the studs going
thru the holes. Use the nuts or 5 non locking nuts to tighten the halfshaft
against the hub. The hub will then be pulled off the axle as you tighten. When
you remove the bearing note the way the oil seal is fitted in the recess under
as it is backwards to the way you probably imagine. As the factory manual
states you need to have the bearing height correct against the gasket, read up
on this. Heres the hub:
http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/photo.jsp?photoID=5132613&prev=1

As you can see I also turned a piece of nylon down to press in the oil seal
without damaging it. I also had to replace some studs, heres a pic using a
vice and socket to press a new one in, and also a photo of the axle without
hub:
http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/photo.jsp?photoID=5132641&prev=1
http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/photo.jsp?photoID=5131540&prev=1

There is also an o ring that fits around the edge of the distance piece.

Its easy with the correct equipment. There is also some part numbers for the
bearing and seal on my website.

Refitting is the reverse, as they say in the books!!! I'm sure someone will
put me right if I got anything wrong.

hope this helps Andy

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From bspidell at comcast.net  Fri Jan  2 17:55:04 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:55:04 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Rear seals
In-Reply-To: <BLU105-W320560B081449E87B9954FD5E20@phx.gbl>
References: <13df1a4f0901020234y3a4de912se8e1b414178caf27@mail.gmail.com>
	<BLU105-W320560B081449E87B9954FD5E20@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <495EB768.5050400@comcast.net>

andy pole wrote:

snip ...
<good stuff from Andy>
... snip

The "reversed axle as puller method" works, but you may need a spacer 
between the axle and the housing or a puller to complete the extraction 
of the bearings.  You'll need a press to get the bearings out of the 
hubs (and the new bearings in).

I warmed the hubs with new bearings in an oven before installing.  I 
also applied dry ice to the end of the housing, which caused the metal 
to emit a loud humming noise, sounding almost like a large tuning fork.  
I stopped, being afraid of altering the metal structure but was able to 
tap the bearings on with an appropriately sized metal tube.


Bob

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Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
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From danlarson at centurytel.net  Fri Jan  2 18:26:50 2009
From: danlarson at centurytel.net (Dan Larson)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 17:26:50 -0800
Subject: [Healeys]  Facebook Healey Group Site
In-Reply-To: <OIEFIFPCJEDNJFHKNCJEIEBPDFAA.shop@justbrits.com>
References: <001501c96d0b$23af2b00$6b0d8100$@net>
	<OIEFIFPCJEDNJFHKNCJEIEBPDFAA.shop@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <E84AA16CCD0346E78D5C1E96A186E0A2@DanDesktop>

My first thought was the same. However, Facebook may reach a younger age
group and encourage new Healey Enthusiasts.


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Ed's Shop
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 11:01 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Facebook Healey Group Site

<<Don't we already have that with this list and the British Car Forum????>>

Yep, John.

I just "love" duplication of effort(s).	NOT.

 

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From rudedoggg at earthlink.net  Fri Jan  2 19:57:39 2009
From: rudedoggg at earthlink.net (rudedoggg at earthlink.net)
Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 11:57:39 +0900 (GMT+09:00)
Subject: [Healeys] Facebook Healey Group Site
Message-ID: <5797573.1230951460162.JavaMail.root@elwamui-royal.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Man; didn't realize there were so many other similar groups out there.  Just wanted to put lister names to faces, not duplicate efforts.  Use (or don't use) the site for what you will.

John

-----Original Message-----
>From: Patton Dickson <57healey at gmail.com>
>Sent: Jan 3, 2009 3:26 AM
>To: rudedoggg at earthlink.net
>Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Healeys] Facebook Healey Group Site
>
>I joined, but there are at least two other on Facebook now.
>
>http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=9643486463
>http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=13732455371
>
>Additionally there is a Sprite/Midget group and a many British Car groups.
>
>Is there anyway to link all of the Healey folks up?
>
>Patton
>
>On Thu, Jan 1, 2009 at 8:28 AM,  <rudedoggg at earthlink.net> wrote:
>> I have been a recent convert to internet social networking, specifically "Facebook".
>>
>> Facebook offers the ability to create "group" accounts--allowing discussions, photos, and videos to be posted for the enjoyment of the group.  I have created a site called "Healey Enthusiasts".  Access is free and there are no real rules.  Prerequisite to post data is a Facebook account.
>
>
>-- 
>Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX
>1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."
>1977 Newport '28

From RonFineEsq at earthlink.net  Sat Jan  3 08:13:52 2009
From: RonFineEsq at earthlink.net (Ron Fine)
Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 07:13:52 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Dunlop Wire Wheel Restoration
References: <627862.68388.qm@web52409.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <783F2CEAAB504A8CA30E43E2E0C7BC5C@XPS400>

The "Borrani Wire Wheel Service" in Venice, California is gone for good.  It 
was a one man operation in a hole in the wall shop.  The gentleman was 
elderly and he appeared to live in the shop.  He rebuild several sets of 
wire wheels for me over the years but I am sure he must have retired.  The 
building was replaced with a new building a few years ago.
Ron
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jackson Krall" <jackson_krall at yahoo.com>
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 11:02 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dunlop Wire Wheel Restoration


> Rich, 20 yrs ago I bought a set of 6" wide Dunlops that were relaced by 
> Borrani Wire Wheel Service in Venice CA. I don't see the shop listed 
> anywhere now but wondering if someone from this shop could be doing the 
> work somewhere else in the area?
> Best
> JK

From RonFineEsq at earthlink.net  Sat Jan  3 08:35:28 2009
From: RonFineEsq at earthlink.net (Ron Fine)
Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 07:35:28 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Dunlap Wire Wheel repairs
Message-ID: <E5354B27CD7741FCB35DCF96FB2CE77D@XPS400>

There is another shop in Los Angeles that rebuilds and restores wire wheels.
Valley Wire Wheel.  14731 Lull Street.  Van Nuys, CA 91405  818 785-7237,
This also is a one man operation but his shop is large and I have used him to
mount several sets of tires on my wire wheels.  He seems knowledgeable and
there were plenty of historic wire wheels being worked on when I was in the
shop.  I would suggest calling him to see what he can do for you.
Ron

From rahosmer at citlink.net  Sat Jan  3 09:35:23 2009
From: rahosmer at citlink.net (Richard Hosmer)
Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:35:23 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] barn find
In-Reply-To: <3590A07629FD43CDB595BF496143CCF2@Lemonlaptop>
Message-ID: <C584D3CB.16645%rahosmer@citlink.net>

Speaking of which, does anyone still have the original website for the pics
of that HUGE "barn" collection that turned up in Spain (?) a couple of years
back - I thought I saved it, but apparently did not. Many thanks.

Dick Hosmer
1962 BT7 tricarb

From bcrist at club-internet.fr  Sat Jan  3 10:07:52 2009
From: bcrist at club-internet.fr (Bernard Cristalli)
Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:07:52 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] barn find
In-Reply-To: <C584D3CB.16645%rahosmer@citlink.net>
References: <C584D3CB.16645%rahosmer@citlink.net>
Message-ID: <495F9B68.7090500@club-internet.fr>

It's in Portugal
Here it is:
http://www.intuh.net/barnfinds/afa70.htm

B

Richard Hosmer a icrit :
> Speaking of which, does anyone still have the original website for the pics
> of that HUGE "barn" collection that turned up in Spain (?) a couple of years
> back - I thought I saved it, but apparently did not. Many thanks.
>
> Dick Hosmer
> 1962 BT7 tricarb
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From Chucknsueo at aol.com  Sat Jan  3 10:14:51 2009
From: Chucknsueo at aol.com (Chucknsueo at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 12:14:51 EST
Subject: [Healeys] barn find
Message-ID: <c7d.3ebb55e8.3690f70b@aol.com>

Here's the real story of the "barn find".  It wasn't really "lost" at  all!
 
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From quenty at ntelos.net  Sat Jan  3 12:13:46 2009
From: quenty at ntelos.net (David Schweninger)
Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 14:13:46 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny?
In-Reply-To: <BLU111-W3518753949440CA8A93920B8E70@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU111-W23AB0D9CED36DCA3F2D3D6B8E90@phx.gbl>
	<000601c96a77$0594cc60$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
	<39CAF880141D40F59FD28A90F23AC6CB@atc0f226cd3237>
	<BLU111-W3518753949440CA8A93920B8E70@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <B471FFEC-3272-475A-8F55-F1A9FC24AFB5@ntelos.net>

Hello again Scott,
I had to pull the trans out of my BN7 in the middle of my restoration  
because some idiot put the unidirectional clutch in backward. (he  
shall go nameless). It was much easier than I thought it would be. The  
Secret ? a foldable crane I bought at Harbor Freight.
A rope around the adaptor plate, as Rich Chrysler suggested, is  
exactly right. Even tho it doesn't look like it.
The nice thing about the floor crane is that it allows you to move the  
hook around rather than the car.

I used it to lift the Tub off the trailer after painting and to  
assemble and  install the engine and trans. all single- handedly.
Folded It takes about 3' Ft. square and 6' high.

It costs about one half a Welsh Corgi and doesn't require a lot of  
love and devotion.

I've attached some pictures.

Good luck.

Dave and Daisy

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On Dec 30, 2008, at 3:35 PM, scott willis wrote:

> Thanks all,
> I have also done this twice before with a friend. I was just hoping  
> there was
> a magic easy way for one person.
>
> I won't be pulling the motor and working on the engine compartment  
> at this
> time. I don't want the engine compartment to look better than the  
> rest of the
> car! The motor is a solid runner with few leaks. I plan to drive it  
> as is for
> several more years until my stocks rebound. (Har har) It will be  
> awhile. I
> also have a restored MGA, a daughter, a driver E-Type, a wife, and  
> two new
> Welsh Corgis that continually need my devotion and dough.

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Sat Jan  3 12:54:28 2009
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:54:28 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Locking Petrol Cap
Message-ID: <048893CAB7C848EDABEE337FCB6E161F@tm4>

Josef,

 

My certificate also states 'wire wheels'.

 

If I recall correctly, they were optional, although this option was almost a
standard..

 

But you maybe very right - the locking fuel cap in the BN1 might be a
mistake on the BMIHT Certificate..

 

Best, Tadek

 

Message: 6

Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 21:40:56 +0100

From: <Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com>

Subject: Re: [Healeys] Locking Petrol Cap

To: <Healeys at autox.team.net>

Message-ID:

      <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA81750050E1E92 at S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com>

Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"

 

Tadek and Rich,

first thing I believe these are mistakes in the certificates. Since I have

seen the records of my cars in the old books in Gaydon, from where the

registrars take their information, first I doubt the trueness of the notes
on

the certificate. The registrars do these certificates for such a big range
of

cars, the book note which means a locking petrol cap on a Landrover can be
the

same as for a cigarette lighter on a Healey.

I would double check that with the registrar.

There is also on Tadeks certificate a foot note: Wire Wheels. As we all know

these were standard items on BN1s and BN2s and on my BN1 certificate it is
not

mentioned. I would check this as well.

 

Josef Eckert

Konigswinter/GERMANY

From steveg at abrazosdata.com  Sat Jan  3 13:46:18 2009
From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Steve=20B.=20Gerow?=)
Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2009 12:46:18 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?Rear_seals?=
Message-ID: <20090103204618.17184.qmail@hoster902.com>

Suggest using a PVC pipe fitting as a seal driver to install new rear wheel seals. I heated the rear hubs in boiling water and froze the new studs in order to make installation easier.

-- 
Steve Gerow
Pasadena, CA
BN6

From quenty at ntelos.net  Sat Jan  3 15:01:40 2009
From: quenty at ntelos.net (David Schweninger)
Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 17:01:40 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny?
In-Reply-To: <BLU111-W1758D9E789FFC216D3FFAAB8E30@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU111-W23AB0D9CED36DCA3F2D3D6B8E90@phx.gbl>
	<000601c96a77$0594cc60$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
	<39CAF880141D40F59FD28A90F23AC6CB@atc0f226cd3237>
	<BLU111-W3518753949440CA8A93920B8E70@phx.gbl>
	<B471FFEC-3272-475A-8F55-F1A9FC24AFB5@ntelos.net>
	<BLU111-W1758D9E789FFC216D3FFAAB8E30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <6D15065A-44A6-47A1-9682-55E3FF7A0593@ntelos.net>

Yes Scott, Through the Cockpit.
Pad the top of the windshield. Remove the rear mount to frame screws,
jack up the engine, under the pan until the flange has risen about 2".
use a scissor jack or wood blocks to support the rear of the engine.
  I removed all the bell housing bolts except the top two.
  With the floor crane in place, lift the trans until it just starts
to move. Then I backed the top two bolts out about 1/8" then ease the
floor crane down or raise the scissor jack up until the bell just
separates from block. Remove the top two bolts.
The trans will probably want to rotate a bit. I used short pry bars to
ease trans back. Its a big help if you have somebody to steady the
trans as you guide it out through the door.

As the manuals say, "installation is the reverse of this procedure".
Sort of.

Have fun
Dave and Daisy


On Jan 3, 2009, at 4:02 PM, scott willis wrote:

>
> Thanks David. Are you saying you used it to remove and install it
> through the cockpit? I have access to a couple of these loved metal
> pups in town.
>
> Cheers,
>
>
>
> Scott Willis
> Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA
> 59 MGA
> 66 E-Type FHC
>
> http://www.bgeuroclassics.org
> BG Euro Classics Car Club President
> Bowling Green, KY
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ----------------------------------------
>> CC: quenty at ntelos.net
>> From: quenty at ntelos.net
>> To: ahpowered at hotmail.com; healeys at autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny?
>> Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 14:13:46 -0500
>>
>> Hello again Scott,
>> I had to pull the trans out of my BN7 in the middle of my restoration
>> because some idiot put the unidirectional clutch in backward. (he
>> shall go nameless). It was much easier than I thought it would be.
>> The
>> Secret ? a foldable crane I bought at Harbor Freight.
>> A rope around the adaptor plate, as Rich Chrysler suggested, is
>> exactly right. Even tho it doesn't look like it.
>> The nice thing about the floor crane is that it allows you to move
>> the
>> hook around rather than the car.
>>
>> I used it to lift the Tub off the trailer after painting and to
>> assemble and install the engine and trans. all single- handedly.
>> Folded It takes about 3' Ft. square and 6' high.
>>
>> It costs about one half a Welsh Corgi and doesn't require a lot of
>> love and devotion.
>>
>> I've attached some pictures.
>>
>> Good luck.
>>
>> Dave and Daisy
>>
>>
>>
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Its the same Hotmail.. If by same you mean up to 70% faster.
>
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From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Sat Jan  3 17:39:32 2009
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 16:39:32 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Dunlap Wire Wheel repairs
In-Reply-To: <E5354B27CD7741FCB35DCF96FB2CE77D@XPS400>
References: <E5354B27CD7741FCB35DCF96FB2CE77D@XPS400>
Message-ID: <d49b03130901031639w5a72de2dgf0ae4c73e8efcb33@mail.gmail.com>

This guy may be good, but he wanted to charge me over $400 just to mount
four tires on new rims I would supply.  I suspect it will be a very costly
rebuild at this place.
Mike MacLean
56 BN2
60 AN5

On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 7:35 AM, Ron Fine <RonFineEsq at earthlink.net> wrote:

> There is another shop in Los Angeles that rebuilds and restores wire
> wheels.
> Valley Wire Wheel.  14731 Lull Street.  Van Nuys, CA 91405  818 785-7237,
> This also is a one man operation but his shop is large and I have used him
> to
> mount several sets of tires on my wire wheels.  He seems knowledgeable and
> there were plenty of historic wire wheels being worked on when I was in the
> shop.  I would suggest calling him to see what he can do for you.
> Ron
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From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com  Sat Jan  3 17:50:12 2009
From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F. Ronald Rader)
Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 16:50:12 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Dunlap Wire Wheel repairs
In-Reply-To: <d49b03130901031639w5a72de2dgf0ae4c73e8efcb33@mail.gmail.com>
References: <E5354B27CD7741FCB35DCF96FB2CE77D@XPS400>
	<d49b03130901031639w5a72de2dgf0ae4c73e8efcb33@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5caeedb50901031650g64ef83f7x571c4f957c4c05ca@mail.gmail.com>

Was he going to true each wheel?
And balance?
And shave the tires to roundness?

I bought four new tires and four new wheels (from a well know source
that guaranteed they would be perfect) for my E type last year. I had
to have each of the tires un mounted the rims trued, the wheels
balanced.

One wheel could not be trued and was sent back. After having four
trued and balanced rims we added four new Michelin tires,

In order to make them as close to perfect as possible we had to shave
a little off of the tires  they were not round.

Might be worth it.

The best was James at Boronni, but alas he is gone.

ron rader
Playa del Rey, CA


On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 4:39 PM, rrengineer @dslextreme.com
<rrengineer at dslextreme.com> wrote:
> This guy may be good, but he wanted to charge me over $400 just to mount
> four tires on new rims I would supply.

From satkinson7314 at charter.net  Sat Jan  3 21:29:57 2009
From: satkinson7314 at charter.net (Simon & Christine Atkinson)
Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 23:29:57 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] wiring harness
Message-ID: <8079C5F418E44E1C974FBCE6F0E8F3B7@AtkinsonPC>

Just want to make sure (since I can't find this on the wiring diagram).

 

I installed a new wiring harness today and everything matches up EXCEPT. I
have two wires coming out of the of the instrument cluster (smaller section
of this harness) that are GREEN and GREEN/Brown. These wires branch off from
the key switch (WHITE, WHITE, BROWN/blue).

Are these mystery, at least for me, wires for the small green warning lamp
and wired to the dynamo(generator)? This is the only reference to
GREEN/Brown that I can find.

 

Thanks,

 

Simon

1959 BT7L

From ynotink at msn.com  Sat Jan  3 23:30:24 2009
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 06:30:24 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] wiring harness
In-Reply-To: <8079C5F418E44E1C974FBCE6F0E8F3B7@AtkinsonPC>
References: <8079C5F418E44E1C974FBCE6F0E8F3B7@AtkinsonPC>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W546E7E9A2D7ECBE21935ADA5E00@phx.gbl>

I have a case of battling references. The Autopress manual by Kenneth Ball
shows Green/Brown (GN) as being the wire between the turn signal flasher and
terminal 1 on the brake/turn relay box. The Drake manual agrees with that
information, but also shows a GN wire between the heater switch and the heater
motor. Ball shows a GY wire for that. I guess its a matter of isolating the GN
wire and tracing it to its end. Have fun. Bill Lawrence> From:
satkinson7314 at charter.net> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009
23:29:57 -0500> Subject: [Healeys] wiring harness> > Just want to make sure
(since I can't find this on the wiring diagram).> >  > > I installed a new
wiring harness today and everything matches up EXCEPT. I> have two wires
coming out of the of the instrument cluster (smaller section> of this harness)
that are GREEN and GREEN/Brown. These wires branch off from> the key switch
(WHITE, WHITE, BROWN/blue).> > Are these mystery, at least for me, wires for
the small green warning lamp> and wired to the dynamo(generator)? This is the
only reference to> GREEN/Brown that I can find.> >  > > Thanks,> >  > > Simon>
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From ronhuseman at sbcglobal.net  Sun Jan  4 05:42:06 2009
From: ronhuseman at sbcglobal.net (Ron Huseman)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 07:42:06 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Parts Needed
Message-ID: <BF9646B6D9254E44B4C2BA6F5BE2D3D1@LENOVO>

Listers,

I hope you all have had a great Christmas holiday and a healthy, prosperous
New Year.
Some months back I requested assistance in locating various parts for my BJ7
restoration. I actually had leads on some of these parts, but due to a loss of
hard drive data, I've lost the history of these emails without action.

I have heard from Mr. Salter regarding the need for two door handles, but I
need the full handle mechanisms including the base and handles. I can replace
springs and re-chrome, but would like working handles. (A Lister send pictures
of an acceptable pair of handles, but this email address and name were lost.)

Also, I need a grill surround. I can replate,  but would like surround to be
straight and restorable.

Lastly, I need the rear, inside window guide from the RH door. This is the
piece inside the door on the rear wall in which the window slides. It is held
on by 2-3 screws located on the back panel of the door on which the latch is
attached.

Thanks in advance for anyone who can assist in finding these final items as I
strive to complete my first Austin Healey project. In order to keep the List
clear, please respond directly to my email below.

Ron Huseman
ronhuseman at sbcglobal.net

From WLLDBL at aol.com  Sun Jan  4 07:44:07 2009
From: WLLDBL at aol.com (WLLDBL at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 09:44:07 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Throttle Switch
Message-ID: <d59.36360660.36922537@aol.com>

If you have a multimeter, start by checking the continuity.
 
Doug
 
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From satkinson7314 at charter.net  Sun Jan  4 08:54:34 2009
From: satkinson7314 at charter.net (Simon & Christine Atkinson)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 10:54:34 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] wiring harness
In-Reply-To: <BAY144-W546E7E9A2D7ECBE21935ADA5E00@phx.gbl>
References: <8079C5F418E44E1C974FBCE6F0E8F3B7@AtkinsonPC>
	<BAY144-W546E7E9A2D7ECBE21935ADA5E00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <07223BF0159D4549BE81011B60BAADF6@AtkinsonPC>

Thanks to all. mystery solved. heater motor switch.

Thanks!

 

  _____  

From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE [mailto:ynotink at msn.com] 
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 1:30 AM
To: satkinson7314 at charter.net; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Healeys] wiring harness

 

I have a case of battling references. The Autopress manual by Kenneth Ball
shows Green/Brown (GN) as being the wire between the turn signal flasher and
terminal 1 on the brake/turn relay box. The Drake manual agrees with that
information, but also shows a GN wire between the heater switch and the
heater motor. Ball shows a GY wire for that. I guess its a matter of
isolating the GN wire and tracing it to its end. 

 

Have fun.

 

 

Bill Lawrence

> From: satkinson7314 at charter.net
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 23:29:57 -0500
> Subject: [Healeys] wiring harness
> 
> Just want to make sure (since I can't find this on the wiring diagram).
> 
> 
> 
> I installed a new wiring harness today and everything matches up EXCEPT. I
> have two wires coming out of the of the instrument cluster (smaller
section
> of this harness) that are GREEN and GREEN/Brown. These wires branch off
from
> the key switch (WHITE, WHITE, BROWN/blue).
> 
> Are these mystery, at least for me, wires for the small green warning lamp
> and wired to the dynamo(generator)? This is the only reference to
> GREEN/Brown that I can find.
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 
> 
> Simon
> 
> 1959 BT7L
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From WLLDBL at aol.com  Sun Jan  4 10:11:46 2009
From: WLLDBL at aol.com (WLLDBL at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 12:11:46 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Hardtops and axles
Message-ID: <d5b.3a6bc46a.369247d2@aol.com>

Paul,
 
I agree with Steve. I was also at the 2008 Conclave in San  Diego.  
Talked to Nick, of Nical Engineering, several times.   He's  reproducing 
original style hardtops with all the hardware, etc.   If I were  in the market
I would talk to him first.   Who knows, might be easier to get  everything
you need, new, from one source.   Here's his contact info:
 
Nical Engineering
The Barn, Leygreen Farm
Lyndhurst Road
Beaulieu, Hampshire
SO42 7YP
England
 
tel.  44-1590-612 181
e-mail   _nick at nicalengineering.co.uk_ (mailto:nick at nicalengineering.co.uk) 
 
Good luck, and keep us posted.
 
Doug
 
 
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Sun Jan  4 11:07:40 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 13:07:40 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Hardtops and axles
Message-ID: <d19.351be777.369254ec@aol.com>

I have one of Nick's tops on my 100--contact me off list for  feedback.
 
Best--Michael Oritt
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From ruvino at ripnet.com  Sun Jan  4 12:07:15 2009
From: ruvino at ripnet.com (Dr. C. Rubino)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 14:07:15 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] auxiliary fuse bloc
Message-ID: <CBB137C0645E49A7A2FE8808D5B85A2B@RubinoPC>

I am going to install and auxiliary fuse box (article in AH Mag Feb/95 by John
Trifari) to handle driving lights, 12 volt outlet and a couple of other toys.
Not sure what gauge of wire to use. Any recommendations? John if you are out
there I would appreciate hearing from you.

Carl
BN-4(L)

From rd_parker at juno.com  Sun Jan  4 12:10:07 2009
From: rd_parker at juno.com (Robert PARKER)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 11:10:07 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Weight Distribution - Front to Rear (1961 BT7).
Message-ID: <20090104.111007.3720.0.rd_parker@juno.com>

Gentlemen,
I need to know the approximate weight distribution of a typical bt7-that
is, the weight on the front wheels and rears. I own a '61 BT7, convert
able hard top model. If anyone has this information, I would appreciate
it. If you have the weights with full fuel or empty, it does not matter,
I can accommodate the numbers. Also, if you have a later 4-seater healey,
that is o.k. too. I just need the approximate weights: plus or minus
25-50 pounds total at the fronts and rears would be nice. I need this
information for a holding fixture I am working on.
Thanks,
Bob.
Southern California.
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From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Sun Jan  4 12:45:26 2009
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:45:26 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] auxiliary fuse bloc
In-Reply-To: <CBB137C0645E49A7A2FE8808D5B85A2B@RubinoPC>
References: <CBB137C0645E49A7A2FE8808D5B85A2B@RubinoPC>
Message-ID: <005701c96ea4$fdd64620$f982d260$@net>

Take a look at my site:

On the Technical page go to My Modifications and click on the link.

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


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Dr. C. Rubino
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 2:07 PM
To: healeylist
Subject: [Healeys] auxiliary fuse bloc

I am going to install and auxiliary fuse box (article in AH Mag Feb/95 by
John
Trifari) to handle driving lights, 12 volt outlet and a couple of other
toys.
Not sure what gauge of wire to use. Any recommendations? John if you are out
there I would appreciate hearing from you.

Carl
BN-4(L)
Healeys at autox.team.net
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From helyjohn at cablespeed.com  Sun Jan  4 14:51:41 2009
From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 13:51:41 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Weight Distribution - Front to Rear (1961 BT7).
References: <20090104.111007.3720.0.rd_parker@juno.com>
Message-ID: <12FE236952674219BE28EE8C7A22B646@FRED>

Years ago I bought a Road & Track publication that has every road test they 
did on Austin Healeys.  (1953 - 1965)  The August 1959 issue of R & T has a 
road test of a BT7.  It shows the total weight as 2820 lbs, with a 
distribution of 48/52 %.  The car had a factory hard top on it.  I would 
have to assume the 52% is front, and 48% rear, based on the weight of the 
engine, but I could be wrong.  Normally weight dist is shown w/ the first # 
= F and the second # = R.  You say yours is a "convertible"  That would be a 
BJ7.  They also tested  BJ7 in the Nov 1962 issue.  They show the weight (no 
hard top) as 2439 lbs, distribution 48/52.  The difference in the weights is 
puzzling.  I can lift a factory hard top by my self, and I'm not that big.

John Snyder



> Gentlemen,
> I need to know the approximate weight distribution of a typical bt7-that
> is, the weight on the front wheels and rears. I own a '61 BT7, convert
> able hard top model. If anyone has this information, I would appreciate
> it. If you have the weights with full fuel or empty, it does not matter,
> I can accommodate the numbers. Also, if you have a later 4-seater healey,
> that is o.k. too. I just need the approximate weights: plus or minus
> 25-50 pounds total at the fronts and rears would be nice. I need this
> information for a holding fixture I am working on.
> Thanks,
> Bob.
> Southern California.

From jlyons4 at rochester.rr.com  Sun Jan  4 15:14:31 2009
From: jlyons4 at rochester.rr.com (Jim Lyons)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 17:14:31 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BJ-8 Bumpers
Message-ID: <000b01c96eb9$d14cdb90$6401a8c0@acerfd6b6b72e3>

I am still considering the AH SPARES  bumpers with original gauge with 
"premium range" plating.I addition, I realize the re chromed original 
bumpers would be the best and first choice in a restoration. Has anyone 
purchased these "premium range" bumpers ?  How do they compare to the 
original and how does the Concourse Committee view them when judging the 
vehicle ?

Jim

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sun Jan  4 15:16:52 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:16:52 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Not (directly) Healey-related
Message-ID: <49613554.1070309@comcast.net>

My Mustang's leather seats are starting to show a little 
age--spider-webby stuff--and I was wondering if the List has 
recommendations for a good leather treatment/preservative. I don't want 
oily seats, and I'm a bit leery of silicone products, but would like to 
slow the aging of the leather. Of course, any good product 
recommendations could also benefit the lucky few with leather in their 
Healeys.

As always, all replies appreciated.


Bob

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From satkinson7314 at charter.net  Sun Jan  4 15:30:52 2009
From: satkinson7314 at charter.net (Simon & Christine Atkinson)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 17:30:52 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] front wishbones
Message-ID: <04EA747E6DDB4FC0B3D89CEDD37D9EAF@AtkinsonPC>

Any advice on how to remove the pins and screw on bushings from the end of
the wishbones? The parts that connect the wishbones to the stud (threaded on
both ends) that is at the base of the king pin assembly.

Hopefully I'm describing these correctly? 

Thanks

From rjh.co at tx.rr.com  Sun Jan  4 15:47:22 2009
From: rjh.co at tx.rr.com (rjhco)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 16:47:22 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Not (directly) Healey-related
In-Reply-To: <49613554.1070309@comcast.net>
References: <49613554.1070309@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <001501c96ebe$683c8c90$38b5a5b0$@co@tx.rr.com>

Try Connolly Hide Care (used to be called Hide Food):

http://www.superiorcarcare.net/colecakit.html


Best regards,
Jim Hockert
Dallas, TX

BJ8 Open roads car

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Bob Spidell
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 4:17 PM
To: healeylist
Subject: [Healeys] Not (directly) Healey-related

My Mustang's leather seats are starting to show a little
age--spider-webby stuff--and I was wondering if the List has
recommendations for a good leather treatment/preservative. I don't want
oily seats, and I'm a bit leery of silicone products, but would like to
slow the aging of the leather. Of course, any good product
recommendations could also benefit the lucky few with leather in their
Healeys.

As always, all replies appreciated.


Bob

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From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sun Jan  4 15:49:27 2009
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 17:49:27 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] front wishbones
In-Reply-To: <04EA747E6DDB4FC0B3D89CEDD37D9EAF@AtkinsonPC>
References: <04EA747E6DDB4FC0B3D89CEDD37D9EAF@AtkinsonPC>
Message-ID: <5F63E9F4214A4531B5D0312BB3BDABE0@michael>

Hi Simon,
What you are trying to do takes a little finesse. 
The pins which secure the threaded bushes have a rounded recess in them
through which the threaded bush passes. 
Once the bush is in position tightening the nut on the end of the pin pulls
the pin down and locks the bush in position. 
To release the bushes loosen the nuts a couple of turns then gently tap the
pins upward. They should easily rise about 1/16". Don't over do it. 
Once they have been moved you should find that the threaded bushes will come
out when they are turned anti clockwise. 
The pin which secures the threaded shaft into the bottom of the king pin is
a different animal. It is a tapered pin which must be removed completely to
release the shaft. Usually the tapered pin gets ruined in the process. 

Michael Salter
100 (1953) #174
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye (1961)
http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Simon & Christine Atkinson
Sent: January 4, 2009 5:31 PM
To: Healeys
Subject: [Healeys] front wishbones

Any advice on how to remove the pins and screw on bushings from the end of
the wishbones? The parts that connect the wishbones to the stud (threaded on
both ends) that is at the base of the king pin assembly.

Hopefully I'm describing these correctly? 

Thanks
Healeys at autox.team.net
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From theswed at hotmail.com  Sun Jan  4 15:58:13 2009
From: theswed at hotmail.com (Kenny J)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 14:58:13 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Weight Distribution - Front to Rear (1961 BT7).
In-Reply-To: <12FE236952674219BE28EE8C7A22B646@FRED>
References: <20090104.111007.3720.0.rd_parker@juno.com>
	<12FE236952674219BE28EE8C7A22B646@FRED>
Message-ID: <BAY139-W12BB3D154D86D2C298254FB3E00@phx.gbl>

I am not sure were they got 2820 lbs for the BT-7.  Your right the hardtop
doesnt weigh over 400 lbs.  A couple years ago I weighed my 61 BT-7.  It was
exactly 1200 lbs on the front and rear axles.  No top and about 2/3 tank of
fuel.

Kenny> From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com> To: Healeys at autox.team.net;
rd_parker at juno.com> Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 13:51:41 -0800> Subject: Re:
[Healeys] Weight Distribution - Front to Rear (1961 BT7).> > Years ago I
bought a Road & Track publication that has every road test they > did on
Austin Healeys. (1953 - 1965) The August 1959 issue of R & T has a > road test
of a BT7. It shows the total weight as 2820 lbs, with a > distribution of
48/52 %. The car had a factory hard top on it. I would > have to assume the
52% is front, and 48% rear, based on the weight of the > engine, but I could
be wrong. Normally weight dist is shown w/ the first # > = F and the second #
= R. You say yours is a "convertible" That would be a > BJ7. They also tested
BJ7 in the Nov 1962 issue. They show the weight (no > hard top) as 2439 lbs,
distribution 48/52. The difference in the weights is > puzzling. I can lift a
factory hard top by my self, and I'm not that big.> > John Snyder> > > > >
Gentlemen,> > I need to know the approximate weight distribution of a typical
bt7-that> > is, the weight on the front wheels and rears. I own a '61 BT7,
convert> > able hard top model. If anyone has this information, I would
appreciate> > it. If you have the weights with full fuel or empty, it does not
matter,> > I can accommodate the numbers. Also, if you have a later 4-seater
healey,> > that is o.k. too. I just need the approximate weights: plus or
minus> > 25-50 pounds total at the fronts and rears would be nice. I need
this> > information for a holding fixture I am working on.> > Thanks,> > Bob.>
> Southern California.> _______________________________________________>
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From csooch1 at aol.com  Sun Jan  4 16:05:01 2009
From: csooch1 at aol.com (Chris Masucci)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 17:05:01 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Not (directly) Healey-related
In-Reply-To: <49613554.1070309@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <c08.52d21755.36929ac0@aol.com>

I used this on my Jag, use it on my Wife's VW and will use it on my Healey.
Gliptone is the only product I have ever used that does exactly what it says
on the bottle.
http://www.liquidleather.com/


This is also very good stuff, on par with Gliptone according to a lot of the
Jag-Lovers guys:
http://www.leatherique.com/

Cheers,
Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Bob Spidell
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 4:17 PM
To: healeylist
Subject: [Healeys] Not (directly) Healey-related

My Mustang's leather seats are starting to show a little age--spider-webby
stuff--and I was wondering if the List has recommendations for a good
leather treatment/preservative. I don't want oily seats, and I'm a bit leery
of silicone products, but would like to slow the aging of the leather. Of
course, any good product recommendations could also benefit the lucky few
with leather in their Healeys.

As always, all replies appreciated.


Bob

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Sun Jan  4 16:26:26 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 18:26:26 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BJ-8 Bumpers
References: <000b01c96eb9$d14cdb90$6401a8c0@acerfd6b6b72e3>
Message-ID: <F2336E6307EC45FC910840630586F9CC@ophrdc.org>

Jim,

As with judging every component of a car, if the item is in excellent 
condition, has the correct finish, fits properly and cannot be distinguished 
from the original part, there cannot be a deduction.

Rich Chrysler
National Concours Committee Judge


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Lyons" <jlyons4 at rochester.rr.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 5:14 PM
Subject: [Healeys] BJ-8 Bumpers


>I am still considering the AH SPARES  bumpers with original gauge with
> "premium range" plating.I addition, I realize the re chromed original
> bumpers would be the best and first choice in a restoration. Has anyone
> purchased these "premium range" bumpers ?  How do they compare to the
> original and how does the Concourse Committee view them when judging the
> vehicle ?
>
> Jim
> _______________________________________________
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From jarowe at westnet.com.au  Sun Jan  4 16:37:56 2009
From: jarowe at westnet.com.au (John Rowe)
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 08:37:56 +0900
Subject: [Healeys] Weight Distribution - Front to Rear (1961 BT7).
References: <20090104.111007.3720.0.rd_parker@juno.com><12FE236952674219BE28EE8C7A22B646@FRED>
	<BAY139-W12BB3D154D86D2C298254FB3E00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <008001c96ec5$79196590$0200a8c0@DadP4>

My BT7 was weighed in November before the start of the Classic Adelaide 
Rally at 2580lbs. The car was complete with all carpets etc including a 
factory hardtop.

Hope this helps.

regards

John Rowe
Perth WA

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun Jan  4 16:59:32 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 15:59:32 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] BJ-8 Bumpers
In-Reply-To: <000b01c96eb9$d14cdb90$6401a8c0@acerfd6b6b72e3>
References: <000b01c96eb9$d14cdb90$6401a8c0@acerfd6b6b72e3>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901041559g2d038823pcc7eee5843934084@mail.gmail.com>

Jim -

Bought a taiwan bumper 20 years ago, biggest piece of crap ever but
that's the best I could do at the time.  Luckily I found an unused OEM
bumper a year or so ago, only a bit of surface discoloration which
rechroming took care of.

Probably the best thing to do is find an old, un bent bumper and
rechrome it.  Not sure of AH Spares bumper but hopefully it's better
than the taiwan crap!

Alan

On 1/4/09, Jim Lyons <jlyons4 at rochester.rr.com> wrote:
> I am still considering the AH SPARES  bumpers with original gauge with
> "premium range" plating.I addition, I realize the re chromed original
> bumpers would be the best and first choice in a restoration. Has anyone
> purchased these "premium range" bumpers ?  How do they compare to the
> original and how does the Concourse Committee view them when judging the
> vehicle ?
>
> Jim
> _______________________________________________
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From rjh.co at tx.rr.com  Sun Jan  4 17:18:44 2009
From: rjh.co at tx.rr.com (rjhco)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 18:18:44 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Lucas Part
In-Reply-To: <5F63E9F4214A4531B5D0312BB3BDABE0@michael>
References: <04EA747E6DDB4FC0B3D89CEDD37D9EAF@AtkinsonPC>
	<5F63E9F4214A4531B5D0312BB3BDABE0@michael>
Message-ID: <001901c96ecb$2c008da0$8401a8e0$@co@tx.rr.com>

Any lister from AU or NZ a member of TradeMe?  I should like to contact a
seller to see if he still has for sale Lucas Part # 743171, which is a brush
set for a wiper motor.  Please contact me off line so that I can give you
the seller information.  

Unfortunately, TradeMe membership is limited to folks from AU and NZ or I
would contact the seller.

Thanks in advance.

Best regards,
Jim Hockert
Dallas, TX
BJ8 Open roads car

From mgcharlie at comcast.net  Sun Jan  4 17:35:14 2009
From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin)
Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:35:14 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Not (directly) Healey-related
In-Reply-To: <49613554.1070309@comcast.net>
References: <49613554.1070309@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <496155C2.3030306@comcast.net>

Bob,
Check out http://www.colorplus.com/.  They have a complete system for 
leather care and repair.  They were written up in the Sacred Octagon, 
magazine of The New England MG T Register, recently.  Be sure to read 
the "About Leather" section which tells you everything you would ever 
want to know.http://www.colorplus.com/aboutLeather.html#aboutLeather
Charlie Baldwin

Bob Spidell wrote:
> My Mustang's leather seats are starting to show a little 
> age--spider-webby stuff--and I was wondering if the List has 
> recommendations for a good leather treatment/preservative. I don't 
> want oily seats, and I'm a bit leery of silicone products, but would 
> like to slow the aging of the leather. Of course, any good product 
> recommendations could also benefit the lucky few with leather in their 
> Healeys.
>
> As always, all replies appreciated.
>
>
> Bob

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf]

From Editorgary at aol.com  Sun Jan  4 17:38:37 2009
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 19:38:37 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Weights
Message-ID: <c84.4292baae.3692b08d@aol.com>

In a message dated 1/4/09 4:19:57 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes:


> My BT7 was weighed in November before the start of the Classic Adelaide
> Rally at 2580lbs. The car was complete with all carpets etc including a
> factory hardtop.
> 
When comparing weights to printed specifications, especially in third-party 
reviews, you need to note whether the weight is "curb weight" or not. Curb 
weight is defined as the weight of the car with all fluid reservoirs full, but 
WITHOUT driver or passengers. Occasionally, specs may use the weight of the car 
with no fluids or other loads, and for other purposes, the weight may include 
both fluids and driver. The differences can mean a range of probably 400 pounds 
in reported weight.

Cheers
Gary




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From Editorgary at aol.com  Sun Jan  4 17:42:13 2009
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 19:42:13 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Leather care
Message-ID: <c7b.4a380bd3.3692b165@aol.com>

Connolly Hide Food is certainly good, but in my experience, Lexol (readily 
available in most auto supply and hardward stores) leather preservative, 
following a good cleaning with Lexol leather cleaner, is as good as anything for 
leather seats, ladies' handbags, etc. (Want to become a homegrown hero? Clean and 
treat your wife's good leather purses and shoes when you do your car seats.)
Before you treat the leather, be sure to vacuum carefully in all the 
crevices, pleats, seams, etc. with a small pointy attachment on your vacuum cleaner.
Cheers
Gary


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From rdavies1 at cox.net  Sun Jan  4 17:21:32 2009
From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 16:21:32 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Not (directly) Healey-related
In-Reply-To: <49613554.1070309@comcast.net>
References: <49613554.1070309@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <6DB74D5ADB864919ABF35B7485D5ACE3@OfficeDell>

Bob:
Aston Martin and Ferrari recommend Connolly Hide Care (formally Hide Food)
and Connolly Leather cleaner. I say "formally" because the Food and Drug
Administration wouldn't let them sell it in the US with the word "Food" on
the label if people weren't supposed to eat it. Really.

I use it on my 97 DB7 and almost everyone thinks I have a brand new car. I
even won Best of Class (AM) at the 2007 British Car Show in San Diego. Of
course that could have been because I provided champagne and cheese to the
judges.

Unlike the new Astons, the 97 is all leather and wood, no composites, which
is my preference.
Leather: seats, dash, doors, even liner to the soft top.

You can buy it at any Aston Martin Dealership or online through Amazon.
Ron Davies (the other)
SoCal
67 BJ8
97 DB7


My Mustang's leather seats are starting to show a little
age--spider-webby stuff--and I was wondering if the List has
recommendations for a good leather treatment/preservative. I don't want
oily seats, and I'm a bit leery of silicone products, but would like to
slow the aging of the leather. Of course, any good product
recommendations could also benefit the lucky few with leather in their
Healeys.

As always, all replies appreciated.


Bob

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From glemon at neb.rr.com  Sun Jan  4 18:18:51 2009
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 19:18:51 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Weights
References: <c84.4292baae.3692b08d@aol.com>
Message-ID: <3ABC3AE5EAB2473E868C1B3664302B2A@Lemonlaptop>

I would guess that the 48%/52% figure for the Healey is in fact front/rear. 
I looked at some road and track tests from the 60s and they refer to weight 
distribution with driver in the car, since your seat in a Healey is much 
closer to the back would probably be enough to shift the balance of weight 
to the rear wheels.

Greg Lemon

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Editorgary at aol.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 6:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Weights


> In a message dated 1/4/09 4:19:57 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net 
> writes:
>
>
>> My BT7 was weighed in November before the start of the Classic Adelaide
>> Rally at 2580lbs. The car was complete with all carpets etc including a
>> factory hardtop.
>>
> When comparing weights to printed specifications, especially in 
> third-party
> reviews, you need to note whether the weight is "curb weight" or not. Curb
> weight is defined as the weight of the car with all fluid reservoirs full, 
> but
> WITHOUT driver or passengers. Occasionally, specs may use the weight of 
> the car
> with no fluids or other loads, and for other purposes, the weight may 
> include
> both fluids and driver. The differences can mean a range of probably 400 
> pounds
> in reported weight.
>
> Cheers
> Gary
>
>
>
>
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From MKIII4ME at aol.com  Sun Jan  4 18:46:34 2009
From: MKIII4ME at aol.com (MKIII4ME at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 20:46:34 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Hardtops and axles
Message-ID: <cb3.4aac972d.3692c07a@aol.com>

In a message dated 1/4/2009 10:08:40 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
Awgertoo at aol.com writes:

I have  one of Nick's tops on my 100--contact me off list for   feedback.

Best--Michael Oritt
**************


I also have one of Nical Hardtops.  I would like to add my feedback  too, if 
you're planning on buying one.
Contact me off list.
 
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From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sun Jan  4 18:50:31 2009
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 20:50:31 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Web page help required..Not Healey relatd
In-Reply-To: <c08.52d21755.36929ac0@aol.com>
References: <49613554.1070309@comcast.net>
  <c08.52d21755.36929ac0@aol.com>
Message-ID: <D3EA1CF990EF41F89A6302DE5C2E77ED@michael>

As many of you know I have been dabbling in writing my own blog. See below.
I'm presently writing a post which requires that I insert an Excel spread
sheet into the post. 
I've tried everything I can think of but am now completely stumped. 
Anyone out there have any idea how to insert an Excel spread sheet into a
WordPress blog?

Michael Salter
100 (1953) #174
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye (1961)
http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sun Jan  4 18:51:57 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:51:57 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Leather care
In-Reply-To: <c7b.4a380bd3.3692b165@aol.com>
References: <c7b.4a380bd3.3692b165@aol.com>
Message-ID: <496167BD.9050202@comcast.net>

re:

"Clean and treat your wife's good leather purses and shoes when you do 
your car seats."

Not the suede ones, presumably ;)


Seems like Rolls, Bentley, Jaguar, Aston, etc. EXCLUSIVELY recommend at 
least three products ... guess I can't go wrong with any of them.

Thanks to all for the recommendations.


Bob



Editorgary at aol.com wrote:
> Connolly Hide Food is certainly good, but in my experience, Lexol (readily 
> available in most auto supply and hardward stores) leather preservative, 
> following a good cleaning with Lexol leather cleaner, is as good as anything for 
> leather seats, ladies' handbags, etc. (Want to become a homegrown hero? Clean and 
> treat your wife's good leather purses and shoes when you do your car seats.)
> Before you treat the leather, be sure to vacuum carefully in all the 
> crevices, pleats, seams, etc. with a small pointy attachment on your vacuum cleaner.
> Cheers
> Gary
>
>
>
>   


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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun Jan  4 19:03:53 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 10:03:53 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Leather care
In-Reply-To: <496167BD.9050202@comcast.net>
References: <c7b.4a380bd3.3692b165@aol.com>
  <496167BD.9050202@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901041803t44eafb4eha074cc65f5f450f9@mail.gmail.com>

Bob -

Which three do they recommend?  I am interested in this for my '59 Jag Mk IX
(original factory interior - very nice).

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 9:51 AM, Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:

> re:
>
> "Clean and treat your wife's good leather purses and shoes when you do your
> car seats."
>
> Not the suede ones, presumably ;)
>
>
> Seems like Rolls, Bentley, Jaguar, Aston, etc. EXCLUSIVELY recommend at
> least three products ... guess I can't go wrong with any of them.
>
> Thanks to all for the recommendations.
>
>
> Bob
>
>
>
> Editorgary at aol.com wrote:
>
>> Connolly Hide Food is certainly good, but in my experience, Lexol (readily
>> available in most auto supply and hardward stores) leather preservative,
>> following a good cleaning with Lexol leather cleaner, is as good as anything
>> for leather seats, ladies' handbags, etc. (Want to become a homegrown hero?
>> Clean and treat your wife's good leather purses and shoes when you do your
>> car seats.)
>> Before you treat the leather, be sure to vacuum carefully in all the
>> crevices, pleats, seams, etc. with a small pointy attachment on your vacuum
>> cleaner.
>> Cheers
>> Gary
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun Jan  4 19:07:12 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 10:07:12 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Web page help required..Not Healey relatd
In-Reply-To: <D3EA1CF990EF41F89A6302DE5C2E77ED@michael>
References: <49613554.1070309@comcast.net> <c08.52d21755.36929ac0@aol.com>
	<D3EA1CF990EF41F89A6302DE5C2E77ED@michael>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901041807v4ecc20afr5318819d375fd869@mail.gmail.com>

Michael -

Offhand, you can copy your spreadsheet into Word, which will table-ize it,
then you can save that file into a webpage straight from word.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 9:50 AM, Michael Salter <
msalter at precisionsportscar.com> wrote:

> As many of you know I have been dabbling in writing my own blog. See below.
> I'm presently writing a post which requires that I insert an Excel spread
> sheet into the post.
> I've tried everything I can think of but am now completely stumped.
> Anyone out there have any idea how to insert an Excel spread sheet into a
> WordPress blog?
>
> Michael Salter
> 100 (1953) #174
> AHX12 (1953)
> Bugeye (1961)
> http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432
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From bspidell at comcast.net  Sun Jan  4 19:26:10 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:26:10 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Leather care
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0901041803t44eafb4eha074cc65f5f450f9@mail.gmail.com>
References: <c7b.4a380bd3.3692b165@aol.com> <496167BD.9050202@comcast.net>
	<ff59076c0901041803t44eafb4eha074cc65f5f450f9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <49616FC2.4020306@comcast.net>

   I shoulda been more precise, the automakers didn't recommend them, but
   several  of these products are recommended--they recommend themselves,
   actually--for the fine British marques:
   http://www.colorplus.com/index.html
   http://www.superiorcarcare.net/colecakit.html
   http://www.leatherique.com/
   http://www.amazon.com/Gliptone-Professional-Automotive-Leather-Care/dp
   /B0007N20WQ
   http://www.liquidleather.com/
   plus Lexol
   I  would  think the Connolly products might actually be recommended by
   some   of  the  manufacturers  (since  the  fancy  ones  use  Connolly
   leather).  You probably can't go wrong with any of them.
   bs
   Alan Seigrist wrote:

     Bob -
     Which  three do they recommend?  I am interested in this for my '59
     Jag Mk IX (original factory interior - very nice).
     Alan
     '52 A90
     '53 BN1
     '64 BJ8

   On  Mon,  Jan  5,  2009 at 9:51 AM, Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net>
   wrote:

     re:

   "Clean and treat your wife's good leather purses and shoes when you do
   your car seats."

     Not the suede ones, presumably ;)
     Seems   like   Rolls,  Bentley,  Jaguar,  Aston,  etc.  EXCLUSIVELY
     recommend  at  least three products ... guess I can't go wrong with
     any of them.
     Thanks to all for the recommendations.
     Bob

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From greylinn at ozemail.com.au  Sun Jan  4 19:26:31 2009
From: greylinn at ozemail.com.au (Peter Linn)
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 12:26:31 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Not (directly) Healey-related
In-Reply-To: <49613554.1070309@comcast.net>
References: <49613554.1070309@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <6BDD8B7718174925B51AA29F9452B0C3@PeterPC>

G'day Bob

I've just used Leatherique products on a pair of MX5 (Miata) seats I bought 
second hand for my BN1 project car. If you need to do more than just feed 
the leather (clean/restore/fill cracks/recolour) this stuff is pretty good. 
I sent their Oz agent a scrap of material to colour match & they got it 
pretty right (I recoloured rh bolster and cushion on seat shown)

http://www.leatherique.com/

Before/after photos attached

Cheers

Peter Linn
Brisbane
BN1 Ward Spl coupe
BN1 Holden V6


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell at comcast.net>
To: "healeylist" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 8:16 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Not (directly) Healey-related


> My Mustang's leather seats are starting to show a little age--spider-webby 
> stuff--and I was wondering if the List has recommendations for a good 
> leather treatment/preservative. I don't want oily seats, and I'm a bit 
> leery of silicone products, but would like to slow the aging of the 
> leather. Of course, any good product recommendations could also benefit 
> the lucky few with leather in their Healeys.
>
> As always, all replies appreciated.
>
>
> Bob 

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of seat1.JPG]

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of seat3.JPG]

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Jan  4 20:50:44 2009
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 21:50:44 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Leather care
In-Reply-To: <c7b.4a380bd3.3692b165@aol.com>
Message-ID: <OIEFIFPCJEDNJFHKNCJEAEJADFAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<Lexol (readily available in most auto supply and hardware stores) leather
preservative, following a good cleaning with Lexol leather cleaner, is as
good as anything for leather seats, ladies' handbags, etc.>>

A FWIW & FYI, Lexol is also available at the finest Western Boot Stores AND
English Riding Boot (think Fox Hunt rider/follower outfits) outfitters
along with the finer Tack (saddles [both English & Western], harnesses, and
other leather equine needs) Stores.

Whilst YMMV, I have been using the stuff since about the same time and I
'found' LBCdom<G>!!

Ed
PS:  and I have 'shown' at MSG, the D.C. Nationals and other finer horse
shows and played both indoor & outdoor polo for several years with the
Potomac Polo Club and ridden to the hounds with the Potomac Hunt Club (only
person to ever do so bareback<G>).

From britishcars at shaw.ca  Sun Jan  4 21:38:01 2009
From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 20:38:01 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Rear Axle
Message-ID: <1B90DEA510D040AD9A54AC4D70D07B5B@ecarecenters.net>

Hi All,

 

Does anybody know if the rear axles for the late model series 2 BJ8's are
the same as the earlier model 3000's?

 

I know that the suspension was changed to allow for greater clearance but
not sure if the changes included the axle.

 

Thanks for the help.

 

Paul

From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Sun Jan  4 22:54:19 2009
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 05:54:19 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Rear Axle
In-Reply-To: <1B90DEA510D040AD9A54AC4D70D07B5B@ecarecenters.net>
References: <1B90DEA510D040AD9A54AC4D70D07B5B@ecarecenters.net>
Message-ID: <COL106-W45972A2E70142A1F7518E4C0E10@phx.gbl>

The rear axles are the same. Ricahrd> From: britishcars at shaw.ca> To:
healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 20:38:01 -0800> Subject:
[Healeys] Rear Axle> > Hi All,> > > > Does anybody know if the rear axles for
the late model series 2 BJ8's are> the same as the earlier model 3000's?> > >
> I know that the suspension was changed to allow for greater clearance but>
not sure if the changes included the axle.> > > > Thanks for the help.> > > >
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From ampole at hotmail.com  Mon Jan  5 00:24:53 2009
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 07:24:53 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Rear Axle
In-Reply-To: <COL106-W45972A2E70142A1F7518E4C0E10@phx.gbl>
References: <1B90DEA510D040AD9A54AC4D70D07B5B@ecarecenters.net>
	<COL106-W45972A2E70142A1F7518E4C0E10@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BLU105-W32A7315932E06036D9A756D5E10@phx.gbl>

Not quite the same.

The phase 2 bj8s had an extra platfrom welded on the axle to mount the
bumpstop rubbers (instead of being held by the spring u bolts), and also extra
brackets to mount the radius arms (instead of panhard rod).

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From gbrierton at hotmail.com  Mon Jan  5 05:44:04 2009
From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton)
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 07:44:04 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Weight Distribution - Front to Rear
In-Reply-To: <20090104.111007.3720.0.rd_parker@juno.com>
	<12FE236952674219BE28EE8C7A22B646@FRED>
References: <20090104.111007.3720.0.rd_parker@juno.com>
	<12FE236952674219BE28EE8C7A22B646@FRED>
Message-ID: <BLU107-DS4F508F7617A8A33B4682AB3E10@phx.gbl>

Road & Track (8/59) reports a Curb Weight of the BT7 w/hardtop as 2520 and 
the Test weight as 2820.  Road & Track always reports weight distribution as 
front/rear, so 48% front and 52% rear and that appears to refer to the Test 
weight.  In their 11/62 test of a BJ7 (the convertible), they report that 
Curb weight as 2430, Test weight as 2760, distribution as 48/52 front/rear. 
In the 2/65 issue of R & T, their BJ8 had a Curb of 2650, Test of 3020 and a 
distribution ("with driver") of 47/53.  (Weights are in pounds, not 
kilograms or stones)
GaryB

From bspidell at comcast.net  Mon Jan  5 06:44:31 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:44:31 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Rear Axle
In-Reply-To: <1B90DEA510D040AD9A54AC4D70D07B5B@ecarecenters.net>
References: <1B90DEA510D040AD9A54AC4D70D07B5B@ecarecenters.net>
Message-ID: <49620EBF.5030200@comcast.net>

My factory parts book for BJ7s and BJ8s shows one part number for cars 
from 17551 to 26704 and another for cars from 26705. The difference 
appears to be the brackets for the radius arms on the late BJ8s (earlier 
cars had a panhard rod).


Bob



PG wrote:
> Hi All,
>
>  
>
> Does anybody know if the rear axles for the late model series 2 BJ8's are
> the same as the earlier model 3000's?
>
>  
>
> I know that the suspension was changed to allow for greater clearance but
> not sure if the changes included the axle.
>
>  
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
>  
>
> Paul
>
>
>   


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From dan at warner-associates.com  Mon Jan  5 09:24:37 2009
From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist)
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 10:24:37 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] BJ-8 Bumpers
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0901041559g2d038823pcc7eee5843934084@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2DFA4C4497A845DB9DC191240A2292E7@DANSTROM>

Listers:
Keystone out of Minneapolis (612-789-1919) will do both your original
bumpers and the 4 guards for about $1000 and discount that for dealers.
They guarantee the plating for life (they should for that price) and pretty
much all they do is bumpers.  One of my original bumpers was bent and
twisted and came out flawless.  I had to paint the insides for the concours
restoration however.
Dan


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Alan Seigrist
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 6:00 PM
To: Jim Lyons; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ-8 Bumpers

Jim -

Bought a taiwan bumper 20 years ago, biggest piece of crap ever but
that's the best I could do at the time.  Luckily I found an unused OEM
bumper a year or so ago, only a bit of surface discoloration which
rechroming took care of.

Probably the best thing to do is find an old, un bent bumper and
rechrome it.  Not sure of AH Spares bumper but hopefully it's better
than the taiwan crap!

Alan

On 1/4/09, Jim Lyons <jlyons4 at rochester.rr.com> wrote:
> I am still considering the AH SPARES  bumpers with original gauge with
> "premium range" plating.I addition, I realize the re chromed original
> bumpers would be the best and first choice in a restoration. Has anyone
> purchased these "premium range" bumpers ?  How do they compare to the
> original and how does the Concourse Committee view them when judging the
> vehicle ?
>
> Jim
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From dwhite4949 at wowway.com  Mon Jan  5 10:38:34 2009
From: dwhite4949 at wowway.com (Daniel and Diane White)
Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:38:34 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] GoldenRod
Message-ID: <4962459A.6060601@wowway.com>

Hello Listers,
I'm thinking of getting a product from California Car Cover called the 
GoldenRod.  It's a plug in device which is used inside a zip up car 
storage bag to lower the humidity inside the bag.  Anyone have any 
experience with this device?  Currently I'm using a few DampRid 
containers which work over time but I'd like something that works 
quicker here in cold, damp Michigan.  BTW, if you need to replace the 
active ingredient in a DampRid container just get a bag of calcium 
chloride ice melter and use it to refill the DampRid container. 
Any input will be appreciated.
Dan

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Mon Jan  5 10:42:35 2009
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 09:42:35 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Not (directly) Healey-related
In-Reply-To: <49613554.1070309@comcast.net>
References: <49613554.1070309@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <0ADE2029-80C4-4D94-A674-0DF146AD8FF6@sbcglobal.net>

We have a leather  cleaner and treatment that will not leave a residue.




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

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Jan 4, 2009, at 2:16 PM, Bob Spidell wrote:

> My Mustang's leather seats are starting to show a little age--
> spider-webby stuff--and I was wondering if the List has
> recommendations for a good leather treatment/preservative. I don't
> want oily seats, and I'm a bit leery of silicone products, but
> would like to slow the aging of the leather. Of course, any good
> product recommendations could also benefit the lucky few with
> leather in their Healeys.
>
> As always, all replies appreciated.
>
>
> Bob
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From dwhite4949 at wowway.com  Mon Jan  5 11:05:45 2009
From: dwhite4949 at wowway.com (Daniel and Diane White)
Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:05:45 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Re leather care
Message-ID: <49624BF9.1090605@wowway.com>

Bob,
I was following the discussion re which product to use on leather 
seats.  I didn't see any mention of which product has the "correct" 
scent or smell.  The product I chose was Leather Rejuvenator sold 
through Griot's Garage.  When I first used it on my BN1 (which had under 
10,000 orig miles) the smell was identical to the smell of the BN1 
seats.  O.K., I know, how do you know how the original seats are 
supposed to smell?  I can see everyone going out to the garage and 
sniffing their seats now.  I leave the empty container inside the car 
because it gives the interior that classic Healey aroma.  The original 
interiors sure didn't smell like Lexol which I think smells awful.  My 
two cents.
Regards,
Dan
62 BN7 Mk II

From westonkeyes at hotmail.com  Mon Jan  5 11:28:05 2009
From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com (Weston Keyes)
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:28:05 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Source for Interior material for BJ8l??
Message-ID: <BAY114-W52AD5D4B4E6F88EDB0FAD2BAE10@phx.gbl>

Hello Folks,

     I am looking for a quality supplier of the beige material that wraps
around the wooden/aluminum pieces that screw to the convertible top frame of a
BJ8. They from the intersection between the window glass and the top.
    I also need some of the checkerboard material for the wooden rear seat
side panels.

Many Thanks
Wes Keyes
York, Maine

From rdavies1 at cox.net  Mon Jan  5 11:56:59 2009
From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies)
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 10:56:59 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Re leather care
In-Reply-To: <49624BF9.1090605@wowway.com>
References: <49624BF9.1090605@wowway.com>
Message-ID: <59D9D184B0B34A29AD247056D2BE1054@OfficeDell>

Dan:
You can actually smell the seats on your Healey? :-)
My BJ8 smells and has always smelled like grease, oil, gas with an opaque
yet piquant aroma of burned "something". Just the way I like it.
Ron Davies
Laguna Hills
67 BJ8
97 DB7


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On Behalf Of Daniel and Diane White
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 10:06 AM
To: Bob Spidell; Healey list
Subject: [Healeys] Re leather care

Bob,
I was following the discussion re which product to use on leather 
seats.  I didn't see any mention of which product has the "correct" 
scent or smell.  The product I chose was Leather Rejuvenator sold 
through Griot's Garage.  When I first used it on my BN1 (which had under 
10,000 orig miles) the smell was identical to the smell of the BN1 
seats.  O.K., I know, how do you know how the original seats are 
supposed to smell?  I can see everyone going out to the garage and 
sniffing their seats now.  I leave the empty container inside the car 
because it gives the interior that classic Healey aroma.  The original 
interiors sure didn't smell like Lexol which I think smells awful.  My 
two cents.
Regards,
Dan
62 BN7 Mk II
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From vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com  Mon Jan  5 12:44:27 2009
From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com (Jean Caron)
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 19:44:27 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Source for Interior material for BJ8l??
In-Reply-To: <BAY114-W52AD5D4B4E6F88EDB0FAD2BAE10@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY114-W52AD5D4B4E6F88EDB0FAD2BAE10@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY103-W1522DA98D8ACE7D7F62F40D1E10@phx.gbl>

Wes:
It is available from British Car Specialists, the stuff they have is very
close to the original material. After much searching, I have also found
similar material at a fabric store, again not exactly as original but very
close. As far as the checkboard material, from what I found out it is made in
England by a company owned by ICI and was unable to find anyone that retails
it. My upholsterer was able to obtain the vinyl with the little squares in it
for the seat but not the material for the side panels.

Jean Caron
Vintage Roadster Restoration
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada > From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com> To:
healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:28:05 -0500> Subject:
[Healeys] Source for Interior material for BJ8l??> > Hello Folks,> > I am
looking for a quality supplier of the beige material that wraps> around the
wooden/aluminum pieces that screw to the convertible top frame of a> BJ8. They
from the intersection between the window glass and the top.> I also need some
of the checkerboard material for the wooden rear seat> side panels.> > Many
Thanks> Wes Keyes> York, Maine>
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From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Mon Jan  5 12:57:40 2009
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 19:57:40 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Rear Axle
In-Reply-To: <49620EBF.5030200@comcast.net>
References: <1B90DEA510D040AD9A54AC4D70D07B5B@ecarecenters.net>
	<49620EBF.5030200@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <COL106-W35CABB7D863F862600E105C0E10@phx.gbl>

The axle housings are different as you point out. The axles are the same.
Richard

> Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 05:44:31 -0800
> From: bspidell at comcast.net
> CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear Axle
>
> My factory parts book for BJ7s and BJ8s shows one part number for cars
> from 17551 to 26704 and another for cars from 26705. The difference
> appears to be the brackets for the radius arms on the late BJ8s (earlier
> cars had a panhard rod).
>
>
> Bob
>
>
>
> PG wrote:
> > Hi All,
> >
> >
> >
> > Does anybody know if the rear axles for the late model series 2 BJ8's are
> > the same as the earlier model 3000's?
> >
> >
> >
> > I know that the suspension was changed to allow for greater clearance but
> > not sure if the changes included the axle.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks for the help.
> >
> >
> >
> > Paul
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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From grabow.bernie at gmail.com  Mon Jan  5 13:18:37 2009
From: grabow.bernie at gmail.com (Bernie Grabow)
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 15:18:37 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Clutch Slave Cylinder Bleeding
Message-ID: <bc67b4c60901051218g5dae8622s174db34b4d686ed9@mail.gmail.com>

Has anyone on the list had success with bleeding the clutch slave
cylinder by attaching a hose from the right front brake caliper bleed
nipple to the bleed nipple on the slave cylinder and then using the
brake pedal to force brake fluid through the slave cylinder to force
air in the lines out through the master cylinder?  Any problems with
this that I should be aware of?

Bernie

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Mon Jan  5 13:54:29 2009
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:54:29 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Clutch Slave Cylinder Bleeding
In-Reply-To: <bc67b4c60901051218g5dae8622s174db34b4d686ed9@mail.gmail.com>
References: <bc67b4c60901051218g5dae8622s174db34b4d686ed9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1AB66C9D34134C35B2B26596F338F2D5@oscar>

Bernie,
 Why bother?
It should bleed on it's own just by gravity..
Dave

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Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 1:19 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Clutch Slave Cylinder Bleeding

Has anyone on the list had success with bleeding the clutch slave
cylinder by attaching a hose from the right front brake caliper bleed
nipple to the bleed nipple on the slave cylinder and then using the
brake pedal to force brake fluid through the slave cylinder to force
air in the lines out through the master cylinder?  Any problems with
this that I should be aware of?

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From haywoodone at hotmail.com  Mon Jan  5 18:21:42 2009
From: haywoodone at hotmail.com (George Haywood)
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 20:21:42 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] front wishbones
In-Reply-To: <04EA747E6DDB4FC0B3D89CEDD37D9EAF@AtkinsonPC>
References: <04EA747E6DDB4FC0B3D89CEDD37D9EAF@AtkinsonPC>
Message-ID: <BAY137-W38F1A9199B764CB4DF3932C8DE0@phx.gbl>

Simon,

I'm forwarding a picture or two to help explain what Michael is talking about.
Hope they help a little.

George
'65 bj8

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> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 17:30:52 -0500
> Subject: [Healeys] front wishbones
>
> Any advice on how to remove the pins and screw on bushings from the end of
> the wishbones? The parts that connect the wishbones to the stud (threaded
on
> both ends) that is at the base of the king pin assembly.
>
> Hopefully I'm describing these correctly?
>
> Thanks
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From satkinson7314 at charter.net  Mon Jan  5 19:21:39 2009
From: satkinson7314 at charter.net (Simon & Christine Atkinson)
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 21:21:39 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] ebay auction
Message-ID: <185F226A5EBE49CC91442E90AB348402@AtkinsonPC>

Anyone bidding on this auction.. 140292457631?

I wonder what it takes to relocate 8 healeys, 3 jags and 15-20 engines? $20k
and the reserve is not met

From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Mon Jan  5 19:31:44 2009
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 13:31:44 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] ebay auction
In-Reply-To: <185F226A5EBE49CC91442E90AB348402@AtkinsonPC>
References: <185F226A5EBE49CC91442E90AB348402@AtkinsonPC>
Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDB05@itfexch5.central.det.win>

G'day

Just spoke to a friend who is not adverse at buying cars in the US and
bringing them to Australia.

He tells me that this is the 3rd time the cars have come up for sale and
the reserve has not been met. He believes that the seller wants about
100K US for the lot.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

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Sent: Tuesday, 6 January 2009 1:22 PM
To: Healeys
Subject: [Healeys] ebay auction

Anyone bidding on this auction.. 140292457631?

I wonder what it takes to relocate 8 healeys, 3 jags and 15-20 engines?
$20k
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From ynotink at msn.com  Mon Jan  5 19:48:30 2009
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 02:48:30 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?)
Message-ID: <BAY144-W4662156CA96EAF3CD2476CA5DE0@phx.gbl>

I know there has been discussion on the list about the great cars, and
especially the white Healey, shown in the chase scene from the Steve McQueen
movie, Bullit.I've followed the discussion, but never paid much attention
after the scene with the white car in it. Tonight I watched the chase again in
a 10 minute clip that goes all the way to the end and was surprised to see
another Healey on the road in one of the scenes after they leave downtown SF.
Has that been mentioned here before? If so I'm in the dark. (as usual.)Bill
Lawrence

From westonkeyes at hotmail.com  Tue Jan  6 07:10:12 2009
From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com (Weston Keyes)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:10:12 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Convertible top spring affixing point BJ8
Message-ID: <BAY114-W5388C7A35F35D694E2B6D4BADE0@phx.gbl>

Hello Folks,

    Does anyone have a picture of the piece that welds to the sill that holds
the bottom end of the heavy spring on either side of the convertible top
mechanism?
I am working on a car that had much body work done and this piece wasn't
relocated.

Many thanks

Wes Keyes
York, Maine
JAGFIX.com

From scthomton at yahoo.com  Tue Jan  6 07:17:30 2009
From: scthomton at yahoo.com (Steve Thomton)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 06:17:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?)
In-Reply-To: <BAY144-W4662156CA96EAF3CD2476CA5DE0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <691465.99515.qm@web50612.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

The white Healey is seen a few times, all of which are around Bullitt's
apartment.....he parks in front of it when he returns to his apartment, it can
be seen across the street when he is at the store, etc..... the Healey is a
BJ7 and is currently sitting in my garage with the black and gold CA
plates.  I bought it from the second owner in San Jose who had bought it from
the guy that owned it when it was seen in Bullitt....the story goes he lived
in the neighborhood where the movie scene was shot and they told him he could
just leave it there for the shooting.  I don't think you see it in any of the
chase scenes.
 
Cheers,
Steve 

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From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE <ynotink at msn.com>
Subject: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?)
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 7:48 PM

I know there has been discussion on the list about the great cars, and
especially the white Healey, shown in the chase scene from the Steve McQueen
movie, Bullit.I've followed the discussion, but never paid much attention
after the scene with the white car in it. Tonight I watched the chase again
in
a 10 minute clip that goes all the way to the end and was surprised to see
another Healey on the road in one of the scenes after they leave downtown SF.
Has that been mentioned here before? If so I'm in the dark. (as usual.)Bill
Lawrence
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Jan  6 14:32:52 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 05:32:52 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?)
In-Reply-To: <691465.99515.qm@web50612.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <BAY144-W4662156CA96EAF3CD2476CA5DE0@phx.gbl>
	<691465.99515.qm@web50612.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901061332y6c9b2b25l9cc3cc815b1ea2fb@mail.gmail.com>

Is it a coincidence your name is Steve?  :). Vey cool indeed.

On 1/6/09, Steve Thomton <scthomton at yahoo.com> wrote:
> The white Healey is seen a few times, all of which are around Bullitt's
> apartment.....he parks in front of it when he returns to his apartment, it
> can
> be seen across the street when he is at the store, etc..... the Healey is a
> BJ7 and is currently sitting in my garage with the black and gold CA
> plates.  I bought it from the second owner in San Jose who had bought it
> from
> the guy that owned it when it was seen in Bullitt....the story goes he lived
> in the neighborhood where the movie scene was shot and they told him he
> could
> just leave it there for the shooting.  I don't think you see it in any of
> the
> chase scenes.
>
> Cheers,
> Steve
>
> --- On Mon, 1/5/09, WILLIAM B LAWRENCE <ynotink at msn.com> wrote:
>
> From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE <ynotink at msn.com>
> Subject: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?)
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 7:48 PM
>
> I know there has been discussion on the list about the great cars, and
> especially the white Healey, shown in the chase scene from the Steve McQueen
> movie, Bullit.I've followed the discussion, but never paid much attention
> after the scene with the white car in it. Tonight I watched the chase again
> in
> a 10 minute clip that goes all the way to the end and was surprised to see
> another Healey on the road in one of the scenes after they leave downtown
> SF.
> Has that been mentioned here before? If so I'm in the dark. (as usual.)Bill
> Lawrence
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From MEDITIONM at msn.com  Tue Jan  6 18:39:22 2009
From: MEDITIONM at msn.com (KENNETH MASON)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 17:39:22 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] GoldenRod
In-Reply-To: <4962459A.6060601@wowway.com>
References: <4962459A.6060601@wowway.com>
Message-ID: <COL110-DS172430AC38B36F9E999B73B1DF0@phx.gbl>

Daniel and Diane

I believe the heater you are referring to (Goldenrod) is normally used inside
of gun safes.  It's function laying on the bottom of the safe is to heat the
captured air near it's surface.  The heated air rises upward causing a
continuous flow to circulate as long as the safe remains unopened.  The flow
of air prevents entrained moisture from dropping out and causing rust to form.
It might do the same inside a car storage bag, but the internal volume of a
safe will be much less than that required to bag a Healey.  I do not think the
function is to dry the air.  Where can the moisture go when the safe is closed
or the car bag zipped?

Ken Mason
BJ7 in work
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  Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 9:38 AM
  Subject: [Healeys] GoldenRod


  Hello Listers,
  I'm thinking of getting a product from California Car Cover called the
  GoldenRod.  It's a plug in device which is used inside a zip up car
  storage bag to lower the humidity inside the bag.  Anyone have any
  experience with this device?  Currently I'm using a few DampRid
  containers which work over time but I'd like something that works
  quicker here in cold, damp Michigan.  BTW, if you need to replace the
  active ingredient in a DampRid container just get a bag of calcium
  chloride ice melter and use it to refill the DampRid container.
  Any input will be appreciated.
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From stevesylvia2 at comcast.net  Tue Jan  6 19:42:24 2009
From: stevesylvia2 at comcast.net (stevesylvia2)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 19:42:24 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Seat Adjusters
Message-ID: <EC2CA2CC642C439A9A42D51A27634049@DC2LDS61>

Greetings,

            I'm in the middle of refurbishing my seat adjusters or seat
slides as called out in Moss Motors, which were pretty rusted and was
wondering if anyone knew how they came finished from the factory?  I was
thinking of having them zinc plated but upon degreasing them, I discovered
there was evidence of grey paint underneath them.  I read through my
restoration guide but nothing addressed this and the pictures are in black
and white so I can't tell what color they were.  Does anyone know for sure?

 

Thanks for your help,

Steve

61' BN7

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Tue Jan  6 19:54:42 2009
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 21:54:42 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Seat Adjusters
In-Reply-To: <EC2CA2CC642C439A9A42D51A27634049@DC2LDS61>
References: <EC2CA2CC642C439A9A42D51A27634049@DC2LDS61>
Message-ID: <113C9F5B1CCC4CC98D3066D4CD6C637E@michael>

They were zinc plated Steve, no paint

Michael Salter
100 (1953) #174
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye (1961)
http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of stevesylvia2
Sent: January 6, 2009 9:42 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Seat Adjusters

Greetings,

            I'm in the middle of refurbishing my seat adjusters or seat
slides as called out in Moss Motors, which were pretty rusted and was
wondering if anyone knew how they came finished from the factory?  I was
thinking of having them zinc plated but upon degreasing them, I discovered
there was evidence of grey paint underneath them.  I read through my
restoration guide but nothing addressed this and the pictures are in black
and white so I can't tell what color they were.  Does anyone know for sure?

 

Thanks for your help,

Steve

61' BN7

From tfsbj7 at mindspring.com  Tue Jan  6 20:10:42 2009
From: tfsbj7 at mindspring.com (Skip Saunders)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 22:10:42 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Mystery....part 1
In-Reply-To: <COL110-DS172430AC38B36F9E999B73B1DF0@phx.gbl>
References: <4962459A.6060601@wowway.com>
	<COL110-DS172430AC38B36F9E999B73B1DF0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <001501c97075$870b7790$952266b0$@com>

Several of you know Gladys, my super-reliable mostly stock 1967 (March 9-10
to be exact) BJ8.   I rebuilt her front end, brakes, and engine in 2000 just
prior to sending her to Europe for a summer driving tour with 13 other
Healeys.  I also installed one of those high torque "Japanese" starters
(mostly to save the stock starter in case I wanted to restore her to
concours.lol.)  She has always behaved well and been a great driver.   She
has some chassis rust, and is a bit rough looking from the outside, but I've
always had confidence when taking her for trips.   This past summer we drove
her to Mt Tremblant for the combined Northeast and Canadian club "Summit"
meet, where we had a wonderful time with fellow Healey drivers from Canada
and the US.   I also drive her around town through the summer for various
errands when the weather is nice..and the weather often is nice for top down
driving during New England summers.    

So, imagine my surprise when I decided to start the car in late fall
(Thanksgiving) in anticipation of loading her into a car trailer to be towed
behind our Motorhome.  (Our plan was to drive the Motorhome south for the
winter and use the Healey for local transportation.)  Perhaps it was the
indignity of going into a trailer (she most always drives on her own), but I
couldn't get her to start!.    Normally, I just provide choke, listen while
the fuel pump goes through its "fill the carb bowls" dance,  and with a
twist of the key. she starts right up.    This time the engine turned
rapidly, but not even a hint of ignition in any of the cylinders.. She just
spun while the starter was engaged, but sat coldly when I released the key.
Leaving me to pondered the possibilities.

We had been exposed to the "failed rotor" issue when we spent the 2001
summer in Europe.  One of the other cars suffered "that fate", and I
happened to have a good rotor with me that we used to get our friend back on
the road.   So, my first thought was that perhaps (even though her current
rotor was 9 yrs old) this rotor had given up the ghost.   So I replaced the
rotor.   She still would not start.

From tfsbj7 at mindspring.com  Tue Jan  6 20:12:02 2009
From: tfsbj7 at mindspring.com (Skip Saunders)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 22:12:02 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Mystery.... part 2
In-Reply-To: <COL110-DS172430AC38B36F9E999B73B1DF0@phx.gbl>
References: <4962459A.6060601@wowway.com>
	<COL110-DS172430AC38B36F9E999B73B1DF0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <001601c97075$b6245a10$226d0e30$@com>

I decided I couldn't just shoot in the dark at solutions, the rotor
substitution was clearly a shot in the dark.  That was not my normal
"scientific method"; I clearly needed to be more methodical.   

 I first reset her original rotor in place, and began by checking for
ignition problems.   Seemed to me that a total failure was most likely due
to ignition since most other things on the engine have redundant parts (i.e
6 cylinders, 2 carbs, etc.)  I could hear the fuel pump running so I knew I
had fuel to the carbs.  If I suffered from one clogged carb, or a bad
cylinder, it seemed to me there should have been "some" sort of hint at the
motor's willingness to kick over.   So, total absence of kicking over
suggested a single point failure.

The first thing I did was clip a timing light to the spark plug wires.  I
then turned on the key and pressed the button on the back of the solenoid to
make the engine turn over.  Imagine my surprise when the light flashed
rythmatically as appropriate for each cylinder.  Every single plug was
getting spark.    That quickly appeared to give the OK to the coil,
distributer, rotor.

So next I decided to inspect the spark plug ends.. They were perfect in
color (slight tan on the insulator tip) properly gapped and each exhibited
spark.  I tested the plugs again with each plug being watched to see the
spark actually jump the gap.   (My timing light test only assured me that
spark was reaching the plug tip, the plugs could have been ALL??? Shorted
out)     As one would guess, the odds of 6 plugs failing simultaneously has
to be ridiculously low, but discipline demanded a thorough check.   So
indeed I watched spark at every plug's gap.   One thing struck me as odd
though...the plugs were dry.

After all the starting attempts I'd made, you'd think the cylinders would be
flooded.   But the plugs were dry.    So I decided that perhaps my carbs
were faulty after all  just 2  simultaneous failures required to produce
symptoms.    I removed the air filters and sprayed some "engine start" fluid
into the carb throats... I got a slight kick when attempting to start the
car.. This confirmed (I thought) that the ignition was working, but it
hinted that perhaps I really wasn't getting gas to the engine.   So, I
decided to "rebuild" the carbs.   I removed them, cleaned and rebuilt them,
and reinstalled them.   The day's labor was expended on the theory that
perhaps I had developed some sort of gummy obstruction somewhere in the
carbs and it was preventing fuel from flowing properly.   With the ignition
switch turned on I could hear the fuel pump, and a quick double check by
removing the fuel supply hose to the carbs confirmed that I had ample fuel
pressure at the carbs.

So, with reinstalled carbs, I tried to start the car again..No Joy.

From tfsbj7 at mindspring.com  Tue Jan  6 20:13:06 2009
From: tfsbj7 at mindspring.com (Skip Saunders)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 22:13:06 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3
In-Reply-To: <COL110-DS172430AC38B36F9E999B73B1DF0@phx.gbl>
References: <4962459A.6060601@wowway.com>
	<COL110-DS172430AC38B36F9E999B73B1DF0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <001701c97075$dcb2ce00$96186a00$@com>

My next test was to check the cylinder compression ..perhaps I'd blown a
head gasket?  (In all 6 cylinders simultaneously?).. Yes, I'm clearly
grasping at straws at this point.   As you might have guessed the cylinder
compressions tested:  1-157, 2-147, 3-144, 4-147, 5-152, and 6-147..No
problem there.    

------------------------------
Check on "part 2" to find what I found was THE ANSWER!!!.... 

In the meantime, see if you can tell what the problem was yourself..:-)   (I
believe, you have all the information you need to diagnose the problem, but
you do have to know the workings of a BJ8 to figure out what was causing my
problem.)

Thanks
-skip saunders-
BJ8 -Gladys-
BJ7 -Harriett-

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Tue Jan  6 19:57:04 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 21:57:04 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  Seat Adjusters
Message-ID: <A2C9570C685C4FBC944F986CC449091C@ophrdc.org>

 Steve,
 The seat tracks were a dull zinc finish. I replicated this by having them
 bright zinc plated (or buy new bright zinc ones), then have them lightly
 "dusted' with glass beads to end up with a matt silver finish. On the
 Longbridge built cars, (Hundreds and early 100/Six's) the handles only were
 chromed. They were never painted from new.

 Rich Chrysler

 ----- Original Message ----- 
 From: "stevesylvia2" <stevesylvia2 at comcast.net>
 To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
 Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 9:42 PM
 Subject: [Healeys] Seat Adjusters


 Greetings,

            I'm in the middle of refurbishing my seat adjusters or seat
 slides as called out in Moss Motors, which were pretty rusted and was
 wondering if anyone knew how they came finished from the factory?  I was
 thinking of having them zinc plated but upon degreasing them, I discovered
 there was evidence of grey paint underneath them.  I read through my
 restoration guide but nothing addressed this and the pictures are in black
 and white so I can't tell what color they were.  Does anyone know for
 sure?



 Thanks for your help,

 Steve

 61' BN7

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of August 19 007.jpg]

From ynotink at msn.com  Tue Jan  6 20:31:53 2009
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 03:31:53 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3
In-Reply-To: <001701c97075$dcb2ce00$96186a00$@com>
References: <4962459A.6060601@wowway.com>
	<COL110-DS172430AC38B36F9E999B73B1DF0@phx.gbl> 
	<001701c97075$dcb2ce00$96186a00$@com>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W136E58E6B74ED619B39D03A5DF0@phx.gbl>

Did you lose the welch plug in the rear end of the intake manifold?Bill
Lawrence> From: tfsbj7 at mindspring.com> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Tue,
6 Jan 2009 22:13:06 -0500> Subject: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3> > My next
test was to check the cylinder compression ..perhaps I'd blown a> head gasket?
(In all 6 cylinders simultaneously?).. Yes, I'm clearly> grasping at straws at
this point.   As you might have guessed the cylinder> compressions tested:
1-157, 2-147, 3-144, 4-147, 5-152, and 6-147..No> problem there.    > >
------------------------------> Check on "part 2" to find what I found was THE
ANSWER!!!.... > > In the meantime, see if you can tell what the problem was
yourself..:-)   (I> believe, you have all the information you need to diagnose
the problem, but> you do have to know the workings of a BJ8 to figure out what
was causing my> problem.)> > Thanks> -skip saunders-> BJ8 -Gladys-> BJ7
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From ynotink at msn.com  Tue Jan  6 20:37:43 2009
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 03:37:43 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?)
In-Reply-To: <691465.99515.qm@web50612.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <BAY144-W4662156CA96EAF3CD2476CA5DE0@phx.gbl>
	<691465.99515.qm@web50612.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W295DAAC9B166657FBC7026A5DF0@phx.gbl>

The other one I saw was in a line of traffic as the chase proceeded out of
town (toward Half Moon Bay maybe?). It goes by pretty fast and the car is not
too distinct. It is a dark color, maybe green or black. It happens just before
the Mustang spins out in massive clouds of dust. Is this a new sighting?Bill
LawrenceDate: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 06:17:30 -0800From: scthomton at yahoo.comSubject:
Re: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?)To: healeys at autox.team.net;
ynotink at msn.comThe white Healey is seen a few times, all of which are around
Bullitt's apartment.....he parks in front of it when he returns to his
apartment, it can be seen across the street when he is at the store, etc.....
the Healey is a BJ7 and is currently sitting in my garage with the black and
gold CA plates.  I bought it from the second owner in San Jose who had bought
it from the guy that owned it when it was seen in Bullitt....the story goes he
lived in the neighborhood where the movie scene was shot and they told him he
could just leave it there for the shooting.  I don't think you see it in any
of the chase scenes.

Cheers,
Steve --- On Mon, 1/5/09, WILLIAM B LAWRENCE <ynotink at msn.com> wrote:
From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE <ynotink at msn.com>Subject: [Healeys] Bullit chase
scene (again?)To: healeys at autox.team.netDate: Monday, January 5, 2009, 7:48
PMI know there has been discussion on the list about the great cars, and
especially the white Healey, shown in the chase scene from the Steve McQueen
movie, Bullit.I've followed the discussion, but never paid much attention
after the scene with the white car in it. Tonight I watched the chase again
in
a 10 minute clip that goes all the way to the end and was surprised to see
another Healey on the road in one of the scenes after they leave downtown SF.
Has that been mentioned here before? If so I'm in the dark. (as usual.)Bill
Lawrence
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From tfsbj7 at mindspring.com  Tue Jan  6 20:59:15 2009
From: tfsbj7 at mindspring.com (Skip Saunders)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 22:59:15 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3
In-Reply-To: <001701c97075$dcb2ce00$96186a00$@com>
References: <4962459A.6060601@wowway.com>
	<COL110-DS172430AC38B36F9E999B73B1DF0@phx.gbl>
	<001701c97075$dcb2ce00$96186a00$@com>
Message-ID: <001b01c9707c$4ed35c60$ec7a1520$@com>

Oops.... "The answer" is not in Part 2.... it will be provided in "part
4"...

Sorry for the confusion
-skip-

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Skip Saunders
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 10:13 PM
To: 'Healey List'
Subject: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3

My next test was to check the cylinder compression ..perhaps I'd blown a
head gasket?  (In all 6 cylinders simultaneously?).. Yes, I'm clearly
grasping at straws at this point.   As you might have guessed the cylinder
compressions tested:  1-157, 2-147, 3-144, 4-147, 5-152, and 6-147..No
problem there.    

------------------------------
Check on "part 2" to find what I found was THE ANSWER!!!.... 

In the meantime, see if you can tell what the problem was yourself..:-)   (I
believe, you have all the information you need to diagnose the problem, but
you do have to know the workings of a BJ8 to figure out what was causing my
problem.)

Thanks
-skip saunders-
BJ8 -Gladys-
BJ7 -Harriett-
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From tfsbj7 at mindspring.com  Tue Jan  6 20:59:51 2009
From: tfsbj7 at mindspring.com (Skip Saunders)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 22:59:51 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3
In-Reply-To: <BAY144-W136E58E6B74ED619B39D03A5DF0@phx.gbl>
References: <4962459A.6060601@wowway.com>
	<COL110-DS172430AC38B36F9E999B73B1DF0@phx.gbl> 
	<001701c97075$dcb2ce00$96186a00$@com>
	<BAY144-W136E58E6B74ED619B39D03A5DF0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <001c01c9707c$64aa2e60$2dfe8b20$@com>

Nope. still there

 

From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE [mailto:ynotink at msn.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 10:32 PM
To: skip; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3

 

Did you lose the welch plug in the rear end of the intake manifold?

 

Bill Lawrence

> From: tfsbj7 at mindspring.com
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 22:13:06 -0500
> Subject: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3
> 
> My next test was to check the cylinder compression ..perhaps I'd blown a
> head gasket? (In all 6 cylinders simultaneously?).. Yes, I'm clearly
> grasping at straws at this point. As you might have guessed the cylinder
> compressions tested: 1-157, 2-147, 3-144, 4-147, 5-152, and 6-147..No
> problem there. 
> 
> ------------------------------
> Check on "part 2" to find what I found was THE ANSWER!!!.... 
> 
> In the meantime, see if you can tell what the problem was yourself..:-) (I
> believe, you have all the information you need to diagnose the problem,
but
> you do have to know the workings of a BJ8 to figure out what was causing
my
> problem.)
> 
> Thanks
> -skip saunders-
> BJ8 -Gladys-
> BJ7 -Harriett-
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Jan  6 22:01:37 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 13:01:37 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3
In-Reply-To: <001701c97075$dcb2ce00$96186a00$@com>
References: <4962459A.6060601@wowway.com>
	<COL110-DS172430AC38B36F9E999B73B1DF0@phx.gbl>
	<001701c97075$dcb2ce00$96186a00$@com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901062101s4f36a625v6483380809922677@mail.gmail.com>

Skip -

Taking the fuel line off is only a partial diagnostic for fuel.  The
best is to take the float chamber lids off and check if full of fuel -
the float jets get clogged more often than you think - esp. w/ grose
jets.

Alan

On 1/7/09, Skip Saunders <tfsbj7 at mindspring.com> wrote:
> My next test was to check the cylinder compression ..perhaps I'd blown a
> head gasket?  (In all 6 cylinders simultaneously?).. Yes, I'm clearly
> grasping at straws at this point.   As you might have guessed the cylinder
> compressions tested:  1-157, 2-147, 3-144, 4-147, 5-152, and 6-147..No
> problem there.
>
> ------------------------------
> Check on "part 2" to find what I found was THE ANSWER!!!....
>
> In the meantime, see if you can tell what the problem was yourself..:-)   (I
> believe, you have all the information you need to diagnose the problem, but
> you do have to know the workings of a BJ8 to figure out what was causing my
> problem.)
>
> Thanks
> -skip saunders-
> BJ8 -Gladys-
> BJ7 -Harriett-
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Sent from my mobile device

Alan

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'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Tue Jan  6 22:03:47 2009
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 21:03:47 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Mystery.... part 2
In-Reply-To: <001601c97075$b6245a10$226d0e30$@com>
References: <4962459A.6060601@wowway.com><COL110-DS172430AC38B36F9E999B73B1DF0@phx.gbl>
	<001601c97075$b6245a10$226d0e30$@com>
Message-ID: <F20E98E29E95461294F33711735A3B57@LeonardPCPC>

Skip:  Alan beat me by about 10 seconds.

You seem confident that you have spark.  My first choice would have
been the coil.  But with spark and fuel to the carburettors, logic says it
should run.  However, you  said you did "...a quick double check by removing
the fuel supply hose to the carbs confirmed that I had ample fuel pressure
at the carbs..." and that spraying starter fluid into the engine gave a 
slight kick.  You did NOT say that you looked inside the float bowls to see 
if fuel was getting past the needle valves.  It sounds like fuel was not 
getting THROUGH the carbs and into the cylinders.

(The Other) Len
Vacaville, CA, USA
1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Skip Saunders" <tfsbj7 at mindspring.com>
To: "'Healey List'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 7:12 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Mystery.... part 2


    So I decided that perhaps my carbs
> were faulty after all  just 2  simultaneous failures required to produce
> symptoms.    I removed the air filters and sprayed some "engine start" 
> fluid
> into the carb throats... I got a slight kick when attempting to start the
> car.. This confirmed (I thought) that the ignition was working, but it
> hinted that perhaps I really wasn't getting gas to the engine.   So, I
> decided to "rebuild" the carbs. 

From ynotink at msn.com  Tue Jan  6 22:42:42 2009
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 05:42:42 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?)
In-Reply-To: <BAY144-W295DAAC9B166657FBC7026A5DF0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY144-W4662156CA96EAF3CD2476CA5DE0@phx.gbl>
	<691465.99515.qm@web50612.mail.re2.yahoo.com> 
	<BAY144-W295DAAC9B166657FBC7026A5DF0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W3379D681DA3AC06AA1CD81A5DF0@phx.gbl>

The You Tube address is http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZIEPTAoTg. The clip is
10:36 long and the second Healey shows up at 7:03. It's a green BJ8.Bill
Lawrence> From: ynotink at msn.com> To: scthomton at yahoo.com;
healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 03:37:43 +0000> Subject: Re:
[Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?)> > The other one I saw was in a line of
traffic as the chase proceeded out of> town (toward Half Moon Bay maybe?). It
goes by pretty fast and the car is not> too distinct. It is a dark color,
maybe green or black. It happens just before> the Mustang spins out in massive
clouds of dust. Is this a new sighting?Bill> LawrenceDate: Tue, 6 Jan 2009
06:17:30 -0800From: scthomton at yahoo.comSubject:> Re: [Healeys] Bullit chase
scene (again?)To: healeys at autox.team.net;> ynotink at msn.comThe white Healey is
seen a few times, all of which are around> Bullitt's apartment.....he parks in
front of it when he returns to his> apartment, it can be seen across the
street when he is at the store, etc.....> the Healey is a BJ7 and is currently
sitting in my garage with the black and> gold CA plates.  I bought it from the
second owner in San Jose who had bought> it from the guy that owned it when it
was seen in Bullitt....the story goes he> lived in the neighborhood where the
movie scene was shot and they told him he> could just leave it there for the
shooting.  I don't think you see it in any> of the chase scenes.> > Cheers,>
Steve --- On Mon, 1/5/09, WILLIAM B LAWRENCE <ynotink at msn.com> wrote:> From:
WILLIAM B LAWRENCE <ynotink at msn.com>Subject: [Healeys] Bullit chase> scene
(again?)To: healeys at autox.team.netDate: Monday, January 5, 2009, 7:48> PMI
know there has been discussion on the list about the great cars, and>
especially the white Healey, shown in the chase scene from the Steve McQueen>
movie, Bullit.I've followed the discussion, but never paid much attention>
after the scene with the white car in it. Tonight I watched the chase again>
in> a 10 minute clip that goes all the way to the end and was surprised to
see> another Healey on the road in one of the scenes after they leave downtown
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From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Tue Jan  6 23:20:43 2009
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 22:20:43 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3
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References: <4962459A.6060601@wowway.com>
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The answer lies in:
Fuel
Air
Spark
At the right place
At the right time
in the correct amount.

(And a tip of the hat to Dick O'Kane who wrote that in the book "How to
Repair Your Foreign Car, a Guide for Your Wife, the Beginner, and the
Mechanically Inept.")
Over the years I have fixed many a car by repeating the above to myself, and
asking what is not there.
Rick

From britishcars at shaw.ca  Wed Jan  7 00:16:21 2009
From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 23:16:21 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] GoldenRod
In-Reply-To: <COL110-DS172430AC38B36F9E999B73B1DF0@phx.gbl>
References: <4962459A.6060601@wowway.com>
	<COL110-DS172430AC38B36F9E999B73B1DF0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <04BEE6204093422581EDE73CB6D78D8F@ecarecenters.net>

I have something similar to this that I use on my boat during the winter
months.....It keeps the air slightly above ambient and keeps moisture in
suspension so you don't get any condensation.

You can get one in any boating store......

Paul

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of KENNETH MASON
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 5:39 PM
To: Healey list; Daniel and Diane White
Cc: Healey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] GoldenRod

Daniel and Diane

I believe the heater you are referring to (Goldenrod) is normally used
inside
of gun safes.  It's function laying on the bottom of the safe is to heat the
captured air near it's surface.  The heated air rises upward causing a
continuous flow to circulate as long as the safe remains unopened.  The flow
of air prevents entrained moisture from dropping out and causing rust to
form.
It might do the same inside a car storage bag, but the internal volume of a
safe will be much less than that required to bag a Healey.  I do not think
the
function is to dry the air.  Where can the moisture go when the safe is
closed
or the car bag zipped?

Ken Mason
BJ7 in work
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  To: Healey list<mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>
  Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 9:38 AM
  Subject: [Healeys] GoldenRod


  Hello Listers,
  I'm thinking of getting a product from California Car Cover called the
  GoldenRod.  It's a plug in device which is used inside a zip up car
  storage bag to lower the humidity inside the bag.  Anyone have any
  experience with this device?  Currently I'm using a few DampRid
  containers which work over time but I'd like something that works
  quicker here in cold, damp Michigan.  BTW, if you need to replace the
  active ingredient in a DampRid container just get a bag of calcium
  chloride ice melter and use it to refill the DampRid container.
  Any input will be appreciated.
  Dan
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From britishcars at shaw.ca  Wed Jan  7 00:45:20 2009
From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 23:45:20 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Transmission bearings
Message-ID: <BAFE83EEBA1C43F3A7A7A8D40149F845@ecarecenters.net>

Hi All;

 

Does anybody know if the BJ8 Laygear needle bearings (with the carrier) can
substitute for the earlier Laygear bearings that are installed individually?

 

Thanks

 

Paul

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Wed Jan  7 05:26:27 2009
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 07:26:27 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Transmission bearings
In-Reply-To: <BAFE83EEBA1C43F3A7A7A8D40149F845@ecarecenters.net>
References: <BAFE83EEBA1C43F3A7A7A8D40149F845@ecarecenters.net>
Message-ID: <C7E485D7B2324DC487D6674D21C5BEAF@michael>

I don't think so Paul. The shafts are different diameters.

Michael Salter
100 (1953) #174
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye (1961)
http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of PG
Sent: January 7, 2009 2:45 AM
To: 'Healey List'
Subject: [Healeys] Transmission bearings

Hi All;

 

Does anybody know if the BJ8 Laygear needle bearings (with the carrier) can
substitute for the earlier Laygear bearings that are installed individually?

 

Thanks

 

Paul

From tfsbj7 at mindspring.com  Wed Jan  7 06:56:39 2009
From: tfsbj7 at mindspring.com (Skip Saunders)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 08:56:39 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0901062101s4f36a625v6483380809922677@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4962459A.6060601@wowway.com>	
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Yes, that is why it is important to really check the carbs thoroughly.
When I took the carbs apart, the fuel chambers were full of fuel; but I
rebuilt the carbs anyway.   I was suspicious that perhaps my grosse jets
were perhaps a bit clogged/gummy.   (My suspicions were misplaced
however.... when I reinstalled the clean carbs, the problems remained.)

Good guess though.

Thanks
-skip-

-----Original Message-----
From: Alan Seigrist [mailto:healey.nut at gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 12:02 AM
To: Skip Saunders; Healey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3

Skip -

Taking the fuel line off is only a partial diagnostic for fuel.  The
best is to take the float chamber lids off and check if full of fuel -
the float jets get clogged more often than you think - esp. w/ grose
jets.

Alan

On 1/7/09, Skip Saunders <tfsbj7 at mindspring.com> wrote:
> My next test was to check the cylinder compression ..perhaps I'd blown a
> head gasket?  (In all 6 cylinders simultaneously?).. Yes, I'm clearly
> grasping at straws at this point.   As you might have guessed the cylinder
> compressions tested:  1-157, 2-147, 3-144, 4-147, 5-152, and 6-147..No
> problem there.
>
> ------------------------------
> Check on "part 2" to find what I found was THE ANSWER!!!....
>
> In the meantime, see if you can tell what the problem was yourself..:-)
(I
> believe, you have all the information you need to diagnose the problem,
but
> you do have to know the workings of a BJ8 to figure out what was causing
my
> problem.)
>
> Thanks
> -skip saunders-
> BJ8 -Gladys-
> BJ7 -Harriett-
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From tfsbj7 at mindspring.com  Wed Jan  7 07:03:13 2009
From: tfsbj7 at mindspring.com (Skip Saunders)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 09:03:13 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Mystery.... part 2
In-Reply-To: <F20E98E29E95461294F33711735A3B57@LeonardPCPC>
References: <4962459A.6060601@wowway.com><COL110-DS172430AC38B36F9E999B73B1DF0@phx.gbl>
	<001601c97075$b6245a10$226d0e30$@com>
	<F20E98E29E95461294F33711735A3B57@LeonardPCPC>
Message-ID: <003001c970d0$ae601250$0b2036f0$@com>

Yes.... You too are reading the symptoms very well indeed.   The coil was
indeed my first choice, but once I saw spark, I had no choice other than to
presume that fuel was not getting through the carbs.   (that indeed turned
out to be what was happening!!!....However, there was no problem with the
fuel supply (pump), nor was there anything wrong with the carbs!!....

Very much a puzzle...But, you have accurately described what was happening:
"Fuel was not going THROUGH the carbs"

The question was "why?".... that is why I ran a compression test to see if I
had any sort of valve problem that was preventing adequate "suck" on the
intake manifold side of the carbs.   Once I read good compression readings,
I was really confused....

But logic prevails... there indeed was a reason for all this.  (remember the
"hint".... the car is a BJ8)

I'll reveal the solution shortly....:-)

Thanks
-skip-


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Len and/or Marge Hartnett
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 12:04 AM
To: Healey Mail List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery.... part 2

Skip:  Alan beat me by about 10 seconds.

You seem confident that you have spark.  My first choice would have
been the coil.  But with spark and fuel to the carburettors, logic says it
should run.  However, you  said you did "...a quick double check by removing
the fuel supply hose to the carbs confirmed that I had ample fuel pressure
at the carbs..." and that spraying starter fluid into the engine gave a 
slight kick.  You did NOT say that you looked inside the float bowls to see 
if fuel was getting past the needle valves.  It sounds like fuel was not 
getting THROUGH the carbs and into the cylinders.

(The Other) Len
Vacaville, CA, USA
1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Skip Saunders" <tfsbj7 at mindspring.com>
To: "'Healey List'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 7:12 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Mystery.... part 2


    So I decided that perhaps my carbs
> were faulty after all  just 2  simultaneous failures required to produce
> symptoms.    I removed the air filters and sprayed some "engine start" 
> fluid
> into the carb throats... I got a slight kick when attempting to start the
> car.. This confirmed (I thought) that the ignition was working, but it
> hinted that perhaps I really wasn't getting gas to the engine.   So, I
> decided to "rebuild" the carbs. 
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From tfsbj7 at mindspring.com  Wed Jan  7 07:10:43 2009
From: tfsbj7 at mindspring.com (Skip Saunders)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 09:10:43 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3
In-Reply-To: <a3b984e10901062220j616332ekfd2f289ddf5072c7@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4962459A.6060601@wowway.com>	
	<COL110-DS172430AC38B36F9E999B73B1DF0@phx.gbl>	
	<001701c97075$dcb2ce00$96186a00$@com>	
	<ff59076c0901062101s4f36a625v6483380809922677@mail.gmail.com>
	<a3b984e10901062220j616332ekfd2f289ddf5072c7@mail.gmail.com>
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Yes, indeed.   But on a Healey, the first thing to suspect is spark.
(Since, complete failure is most like a single point cause, and ignition
(spark) issues can usually be pointed to failure of a single component.)..

 

One other item needs to be on that list:   You not only need "air" you also
need "compression" to make that air/fuel mixture appropriate for burning
inside an engine cylinder.    (that is why I checked compression).

 

The item that turned out to be missing was "fuel"..but the reason for the
failure of fuel to get into the cylinders was interesting..

 

Thanks

-skip-

 

 

From: Richard Ewald [mailto:richard.ewald at gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 1:21 AM
To: Alan Seigrist
Cc: Skip Saunders; Healey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3

 

The answer lies in:
Fuel
Air
Spark
At the right place
At the right time
in the correct amount.

(And a tip of the hat to Dick O'Kane who wrote that in the book "How to
Repair Your Foreign Car, a Guide for Your Wife, the Beginner, and the
Mechanically Inept.")
Over the years I have fixed many a car by repeating the above to myself, and
asking what is not there.
Rick

From tfsbj7 at mindspring.com  Wed Jan  7 07:22:31 2009
From: tfsbj7 at mindspring.com (Skip Saunders)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 09:22:31 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Mystery....part 4...BRAKES!!
In-Reply-To: <a3b984e10901062220j616332ekfd2f289ddf5072c7@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4962459A.6060601@wowway.com>	
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Bill Lawrence was closest to the right answer.   He first suggested I had
lost the welch plug at the end of the intake manifold..and then later
suggested perhaps I'd lost one of the drain plugs.    

 

The right answer was my BRAKES!!!!!.... It turns out that there is a vacuum
assist boost on BJ8's..(and also on some BJ7's)..

 

If the vacuum hose to the brakes begins to leak a lot of air.Either from
failed hose or from failed diaphragm inside the brake (or both)..then there
is a huge vacuum leak at the intake manifold where the hose connects..(It
connects on TOP of the intake manifold near the intake hole for the rear
carb.)  (Don't confuse this hose with the very little one that feeds from
the rear carb to the timing advance diaphragm.that one is very much smaller
and while it might mess up the mixture, it probably wouldn't leak enough to
prevent starting altogether.)

 

Once I replaced the hose from the intake manifold vacuum port with a short
stub of hose that had a 3/8 inch dowel inserted into the hose to stub it
off..Engine started just fine.    

 

So, Gladys is still my reliable car..but she just didn't want  me to go
anywhere with faulty brakes!!!!...LOL

 

Thanks for all the suggestions, I hope you enjoyed the puzzle.. I certainly
didn't until I found the answer, but as is the case in most puzzles.the
solutions are always more satisfying once they are found, then when they
remain a "challenging issue"..

 

See you all on the road.

 

Thanks

-skip-

From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Wed Jan  7 07:26:20 2009
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 14:26:20 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3
In-Reply-To: <003601c970d1$bb0b1030$31213090$@com>
References: <4962459A.6060601@wowway.com>	
	<COL110-DS172430AC38B36F9E999B73B1DF0@phx.gbl>	
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	<003601c970d1$bb0b1030$31213090$@com>
Message-ID: <000301c970d3$e9936090$bcba21b0$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>

If I remember right, we were taught to check fuel at the delivery end
first......if there is plenty of fuel getting to the carb(s), then you have
eliminated the potential problems between source (tank) and delivery (carb).
This was in the army and we were not being taught clever/high tech stuff
(surprise!)....just the very basics. But there is a bit of logic in there?
Same with the ignition...spark plugs first.
Simon

From tfsbj7 at mindspring.com  Wed Jan  7 08:29:40 2009
From: tfsbj7 at mindspring.com (Skip Saunders)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 10:29:40 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3
In-Reply-To: <000301c970d3$e9936090$bcba21b0$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
References: <4962459A.6060601@wowway.com>	
	<COL110-DS172430AC38B36F9E999B73B1DF0@phx.gbl>	
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	<000301c970d3$e9936090$bcba21b0$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
Message-ID: <004701c970dc$c22488a0$466d99e0$@com>

That makes sense...normally.  But Healeys are special cars...we can hear the
fuel pump..:-).   Since I could hear the fuel pump running until pressure
was built up in the lines, the "checking for fuel" step was mostly done....

Nevertheless, you are right, it is easily possible for the fuel supply to
the carb to be a problem downstream from the pump.  That is why in part 2 I
described removing the fuel hose from the carbs and checking that I indeed
had fuel pressure to the carbs...(sprays the gasoline all over the place, so
it is important to only do this for a short time...lol).

Thanks
-skip-



-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Simon Lachlan
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 9:26 AM
To: 'Healey List'
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3

If I remember right, we were taught to check fuel at the delivery end
first......if there is plenty of fuel getting to the carb(s), then you have
eliminated the potential problems between source (tank) and delivery (carb).
This was in the army and we were not being taught clever/high tech stuff
(surprise!)....just the very basics. But there is a bit of logic in there?
Same with the ignition...spark plugs first.
Simon
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From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Wed Jan  7 09:26:01 2009
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 08:26:01 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Mystery.... part 2
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The wire from the coil to the cut-off switch in the trunk is shorted?  No. 
You have spark and you can crank the engine.

Float bowls are full?  Compression check is reasonable?

Next - butterflys not opening.  Throttle linkage not correct.  No?

Ah ha!  You reinstalled the carbs with gaskets that have no holes in them to 
let the fuel through!!!!

No?  I give up.

(The Other) Len
Vacaville, CA, USA
1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Skip Saunders" <tfsbj7 at mindspring.com>
To: "'Len and/or Marge Hartnett'" <thehartnetts at earthlink.net>; "'Healey 
Mail List'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 6:03 AM
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Mystery.... part 2


>
> Very much a puzzle...But, you have accurately described what was 
> happening:
> "Fuel was not going THROUGH the carbs"
>
> The question was "why?".... >
> But logic prevails... there indeed was a reason for all this.  (remember 
> the
> "hint".... the car is a BJ8)
>
> I'll reveal the solution shortly....:-)
>
> Thanks
> -skip-

From bispmotala at hotmail.com  Wed Jan  7 09:42:55 2009
From: bispmotala at hotmail.com (bispmotala)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 17:42:55 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3
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Hi
Similar has happened to me turned out the choke cables were stiff and the
chokes did not open enough. In coldish weather the last 2 mm on the knob
part are really needed else no coughing no nothing.
Just a thought
Sven
Sweden

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Skickat: den 7 januari 2009 15:11
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Kopia: 'Healey List'
Dmne: Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3

Yes, indeed.   But on a Healey, the first thing to suspect is spark.
(Since, complete failure is most like a single point cause, and ignition
(spark) issues can usually be pointed to failure of a single component.)..



One other item needs to be on that list:   You not only need "air" you also
need "compression" to make that air/fuel mixture appropriate for burning
inside an engine cylinder.    (that is why I checked compression).



The item that turned out to be missing was "fuel"..but the reason for the
failure of fuel to get into the cylinders was interesting..



Thanks

-skip-





From: Richard Ewald [mailto:richard.ewald at gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 1:21 AM
To: Alan Seigrist
Cc: Skip Saunders; Healey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3



The answer lies in:
Fuel
Air
Spark
At the right place
At the right time
in the correct amount.

(And a tip of the hat to Dick O'Kane who wrote that in the book "How to
Repair Your Foreign Car, a Guide for Your Wife, the Beginner, and the
Mechanically Inept.")
Over the years I have fixed many a car by repeating the above to myself, and
asking what is not there.
Rick
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From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Wed Jan  7 10:32:58 2009
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 09:32:58 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3
In-Reply-To: <003601c970d1$bb0b1030$31213090$@com>
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I always taught my students that compression is a subset of air.  Anyway
assuming you are not deaf and paying attention, you verify compression every
time you hit the key to start the car.  An engine with no compression sounds
way different then one with compression.
Remind me to tell you the story about the guy that was trying to diagnose a
no start some time.
R

On Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 6:10 AM, Skip Saunders <tfsbj7 at mindspring.com> wrote:

> One other item needs to be on that list:   You not only need "air" you also
> need "compression" to make that air/fuel mixture appropriate for burning
> inside an engine cylinder    (that is why I checked compression)
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
> -skip-
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* Richard Ewald [mailto:richard.ewald at gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 07, 2009 1:21 AM
> *To:* Alan Seigrist
> *Cc:* Skip Saunders; Healey List
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3
>
>
>
> The answer lies in:
>
> Fuel
> Air
> Spark
> At the right place
> At the right time
> in the correct amount.
>
> (And a tip of the hat to Dick O'Kane who wrote that in the book "How to
> Repair Your Foreign Car, a Guide for Your Wife, the Beginner, and the
> Mechanically Inept.")
> Over the years I have fixed many a car by repeating the above to myself,
> and asking what is not there.
> Rick

From jackson_krall at yahoo.com  Wed Jan  7 13:00:18 2009
From: jackson_krall at yahoo.com (Jackson Krall)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 12:00:18 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?)
In-Reply-To: <691465.99515.qm@web50612.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <785181.2226.qm@web52401.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Actually, there's a great rear-end shot just after perp driver finds McQueen in his rear-view mirror. At about 2:14 of the 10:37 video posted on youtube by aBum.com, the shot is the front of Mustang in perps mirror, above the mirror and on the street in front of perps car is rear of Healey. Really quite incredible when you see it in stop action and worthy of being a poster or print.
There also appears to be a box Sprite in some of the downhill scenes on the left side.
Steve, as I've stated in this forum before, don't underestimate the value of the provenance of that white car sitting in your garage, you lucky dog.
All The Best
JK

--- On Tue, 1/6/09, Steve Thomton <scthomton at yahoo.com> wrote:

 I don't think
> you see it in any of the
> chase scenes.
>  
> Cheers,
> Steve 

From tfsbj7 at mindspring.com  Wed Jan  7 13:15:34 2009
From: tfsbj7 at mindspring.com (Skip Saunders)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 15:15:34 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Mystery.... part 2
In-Reply-To: <51457F975C944182B7CEBBA7AF397FE5@LeonardPCPC>
References: <4962459A.6060601@wowway.com><COL110-DS172430AC38B36F9E999B73B1DF0@phx.gbl>
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Aha!!!!.... very creative!!!.... Next time I'll have to include a check for
those "hole-less" (or should I say "unholy"?) gaskets...LOL

Thanks
-skip-

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Len and/or Marge Hartnett
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 11:26 AM
To: Healey Mail List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery.... part 2

The wire from the coil to the cut-off switch in the trunk is shorted?  No. 
You have spark and you can crank the engine.

Float bowls are full?  Compression check is reasonable?

Next - butterflys not opening.  Throttle linkage not correct.  No?

Ah ha!  You reinstalled the carbs with gaskets that have no holes in them to

let the fuel through!!!!

No?  I give up.

(The Other) Len
Vacaville, CA, USA
1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Skip Saunders" <tfsbj7 at mindspring.com>
To: "'Len and/or Marge Hartnett'" <thehartnetts at earthlink.net>; "'Healey 
Mail List'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 6:03 AM
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Mystery.... part 2


>
> Very much a puzzle...But, you have accurately described what was 
> happening:
> "Fuel was not going THROUGH the carbs"
>
> The question was "why?".... >
> But logic prevails... there indeed was a reason for all this.  (remember 
> the
> "hint".... the car is a BJ8)
>
> I'll reveal the solution shortly....:-)
>
> Thanks
> -skip-
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed Jan  7 13:28:25 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 04:28:25 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3
In-Reply-To: <7676661134330537134@unknownmsgid>
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Loose needle

On 1/7/09, Simon Lachlan <simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk> wrote:
> If I remember right, we were taught to check fuel at the delivery end
> first......if there is plenty of fuel getting to the carb(s), then you have
> eliminated the potential problems between source (tank) and delivery (carb).
> This was in the army and we were not being taught clever/high tech stuff
> (surprise!)....just the very basics. But there is a bit of logic in there?
> Same with the ignition...spark plugs first.
> Simon
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'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From tfsbj7 at mindspring.com  Wed Jan  7 13:53:25 2009
From: tfsbj7 at mindspring.com (Skip Saunders)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 15:53:25 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3
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That would have done it....but both needles would have needed to fall at the
same time....

Nice (and interesting) possibility....(Of course, I'd have noticed that when
I rebuilt the carbs...:-)  ...I think...lol)

Thanks
-skip-

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Alan Seigrist
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 3:28 PM
To: Simon Lachlan; Healey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3

Loose needle

On 1/7/09, Simon Lachlan <simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk> wrote:
> If I remember right, we were taught to check fuel at the delivery end
> first......if there is plenty of fuel getting to the carb(s), then you
have
> eliminated the potential problems between source (tank) and delivery
(carb).
> This was in the army and we were not being taught clever/high tech stuff
> (surprise!)....just the very basics. But there is a bit of logic in there?
> Same with the ignition...spark plugs first.
> Simon
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From e-wilkins at cox.net  Wed Jan  7 15:54:01 2009
From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 14:54:01 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (photo of second big Healey)
In-Reply-To: <785181.2226.qm@web52401.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <785181.2226.qm@web52401.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <3F295960-876A-48FC-AF12-674F0436CE4F@cox.net>

That shot can be seen heree:

http://ewilkins.com/wilko/pics/bullitt_healey_2.jpg

On Jan 7, 2009, at 12:00 PM, Jackson Krall wrote:

> Actually, there's a great rear-end shot just after perp driver  
> finds McQueen in his rear-view mirror. At about 2:14 of the 10:37  
> video posted on youtube by aBum.com, the shot is the front of  
> Mustang in perps mirror, above the mirror and on the street in  
> front of perps car is rear of Healey. Really quite incredible when  
> you see it in stop action and worthy of being a poster or print.
> There also appears to be a box Sprite in some of the downhill  
> scenes on the left side.
> Steve, as I've stated in this forum before, don't underestimate the  
> value of the provenance of that white car sitting in your garage,  
> you lucky dog.
> All The Best
> JK

From jackson_krall at yahoo.com  Wed Jan  7 16:55:44 2009
From: jackson_krall at yahoo.com (Jackson Krall)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 15:55:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (photo of second big Healey)
In-Reply-To: <3F295960-876A-48FC-AF12-674F0436CE4F@cox.net>
Message-ID: <6047.62214.qm@web52401.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Rick, the shot I speak of is the white Healey parked on the hills of SF, but you nailed that green BJ8 that I was having a hard time finding.
Best
JK


--- On Wed, 1/7/09, Eric (Rick) Wilkins <e-wilkins at cox.net> wrote:

> From: Eric (Rick) Wilkins <e-wilkins at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (photo of second big Healey)
> To: 
> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 5:54 PM
> That shot can be seen heree:
> 
> http://ewilkins.com/wilko/pics/bullitt_healey_2.jpg
> 
> On Jan 7, 2009, at 12:00 PM, Jackson Krall wrote:
> 
> > Actually, there's a great rear-end shot just after
> perp driver finds McQueen in his rear-view mirror. At about
> 2:14 of the 10:37 video posted on youtube by aBum.com, the
> shot is the front of Mustang in perps mirror, above the
> mirror and on the street in front of perps car is rear of
> Healey. Really quite incredible when you see it in stop
> action and worthy of being a poster or print.
> > There also appears to be a box Sprite in some of the
> downhill scenes on the left side.
> > Steve, as I've stated in this forum before,
> don't underestimate the value of the provenance of that
> white car sitting in your garage, you lucky dog.
> > All The Best
> > JK
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From hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu  Wed Jan  7 19:25:30 2009
From: hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu (Michael Hartfield)
Date: Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:25:30 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Healey on .TCM
Message-ID: <C58AA41A.829C%hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu>

Watching Jack Lemmon in Phffft!   Lemmon is driving a nice early Healey.
When he left the woman's home the engine sound was heard in the driveway and
then he uses the car several times in pursuit of the leading lady.

From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Wed Jan  7 21:29:11 2009
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 20:29:11 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?)
In-Reply-To: <785181.2226.qm@web52401.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <691465.99515.qm@web50612.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<785181.2226.qm@web52401.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <751d05480901072029p4211efa4o3bf406101a6139f@mail.gmail.com>

Alright everyone, enough with the big Healey sightings in the Bullit movie.
How about the two square body Sprites, one light blue with a white top
parked on the left side of the street as the cars drive down the hill and
the other is just the back end parked next to a black VW Bug as the chase
turns left.  Or the Morris Minor convertable parked on the left side of the
street.

Speaking of VW Bugs, how many of you played the game "Bug" with your kids on
road trips?  Should show how big of a car enthusiast you are.  When someone
in the car sees a VW Bug tthe first one to shout "Bug" gets a point.  Twenty
plus years ago there were still a lot on the road in CA.  However in my car
enthusiast family we took it one step further with our son and his buddies,
usually on family vaction road trips to Healey meets. Our scouring system
went like this;

'68 and newer -                   1 point
'68 and newer convertable -  2 points
'67 and older -                     3 points
'67 and older convertable -    4 points
Oval window coupe -            5 points
Oval window convertable -    10 points
and the holy grail...
Split window coupe -            20 points

Now score the "Bullit" chase scene playing "Bug," there's a lot.

Cheers,

Curt
'64 & '67 Bug and my wife had a '62 ragtop and a '72

On Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 12:00 PM, Jackson Krall <jackson_krall at yahoo.com>wrote:

> Actually, there's a great rear-end shot just after perp driver finds
> McQueen in his rear-view mirror. At about 2:14 of the 10:37 video posted on
> youtube by aBum.com, the shot is the front of Mustang in perps mirror, above
> the mirror and on the street in front of perps car is rear of Healey. Really
> quite incredible when you see it in stop action and worthy of being a poster
> or print.
> There also appears to be a box Sprite in some of the downhill scenes on the
> left side.
> Steve, as I've stated in this forum before, don't underestimate the value
> of the provenance of that white car sitting in your garage, you lucky dog.
> All The Best
> JK
>
> --- On Tue, 1/6/09, Steve Thomton <scthomton at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>  I don't think
> > you see it in any of the
> > chase scenes.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Steve
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From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca  Thu Jan  8 01:44:32 2009
From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek Sharp)
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 03:44:32 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  Seat Adjusters
References: <A2C9570C685C4FBC944F986CC449091C@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP377FF8C066A5B15C712DE5C3DC0@phx.gbl>

I just went through the procedure prescribed by Rich and  they look great. 
It is important to get an even finish when glass beading the zinc plating 
and I would experiment a bit or impress on whoever is doing it that you want 
a consistent finish.

Mirek
60 BT7

original message
> Steve,
> The seat tracks were a dull zinc finish. I replicated this by having them
> bright zinc plated (or buy new bright zinc ones), then have them lightly
> "dusted' with glass beads to end up with a matt silver finish. 

From westonkeyes at hotmail.com  Thu Jan  8 06:39:48 2009
From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com (Weston Keyes)
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 08:39:48 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Convertible top drain questions BJ8
Message-ID: <BAY114-W347B0F0C279646BB72D48DBADC0@phx.gbl>

Hello Folks,

    Thanks to all for the help with the attachment of the spring for the
convertible top and interior material.
     I am now working on the drain for the top and realize there are 5 drain
holes. I don't see any holes in the body but there was extensive body work and
new panels put in around that area. Can anyone explain or show where the drain
hoses go through the body? Again many thanks.

Wes Keyes
York,Maine

From westonkeyes at hotmail.com  Thu Jan  8 07:00:19 2009
From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com (Weston Keyes)
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 09:00:19 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Window nylon guides for BJ8
Message-ID: <BAY114-W347EC1F835174A9A024058BADC0@phx.gbl>

Hello Folks,

      Another question!
    You'll get sick of me soon.

I have been told by a parts vendor that there a 3 nylon pieces that are about
3/4" long that guide the window glass in the track. She said they fit in slots
in the tracks 2 in the front track and one in the rear. I have examined both
tracks and can't find them. I have the pieces I just can't figure out how to
hold them in. Any clues are appreciated.

Wes Keyes
York, Maine

From bighealey at charter.net  Thu Jan  8 07:07:33 2009
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 06:07:33 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Allan's Silverstone
Message-ID: <190D902B53B649C693996AA6040F6840@TRACY>

A great opportunity for those with ready liquid cash (not me).

 

Ebay auction 260342706812

 

Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !

President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

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From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Thu Jan  8 07:57:20 2009
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 09:57:20 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Window nylon guides for BJ8
In-Reply-To: <BAY114-W347EC1F835174A9A024058BADC0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY114-W347EC1F835174A9A024058BADC0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <D0BEB98707D84D0188B74B1DF1E2E7B7@michael>

They aren't I the tracks Wes they are retained in the frame of the window by
the glass.

Michael Salter
100 (1953) #174
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye (1961)
http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Weston Keyes
Sent: January 8, 2009 9:00 AM
To: Ahealey Ahealey
Subject: [Healeys] Window nylon guides for BJ8

Hello Folks,

      Another question!
    You'll get sick of me soon.

I have been told by a parts vendor that there a 3 nylon pieces that are
about
3/4" long that guide the window glass in the track. She said they fit in
slots
in the tracks 2 in the front track and one in the rear. I have examined both
tracks and can't find them. I have the pieces I just can't figure out how to
hold them in. Any clues are appreciated.

Wes Keyes
York, Maine

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Thu Jan  8 08:06:37 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:06:37 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Convertible top drain questions BJ8
References: <BAY114-W347B0F0C279646BB72D48DBADC0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <79E658F13F434AF09C3D4C2DD5ECC3BA@ophrdc.org>

Wes,

On the BJ8 there are 5 drain tubes. One each fits from the ends of the 
channel down through the forward portion of the left and right wheel arches. 
One is in the centre rear, passing down through the rear seat surround 
panel, and is covered by the rear tonneau panel carpet, while there are two 
more, left and right of each rear corner area, also passing through the rear 
seat surround panel, and these are not covered with carpet.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Weston Keyes" <westonkeyes at hotmail.com>
To: "Ahealey Ahealey" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 8:39 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Convertible top drain questions BJ8


> Hello Folks,
>
>    Thanks to all for the help with the attachment of the spring for the
> convertible top and interior material.
>     I am now working on the drain for the top and realize there are 5 
> drain
> holes. I don't see any holes in the body but there was extensive body work 
> and
> new panels put in around that area. Can anyone explain or show where the 
> drain
> hoses go through the body? Again many thanks.
>
> Wes Keyes
> York,Maine
> _______________________________________________
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From scthomton at yahoo.com  Thu Jan  8 08:24:02 2009
From: scthomton at yahoo.com (Steve Thomton)
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 07:24:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?)
In-Reply-To: <785181.2226.qm@web52401.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <139807.23964.qm@web50609.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Thanks for pointing that shot out ... as many times as I've watched that I
don't know how I missed it.  I'd like to get some of these made into stills to
put in my collection.  
 
Thanks for the heads up.
 
Steve

--- On Wed, 1/7/09, Jackson Krall <jackson_krall at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Jackson Krall <jackson_krall at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?)
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 1:00 PM

Actually, there's a great rear-end shot just after perp driver finds McQueen
in his rear-view mirror. At about 2:14 of the 10:37 video posted on youtube
by
aBum.com, the shot is the front of Mustang in perps mirror, above the mirror
and
on the street in front of perps car is rear of Healey. Really quite
incredible
when you see it in stop action and worthy of being a poster or print.
There also appears to be a box Sprite in some of the downhill scenes on the
left side.
Steve, as I've stated in this forum before, don't underestimate the
value of the provenance of that white car sitting in your garage, you lucky
dog.
All The Best
JK

--- On Tue, 1/6/09, Steve Thomton <scthomton at yahoo.com> wrote:

 I don't think
> you see it in any of the
> chase scenes.
>
> Cheers,
> Steve
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From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com  Thu Jan  8 09:10:54 2009
From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson)
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:10:54 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Window nylon guides for BJ8
In-Reply-To: <BAY114-W347EC1F835174A9A024058BADC0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY114-W347EC1F835174A9A024058BADC0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <002101c971ab$afcd6670$0f683350$@com>

Wes,
I just did these on my 63 BJ7.  There are small rectangular notches in the
window glass frame that the three nylon pieces fit into.  There is a
corresponding notch in the nylon piece that fits into these rectangular cut
outs in the window frame.  They are held into the frame by the window glass.
As far as the weather-striping goes, the rubber stuff I got from Moss was
too thick and did not work.  I used a 700cc bicycle lightweight inner tube
and cut it to fit.  It was slightly thinner than the Moss rubber and worked
great.

Randy
Healey Archaeologist

60 BT7
63 BJ7
66 Cobra replica
06 Mini Cooper S


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Weston Keyes
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 8:00 AM
To: Ahealey Ahealey
Subject: [Healeys] Window nylon guides for BJ8

Hello Folks,

      Another question!
    You'll get sick of me soon.

I have been told by a parts vendor that there a 3 nylon pieces that are
about
3/4" long that guide the window glass in the track. She said they fit in
slots
in the tracks 2 in the front track and one in the rear. I have examined both
tracks and can't find them. I have the pieces I just can't figure out how to
hold them in. Any clues are appreciated.

Wes Keyes
York, Maine

From jodyfkerr at gmail.com  Thu Jan  8 09:34:59 2009
From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr)
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 09:34:59 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] You Tube video of EFI Healey Answer for Paul
In-Reply-To: <814806.82659.qm@web50609.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <814806.82659.qm@web50609.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <471534970901080834u32722c4aq3d41faaebe786bda@mail.gmail.com>

Steve,

Your You Tube video is being discussed over in the Healy forum on BCF.

Jody

On Sun, Nov 9, 2008 at 10:09 AM, Steve Thomton <scthomton at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Paul,
> The parts were not part of a kit.... we, Ric Navarro and I, engineered this
> over the course of about 2 years.....but it could be reproduced in a month or
> two.  The nice part is that all the consumable parts are available from your
> local NAPA auto parts store... the exceptions are the custom bits we
> made/developed to mount/install the injection, i.e. distributor, injector
> blocks, fuel rail.  The challenge on this type of installation is to
> have harmony in components and then "tune" the computer for the
> specific engine.  The good news is that the Austin Healey 6 cylinder seems to
> LOVE the fuel injection!
>
> I'm tenatively planning on putting this on a dyno late Nov. so I could/should
> have hp/tq figures then.
>
> Cheers,
> Steve
>
>
> --- On Sun, 11/9/08, Paul Baker <paulbaker52 at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>
> From: Paul Baker <paulbaker52 at yahoo.co.uk>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] You Tube video of EFI Healey
> To: "List Healey" <healeys at autox.team.net>, scthomton at yahoo.com
> Date: Sunday, November 9, 2008, 4:06 AM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Steve,
>
> Great piece of work.  Did you buy the efi parts as a kit or did you get the
> parts separately?  Also, is the rest of the engine spec standard or have you
> modified it?  Like Alan, I would be very interested to know the effect of this
> installation on your bhp, torque and mpg figures.
>
> Thanks for sharing this with us.
>
> Paul
>
> 66 BJ8 race car
> 67 BJ8
> 65 Sprite race car
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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Thu Jan  8 09:55:06 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8Healeys)
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 11:55:06 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Window nylon guides for BJ8
In-Reply-To: <002101c971ab$afcd6670$0f683350$@com>
References: <BAY114-W347EC1F835174A9A024058BADC0@phx.gbl>
	<002101c971ab$afcd6670$0f683350$@com>
Message-ID: <002501c971b1$dc09f540$941ddfc0$@rr.com>

The "instructions" that came with the Moss glazing rubber (P/N 680-307) I
purchased to install the window glass in my BJ8 indicated (as far as I could
make out from the broken English) that the rubber was supposed to be wiped
down with petroleum to cause the rubber to swell and grip the glass.
Neither gasoline nor motor oil had any effect on the stuff over several days
of experimentation and it wouldn't hold the glass at all, so I gave up and
took the glass and frames to my local glass shop.  They installed the new
guides, modern glazing strips, glass, and reassembled the frames for 7 bucks
each.  I believe Moss's price for each rubber strip alone was 9 bucks.

I see that Moss isn't offering the rubber strips anymore.  Good riddance.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA  

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Randy Dickson
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 11:11 AM
To: 'Weston Keyes'; 'Ahealey Ahealey'
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Window nylon guides for BJ8

Wes,
I just did these on my 63 BJ7.  There are small rectangular notches in the
window glass frame that the three nylon pieces fit into.  There is a
corresponding notch in the nylon piece that fits into these rectangular cut
outs in the window frame.  They are held into the frame by the window glass.
As far as the weather-striping goes, the rubber stuff I got from Moss was
too thick and did not work.  I used a 700cc bicycle lightweight inner tube
and cut it to fit.  It was slightly thinner than the Moss rubber and worked
great.

Randy
Healey Archaeologist

60 BT7
63 BJ7
66 Cobra replica
06 Mini Cooper S

From gbrierton at hotmail.com  Thu Jan  8 10:12:35 2009
From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton)
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 12:12:35 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] healey in movie Bad Boys (1)
Message-ID: <BLU107-DS3F7F156F90390BFE9CDFAB3DC0@phx.gbl>

About 7:12 into this clip, there is a :14 partial view of a BJ-8.  Wonder
whose it is and what the H___ is the yellow reflection on the shroud?!
GaryB

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpPiwnlHHBw&feature=related

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Thu Jan  8 11:20:54 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8Healeys)
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 13:20:54 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] healey in movie Bad Boys (1)
In-Reply-To: <BLU107-DS3F7F156F90390BFE9CDFAB3DC0@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU107-DS3F7F156F90390BFE9CDFAB3DC0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <003401c971bd$d9425350$8bc6f9f0$@rr.com>

I can only tell from the windshield frame that the car is either a BJ7 or
BJ8.  The reflection appears to me to be either the doorway to the house, or
a part of the house that we can't see in the frame.  Too bad there isn't a
better shot of the car to help identify it.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of gary brierton
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 12:13 PM
To: healeys
Subject: [Healeys] healey in movie Bad Boys (1)

About 7:12 into this clip, there is a :14 partial view of a BJ-8.  Wonder
whose it is and what the H___ is the yellow reflection on the shroud?!
GaryB

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpPiwnlHHBw&feature=related
_______________________________________________

From editor_reid at hotmail.com  Thu Jan  8 12:30:01 2009
From: editor_reid at hotmail.com (Reid Trummel)
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 11:30:01 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Boat in Barrett-Jackson Auction
In-Reply-To: <mailman.17.1231441202.688.healeys@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.17.1231441202.688.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <COL102-W44A3D6BC6AA49E81FFB19F8BDC0@phx.gbl>

I thought that many of you might be interested to know that my 1956 Healey
Ski-Master boat will be in the Barrett-Jackson Auction, going on the block
about midday Tuesday, January 13.  Here's the URL of the applicable page of
their website:
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/search.aspx?st=1&
aid=283&d=01/13/2009
...and scroll down to Lot 12.2

Online bidding is possible for those who cannot attend the auction.  :-)

Reid TrummelPortland, Oregon, USA



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From tld6008 at mchsi.com  Thu Jan  8 13:21:13 2009
From: tld6008 at mchsi.com (tld6008 at mchsi.com)
Date: Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:21:13 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Rear brake cylinder removal/install
Message-ID: <010820092021.3443.4966603900079F4800000D73223045151403010CD2079C080C03BFC8CFCFC00B049B@mchsi.com>

 For the life of me I can't figure this out, at least to my satisfaction. I removed my back wheel cylinder to rebuild (1960 BN7), and had a very hard time removing the 2 spring plates holding the cylinder to the back plate. The way they were in  was: large flat large plate  against the backing plate with open end up and the curved plate with the end hooks away from the back plate, opening end down (like the manual shows). The hand brake lever prevented the removal of the curved plate and I had to fight to get the flat one driven out enough to remove both, this just doesn't seem to be right. Attempting reassembly I notice that the hooks on the curved plate ends would lock into the notches in the flat plate but I can't imagine how you would remove it once locked together like that..... So which one goes against the back plate, in what assembly order and if they lock together  what it the proper method of removal? 

Thanks

--
Tim Davis BN7

From Editorgary at aol.com  Thu Jan  8 16:10:47 2009
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 18:10:47 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Playing PunchBuggy
Message-ID: <c71.3c6cbf19.3697e1f7@aol.com>

In a message dated 1/8/09 7:14:05 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes:


> Speaking of VW Bugs, how many of you played the game "Bug" with your kids
> on
> road trips?  Should show how big of a car enthusiast you are.  When someone
> in the car sees a VW Bug tthe first one to shout "Bug" gets a point. 
>
Sounds way too complicated. In our family the game was simple. The first
person to spot a Beetle and holler "Punchbuggy" got to hit the person sitting
next
to him as hard as he wanted. Usually the next thing heard in the car was from
the front seat: "Don't make me stop this car, because if I do, you'll wish
you hadn't."

Ah, the good old days.

Cheers
gary



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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Jan  8 16:22:17 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 07:22:17 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (photo of second big Healey)
In-Reply-To: <3F295960-876A-48FC-AF12-674F0436CE4F@cox.net>
References: <785181.2226.qm@web52401.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<3F295960-876A-48FC-AF12-674F0436CE4F@cox.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901081522q1e8c0268j4d20bcccfc46bafe@mail.gmail.com>

The most amazing thing about this picture is it shows a California
highway with no traffic.


On 1/8/09, Eric (Rick) Wilkins <e-wilkins at cox.net> wrote:
> That shot can be seen heree:
>
> http://ewilkins.com/wilko/pics/bullitt_healey_2.jpg
>
> On Jan 7, 2009, at 12:00 PM, Jackson Krall wrote:
>
>> Actually, there's a great rear-end shot just after perp driver
>> finds McQueen in his rear-view mirror. At about 2:14 of the 10:37
>> video posted on youtube by aBum.com, the shot is the front of
>> Mustang in perps mirror, above the mirror and on the street in
>> front of perps car is rear of Healey. Really quite incredible when
>> you see it in stop action and worthy of being a poster or print.
>> There also appears to be a box Sprite in some of the downhill
>> scenes on the left side.
>> Steve, as I've stated in this forum before, don't underestimate the
>> value of the provenance of that white car sitting in your garage,
>> you lucky dog.
>> All The Best
>> JK
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From ampole at hotmail.com  Thu Jan  8 17:21:51 2009
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 00:21:51 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Rear brake cylinder removal/install
In-Reply-To: <010820092021.3443.4966603900079F4800000D73223045151403010CD2079C080C03BFC8CFCFC00B049B@mchsi.com>
References: <010820092021.3443.4966603900079F4800000D73223045151403010CD2079C080C03BFC8CFCFC00B049B@mchsi.com>
Message-ID: <BLU105-W24CF1A0F66475DDCBDD35CD5DD0@phx.gbl>

Tim

I assume I got it right as it looks good and all fitted together, heres how I
did it and it was simple; first put the cylinder thru the hole in the back
plate with the handbrake lever pins located in the recesses, next take the
spring / bent plate with the fingers/ hooks and slot it in from the handbrake
lever side. There is enough movement in the slotted hole to move the cylinder
up and down to get it in. Next take the flat plate and start to push it over
the spring plate until you cannot move it by hand, then use a drift to drive
it until the cutouts drop over the fingers and lock the spring plate as shown
here (you may need to gently tap one plate and then the other from each end as
they start to lock, and be careful against the soft cylinder):

http://www.austin-healey3000.com/brakes.htm

the rubber seal is then put with the hole thru the handbrake lever and then it
is placed over and behind the larger flat lock plate. It fits nicely in the
recess behind the flat plate. If I got it wrong it fits this way and wasnt too
hard to do, hopefully some one will confirm.
 I guess it would be harder to disassemble them, but we take more care
assembling with nice new painted parts! it must be difficult to drive the flat
plate back over as the fingers have sprung up to lock it in, and I dont plan
on doing it!!!


cheers Andy
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From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Thu Jan  8 18:04:24 2009
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:04:24 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Rear brake cylinder removal/install
In-Reply-To: <BLU105-W24CF1A0F66475DDCBDD35CD5DD0@phx.gbl>
References: <010820092021.3443.4966603900079F4800000D73223045151403010CD2079C080C03BFC8CFCFC00B049B@mchsi.com>
	<BLU105-W24CF1A0F66475DDCBDD35CD5DD0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <009601c971f6$372f4cb0$a58de610$@net>

That's the way I did mine. They reassemble much easier than the disassembly
(basically in my case because they were rather corroded when I took them
off)

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

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of andy pole
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 7:22 PM
To: tld6008 at mchsi.com; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear brake cylinder removal/install

Tim

I assume I got it right as it looks good and all fitted together, heres how
I
did it and it was simple; first put the cylinder thru the hole in the back
plate with the handbrake lever pins located in the recesses, next take the
spring / bent plate with the fingers/ hooks and slot it in from the
handbrake
lever side. There is enough movement in the slotted hole to move the
cylinder
up and down to get it in. Next take the flat plate and start to push it over
the spring plate until you cannot move it by hand, then use a drift to drive
it until the cutouts drop over the fingers and lock the spring plate as
shown
here (you may need to gently tap one plate and then the other from each end
as
they start to lock, and be careful against the soft cylinder):

http://www.austin-healey3000.com/brakes.htm

the rubber seal is then put with the hole thru the handbrake lever and then
it
is placed over and behind the larger flat lock plate. It fits nicely in the
recess behind the flat plate. If I got it wrong it fits this way and wasnt
too
hard to do, hopefully some one will confirm.
 I guess it would be harder to disassemble them, but we take more care
assembling with nice new painted parts! it must be difficult to drive the
flat
plate back over as the fingers have sprung up to lock it in, and I dont plan
on doing it!!!


cheers Andy
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From thewalkers at qwest.net  Thu Jan  8 19:26:48 2009
From: thewalkers at qwest.net (the walkers)
Date: Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:26:48 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Playing PunchBuggy
In-Reply-To: <c71.3c6cbf19.3697e1f7@aol.com>
References: <c71.3c6cbf19.3697e1f7@aol.com>
Message-ID: <4966B5E8.1090604@qwest.net>

aka SlugBug

bob walker
phx, az


Editorgary at aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 1/8/09 7:14:05 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes:
>
>
>   
>> Speaking of VW Bugs, how many of you played the game "Bug" with your kids
>> on
>> road trips?  Should show how big of a car enthusiast you are.  When someone
>> in the car sees a VW Bug tthe first one to shout "Bug" gets a point. 
>>
>>     
> Sounds way too complicated. In our family the game was simple. The first
> person to spot a Beetle and holler "Punchbuggy" got to hit the person sitting
> next
> to him as hard as he wanted. Usually the next thing heard in the car was from
> the front seat: "Don't make me stop this car, because if I do, you'll wish
> you hadn't."
>
> Ah, the good old days.
>
> Cheers
> gary
>
>
>
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Jan  8 19:38:15 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 10:38:15 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Playing PunchBuggy
In-Reply-To: <c71.3c6cbf19.3697e1f7@aol.com>
References: <c71.3c6cbf19.3697e1f7@aol.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901081838m6707062bidaf443d1b8ff5b24@mail.gmail.com>

Our family friends, the Pinkavas, have four sons.  When we were kids in the
early 70's, they would stand in a circle and each punch the arm of the
person to their right as hard as possible until only one person was left
standing.  Mr. Pinkava was a Marine aviator who, by then, was flying &
fighting the commies in Laos for Air America w/ pops.

Actually, they are some of the finest people I have ever had the pleasure to
have known!


On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 7:10 AM, <Editorgary at aol.com> wrote:

> In a message dated 1/8/09 7:14:05 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.netwrites:
>
>
> > Speaking of VW Bugs, how many of you played the game "Bug" with your kids
> > on
> > road trips?  Should show how big of a car enthusiast you are.  When
> someone
> > in the car sees a VW Bug tthe first one to shout "Bug" gets a point.
> >
> Sounds way too complicated. In our family the game was simple. The first
> person to spot a Beetle and holler "Punchbuggy" got to hit the person
> sitting
> next
> to him as hard as he wanted. Usually the next thing heard in the car was
> from
> the front seat: "Don't make me stop this car, because if I do, you'll wish
> you hadn't."
>
> Ah, the good old days.
>
> Cheers
> gary

From heard at datatrontech.net  Fri Jan  9 06:59:08 2009
From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard)
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 08:59:08 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Playing PunchBuggy
In-Reply-To: <c71.3c6cbf19.3697e1f7@aol.com>
References: <c71.3c6cbf19.3697e1f7@aol.com>
Message-ID: <015001c97262$7176eab0$1801010a@xp>

I still play this game with my wife. 'Course she usually punches me back
even though I clearly call the 'no punchback' rule.

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Editorgary at aol.com
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 6:11 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Playing PunchBuggy

In a message dated 1/8/09 7:14:05 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes:


> Speaking of VW Bugs, how many of you played the game "Bug" with your 
> kids on road trips?  Should show how big of a car enthusiast you are.  
> When someone in the car sees a VW Bug tthe first one to shout "Bug" 
> gets a point.
>
Sounds way too complicated. In our family the game was simple. The first
person to spot a Beetle and holler "Punchbuggy" got to hit the person
sitting next to him as hard as he wanted. Usually the next thing heard in
the car was from the front seat: "Don't make me stop this car, because if I
do, you'll wish you hadn't."

Ah, the good old days.

Cheers
gary

From mgcharlie at comcast.net  Fri Jan  9 08:41:25 2009
From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin)
Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:41:25 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Roadster windshield new glass installation - Part 1
Message-ID: <49677025.8060308@comcast.net>

I posted this previously, but the limitations of the list software 
rejected it for being too large, so it will be in two installments.

I just wanted to pass on the method that I used in installing the new 
windshield in my BT7 Mk.II.
This has come up before on this list with people having problems with 
the rubber that wraps around the glass.  I got the new glass, rubber, 
and the corner bracket set from Moss.  When I got everything together I 
started by measuring to make sure that the new glass with rubber wrapped 
around it would go into the channels of the windshield frame.  The Moss 
rubber was way too thick and would have never fit.  You really only want 
the slightest compression of the rubber, if any.
 I looked for other alternatives and found some stuff called rubber 
glass setting tape at Restoration Specialties.  I've seen their stand at 
Hershey and Carlisle flea markets many times.  Here is a link to their 
catalog: 
http://www.restorationspecialties.com/2008%20catalog%20pdf/2008%20Catalog%20ebook.pdf 

The glass setting tape is on page 32 of the catalog.  What is nice is 
that they have different thicknesses of this rubber.  I needed the 3/64 
thick material.  When I started to install it, I found that the rubber 
was different than most rubber.  I suspect that it is only partially 
vulcanized because you could bend it and it would pretty much stay 
bent.  At the miter joints that I made at the corners and at the butt 
joint where it met itself it could be squashed together to self seal.  
Even though it would bend and sort of stay that way, I glued it to the 
glass with contact cement, which meant that when I tapped the frame on I 
didn't have to worry about holding the rubber in place at all.

Charlie Baldwin

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From mgcharlie at comcast.net  Fri Jan  9 08:43:23 2009
From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin)
Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:43:23 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Roadster windshield new glass installation - Part 2
Message-ID: <4967709B.2070804@comcast.net>

I looked over the corner bracket kit from Moss which I think came 
originally from Austin-Healey Spares.  The screws supplied are slotted 
head and zinc plated; totally wrong for the original chrome plated 
philips.  The ones on the top rail show, so these were no good.  The new 
corner brackets themselves were also useless since they didn't pull the 
frame miters together tightly like the originals.  I ended up cleaning 
up my original brackets and using stainless steel philips screws.
So after getting the bracket situation resolved I installed the brackets 
on the top and bottom rails and tapped them on after spraying the rubber 
channel with soapy water.  The rubber is 1 1/2" wide which is much wider 
than necessary, but this eliminates the need for getting it placed 
perfectly and takes up any difference in the shape of the frame rails 
vs. the glass.  After getting it all together I just ran a sharp utility 
knife along the chrome and cut the rubber even.  The partly vulcanized 
rubber cuts quite easily also.  Then I used a razor blade scraper to get 
the extra contact cement off of the glass.
It is quite possible that the new glass will not be the same thickness 
as the old which was the case for me.  My old glass was from PPG and for 
the new I opted for Moss' standard rather than the Triplex.  I think 
that all glass thicknesses nowadays are metric, but the plastic 
interlayer thickness laminated between the two pieces of glass can also 
vary.
This was certainly much more trouble than it should have been had Moss 
supplied the correct rubber and corner bracket set.
Charlie Baldwin
'62 BT7 tricarb
York, PA

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From mgcharlie at comcast.net  Fri Jan  9 08:53:13 2009
From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin)
Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:53:13 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Roadster windshield new glass installation - Part  2
In-Reply-To: <EC4F95AB9D4746C49F1AAF7C789997F1@universal1>
References: <4967709B.2070804@comcast.net>
	<EC4F95AB9D4746C49F1AAF7C789997F1@universal1>
Message-ID: <496772E9.9000207@comcast.net>

Charley,
Was what you got partially vulcanized?  That was a very important 
difference because the rubber would not spring back to its original flat 
shape and sealed itself at the joints.  The cutting was also much easier 
than totally vulcanized rubber.
Charlie

Charley Braum wrote:
>     Another alternative on the rubber is to go to your local glass 
> shop - they usually have 3 or 4 different thicknesses, in rolls, which 
> are useful for various projects - and really inexpensive (at least at 
> my local shop). I just get 10-12 feet of each size, when I need some, 
> for a couple dollars.
>  
>     Later,
>  
>                                                                 CB

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From bighealey at charter.net  Fri Jan  9 15:19:17 2009
From: bighealey at charter.net (bighealey at charter.net)
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 14:19:17 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Playing PunchBuggy
In-Reply-To: <015001c97262$7176eab0$1801010a@xp>
Message-ID: <20090109171917.AP5EJ.2777665.root@mp11>

We play a game where when an out of state licence plate is seen the first person to blurt out the state capital gets a point.  I tried to get the wife and kid to add stuff like the year of the car and the number of cylinders but their eyes rolled and sholders shrugged.

Now if I can hear myself think over the kids darn loud music I am lucky.  Why can't she just play Cream, the Stones and Eagles loud instead.  Gee wiz.

Tracy

---- Heard <heard at datatrontech.net> wrote: 
> I still play this game with my wife. 'Course she usually punches me back
> even though I clearly call the 'no punchback' rule.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Editorgary at aol.com
> Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 6:11 PM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Playing PunchBuggy
> 
> In a message dated 1/8/09 7:14:05 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes:
> 
> 
> > Speaking of VW Bugs, how many of you played the game "Bug" with your 
> > kids on road trips?  Should show how big of a car enthusiast you are.  
> > When someone in the car sees a VW Bug tthe first one to shout "Bug" 
> > gets a point.
> >
> Sounds way too complicated. In our family the game was simple. The first
> person to spot a Beetle and holler "Punchbuggy" got to hit the person
> sitting next to him as hard as he wanted. Usually the next thing heard in
> the car was from the front seat: "Don't make me stop this car, because if I
> do, you'll wish you hadn't."
> 
> Ah, the good old days.
> 
> Cheers
> gary
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Fri Jan  9 15:14:12 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 17:14:12 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey Lives
Message-ID: <09CEBBAF8C554126A4F87A8342852F5D@ophrdc.org>

Hello all,

This afternoon at approx. 1:10 PM EST, a 1964 Phase 1 BJ8 fired up again for
the first time in about 25 years. This car has been undergoing a complete
restoration (in the truest sense of the word) that began in August of 2006. We
are pleased to say that all went very well, and the freshly rebuilt engine was
run up to about 2000 RPM for about 20 minutes, then brought down to a smooth
strong idle and was shut off.
There's nothing like the sense of accomplishment as the engine warmed up, the
thermostat opened, the smell of engine paint began to cure and burn in, and
the pungent odour of a crisp exhaust spewed out the open garage doors into the
cold and snowy winter afternoon.
Now to finish the interior, the top and tonneau cover installations, and the
detailing and adjusting of everything on this "new" car.
Plans are that this dark BRG Phase 1 will be driven to the Kingston, Ontario
AHCA Conclave in June where it will be judged in Concours.

Rich Chrysler

From dos_gusanos at msn.com  Fri Jan  9 16:22:54 2009
From: dos_gusanos at msn.com (dos_gusanos at msn.com)
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 16:22:54 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey Lives
In-Reply-To: <09CEBBAF8C554126A4F87A8342852F5D@ophrdc.org>
References: <09CEBBAF8C554126A4F87A8342852F5D@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <BLU127-W41EF3E7162D20FD34504F990DD0@phx.gbl>

Good to hear, Congratulations........................................Henry
Morrison, Albuquerque, NM> From: richchrysler at quickclic.net> To:
healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 17:14:12 -0500> Subject:
[Healeys] Another Healey Lives> > Hello all,> > This afternoon at approx. 1:10
PM EST, a 1964 Phase 1 BJ8 fired up again for> the first time in about 25
years. This car has been undergoing a complete> restoration (in the truest
sense of the word) that began in August of 2006. We> are pleased to say that
all went very well, and the freshly rebuilt engine was> run up to about 2000
RPM for about 20 minutes, then brought down to a smooth> strong idle and was
shut off.> There's nothing like the sense of accomplishment as the engine
warmed up, the> thermostat opened, the smell of engine paint began to cure and
burn in, and> the pungent odour of a crisp exhaust spewed out the open garage
doors into the> cold and snowy winter afternoon.> Now to finish the interior,
the top and tonneau cover installations, and the> detailing and adjusting of
everything on this "new" car.> Plans are that this dark BRG Phase 1 will be
driven to the Kingston, Ontario> AHCA Conclave in June where it will be judged
in Concours.> > Rich Chrysler>
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From GSFuqua1 at aol.com  Fri Jan  9 17:35:03 2009
From: GSFuqua1 at aol.com (GSFuqua1 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 19:35:03 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey Lives
Message-ID: <c81.439f0a54.36994737@aol.com>

Congratulations Rich!!  I know that feeling well having just finished (I 
know, horror of horrors...A Triumph).  Like yours it was a complete nut and bolt 
restoration.  Great story behind this particular car.  The Father originally 
purchased this car directly from the factory while stationed in England in 1964. 
 He met and marriage a British lady and they brought the car back to the 
States with them and kept it all their lives.  They have passed on but left the ca
r to their daughter and she wanted it back to the way it was when she and her 
brother were small and riding in the back.  I have ALL the documents on this 
car including the first British Tax Stamp and Holder, Importation Documents, 
Window Sticker, etc.  All neatly bound in a nice notebook for the family with 
color pictures detailing the condition at start and now completed.  We did make 
a few small improvements along the way that will still keep the car Concours 
but give it a bit more ability to keep up with modern traffic. i.e. 87mm jugs 
rather than 83 and an O/D transmission.  
 
Needless to say it is both exhilarating and frightening when you first turn 
the key but the satisfaction is beyond compare.  I find it interesting that the 
time frame for restoration is virtually identical.
 
Cheers & Best Wishes,
 
Gary Fuqua
Classic Sports Cars
Branson, MO
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From fortee9er at yahoo.com  Fri Jan  9 19:22:05 2009
From: fortee9er at yahoo.com (Jorge Garcia)
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 18:22:05 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Starter
Message-ID: <165097.41226.qm@web54502.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Has anyone purchased a "gear reduction starter" from an eBay vendor named Bristish Starters? Their price is very attractive compared to Moss.
Thanks
Jorge Garcia
1965 BJ8

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Fri Jan  9 20:55:25 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 22:55:25 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Starter
Message-ID: <c2a.4296be48.3699762d@aol.com>

In a message dated 1/9/2009 9:22:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
fortee9er at yahoo.com writes:

Has  anyone purchased a "gear reduction starter" from an eBay vendor named 
Bristish  Starters? Their price is very attractive compared to  Moss.


Yes--
 
I believe they--and a number of other places as  well--are selling 
Nippondenso (Denso) starters.  
They come with "universal" mounting plates but like all  things that fit 
everything a bit of fiddling  is necessary to make it fit anything.
 
Best--Michael Oritt 
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri Jan  9 21:12:38 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 12:12:38 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Starter
In-Reply-To: <165097.41226.qm@web54502.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <165097.41226.qm@web54502.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901092012j526bd82ej4bc1849559c63f76@mail.gmail.com>

Yep - got one of theirs for my Jag Mk IX automatic.  It is taking some
fiddling to fit, but it will work.

Alan

On 1/10/09, Jorge Garcia <fortee9er at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Has anyone purchased a "gear reduction starter" from an eBay vendor named
> Bristish Starters? Their price is very attractive compared to Moss.
> Thanks
> Jorge Garcia
> 1965 BJ8
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From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Fri Jan  9 21:45:01 2009
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:45:01 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey Lives
In-Reply-To: <09CEBBAF8C554126A4F87A8342852F5D@ophrdc.org>
References: <09CEBBAF8C554126A4F87A8342852F5D@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <D87F9D9827434F0DAA55BBD3E7BFC30B@PatrickQuinnPC>

G'day Rich

I could fell your excitement from across the Pacific. Yes it is a most
wonderful time when it starts for the first time and with the smells, noise
and just looking at it, the day will live in your memory.

Congratulations and best wishes

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Rich C
Sent: Saturday, 10 January 2009 9:14 AM
To: Healeys
Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey Lives

Hello all,

This afternoon at approx. 1:10 PM EST, a 1964 Phase 1 BJ8 fired up again for
the first time in about 25 years. This car has been undergoing a complete
restoration (in the truest sense of the word) that began in August of 2006.
We
are pleased to say that all went very well, and the freshly rebuilt engine
was
run up to about 2000 RPM for about 20 minutes, then brought down to a smooth
strong idle and was shut off.
There's nothing like the sense of accomplishment as the engine warmed up,
the
thermostat opened, the smell of engine paint began to cure and burn in, and
the pungent odour of a crisp exhaust spewed out the open garage doors into
the
cold and snowy winter afternoon.
Now to finish the interior, the top and tonneau cover installations, and the
detailing and adjusting of everything on this "new" car.
Plans are that this dark BRG Phase 1 will be driven to the Kingston, Ontario
AHCA Conclave in June where it will be judged in Concours.

Rich Chrysler

From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Sat Jan 10 05:53:32 2009
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 07:53:32 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Roadster windshield new glass installation - Part 2
References: <4967709B.2070804@comcast.net><EC4F95AB9D4746C49F1AAF7C789997F1@universal1>
	<496772E9.9000207@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <000801c97322$724ed0e0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>

Nice recap of the glass install Charlie.    2 questions.   Does your Mk2 
have the curved glass like the BJ cars
 or the straighter glass of the MK 1.

Also,  I have a very reputable glass installer around the corner
from me,  if you had it to do over again would you let the pros do the job 
or is this one of those rewarding
jobs that has to be experienced once in a life time.

Thanks again,  Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Charlie Baldwin" <mgcharlie at comcast.net>
To: "Charley Braum" <cbaustin at verizon.net>; "healey list" 
<healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 10:53 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Roadster windshield new glass installation - Part 2


> Charley,
> Was what you got partially vulcanized?  That was a very important
> difference because the rubber would not spring back to its original flat
> shape and sealed itself at the joints.  The cutting was also much easier
> than totally vulcanized rubber.
> Charlie
>
> Charley Braum wrote:
>>     Another alternative on the rubber is to go to your local glass
>> shop - they usually have 3 or 4 different thicknesses, in rolls, which
>> are useful for various projects - and really inexpensive (at least at
>> my local shop). I just get 10-12 feet of each size, when I need some,
>> for a couple dollars.
>>
>>     Later,

From bighealey at charter.net  Sat Jan 10 07:50:09 2009
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:50:09 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny
Message-ID: <10B1015BFBF449AFB3ABCDAC890E861A@TRACY>

>From the best of Craigslist.  Pretty amusing.  Could probably replace
Calgary with anytown.

 

http://www.craigslist.org/about/best/clg/945284421.html 

 

Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !

President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

From WLLDBL at aol.com  Sat Jan 10 11:34:31 2009
From: WLLDBL at aol.com (WLLDBL at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 13:34:31 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Facebook Healey Group Site
Message-ID: <c8c.349c9a0d.369a4437@aol.com>

>My first thought was the same. However, Facebook may reach a younger  age
>group and encourage new Healey Enthusiasts.


Somehow, I  just can't imagine a Facebook site attracting many 
genuinely/seriously  interested  younger 
'new Healey enthusiasts.'   For starters, the high cost of  getting into a 
large Healey will be cost 
prohibitive--or require a very high level of commitment--for many younger  
people who otherwise 
might be interested in an "old car."   That being the case, a  high level of 
enthusiasm will have to be created in 
them, in order for them to become truly committed.   Such a  high level of 
enthusiasm, I think,  will 
only come after these folks actually see and experience the cars, in  person. 
   
 
Therefore, perhaps the best use of a Facebook site could be to publicize  
local Healey events to
those who would never otherwise hear about them, so as to entice these  
prospective 'new Healey 
enthusiasts' to come out, and get excited, and get involved.
 
Doug
 
 
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From Editorgary at aol.com  Sat Jan 10 12:27:03 2009
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:27:03 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Unabashed sales notice of non-Healey car
Message-ID: <c9d.3bfa18e5.369a5087@aol.com>

Due to a recent change in work responsibilities, I'm selling my 2006 Dinan 
MINI Cooper S with all factory options plus all Dinan upgrades (210 measured 
horsepower with fully adjustable suspension) in great condition with less than 
30,000 miles. $25k obo. photos and mods list on request.
Gary Anderson, Los Altos, CA


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From WLLDBL at aol.com  Sat Jan 10 12:56:11 2009
From: WLLDBL at aol.com (WLLDBL at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:56:11 EST
Subject: [Healeys] auxiliary fuse bloc
Message-ID: <c1c.4a021fd1.369a575b@aol.com>

>I am going to install and auxiliary fuse box (article in AH Mag Feb/95  by 
John
>Trifari) to handle driving lights, 12 volt outlet and a couple of  other 
toys.
>Not sure what gauge of wire to use. Any recommendations? John  if you are out
>there I would appreciate hearing from you.


Would really need to know, first, the total amperage of all the items you  
want to install 
on a particular circuit.
But...12awg should be big enough for anything you could possibly want to  
install in a Healey.
 
Doug
 
 
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From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Sat Jan 10 16:09:04 2009
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:09:04 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Neat collection..
Message-ID: <C01577BA3C23443ABDE21518324C30C7@tm4>

Ebay auction # 260342706812
It's just the Silverstone on ebay, but the garage holds a 100S and a 4000...

From dwestfa at yahoo.com  Sat Jan 10 16:17:41 2009
From: dwestfa at yahoo.com (Dana Westfall)
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:17:41 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats
Message-ID: <37580.63271.qm@web36508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

There has been a lot of talk about attracting "younger Healey enthusiasts". 
As a "younger Healey enthusiast" - I am 31 and my wife is 27 - I have to agree
that the primary factor preventing many younger people from joining the hobby
is the cost.  Many of us are paying off student loans, starting families,
trying to buy a house, etc.  Many of us are just happy to have a job.  The
luxury of purchasing a second car, let alone a collector car, is just going to
be out of reach at today's prices.  Not to mention the cost of restoring it
and/or keeping it running.  There's not much that can be done about that.

To
continue to promote the hobby, my advice would be to keep all of these great
cars on the road, and don't under estimate the impact of that "thumbs up" or
"nice car" you get when you're out on the road.  Eventually, more of us will
be older, have more money, have more time on our hands, and will be looking
for something to do.  If these cars are still around, we'll buy them - they
have a timeless appeal.

Just a quick note about how my wife and I got
started.  About 5 years ago, my then girlfriend (now wife) and I saw a old
english white 3000 in the parking lot of the Equinox hotel in Manchester, VT. 
I remember walking over and admiring the car for about 15 minutes, hoping the
owner would just happen to come out and offer us a ride.  The owner never came
out, but I was hooked.  Fast forward to this past summer, my wife and I got
married, and decided that we wanted to buy each other a unique gift that we
could enjoy until we're old and gray.  We decided to "buy each other" an old
english white BJ8, just like one we had seen before.  We were able to get a
good loan, and agreed to put off getting a new primary car for a couple of
years, but has been worth it so far.  I'm a novice and am probably in way over
my head - but I enjoy a challenge - as I am sure this will be.

All this is to
say, if I hadn't seen that car in that parking lot five years ago, chances are
I wouldn't have become involved in the hobby.  Keep the cars on the road, keep
them at the shows, (for those of you in CA, get them in the movies and music
videos!) and the hobby will continue.  Of course, lists like this are also
great to keep the hobby alive.  Long after we're all gone, the years of
knowledge, experience and advice reflected in these pages will continue.
Best,
Dana

'65 BJ8 

From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com  Sat Jan 10 17:14:12 2009
From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson)
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:14:12 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Need help with door panel retaining clips and
 weather-stripping????
In-Reply-To: <000801c97322$724ed0e0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
References: <4967709B.2070804@comcast.net><EC4F95AB9D4746C49F1AAF7C789997F1@universal1>
	<496772E9.9000207@comcast.net>
	<000801c97322$724ed0e0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <000001c97381$88952160$99bf6420$@com>

Fellow Healeyoids,
I'm having a difficult time trying to find out where these little green
panel clips go on my 63 BJ7.  I'm in the middle of putting the Heritage door
panels on and I have the inner door panel on first now I need to put the
outer panel on.  I have a plastic bag of about 18 little green clips, the
book calls them cup retainers or something like that.  Anyway, I have maybe
one or two holes on the lower part of the door that would even fit a clip.
There are NO other holes on my door that would hold the clip.  I thought
that the outer panel was screwed to the door with little #6 or #8 screws and
cup washers anyway??????
  
Also, I got my weather-stripping attached for the door.  Prior to attaching
the strip, I did have the door opening and closing smooth as butter and gaps
looking very good.  Now everything looks like sh*t.  I have to slam the door
t get it to latch.  I have monkeyed around with the latch position and bent
the little metal flange that hold the weather-strip inward.  It is very
slightly better but still looks like hell and I have to slam and push on the
door.  The weather-strip does not appear to be binding anywhere.  Thanks in
advance!

Randy 

Healey-Archaeologist
63 BJ7
60 BT7
66 Cobra replica
06 Mini Cooper S

From RAWDAWGS at aol.com  Sat Jan 10 18:12:04 2009
From: RAWDAWGS at aol.com (RAWDAWGS at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:12:04 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Pistons
Message-ID: <c30.4b5a6e94.369aa164@aol.com>

Bad news. Was trying to get my BN4 that has been setting for years to start  
and noticed a stuck valve. Thought maybe get here running and a temp cycle 
will  free it up. Then noticed a bent pushrod and thought might as well pull the 
head.  Did that and noticed the No 1 and 6 pistons are burned. Just a little 
at the  edge.(I will post some pictures tomorrow). So it looks like I am going 
to need  some advice.I am thinking about changing the pistons, with the engine 
in the  car. My questions:
 
1. Am I crazy not to pull the lump and completely rebuild?
2. Who is the list favorite piston supplier currently?
3 No lead head? Yea or nay.
4 Wasn't there a guy rebuilding rocker assemblies? Need contact info
 
Sorry to bomb the list but I couldn't figure out how to search the  archives
 
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From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net  Sat Jan 10 19:52:36 2009
From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur)
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:52:36 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Neat collection..
In-Reply-To: <C01577BA3C23443ABDE21518324C30C7@tm4>
References: <C01577BA3C23443ABDE21518324C30C7@tm4>
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20090110185143.02010760@pop.att.yahoo.com>

It appears that car may have been on Ebay in April 2008.

http://www.motorcities.com/vehicle/08DNE223022267.html

At 12:09 AM 1/11/2009 +0100, Tadeusz Malkiewicz wrote:
>Ebay auction # 260342706812
>It's just the Silverstone on ebay, but the garage holds a 100S and a 4000...

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sat Jan 10 20:05:24 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:05:24 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Pistons
In-Reply-To: <c30.4b5a6e94.369aa164@aol.com>
References: <c30.4b5a6e94.369aa164@aol.com>
Message-ID: <496961F4.2040206@comcast.net>

With that many things wrong, I'd rebuild the engine.

The rocker arm rebuilder is Rocker Arm Specialist ( 
http://www.rockerarms.com/ )
I had good service from them, as have other listers.

Can't help on the pistons; I'm interested myself.

Cheers,
Bob


RAWDAWGS at aol.com wrote:
> Bad news. Was trying to get my BN4 that has been setting for years to start  
> and noticed a stuck valve. Thought maybe get here running and a temp cycle 
> will  free it up. Then noticed a bent pushrod and thought might as well pull the 
> head.  Did that and noticed the No 1 and 6 pistons are burned. Just a little 
> at the  edge.(I will post some pictures tomorrow). So it looks like I am going 
> to need  some advice.I am thinking about changing the pistons, with the engine 
> in the  car. My questions:
>  
> 1. Am I crazy not to pull the lump and completely rebuild?
> 2. Who is the list favorite piston supplier currently?
> 3 No lead head? Yea or nay.
> 4 Wasn't there a guy rebuilding rocker assemblies? Need contact info
>  
> Sorry to bomb the list but I couldn't figure out how to search the  archives
>  
> Thanks Scott
>
>
>   


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From helyjohn at cablespeed.com  Sat Jan 10 20:37:07 2009
From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder)
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:37:07 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Pistons
References: <c30.4b5a6e94.369aa164@aol.com>
Message-ID: <271A16A7042447099615A50B5AFFE0CA@FRED>

Scott,

Here are the answers to a couple of your questions.

#3 Per society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) study,  there is no need to go 
to a "no Lead head" unless you are going to be putting a heavy load on the 
engine for extended periods...like pulling a horse trailer over a mountain 
pass.

#4  Contact Rocker Arm Specialist, 530-378-1075, email = rocker at c-zone.net. 
He has rebuilt Healey rocker arm assemblies in stock.  You ship him yours, 
and he ships a good quality replacement.  I have bought several from him.

John Snyder




> Bad news. Was trying to get my BN4 that has been setting for years to 
> start
> and noticed a stuck valve. Thought maybe get here running and a temp cycle
> will  free it up. Then noticed a bent pushrod and thought might as well 
> pull the
> head.  Did that and noticed the No 1 and 6 pistons are burned. Just a 
> little
> at the  edge.(I will post some pictures tomorrow). So it looks like I am 
> going
> to need  some advice.I am thinking about changing the pistons, with the 
> engine
> in the  car. My questions:
>
> 1. Am I crazy not to pull the lump and completely rebuild?
> 2. Who is the list favorite piston supplier currently?
> 3 No lead head? Yea or nay.
> 4 Wasn't there a guy rebuilding rocker assemblies? Need contact info
>
> Sorry to bomb the list but I couldn't figure out how to search the 
> archives
>
> Thanks Scott

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Sat Jan 10 21:40:12 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 23:40:12 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Need help with door panel retaining clips and
 weather-stripping????
References: <4967709B.2070804@comcast.net><EC4F95AB9D4746C49F1AAF7C789997F1@universal1><496772E9.9000207@comcast.net><000801c97322$724ed0e0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
	<000001c97381$88952160$99bf6420$@com>
Message-ID: <9D8C7EB0370348C481871F4E73197DBA@ophrdc.org>

Randy,

Somebody at Heritage mistakenly sent you the BJ8 type of panel clips. You 
are right in the fact that the BJ7 still uses a number 6 trim screw with cup 
washer as used on all earlier series. If you examine your inner door casing 
carefully you should be able to see a series of small perimeter holes to 
take the #6 screws.

There are a number of different types of door seals on the market, and none 
of them are quite exactly like the original stuff. However, I've had the 
best results using MacGregor's Bristleflex, which is very "giving" and will 
also stay put when installed.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Randy Dickson" <rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com>
To: "'healey list'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 7:14 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Need help with door panel retaining clips and 
weather-stripping????


> Fellow Healeyoids,
> I'm having a difficult time trying to find out where these little green
> panel clips go on my 63 BJ7.  I'm in the middle of putting the Heritage 
> door
> panels on and I have the inner door panel on first now I need to put the
> outer panel on.  I have a plastic bag of about 18 little green clips, the
> book calls them cup retainers or something like that.  Anyway, I have 
> maybe
> one or two holes on the lower part of the door that would even fit a clip.
> There are NO other holes on my door that would hold the clip.  I thought
> that the outer panel was screwed to the door with little #6 or #8 screws 
> and
> cup washers anyway??????
>
> Also, I got my weather-stripping attached for the door.  Prior to 
> attaching
> the strip, I did have the door opening and closing smooth as butter and 
> gaps
> looking very good.  Now everything looks like sh*t.  I have to slam the 
> door
> t get it to latch.  I have monkeyed around with the latch position and 
> bent
> the little metal flange that hold the weather-strip inward.  It is very
> slightly better but still looks like hell and I have to slam and push on 
> the
> door.  The weather-strip does not appear to be binding anywhere.  Thanks 
> in
> advance!
>
> Randy
>
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> 63 BJ7
> 60 BT7
> 66 Cobra replica
> 06 Mini Cooper S
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From INSIDEDIM at aol.com  Sun Jan 11 02:43:48 2009
From: INSIDEDIM at aol.com (INSIDEDIM at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:43:48 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Need help with door panel retaining clips and
 weather-stripping...
Message-ID: <bc8.4692e91c.369b1954@aol.com>

Randy
 
If you get this question answered, I will be a happy camper.  I'm in  the 
exact same boat.  I, however, went crazy and replaced rusted A pillars,  B 
pillars, outriggers, floors, rockers; basically everything from the center  frame 
out so I figured I screwed up something big time.  I walked away from  the car 
several months ago in extreme disgust after spending a whole s**tload of  time 
beating on panels just to get the doors closed again with the weather  strip 
and latches in place.  Of course, after beating on metal, I had to  spend an 
inordinate amount of time repairing all the chipped paint from the  process.
 
I'm thinking I should have let the car go to the "crusher".  I'm fed  up with 
this car!
 
Bill
64 BJ8
 
 
In a message dated 1/10/2009 7:13:33 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com writes:

Also, I  got my weather-stripping attached for the door.  Prior to  attaching
the strip, I did have the door opening and closing smooth as  butter and gaps
looking very good.  Now everything looks like  sh*t.  I have to slam the door
t get it to latch.  I have  monkeyed around with the latch position and bent
the little metal flange  that hold the weather-strip inward.  It is very
slightly better but  still looks like hell and I have to slam and push on the
door.  The  weather-strip does not appear to be binding anywhere.  Thanks  in
advance!

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From bcrist at club-internet.fr  Sun Jan 11 06:18:19 2009
From: bcrist at club-internet.fr (Bernard Cristalli)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:18:19 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] BN1 in OZ
Message-ID: <4969F19B.3030808@club-internet.fr>

eBay item # 120361495693

Bernard, France
No affiliation (!)

From dwflagg at juno.com  Sun Jan 11 06:17:32 2009
From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:17:32 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Need help with door panel retaining clips and
 weather-stripping...
Message-ID: <20090111.081732.1400.0.dwflagg@juno.com>

This sounds like a case for Dr. Rich!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 
> Randy
>  
> If you get this question answered, I will be a happy camper.  I'm in 
>  the 
> exact same boat.  I, however, went crazy and replaced rusted A 
> pillars,  B 
> pillars, outriggers, floors, rockers; basically everything from the 
> center  frame 
> out so I figured I screwed up something big time.  I walked away 
> from  the car 
> several months ago in extreme disgust after spending a whole 
> s**tload of  time 
> beating on panels just to get the doors closed again with the 
> weather  strip 
> and latches in place.  Of course, after beating on metal, I had to  
> spend an 
> inordinate amount of time repairing all the chipped paint from the  
> process.
>  
> I'm thinking I should have let the car go to the "crusher".  I'm fed 
>  up with 
> this car!
>  
> Bill
> 64 BJ8
>  
>  
> In a message dated 1/10/2009 7:13:33 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
> rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com writes:
> 
> Also, I  got my weather-stripping attached for the door.  Prior to  
> attaching
> the strip, I did have the door opening and closing smooth as  butter 
> and gaps
> looking very good.  Now everything looks like  sh*t.  I have to slam 
> the door
> t get it to latch.  I have  monkeyed around with the latch position 
> and bent
> the little metal flange  that hold the weather-strip inward.  It is 
> very
> slightly better but  still looks like hell and I have to slam and 
> push on the
> door.  The  weather-strip does not appear to be binding anywhere.  
> Thanks  in
> advance!
> 
> Randy 
> 
> 
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From dwflagg at juno.com  Sun Jan 11 06:34:48 2009
From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:34:48 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Period Radio
Message-ID: <20090111.083448.1400.3.dwflagg@juno.com>

I have an Audiovox, solid state, push button AM radio available. It has
been recently overhauled electrically. It is switchable between 6v and
12v, and polarity. I believe the bezel will fit the standard BJ8 opening.
The radio is 6 1/4" x 4 3/4". The knobs are 5/8" center to center. The
dial/
push button front is 3 5/8" x 1 1/2". Picture available upon request. If
interested,
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From jobu53 at hotmail.com  Sun Jan 11 08:51:30 2009
From: jobu53 at hotmail.com (Dan)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:51:30 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Stator Tube Removal
Message-ID: <BAY101-W44AE7E7574550C10C33BCADBDB0@phx.gbl>

I want to remove the steering wheel and stator tube from my BJ7. After I
remove the horn push, indicator switch and grub screws where do I disconect
the wires? A simple question for most but I have never done this before.
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From vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com  Sun Jan 11 09:24:21 2009
From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com (Jean Caron)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:24:21 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Stator Tube Removal
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Message-ID: <BAY103-W14962A76AEB550BF416675D1DB0@phx.gbl>

You would disconnect the four wires from the front of your car, they are
attached to the harness just above the grille. You should also remove the nut
for the stator tube that is attached to the steering box at the front as well,
it should be a brass coloured nut and behind it will be an olive that will
also need removing. Make sure you have some sort of container on the ground as
oil will drain from the steering box, onto the frame rail and to the ground..
You will pull everything through the inside of the car, much easier to do is
the top is down.

Jean Caron> From: jobu53 at hotmail.com> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Sun,
11 Jan 2009 08:51:30 -0700> Subject: [Healeys] Stator Tube Removal> > I want
to remove the steering wheel and stator tube from my BJ7. After I> remove the
horn push, indicator switch and grub screws where do I disconect> the wires? A
simple question for most but I have never done this before.> Thanks to all.>
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Sun Jan 11 09:54:41 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 11:54:41 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Need help with door panel retaining clips and
 weather-stripping...
References: <d26.20805279.369b1a74@aol.com>
Message-ID: <0D865039A28F40738D9B2EC7FACDA9CC@ophrdc.org>

A very frustrated Bill wrote: <snip>

  Rich,

  Try answering paragraph 2 of Randy's question.

  Bill
  64 BJ8

  There are a number of different types of door seals on the market, and none
  of them are quite exactly like the original stuff. However, I've had the
  best results using MacGregor's Bristleflex, which is very "giving" and will
  also stay put when installed.

  Rich Chrysler


  Okay, let's look at this again. Randy says that the doors were closing
beautifully before the door seals went on, yet he states that the door seals
don't seem to be binding anywhere. Were the door pillar to front fender flange
seals also installed at the same time, possibly placing pressure against the
upper vent frame, thereby forcing the doors out and/or down? I've experienced
exactly this problem. A good test here is if you can place a sheet of paper
between the door seal and the inner door panel with the door closed and still
slip the paper out without tearing it? Check for the same at the window vent
frame to pillar seal, and front fender inner flange lip seal to door. It
doesn't take much to cause even a soft rubber seal to place undue pressure
against these surfaces, and force the fit out of place.
  The point I was trying to make in my first reply (copied above) is that
there are a lot of different seals on the market, and an oversize or non
yielding seal can give major grief when trying to get all this to fit
decently.
  Another thought here is that all these seals (and door trim panels) will
settle and crush a certain amount within the first year of use, and eventually
will fit much easier with much less of a slam needed to close the doors. It's
often a case of getting the best fit possible and leaving the doors shut as
much as possible for the first year or so. Our northern 5 month winter
hibernation is very beneficial to this cause.
  Should have been a law against windup windows on a Healey anyway! <grin>

  Rich Chrysler

From dan at warner-associates.com  Sun Jan 11 11:05:04 2009
From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:05:04 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Pistons
In-Reply-To: <c30.4b5a6e94.369aa164@aol.com>
Message-ID: <0D79BF77BF7049E5BCEA9897F6090CC5@DANSTROM>

On that archives search you will find the address at the bottom of the page.
Click on www.team.net/archive.  Next click on "Healeys" and then search
"Engine Rebuilding" (I doubt if "Lump Rebuilding" with get you anything but
you never know). 
Dan 

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of RAWDAWGS at aol.com
Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 7:12 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Pistons

Bad news. Was trying to get my BN4 that has been setting for years to start

and noticed a stuck valve. Thought maybe get here running and a temp cycle 
will  free it up. Then noticed a bent pushrod and thought might as well pull
the 
head.  Did that and noticed the No 1 and 6 pistons are burned. Just a little

at the  edge.(I will post some pictures tomorrow). So it looks like I am
going 
to need  some advice.I am thinking about changing the pistons, with the
engine 
in the  car. My questions:
 
1. Am I crazy not to pull the lump and completely rebuild?
2. Who is the list favorite piston supplier currently?
3 No lead head? Yea or nay.
4 Wasn't there a guy rebuilding rocker assemblies? Need contact info
 
Sorry to bomb the list but I couldn't figure out how to search the  archives
 
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From tomleavy at comcast.net  Sun Jan 11 11:26:36 2009
From: tomleavy at comcast.net (tomleavy at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:26:36 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Stator Tube Removal
Message-ID: <282435387.1245591231698396741.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Hi Dan-
I'm on the back end of a nut and bolt resto of BJ7 #88.B 
You will need to disconnect the wiring harness from the other end of the tube-
which passes through the steering box. This will entail draining the steering
box (which will keep weeping fluid after it has drained, so place something to
catch the fluid and keep it there!). At the end of the tube there is a
compression nut and olive. The wiring passes through these when you pull it
out. An important thing to note is that you need to connect a string or thin
wire to the wiring harness, so that when you pul the wires through the
steering tube, you will also pull the "snake". For reinstallation, you just
connect the wiring to the string, and pull it back through towards the front
of the car. If you have had any steering box fluid leaks, I suggest refilling
with Penrite lube to minimize or prevent leaks.


There are more detailed instructions here on the list somewhere, but that
should give you an idea of what is entailed. Good Luck!


Tom

From jtrifari at comcast.net  Sun Jan 11 13:18:43 2009
From: jtrifari at comcast.net (John Trifari)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:18:43 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] auxiliary fuse bloc
In-Reply-To: <c1c.4a021fd1.369a575b@aol.com>
References: <c1c.4a021fd1.369a575b@aol.com>
Message-ID: <004f01c97429$cd340770$679c1650$@net>

I suppose such a calculation would be nice if in fact every one of the items
in the fuse box are carrying current at the same time.  Generally such a
calculation is not needed since such is not the case.  However, those who
wish to calculate the resistance of a parallel circuit should use the
following:  1/Rtotal = 1/R1+ 1/R2+ 1/R3 + etc.   John Trifari.   Golden Gate
Austin Healey Club 

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of WLLDBL at aol.com
Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 11:56 AM
To: ruvino at ripnet.com; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] auxiliary fuse bloc

>I am going to install and auxiliary fuse box (article in AH Mag Feb/95  by 
Johnparallel circuit, use the 
>Trifari) to handle driving lights, 12 volt outlet and a couple of  other 
toys.
>Not sure what gauge of wire to use. Any recommendations? John  if you are
out
>there I would appreciate hearing from you.


Would really need to know, first, the total amperage of all the items you  
want to install 
on a particular circuit.
But...12awg should be big enough for anything you could possibly want to  
install in a Healey.
 
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From linsley46 at gmail.com  Sun Jan 11 14:17:49 2009
From: linsley46 at gmail.com (John McElrath)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:17:49 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Early BN7 MKII heat shield
Message-ID: <d3c477d10901111317h65aaa2f0s9a0e76ddc9fcbc81@mail.gmail.com>

According the the restoration guide the early BN7 MKIIs had a head shield
that had asbestos on one side only like the MK Is.  I am restoring a 1961
BN7 MK II that based on thet build date was the third or fourth one made.
It has the later heat shield that based on the condition must a have been on
the care for many, many, many years.  So far I have not see one of the heat
shields that should have been on my car at the factory.  When I look closely
at the pictures on pg 67 of Robson's book the big healey, the engine shown
is an early one with the small balace tube - you can tell because the
balance tube has the built in retainers for the gas line between the first
two carbs.  The picture on Pg 66  (also and early car) does not indicate
that the top of the heat shield has a asbestos cover - at least I don't see
it with my magnifying glass - you can't see the bottom one either.

I am intersted in seeing some pictures of an early heat shield if anyone has
one that can be photographed.  Any other information would be appreciated.

Thanks
John

From helyjohn at cablespeed.com  Sun Jan 11 15:11:03 2009
From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:11:03 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Moss vs V B
Message-ID: <B604950051A74D37A6F4FD0D73C43D84@FRED>

I need to buy some seat foam sets for a BN7.  Both Moss and Victoria British
have them, but V B is significantly less $$$ than Moss.  Can anyone comment on
the quality and "correctness" of the product from either of these vendors?

I also may to need to buy both L & R seat bases (where the bottom foam goes).
Same thing w/ the pricing.  Same question.  Anyone have some really good used
ones?

TIA

John Snyder
Port Townsend, WA

From Wilkmanracing at aol.com  Sun Jan 11 15:14:12 2009
From: Wilkmanracing at aol.com (Wilkmanracing at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:14:12 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats
Message-ID: <cff.498a7734.369bc934@aol.com>

It's interesting you should mention the appeal of these cars to younger  
people.  Yesterday I took a trip in my 1960 MGA.  My travels took me  on the 
freeway as well as local streets.  Along the way were several stops  during which 
my car was parked while I attended to various errands.  While  driving, I 
noticed numerous people slowing down to look at my car.  I  got thumbs up from one 
car and a guy in a WRX Subaru followed me for quite a  while, even though his 
car could have easily zoomed past me at any time.   (Eventually he did take 
off like I was sitting still!)  While parked in  downtown Riverside, a couple of 
young men admired my car as I returned to resume  my travels.  They asked me 
some questions and I was more than happy to  answer them.  When I got home, my 
wife asked me about my trip.  I  mentioned the attention the car received and 
she said something like "that car's  quite a chick magnet, Isn't  it?"  
"Well, actually", I said, "most of  the attention the car received was from young 
men."  (Some young ladies  also looked and smiled, but I can't tell my wife 
EVERYTHING!)
 
Yes, I agree, our cars have appeal that has the potential to reach well  
beyond our diminishing years.  But, I would suggest a couple of things to  my 
fellow "elderly" British car owners.  
 
1.  Drive your cars.  Take them on errands and don't worry about  parking 
them for short periods.  People need to see these cars to know  they're out there.
 
2.  At car shows, resist the temptation to post "DO NOT TOUCH" signs  on your 
car.  Let young folks who show an interest in them sit in  them.  Take them 
for a ride if it's convenient.  The more we treat our  cars like gods not to be 
trifled with, the less chance we will have to connect  with the next 
generation.  I even to so far as to post a sign that says  "Pleass feel free to TOUCH, 
SIT INSIDE, and ASK LOTS OF QUESTIONS about my  car."  You'd be amazed at how 
many kids take me up on the offer and walk  away with huge grins on their 
faces.  
 
Bill Wilkman
Riverside, Ca
 
1961 Austin Healey
1958 Bugeye Sprite
1960 MGA (in family since new)
1951 Austin A40 Devons (four of them!)
1948 Austin A40 Devon
1951 Austin A40 Sports
1958 Morgan Plus Four
1972 Mercedes 250 (in family since new)
1982 Honda Accord (show winning survivor, my first new  car)
**************New year...new news.  Be the first to know what is making 
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From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Sun Jan 11 15:25:37 2009
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:25:37 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] auxiliary fuse bloc
In-Reply-To: <004f01c97429$cd340770$679c1650$@net>
References: <c1c.4a021fd1.369a575b@aol.com>
	<004f01c97429$cd340770$679c1650$@net>
Message-ID: <a3b984e10901111425g519e6942sb3d35388c9f23398@mail.gmail.com>

It would be a lot easier just to add up the amperage of each of the
consumers, and get a total.  After all to get the resistance to plug into
your formula you are going to have to know the amperage anyway.

On Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 12:18 PM, John Trifari <jtrifari at comcast.net> wrote:

> I suppose such a calculation would be nice if in fact every one of the
> items
> in the fuse box are carrying current at the same time.  Generally such a
> calculation is not needed since such is not the case.  However, those who
> wish to calculate the resistance of a parallel circuit should use the
> following:  1/Rtotal = 1/R1+ 1/R2+ 1/R3 + etc.   John Trifari.   Golden
> Gate
> Austin Healey Club

From CAWS52803 at aol.com  Sun Jan 11 15:27:32 2009
From: CAWS52803 at aol.com (CAWS52803 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:27:32 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats
Message-ID: <c46.4afe8d72.369bcc54@aol.com>

I rebuilt a 59 Bugeye for my daughter and now that she has 2 children ( 9 & 
11), I take them every year to the Vintage Races at VIR in Virginia.  They get 
to see a car like Mom's racing.
Can't wait until they are 16.
Rudy Streng
54 BN4
61 Bugeye
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From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Sun Jan 11 15:37:50 2009
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:37:50 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] BN1 in OZ
In-Reply-To: <4969F19B.3030808@club-internet.fr>
References: <4969F19B.3030808@club-internet.fr>
Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDB2E@itfexch5.central.det.win>

G'day Bernard

Thanks for that. It's a genuine Australian delivered car and in my
collection of 30 + years of Australian AH records it has not shown up
before.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Monday, 12 January 2009 12:18 AM
To: Healey List
Subject: [Healeys] BN1 in OZ

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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun Jan 11 15:55:37 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:55:37 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Moss vs V B
In-Reply-To: <B604950051A74D37A6F4FD0D73C43D84@FRED>
References: <B604950051A74D37A6F4FD0D73C43D84@FRED>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901111455w7805f0d4h983f2915da3bf4bd@mail.gmail.com>

John -

Having redone the seats myself on my BJ8, I would not recommend buying
the foam from anyone except a specialist, either Bob Yule at Autofarm
or the Nocks at British Car Specialists.  The seats are a complicated
affair.

The pricing will be the same (or better in some cases) and these
specialists will usually have the proper foams sorted, and will give
you free installation advice.

Alan

On 1/12/09, John Snyder <helyjohn at cablespeed.com> wrote:
> I need to buy some seat foam sets for a BN7.  Both Moss and Victoria British
> have them, but V B is significantly less $$$ than Moss.  Can anyone comment
> on
> the quality and "correctness" of the product from either of these vendors?
>
> I also may to need to buy both L & R seat bases (where the bottom foam
> goes).
> Same thing w/ the pricing.  Same question.  Anyone have some really good
> used
> ones?
>
> TIA
>
> John Snyder
> Port Townsend, WA
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'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From haywoodone at hotmail.com  Sun Jan 11 16:21:46 2009
From: haywoodone at hotmail.com (George Haywood)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:21:46 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Stator Tube Removal
In-Reply-To: <BAY101-W44AE7E7574550C10C33BCADBDB0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY101-W44AE7E7574550C10C33BCADBDB0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY137-W1511FA09E73C322B01C692C8DB0@phx.gbl>

Here are some pictures to help with the location and description of the
control head and adjusable steering wheel type stator tubes and nut/olive.
Forgive the dirt as these were prerestoration shots.

Have fun,

George
'65 bj8


> From: jobu53 at hotmail.com
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:51:30 -0700
> Subject: [Healeys] Stator Tube Removal
>
> I want to remove the steering wheel and stator tube from my BJ7. After I
> remove the horn push, indicator switch and grub screws where do I disconect
> the wires? A simple question for most but I have never done this before.
> Thanks to all.
> _________________________________________________________________
>
_________________________________________________________________
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From tld6008 at mchsi.com  Sun Jan 11 17:51:25 2009
From: tld6008 at mchsi.com (tld6008 at mchsi.com)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:51:25 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Metal strip under seat adjusters
Message-ID: <011220090051.25995.496A940C000818750000658B223045151403010CD2079C080C03BFC8CFCFC00B049B@mchsi.com>

 Can anyone send me a picture of this in place?

--
Tim Davis BN7

From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net  Sun Jan 11 18:15:35 2009
From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ronald J. Ray)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:15:35 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats
In-Reply-To: <cff.498a7734.369bc934@aol.com>
Message-ID: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKIEKGDGAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>

Great suggestions, Bill.

Now if we can only do something about the gentleman in the Moss Motors
advertisement, on the back cover of the AHCA magazine, the image of the cars
might change a bit..

Ron

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
Wilkmanracing at aol.com
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 4:14 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats


It's interesting you should mention the appeal of these cars to younger
people.  Yesterday I took a trip in my 1960 MGA.  My travels took me  on the
freeway as well as local streets.  Along the way were several stops  during
which
my car was parked while I attended to various errands.  While  driving, I
noticed numerous people slowing down to look at my car.  I  got thumbs up
from one
car and a guy in a WRX Subaru followed me for quite a  while, even though
his
car could have easily zoomed past me at any time.   (Eventually he did take
off like I was sitting still!)  While parked in  downtown Riverside, a
couple of
young men admired my car as I returned to resume  my travels.  They asked me
some questions and I was more than happy to  answer them.  When I got home,
my
wife asked me about my trip.  I  mentioned the attention the car received
and
she said something like "that car's  quite a chick magnet, Isn't  it?"
"Well, actually", I said, "most of  the attention the car received was from
young
men."  (Some young ladies  also looked and smiled, but I can't tell my wife
EVERYTHING!)

Yes, I agree, our cars have appeal that has the potential to reach well
beyond our diminishing years.  But, I would suggest a couple of things to
my
fellow "elderly" British car owners.

1.  Drive your cars.  Take them on errands and don't worry about  parking
them for short periods.  People need to see these cars to know  they're out
there.

2.  At car shows, resist the temptation to post "DO NOT TOUCH" signs  on
your
car.  Let young folks who show an interest in them sit in  them.  Take them
for a ride if it's convenient.  The more we treat our  cars like gods not to
be
trifled with, the less chance we will have to connect  with the next
generation.  I even to so far as to post a sign that says  "Pleass feel free
to TOUCH,
SIT INSIDE, and ASK LOTS OF QUESTIONS about my  car."  You'd be amazed at
how
many kids take me up on the offer and walk  away with huge grins on their
faces.

Bill Wilkman
Riverside, Ca

From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net  Sun Jan 11 18:15:36 2009
From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ronald J. Ray)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:15:36 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Moss vs V B
In-Reply-To: <B604950051A74D37A6F4FD0D73C43D84@FRED>
Message-ID: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKKEKGDGAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>

John,

I bought my seat foam from AH Spares and they still needed trimming and
holes cut per the articles in Norman Nock's book

Ron

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of John Snyder
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 4:11 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Moss vs V B


I need to buy some seat foam sets for a BN7.  Both Moss and Victoria British
have them, but V B is significantly less $$$ than Moss.  Can anyone comment
on
the quality and "correctness" of the product from either of these vendors?

I also may to need to buy both L & R seat bases (where the bottom foam
goes).
Same thing w/ the pricing.  Same question.  Anyone have some really good
used
ones?

TIA

John Snyder
Port Townsend, WA

From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Sun Jan 11 18:28:04 2009
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:28:04 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Seat foam
In-Reply-To: <B604950051A74D37A6F4FD0D73C43D84@FRED>
Message-ID: <754438.3594.qm@web83305.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

John ... There are two types of seat foam .. one will not fit the other correctly ... if go to our web site and down load our Rare and Hard to 
Find Catalog and look at page 29 I have drawn both types 
 We have both types in stock... Norman Nock
Both our catalogs are on line and can be down loaded 
www.BritishCarSpecialists.com

209 948 8767

Tech Talk
SAMPLE PAGES ON LINE 
British Car Specialists
2060 N Wilson Way 
Stockton CA 95205



--- On Sun, 1/11/09, John Snyder <helyjohn at cablespeed.com> wrote:

> From: John Snyder <helyjohn at cablespeed.com>
> Subject: [Healeys] Moss vs V B
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Sunday, January 11, 2009, 2:11 PM
> I need to buy some seat foam sets for a BN7.  Both Moss and
> Victoria British
> have them, but V B is significantly less $$$ than Moss. 
> Can anyone comment on
> the quality and "correctness" of the product from
> either of these vendors?
> 
> I also may to need to buy both L & R seat bases (where
> the bottom foam goes).
> Same thing w/ the pricing.  Same question.  Anyone have
> some really good used
> ones?
> 
> TIA
> 
> John Snyder
> Port Townsend, WA

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun Jan 11 18:52:42 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:52:42 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats
In-Reply-To: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKIEKGDGAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
References: <cff.498a7734.369bc934@aol.com>
	<EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKIEKGDGAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901111752k46672329q2bdfc65528f7f3a@mail.gmail.com>

Maybe we can replace the Moss guy with a gang banger with pants down around
his ankles and wacky baseball cap twisted to the side.  That will attract
the right type of young people.

Cheers,

Sir AA Gangsta Pockets

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 9:15 AM, Ronald J. Ray <ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> Great suggestions, Bill.
>
> Now if we can only do something about the gentleman in the Moss Motors
> advertisement, on the back cover of the AHCA magazine, the image of the
> cars
> might change a bit..
>
> Ron

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Sun Jan 11 18:50:08 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:50:08 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats
References: <cff.498a7734.369bc934@aol.com><EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKIEKGDGAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
	<ff59076c0901111752k46672329q2bdfc65528f7f3a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <E413D200D4864E90B0B37F1DB7BD08ED@ophrdc.org>

What would be great for everybody including the hobby and Moss themselves 
would be to have a picture of one of us middle agers and his 
twenty-something son working together on their car.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
To: "Ronald J. Ray" <ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net>
Cc: <Wilkmanracing at aol.com>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 8:52 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats


> Maybe we can replace the Moss guy with a gang banger with pants down 
> around
> his ankles and wacky baseball cap twisted to the side.  That will attract
> the right type of young people.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Sir AA Gangsta Pockets
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '64 BJ8
>
>
> On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 9:15 AM, Ronald J. Ray 
> <ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net>wrote:
>
>> Great suggestions, Bill.
>>
>> Now if we can only do something about the gentleman in the Moss Motors
>> advertisement, on the back cover of the AHCA magazine, the image of the
>> cars
>> might change a bit..
>>
>> Ron

From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net  Sun Jan 11 19:14:25 2009
From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ronald J. Ray)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:14:25 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats
In-Reply-To: <E413D200D4864E90B0B37F1DB7BD08ED@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKGEKHDGAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>

or a twenty something daughter, to maybe eliminate another stereotype.

Ron


-----Original Message-----
From: Rich C [mailto:richchrysler at quickclic.net]
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 7:50 PM
To: Alan Seigrist; Ronald J. Ray
Cc: Wilkmanracing at aol.com; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats


What would be great for everybody including the hobby and Moss themselves 
would be to have a picture of one of us middle agers and his 
twenty-something son working together on their car.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
To: "Ronald J. Ray" <ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net>
Cc: <Wilkmanracing at aol.com>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 8:52 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats


> Maybe we can replace the Moss guy with a gang banger with pants down 
> around
> his ankles and wacky baseball cap twisted to the side.  That will attract
> the right type of young people.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Sir AA Gangsta Pockets
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '64 BJ8
>
>
> On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 9:15 AM, Ronald J. Ray 
> <ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net>wrote:
>
>> Great suggestions, Bill.
>>
>> Now if we can only do something about the gentleman in the Moss Motors
>> advertisement, on the back cover of the AHCA magazine, the image of the
>> cars
>> might change a bit..
>>
>> Ron

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Sun Jan 11 19:19:49 2009
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:19:49 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats
In-Reply-To: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKGEKHDGAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
References: <E413D200D4864E90B0B37F1DB7BD08ED@ophrdc.org>
	<EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKGEKHDGAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <00c901c9745c$3f5be4d0$be13ae70$@net>

On this subject, isn't this what the British Car Week was started for some
years ago???? Everyone getting in their cars in May and driving around. Not
just Healeys but all marques.

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

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Ronald J. Ray
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 9:14 PM
To: Rich C; Alan Seigrist
Cc: Wilkmanracing at aol.com; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats

or a twenty something daughter, to maybe eliminate another stereotype.

Ron


-----Original Message-----
From: Rich C [mailto:richchrysler at quickclic.net]
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 7:50 PM
To: Alan Seigrist; Ronald J. Ray
Cc: Wilkmanracing at aol.com; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats


What would be great for everybody including the hobby and Moss themselves 
would be to have a picture of one of us middle agers and his 
twenty-something son working together on their car.

From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Sun Jan 11 19:46:21 2009
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:46:21 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats
In-Reply-To: <00c901c9745c$3f5be4d0$be13ae70$@net>
References: <E413D200D4864E90B0B37F1DB7BD08ED@ophrdc.org><EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKGEKHDGAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
	<00c901c9745c$3f5be4d0$be13ae70$@net>
Message-ID: <3F8EF87E3465440790C823A6320D4346@LeonardPCPC>

I believe that it's also the concept behind the August Ice Cream Social.

(The Other) Len
Vacaville, CA, USA
1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Sims" <ahbn6 at verizon.net>
To: "'Ronald J. Ray'" <ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net>; "'Rich C'" 
<richchrysler at quickclic.net>; "'Alan Seigrist'" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
Cc: <Wilkmanracing at aol.com>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 6:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats


> On this subject, isn't this what the British Car Week was started for some
> years ago???? Everyone getting in their cars in May and driving around. 
> Not
> just Healeys but all marques.
>
> John Sims, BN6
> Aberdeen, NJ
>
> www.healey6.com

From jcapezzuti at aol.com  Mon Jan 12 05:19:10 2009
From: jcapezzuti at aol.com (Jeff Capezzuti)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:19:10 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiast
In-Reply-To: <3F8EF87E3465440790C823A6320D4346@LeonardPCPC>
References: <E413D200D4864E90B0B37F1DB7BD08ED@ophrdc.org><EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKGEKHDGAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net><00c901c9745c$3f5be4d0$be13ae70$@net>
	<3F8EF87E3465440790C823A6320D4346@LeonardPCPC>
Message-ID: <F47833023D7F46DC8B5B52D8CF4570BF@PC130022056027>

As a 32 year Big Healey owner I suggest, in addition to all of the previous
great suggestions; that we get the cars in more movies like "Transformers"
and somehow get them featured in Play station / X-Box games as well.  It
might even be a "pretty neat" game to virtually restore old cars?? ??
{Anyone in the gaming industry?}  If anyone has connections, pictures of
current Hollywood stars driving Healeys never hurts...........

Jeff
Tampa
'63 BJ7



-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Len and/or Marge Hartnett
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 9:46 PM
To: Healey Mail List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats

I believe that it's also the concept behind the August Ice Cream Social.

(The Other) Len
Vacaville, CA, USA
1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Sims" <ahbn6 at verizon.net>
To: "'Ronald J. Ray'" <ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net>; "'Rich C'" 
<richchrysler at quickclic.net>; "'Alan Seigrist'" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
Cc: <Wilkmanracing at aol.com>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 6:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats


> On this subject, isn't this what the British Car Week was started for some
> years ago???? Everyone getting in their cars in May and driving around. 
> Not
> just Healeys but all marques.
>
> John Sims, BN6
> Aberdeen, NJ
>
> www.healey6.com
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From j.aeckerlin at gmail.com  Mon Jan 12 06:33:02 2009
From: j.aeckerlin at gmail.com (Jaap Aeckerlin)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:33:02 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey Lives
In-Reply-To: <09CEBBAF8C554126A4F87A8342852F5D@ophrdc.org>
References: <09CEBBAF8C554126A4F87A8342852F5D@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <4e23c7250901120533s545b9b83k3445b0097fb3c291@mail.gmail.com>

Hey Rich, congratulations! You are wiser than me: I ran the engine for the
very first time with the garage doors closed. I still find objects covered
in a thin layer of soot...........
Greetings from a cold and snowy Holland
Jack Aeckerlin
1964 BJ8 29432

2009/1/9 Rich C <richchrysler at quickclic.net>

> Hello all,
>
> This afternoon at approx. 1:10 PM EST, a 1964 Phase 1 BJ8 fired up again
> for
> the first time in about 25 years. This car has been undergoing a complete
> restoration (in the truest sense of the word) that began in August of 2006.
> We
> are pleased to say that all went very well, and the freshly rebuilt engine
> was
> run up to about 2000 RPM for about 20 minutes, then brought down to a
> smooth
> strong idle and was shut off.
> There's nothing like the sense of accomplishment as the engine warmed up,
> the
> thermostat opened, the smell of engine paint began to cure and burn in, and
> the pungent odour of a crisp exhaust spewed out the open garage doors into
> the
> cold and snowy winter afternoon.
> Now to finish the interior, the top and tonneau cover installations, and
> the
> detailing and adjusting of everything on this "new" car.
> Plans are that this dark BRG Phase 1 will be driven to the Kingston,
> Ontario
> AHCA Conclave in June where it will be judged in Concours.
>
> Rich Chrysler
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From 57healey at gmail.com  Mon Jan 12 06:55:15 2009
From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:55:15 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiast
In-Reply-To: <F47833023D7F46DC8B5B52D8CF4570BF@PC130022056027>
References: <E413D200D4864E90B0B37F1DB7BD08ED@ophrdc.org>
	<EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKGEKHDGAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
	<00c901c9745c$3f5be4d0$be13ae70$@net>
	<3F8EF87E3465440790C823A6320D4346@LeonardPCPC>
	<F47833023D7F46DC8B5B52D8CF4570BF@PC130022056027>
Message-ID: <743b1e2f0901120555w267668d6j7ef16741e9924d04@mail.gmail.com>

I have "Classic British Motor Racing" for the Wii.  It has a Healey in
the game, but the designers spelled it Healy

On 1/12/09, Jeff Capezzuti <jcapezzuti at aol.com> wrote:
> As a 32 year Big Healey owner I suggest, in addition to all of the previous
> great suggestions; that we get the cars in more movies like "Transformers"
> and somehow get them featured in Play station / X-Box games as well.  It
> might even be a "pretty neat" game to virtually restore old cars?? ??
> {Anyone in the gaming industry?}  If anyone has connections, pictures of
> current Hollywood stars driving Healeys never hurts...........
>
> Jeff
> Tampa
> '63 BJ7
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Len and/or Marge Hartnett
> Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 9:46 PM
> To: Healey Mail List
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats
>
> I believe that it's also the concept behind the August Ice Cream Social.
>
> (The Other) Len
> Vacaville, CA, USA
> 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Sims" <ahbn6 at verizon.net>
> To: "'Ronald J. Ray'" <ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net>; "'Rich C'"
> <richchrysler at quickclic.net>; "'Alan Seigrist'" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
> Cc: <Wilkmanracing at aol.com>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 6:19 PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats
>
>
>> On this subject, isn't this what the British Car Week was started for some
>> years ago???? Everyone getting in their cars in May and driving around.
>> Not
>> just Healeys but all marques.
>>
>> John Sims, BN6
>> Aberdeen, NJ
>>
>> www.healey6.com
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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1977 Newport '28

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Mon Jan 12 07:42:06 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:42:06 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Early BN7 MKII heat shield
References: <d3c477d10901111317h65aaa2f0s9a0e76ddc9fcbc81@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8E5F754FD1A24FB3A9689FE6A9E7AA18@ophrdc.org>

Hi John,

Do you really think that the setup you found on your car is not original to 
the car? I would highly doubt that all that was changed out at some time in 
the past. early pictures as seen in Robson's book can be excellent reference 
but one must be careful and keep in mind that some of his pictures are early 
BMC development pictures, some of which never actually went into production. 
For instance, the pair of pictures on page 67 is early stuff, but already 
has the double insulation fitted to the heat shield.
I would tend to photograph what you have for your records and go with what 
you found on your car.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John McElrath" <linsley46 at gmail.com>
To: <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 4:17 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Early BN7 MKII heat shield


> According the the restoration guide the early BN7 MKIIs had a head shield
> that had asbestos on one side only like the MK Is.  I am restoring a 1961
> BN7 MK II that based on thet build date was the third or fourth one made.
> It has the later heat shield that based on the condition must a have been 
> on
> the care for many, many, many years.  So far I have not see one of the 
> heat
> shields that should have been on my car at the factory.  When I look 
> closely
> at the pictures on pg 67 of Robson's book the big healey, the engine shown
> is an early one with the small balace tube - you can tell because the
> balance tube has the built in retainers for the gas line between the first
> two carbs.  The picture on Pg 66  (also and early car) does not indicate
> that the top of the heat shield has a asbestos cover - at least I don't 
> see
> it with my magnifying glass - you can't see the bottom one either.
>
> I am intersted in seeing some pictures of an early heat shield if anyone 
> has
> one that can be photographed.  Any other information would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> John
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From jcapezzuti at aol.com  Mon Jan 12 07:54:50 2009
From: jcapezzuti at aol.com (Jeff Capezzuti)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:54:50 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiast
In-Reply-To: <743b1e2f0901120555w267668d6j7ef16741e9924d04@mail.gmail.com>
References: <E413D200D4864E90B0B37F1DB7BD08ED@ophrdc.org>
	<EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKGEKHDGAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
	<00c901c9745c$3f5be4d0$be13ae70$@net>
	<3F8EF87E3465440790C823A6320D4346@LeonardPCPC>
	<F47833023D7F46DC8B5B52D8CF4570BF@PC130022056027>
	<743b1e2f0901120555w267668d6j7ef16741e9924d04@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BEE54F9C357340C4A97AB22C60557C00@PC130022056027>

Huh!  I've never heard of the game!  I'll have to check it out!  

I guess at 32 I'm out of touch with the "younger" generation as well!!!   I
thought I was still part of the group!!  

Uh ---- I can sense an early Mid Life Crisis coming....  time to add to my
collection and find that 100-6 I've been yearning for!





-----Original Message-----
From: Patton Dickson [mailto:57healey at gmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 8:55 AM
To: Jeff Capezzuti; Healey Mail List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiast

I have "Classic British Motor Racing" for the Wii.  It has a Healey in
the game, but the designers spelled it Healy

On 1/12/09, Jeff Capezzuti <jcapezzuti at aol.com> wrote:
> As a 32 year Big Healey owner I suggest, in addition to all of the
previous
> great suggestions; that we get the cars in more movies like "Transformers"
> and somehow get them featured in Play station / X-Box games as well.  It
> might even be a "pretty neat" game to virtually restore old cars?? ??
> {Anyone in the gaming industry?}  If anyone has connections, pictures of
> current Hollywood stars driving Healeys never hurts...........
>
> Jeff
> Tampa
> '63 BJ7
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Len and/or Marge Hartnett
> Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 9:46 PM
> To: Healey Mail List
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats
>
> I believe that it's also the concept behind the August Ice Cream Social.
>
> (The Other) Len
> Vacaville, CA, USA
> 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Sims" <ahbn6 at verizon.net>
> To: "'Ronald J. Ray'" <ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net>; "'Rich C'"
> <richchrysler at quickclic.net>; "'Alan Seigrist'" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
> Cc: <Wilkmanracing at aol.com>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 6:19 PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats
>
>
>> On this subject, isn't this what the British Car Week was started for
some
>> years ago???? Everyone getting in their cars in May and driving around.
>> Not
>> just Healeys but all marques.
>>
>> John Sims, BN6
>> Aberdeen, NJ
>>
>> www.healey6.com
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
>
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From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Mon Jan 12 08:21:05 2009
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:21:05 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Pistons
In-Reply-To: <c30.4b5a6e94.369aa164@aol.com>
References: <c30.4b5a6e94.369aa164@aol.com>
Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0150281B@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>

I have 2000 miles on the JE forged pistons. So far no problems and due
to their racing experience I don't expect any problems. I don't hear any
piston slap as I expected. There is slight start up smoke, though it
might be from guides also.
Ken Freese
65
BJ8

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of RAWDAWGS at aol.com
Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 5:12 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Pistons

Bad news. Was trying to get my BN4 that has been setting for years to
start and noticed a stuck valve. Thought maybe get here running and a
temp cycle will  free it up. Then noticed a bent pushrod and thought
might as well pull the head.  Did that and noticed the No 1 and 6
pistons are burned. Just a little at the  edge.(I will post some
pictures tomorrow). So it looks like I am going to need  some advice.I
am thinking about changing the pistons, with the engine in the  car. My
questions:

1. Am I crazy not to pull the lump and completely rebuild?
2. Who is the list favorite piston supplier currently?
3 No lead head? Yea or nay.
4 Wasn't there a guy rebuilding rocker assemblies? Need contact info

Sorry to bomb the list but I couldn't figure out how to search the
archives

Thanks Scott

From scvc70 at epix.net  Mon Jan 12 08:46:00 2009
From: scvc70 at epix.net (Carr&Edwards)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:46:00 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] horns
Message-ID: <AED7E9899FE34FDA8B50CCF0EBF84277@S0026273562>

Good morning Healey list,

We've been sorting out the jumble in the shop, and have found a box with
several Lucas horns in it, and are not sure whether any of them are from my
BN1 (still in pieces).  Does anyone know what the following fits?

Lucas horn, Model HF [HE?] 1748;   12V   70071E   10 56  [this date makes
"Healey" plausible]

Many thanks!
Sarah Carr
BN1 in (frozen) PA

From peter.svilans at rogers.com  Mon Jan 12 08:49:42 2009
From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:49:42 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Early BN7 MkII heat shield
Message-ID: <001401c974cd$62e37000$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>

Hi John,

According to the parts list, the first type of heat shield (AEC2065) and
balance pipe (AEC2068) began at engine 29E-H101.  Both were changed to the new
shield (AEC2128) and new balance pipe (AEC2115) at engine numbers 29E-H929
(and also for the individual engines 889, 890 and 892).

For what its worth,
Peter

From Warthodson at aol.com  Mon Jan 12 08:58:21 2009
From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:58:21 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Early BN7 MkII heat shield
Message-ID: <c3f.3f437e96.369cc29d@aol.com>

What is the visual difference between the two balance pipes & is there  any 
performance difference?
Gary 
 
 
In a message dated 1/12/2009 9:50:12 A.M. Central Standard Time,  
peter.svilans at rogers.com writes:

According to the parts list, the first type of heat shield (AEC2065)  and
balance pipe (AEC2068) began at engine 29E-H101.  Both were  changed to the 
new
shield (AEC2128) and new balance pipe (AEC2115) at  engine numbers 29E-H929
(and also for the individual engines 889, 890 and  892).


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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Mon Jan 12 09:42:54 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:42:54 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] horns
References: <AED7E9899FE34FDA8B50CCF0EBF84277@S0026273562>
Message-ID: <4A8E984273A6417584B6EC04936D18B0@ophrdc.org>

That horn would be the same series (Lucas Altette) as your Hundred, but with 
a build date of 10 56 it must have come off a 100/Six. Your car should be 
fitted witha high note and a low note HF 1748.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carr&Edwards" <scvc70 at epix.net>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 10:46 AM
Subject: [Healeys] horns


> Good morning Healey list,
>
> We've been sorting out the jumble in the shop, and have found a box with
> several Lucas horns in it, and are not sure whether any of them are from 
> my
> BN1 (still in pieces).  Does anyone know what the following fits?
>
> Lucas horn, Model HF [HE?] 1748;   12V   70071E   10 56  [this date makes
> "Healey" plausible]
>
> Many thanks!
> Sarah Carr
> BN1 in (frozen) PA
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From peter.svilans at rogers.com  Mon Jan 12 09:49:08 2009
From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:49:08 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield
Message-ID: <000c01c974d5$cbbbd330$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>

John

Here is a nice side view of the new 29E engine showing the early (single-layer
of asbestos) heat shield from p.193 of Browning & Needham's 'Healeys and
Austin-Healeys'

And Gary, I would imagine that only a few hundred numbers into the new
triple-carb 29E motor, they were still ironing out running and overheating
problems, rather than improving the 'performance' as such, with their bigger
balance pipe and better heat shield.  By the way, the carb return springs were
changed at that same point as well.  Even with two asbestos layers the fuel in
the rear bowl could STILL boil on occasion....

Best
Peter

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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Mon Jan 12 09:54:18 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:54:18 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Early BN7 MkII heat shield
References: <c3f.3f437e96.369cc29d@aol.com>
Message-ID: <9B63E4F21B6547B78E47E3527C04E719@ophrdc.org>

The early balance pipe is slightly smaller diameter, and has two S shaped 
brackets welded to it to hold and locate the long petroflex fuel line from 
number 1 to number 2 carb. I believe also the early setup used brass floats 
in the float chambers where as the conical nylon ones came later at the same 
time as the larger balance pipe.
Also as John described in his original posting, apparently the heat shield 
originally did not have a layer of insulation on the carb side of the steel 
shield, it only was applied on the engine side. After engine 29E H929, the 
extra insulation plate was added to the carb side, necessitating an extra 
1/4" spacer between shield and carb to bring the carb clearance further out 
and clear the new insulation.
I had a late tricarb many years ago (engine 29E RU H 5211) with the later 
arrangement, and the only problems I ever had were from being fully up to 
temperature, shutting off for a few minutes (such as at a gas station) then 
resuming driving. The rear carb would percolate and stumble for a minute or 
so until fresh cooler fuel arrived.
Therefore I'd surmise that they were attempting to keep the carbs as 
insulated as possible from almost the beginning. It was otherwise a 
fantastic setup, easy to maintain and got consistantly about 3 MPG better 
than any other Healey six.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Warthodson at aol.com>
To: <peter.svilans at rogers.com>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 10:58 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Early BN7 MkII heat shield


> What is the visual difference between the two balance pipes & is there 
> any
> performance difference?
> Gary
>
>
> In a message dated 1/12/2009 9:50:12 A.M. Central Standard Time,
> peter.svilans at rogers.com writes:
>
> According to the parts list, the first type of heat shield (AEC2065)  and
> balance pipe (AEC2068) began at engine 29E-H101.  Both were  changed to 
> the
> new
> shield (AEC2128) and new balance pipe (AEC2115) at  engine numbers 
> 29E-H929
> (and also for the individual engines 889, 890 and  892).
>
>
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From peter.svilans at rogers.com  Mon Jan 12 10:08:12 2009
From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:08:12 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Early BN7 KMk II heat shield
Message-ID: <002001c974d8$59e2bf00$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>

So true, Rich !  Still rubbing it in, twenty years later   :-)

We would tour long distances together back in the eighties, and his tricarb
consistently took less fuel than my BN 6 at the same fill up points.  Argh.
Good times !

Peter

From linsley46 at gmail.com  Mon Jan 12 10:14:13 2009
From: linsley46 at gmail.com (John McElrath)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:14:13 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield
In-Reply-To: <000c01c974d5$cbbbd330$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>
References: <000c01c974d5$cbbbd330$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>
Message-ID: <d3c477d10901120914y62761b7due878336cc09e6b32@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks - This is a great picture to add to my collection - but I wonder if
this is the early or late heat shield. In the picture in Robson's book on
page 65 the asbestos looks like it is on the bottom side of the heat shield
and not the top.

The boiling over problem was a big issue with my first tri-carb - the car
definately had to be in tune an running properly.  This is also one of the
reasons I wonder about the comments I have read that says there was no
overflow pipes on the early cars.  All the previous cars has overflow pipes
that I am aware of and it would see strange that Healey would knowling sell
a car that would pump gas onto a hot exhaust system. They already knew that
the BT7 could dump gas onto the manifold and took care of that.

It may well be that the first own of this car changed to the later heat
shield and added the overflow drains to solve the problems.  I just don't
know and can't find the orginal owner yet.  Someone over the years did some
pretty bad body work on this car so they weren't too careful.  They painted
the red interior black and the black car white over everything.

Thanks for your help.

John
On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 11:49 AM, Peter Svilans <peter.svilans at rogers.com>wrote:

>  John
>
> Here is a nice side view of the new 29E engine showing the early
> (single-layer of asbestos) heat shield from p.193 of Browning & Needham's
> 'Healeys and Austin-Healeys'
>
> And Gary, I would imagine that only a few hundred numbers into the new
> triple-carb 29E motor, they were still ironing out running and overheating
> problems, rather than improving the 'performance' as such, with their bigger
> balance pipe and better heat shield.  By the way, the carb return springs
> were changed at that same point as well.  Even with two asbestos layers the
> fuel in the rear bowl could STILL boil on occasion....
>
> Best
> Peter

From peter.svilans at rogers.com  Mon Jan 12 10:32:01 2009
From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:32:01 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BN7 MkII heat shield
Message-ID: <000e01c974db$ad8627c0$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>

John,

The original photo in Needham's book clearly shows the plain metal side with
only the pop rivets visible on the top face, a carryover from the similar
HD-6 shield, on close examination. Also, the late type shield has four small
diameter holes in a row in the asbestos face just below the manifolds, which
aren't seen in the Needham pic.  The email-grade pic I sent you probably isn't
great.

Best
Peter

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Jan 12 11:03:40 2009
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:03:40 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Early BN7 KMk II heat shield
In-Reply-To: <002001c974d8$59e2bf00$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>
Message-ID: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJEEKMCEAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<...and his tricarb consistently took less fuel than my BN 6 
at the same fill up points.>>

BUT Peter, it WAS due to the fact that you had your foot 
On-the-floor just trying to keep up with Rich (as I do recall
both cars<VBG>) !!

Ed
'63 BJ-7 (Hortense THE Healey wearing STD plates	AH BJ 7	)

PS:  Peter, checked out Conclave '89 RE-VISITED on my site??
(Very Big Sigh)<G>

From 57healey at gmail.com  Mon Jan 12 11:04:26 2009
From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:04:26 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiast
In-Reply-To: <BEE54F9C357340C4A97AB22C60557C00@PC130022056027>
References: <E413D200D4864E90B0B37F1DB7BD08ED@ophrdc.org>
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	<00c901c9745c$3f5be4d0$be13ae70$@net>
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	<743b1e2f0901120555w267668d6j7ef16741e9924d04@mail.gmail.com>
	<BEE54F9C357340C4A97AB22C60557C00@PC130022056027>
Message-ID: <743b1e2f0901121004k7dec8c4bg78ab9a9bdad2052d@mail.gmail.com>

I bought my 100-6 at 34 (5 1/2 years ago)  You are right on track

On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 8:54 AM, Jeff Capezzuti <jcapezzuti at aol.com> wrote:


> Uh ---- I can sense an early Mid Life Crisis coming....  time to add to my
> collection and find that 100-6 I've been yearning for!

-- 
Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX
1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."
1977 Newport '28

From peter.svilans at rogers.com  Mon Jan 12 11:26:54 2009
From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:26:54 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Early BN7 Mk II heat shield
Message-ID: <000801c974e3$58a3fc70$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>

BUT Peter, it WAS due to the fact that you had your foot
On-the-floor just trying to keep up with Rich (as I do recall
both cars<VBG>) !!


That may be true, Ed, but on the trip to the Wisconsin Conclave, the cop gave
us BOTH speeding tickets !  At the same time.

Great pics of the Niagara Conclave !    I designed the logo and built the
giant styrofoam backdrop behind the lectern using buckets of glitter stuck on
with white glue..  It hung in my son's room for a couple of years before there
was more glitter on the floor than on the logo itself, and it had to go.

I still have five hours of unedited VHS footage which Liz and I took at that
event.  Never got done because I no longer worked at the TV studio where I
edited the Conclave 80 tape.

Best
Peter

From jcapezzuti at aol.com  Mon Jan 12 12:02:54 2009
From: jcapezzuti at aol.com (Jeff Capezzuti)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:02:54 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiast
In-Reply-To: <743b1e2f0901121004k7dec8c4bg78ab9a9bdad2052d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <E413D200D4864E90B0B37F1DB7BD08ED@ophrdc.org>
	<EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKGEKHDGAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
	<00c901c9745c$3f5be4d0$be13ae70$@net>
	<3F8EF87E3465440790C823A6320D4346@LeonardPCPC>
	<F47833023D7F46DC8B5B52D8CF4570BF@PC130022056027>
	<743b1e2f0901120555w267668d6j7ef16741e9924d04@mail.gmail.com>
	<BEE54F9C357340C4A97AB22C60557C00@PC130022056027>
	<743b1e2f0901121004k7dec8c4bg78ab9a9bdad2052d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <554D9FC48C4248AFAB5BFE46209B9668@PC130022056027>

Nice!  Hopefully I'll be able to find one to restore with my two sons one
day!

-----Original Message-----
From: Patton Dickson [mailto:57healey at gmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:04 PM
To: Jeff Capezzuti
Cc: Healey Mail List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiast

I bought my 100-6 at 34 (5 1/2 years ago)  You are right on track

On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 8:54 AM, Jeff Capezzuti <jcapezzuti at aol.com> wrote:


> Uh ---- I can sense an early Mid Life Crisis coming....  time to add to my
> collection and find that 100-6 I've been yearning for!

-- 
Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX
1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."
1977 Newport '28

From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Mon Jan 12 12:25:17 2009
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:25:17 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] Early BN7 MkII heat shield
In-Reply-To: <c3f.3f437e96.369cc29d@aol.com>
References: <c3f.3f437e96.369cc29d@aol.com>
Message-ID: <000901c974eb$8147c230$83d74690$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>

Well, I've not read much on this string but I did pick up on the balance
pipe question. The later ones are fatter....they carry more or is it less at
that stage of an SU? Less is more as they often say!?
Simon 

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Warthodson at aol.com
Sent: 12 January 2009 15:58
To: peter.svilans at rogers.com; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Early BN7 MkII heat shield

What is the visual difference between the two balance pipes & is there  any 
performance difference?
Gary 
 
 
In a message dated 1/12/2009 9:50:12 A.M. Central Standard Time,  
peter.svilans at rogers.com writes:

According to the parts list, the first type of heat shield (AEC2065)  and
balance pipe (AEC2068) began at engine 29E-H101.  Both were  changed to the 
new
shield (AEC2128) and new balance pipe (AEC2115) at  engine numbers 29E-H929
(and also for the individual engines 889, 890 and  892).


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From quenty at ntelos.net  Mon Jan 12 13:31:31 2009
From: quenty at ntelos.net (David Schweninger)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:31:31 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Early BN7 MKII heat shield
In-Reply-To: <8E5F754FD1A24FB3A9689FE6A9E7AA18@ophrdc.org>
References: <d3c477d10901111317h65aaa2f0s9a0e76ddc9fcbc81@mail.gmail.com>
	<8E5F754FD1A24FB3A9689FE6A9E7AA18@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <5FF260F6-FB1F-4968-BCE3-80C8F209CA9D@ntelos.net>

I bought a heat shield from VB in 1992. It had white, what we called  
"fireboard", on the top side only. In 2002 I sent it back and they  
replaced it with one that had gray pulverized card board on both  
sides. I wish I had stuck with the first one.

Dave and Daisy


On Jan 12, 2009, at 9:42 AM, Rich C wrote:

Hi John,

Do you really think that the setup you found on your car is not  
original to the car? I would highly doubt that all that was changed  
out at some time in the past. early pictures as seen in Robson's book  
can be excellent reference but one must be careful and keep in mind  
that some of his pictures are early BMC development pictures, some of  
which never actually went into production. For instance, the pair of  
pictures on page 67 is early stuff, but already has the double  
insulation fitted to the heat shield.
I would tend to photograph what you have for your records and go with  
what you found on your car.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- From: "John McElrath" <linsley46 at gmail.com>
To: <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 4:17 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Early BN7 MKII heat shield

From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com  Mon Jan 12 14:25:20 2009
From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:25:20 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiast
In-Reply-To: <554D9FC48C4248AFAB5BFE46209B9668@PC130022056027>
References: <E413D200D4864E90B0B37F1DB7BD08ED@ophrdc.org>
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	<554D9FC48C4248AFAB5BFE46209B9668@PC130022056027>
Message-ID: <000801c974fc$46c4e820$d44eb860$@com>

Fellow Healeyoids,
I think that it is important to pass on the enthusiasm for our hobby to
future generations.  I would LOVE to find another Healey to restore with it
my 3 1/2 year old daughter.  My wife thinks that I'm nuts. Maybe when she is
8-10 years old.

My kid and I bought a 1958 AMF Scat car off of Ebay last winter and restored
it.  She helped me sand the parts and bolt the car back together with brand
new shinny nuts, washers and bolts.  In the process, she picked up a couple
four letter words in her vocabulary that I wished she hadn't.  Other than
the undesired development in her lexicon, she had a real fun time and
appeared to get a sense of accomplishment in the end.  A Healey project
would be a real opportunity for a kid's mind to flourish.  I think that it
helps kids develop their cognitive, spatial and problem solving skills as
well.

I remember seeing Healeys, Jaguars, Minis and Cobras and pictures of these
cars when I was very young, like 5-8 years old.
I thought these cars were so cool looking and wondered why other cars didn't
look nearly as cool.  When I was young (born in 58), the aesthetics of these
cars was incredible.  You didn't see them very often and when you did you
just drooled.  In about 1969, there was a guy who had a white Jaguar XKE
coupe about six blocks from my house.  My friends and I used to ride our
bikes over to his house and just stand there straddling our bikes across the
street gawking at such a beautiful sculpture.  It was breathtaking.  That
same year my brother picked up a 1963 BJ7 (#19669) for $425.  I was in love
with Healeys from that day on. I still wonder what became of that car.   

So, basically what I'm getting at is that I think the desire and enthusiasm
develops very early in life.  I think that we develop a sense of beauty,
proportion and symmetry during our adolescence.  Of course there are also
socio-cultural components which influence our behavior.  We become
interested and appreciate cars based upon what our families and friends have
and expose us to.  Those cars almost always have positive attributes
attached to them and we fondly remember them later in life then obtain one
and try to recapture our past.

Randy
Healey-Archaeologist

63 BJ7
60 BT7
66 Cobra replica
06 Mini Cooper S

From glemon at neb.rr.com  Mon Jan 12 15:00:40 2009
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (glemon at neb.rr.com)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:00:40 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiast
In-Reply-To: <000801c974fc$46c4e820$d44eb860$@com>
Message-ID: <20090112220040.1CXJ4.84950.root@hrndva-web12-z02>

Randy's story of his youth is not too much different than mine, and I am sure many other listers as well.  Big Healeys, Jags, Triumphs and MGs made an imprint on my young brain that will not go away.  

In addition to the "look at the shiny car" shows which are good PR, and driving the cars around do you ever just park your car in the driveway for a few hours on a nice day? (I used to just so I could look out the window and enjoy the view).  There may be a young Healey enthusiast who will be "scarred for life" in the neighborhood.  I think the very young kids like the cars because they are more to their scale, and open to look at when the top is down, than full size sedans and SUVs.  I have gotten lots of favorable looks and comments from High school age as well, some high schools do car shows, our club has been trying to get a few brit cars out to each of these in our area.

We also do some speed driving events (autocrosses) with our local club, some of the younger (and older) Miata, BMW and other performance car guys are usually drawn into these events (and also impressed by how fast a hot rodded brit roadster can go around the cones).  I think we will get some of them to come over from the dark side and see the light.

From rccpl1 at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 12 15:09:38 2009
From: rccpl1 at yahoo.com (john doe)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:09:38 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] glove box lock
Message-ID: <680393.11282.qm@web30403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

hi still looking for one someone sent me an email a while ago but lost it if anyone can help i would appreciate it also have a bj8 radiator for sale and a centershift trans for sale anyone interested let me know

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Mon Jan 12 15:26:30 2009
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:26:30 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] FW:  Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiast
Message-ID: <012f01c97504$d5b11100$81133300$@net>

Don't forget also that many of us come from the era (50's) when the car
companies (basically Detroit) made a BIG deal of the change to the new model
year. Searchlights, high school marching bands, etc etc etc dragging crowds
to the showroom to ooh and aah. When I was a freshman at Berkeley, I can
still remember the excitement of the drastically restyled GM products and
the crowds of students like me down at the local Buick dealership (I believe
on Shattuck Avenue) to see the Electra, Invicta and other new models. I can
remember that the dealers in my home town had only one or two demo models.
You had to sit with the salesman and pick out the options that you wanted
and the color scheme. Then, the order was sent to Detroit or the nearest
assembly plant and you WAITED sometimes several weeks for YOUR car to be
manufactured and delivered. Dealers did not have lots with literally
hundreds of cars on them as they do now. My first company provided car
(1968) came with no radio or heater - those were options and were added by
the factory, not the dealer in most cases so you just had to wait. And,
there was always the option of taking a train to Detroit to drive the car
back home to save on the transportation charges.

That process made cars a BIG deal. The anticipation of the new models, the
wait for your parents to get delivery of their new car only added to the
enthusiasm of being in that wonderous age. Now, who knows when a model year
ends and the new one begins. Cars have over the years denigrated from a real
excitable product changing every year with a lot of hoopla to a commodity
product and that is all that many of the younger generation knows. 

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

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of glemon at neb.rr.com
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 5:01 PM
To: Randy Dickson; 'Healey Mail List'
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiast

Randy's story of his youth is not too much different than mine, and I am
sure many other listers as well.  Big Healeys, Jags, Triumphs and MGs made
an imprint on my young brain that will not go away.  

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Jan 12 19:39:06 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:39:06 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield
In-Reply-To: <000c01c974d5$cbbbd330$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>
References: <000c01c974d5$cbbbd330$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901121839v71a829a2t6aecf3d7023c5ccc@mail.gmail.com>

If you jet hot the headers, it will help immeasurably with boiling over on
the carbs.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 12:49 AM, Peter Svilans <peter.svilans at rogers.com>wrote:

> John
>
> Here is a nice side view of the new 29E engine showing the early
> (single-layer
> of asbestos) heat shield from p.193 of Browning & Needham's 'Healeys and
> Austin-Healeys'
>
> And Gary, I would imagine that only a few hundred numbers into the new
> triple-carb 29E motor, they were still ironing out running and overheating
> problems, rather than improving the 'performance' as such, with their
> bigger
> balance pipe and better heat shield.  By the way, the carb return springs
> were
> changed at that same point as well.  Even with two asbestos layers the fuel
> in
> the rear bowl could STILL boil on occasion....
>
> Best
> Peter
>
> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of
> Email0721.jpg]
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From fortee9er at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 12 20:42:52 2009
From: fortee9er at yahoo.com (Jorge Garcia)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:42:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 starter removal
Message-ID: <938466.17112.qm@web54502.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

I am in the process of removing the starter from my BJ8 so far I have removed all cable connections from the solenoid plus removed the top bolt.
The problem is the bottom bolt. Do I need to elevate the car in order to have access to the nut for the bottom bolt? Access to the bottom bolt head is no problem since I removed the transmission tunnel cover. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. 
Second question: Is the solenoid grounded by being fastened to the chasis? I found that the solenoid had come loose from frame and was wondering if this may be the cause of my inop starter.
Thanks
Jorge Garcia

From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Mon Jan 12 20:55:17 2009
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:55:17 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield/ Jet Hot the Headers?
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0901121839v71a829a2t6aecf3d7023c5ccc@mail.gmail.com>
References: <000c01c974d5$cbbbd330$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>
	<ff59076c0901121839v71a829a2t6aecf3d7023c5ccc@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <COL106-W546120433B18A0F1A1CDFEC0D90@phx.gbl>

Jet Hot what? Are you talking about headers?  Or, stock cast-iron exhaust
manifolds?  The stock set-up has an aluminum intake manifold directly bolted
up to the VERY HOT iron exhaust manifold. What were they thinking? Did they
forget that the exhaust heat will go directly from the aluminum intake
manifold right into the aluminum carburetor? Why is anyone surprised that fuel
boiling over in the back carb, or, any carb for that matter, was not
anticipated?  Aluminum transfers heat faster than stink. My suggestion is (1)
modify the connection between the cast-iron exhaust manifold and the aluminum
intake manifold (because no one drives their Healey in the middle of winter
and needs that extra heat), or (2) replace the exhaust manifold with a set of
tubular headers. Then, in either case, ceramic coat (Jet Hot is a brand name)
the exhaust manifold / or / header because it will retain more heat within and
reduce the under carb/bonnet temperature. Cooler carbs/fuel make more power
and eliminate many unnecessary problems.    Richard Mayor
> Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:39:06 +0800> From: healey.nut at gmail.com> To:
peter.svilans at rogers.com> CC: healeys at autox.team.net; linsley46 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield> > If you jet hot the headers, it
will help immeasurably with boiling over on> the carbs.> > Alan> > '52 A90>
'53 BN1> '64 BJ8> >
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Jan 12 21:01:59 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:01:59 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield/ Jet Hot the Headers?
In-Reply-To: <COL106-W546120433B18A0F1A1CDFEC0D90@phx.gbl>
References: <000c01c974d5$cbbbd330$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>
	<ff59076c0901121839v71a829a2t6aecf3d7023c5ccc@mail.gmail.com>
	<COL106-W546120433B18A0F1A1CDFEC0D90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901122001k2d9eec32m6416cf5b6f02c518@mail.gmail.com>

Sorry, to be clear I meant the exhaust headers, not the intake manifolds.

I've Jet-Hotted two of my 4 LBCs and the difference is very noticeable.  The
BJ8 is being restored now - it is next for this treatment.

On very hot days I get vapor lock type symptoms in the BJ8 because of
boiling fuel in the carb float chambers...  I know coating the headers will
get rid of this problem.  I used to have hot-day boiling over issues too on
the A90 - that's completely gone now.  Jet-Hotted the Jag Mk IX because it
was heating the AC lines I installed... now that's no longer a problem
either!

My cars are very sensitive to this stuff - Hong Kong is HOT and humid in the
summer.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 11:55 AM, richard mayor <mayorrichard at hotmail.com>wrote:

>  Jet Hot what? Are you talking about headers?  Or, stock cast-iron exhaust
> manifolds?  The stock set-up has an aluminum intake manifold directly bolted
> up to the VERY HOT iron exhaust manifold. What were they thinking? Did they
> forget that the exhaust heat will go directly from the aluminum intake
> manifold right into the aluminum carburetor? Why is anyone surprised
> that fuel boiling over in the back carb, or, any carb for that matter, was
> not anticipated?  Aluminum transfers heat faster than stink. My suggestion
> is (1) modify the connection between the cast-iron exhaust manifold and the
> aluminum intake manifold (because no one drives their Healey in the middle
> of winter and needs that extra heat), or (2) replace the exhaust manifold
> with a set of tubular headers. Then, in either case, ceramic coat (Jet Hot
> is a brand name) the exhaust manifold / or / header because it will retain
> more heat within and reduce the under carb/bonnet temperature. Cooler
> carbs/fuel make more power and eliminate many unnecessary problems.
> Richard Mayor
>
>
> > Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:39:06 +0800
> > From: healey.nut at gmail.com
> > To: peter.svilans at rogers.com
> > CC: healeys at autox.team.net; linsley46 at gmail.com
> > Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield
> >
> > If you jet hot the headers, it will help immeasurably with boiling over
> on
> > the carbs.
> >
> > Alan
> <http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_allup_explore_012009>

From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Tue Jan 13 04:09:21 2009
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:09:21 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield/ Jet Hot the Headers?
In-Reply-To: <COL106-W546120433B18A0F1A1CDFEC0D90@phx.gbl>
References: <000c01c974d5$cbbbd330$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>
	<ff59076c0901121839v71a829a2t6aecf3d7023c5ccc@mail.gmail.com>
	<COL106-W546120433B18A0F1A1CDFEC0D90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <496C7661.6020803@earthlink.net>

Richard,

Agree with what you've said; just wanted to point out that there is an 
insulating gasket/shim between the intake and exhaust manifolds.

Bob
62 BT7

richard mayor wrote:
> Jet Hot what? Are you talking about headers?  Or, stock cast-iron exhaust
> manifolds?  The stock set-up has an aluminum intake manifold directly bolted
> up to the VERY HOT iron exhaust manifold. What were they thinking? Did they
> forget that the exhaust heat will go directly from the aluminum intake
> manifold right into the aluminum carburetor? Why is anyone surprised that fuel
> boiling over in the back carb, or, any carb for that matter, was not
> anticipated?  Aluminum transfers heat faster than stink. My suggestion is (1)
> modify the connection between the cast-iron exhaust manifold and the aluminum
> intake manifold (because no one drives their Healey in the middle of winter
> and needs that extra heat), or (2) replace the exhaust manifold with a set of
> tubular headers. Then, in either case, ceramic coat (Jet Hot is a brand name)
> the exhaust manifold / or / header because it will retain more heat within and
> reduce the under carb/bonnet temperature. Cooler carbs/fuel make more power
> and eliminate many unnecessary problems.    Richard Mayor
>> Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:39:06 +0800> From: healey.nut at gmail.com> To:
> peter.svilans at rogers.com> CC: healeys at autox.team.net; linsley46 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield> > If you jet hot the headers, it
> will help immeasurably with boiling over on> the carbs.> > Alan> > '52 A90>
> '53 BN1> '64 BJ8> >
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From Editorgary at aol.com  Tue Jan 13 07:08:13 2009
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:08:13 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Showing your car
Message-ID: <cad.48371abf.369dfa4d@aol.com>

In a message dated 1/13/09 3:11:52 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes:


> In addition to the "look at the shiny car" shows which are good PR, and
> driving the cars around do you ever just park your car in the driveway for a
few
> hours on a nice day? (I used to just so I could look out the window and
> enjoy the view). 
>
In my little town, we have a lot of gearheads, so several years ago during a
regional car show we decided we should get together every Saturday morning for
coffee, and to share information, whatever. So at least twice a month, I pull
the Healey out of the garage, dust it off, and drive it the long way down
town for a few hours, when it sits alongside a Ford Model T, a Pierce Arrow
cabriolet, a 69 Boss Mustang, a Wills Ste. Claire, a Triumph TR3, and assorted
other interesting stuff. We see any number of young parents doing their
Saturday
morning shopping with their kids, wandering through with the kids really
amazed
at all the old cars, and their parents telling them the old family stories of
cars once owned.
Whether or not it will foster a love of BRITISH cars, it at least teaches the
kids, and reminds their parents, of the days when not all cars looked alike.
Best,
Gary



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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Tue Jan 13 08:21:29 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8Healeys)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:21:29 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 starter removal
In-Reply-To: <938466.17112.qm@web54502.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <938466.17112.qm@web54502.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <000701c97592$9bffd700$d3ff8500$@rr.com>

Hi, Jorge -
I raise the car to remove the bottom bolt from the starter.  The only way to
get at it from the top is bending over the fender, and that is most
uncomfortable even if you can reach the bolt/nut with wrenches.

The ground for the white/red wire to the solenoid from the ignition switch
is by the fastening of the solenoid to the chassis.  This circuit activates
the internal solenoid pull-in coil to connect the battery directly to the
starter.  These heavy connections are not grounded to the chassis at the
solenoid (the ground is at the starter attach bolts), but if the solenoid
attachment to the chassis is loose, the solenoid itself may not work via the
ignition switch.  You can use the button on the back of the solenoid to
bypass the solenoid coil and operate the starter whether the solenoid is
attached to the chassis or not.   Assuming that all the external connections
are clean and tight, the starter should operate when the button is pressed
(make sure the car is in neutral!).  If not, then the starter is probably
faulty, or the internal solenoid battery/starter contacts are.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Jorge Garcia
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 10:43 PM
To: Austin Healey mailing_list
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 starter removal

I am in the process of removing the starter from my BJ8 so far I have
removed all cable connections from the solenoid plus removed the top bolt.
The problem is the bottom bolt. Do I need to elevate the car in order to
have access to the nut for the bottom bolt? Access to the bottom bolt head
is no problem since I removed the transmission tunnel cover. Any advice will
be greatly appreciated. 
Second question: Is the solenoid grounded by being fastened to the chasis? I
found that the solenoid had come loose from frame and was wondering if this
may be the cause of my inop starter.
Thanks
Jorge Garcia

From ah3000me at gmail.com  Tue Jan 13 08:25:49 2009
From: ah3000me at gmail.com (T W)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:25:49 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] boot handles and inserts
Message-ID: <d9b7a14d0901130725u7dd05c4cpcb5d4863a0deeda1@mail.gmail.com>

Hi everyone,

I'm looking at two boot handles for my BJ8.  One came with the car and
appears to be an original boot handle.   The other is a reproduction
(I think) handle and is in better shape than the one on my car, so I'd
like to use the repro handle on my car..

My problem is that the lock inserts that fit the original handle are
too short for the reproduction handle.  I have a couple of inserts (FP
and FS series).  These inserts are 133 mm in length.   When I put
these any of these inserts in the original handle, the top of the
insert is flush with the top of the handle.   When I put any of these
inserts in the reproduction handle, the top of the insert is 2 to 3 mm
below the top of the handle.

Does anyone have any experience trying to use the older inserts in the
newer boot handles?     Or is there a longer tumbler that comes with
the repro boot handle?

thanks,

Tom

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Tue Jan 13 08:32:48 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8Healeys)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:32:48 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield/ Jet Hot the Headers?
In-Reply-To: <COL106-W546120433B18A0F1A1CDFEC0D90@phx.gbl>
References: <000c01c974d5$cbbbd330$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>
	<ff59076c0901121839v71a829a2t6aecf3d7023c5ccc@mail.gmail.com>
	<COL106-W546120433B18A0F1A1CDFEC0D90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <000801c97594$30c2eb60$9248c220$@rr.com>

"...(because no one drives their Healey in the middle of winter and needs
that extra heat)...."

Hmmm..  Next weekend there will be three BJ8s traveling from the coast of
North Carolina over to Winston-Salem (about 250 miles) for the annual Triad
AHC annual party.  It's 32F in Winston-Salem right now (47 here in
Havelock), but the temperatures over there are forecast to be around 19 - 29
F for the party.  A little extra heat will probably be appreciated.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

From pete_groh at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 13 08:59:10 2009
From: pete_groh at yahoo.com (Pete Groh)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:59:10 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Healey glove box lock on e-bay 320331699975 FP670?
Message-ID: <137590.85528.qm@web36802.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

A car friend alerted me to a glove box lock on e-bay. Per the remarks in the
posting, appears with a FP lock insert may actually be from a Nash
Metropolitan. I have some Nash Metro glove box locks for sale, FP lock insert
that can be used on the BJ8's. I also have one used BJ8 glove box lock with
the chrome housing also available. Any one interested, can contact me on
prices off the list. My glove box locks also include a key cut to code, or can
provide a wilmot breeden keys stamped UNION to work the lock.

I also have one extra lock insert with the FS### in case other BJ8 owners
purchased the Nash Metropolitan glove box locks in the past.

At Hershey PA this past year, I did see a Nash Healey car that had the glove
box lock with a FA ###. I believe Steve B, can advise owner of BJ8's if any
build record had recorded the FP lock insert's.

"Hello Is there a number like FS 882 or other on it? Many thanks Rainer
Jan-12-09 A:  Hi Rainer and thanks for your interest. You are referring to the
key code number. All BJ-8 glove box locks have their key code stamped on the
tumbler face. However, this would not be an FS prefix but rather an FP one. In
this case it is FP 670. Usually FS keys were used for the ignition key. Hope
this info is of help. Regards, Brad"
Kind regards
Pete Groh   (KeyGuy)
9957 Frederick Rd
Ellicott City, Md. 21042-3647 U.S.A.
Phone 443 912-4740 cell 410 750-2352 evening

From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com  Tue Jan 13 09:48:59 2009
From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:48:59 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter!
In-Reply-To: <000801c97594$30c2eb60$9248c220$@rr.com>
References: <000c01c974d5$cbbbd330$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>
	<ff59076c0901121839v71a829a2t6aecf3d7023c5ccc@mail.gmail.com>
	<COL106-W546120433B18A0F1A1CDFEC0D90@phx.gbl>
	<000801c97594$30c2eb60$9248c220$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <000001c9759e$d5d68c60$8183a520$@com>

Fellow Healeyoids,
Are we all becoming soft here in our old age?  
I certainly would not be opposed to driving my Healey in the winter if I
didn't have to worry about the salt.  If the roads were dry why not?  The
driving season is just too short here in NE Wisconsin. 

Back in college in eastern Iowa in the late 70s, I used to drive my Healey
year around.  I had a rust-bucket 57 BN4 with a rat-gnawed top that would
blow off at anything above 30mph.  The last 3/4 of the winter I drove the
car (sans top) to the store to get beer, to class and to play ice hockey.

My brother had a 63 BJ7 in college in the late 60s in central Iowa.  He
would park it on the hill in front of our house because the starter motor
was bad and he had no money or place to fix it.  He pop stated the car every
morning to drive to class.  Some mornings he would have to shovel a narrow
path down the street so that the car's rear wheels would catch and not slide
on the snow so that the car would pop start.  He still says that when he
used to get into the car the seat cushion was frozen and his head would be
hitting the inside of the convertible top.  After a half hour, his ass would
warm up the cushion it would sink down to an acceptable height.

Randy
Healey Archaeologist
63 BJ7
60 BT7
66 Cobra replica
06 Mini Cooper S



-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of BJ8Healeys
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:33 AM
To: 'healeys'
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield/ Jet Hot the Headers?

"...(because no one drives their Healey in the middle of winter and needs
that extra heat)...."

Hmmm..  Next weekend there will be three BJ8s traveling from the coast of
North Carolina over to Winston-Salem (about 250 miles) for the annual Triad
AHC annual party.  It's 32F in Winston-Salem right now (47 here in
Havelock), but the temperatures over there are forecast to be around 19 - 29
F for the party.  A little extra heat will probably be appreciated.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

From don at anglesey.us  Tue Jan 13 10:28:37 2009
From: don at anglesey.us (Don )
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:28:37 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Pistons
In-Reply-To: <c30.4b5a6e94.369aa164@aol.com>
Message-ID: <!~!UENERkVCMDkAAQACAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABgAAAAAAAAA0URZJ8mcIE6Bk2YxB8q6GMKAAAAQAAAA48sq9eG32ka/G59p577UFwEAAAAA@anglesey.us>

Scott,
In the early 80's I dropped a valve and it put some nice dents in the
top of the piston.  I just rebuilt the head and got another 15 or more
years of driving.  It was still running strong when I rebuilt in 2000.
If your BN4 is an early model (2639cc) it will have clamp type rods and
pistons for these rods can be hard to find depending on bore needed.  I
had to change over to the 3000 bush type rods and pistons.
FWIW,
Don
57' BN4 

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of RAWDAWGS at aol.com
Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 6:12 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Pistons

Bad news. Was trying to get my BN4 that has been setting for years to
start  
and noticed a stuck valve. Thought maybe get here running and a temp
cycle 
will  free it up. Then noticed a bent pushrod and thought might as well
pull the 
head.  Did that and noticed the No 1 and 6 pistons are burned. Just a
little 
at the  edge.(I will post some pictures tomorrow). So it looks like I am
going 
to need  some advice.I am thinking about changing the pistons, with the
engine 
in the  car. My questions:
 
1. Am I crazy not to pull the lump and completely rebuild?
2. Who is the list favorite piston supplier currently?
3 No lead head? Yea or nay.
4 Wasn't there a guy rebuilding rocker assemblies? Need contact info
 
Sorry to bomb the list but I couldn't figure out how to search the
archives
 
Thanks Scott

From e-wilkins at cox.net  Tue Jan 13 11:06:21 2009
From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:06:21 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter!
In-Reply-To: <000001c9759e$d5d68c60$8183a520$@com>
References: <000c01c974d5$cbbbd330$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>
	<ff59076c0901121839v71a829a2t6aecf3d7023c5ccc@mail.gmail.com>
	<COL106-W546120433B18A0F1A1CDFEC0D90@phx.gbl>
	<000801c97594$30c2eb60$9248c220$@rr.com>
	<000001c9759e$d5d68c60$8183a520$@com>
Message-ID: <C9F123AA-63F8-4615-BA67-D25D72A173E0@cox.net>

I used to drive a rather rustic BN6 around all year. No top. I did  
have a toneau cover. It was very comfortable with one side covered  
and the heater on.

Wilko
San Diego

On Jan 13, 2009, at 8:48 AM, Randy Dickson wrote:
>
>
> Back in college in eastern Iowa in the late 70s, I used to drive my  
> Healey
> year around.  I had a rust-bucket 57 BN4 with a rat-gnawed top that  
> would
> blow off at anything above 30mph.  The last 3/4 of the winter I  
> drove the
> car (sans top) to the store to get beer, to class and to play ice  
> hockey.

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Tue Jan 13 11:33:45 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8Healeys)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:33:45 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Healey glove box lock on e-bay 320331699975  FP670?
In-Reply-To: <137590.85528.qm@web36802.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <137590.85528.qm@web36802.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <001c01c975ad$782655a0$687300e0$@rr.com>

The BJ8 registry currently lists 94 glovebox locks with an FS key code
prefix, and only 11 with the FP prefix (out of 7,147 cars in the database).
The earlier BJ8 glovebox locks (up to chassis 27240) were almost all FP
codes, while after that chassis number are almost always FS.

The ignition key code is usually (but not always) given on the BMIHT
certificate, but in many cases only the numbers are given and no FS or FP
prefix.  The glovebox key code is not included on the certs, and I have had
to record those from personal observation (i.e., reading them myself at car
shows).

The registry records 41 ignition key locks with the FP code, and 477 with
FS.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Pete Groh
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 10:59 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Healey glove box lock on e-bay 320331699975 FP670?

A car friend alerted me to a glove box lock on e-bay. Per the remarks in the
posting, appears with a FP lock insert may actually be from a Nash
Metropolitan. I have some Nash Metro glove box locks for sale, FP lock
insert
that can be used on the BJ8's. I also have one used BJ8 glove box lock with
the chrome housing also available. Any one interested, can contact me on
prices off the list. My glove box locks also include a key cut to code, or
can
provide a wilmot breeden keys stamped UNION to work the lock.

I also have one extra lock insert with the FS### in case other BJ8 owners
purchased the Nash Metropolitan glove box locks in the past.

At Hershey PA this past year, I did see a Nash Healey car that had the glove
box lock with a FA ###. I believe Steve B, can advise owner of BJ8's if any
build record had recorded the FP lock insert's.

"Hello Is there a number like FS 882 or other on it? Many thanks Rainer
Jan-12-09 A:  Hi Rainer and thanks for your interest. You are referring to
the
key code number. All BJ-8 glove box locks have their key code stamped on the
tumbler face. However, this would not be an FS prefix but rather an FP one.
In
this case it is FP 670. Usually FS keys were used for the ignition key. Hope
this info is of help. Regards, Brad"
Kind regards
Pete Groh   (KeyGuy)
9957 Frederick Rd
Ellicott City, Md. 21042-3647 U.S.A.
Phone 443 912-4740 cell 410 750-2352 evening

From jackson_krall at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 13 11:54:36 2009
From: jackson_krall at yahoo.com (Jackson Krall)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:54:36 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter!
In-Reply-To: <000001c9759e$d5d68c60$8183a520$@com>
Message-ID: <515249.92555.qm@web52404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

--- On Tue, 1/13/09, Randy Dickson <rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com> wrote:

> Are we all becoming soft here in our old age?  

Yeah Randy, while it's not difficult to understand the rational for Richards comment, I too drove my first Healeys all year round back in the 60's in Wisconsin. By the time I got my first, a $600 '58 100/6 in 1966 at age 16, my mom was a single parent and that Healey was our family car. By the time I was a senior in HS I had a '65 brg BJ8 that I used to ice race with the Madison Sports Car Club on a small frozen lake west of Madison. Early winter of '67 I was driving into a DIY car wash on S.Park st. when the overhead door fell and caught the top just above the windshield and ripped the top and frame clear off and nearly decapitated me. It took some time to get the situation straightened out with insurance co. and parts supplier but I continued to drive all winter long, sans top. I got plenty of comments from people on the street as I motored along("you crazy b@#*?rd!"). Another time, a year or two later, I was making a sharp right on a county road south
 of Madison during a snow storm when the left front shock came undone and I ended up in a snow bank on the other side of the road. At night I would throw a blanket over the engine and take the battery indoors and of course a piece of cardboard in front of the radiator was obligatory when driving in sub freezing weather, also don't forget to keep jumper cables in the boot! Ah, the good old days.
Speaking of that BJ8, I've been trying to find the vin for it. I know what the plate number was at the time but records have been purged at DMV. Just yesterday I contacted the the UW Credit Union where I had used the car as collateral on a loan I got in order to fix it after another accident, but to no avail as their records also purged. The lady I spoke to suggested I contact the insurance co. I had at the time. Not sure what co. it was, I decided to call Haggerty and pick their minds, only to find I was s**t out of luck. Their concierge, with total seriousness, suggested I try hypnosis, and I might just do that!   
All The Best
JK
NYC

--- On Tue, 1/13/09, Randy Dickson <rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com> wrote:

> Are we all becoming soft here in our old age?  

From westonkeyes at hotmail.com  Tue Jan 13 12:07:29 2009
From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com (Weston Keyes)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:07:29 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 1967 color of convertible top bows?
Message-ID: <BAY114-W324784D8027B952DBF8E46BAD90@phx.gbl>

Hello Folks,

    Thanks for everyone's help on the convertible top drain hose locations and
location of convertible top spring ends.

    I am now moving onto the convertible top. The bows I have are painted
gray. Where they always gray? I have seen black ones on BJ8's but can't tell
if the paint is original.
I am going with a black convertible top.

Many thanks

Wes Keyes
York, Maine

From britishcars at shaw.ca  Tue Jan 13 12:31:52 2009
From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:31:52 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 1967 color of convertible top bows?
In-Reply-To: <BAY114-W324784D8027B952DBF8E46BAD90@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY114-W324784D8027B952DBF8E46BAD90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AD37EAD08D2A4A60B714517660A7B1C4@ecarecenters.net>

I have a blue top and my bows are grey

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Weston Keyes
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 11:07 AM
To: Ahealey Ahealey
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 1967 color of convertible top bows?

Hello Folks,

    Thanks for everyone's help on the convertible top drain hose locations
and
location of convertible top spring ends.

    I am now moving onto the convertible top. The bows I have are painted
gray. Where they always gray? I have seen black ones on BJ8's but can't tell
if the paint is original.
I am going with a black convertible top.

Many thanks

Wes Keyes
York, Maine
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From loftusdesign at cox.net  Tue Jan 13 12:48:44 2009
From: loftusdesign at cox.net (John Loftus)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:48:44 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust header temp
Message-ID: <496CF01C.3000505@cox.net>

My HS6 carbs (BJ7) are resisting my efforts to tune them.

Background .. rebuilt motor, rebuilt carbs, ignition timing good.

The front carb appears to be very rich despite turning the jet adjusting 
nut way up compared to the rear carb and the motor is still not running 
right.  If I compare the exhaust manifold temperatures with a non 
contact laser type thermometer, the front headers close to the head are 
100 F when the rear ones are about 350 F after warming up for 5 minutes 
or so.

Curious if anyone can check what their well tuned beasts exhaust 
manifold temps are. I realize the rear ones should be hotter because of 
the sheltered location from the fan and air cooling but how much 
difference do you record between the two?

I may have a problem with fuel pressure and/or leaking float needle but 
the temp. info may help as I sort this out.  At any rate using the laser 
thermometer might be an good/easy way to check for rich vs. lean balance 
of two or more carbs.

Cheers,
John

From hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu  Tue Jan 13 12:50:20 2009
From: hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu (Michael Hartfield)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:50:20 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter!
In-Reply-To: <000001c9759e$d5d68c60$8183a520$@com>
Message-ID: <C592307C.842E%hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu>

 In 1966 my new wife and I traveled from Kitchener, Ontario to Eureka, Ca
via Vancouver, BC in my 1964 MGB.  It was February 19th when we left
Ontario.  I lined the top and front area left and right of the floorboards
with cardboard.  The little heater grunted and groaned, but we suffered no
frostbite.  I especially remember leaving a Regina, SK motel before daylight
when it was well below zero.  The MGB started and away we went.  No snow
tires or chains -- and at that age, no fear.

Michael Hartfield
65 BJ8


Randy Dicksonrdickson at midwestarchaeology.com

> Fellow Healeyoids,
> Are we all becoming soft here in our old age?
> I certainly would not be opposed to driving my Healey in the winter if I
> didn't have to worry about the salt.  If the roads were dry why not?  The
> driving season is just too short here in NE Wisconsin.
> 
> Back in college in eastern Iowa in the late 70s, I used to drive my Healey
> year around.  I had a rust-bucket 57 BN4 with a rat-gnawed top that would
> blow off at anything above 30mph.  The last 3/4 of the winter I drove the
> car (sans top) to the store to get beer, to class and to play ice hockey.
> 
> My brother had a 63 BJ7 in college in the late 60s in central Iowa.  He
> would park it on the hill in front of our house because the starter motor
> was bad and he had no money or place to fix it.  He pop stated the car every
> morning to drive to class.  Some mornings he would have to shovel a narrow
> path down the street so that the car's rear wheels would catch and not slide
> on the snow so that the car would pop start.  He still says that when he
> used to get into the car the seat cushion was frozen and his head would be
> hitting the inside of the convertible top.  After a half hour, his ass would
> warm up the cushion it would sink down to an acceptable height.
> 
> Randy
> Healey Archaeologist
> 63 BJ7
> 60 BT7
> 66 Cobra replica
> 06 Mini Cooper S
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of BJ8Healeys
> Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:33 AM
> To: 'healeys'
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield/ Jet Hot the Headers?
> 
> "...(because no one drives their Healey in the middle of winter and needs
> that extra heat)...."
> 
> Hmmm..  Next weekend there will be three BJ8s traveling from the coast of
> North Carolina over to Winston-Salem (about 250 miles) for the annual Triad
> AHC annual party.  It's 32F in Winston-Salem right now (47 here in
> Havelock), but the temperatures over there are forecast to be around 19 - 29
> F for the party.  A little extra heat will probably be appreciated.
> 
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC  USA
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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Tue Jan 13 12:59:50 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8Healeys)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:59:50 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter!
In-Reply-To: <515249.92555.qm@web52404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <000001c9759e$d5d68c60$8183a520$@com>
	<515249.92555.qm@web52404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <002401c975b9$7e69c3f0$7b3d4bd0$@rr.com>

"Speaking of that BJ8, I've been trying to find the vin for it. I know what
the plate number was at the time but records have been purged at DMV. Just
yesterday I contacted the the UW Credit Union where I had used the car as
collateral on a loan I got in order to fix it after another accident, but to
no avail as their records also purged. The lady I spoke to suggested I
contact the insurance co. I had at the time. Not sure what co. it was, I
decided to call Haggerty and pick their minds, only to find I was s**t out
of luck. Their concierge, with total seriousness, suggested I try hypnosis,
and I might just do that!   

All The Best

JK

NYC

 

.....And all you guys out there in Healey list land who have resisted any
efforts to get you to record your VINs with the appropriate model registrar
might be in the same boat 15 or 20 years from now, when you wonder whatever
happened to that BJ8 you used to own.  How would you identify it then?

 

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

 

Steve Byers

HBJ8L/36666

BJ8 Registry

Havelock, NC  USA

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Tue Jan 13 13:02:53 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8Healeys)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:02:53 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 1967 color of convertible top bows?
In-Reply-To: <BAY114-W324784D8027B952DBF8E46BAD90@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY114-W324784D8027B952DBF8E46BAD90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <002901c975b9$ebbb4cd0$c331e670$@rr.com>

Wes, they were always gray on BJ8s.  From past list discussions, a paint
that is very close to the original shade is Rustoleum 7751 Smoke Gray.
That's what I used to repaint mine.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  



-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Weston Keyes
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 2:07 PM
To: Ahealey Ahealey
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 1967 color of convertible top bows?

Hello Folks,

    Thanks for everyone's help on the convertible top drain hose locations
and
location of convertible top spring ends.

    I am now moving onto the convertible top. The bows I have are painted
gray. Where they always gray? I have seen black ones on BJ8's but can't tell
if the paint is original.
I am going with a black convertible top.

Many thanks

Wes Keyes
York, Maine

From edriver at sasktel.net  Tue Jan 13 13:08:15 2009
From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:08:15 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter!
In-Reply-To: <C592307C.842E%hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu>
References: <C592307C.842E%hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu>
Message-ID: <496CF4AF.1040603@sasktel.net>

Well Michael

Some 140 miles north west of Regina  it is -20C with a 23 kph wind takes 
it to
-31 C at  present!  Amazing how things seem to never change ;-)

Kind regards
Ed
Historian, AHCUSA
'53 BN1 '65 BJ8 '89 Morgan 4/4
Saskatoon

Michael Hartfield wrote:
>  In 1966 my new wife and I traveled from Kitchener, Ontario to Eureka, Ca
> via Vancouver, BC in my 1964 MGB.  It was February 19th when we left
> Ontario.  I lined the top and front area left and right of the floorboards
> with cardboard.  The little heater grunted and groaned, but we suffered no
> frostbite.  I especially remember leaving a Regina, SK motel before daylight
> when it was well below zero.  The MGB started and away we went.  No snow
> tires or chains -- and at that age, no fear.
>
> Michael Hartfield
> 65 BJ8

From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Tue Jan 13 13:25:30 2009
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:25:30 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust header temp
In-Reply-To: <496CF01C.3000505@cox.net>
References: <496CF01C.3000505@cox.net>
Message-ID: <754208BD2DC6414DAA5A1EFB95C27D70@LeonardPCPC>

John:  EVERYTHING must be in proper adjustment before trying to tune the 
carbs:  head torque, compression, spark plugs, points, dwell, vacuum 
advance, timing, and valve clearances.  Check your valve clearances again (I 
speak from experience).

(The Other) Len
Vacaville, CA, USA
1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Loftus" <loftusdesign at cox.net>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 11:48 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust header temp


> My HS6 carbs (BJ7) are resisting my efforts to tune them.
>
> Background .. rebuilt motor, rebuilt carbs, ignition timing good.
>
> Cheers,
> John

From satkinson7314 at charter.net  Tue Jan 13 15:26:04 2009
From: satkinson7314 at charter.net (Simon & Christine Atkinson)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:26:04 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] view of behind the instrument cluster
Message-ID: <5C5DE4C6A324473A8356EC15EC40479A@AtkinsonPC>

Does anyone have a picture of what the wiring harness should look like
behind the instrument panel? 

Is it clipped or tied in any areas?

Thanks,

 

Simon

1959 BT7L

From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca  Tue Jan 13 18:49:05 2009
From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek Sharp)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:49:05 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter!
References: <000c01c974d5$cbbbd330$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B><ff59076c0901121839v71a829a2t6aecf3d7023c5ccc@mail.gmail.com><COL106-W546120433B18A0F1A1CDFEC0D90@phx.gbl><000801c97594$30c2eb60$9248c220$@rr.com>
	<000001c9759e$d5d68c60$8183a520$@com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP5954DF172F36A058D9D1E2C3D60@phx.gbl>

That rings a bell - I never drove my Healey all through a Canadian winter, 
but I recall having a duff starter one fall when I was holding down a 
factory job saving for University.  Each night, at the end of my shift, I 
would wait until the parking lot was clear then push my BT7 across the flat 
lot, jump in and pop the clutch in second to start it.  This went on through 
the fall, but as the temperature dropped through the season it got harder 
and harder to push fast enough to start.  Finally one night in late November 
I could not get it going after exhausting all the energy I had.  The rest of 
the shift had gone and I ended up calling my Mum for lift at 1 AM.  After 
that I had to scrape the money together for the starter - no way I was going 
to face Mum's wrath again!

Mirek
60 BT7

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Randy Dickson" <rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com>
> My brother had a 63 BJ7 in college in the late 60s in central Iowa.  He
> would park it on the hill in front of our house because the starter motor
> was bad and he had no money or place to fix it.  He pop stated the car 
> every
> morning to drive to class.  Some mornings he would have to shovel a narrow
> path down the street so that the car's rear wheels would catch and not 
> slide
> on the snow so that the car would pop start.  He still says that when he
> used to get into the car the seat cushion was frozen and his head would be
> hitting the inside of the convertible top.  After a half hour, his ass 
> would
> warm up the cushion it would sink down to an acceptable height.
>
> Randy
> Healey Archaeologist
> 63 BJ7
> 60 BT7
> 66 Cobra replica
> 06 Mini Cooper S
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net 
> [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of BJ8Healeys
> Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:33 AM
> To: 'healeys'
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield/ Jet Hot the Headers?
>
> "...(because no one drives their Healey in the middle of winter and needs
> that extra heat)...."
>
> Hmmm..  Next weekend there will be three BJ8s traveling from the coast of
> North Carolina over to Winston-Salem (about 250 miles) for the annual 
> Triad
> AHC annual party.  It's 32F in Winston-Salem right now (47 here in
> Havelock), but the temperatures over there are forecast to be around 19 - 
> 29
> F for the party.  A little extra heat will probably be appreciated.
>
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC  USA
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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>
> You are subscribed as m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca
>
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From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Tue Jan 13 18:56:01 2009
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:56:01 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter!
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP5954DF172F36A058D9D1E2C3D60@phx.gbl>
References: <000c01c974d5$cbbbd330$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B><ff59076c0901121839v71a829a2t6aecf3d7023c5ccc@mail.gmail.com><COL106-W546120433B18A0F1A1CDFEC0D90@phx.gbl><000801c97594$30c2eb60$9248c220$@rr.com><000001c9759e$d5d68c60$8183a520$@com>
	<BLU0-SMTP5954DF172F36A058D9D1E2C3D60@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDB59@itfexch5.central.det.win>

G'day

I have always driven my Austin-Healeys during winter. Down to the beach
for a swim. Up into the mountains for some cool air.

Some times the weather is so adverse that I have to wear a jacket.
Terrible!

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia (Where tomorrow it's going to be around 40C or 104F.)

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mirek Sharp
Sent: Wednesday, 14 January 2009 12:49 PM
To: 'healeys'
Subject: Re: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter!

That rings a bell - I never drove my Healey all through a Canadian
winter,
but I recall having a duff starter one fall when I was holding down a
factory job saving for University.  Each night, at the end of my shift,
I
would wait until the parking lot was clear then push my BT7 across the
flat
lot, jump in and pop the clutch in second to start it.  This went on
through
the fall, but as the temperature dropped through the season it got
harder
and harder to push fast enough to start.  Finally one night in late
November
I could not get it going after exhausting all the energy I had.  The
rest of
the shift had gone and I ended up calling my Mum for lift at 1 AM.
After
that I had to scrape the money together for the starter - no way I was
going
to face Mum's wrath again!

Mirek
60 BT7
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Jan 13 18:56:55 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:56:55 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter!
In-Reply-To: <000001c9759e$d5d68c60$8183a520$@com>
References: <000c01c974d5$cbbbd330$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>
	<ff59076c0901121839v71a829a2t6aecf3d7023c5ccc@mail.gmail.com>
	<COL106-W546120433B18A0F1A1CDFEC0D90@phx.gbl>
	<000801c97594$30c2eb60$9248c220$@rr.com>
	<000001c9759e$d5d68c60$8183a520$@com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901131756q9feea11w860400fdd7f08026@mail.gmail.com>

Actually, alot of people don't realize that skinny ply tires (or Michelin
165s) work MUCH better in snow than modern fat low-profile tires.

Used to take my BJ8 up to Tahoe for skiing all the time - zip out the rear
window and you could slide the skiis into the passenger compartment no
problem.  Thankfully CALTRANS uses dirt, not salt, on the roads so all the
car needed was a good wash back at home.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 12:48 AM, Randy Dickson <
rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com> wrote:

> Fellow Healeyoids,
> Are we all becoming soft here in our old age?
> I certainly would not be opposed to driving my Healey in the winter if I
> didn't have to worry about the salt.  If the roads were dry why not?  The
> driving season is just too short here in NE Wisconsin.
>
> Back in college in eastern Iowa in the late 70s, I used to drive my Healey
> year around.  I had a rust-bucket 57 BN4 with a rat-gnawed top that would
> blow off at anything above 30mph.  The last 3/4 of the winter I drove the
> car (sans top) to the store to get beer, to class and to play ice hockey.
>
> My brother had a 63 BJ7 in college in the late 60s in central Iowa.  He
> would park it on the hill in front of our house because the starter motor
> was bad and he had no money or place to fix it.  He pop stated the car
> every
> morning to drive to class.  Some mornings he would have to shovel a narrow
> path down the street so that the car's rear wheels would catch and not
> slide
> on the snow so that the car would pop start.  He still says that when he
> used to get into the car the seat cushion was frozen and his head would be
> hitting the inside of the convertible top.  After a half hour, his ass
> would
> warm up the cushion it would sink down to an acceptable height.
>
> Randy
> Healey Archaeologist
> 63 BJ7
> 60 BT7
> 66 Cobra replica
> 06 Mini Cooper S
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:
> healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of BJ8Healeys
> Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:33 AM
> To: 'healeys'
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield/ Jet Hot the Headers?
>
> "...(because no one drives their Healey in the middle of winter and needs
> that extra heat)...."
>
> Hmmm..  Next weekend there will be three BJ8s traveling from the coast of
> North Carolina over to Winston-Salem (about 250 miles) for the annual Triad
> AHC annual party.  It's 32F in Winston-Salem right now (47 here in
> Havelock), but the temperatures over there are forecast to be around 19 -
> 29
> F for the party.  A little extra heat will probably be appreciated.
>
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC  USA
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
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> You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com
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From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Tue Jan 13 20:38:25 2009
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:38:25 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff
Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDB5F@itfexch5.central.det.win>

G'day

Anyone have an idea of what an original 3.54 differential is worth? Just
the pumpkin and in the currency of where you are at please.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

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From jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au  Tue Jan 13 21:03:43 2009
From: jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au (John & Kerry Rowe)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:03:43 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff
References: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDB5F@itfexch5.central.det.win>
Message-ID: <128552AECC544BFD971C66E47E7E71C0@rowe4323ef3cc5>

Patrick-
I picked up a complete A99 auto for $100 last year-washed the diff out and 
put it in the BT7. Buy of the century. Found one in a small SW NSW village 
but owner wont sell
A friend bought one off ebay for $500 buit was no good
Ended up buying new crown wheel and pinion cost about $1000
All prices quoted in Keatings Pacific pesos

Regards
John Rowe  Qld Aust
Bn1 BT7
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Quinn, Patrick" <Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au>
To: "healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 1:38 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff


> G'day
>
> Anyone have an idea of what an original 3.54 differential is worth? Just
> the pumpkin and in the currency of where you are at please.
>
> Hoo Roo
>
> Patrick Quinn
> Sydney, Australia

From tfsbj7 at mindspring.com  Tue Jan 13 21:23:48 2009
From: tfsbj7 at mindspring.com (Skip Saunders)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:23:48 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff
In-Reply-To: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDB5F@itfexch5.central.det.win>
References: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDB5F@itfexch5.central.det.win>
Message-ID: <000301c975ff$e5dc7370$b1955a50$@com>

I paid $150 for one from a junk dealer in Galeto California about 4 yrs
ago...

I gather that the new ones from Lempert were a bit more for just the gears
(I think around $250).... (I bought two of those anyway too...)

I've heard of fully assembled, ready to install pumpkins, going for
$750...but I've not bought any at that price myself...

I've refitted one of the Lempert sets of gears into my old pumpkin and
Gladys loves it.  She runs nicely at highway speed, gets better gas mileage,
and still has plenty of oomph when departing a stop light on a hill....If
you do a lot of low speed heavy acceleration from first gear, you might
notice a difference, but from my viewpoint, the 3.54 should have been the
standard from the get go on these cars....the low end torque is still
amazing, even after the retrofit.

Thanks
-skip-




-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Quinn, Patrick
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 10:38 PM
To: healeys
Subject: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff

G'day

Anyone have an idea of what an original 3.54 differential is worth? Just
the pumpkin and in the currency of where you are at please.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

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From jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au  Tue Jan 13 21:27:18 2009
From: jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au (John & Kerry Rowe)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:27:18 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff
References: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDB5F@itfexch5.central.det.win>
	<128552AECC544BFD971C66E47E7E71C0@rowe4323ef3cc5>
	<97652B89D2534C1499FC98C2BEC0CBBB@owner03cb45297>
Message-ID: <B6D6AB5E975746FCB7FB3F8FDC00551D@rowe4323ef3cc5>

Fred
Austin A99-successor to A95  Approx 1959 Very prone to rot. Contain lots of 
parts to suit Healeys
3 litre gallery head motor (as per 100/6)-body designed by Farina
Manuals have 3.9 diff, autos have 3.54

John Rowe Qld Aust
BN1 BT7


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Fred Anderson" <fandy at sbcglobal.net>
To: "John & Kerry Rowe" <jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au>
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:14 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff


> What is a A99?  Fred
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John & Kerry Rowe" <jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au>
> To: "Quinn, Patrick" <Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au>
> Cc: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 10:03 PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff
>
>
>> Patrick-
>> I picked up a complete A99 auto for $100 last year-washed the diff out 
>> and
>> put it in the BT7. Buy of the century. Found one in a small SW NSW 
>> village
>> but owner wont sell
>> A friend bought one off ebay for $500 buit was no good
>> Ended up buying new crown wheel and pinion cost about $1000
>> All prices quoted in Keatings Pacific pesos
>>
>> Regards
>> John Rowe  Qld Aust
>> Bn1 BT7
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Quinn, Patrick" <Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au>
>> To: "healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 1:38 PM
>> Subject: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff
>>
>>
>>> G'day
>>>
>>> Anyone have an idea of what an original 3.54 differential is worth? Just
>>> the pumpkin and in the currency of where you are at please.
>>>
>>> Hoo Roo
>>>
>>> Patrick Quinn
>>> Sydney, Australia
>> _______________________________________________

From kags at shaw.ca  Tue Jan 13 21:49:12 2009
From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:49:12 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff
References: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDB5F@itfexch5.central.det.win>
Message-ID: <CBE4B1D14EC84E41BAD3BCD67651F870@computer>

Patrick:

Over the years (past 7 or 8), I have salvaged seven 3:545 diff pumpkin 
assemblies from various British saloons.  Except for the one I kept for 
myself, all were sold for between $350 US and $650 US, depending on what was 
needed to get them into useable condition - sometimes nothing much, others 
needed bearings, seals, re-torquing, etc.  I would suggest that the average 
cost here was about $575 - $600 US (the $350 unit was somewhat noisy - the 
purchaser didn't mind and got a good price).

All are currently operating in various Healeys (or were), and everyone 
involved was happy with the transactions.

I have recently installed a Lempert 3:545 gearset into a spare 3:91 pumpkin, 
and will use it in my under restoration BJ8.  Cost of labour, parts 
(bearings, shims and a seal) is expected to run approx. $500 - 600 Canadian, 
with an approx. $ 100 value attributed to the donor pumpkin.

Hope this helps you.

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

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Quinn, Patrick" <Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au>
To: "healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 7:38 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff


G'day

Anyone have an idea of what an original 3.54 differential is worth? Just
the pumpkin and in the currency of where you are at please.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

From healeyguy at aol.com  Wed Jan 14 00:00:54 2009
From: healeyguy at aol.com (Healeyguy)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:00:54 -1000
Subject: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter!
In-Reply-To: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDB59@itfexch5.central.det.win>
References: <000c01c974d5$cbbbd330$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B><ff59076c0901121839v71a829a2t6aecf3d7023c5ccc@mail.gmail.com><COL106-W546120433B18A0F1A1CDFEC0D90@phx.gbl><000801c97594$30c2eb60$9248c220$@rr.com><000001c9759e$d5d68c60$8183a520$@com>,
	<BLU0-SMTP5954DF172F36A058D9D1E2C3D60@phx.gbl>,
	<3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDB59@itfexch5.central.det.win>
Message-ID: <12d299aa.3405.4622.8996.4d61aa1139e1@aol.com>

Not nice for a somewhat tropical guy to rub it in..... chuckle, chuckle
Aloha
Perry



In a message dated 01/13/09 15:56:56 Hawaiian Standard Time, Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au writes:
G'day 

I have always driven my Austin-Healeys during winter. Down to the beach 
for a swim. Up into the mountains for some cool air. 

Some times the weather is so adverse that I have to wear a jacket. 
Terrible! 

Hoo Roo 

Patrick Quinn 
Sydney, Australia (Where tomorrow it's going to be around 40C or 104F.) 

-----Original Message----- 
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net 
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mirek Sharp 
Sent: Wednesday, 14 January 2009 12:49 PM 
To: 'healeys' 
Subject: Re: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter! 

That rings a bell - I never drove my Healey all through a Canadian 
winter, 
but I recall having a duff starter one fall when I was holding down a 
factory job saving for University.  Each night, at the end of my shift, 
I 
would wait until the parking lot was clear then push my BT7 across the 
flat 
lot, jump in and pop the clutch in second to start it.  This went on 
through 
the fall, but as the temperature dropped through the season it got 
harder 
and harder to push fast enough to start.  Finally one night in late 
November 
I could not get it going after exhausting all the energy I had.  The 
rest of 
the shift had gone and I ended up calling my Mum for lift at 1 AM. 
After 
that I had to scrape the money together for the starter - no way I was 
going 
to face Mum's wrath again! 

Mirek 
60 BT7 
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From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Wed Jan 14 00:06:03 2009
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:06:03 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff
In-Reply-To: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDB5F@itfexch5.central.det.win>
References: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDB5F@itfexch5.central.det.win>
Message-ID: <000001c97616$905d1ff0$b1175fd0$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>

I bought one in UK. Here is what I wrote in my notes at the time:-
"#200.00 paid for 3:54 diff ex Westie auto, 25/11/03 from Westminster Spares
man. In vgc, but filthy outside. Cleaned it up, inside and out. Had it
checked over; see attached.
Replaced the inner and outer pinion bearings and their seal. Halfshaft
bearings were perfect, as one would expect from big automatic saloon, with
probably quite a quiet life.
Now whole diff should be as good as new!"
It actually was/is as good as new, though I might have been a bit optimistic
at the time. The so-called "Westminster Spares Man" is a Westminster fanatic
who loves, cherishes, collects and breaks Westies and was described as "if
he doesn't have one, no one will".
Simon

From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com  Wed Jan 14 00:25:13 2009
From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F. Ronald Rader)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:25:13 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter!
In-Reply-To: <12d299aa.3405.4622.8996.4d61aa1139e1@aol.com>
References: <000c01c974d5$cbbbd330$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>
	<ff59076c0901121839v71a829a2t6aecf3d7023c5ccc@mail.gmail.com>
	<COL106-W546120433B18A0F1A1CDFEC0D90@phx.gbl>
	<000801c97594$30c2eb60$9248c220$@rr.com>
	<000001c9759e$d5d68c60$8183a520$@com>
	<BLU0-SMTP5954DF172F36A058D9D1E2C3D60@phx.gbl>
	<3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDB59@itfexch5.central.det.win>
	<12d299aa.3405.4622.8996.4d61aa1139e1@aol.com>
Message-ID: <5caeedb50901132325w6717e73fvdc75755734636b32@mail.gmail.com>

the weather here has been brutal.
it actually dropped down ointo the high 50's.
however today winter is over and it was 81.
ron

Playa del Rey CA

On Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 11:00 PM, Healeyguy <healeyguy at aol.com> wrote:
>
> Not nice for a somewhat tropical guy to rub it in..... chuckle, chuckle
> Aloha
> Perry
>
>
>
> In a message dated 01/13/09 15:56:56 Hawaiian Standard Time, Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au writes:
> G'day
>
> I have always driven my Austin-Healeys during winter. Down to the beach
> for a swim. Up into the mountains for some cool air.
>
> Some times the weather is so adverse that I have to wear a jacket.

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Wed Jan 14 06:35:53 2009
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:35:53 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter!
In-Reply-To: <5caeedb50901132325w6717e73fvdc75755734636b32@mail.gmail.com>
References: <000c01c974d5$cbbbd330$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B><ff59076c0901121839v71a829a2t6aecf3d7023c5ccc@mail.gmail.com><COL106-W546120433B18A0F1A1CDFEC0D90@phx.gbl><000801c97594$30c2eb60$9248c220$@rr.com><000001c9759e$d5d68c60$8183a520$@com><BLU0-SMTP5954DF172F36A058D9D1E2C3D60@phx.gbl><3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDB59@itfexch5.central.det.win><12d299aa.3405.4622.8996.4d61aa1139e1@aol.com>
	<5caeedb50901132325w6717e73fvdc75755734636b32@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <573C49958F68418A80C0AC30BEB3F8FB@oscar>

...The Global warming is causing global cooling...


frogeye at porterscustom.com

Porter Customs   2909 Arno NE
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
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Porter Custom Bicycles

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-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of F. Ronald Rader
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 12:25 AM
To: healeys
Subject: Re: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter!

the weather here has been brutal.
it actually dropped down ointo the high 50's.
however today winter is over and it was 81.
ron

Playa del Rey CA

On Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 11:00 PM, Healeyguy <healeyguy at aol.com> wrote:
>
> Not nice for a somewhat tropical guy to rub it in..... chuckle, chuckle
> Aloha
> Perry

From dwflagg at juno.com  Wed Jan 14 07:41:05 2009
From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg at juno.com)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:41:05 GMT
Subject: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter!
Message-ID: <20090114.094105.2824.1@webmail03.dca.untd.com>

Dave,

And I can guarantee that is exactly what they will say!!!

"...The Global warming is causing global cooling..."


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From price at advocateadvisors.com  Wed Jan 14 07:58:03 2009
From: price at advocateadvisors.com (R. Price Lindsay)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:58:03 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter!
In-Reply-To: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDB59@itfexch5.central.det.win>
References: <000c01c974d5$cbbbd330$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B><ff59076c0901121839v71a829a2t6aecf3d7023c5ccc@mail.gmail.com><COL106-W546120433B18A0F1A1CDFEC0D90@phx.gbl><000801c97594$30c2eb60$9248c220$@rr.com><000001c9759e$d5d68c60$8183a520$@com><BLU0-SMTP5954DF172F36A058D9D1E2C3D60@phx.gbl>
	<3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDB59@itfexch5.central.det.win>
Message-ID: <8D4333A09700B046A4B0DCDF4A7DE55E1A6B3E@SERVER.acrea.local>

Patrick -

With the high her in Chicago tomorrow forecast to be -2 degrees
Fahrenheit, I'm having a hard time relating.

Price Lindsay
BJ 8

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Quinn, Patrick
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 7:56 PM
To: healeys
Subject: Re: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter!

G'day

I have always driven my Austin-Healeys during winter. Down to the beach
for a swim. Up into the mountains for some cool air.

Some times the weather is so adverse that I have to wear a jacket.
Terrible!

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia (Where tomorrow it's going to be around 40C or 104F.)

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mirek Sharp
Sent: Wednesday, 14 January 2009 12:49 PM
To: 'healeys'
Subject: Re: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter!

That rings a bell - I never drove my Healey all through a Canadian
winter,
but I recall having a duff starter one fall when I was holding down a
factory job saving for University.  Each night, at the end of my shift,
I
would wait until the parking lot was clear then push my BT7 across the
flat
lot, jump in and pop the clutch in second to start it.  This went on
through
the fall, but as the temperature dropped through the season it got
harder
and harder to push fast enough to start.  Finally one night in late
November
I could not get it going after exhausting all the energy I had.  The
rest of
the shift had gone and I ended up calling my Mum for lift at 1 AM.
After
that I had to scrape the money together for the starter - no way I was
going
to face Mum's wrath again!

Mirek
60 BT7
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From jodyfkerr at gmail.com  Wed Jan 14 09:19:56 2009
From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:19:56 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] [semi-OT] Upcoming Arizona Events
Message-ID: <471534970901140819u1480f3baj9bc83ca0d3598fcf@mail.gmail.com>

January 24th is the annual show in Tubac which is always a huge show,
400+ cars parked on the grass at the Golf Club. Full details available
at www.carnuts.org.

Feb.7th is Motoring thru Time at Heritage Square. Go to the City of
Phoenix parks site for details on that one.

Feb.12th is the Sweetheart Car Show in Gold Canyon.

Feb 21st and 22nd is the Highland Games at Margaret Hance Park in Phoenix.

Feb. 27, 28th & March 1st is the Tucson British Car Roundup. Go to
http://tucsonbritish.com/Roundup.aspx.

March 8th is the Wheels of Britain at Heritage Square in Phoenix.
_________________________

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1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854)
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/jodyfkerr <--I'm selling parts on ebay!

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From dan at warner-associates.com  Wed Jan 14 10:29:39 2009
From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:29:39 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff
In-Reply-To: <CBE4B1D14EC84E41BAD3BCD67651F870@computer>
Message-ID: <E386A1F0530F41288A1DE139FE2BF204@DANSTROM>

Why would one not buy a new 3.545 gear set from Lempert and install that
into the original pumpkin rather than buy an old 3.545 and take a chance?
Dan


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Earl Kagna
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 10:49 PM
To: Quinn, Patrick; Healey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff

Patrick:

Over the years (past 7 or 8), I have salvaged seven 3:545 diff pumpkin 
assemblies from various British saloons.  Except for the one I kept for 
myself, all were sold for between $350 US and $650 US, depending on what was

needed to get them into useable condition - sometimes nothing much, others 
needed bearings, seals, re-torquing, etc.  I would suggest that the average 
cost here was about $575 - $600 US (the $350 unit was somewhat noisy - the 
purchaser didn't mind and got a good price).

All are currently operating in various Healeys (or were), and everyone 
involved was happy with the transactions.

I have recently installed a Lempert 3:545 gearset into a spare 3:91 pumpkin,

and will use it in my under restoration BJ8.  Cost of labour, parts 
(bearings, shims and a seal) is expected to run approx. $500 - 600 Canadian,

with an approx. $ 100 value attributed to the donor pumpkin.

Hope this helps you.

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

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Quinn, Patrick" <Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au>
To: "healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 7:38 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff


G'day

Anyone have an idea of what an original 3.54 differential is worth? Just
the pumpkin and in the currency of where you are at please.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia
Healeys at autox.team.net
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From e-wilkins at cox.net  Wed Jan 14 11:28:13 2009
From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:28:13 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff
In-Reply-To: <E386A1F0530F41288A1DE139FE2BF204@DANSTROM>
References: <E386A1F0530F41288A1DE139FE2BF204@DANSTROM>
Message-ID: <BF78124C-8D87-42E3-8014-0953212EB26E@cox.net>

When I bought my 3.54 rear end it was well over 10 years ago and  
Lempert was not yet making them. I don't remember what I ended up  
paying. 300-500 dollars.

I bought mine through a shop in LA (El Segundo) and the source was a  
mythical man who was a pilot (as the story was related to me) who  
would get these from AU or NZ and bring one or two at a time back to  
the US knowing he'd be able to sell them here for a profit.

Wilko
San Diego

From kags at shaw.ca  Wed Jan 14 11:39:39 2009
From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:39:39 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff
References: <E386A1F0530F41288A1DE139FE2BF204@DANSTROM>
Message-ID: <CEEBD4DB61FC41F584A3D0EE4FD7E9C8@computer>

Dan:

Not much of a chance.  The diffs we are talking about are pretty much bullet 
proof - especially when used in a large British sedan of the time.  I've 
salvaged these things from Austin Westminsters, Wolesleys, and Morris Isis 
cars - I think they were used in the Austin Princess and others, as well. 
Most of them needed only a replacement pinion seal (the retorqueing is part 
of that operation).  Every one that I've salvaged has run well when 
installed in the Healeys that they were acquired for.  All were cleaned and 
bench checked by a knowlegeable professional mechanic - especially the all 
important gear mesh pattern check.

Like me, those people were interested in keeping their original pumpkins 
intact (just in case!).  Also, it can cost a bit more to properly set up the 
pumpkin that the new crown and pinion set is installed to - it's usually a 
couple of hour of labour, plus maybe both pinion bearings and shims / 
spacers to do it right.

The other thing is that Mike has been doing his production runs pretty well 
by subscription - mostly all sold before they are made.  So his gearsets 
might not be available when wanted - it can be a couple of years (or more) 
between runs.

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

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dan Stromquist" <dan at warner-associates.com>
To: "'Healey List'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 9:29 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff


Why would one not buy a new 3.545 gear set from Lempert and install that
into the original pumpkin rather than buy an old 3.545 and take a chance?
Dan


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Earl Kagna
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 10:49 PM
To: Quinn, Patrick; Healey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff

Patrick:

Over the years (past 7 or 8), I have salvaged seven 3:545 diff pumpkin
assemblies from various British saloons.  Except for the one I kept for
myself, all were sold for between $350 US and $650 US, depending on what was

needed to get them into useable condition - sometimes nothing much, others
needed bearings, seals, re-torquing, etc.  I would suggest that the average
cost here was about $575 - $600 US (the $350 unit was somewhat noisy - the
purchaser didn't mind and got a good price).

From healeyguy at aol.com  Wed Jan 14 12:24:47 2009
From: healeyguy at aol.com (healeyguy at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:24:47 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff
In-Reply-To: <BF78124C-8D87-42E3-8014-0953212EB26E@cox.net>
References: <E386A1F0530F41288A1DE139FE2BF204@DANSTROM>
	<BF78124C-8D87-42E3-8014-0953212EB26E@cox.net>
Message-ID: <8CB4494E578BA6A-6E0-7CF@MBLK-M03.sysops.aol.com>

Not sure that he is mythical in the Heracles or Jason and the Argonauts
kind of way or not but an old friend,  Frank Karl,  used to bring in
3.54 rears for folks years ago from NZ. He was at that time a pilot,
may still be. He also sold a neat set of Minilite replica wheels to
some folks in Hawaii way back then. Haven't heard anything about Frank
in many, many years....Hope all is well with him.
Aloha
Perry

-----Original Message-----
From: Eric (Rick) Wilkins <e-wilkins at cox.net>
Cc: Healey List <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 8:28 am
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff


When I bought my 3.54 rear end it was well over 10 years ago and
Lempert was not yet making them. I don't remember what I ended up
paying. 300-500 dollars.B 
B 
I bought mine through a shop in LA (El Segundo) and the source was a
mythical man who was a pilot (as the story was related to me) who would
get these from AU or NZ and bring one or two at a time back to the US
knowing he'd be able to sell them here for a profit.B 
B 
WilkoB 
San DiegoB 
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From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Wed Jan 14 15:00:21 2009
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:00:21 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Wiper rack lubricant
Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502854@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>

Any suggestions for lubricant on the windshield wiper motor and cable? I
am going to use wheel bearing grease unless there is something better.
Ken Freese
65 BJ8
74 Interceptor

From bighealey at charter.net  Wed Jan 14 15:03:38 2009
From: bighealey at charter.net (bighealey at charter.net)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:03:38 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Wiper rack lubricant
In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502854@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
Message-ID: <20090114170339.G3Y3V.3088889.root@mp11>

I use white grease

---- "Freese wrote: 
> Any suggestions for lubricant on the windshield wiper motor and cable? I
> am going to use wheel bearing grease unless there is something better.
> Ken Freese
> 65 BJ8
> 74 Interceptor
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From jodyfkerr at gmail.com  Wed Jan 14 15:06:46 2009
From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:06:46 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Wiper rack lubricant
In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502854@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502854@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
Message-ID: <471534970901141406h765de687h981c53ed0d5c3c86@mail.gmail.com>

I use marine wheel bearing grease. It's green stuff.

On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 3:00 PM, Freese, Ken <Kendall.Freese at aerojet.com> wrote:
> Any suggestions for lubricant on the windshield wiper motor and cable? I
> am going to use wheel bearing grease unless there is something better.
> Ken Freese
> 65 BJ8
> 74 Interceptor
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1953 Studebaker Champion
1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854)
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/jodyfkerr <--I'm selling parts on ebay!

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From jwbn6 at verizon.net  Wed Jan 14 15:08:39 2009
From: jwbn6 at verizon.net (jerry wall)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:08:39 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Healeys] Wiper rack lubricant
Message-ID: <26971011.130206.1231970919230.JavaMail.root@vms074.mailsrvcs.net>

   ken,
   i would suggest something lighter like generic white grease.
   cheers,
   JERRY WALL BN6
   ROWLETT, TX
   Jan 14, 2009 04:01:46 PM, Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com wrote:

     Any  suggestions  for  lubricant  on the windshield wiper motor and
     cable? I
     am  going  to  use  wheel  bearing grease unless there is something
     better.
     Ken Freese
     65 BJ8
     74 Interceptor
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From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com  Wed Jan 14 15:27:09 2009
From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:27:09 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Alternator source wanted!
Message-ID: <000401c97697$3ec75580$bc560080$@com>

Fellow Healeyoids,

I'm looking for a source for the alternator conversion for my 63 BJ7.  I was
thinking of going with AH Spares or Cape.  Anybody in the US have an alt.
kit?  Who has the best kit with everything for a conversion and who has the
best price.  Thanks in advance!

Randy

Healey Archaeologist

63 BJ7

60 BT7

66 Cobra replica

06 Mini Cooper S

From jwbn6 at verizon.net  Wed Jan 14 15:31:14 2009
From: jwbn6 at verizon.net (jerry wall)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:31:14 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Healeys] Alternator source wanted!
Message-ID: <26526578.130829.1231972274940.JavaMail.root@vms074.mailsrvcs.net>

   randy,
   try don lenschow at drtrite at aol.com
   JERRY WALL BN6
   ROWLETT, TX
   Jan 14, 2009 04:26:20 PM, rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com wrote:

     Fellow Healeyoids,
     I'm  looking  for  a source for the alternator conversion for my 63
     BJ7. I was
     thinking of going with AH Spares or Cape. Anybody in the US have an
     alt.
     kit?  Who has the best kit with everything for a conversion and who
     has the
     best price. Thanks in advance!
     Randy
     Healey Archaeologist
     63 BJ7
     60 BT7
     66 Cobra replica
     06 Mini Cooper S
     _______________________________________________
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From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Jan 14 16:04:26 2009
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:04:26 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Wiper rack lubricant
In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502854@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
Message-ID: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJIEPHCEAA.shop@justbrits.com>

Graphite ONLY, Ken !!

Grease(s) ATTRACT "DIRT" and KEEP it.  NOT good.  Grease can also (NO pun
intended<G> FREEZE !!  Again, NOT good.

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

From insptwo at msn.com  Wed Jan 14 16:17:27 2009
From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:17:27 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] speedometer repair
Message-ID: <COL109-W22ABDD9948AD0DE3BBCDB8ADD60@phx.gbl>

Anyone have the phone number for MoMa.
Thanks:
Bill
BJ7

From jarowe at westnet.com.au  Wed Jan 14 16:20:16 2009
From: jarowe at westnet.com.au (John Rowe)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:20:16 +0900
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  Cost of 3.54 diff
Message-ID: <042b01c9769e$a8bc8fd0$0200a8c0@DadP4>

 Frank Karl is still very much alive and still flying, now again from NZ to
 LA.

 cheers from west oz

 John

 ----- Original Message ----- 
From: <healeyguy at aol.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 4:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff


 Not sure that he is mythical in the Heracles or Jason and the Argonauts
 kind of way or not but an old friend,  Frank Karl,  used to bring in
3.54 rears for folks years ago from NZ. He was at that time a pilot,
 may still be. He also sold a neat set of Minilite replica wheels to
 some folks in Hawaii way back then. Haven't heard anything about Frank
 in many, many years....Hope all is well with him.
 Aloha
 Perry

From javrugtman at htcnet.org  Wed Jan 14 16:21:38 2009
From: javrugtman at htcnet.org (John Vrugtman)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:21:38 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] speedometer repair
In-Reply-To: <COL109-W22ABDD9948AD0DE3BBCDB8ADD60@phx.gbl>
References: <COL109-W22ABDD9948AD0DE3BBCDB8ADD60@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <496E7382.1060703@htcnet.org>

505-766-6661

insptwo at msn.com wrote:
> Anyone have the phone number for MoMa.
> Thanks:
> Bill
> BJ7

From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au  Wed Jan 14 16:21:43 2009
From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:21:43 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff
In-Reply-To: <8CB4494E578BA6A-6E0-7CF@MBLK-M03.sysops.aol.com>
References: <E386A1F0530F41288A1DE139FE2BF204@DANSTROM>
	<BF78124C-8D87-42E3-8014-0953212EB26E@cox.net>
	<8CB4494E578BA6A-6E0-7CF@MBLK-M03.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <20090115102143.101466k2cl1oz2iv@webmail.hotkey.net.au>

Quoting healeyguy at aol.com:

> Not sure that he is mythical in the Heracles or Jason and the Argonauts
> kind of way or not but an old friend,  Frank Karl,  used to bring in
> 3.54 rears for folks years ago from NZ. He was at that time a pilot,
> may still be. He also sold a neat set of Minilite replica wheels to
> some folks in Hawaii way back then. Haven't heard anything about Frank
> in many, many years....Hope all is well with him.
> Aloha
> Perry

KARL  LIVES and still flies into LA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eric (Rick) Wilkins <e-wilkins at cox.net>
> Cc: Healey List <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 8:28 am
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff
>
>
> When I bought my 3.54 rear end it was well over 10 years ago and
> Lempert was not yet making them. I don't remember what I ended up
> paying. 300-500 dollars.B B I bought mine through a shop in LA (El
> Segundo) and the source was a
> mythical man who was a pilot (as the story was related to me) who would
> get these from AU or NZ and bring one or two at a time back to the US
> knowing he'd be able to sell them here for a profit.B B WilkoB San
> DiegoB _______________________________________________B Support
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From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Wed Jan 14 16:25:33 2009
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:25:33 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] speedometer repair
In-Reply-To: <COL109-W22ABDD9948AD0DE3BBCDB8ADD60@phx.gbl>
References: <COL109-W22ABDD9948AD0DE3BBCDB8ADD60@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <496E746D.2020209@earthlink.net>

MOMA Manufacturing
1321 Second St. NW
Albuquerque, NM. 87102
Phone 505-766-6661
Fax 505-766-5419

insptwo at msn.com wrote:
> Anyone have the phone number for MoMa.
> Thanks:
> Bill
> BJ7
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From f_simpson at juno.com  Wed Jan 14 16:52:39 2009
From: f_simpson at juno.com (f_simpson at juno.com)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:52:39 GMT
Subject: [Healeys] glove box lock
Message-ID: <20090114.155239.4821.0@webmail09.dca.untd.com>

For those interested, there is a BJ8 glove box lock on ebay, Item number:
320331699975.  Current price is $101, I paid more than $300 for mine.
no personal interest
____________________________________________________________
Homeowner in debt?  Need cash now?  Click here for refinancing.  Bad credit
okay.
http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/fc/PnY6rbv8MoyVrOgDdqNc09sVKAIRzBjN2
sZDgHxIDQbQySjvnqZ1K/

From blkbt7 at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 14 17:46:47 2009
From: blkbt7 at yahoo.com (Bob Brown)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:46:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Barrett-Jackson
Message-ID: <106014.31999.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Is Reid Trummel attending Barrett jackson this year and if so is he writing his usual daily blog?
Or is there someone else from the list blogging from Scottsdale?
Bob

From jodyfkerr at gmail.com  Wed Jan 14 18:03:58 2009
From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:03:58 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Barrett-Jackson
In-Reply-To: <106014.31999.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <106014.31999.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <471534970901141703g2005c18cv3e017edba7726f24@mail.gmail.com>

I'll be there Friday afternoon and will attempt to photograph what I can.

Jody

On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 5:46 PM, Bob Brown <blkbt7 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Is Reid Trummel attending Barrett jackson this year and if so is he writing his usual daily blog?
> Or is there someone else from the list blogging from Scottsdale?
> Bob
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http://www.theymightberacing.com/
1953 Studebaker Champion
1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854)
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/jodyfkerr <--I'm selling parts on ebay!

"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn
from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent
disinclination to do so."
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From ghess4 at cox.net  Wed Jan 14 18:17:59 2009
From: ghess4 at cox.net (Ghess4)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:17:59 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Heat insulation
Message-ID: <923E2D0ECA544F23A3474FC1B583A27C@GalePC>

Can anyone tell me whether the insulating panels on the foot well in the
engine compartment were installed on the early healeys or was that something
that was added later?

Thanks
GHess

From tfsbj7 at mindspring.com  Wed Jan 14 18:22:04 2009
From: tfsbj7 at mindspring.com (Skip Saunders)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:22:04 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter!
In-Reply-To: <8D4333A09700B046A4B0DCDF4A7DE55E1A6B3E@SERVER.acrea.local>
References: <000c01c974d5$cbbbd330$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B><ff59076c0901121839v71a829a2t6aecf3d7023c5ccc@mail.gmail.com><COL106-W546120433B18A0F1A1CDFEC0D90@phx.gbl><000801c97594$30c2eb60$9248c220$@rr.com><000001c9759e$d5d68c60$8183a520$@com><BLU0-SMTP5954DF172F36A058D9D1E2C3D60@phx.gbl>
	<3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDB59@itfexch5.central.det.win>
	<8D4333A09700B046A4B0DCDF4A7DE55E1A6B3E@SERVER.acrea.local>
Message-ID: <000f01c976af$ad113430$07339c90$@com>

Yes, it is cold here in New England...the high temp on Friday is expected to
be 5 degrees (F)....Nevertheless, I took Gladys out for a short run
today...:-).... someday she is going to punish me for exposing her to the
snow, but today she was fine...

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of R. Price Lindsay
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 9:58 AM
To: Quinn, Patrick; healeys
Subject: Re: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter!

Patrick -

With the high her in Chicago tomorrow forecast to be -2 degrees
Fahrenheit, I'm having a hard time relating.

Price Lindsay
BJ 8

hive

From insptwo at msn.com  Wed Jan 14 18:25:38 2009
From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:25:38 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Moma
Message-ID: <COL109-W58BBD200695C3A5366976DADD70@phx.gbl>

Many thanks for the replies. Will call them tomorrow.
Bill
BJ7

From steveg at abrazosdata.com  Wed Jan 14 18:27:48 2009
From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Steve=20B.=20Gerow?=)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:27:48 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?Alternator_Source?=
Message-ID: <20090115012748.2576.qmail@hoster902.com>

Randy, 
DunRite tool's stuff is great. 

Can't see how anything from across the pond would be that cheap, considering the exchange rate and the godawful Royal Mail shipping rate.

--
Steve Gerow
Pasadena, CA BN6

Randy Healey Archaeologist wrote:

Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:27:09 -0600
From: "Randy Dickson" <rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com>

Fellow Healeyoids,

I'm looking for a source for the alternator conversion for my 63 BJ7.  I was
thinking of going with AH Spares or Cape.  Anybody in the US have an alt.
kit?  Who has the best kit with everything for a conversion and who has the
best price.  Thanks in advance!

Randy

Healey Archaeologist

From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Wed Jan 14 19:15:32 2009
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:15:32 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Barrett-Jackson
In-Reply-To: <106014.31999.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <106014.31999.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <751d05480901141815g2c03d06dieebd78ad84e4b466@mail.gmail.com>

Bob,

Reid will be there as will I, from Thursday afternoon through Saturday
evening.

Curt Arndt

On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 4:46 PM, Bob Brown <blkbt7 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Is Reid Trummel attending Barrett jackson this year and if so is he writing
> his usual daily blog?
> Or is there someone else from the list blogging from Scottsdale?
> Bob
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From s.hutchings at rogers.com  Wed Jan 14 19:44:48 2009
From: s.hutchings at rogers.com (Stephen Hutchings)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:44:48 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Wiper rack lubricant
Message-ID: <a06200704c59452be548a@[192.168.0.103]>

I know there are components, like the starter drive that must be dry 
lubricated, but there was grease in there to begin with, when I took 
mine apart.
Stephen, BJ8

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed Jan 14 19:52:18 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:52:18 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Transmission bearings
In-Reply-To: <BAFE83EEBA1C43F3A7A7A8D40149F845@ecarecenters.net>
References: <BAFE83EEBA1C43F3A7A7A8D40149F845@ecarecenters.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901141852o41ef516tdf41133715623157@mail.gmail.com>

Paul -

there's a set of the caged bearings on ebay right now:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-NOS-BL-Caged-Needle-Bearings-Austin-Healey-3000-BJ8_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a1Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem300285935830QQitemZ300285935830QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories


Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 3:45 PM, PG <britishcars at shaw.ca> wrote:

> Hi All;
>
>
>
> Does anybody know if the BJ8 Laygear needle bearings (with the carrier) can
> substitute for the earlier Laygear bearings that are installed
> individually?
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
> Paul
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Wed Jan 14 20:27:49 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:27:49 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Heat insulation
References: <923E2D0ECA544F23A3474FC1B583A27C@GalePC>
Message-ID: <6874AD4AAB424877AB0079637A61545B@ophrdc.org>

Asbestos insulating panels were used on the engine side of the left footwell 
right from the earliest preproduction Hundreds.
The earliest were somewhat smaller and didn't cover as well, but were there 
never the less.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ghess4" <ghess4 at cox.net>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 8:17 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Heat insulation


> Can anyone tell me whether the insulating panels on the foot well in the
> engine compartment were installed on the early healeys or was that 
> something
> that was added later?
>
> Thanks
> GHess
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca  Wed Jan 14 21:20:34 2009
From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek Sharp)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:20:34 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] speedo cable
References: <000c01c974d5$cbbbd330$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B><ff59076c0901121839v71a829a2t6aecf3d7023c5ccc@mail.gmail.com><COL106-W546120433B18A0F1A1CDFEC0D90@phx.gbl><000801c97594$30c2eb60$9248c220$@rr.com><000001c9759e$d5d68c60$8183a520$@com><BLU0-SMTP5954DF172F36A058D9D1E2C3D60@phx.gbl><3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDB59@itfexch5.central.det.win><12d299aa.3405.4622.8996.4d61aa1139e1@aol.com>
	<5caeedb50901132325w6717e73fvdc75755734636b32@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP62DAE89151990478248A2CC3D70@phx.gbl>

Hi all,

When I got my speedo back from Nisonger after they repaired it, there was a 
notation on the invoice that they found some gearbox oil in the speedo head 
which may have contributed to its demise.  I have read warnings about over 
lubricating inner cables to prevent this and have always been careful (or so 
I thought).  I also know there is suppossed to be a seal on the cable to 
prevent oil from running up the cable into the speedo head, but I am unsure 
what it looks like or where exactly it goes.  Is there a seal at both ends?

Could someone enlighten me on this and perhaps suggest a source for the 
seals or describe how one could be made.

Mirek
60 BT7 

From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Thu Jan 15 00:50:38 2009
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:50:38 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Final / Part3 - Resto of BJ8 32038 - AH Mag Jan 2009.
Message-ID: <726034.65471.qm@web37905.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi Listers,

Some of you may remember that I authored Parts 1 and 2 of my slow (over 10
years now) resto of BJ8 32038 and which was published in Austin Healey
Magazine in issues 4-5/2005 and 7/2005 respectively.  Back in those good old
days, most articles were in B/W - not the full color we enjoy today.

Well, I still own the car and things have been moving along - slowly of
course.  But 32038 is now back on the road at last in a brand new livery - and
looks just great - I think.  When new, she was Healey blue/blue.  When I
bought her in 1989, she was blotchy spray-can green/tan - really bad and
sliding downhill.  Now she is fresh, yellow/dark red, and ready for a new life
here on the  N. Calififornia roads.

The new January issue of Austin Healey Magazine has 32038 on the cover, and
the final / Part 3 of the resto article on page 8 for those of you that have
been patiently following the saga.  I hope you enjoyed the journey - I did.

My thanks to Reid Trummel who published the first 2 parts as prior Editor, and
to Gary Anderson who kindly published the third part as current Editor.

Anyone wishing to contact me on 'stuff' - 408-221-5244 / RNB at ix.netcom.com

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

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Thu Jan 15 04:58:16 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:58:16 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] (geen onderwerp)
Message-ID: <496F24D8.9030400@chello.nl>


From ahy3000 at comcast.net  Thu Jan 15 06:11:18 2009
From: ahy3000 at comcast.net (ahy3000 at comcast.net)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:11:18 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter!
Message-ID: <011520091311.15084.496F35F60005CE0500003AEC2209224627CFCFCFCC97080E@comcast.net>

Temps are in the negative #'s (deg F) overnight here in Massachusetts as well.  We have a detached, unheated garage so not much work is getting done on my baby.

Burt

--
Burt Weiner
'63 BJ7
HBJ7L/23582
ahy3000 at comcast.net

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "R. Price Lindsay" <price at advocateadvisors.com>
> Patrick -
> 
> With the high her in Chicago tomorrow forecast to be -2 degrees
> Fahrenheit, I'm having a hard time relating.
> 
> Price Lindsay
> BJ 8

From bighealey at charter.net  Thu Jan 15 07:11:28 2009
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:11:28 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Wiper rack lubricant
In-Reply-To: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJIEPHCEAA.shop@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <FDC968D405F54001BC353927014C7765@TRACY>

Won't freeze in California.  Goin drivin today !!!

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

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Ed's Shop
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 3:04 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net; jensen-cars at british-steel.org
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wiper rack lubricant

Graphite ONLY, Ken !!

Grease(s) ATTRACT "DIRT" and KEEP it.  NOT good.  Grease can also (NO pun
intended<G> FREEZE !!  Again, NOT good.

Ed
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Thu Jan 15 07:26:42 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:26:42 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] [Jensen-cars] Wiper rack lubricant
In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502854@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502854@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
Message-ID: <496F47A2.7010902@chello.nl>

Ken,
I ment Molybdene Sul_/*fide*/_ Grease instead of Sulfate.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

Freese, Ken schreef:
> Any suggestions for lubricant on the windshield wiper motor and cable? I
> am going to use wheel bearing grease unless there is something better.
> Ken Freese
> 65 BJ8
> 74 Interceptor
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Thu Jan 15 07:53:37 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:53:37 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Driving Healeys in winter!
References: <011520091311.15084.496F35F60005CE0500003AEC2209224627CFCFCFCC97080E@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BCA4586AFAFB4D7190C7D401B9524855@ophrdc.org>

Many years ago out of necessity (my only wheels) I drove a '67 BJ8 through 
the winter of '74/'75. I'm talking a Southern Ontario winter, with lots of 
snow, salt, dampness and cold. Even though the car had been "Ziebarted" 
(remember them? they were a chain of stores who specialized in thorough rust 
proofing) I shudder to think of what the salt did to the car. That is the 
only part I truly regret.
Anyway the top and seals fit reasonably well and with a 190 degree 
thermostat, the heater was pretty good. The tires were a set of the Goodyear 
G800 redwalls (remember them? They were fitted to a lot of TR6's at the 
time) About the only thing that was not up to the job for winter driving 
were the "demister" vents. Just like the old Volkswagen beetles, you carried 
a hand scraper for scraping the inside as well as the outside of the glass.
Traction and handling in slippery conditions was fantastic unless the snow 
was so deep you were plowing. I recall that at highway speeds in sub feezing 
temperatures, the heat inside gradually dissipated, but in town, things were 
very comfortable.
It always took lots of choke to start from stone cold, but she always 
started. The choke remained on in varying amounts until the engine was fully 
heat saturated.
Ah, the memories!
I'm happy to say, the car was completely restored by a subsequent owner, and 
is still alive and well today.

Rich Chrysler

From bj7healey at gto.net  Thu Jan 15 08:56:41 2009
From: bj7healey at gto.net (BJ7 Healey)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:56:41 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Alternator source wanted!
In-Reply-To: <000401c97697$3ec75580$bc560080$@com>
References: <000401c97697$3ec75580$bc560080$@com>
Message-ID: <1232035001.6515.6.camel@rob-laptop>

If you go to this web address . This is what I did and used about 5
years ago.

http://picasaweb.google.com/bj7healey

                        Bob Slater  BJ7




On Wed, 2009-01-14 at 16:27 -0600, Randy Dickson wrote:
> Fellow Healeyoids,
> 
> I'm looking for a source for the alternator conversion for my 63 BJ7.  I was
> thinking of going with AH Spares or Cape.  Anybody in the US have an alt.
> kit?  Who has the best kit with everything for a conversion and who has the
> best price.  Thanks in advance!
> 
> Randy
> 
> Healey Archaeologist
> 
> 63 BJ7
> 
> 60 BT7
> 
> 66 Cobra replica
> 
> 06 Mini Cooper S
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From f9cougar at yahoo.com  Thu Jan 15 10:19:14 2009
From: f9cougar at yahoo.com (john close)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:19:14 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Accelerator Pedal Modofication
Message-ID: <324211.63599.qm@web34804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Howdy - My right leg gets all cramped up in my BN6. I'm thinking about shortening the distance from the pedal to the bend in the shaft to let my leg extend more. Would help with my not-quite-masterful heel-and toe-ing, too. Anybody done that? Got some pics, specs, advice? Thanks - John

From autofarm at cyg.net  Thu Jan 15 10:25:23 2009
From: autofarm at cyg.net (Bob Yule)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:25:23 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] COLD
Message-ID: <53436CA6924B4E4792D38AB2B6169805@OFFICE>

    I have often been told that it is too cold to snow, but I don't know how
cold that has to be.  This morning here it was -29C (-20F).  It has since
warmed up to a balmy       -24C (-11F) and it is snowing heavily.  If this
continues, I may have to put up the convertible top.
Cheers.......Bob
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From gbrierton at hotmail.com  Thu Jan 15 10:26:49 2009
From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:26:49 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Driving in Winter
Message-ID: <BLU107-DS225FAF665761EC39575BAB3D70@phx.gbl>

Back when I could tolerate the cold, BJ8 #1 was my daily driver throughout
Illinois and Utah in the early '60's.  I remember getting stopped by
waist-deep snow on my way down some country roads to my brother's house one
Christmas.  My mother (in her 50's) and I walked the last mile or so carrying
Christmas presents.  Brother pulled me free with a tractor, chain around the
front frame cross member! Many other trips in snow/ice were made without
incident.  I stayed away from salted roads, which one could do back then by
using country blacktops.  Let the first one go (foolishly) in Utah in '67;
later replaced it with another  new BJ8 in late '67.  It "disappeared" when my
first child appeared.

GB and my 4th BJ8: the Silver Bullet #40045 (acquired 11/1996)  licensed
"RSATLAST"

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Thu Jan 15 10:44:23 2009
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:44:23 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Driving in Winter
In-Reply-To: <BLU107-DS225FAF665761EC39575BAB3D70@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU107-DS225FAF665761EC39575BAB3D70@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <006201c97738$e7cd5fc0$b7681f40$@net>

When I was younger, I used to drive my BN6 daily to the store, running
errands, pleasure, etc. no matter how cold it got in the winter. Of course,
I lived in Las Vegas then. We got two inches today and the temp is around 16
degrees and I am hibernating until March.

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

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of gary brierton
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 12:27 PM
To: healeys
Subject: [Healeys] Driving in Winter

Back when I could tolerate the cold, BJ8 #1 was my daily driver throughout
Illinois and Utah in the early '60's.  I remember getting stopped by
waist-deep snow on my way down some country roads to my brother's house one
Christmas.  My mother (in her 50's) and I walked the last mile or so
carrying
Christmas presents.  Brother pulled me free with a tractor, chain around the
front frame cross member! Many other trips in snow/ice were made without
incident.  I stayed away from salted roads, which one could do back then by
using country blacktops.  Let the first one go (foolishly) in Utah in '67;
later replaced it with another  new BJ8 in late '67.  It "disappeared" when
my
first child appeared.

GB and my 4th BJ8: the Silver Bullet #40045 (acquired 11/1996)  licensed
"RSATLAST"
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From ghess4 at cox.net  Thu Jan 15 11:38:55 2009
From: ghess4 at cox.net (Ghess4)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:38:55 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Heat insulation
In-Reply-To: <6874AD4AAB424877AB0079637A61545B@ophrdc.org>
References: <923E2D0ECA544F23A3474FC1B583A27C@GalePC>
	<6874AD4AAB424877AB0079637A61545B@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <77C80AA6088F40A9A03841A675BE9A64@GalePC>

Thanks Rich,
I've put a new frame under my BJ8 and after sand blast, undercoat and paint 
it looks so good that I hate to cover it up!!  Guess I'll just drive it 
without the outer panels!!  (ha)  I've used the stuff that looks just like 
the asbestos but it doesn't look professional to me no mater how good I fit 
the panels around the foot well.
Thanks again.
Gale Hess

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rich C" <richchrysler at quickclic.net>
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>; "Ghess4" <ghess4 at cox.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 7:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Heat insulation


> Asbestos insulating panels were used on the engine side of the left 
> footwell right from the earliest preproduction Hundreds.
> The earliest were somewhat smaller and didn't cover as well, but were 
> there never the less.
>
> Rich Chrysler
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ghess4" <ghess4 at cox.net>
> To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 8:17 PM
> Subject: [Healeys] Heat insulation
>
>
>> Can anyone tell me whether the insulating panels on the foot well in the
>> engine compartment were installed on the early healeys or was that 
>> something
>> that was added later?
>>
>> Thanks
>> GHess
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From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net  Thu Jan 15 12:28:18 2009
From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:28:18 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Chassis Primer Color
Message-ID: <748118.14857.qm@web81806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I am new to painting and I am wondering if the color of the primer makes any difference.

What color primer do people suggest?

Thank you,
John
'62 BT7

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Thu Jan 15 13:11:42 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:11:42 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] [Jensen-cars] Wiper rack lubricant
In-Reply-To: <DF80966804654D31B928D2C0CC1827A2@DADSPC>
References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502854@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
	<496F47A2.7010902@chello.nl> <DF80966804654D31B928D2C0CC1827A2@DADSPC>
Message-ID: <496F987E.5080705@chello.nl>

Pete,
So I noticed. Well, my English may be reasonable, but it has some 
serious flaw's, as is now demonstrated.
Be carefull with MoS2 and graphite in the transmission. It is an 
absolute no-no in limited slip diff's and wet clutches (e.g. OD boxes, 
synchromesh/baulk rings, motorbikes).
I used it when running in engines, which will horrify many, with very 
good results. The running in lasts much longer, typical ca. 10.000km 
with machining at modern (thus tight) tolerances and needs lots of 
discipline, but you will have a gem of an engine if done properly.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

peteb01 schreef:
> Kees,
> That would be " Molybdenum Disulfide "  -  MoS2.   This is a solid 
> lubricant with excellent Extreme Pressure characteristics.  Normally 
> this is available already mixed in a grease or oil base.  Also 
> available in powder form (I have some that I've been saving, and 
> using, since 1972.  I always add the stuff to my differential and 
> transmission.
>  
> If you don't have this stuff, Graphite will work just as well for this 
> application.
>  
> The basic difference between the two is that graphite requires 
> moisture or high humidity to work effectively.  MoS2 requires no 
> moisture.
>  
> Pete Bahr
>
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     *From:* Oudesluys <mailto:coudesluijs at chello.nl>
>     *To:* Freese, Ken <mailto:Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com>
>     *Cc:* healeys at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net> ;
>     jensen-cars at british-steel.org <mailto:jensen-cars at british-steel.org>
>     *Sent:* Thursday, January 15, 2009 9:26 AM
>     *Subject:* Re: [Jensen-cars] Wiper rack lubricant
>
>     Ken,
>     I ment Molybdene Sul_/*fide*/_ Grease instead of Sulfate.
>     Kees Oudesluijs
>     NL
>
>     Freese, Ken schreef:
>     > Any suggestions for lubricant on the windshield wiper motor and
>     cable? I
>     > am going to use wheel bearing grease unless there is something
>     better.
>     > Ken Freese
>     > 65 BJ8
>     > 74 Interceptor
>     >
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>     >
>     >  
>
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From info at atteanlodge.com  Thu Jan 15 17:09:41 2009
From: info at atteanlodge.com (mailmaineguide.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:09:41 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] COLD
In-Reply-To: <53436CA6924B4E4792D38AB2B6169805@OFFICE>
References: <53436CA6924B4E4792D38AB2B6169805@OFFICE>
Message-ID: <14FEC47BBDF34175A3DC62B65E769F2E@PC1>

Well Bob, it was 24 below here in Jackman, Maine this morning and townfolk 
thought we should close the beaches...imagine that!!!

Brad Holden
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Yule" <autofarm at cyg.net>
To: "HEALEY LIST" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 12:25 PM
Subject: [Healeys] COLD


>    I have often been told that it is too cold to snow, but I don't know 
> how
> cold that has to be.  This morning here it was -29C (-20F).  It has since
> warmed up to a balmy       -24C (-11F) and it is snowing heavily.  If this
> continues, I may have to put up the convertible top.
> Cheers.......Bob
> Check out our web site www.autofarm.net
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From kags at shaw.ca  Thu Jan 15 17:48:39 2009
From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:48:39 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] 'Powerboost' servo
Message-ID: <E6489151F5AF435AAE00C508DE1FE67D@computer>

Has anyone on the list had experience with a Powerboost replacement servo? 
It's being offered by one vendor that I know of and seems pretty inexpensive 
at around $250 US.

All comments appreciated.

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

From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Thu Jan 15 18:03:07 2009
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:03:07 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] COLD
In-Reply-To: <14FEC47BBDF34175A3DC62B65E769F2E@PC1>
References: <53436CA6924B4E4792D38AB2B6169805@OFFICE>
	<14FEC47BBDF34175A3DC62B65E769F2E@PC1>
Message-ID: <8458C59FD2334A8982261ED58EF01C16@PatrickQuinnPC>

G'day

Many years ago when I was north of Vancouver, BC I recall it being a tad
cold. Cheap plonk in a wide dish placed outside for a couple of hours made
for an even more interesting drink.

After yesterdays 42C or 104F, today's far more pleasant 28C.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn (in shorts and tee shirt)
Sydney, Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of mailmaineguide.com
Sent: Friday, 16 January 2009 11:10 AM
To: Bob Yule; HEALEY LIST
Subject: Re: [Healeys] COLD

Well Bob, it was 24 below here in Jackman, Maine this morning and townfolk 
thought we should close the beaches...imagine that!!!

Brad Holden
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Yule" <autofarm at cyg.net>
To: "HEALEY LIST" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 12:25 PM
Subject: [Healeys] COLD


>    I have often been told that it is too cold to snow, but I don't know 
> how
> cold that has to be.  This morning here it was -29C (-20F).  It has since
> warmed up to a balmy       -24C (-11F) and it is snowing heavily.  If this
> continues, I may have to put up the convertible top.
> Cheers.......Bob
> Check out our web site www.autofarm.net
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Jan 15 18:05:47 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:05:47 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] 'Powerboost' servo
In-Reply-To: <E6489151F5AF435AAE00C508DE1FE67D@computer>
References: <E6489151F5AF435AAE00C508DE1FE67D@computer>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901151705h2cb9d3cen305feee613879c77@mail.gmail.com>

Earl -

I think you mean the PBR booster from Australia, right?  I've had one on my
BJ8 for almost 15 years, still works like new.  Just slightly less boost
than the original booster, but I like it because the brakes are much more
like a proper modern sports car.

I think the Lockheed replacement currently available from the UK, like the
original, overboosts a bit.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 8:48 AM, Earl Kagna <kags at shaw.ca> wrote:

> Has anyone on the list had experience with a Powerboost replacement servo?
> It's being offered by one vendor that I know of and seems pretty
> inexpensive
> at around $250 US.
>
> All comments appreciated.
>
> Earl Kagna
> Victoria, B.C.
> BT7 tri-carb
> BJ8
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From MBran89793 at aol.com  Thu Jan 15 18:43:31 2009
From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:43:31 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Early Friday Funnies
Message-ID: <cfa.4d75d067.36a14043@aol.com>

(Just could not wait until Friday for releasing this as  we have club members 
in The Villages.)
 
Four old retired guys are walking down a street in  The Villages, Florida .
They turned a corner and see  a sign that says, 'Old Timers Bar - all drinks 
10 cents.'
They look at each  other, and then go in, thinking  this Is too good to be 
true.
The old  bartender says in a voice that carries across the room, 'Come on in 
and let me 
pour one for you!   What'll it be,  Gentlemen?'   There seemed to be a 
fully-stocked bar, 
so each of the men ask for a martini. In short order,  the bartender serves 
up four iced 
martinis... Shaken, not stirred,and says, 'That'll be 10  cents each, 
please'.  The four men 
stare at the bartender for a  moment.   Then look at each other..They can't 
be believe it  ....
They pay the 40 cents, finish their martinis, and order another  round.   
Again, four excellent 
martinis are produced with the bartender again saying,  'That's 40 cents, 
please.'  They pay
the 40 cents, but their curiosity is more than they can  stand.   They have 
each had two  martinis
and so far they've spent less than a  dollar.   Finally one of the men says, 
'How can you
afford to  serve martinis as good as these for a dime a piece?'   'I'm a  
retired tailor from Boston ,'
the bartender said, 'and I always wanted to own a  bar.   Last year I hit the 
Lottery for  $25
million and decided to open this  place.   Every drink costs a dime - wine, 
liquor, beer, it's all 
the same.'    Wow!!!!  That's quite  a story,' says one of the men.   The 
four of them sipped  at
their martinis and couldn't help but notice seven other  people at the end of 
the bar who didn't
have drinks in front of them, and hadn't ordered  anything the whole time 
they were there.
 
One man gestures at the seven at the end of the bar  without drinks and asks 
the bartender,
'What's with  them?'   The bartender says, 'Oh, they're all old retired  
farts from Michigan  waiting 
for happy hour when drinks are half  price.'
 


 
**************Inauguration '09:  Get complete coverage from the nation's 
capital. (http://news.aol.com/main/politics/inauguration?ncid=emlcntusnews00000003)

From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca  Thu Jan 15 19:01:34 2009
From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek Sharp)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:01:34 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] COLD
References: <53436CA6924B4E4792D38AB2B6169805@OFFICE>
	<14FEC47BBDF34175A3DC62B65E769F2E@PC1>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP326685467424B483D01B67C3D40@phx.gbl>

Just the "bare it all" beaches, or family beaches too?

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "mailmaineguide.com" <info at atteanlodge.com>
To: "Bob Yule" <autofarm at cyg.net>; "HEALEY LIST" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 7:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] COLD


> Well Bob, it was 24 below here in Jackman, Maine this morning and townfolk 
> thought we should close the beaches...imagine that!!!
>
> Brad Holden
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bob Yule" <autofarm at cyg.net>
> To: "HEALEY LIST" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 12:25 PM
> Subject: [Healeys] COLD
>
>
>>    I have often been told that it is too cold to snow, but I don't know 
>> how
>> cold that has to be.  This morning here it was -29C (-20F).  It has since
>> warmed up to a balmy       -24C (-11F) and it is snowing heavily.  If 
>> this
>> continues, I may have to put up the convertible top.
>> Cheers.......Bob
>> Check out our web site www.autofarm.net
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From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Thu Jan 15 21:03:19 2009
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:03:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Driving Healeys in winter!
In-Reply-To: <BCA4586AFAFB4D7190C7D401B9524855@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <789856.10006.qm@web83305.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Rich C ... The winter in Toronto was a big surprise coming from England , it's cold ... 1st January 1956 we watched the Pasadena Rose Bowl Parade , three months later we where on our way to California , crossing the Bay bridge into San Francisco , blue sky , sale boats out on the bay , this is Healey country .
 We stopped in San Francisco , I got a mechanics job at the British car dealer , we lived in Marin county and I crossed the Golden Gate bridge every day to work in my BN4 ,with the  top down .. 
 We never got to Pasadena ... Norman Nock
, 

--- On Thu, 1/15/09, Rich C <richchrysler at quickclic.net> wrote:

> From: Rich C <richchrysler at quickclic.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Driving Healeys in winter!
> To: ahy3000 at comcast.net, "R. Price Lindsay" <price at advocateadvisors.com>, "Quinn, Patrick" <Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au>, "healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, January 15, 2009, 6:53 AM
> Many years ago out of necessity (my only wheels) I drove a
> '67 BJ8 through 
> the winter of '74/'75. I'm talking a Southern
> Ontario winter, with lots of 
> snow, salt, dampness and cold. Even though the car had been
> "Ziebarted" 
> (remember them? they were a chain of stores who specialized
> in thorough rust 
> proofing) I shudder to think of what the salt did to the
> car. That is the 
> only part I truly regret.
> Anyway the top and seals fit reasonably well and with a 190
> degree 
> thermostat, the heater was pretty good. The tires were a
> set of the Goodyear 
> G800 redwalls (remember them? They were fitted to a lot of
> TR6's at the 
> time) About the only thing that was not up to the job for
> winter driving 
> were the "demister" vents. Just like the old
> Volkswagen beetles, you carried 
> a hand scraper for scraping the inside as well as the
> outside of the glass.
> Traction and handling in slippery conditions was fantastic
> unless the snow 
> was so deep you were plowing. I recall that at highway
> speeds in sub feezing 
> temperatures, the heat inside gradually dissipated, but in
> town, things were 
> very comfortable.
> It always took lots of choke to start from stone cold, but
> she always 
> started. The choke remained on in varying amounts until the
> engine was fully 
> heat saturated.
> Ah, the memories!
> I'm happy to say, the car was completely restored by a
> subsequent owner, and 
> is still alive and well today.
> 
> Rich Chrysler
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From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Thu Jan 15 21:11:47 2009
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:11:47 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Driving Healeys in winter!
In-Reply-To: <789856.10006.qm@web83305.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <BCA4586AFAFB4D7190C7D401B9524855@ophrdc.org>
	<789856.10006.qm@web83305.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <A1E1BD794DFE4F06B66420DAE0051969@PatrickQuinnPC>

G'day Norman

We really liked Pasadena. It reminded us of:

Ooh It's such a long, long way to Pasadena
Ooh It's such a long, long way to Pasadena

Where the dirt track meets the highway 
And there ain't no time at all
Just a world movin' forward
On a big black motored crawl

And the drivers in their Chevrolette's
Ain't got no time at all
To find no lonely hikers way
It's when I wanna say

Sorry about that. I've hurt my back and sitting propped up with cushions and
need something to amuse me.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Norman Nock
Sent: Friday, 16 January 2009 3:03 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Driving Healeys in winter!

Rich C ... The winter in Toronto was a big surprise coming from England ,
it's cold ... 1st January 1956 we watched the Pasadena Rose Bowl Parade ,
three months later we where on our way to California , crossing the Bay
bridge into San Francisco , blue sky , sale boats out on the bay , this is
Healey country .
 We stopped in San Francisco , I got a mechanics job at the British car
dealer , we lived in Marin county and I crossed the Golden Gate bridge every
day to work in my BN4 ,with the  top down .. 
 We never got to Pasadena ... Norman Nock

From kags at shaw.ca  Thu Jan 15 21:38:31 2009
From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:38:31 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] 'Powerboost' servo
References: <E6489151F5AF435AAE00C508DE1FE67D@computer>
	<ff59076c0901151705h2cb9d3cen305feee613879c77@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0A48649A4B774063B96878C6E729A258@computer>

Alan: plus the others who have replied:

The 'Powerboost' servo is not the PBR - different item, which is why I made
the query.  Several us here have PBR VH44 servos on our BJ8's and are pleased
with them, although the PBR VH40 is probably better for the Healey - closer in
boost to what the original Girling is.

A couple of fellows here need servos, so we're just gathering information.

Earl Kagna
Victoria, B.C.
BT7 tri-carb
BJ8
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Alan Seigrist
  To: Earl Kagna
  Cc: Healey List
  Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 5:05 PM
  Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'Powerboost' servo


  Earl -

  I think you mean the PBR booster from Australia, right?  I've had one on my
BJ8 for almost 15 years, still works like new.  Just slightly less boost than
the original booster, but I like it because the brakes are much more like a
proper modern sports car.

  I think the Lockheed replacement currently available from the UK, like the
original, overboosts a bit.

  Alan

  '52 A90
  '53 BN1
  '64 BJ8

From kags at shaw.ca  Thu Jan 15 22:04:57 2009
From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:04:57 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Servo correction!
Message-ID: <195B330A7F4F405D98C07811BAB5CD85@computer>

Gentlemen:

The servo that I asked about is a 'Powertune' not Powerboost.  Too much 
Vodka tonight!

It's on the British Parts Northwest web-site.  BPN is in Oregon - Portland 
area.

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

From geatros at shaw.ca  Thu Jan 15 23:36:12 2009
From: geatros at shaw.ca (Geatros)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:36:12 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Servo correction!
In-Reply-To: <195B330A7F4F405D98C07811BAB5CD85@computer>
References: <195B330A7F4F405D98C07811BAB5CD85@computer>
Message-ID: <9287D73D5D504B2BB0F1B9319F94A20A@soloPC>

Hi Earl,

I installed  a servo uinit from BPN ( I think it was a Powertune a Lockheed
knock off )  on my 66 BJ8 a couple of years ago , so far so good..... I made
it a lot harder for myself by not wanting to drill new holes in the toe
board and not to use the mounting hardware that came with the unit. I
fabricated mounting brackets to mount the BPN servo on to the factory
bolts........

Cheers
Kenny

 ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Earl Kagna" <kags at shaw.ca>
To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 9:04 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Servo correction!


> Gentlemen:
>
> The servo that I asked about is a 'Powertune' not Powerboost.  Too much
> Vodka tonight!
>
> It's on the British Parts Northwest web-site.  BPN is in Oregon - Portland
> area.
>
> Earl Kagna
> Victoria, B.C.
> BT7 tri-carb
> BJ8
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri Jan 16 00:25:38 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:25:38 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Servo correction!
In-Reply-To: <195B330A7F4F405D98C07811BAB5CD85@computer>
References: <195B330A7F4F405D98C07811BAB5CD85@computer>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901152325k60649b60w9590926cc2e0cf04@mail.gmail.com>

Earl -

I looked at the link you provided and checked around, the Powertune Servo
seems to be a carbon copy of the standard Lockheed replacement unit.  If so,
the boost should be similar to the original Girling units, albeit more
reliable because of the diaphragm.

Best,

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 1:04 PM, Earl Kagna <kags at shaw.ca> wrote:

> Gentlemen:
>
> The servo that I asked about is a 'Powertune' not Powerboost.  Too much
> Vodka tonight!
>
> It's on the British Parts Northwest web-site.  BPN is in Oregon - Portland
> area.
>
> Earl Kagna
> Victoria, B.C.
> BT7 tri-carb
> BJ8
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Fri Jan 16 01:58:59 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:58:59 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] 'Powerboost' servo
In-Reply-To: <E6489151F5AF435AAE00C508DE1FE67D@computer>
References: <E6489151F5AF435AAE00C508DE1FE67D@computer>
Message-ID: <49704C53.1040501@chello.nl>

The Powerboost is a common replacement servo in Europe. However prices 
are much lower overhere, about GBP80 (US$120) on ebay.co.uk.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

Earl Kagna schreef:
> Has anyone on the list had experience with a Powerboost replacement servo? 
> It's being offered by one vendor that I know of and seems pretty inexpensive 
> at around $250 US.
>
> All comments appreciated.
>
> Earl Kagna
> Victoria, B.C.
> BT7 tri-carb
> BJ8
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Fri Jan 16 02:15:58 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:15:58 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] 'Powerboost' servo
In-Reply-To: <49704C53.1040501@chello.nl>
References: <E6489151F5AF435AAE00C508DE1FE67D@computer>
	<49704C53.1040501@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <4970504E.5010201@chello.nl>

Eh, Powertune indeed, not Powerboost.
Forgot to mention that several ratio's are available.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

Oudesluys schreef:
> The Powerboost is a common replacement servo in Europe. However prices 
> are much lower overhere, about GBP80 (US$120) on ebay.co.uk.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Jan 16 02:55:21 2009
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:55:21 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] I would SURE...
Message-ID: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJCECKCFAA.shop@justbrits.com>

like to know the REST of THIS story !!! 

>From my local paper<G>!!
************************************ 

http://www.justbrits.com/z/tyre_1.jpg 

From insptwo at msn.com  Fri Jan 16 08:43:05 2009
From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:43:05 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] B/J Auction
Message-ID: <COL109-W763C6465F50C1138E20E52ADD40@phx.gbl>

Has anyone looked at the BJ7 #967. I'm not a concours judge but I can sure
tell that it looks like a combination of a BJ7 & BJ8. Both horns on the same
side instead on one on each side, bonnet release coming from the wrong place,
winshield washer fluid bottle in the engine compartment instead of inside the
car in the back of the tray, exhaust on the wrong side and probably more that
I can't see or that I missed. This car is said to be finished to concours!
I guess that the bidders don't care how much they spend as long as it is
"concours". You know what they say "there is one born every minute'!
Bill
BJ7

From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Fri Jan 16 08:55:52 2009
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:55:52 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] 'Powerboost' servo
In-Reply-To: <4970504E.5010201@chello.nl>
References: <E6489151F5AF435AAE00C508DE1FE67D@computer>
	<49704C53.1040501@chello.nl> <4970504E.5010201@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <001201c977f2$e8df9e90$ba9edbb0$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>

Earl, Kees
Hi. I followed up on this. Found this:- eBay item no. 260339028542
See for yourself, but #99:99 is a good price.
I called him and made notes:
"This is the so-called Lockheed lookalike incorporating the same parts as
the actual Lockheed. Made by Powertune. He says that it uses same internals
as Lockheed so a Lockheed service kit works in this unit. Has 2 sizes of
which the bigger one is for Big Healeys. Has stock on shelf. Rang him up. He
sounds pleasant, knowledgeable, helpful and very Scottish!"
Simon Lachlan

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Oudesluys
Sent: 16 January 2009 09:16
To: Earl Kagna
Cc: Healey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'Powerboost' servo

Eh, Powertune indeed, not Powerboost.
Forgot to mention that several ratio's are available.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

Oudesluys schreef:
> The Powerboost is a common replacement servo in Europe. However prices
> are much lower overhere, about GBP80 (US$120) on ebay.co.uk.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
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From mgoode2 at cox.net  Fri Jan 16 09:10:56 2009
From: mgoode2 at cox.net (Mike Goode)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:10:56 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] B/J Auction
References: <COL109-W763C6465F50C1138E20E52ADD40@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <006e01c977f5$036d5700$40c8cd0a@cmh.netjets.com>

It's behind the ropes so I can't see it up close. However, the grill 
surround is installed upside down that I can see.

Yesterday the BT7 (681) went for $28K and the red BJ8 (697.1) went for 
$38K...both plus 10% buyer's commission. Prices are way down this year.

Tanner and Healey Lane both have two up for auction.

All the remaining 6 go up today.

There are 4 at the Russo-Steele including mine. One went up yesterday, and 
two more go on Saturday with my BJ8 on Sunday.

Cheers,

Mike Goode
Scottsdale 

From scthomton at yahoo.com  Fri Jan 16 09:37:05 2009
From: scthomton at yahoo.com (Steve Thomton)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:37:05 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Accelerator Pedal Modofication
In-Reply-To: <324211.63599.qm@web34804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <954084.54837.qm@web50605.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

John, I shortened my accelerator pedal pad by 2"..... cut and rewelded.  Along
with that I am extending the brake and clutch pedals by about 1" (they are at
+2" right now...the kit from Tom's Import Toys) .... I really like the
resultant positioning of the pedals... right leg is more extended and
positions the brake/accelerator nicely for heel toe.  I also highly recommend
the teflon bushing kit for the throttle shaft and accelerator from Moss, it
really tightened up the action and essentially removed the slop.
 
Cheers,
Steve

--- On Thu, 1/15/09, john close <f9cougar at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: john close <f9cougar at yahoo.com>
Subject: [Healeys] Accelerator Pedal Modofication
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2009, 10:19 AM

Howdy - My right leg gets all cramped up in my BN6. I'm thinking about
shortening the distance from the pedal to the bend in the shaft to let my leg
extend more. Would help with my not-quite-masterful heel-and toe-ing, too.
Anybody done that? Got some pics, specs, advice? Thanks - John
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Fri Jan 16 09:47:09 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:47:09 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] B/J Auction
References: <COL109-W763C6465F50C1138E20E52ADD40@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <D4DDDE6861734E559973FC244DF332B0@ophrdc.org>

Interesting that there are no interior pictures. From what I can see by 
studying these pictures, with the exception of the Mk II front wings emblem 
it looks like pure Phase 1 BJ8.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <insptwo at msn.com>
To: "healey help" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 10:43 AM
Subject: [Healeys] B/J Auction


> Has anyone looked at the BJ7 #967. I'm not a concours judge but I can sure
> tell that it looks like a combination of a BJ7 & BJ8. Both horns on the 
> same
> side instead on one on each side, bonnet release coming from the wrong 
> place,
> winshield washer fluid bottle in the engine compartment instead of inside 
> the
> car in the back of the tray, exhaust on the wrong side and probably more 
> that
> I can't see or that I missed. This car is said to be finished to concours!
> I guess that the bidders don't care how much they spend as long as it is
> "concours". You know what they say "there is one born every minute'!
> Bill
> BJ7
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From hcdodson at sbcglobal.net  Fri Jan 16 10:11:58 2009
From: hcdodson at sbcglobal.net (Henry Dodson)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:11:58 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] B/J Auction
References: <COL109-W763C6465F50C1138E20E52ADD40@phx.gbl>
	<006e01c977f5$036d5700$40c8cd0a@cmh.netjets.com>
Message-ID: <F8B968EE36B848CEA430E7EF5376F6C9@Henry>

Tanner also has an early BN7 in the Gooding auction, lot #14 and two Jags 
lots 36 & 55.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Goode" <mgoode2 at cox.net>
To: <INSPTWO at msn.com>; "healey help" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 8:10 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] B/J Auction


> It's behind the ropes so I can't see it up close. However, the grill 
> surround is installed upside down that I can see.
>
> Yesterday the BT7 (681) went for $28K and the red BJ8 (697.1) went for 
> $38K...both plus 10% buyer's commission. Prices are way down this year.
>
> Tanner and Healey Lane both have two up for auction.
>
> All the remaining 6 go up today.
>
> There are 4 at the Russo-Steele including mine. One went up yesterday, and 
> two more go on Saturday with my BJ8 on Sunday.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Mike Goode
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From geatros at shaw.ca  Fri Jan 16 13:50:45 2009
From: geatros at shaw.ca (Geatros)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:50:45 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Gipsy 4 Cly. Engines
Message-ID: <AA4D2F5F67F24627916D290B9AF7672D@soloPC>

Hello All,

Is the Austin Gipsy 4 cylinder engine the same as used in the 100 cars?  Any
info would be great.......

TIA
Cheers
Kenny

From jculphealey at yahoo.com  Fri Jan 16 14:26:24 2009
From: jculphealey at yahoo.com (Jim Culp)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:26:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Facebook Healey Group Site
In-Reply-To: <c8c.349c9a0d.369a4437@aol.com>
Message-ID: <650045.18034.qm@web46310.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I joined this group on Facebook- it's the UK group:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=9643486463


--- On Sat, 1/10/09, WLLDBL at aol.com <WLLDBL at aol.com> wrote:
From: WLLDBL at aol.com <WLLDBL at aol.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Facebook Healey Group Site
To: danlarson at centurytel.net, healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Saturday, January 10, 2009, 6:34 PM

>My first thought was the same. However, Facebook may reach a younger  age
>group and encourage new Healey Enthusiasts.


Somehow, I  just can't imagine a Facebook site attracting many 
genuinely/seriously  interested  younger 
'new Healey enthusiasts.'   For starters, the high cost of  getting
into a 
large Healey will be cost 
prohibitive--or require a very high level of commitment--for many younger  
people who otherwise 
might be interested in an "old car."   That being the case, a  high
level of 
enthusiasm will have to be created in 
them, in order for them to become truly committed.   Such a  high level of 
enthusiasm, I think,  will 
only come after these folks actually see and experience the cars, in  person. 
   
 
Therefore, perhaps the best use of a Facebook site could be to publicize  
local Healey events to
those who would never otherwise hear about them, so as to entice these  
prospective 'new Healey 
enthusiasts' to come out, and get excited, and get involved.
 
Doug
 
 
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Fri Jan 16 14:50:48 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:50:48 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Report on Bugeye in Miami
Message-ID: <ccc.487f3627.36a25b38@aol.com>

A few weeks ago there was discussion about an ebay auction of a Red  Bugeye 
located in Miami (There was also a Big Healey pictured next to it on the  sale 
site).
 
I am in Miami now and went by the seller's location today.   The car is real 
and seems pretty sound with no visible rust beyond surface  bubbling.  The 
hood is sprung down a bit in the middle where it meets the  cowl but is in 
otherwise good shape.  The interior had been sprayed  black.  The engine started and 
supposedly the car has been driven within  the last week though I declined 
the offer to take it for a ride.
 
The seller is European Automotive on South Dixie Highway in Coral  Gables.  
The salesman says they turned down $5200 and were putting it  back on ebay.  
This car is probably a good platform for an easy  restoration.
 
Best--Michael Oritt
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From dthall at btinternet.com  Fri Jan 16 15:43:34 2009
From: dthall at btinternet.com (D HALL)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:43:34 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: [Healeys] Armstrong Lever Arm Dampers
Message-ID: <623951.77188.qm@web86409.mail.ird.yahoo.com>

Dear Team
If anyone has a drawing of the Armstrong dampers as fitted to the 3000 and
would be willing to share some info on the strip down it would be greatly
appreciated.
Best regards David Hall

From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Jan 16 15:49:55 2009
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:49:55 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Armstrong Lever Arm Dampers
In-Reply-To: <623951.77188.qm@web86409.mail.ird.yahoo.com>
References: <623951.77188.qm@web86409.mail.ird.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <200901161449974.SM11356@owner-3b66599e3.nosimport.com>

What would you like to know?  I have pictures, pamphlets, measurements, etc.
         Peter C
==
At 04:43 PM 1/16/2009, D HALL wrote:
>Dear Team
>If anyone has a drawing of the Armstrong dampers as fitted to the 3000 and
>would be willing to share some info on the strip down it would be greatly
>appreciated.
>Best regards David Hall

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri Jan 16 16:58:46 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 07:58:46 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Gipsy 4 Cly. Engines
In-Reply-To: <AA4D2F5F67F24627916D290B9AF7672D@soloPC>
References: <AA4D2F5F67F24627916D290B9AF7672D@soloPC>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901161558k94290a8p48ddcde8ef5f30d1@mail.gmail.com>

The austin gypsy used a 1.6 liter flathead, if I am not mistaken.

The 100 motor is the same as the A90 motor (similar to A70 as well)
which was derived from the Austin Princess Limo ( and sheerline?) 6
cyl by lopping off two cylinders.

I don't think they are the same.





On 1/17/09, Geatros <geatros at shaw.ca> wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> Is the Austin Gipsy 4 cylinder engine the same as used in the 100 cars?  Any
> info would be great.......
>
> TIA
> Cheers
> Kenny
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'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From autofarm at cyg.net  Fri Jan 16 17:59:26 2009
From: autofarm at cyg.net (Bob Yule)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:59:26 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] B/J Auction
References: <COL109-W763C6465F50C1138E20E52ADD40@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <C3E23CF00FD7400EB8A6CA3358460B91@OFFICE>

    Just watched this car sell and it was not the car in the pictures that 
were on BJ site.  That car had HD8 carbs, the washer bottle was in the 
engine compartment, both horns were together, the voltage regulator was 
wrong & the exhaust was total BJ8.  The car in the picture was pure BJ8 PH 
I.  The car that sold was BJ7.
Cheers.......Bob
Check out our web site www.autofarm.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <insptwo at msn.com>
To: "healey help" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 10:43 AM
Subject: [Healeys] B/J Auction


> Has anyone looked at the BJ7 #967. I'm not a concours judge but I can sure
> tell that it looks like a combination of a BJ7 & BJ8. Both horns on the 
> same
> side instead on one on each side, bonnet release coming from the wrong 
> place,
> winshield washer fluid bottle in the engine compartment instead of inside 
> the
> car in the back of the tray, exhaust on the wrong side and probably more 
> that
> I can't see or that I missed. This car is said to be finished to concours!
> I guess that the bidders don't care how much they spend as long as it is
> "concours". You know what they say "there is one born every minute'!
> Bill
> BJ7
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From insptwo at msn.com  Fri Jan 16 18:05:10 2009
From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:05:10 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] B/J Auction
In-Reply-To: <C3E23CF00FD7400EB8A6CA3358460B91@OFFICE>
References: <COL109-W763C6465F50C1138E20E52ADD40@phx.gbl>
	<C3E23CF00FD7400EB8A6CA3358460B91@OFFICE>
Message-ID: <COL109-W827F2BC41947A3F1896DF3ADD50@phx.gbl>

Bob:
I, too, was scratching my head when I looked at the actual BJ coverage. That,
definately, was NOT the car in the pictures. Either that or someone did a
fantastic job of correcting all the mistakes. I had wondered why there were no
pictures of the interior.
Bill
BJ7> From: autofarm at cyg.net> To: insptwo at msn.com; healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] B/J Auction> Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:59:26 -0500> >
Just watched this car sell and it was not the car in the pictures that > were
on BJ site. That car had HD8 carbs, the washer bottle was in the > engine
compartment, both horns were together, the voltage regulator was > wrong & the
exhaust was total BJ8. The car in the picture was pure BJ8 PH > I. The car
that sold was BJ7.> Cheers.......Bob> Check out our web site www.autofarm.net>
----- Original Message ----- > From: <insptwo at msn.com>> To: "healey help"
<healeys at autox.team.net>> Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 10:43 AM> Subject:
[Healeys] B/J Auction> > > > Has anyone looked at the BJ7 #967. I'm not a
concours judge but I can sure> > tell that it looks like a combination of a
BJ7 & BJ8. Both horns on the > > same> > side instead on one on each side,
bonnet release coming from the wrong > > place,> > winshield washer fluid
bottle in the engine compartment instead of inside > > the> > car in the back
of the tray, exhaust on the wrong side and probably more > > that> > I can't
see or that I missed. This car is said to be finished to concours!> > I guess
that the bidders don't care how much they spend as long as it is> >
"concours". You know what they say "there is one born every minute'!> > Bill>
> BJ7> > >
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
---> >

From hcdodson at sbcglobal.net  Fri Jan 16 18:09:04 2009
From: hcdodson at sbcglobal.net (Henry Dodson)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:09:04 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] B/J Auction
References: <COL109-W763C6465F50C1138E20E52ADD40@phx.gbl><C3E23CF00FD7400EB8A6CA3358460B91@OFFICE>
	<COL109-W827F2BC41947A3F1896DF3ADD50@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <E27923C28BE94A519BCB44339F384371@Henry>

Kurt used pictures of a BJ8 for the catalog. Sometimes he is finishing a car 
in the last few days before the auction.



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <insptwo at msn.com>
To: <autofarm at cyg.net>; "healey help" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 5:05 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] B/J Auction


> Bob:
> I, too, was scratching my head when I looked at the actual BJ coverage. 
> That,
> definately, was NOT the car in the pictures. Either that or someone did a
> fantastic job of correcting all the mistakes. I had wondered why there 
> were no
> pictures of the interior.
> Bill
> BJ7> From: autofarm at cyg.net> To: insptwo at msn.com; healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] B/J Auction> Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:59:26 -0500> 
>  >
> Just watched this car sell and it was not the car in the pictures that > 
> were
> on BJ site. That car had HD8 carbs, the washer bottle was in the > engine
> compartment, both horns were together, the voltage regulator was > wrong & 
> the
> exhaust was total BJ8. The car in the picture was pure BJ8 PH > I. The car
> that sold was BJ7.> Cheers.......Bob> Check out our web site 
> www.autofarm.net>
> ----- Original Message ----- > From: <insptwo at msn.com>> To: "healey help"
> <healeys at autox.team.net>> Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 10:43 AM> 
> Subject:
> [Healeys] B/J Auction> > > > Has anyone looked at the BJ7 #967. I'm not a
> concours judge but I can sure> > tell that it looks like a combination of 
> a
> BJ7 & BJ8. Both horns on the > > same> > side instead on one on each side,
> bonnet release coming from the wrong > > place,> > winshield washer fluid
> bottle in the engine compartment instead of inside > > the> > car in the 
> back
> of the tray, exhaust on the wrong side and probably more > > that> > I 
> can't
> see or that I missed. This car is said to be finished to concours!> > I 
> guess
> that the bidders don't care how much they spend as long as it is> >
> "concours". You know what they say "there is one born every minute'!> > 
> Bill>
>> BJ7> > >
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From Healey100M at gmail.com  Fri Jan 16 18:37:11 2009
From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:37:11 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] B/J Auction
In-Reply-To: <E27923C28BE94A519BCB44339F384371@Henry>
References: <COL109-W763C6465F50C1138E20E52ADD40@phx.gbl><C3E23CF00FD7400EB8A6CA3358460B91@OFFICE>
	<COL109-W827F2BC41947A3F1896DF3ADD50@phx.gbl>
	<E27923C28BE94A519BCB44339F384371@Henry>
Message-ID: <62E0A70F-CFD9-44F8-B086-FB3A3B0C6AE9@gmail.com>

I'm sure that's exactly what happened.

I'll also bet he's not happy getting $65,000 less sellers %.

Prices are low especially the muscle cars.

It will be interesting to see Lot #976, the Tanner California Sage  
green car, that sold last year (or the year before) for $90K+ I believe.

Randy

Randy Hicks
'56 100M
'62 BN7 MkII
'65 BJ8
'53 MGTD
Healey100M at gmail.com

On Jan 16, 2009, at 8:09 PM, Henry Dodson wrote:

> Kurt used pictures of a BJ8 for the catalog. Sometimes he is  
> finishing a car in the last few days before the auction.

From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Fri Jan 16 18:41:47 2009
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 12:41:47 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Gipsy 4 Cly. Engines
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0901161558k94290a8p48ddcde8ef5f30d1@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AA4D2F5F67F24627916D290B9AF7672D@soloPC>
	<ff59076c0901161558k94290a8p48ddcde8ef5f30d1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <99E53774ED074DC49A8005A5805BCE8B@PatrickQuinnPC>

G'day All

The Austin Gipsy when new came with either a petrol or diesel 2.2 litre
four-cylinder. In other words the Austin A70 petrol engine or the Austin
Taxi diesel engine. On the some that I have seen the engines are
significantly moisture proofed to almost being waterproof for river
crossings etc.

Not quite the same as the AH 100 engine but close. Have a look at:-

http://www.austingipsy.net/Manuals/GIPSY.PDF

As a piece of Healey History some years after the last AH 100 was built
Geoff Healey suggested that the 6-cylinder C-series engine be replaced with
a new 4-cylinder petrol engine derived from the diesel Gypsy engine. It was
to have the same bore as the AH100 engine but considerably less stroke
giving a capacity of 2.5litres but producing around 160bhp in standard form.

Why the diesel? Because not only did it use a nitrited crank as standard,
but it was considerably beefier to handle the stress of diesel combustion.
Therefore perfect for a powerful higher revving petrol engine.

What did BMC do? They rejected GCH's idea and asked Alec Issigonis to revise
the C-series and he came up with the MGC engine. This nearly gave way to the
AH3000 MkIV and what an abomination that would have been. 

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Alan Seigrist
Sent: Saturday, 17 January 2009 10:59 AM
To: Geatros; Healey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin Gipsy 4 Cly. Engines

The austin gypsy used a 1.6 liter flathead, if I am not mistaken.

The 100 motor is the same as the A90 motor (similar to A70 as well)
which was derived from the Austin Princess Limo ( and sheerline?) 6
cyl by lopping off two cylinders.

I don't think they are the same.





On 1/17/09, Geatros <geatros at shaw.ca> wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> Is the Austin Gipsy 4 cylinder engine the same as used in the 100 cars?
Any
> info would be great.......

From healeyguy at aol.com  Fri Jan 16 18:52:59 2009
From: healeyguy at aol.com (healeyguy at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:52:59 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] B/J Auction
In-Reply-To: <62E0A70F-CFD9-44F8-B086-FB3A3B0C6AE9@gmail.com>
References: <COL109-W763C6465F50C1138E20E52ADD40@phx.gbl><C3E23CF00FD7400EB8A6CA3358460B91@OFFICE><COL109-W827F2BC41947A3F1896DF3ADD50@phx.gbl><E27923C28BE94A519BCB44339F384371@Henry>
	<62E0A70F-CFD9-44F8-B086-FB3A3B0C6AE9@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8CB465D75A40DC2-11B0-6D4@WEBMAIL-MZ15.sysops.aol.com>

The green Tanner car went for $101,200 if I got it right
Aloha
Perry


-----Original Message-----
From: Randy Hicks <Healey100M at gmail.com>
To: Henry Dodson <hcdodson at sbcglobal.net>
Cc: healey help <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 3:37 pm
Subject: Re: [Healeys] B/J Auction


I'm sure that's exactly what happened.B 
B 
I'll also bet he's not happy getting $65,000 less sellers %.B 
B 
Prices are low especially the muscle cars.B 
B 
It will be interesting to see Lot #976, the Tanner California Sage
green car, that sold last year (or the year before) for $90K+ I
believe.B 
B 
RandyB 
B 
Randy HicksB 
'56 100MB 
'62 BN7 MkIIB 
'65 BJ8B 
'53 MGTDB 
Healey100M at gmail.comB 
B 
On Jan 16, 2009, at 8:09 PM, Henry Dodson wrote:B 
B 
> Kurt used pictures of a BJ8 for the catalog. Sometimes he is >
finishing a car in the last few days before the auction.B 
_______________________________________________B 
Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.htmlB 
B 
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You are subscribed as healeyguy at aol.comB 
B 
http://www.team.net/archiveB 

From Healey100M at gmail.com  Fri Jan 16 19:20:36 2009
From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:20:36 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] B/J Auction
In-Reply-To: <8CB465D75A40DC2-11B0-6D4@WEBMAIL-MZ15.sysops.aol.com>
References: <COL109-W763C6465F50C1138E20E52ADD40@phx.gbl><C3E23CF00FD7400EB8A6CA3358460B91@OFFICE><COL109-W827F2BC41947A3F1896DF3ADD50@phx.gbl><E27923C28BE94A519BCB44339F384371@Henry>
	<62E0A70F-CFD9-44F8-B086-FB3A3B0C6AE9@gmail.com>
	<8CB465D75A40DC2-11B0-6D4@WEBMAIL-MZ15.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <EA2736CA-1C67-4978-A26F-16230A9A09F3@gmail.com>

The car sold for $92,000 to the seller less the 8% seller premium so  
the seller gets $84,640.

Barrett-Jackson gets $16,500. ($9200+$7360) if I understand it right.

If it sold last year for $90K, plus premium, the seller lost money.

Randy


On Jan 16, 2009, at 8:52 PM, healeyguy at aol.com wrote:

> The green Tanner car went for $101,200 if I got it right
> Aloha
> Perry
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Randy Hicks <Healey100M at gmail.com>
> To: Henry Dodson <hcdodson at sbcglobal.net>
> Cc: healey help <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 3:37 pm
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] B/J Auction
>
>
> I'm sure that's exactly what happened.
>
> I'll also bet he's not happy getting $65,000 less sellers %.
>
> Prices are low especially the muscle cars.
>
> It will be interesting to see Lot #976, the Tanner California Sage  
> green car, that sold last year (or the year before) for $90K+ I  
> believe.
>
> Randy
>
> Randy Hicks
> '56 100M
> '62 BN7 MkII
> '65 BJ8
> '53 MGTD
> Healey100M at gmail.com
>
>
> http://www.team.net/archive

From jodyfkerr at gmail.com  Fri Jan 16 19:37:53 2009
From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:37:53 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] B/J Auction
In-Reply-To: <EA2736CA-1C67-4978-A26F-16230A9A09F3@gmail.com>
References: <COL109-W763C6465F50C1138E20E52ADD40@phx.gbl>
	<C3E23CF00FD7400EB8A6CA3358460B91@OFFICE>
	<COL109-W827F2BC41947A3F1896DF3ADD50@phx.gbl>
	<E27923C28BE94A519BCB44339F384371@Henry>
	<62E0A70F-CFD9-44F8-B086-FB3A3B0C6AE9@gmail.com>
	<8CB465D75A40DC2-11B0-6D4@WEBMAIL-MZ15.sysops.aol.com>
	<EA2736CA-1C67-4978-A26F-16230A9A09F3@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <471534970901161837k3ecd4864p8207a9459c61942b@mail.gmail.com>

I saw all the healeys at BJ today. Pretty, but non that really wowed
me. (though I have to admit to loving the sprite.) Took a pile of
pictures, and will return on sunday with the family to shoot more
pictures.

So far, my favorites of the event are the long bd GMC truck and the
BMW Isetta. I think the fact that they are parked next to each other
adds so much to the viewing.

Anyone see the rather scary AH restomod? It's pretty, but it sits
REALLY high, and is so far away from stock there's no comparison (It
was the red one with the ford motor).

Jody

-- 
http://www.theymightberacing.com/
1953 Studebaker Champion
1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854)
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From ghess4 at cox.net  Fri Jan 16 20:29:48 2009
From: ghess4 at cox.net (Ghess4)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:29:48 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Heat insulation
In-Reply-To: <A3DFCD9578E64B77BB0EDFE6B7B54069@ophrdc.org>
References: <923E2D0ECA544F23A3474FC1B583A27C@GalePC>
	<6874AD4AAB424877AB0079637A61545B@ophrdc.org>
	<77C80AA6088F40A9A03841A675BE9A64@GalePC>
	<A3DFCD9578E64B77BB0EDFE6B7B54069@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <3206A442E907445E8A68816BF855C544@GalePC>

Hi Rich,
Thanks again for sending the pictures of your insulation panels.  That is 
the way I will go.   As many others are, I'm sure, I'm very grateful for 
your expert help and learn a great deal from your responses to others 
questions.
Gale Hess
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rich C" <richchrysler at quickclic.net>
To: "Ghess4" <ghess4 at cox.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 7:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Heat insulation


> Hi Gale,
> Here's the latest job I've been assembling, showing the early stages of
> inner detailing, including the insulation panels. This is a '64 Phase 1 
> BJ8.
>
> Rich
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ghess4" <ghess4 at cox.net>
> To: "Rich C" <richchrysler at quickclic.net>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 1:38 PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Heat insulation
>
>
>> Thanks Rich,
>> I've put a new frame under my BJ8 and after sand blast, undercoat and
>> paint it looks so good that I hate to cover it up!!  Guess I'll just 
>> drive
>> it without the outer panels!!  (ha)  I've used the stuff that looks just
>> like the asbestos but it doesn't look professional to me no mater how 
>> good
>> I fit the panels around the foot well.
>> Thanks again.
>> Gale Hess
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Rich C" <richchrysler at quickclic.net>
>> To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>; "Ghess4" <ghess4 at cox.net>
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 7:27 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Heat insulation
>>
>>
>>> Asbestos insulating panels were used on the engine side of the left
>>> footwell right from the earliest preproduction Hundreds.
>>> The earliest were somewhat smaller and didn't cover as well, but were
>>> there never the less.
>>>
>>> Rich Chrysler
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Ghess4" <ghess4 at cox.net>
>>> To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 8:17 PM
>>> Subject: [Healeys] Heat insulation
>>>
>>>
>>>> Can anyone tell me whether the insulating panels on the foot well in 
>>>> the
>>>> engine compartment were installed on the early healeys or was that
>>>> something
>>>> that was added later?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>> GHess
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>
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From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Fri Jan 16 20:35:52 2009
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:35:52 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Heat insulation
In-Reply-To: <3206A442E907445E8A68816BF855C544@GalePC>
References: <923E2D0ECA544F23A3474FC1B583A27C@GalePC>
	<6874AD4AAB424877AB0079637A61545B@ophrdc.org>
	<77C80AA6088F40A9A03841A675BE9A64@GalePC>
	<A3DFCD9578E64B77BB0EDFE6B7B54069@ophrdc.org>
	<3206A442E907445E8A68816BF855C544@GalePC>
Message-ID: <d49b03130901161935k14871d01u17ae947959cf75eb@mail.gmail.com>

Rich, can I see the pics?  Did you put the panel under the driver's seat?  I
have the panel for underneath in the kit I bought, but not sure how to mount
it.
Mike MacLean
56 BN2
60 AN5

On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 7:29 PM, Ghess4 <ghess4 at cox.net> wrote:

> Hi Rich,
> Thanks again for sending the pictures of your insulation panels.  That is
> the way I will go.   As many others are, I'm sure, I'm very grateful for
> your expert help and learn a great deal from your responses to others
> questions.
> Gale Hess
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" <richchrysler at quickclic.net>
> To: "Ghess4" <ghess4 at cox.net>
> Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 7:18 PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Heat insulation
>
>
>  Hi Gale,
>> Here's the latest job I've been assembling, showing the early stages of
>> inner detailing, including the insulation panels. This is a '64 Phase 1
>> BJ8.
>>
>> Rich
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ghess4" <ghess4 at cox.net>
>> To: "Rich C" <richchrysler at quickclic.net>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 1:38 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Heat insulation
>>
>>
>>  Thanks Rich,
>>> I've put a new frame under my BJ8 and after sand blast, undercoat and
>>> paint it looks so good that I hate to cover it up!!  Guess I'll just
>>> drive
>>> it without the outer panels!!  (ha)  I've used the stuff that looks just
>>> like the asbestos but it doesn't look professional to me no mater how
>>> good
>>> I fit the panels around the foot well.
>>> Thanks again.
>>> Gale Hess
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" <richchrysler at quickclic.net>
>>> To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>; "Ghess4" <ghess4 at cox.net>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 7:27 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Heat insulation
>>>
>>>
>>>  Asbestos insulating panels were used on the engine side of the left
>>>> footwell right from the earliest preproduction Hundreds.
>>>> The earliest were somewhat smaller and didn't cover as well, but were
>>>> there never the less.
>>>>
>>>> Rich Chrysler
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ghess4" <ghess4 at cox.net>
>>>> To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 8:17 PM
>>>> Subject: [Healeys] Heat insulation
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>  Can anyone tell me whether the insulating panels on the foot well in
>>>>> the
>>>>> engine compartment were installed on the early healeys or was that
>>>>> something
>>>>> that was added later?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>> GHess
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>>>>>
>>>>> Healeys at autox.team.net
>>>>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
>>>>>
>>>>> You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.team.net/archive
>>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
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From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net  Fri Jan 16 20:22:47 2009
From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:22:47 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Buffalo Paint Spray Gun
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20090116192038.01fe4b08@pop.att.yahoo.com>

Does anyone know if this is a quality tool?

Buffalo Tools
1 Qt. Professional Spray Gun
1 Type: Suction. Air Inlet: 1/4" N.P.T.
Cup Volume: 1 Qt. Nozzle Size: 2.0 MM
Air Compressor: 1.6 - 4.0 CFM Compressor Required: 2 - 3 HP
Operating Pressure: 50 - 70 P.S.I.

Kragen sells it for about $25!

I know you usually get what you pay for but sometimes you get more 
and sometimes you get less.

John

From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Sat Jan 17 01:47:43 2009
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:47:43 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Gipsy 4 Cly. Engines
In-Reply-To: <AA4D2F5F67F24627916D290B9AF7672D@soloPC>
References: <AA4D2F5F67F24627916D290B9AF7672D@soloPC>
Message-ID: <QN3M7+BvsZcJFwt+@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Kenny

As others have said this engine is more like the A70 2.2 litre than the 
A90 2.6 litre as used with small changes on the 100.

It is however a later version and was also used in other commercial 
vehicles and the petrol (rarer) London taxi. There was also a version 
lent over at 60 degrees in the under floor EA van.

The main difference other than the obvious smaller diameter bore was 
such things as more spindly push rods etc. and mountings for alternator 
etc. A thinner fan belt and pulleys were fitted.

If one wished to use this engine in a 100 or parts of it the block has 
no revcounter drive, the head has a three stud thermostat housing at the 
wrong angle. An alternative outlet from a Metro will give the correct 
angle if slightly modified but this will look wrong.

If just for spares the crankshaft might be usable if the early type but 
later ones did not have the same rear flange but did have a superior 
rear oil seal. The camshaft and a few other parts are the same and a 
later type oil pump will fit if you also transfer the pipes.

However in summary there is not a lot worth having.

Regards

>Is the Austin Gipsy 4 cylinder engine the same as used in the 100 cars?
-- 
John Harper

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Jan 17 03:28:18 2009
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:28:18 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] B/J Auction
In-Reply-To: <62E0A70F-CFD9-44F8-B086-FB3A3B0C6AE9@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJGEEKCFAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<It will be interesting to see Lot #976, the Tanner California Sage  
green car, that sold last year (or the year before) for $90K+ I believe.>>

If my 'total recall' is as good as yours' Randy, the word 'bath' 
comes to mind<G>!!!

I (by total accident) caught the bidding on it<G>!!

The one that STILL blows my mind is the Tanner BJ-8 in GBM 
w/proper red interior that went for 3 figures the year before 
last IIRC AND with Mike Joy holding the BMIHT Cert IN HIS 
HAND which (laid out dramatically in the car's boot) said the 
car SHOULD be White w/black interior<VBG>!!!  

Even Mike couldn't believe it!! <G>!

Ed

Ed

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sat Jan 17 05:17:04 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:17:04 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Gipsy 4 Cly. Engines
In-Reply-To: <QN3M7+BvsZcJFwt+@jharper.demon.co.uk>
References: <AA4D2F5F67F24627916D290B9AF7672D@soloPC>
	<QN3M7+BvsZcJFwt+@jharper.demon.co.uk>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901170417r6b62d91fy5958ff5166143d80@mail.gmail.com>

Yes, ok, I was mistaken, got confused with pre-war Austins.

Actually Michael Salter did in fact mate an Austin diesel crank & block with
a 100S head to make a higher revving 100.  There is a description of it
here:

http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=189

for some reason the type face has gotten very small for some reason, but all
the detail is in there.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 4:47 PM, John Harper <ah at jharper.demon.co.uk> wrote:

> Kenny
>
> As others have said this engine is more like the A70 2.2 litre than the A90
> 2.6 litre as used with small changes on the 100.
>
> It is however a later version and was also used in other commercial
> vehicles and the petrol (rarer) London taxi. There was also a version lent
> over at 60 degrees in the under floor EA van.
>
> The main difference other than the obvious smaller diameter bore was such
> things as more spindly push rods etc. and mountings for alternator etc. A
> thinner fan belt and pulleys were fitted.
>
> If one wished to use this engine in a 100 or parts of it the block has no
> revcounter drive, the head has a three stud thermostat housing at the wrong
> angle. An alternative outlet from a Metro will give the correct angle if
> slightly modified but this will look wrong.
>
> If just for spares the crankshaft might be usable if the early type but
> later ones did not have the same rear flange but did have a superior rear
> oil seal. The camshaft and a few other parts are the same and a later type
> oil pump will fit if you also transfer the pipes.
>
> However in summary there is not a lot worth having.
>
> Regards
>
>  Is the Austin Gipsy 4 cylinder engine the same as used in the 100 cars?
>>
> --
> John Harper
>
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
>
> You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com
>
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Sat Jan 17 05:55:22 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:55:22 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] 'Powerboost' servo
In-Reply-To: <001201c977f2$e8df9e90$ba9edbb0$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
References: <E6489151F5AF435AAE00C508DE1FE67D@computer>
	<49704C53.1040501@chello.nl> <4970504E.5010201@chello.nl>
	<001201c977f2$e8df9e90$ba9edbb0$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
Message-ID: <4971D53A.4030105@chello.nl>

I have seen them for as little as GBP69 new.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


Simon Lachlan schreef:
> Earl, Kees
> Hi. I followed up on this. Found this:- eBay item no. 260339028542
> See for yourself, but #99:99 is a good price.
> I called him and made notes:
> "This is the so-called Lockheed lookalike incorporating the same parts as
> the actual Lockheed. Made by Powertune. He says that it uses same internals
> as Lockheed so a Lockheed service kit works in this unit. Has 2 sizes of
> which the bigger one is for Big Healeys. Has stock on shelf. Rang him up. He
> sounds pleasant, knowledgeable, helpful and very Scottish!"
> Simon Lachlan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Oudesluys
> Sent: 16 January 2009 09:16
> To: Earl Kagna
> Cc: Healey List
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'Powerboost' servo
>
> Eh, Powertune indeed, not Powerboost.
> Forgot to mention that several ratio's are available.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
> Oudesluys schreef:
>   
>> The Powerboost is a common replacement servo in Europe. However prices 
>> are much lower overhere, about GBP80 (US$120) on ebay.co.uk.
>> Kees Oudesluijs
>> NL
>>     
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
>
> You are subscribed as simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Sat Jan 17 05:55:36 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:55:36 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] 'Powerboost' servo
In-Reply-To: <001201c977f2$e8df9e90$ba9edbb0$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
References: <E6489151F5AF435AAE00C508DE1FE67D@computer>
	<49704C53.1040501@chello.nl> <4970504E.5010201@chello.nl>
	<001201c977f2$e8df9e90$ba9edbb0$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
Message-ID: <4971D548.8030504@chello.nl>

Simon Lachlan schreef:
> Earl, Kees
> Hi. I followed up on this. Found this:- eBay item no. 260339028542
> See for yourself, but #99:99 is a good price.
> I called him and made notes:
> "This is the so-called Lockheed lookalike incorporating the same parts as
> the actual Lockheed. Made by Powertune. He says that it uses same internals
> as Lockheed so a Lockheed service kit works in this unit. Has 2 sizes of
> which the bigger one is for Big Healeys. Has stock on shelf. Rang him up. He
> sounds pleasant, knowledgeable, helpful and very Scottish!"
> Simon Lachlan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Oudesluys
> Sent: 16 January 2009 09:16
> To: Earl Kagna
> Cc: Healey List
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'Powerboost' servo
>
> Eh, Powertune indeed, not Powerboost.
> Forgot to mention that several ratio's are available.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
> Oudesluys schreef:
>   
>> The Powerboost is a common replacement servo in Europe. However prices 
>> are much lower overhere, about GBP80 (US$120) on ebay.co.uk.
>> Kees Oudesluijs
>> NL
>>     
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
>
> You are subscribed as simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk
>
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From jackson_krall at yahoo.com  Sat Jan 17 07:31:24 2009
From: jackson_krall at yahoo.com (Jackson Krall)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 06:31:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Gipsy 4 Cly. Engines
Message-ID: <346221.63010.qm@web52410.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

--- On Sat, 1/17/09, Patrick and Caroline Quinn <p_cquinn at tpg.com.au> wrote:
> G'day Jackson
> Yes that's correct. He went back to Geoff's idea
> and actually put into
> practice.
> 
> Wish I had the $$$$ as I would love to do the same. Then
> with a Shorrock
> supercharger, imagine what a quick 100 you would have?
> 
> Best wishes
> 
> Patrick
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jackson Krall [mailto:jackson_krall at yahoo.com] 
> Sent: Saturday, 17 January 2009 2:10 PM
> To: Patrick and Caroline Quinn
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin Gipsy 4 Cly. Engines
> 
> Isn't this the engine that John Chatham built up for
> his 100 racer about 10
> years ago?
> Best
> JK
> 
> 
> --- On Fri, 1/16/09, Patrick and Caroline Quinn
> <p_cquinn at tpg.com.au> wrote:
> 
> 
> > The Austin Gipsy when new came with either a petrol or
> > diesel 2.2 litre
> > four-cylinder. In other words the Austin A70 petrol
> engine
> > or the Austin
> > Taxi diesel engine.

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sat Jan 17 07:48:04 2009
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 09:48:04 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Gipsy 4 Cly. Engines
In-Reply-To: <346221.63010.qm@web52410.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <346221.63010.qm@web52410.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <23FAF544600743C59A0AA020ED7ED60C@michael>

Sorry that the blog page is a bit messed up. I'll take a look at it later
today and will post to the list when this is complete.
The engine that John Chatham built for his rally car, being the one that I
got the idea for the engine we use in AHX12, used a diesel taxi block. 
I considered this but as the taxi block is very different from the 100 block
and considerably heavier I opted for a 100 block modified to accept the taxi
crank and a 100S head.
Targa Newfoundland rules require that the original block is used in the
modified category.
Unfortunately adding a blower would move AHX12 into the large capacity class
with less handicap advantage but one day I would love to do exactly the same
to that engine, I could see it producing 300 BHP easily.
 

Michael Salter
100 (1953) #174
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye (1961)
http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432
-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Jackson Krall
Sent: January 17, 2009 9:31 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin Gipsy 4 Cly. Engines

--- On Sat, 1/17/09, Patrick and Caroline Quinn <p_cquinn at tpg.com.au> wrote:
> G'day Jackson
> Yes that's correct. He went back to Geoff's idea
> and actually put into
> practice.
> 
> Wish I had the $$$$ as I would love to do the same. Then
> with a Shorrock
> supercharger, imagine what a quick 100 you would have?
> 
> Best wishes
> 
> Patrick
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jackson Krall [mailto:jackson_krall at yahoo.com] 
> Sent: Saturday, 17 January 2009 2:10 PM
> To: Patrick and Caroline Quinn
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin Gipsy 4 Cly. Engines
> 
> Isn't this the engine that John Chatham built up for
> his 100 racer about 10
> years ago?
> Best
> JK
> 
> 
> --- On Fri, 1/16/09, Patrick and Caroline Quinn
> <p_cquinn at tpg.com.au> wrote:
> 
> 
> > The Austin Gipsy when new came with either a petrol or
> > diesel 2.2 litre
> > four-cylinder. In other words the Austin A70 petrol
> engine
> > or the Austin
> > Taxi diesel engine.
_______________________________________________

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Sat Jan 17 08:00:24 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8Healeys)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 10:00:24 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] B/J Auction
In-Reply-To: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJGEEKCFAA.shop@justbrits.com>
References: <62E0A70F-CFD9-44F8-B086-FB3A3B0C6AE9@gmail.com>
	<OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJGEEKCFAA.shop@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <000a01c978b4$53dba600$fb92f200$@rr.com>

Concours does not deduct points for a car painted Metallic Golden Beige that
has a chassis number too low to have been originally that color, nor does it
deduct points for a paint job in the non-original color for that chassis
number.

More interesting to me is current Lot 976, the light metallic green BJ8 that
was also offered as Lot 976 in the B-J auction in 2007.  If the VIN that was
provided to me by someone at the auction was read correctly off the plate,
the BJ8 registry had already recorded that car as "scrapped".  That was
based on information provided to me in May 2003 from the person who parted
out the car.  Only the I.D. plates remained from the original car.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

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

"The one that STILL blows my mind is the Tanner BJ-8 in GBM 
w/proper red interior that went for 3 figures the year before 
last IIRC AND with Mike Joy holding the BMIHT Cert IN HIS 
HAND which (laid out dramatically in the car's boot) said the 
car SHOULD be White w/black interior<VBG>!!!  

Even Mike couldn't believe it!! <G>!

Ed"

From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com  Sat Jan 17 08:14:01 2009
From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 09:14:01 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Buffalo Paint Spray Gun
In-Reply-To: <6.2.3.4.2.20090116192038.01fe4b08@pop.att.yahoo.com>
References: <6.2.3.4.2.20090116192038.01fe4b08@pop.att.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <000c01c978b6$3b466560$b1d33020$@com>

John,
I would shy away from the paint gun.  I would get a DeVilbis or Sharpe HVLP
(pot on top) gun or something similar.  They are usually around $200 give or
take.  The Buffalo gun might only be good for spraying primer.  I wouldn't
want to shoot any two-stage paints through it.

Randy
Healey-Archaeologist
63 BJ7
60 BT7
66 Cobra replica
06 Mini Cooper S 

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of john spaur
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 9:23 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Buffalo Paint Spray Gun

Does anyone know if this is a quality tool?

Buffalo Tools
1 Qt. Professional Spray Gun
1 Type: Suction. Air Inlet: 1/4" N.P.T.
Cup Volume: 1 Qt. Nozzle Size: 2.0 MM
Air Compressor: 1.6 - 4.0 CFM Compressor Required: 2 - 3 HP
Operating Pressure: 50 - 70 P.S.I.

Kragen sells it for about $25!

I know you usually get what you pay for but sometimes you get more 
and sometimes you get less.

John
_______________________________________________

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sat Jan 17 09:21:57 2009
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 11:21:57 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Gipsy 4 Cly. Engines
In-Reply-To: <23FAF544600743C59A0AA020ED7ED60C@michael>
References: <346221.63010.qm@web52410.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<23FAF544600743C59A0AA020ED7ED60C@michael>
Message-ID: <15001DD869F44EB6B6FD9E986BD1EF41@michael>

I have repaired the blog page as promised.. 
This should be a little easier to read.
http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=189

Michael Salter
100 (1953) #174
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye (1961)
http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Michael Salter
Sent: January 17, 2009 9:48 AM
To: jackson_krall at yahoo.com; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin Gipsy 4 Cly. Engines

Sorry that the blog page is a bit messed up. I'll take a look at it later
today and will post to the list when this is complete.
The engine that John Chatham built for his rally car, being the one that I
got the idea for the engine we use in AHX12, used a diesel taxi block. 
I considered this but as the taxi block is very different from the 100 block
and considerably heavier I opted for a 100 block modified to accept the taxi
crank and a 100S head.
Targa Newfoundland rules require that the original block is used in the
modified category.
Unfortunately adding a blower would move AHX12 into the large capacity class
with less handicap advantage but one day I would love to do exactly the same
to that engine, I could see it producing 300 BHP easily.
 

Michael Salter
100 (1953) #174
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye (1961)
http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432
-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Jackson Krall
Sent: January 17, 2009 9:31 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin Gipsy 4 Cly. Engines

--- On Sat, 1/17/09, Patrick and Caroline Quinn <p_cquinn at tpg.com.au> wrote:
> G'day Jackson
> Yes that's correct. He went back to Geoff's idea
> and actually put into
> practice.
> 
> Wish I had the $$$$ as I would love to do the same. Then
> with a Shorrock
> supercharger, imagine what a quick 100 you would have?
> 
> Best wishes
> 
> Patrick
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jackson Krall [mailto:jackson_krall at yahoo.com] 
> Sent: Saturday, 17 January 2009 2:10 PM
> To: Patrick and Caroline Quinn
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin Gipsy 4 Cly. Engines
> 
> Isn't this the engine that John Chatham built up for
> his 100 racer about 10
> years ago?
> Best
> JK
> 
> 
> --- On Fri, 1/16/09, Patrick and Caroline Quinn
> <p_cquinn at tpg.com.au> wrote:
> 
> 
> > The Austin Gipsy when new came with either a petrol or
> > diesel 2.2 litre
> > four-cylinder. In other words the Austin A70 petrol
> engine
> > or the Austin
> > Taxi diesel engine.
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Sat Jan 17 09:27:12 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 11:27:12 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] B/J Auction
References: <62E0A70F-CFD9-44F8-B086-FB3A3B0C6AE9@gmail.com><OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJGEEKCFAA.shop@justbrits.com>
	<000a01c978b4$53dba600$fb92f200$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <70BD10AF8CB5444EB37D8CD4B07E43A2@ophrdc.org>

Actually in the National Concours Registry judging there is a 20 point 
deduction for a car painted in an original colour but that was not available 
during the period of production of that car.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "BJ8Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 10:00 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] B/J Auction


> Concours does not deduct points for a car painted Metallic Golden Beige 
> that
> has a chassis number too low to have been originally that color, nor does 
> it
> deduct points for a paint job in the non-original color for that chassis
> number.
>
> More interesting to me is current Lot 976, the light metallic green BJ8 
> that
> was also offered as Lot 976 in the B-J auction in 2007.  If the VIN that 
> was
> provided to me by someone at the auction was read correctly off the plate,
> the BJ8 registry had already recorded that car as "scrapped".  That was
> based on information provided to me in May 2003 from the person who parted
> out the car.  Only the I.D. plates remained from the original car.
>
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC  USA
>
> -------------------------------------
>
> "The one that STILL blows my mind is the Tanner BJ-8 in GBM
> w/proper red interior that went for 3 figures the year before
> last IIRC AND with Mike Joy holding the BMIHT Cert IN HIS
> HAND which (laid out dramatically in the car's boot) said the
> car SHOULD be White w/black interior<VBG>!!!
>
> Even Mike couldn't believe it!! <G>!
>
> Ed"
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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Sat Jan 17 10:05:12 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8Healeys)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 12:05:12 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] B/J Auction
In-Reply-To: <70BD10AF8CB5444EB37D8CD4B07E43A2@ophrdc.org>
References: <62E0A70F-CFD9-44F8-B086-FB3A3B0C6AE9@gmail.com><OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJGEEKCFAA.shop@justbrits.com>
	<000a01c978b4$53dba600$fb92f200$@rr.com>
	<70BD10AF8CB5444EB37D8CD4B07E43A2@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <000c01c978c5$c3317aa0$49946fe0$@rr.com>

Rich, does that mean that a BJ8 with a chassis number lower than 40190 (the
first Metallic Golden Beige car, per BMIHT records) that is painted MGB
would see a 20-point deduction?  
The intent of my statement was to point out that Concours will not deduct
points from any [BJ8] that is painted Metallic Golden Beige just because of
the color of the paint.  I think what your response is saying is that since
Metallic Golden Beige was a color available during the period production of
BJ8s, no deduction would be taken (which agrees with the intent of my
statement), although a deduction might be taken for a BJ7 or earlier model
painted that color.  The MGB color was not available for BJ8s built in
October 1963 -- or any of them up to chassis 40190 (January 1967).

I'm not a Concours guy, but my personal opinion is that some deduction
SHOULD be taken for ANY car not painted in the same color that it left the
factory with (and mine is Yellow over Black!).  If we're going to be sticky,
let's be sticky.  As Ed would say:  <VBG>

For the Metallic Golden Beige cars, all of the chassis numbers of the
original cars are known, so there is some basis there for tightening up on
the MGB Concours standards.  


Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA


-----Original Message-----
From: Rich C [mailto:richchrysler at quickclic.net] 
Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 11:27 AM
To: BJ8Healeys; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] B/J Auction

Actually in the National Concours Registry judging there is a 20 point 
deduction for a car painted in an original colour but that was not available

during the period of production of that car.

Rich Chrysler

From gbrierton at hotmail.com  Sat Jan 17 11:10:40 2009
From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:10:40 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] B/J auction
Message-ID: <BLU107-DS26447E50356DC7456060BB3D50@phx.gbl>

So.....
A car will not have that 20 point deduction if it is painted a color that was
available, originally, for that production number, right?  Specific to
Metallic Gold, #40190 til "the end" = O.K.
Even if (hypothetical example) car #40191 was red coming out of the factory?
Are there other paint changes within a model (BJ8-P2, BJ8-PI, BJ7, etc.) or
which we have the # at change-over?
GB

From helyjohn at cablespeed.com  Sat Jan 17 11:20:07 2009
From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 10:20:07 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Phoenix Upholstery
Message-ID: <8863CE9CAB714D31954A6CA66823260A@FRED>

Phoenix Upholstery is a one man shop, owned and operated by Dave Gallagher in
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  I first met Dave when he was
working for Heritage in Vancouver.  I do ground up restorations on BN7 & BT7
Healeys, and have purchased three complete interiors from Hetitage.  Two good
friends in B C strongly recommended Dave for my next interior.  I called Dave
and he agreed to do a complete interior for my 1959 BN7.  I sent him a $1500
deposit in February 2008, and delivered the metal seat parts to him in April,
He said the interior would be finished by the end of June.  In late August,
after several phone calls he finally said he would ship the padded dash top
panel.  He called September 15th and said the rest of the interior was almost
finished and would ship the week of September 22nd.  Since then he has refused
to return phone calls or respond to letters and emails.  Nothing else has veen
received.

One of the people who initially recommended Dave has suggested that I take
legal action against Dave.  That would not be practicable as I live in
Washington state, and the cost of a Canadian atttorney and trips to B C would
exceed $1500.  At this point, I strongly recomment that Dave and his shop be
avoided.

John Snyder

From jodyfkerr at gmail.com  Sat Jan 17 11:15:54 2009
From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 11:15:54 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] B/J auction
In-Reply-To: <BLU107-DS26447E50356DC7456060BB3D50@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU107-DS26447E50356DC7456060BB3D50@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <471534970901171015u56f3a72cq5a0a252c8248bd52@mail.gmail.com>

Sidebar, i've started putting hte photos I took at BJ yesterday
online. You can view them at:
http://www.theymightberacing.com/Shows/BarrettJacksonScottsdale2009.aspx

It's primarily the GM Heritage cars first, I've still got a few
hundred other photos to go through and will be taking even more when I
go back on Sunday with the wife.

Jody

-- 
http://www.theymightberacing.com/
1953 Studebaker Champion
1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854)
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/jodyfkerr <--I'm selling parts on ebay!

"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn
from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent
disinclination to do so."
--Douglas Adams

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Sat Jan 17 12:00:24 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:00:24 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] B/J auction
References: <BLU107-DS26447E50356DC7456060BB3D50@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <3EFE32CD28A74EF7B5B636B77E0A3B1B@ophrdc.org>

Hi Gary,

You're right with your hypothetical question.

There are other paint changes within a model where we know the approx. number
vs. change of availability. An example of this is an early BN7 or BT7 being
available in Pacific Green or Primrose only up to Feb. 1960 at which time
these colours were dropped.
Another example is Coronet Cream being available on early BN1's ranging from
September '53 through January '54 and not later. While speaking of Hundreds,
there was a change of available colours (interior colours too) that took place
at the beginning of 1956, half way through BN2 production. Out went Carmine
Red, which was replaced by Reno Red, which was a darker richer red, with less
orange to it. At the same time, out went Spuce Green (many folks mistake it
for British Racing Green) and in came Florida Green which lasted right through
1966 and well into the late BJ8's.
Another common misconception is good old British Racing Green. No production
Austin Healey was available with BRG until the BJ7, and even then it was an
early version (GN25) that had much more yellow in it. It wasn't until the
Phase 1 BJ8 that the later darker BRG (GN29) became available and remained so
until the end of production.
All the above has exceptions to the standard availability of these colours.
However, it is advised that if you find that your car seems to be an
exception, back it up with the BMIHT certificate which hopefully should settle
any discrepancies. After all, for the right amount of money, or for special
circumstances, special colours were occasionally applied, but they'd be
documented on your BMIHT records and therefore would be accepted in a judging
OF THAT PARTICULAR CAR.

Rich Chrysler


Gary Brierton wrote:
So.....A car will not have that 20 point deduction if it is painted a color
that was available, originally, for that production number, right?  Specific
to Metallic Gold, #40190 til "the end" = O.K.Even if (hypothetical example)
car #40191 was red coming out of the factory?Are there other paint changes
within a model (BJ8-P2, BJ8-PI, BJ7, etc.) or which we have the # at
change-over?
GB

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Sat Jan 17 12:49:43 2009
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 11:49:43 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] B/J auction
In-Reply-To: <3EFE32CD28A74EF7B5B636B77E0A3B1B@ophrdc.org>
References: <BLU107-DS26447E50356DC7456060BB3D50@phx.gbl>
	<3EFE32CD28A74EF7B5B636B77E0A3B1B@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <d49b03130901171149pd3383fav9388e440b344f09e@mail.gmail.com>

Rich,
     My BN2 dated 11 May 1956, according to the Heritage certificate, was
Carmine Red, not Reno Red.  Special Order?
Mike MacLean

On Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 11:00 AM, Rich C <richchrysler at quickclic.net> wrote:


> While speaking of Hundreds,



>
> there was a change of available colours (interior colours too) that took
> place
> at the beginning of 1956, half way through BN2 production. Out went Carmine
> Red, which was replaced by Reno Red, which was a darker richer red, with
> less
> orange to it.

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Sat Jan 17 13:00:17 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:00:17 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] B/J auction
References: <BLU107-DS26447E50356DC7456060BB3D50@phx.gbl>
	<3EFE32CD28A74EF7B5B636B77E0A3B1B@ophrdc.org>
	<d49b03130901171149pd3383fav9388e440b344f09e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C678CF12A2924506B5B760A30122E192@ophrdc.org>

Mike,

Possible reasons:
1. special order
2. wrong info from BMIHT
3. they found some more Carmine Red and wanted to use it up!! <grin>

Having said that, I show your interior trim colour in the Hundred Registry
records as being red. Is it an orange and red (which is the trim colour scheme
for pre January '56 Carmine Red cars), or a single tone red, more of a blood
red that usually went into the Reno Red cars??

Rich
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: rrengineer @dslextreme.com
  To: Rich C
  Cc: gary brierton ; steve byers ; healeys
  Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 2:49 PM
  Subject: Re: [Healeys] B/J auction


  Rich,
       My BN2 dated 11 May 1956, according to the Heritage certificate, was
Carmine Red, not Reno Red.  Special Order?
  Mike MacLean


  On Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 11:00 AM, Rich C <richchrysler at quickclic.net>
wrote:


    While speaking of Hundreds,


    there was a change of available colours (interior colours too) that took
place
    at the beginning of 1956, half way through BN2 production. Out went
Carmine
    Red, which was replaced by Reno Red, which was a darker richer red, with
less
    orange to it.

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Sat Jan 17 13:21:16 2009
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 12:21:16 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] B/J auction
In-Reply-To: <C678CF12A2924506B5B760A30122E192@ophrdc.org>
References: <BLU107-DS26447E50356DC7456060BB3D50@phx.gbl>
	<3EFE32CD28A74EF7B5B636B77E0A3B1B@ophrdc.org>
	<d49b03130901171149pd3383fav9388e440b344f09e@mail.gmail.com>
	<C678CF12A2924506B5B760A30122E192@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <d49b03130901171221k25a66451k34b9c0e1b8dd5b48@mail.gmail.com>

The Heritage certificate just says "Red" for the interior.  I have no way of
knowing for sure since the car was just a frame with a front and rear
shroud, two doors and most of the suspension when I bought it.
Mike

On Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 12:00 PM, Rich C <richchrysler at quickclic.net> wrote:

>  Mike,
>
> Possible reasons:
> 1. special order
> 2. wrong info from BMIHT
> 3. they found some more Carmine Red and wanted to use it up!! <grin>
>
> Having said that, I show your interior trim colour in the Hundred Registry
> records as being red. Is it an orange and red (which is the trim colour
> scheme for pre January '56 Carmine Red cars), or a single tone red, more of
> a blood red that usually went into the Reno Red cars??
>
> Rich
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* rrengineer @dslextreme.com <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
> *To:* Rich C <richchrysler at quickclic.net>
> *Cc:* gary brierton <gbrierton at hotmail.com> ; steve byers<sbyers at ec.rr.com>;
> healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Sent:* Saturday, January 17, 2009 2:49 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] B/J auction
>
> Rich,
>      My BN2 dated 11 May 1956, according to the Heritage certificate, was
> Carmine Red, not Reno Red.  Special Order?
> Mike MacLean
>
> On Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 11:00 AM, Rich C <richchrysler at quickclic.net>wrote:
>
>
>> While speaking of Hundreds,
>
>
>
>>
>> there was a change of available colours (interior colours too) that took
>> place
>> at the beginning of 1956, half way through BN2 production. Out went
>> Carmine
>> Red, which was replaced by Reno Red, which was a darker richer red, with
>> less
>> orange to it.

From alan.bromfield at virgin.net  Sat Jan 17 13:25:14 2009
From: alan.bromfield at virgin.net (Alan Bromfield)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:25:14 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] B/J auction
In-Reply-To: <C678CF12A2924506B5B760A30122E192@ophrdc.org>
References: <BLU107-DS26447E50356DC7456060BB3D50@phx.gbl><3EFE32CD28A74EF7B5B636B77E0A3B1B@ophrdc.org><d49b03130901171149pd3383fav9388e440b344f09e@mail.gmail.com>
	<C678CF12A2924506B5B760A30122E192@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <9165BABF203E4B48B6F66DB5B074118F@Dell>

Team.
My bet is that BMIHT got it wrong.  The build card probably just said Red
and the archivist 'guessed' the shade to be 'helpful'.

That was my experience with my Longbridge BN4.
http://freespace.virgin.net/alan.bromfield/BN4-1.jpg

The build card (which I also got a copy of - don't ask) says 'Red'.  The
first Certificate I received said 'Reno Red' however the paint in an area
that couldn't have been messed with was clearly Colorado.
http://freespace.virgin.net/alan.bromfield/BN4-2.jpg

I got suspicious as the build date on the first certificate was also listed
as 29th February 1957.  Hmmm.....
 _______________________________________________
(______________  Alan Bromfield  _______________)
   (______     \__1957-BN4 x 2__/    _______)
          (______www.nfahc.co.uk____)

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Rich C
Sent: 17 January 2009 20:00
To: rrengineer @dslextreme.com
Cc: healeys
Subject: Re: [Healeys] B/J auction

Mike,

Possible reasons:
1. special order
2. wrong info from BMIHT
3. they found some more Carmine Red and wanted to use it up!! <grin>

Having said that, I show your interior trim colour in the Hundred Registry
records as being red. Is it an orange and red (which is the trim colour
scheme
for pre January '56 Carmine Red cars), or a single tone red, more of a blood
red that usually went into the Reno Red cars??

Rich

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Sat Jan 17 13:32:06 2009
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 12:32:06 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] B/J auction
In-Reply-To: <9165BABF203E4B48B6F66DB5B074118F@Dell>
References: <BLU107-DS26447E50356DC7456060BB3D50@phx.gbl>
	<3EFE32CD28A74EF7B5B636B77E0A3B1B@ophrdc.org>
	<d49b03130901171149pd3383fav9388e440b344f09e@mail.gmail.com>
	<C678CF12A2924506B5B760A30122E192@ophrdc.org>
	<9165BABF203E4B48B6F66DB5B074118F@Dell>
Message-ID: <d49b03130901171232k976d1c6j187a91f138d7485@mail.gmail.com>

No paint whatsoever on my car nor interior to compare to certificate.  As I
am not going to enter this car in any concours shows it will be painted
Toyota Red (decent paint at a reasonable price) and the interior has already
been bought in black with red piping on the seats.
Mike

On Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 12:25 PM, Alan Bromfield
<alan.bromfield at virgin.net>wrote:

> Team.
> My bet is that BMIHT got it wrong.  The build card probably just said Red
> and the archivist 'guessed' the shade to be 'helpful'.
>
> That was my experience with my Longbridge BN4.
> http://freespace.virgin.net/alan.bromfield/BN4-1.jpg
>
> The build card (which I also got a copy of - don't ask) says 'Red'.  The
> first Certificate I received said 'Reno Red' however the paint in an area
> that couldn't have been messed with was clearly Colorado.
> http://freespace.virgin.net/alan.bromfield/BN4-2.jpg
>
> I got suspicious as the build date on the first certificate was also listed
> as 29th February 1957.  Hmmm.....
>  _______________________________________________
> (______________  Alan Bromfield  _______________)
>   (______     \__1957-BN4 x 2__/    _______)
>          (______www.nfahc.co.uk____)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:
> healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Rich C
> Sent: 17 January 2009 20:00
> To: rrengineer @dslextreme.com
> Cc: healeys
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] B/J auction
>
> Mike,
>
> Possible reasons:
> 1. special order
> 2. wrong info from BMIHT
> 3. they found some more Carmine Red and wanted to use it up!! <grin>
>
> Having said that, I show your interior trim colour in the Hundred Registry
> records as being red. Is it an orange and red (which is the trim colour
> scheme
> for pre January '56 Carmine Red cars), or a single tone red, more of a
> blood
> red that usually went into the Reno Red cars??
>
> Rich

From jsoderling at astound.net  Sat Jan 17 17:52:54 2009
From: jsoderling at astound.net (John Soderling)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:52:54 -0800
Subject: [Healeys]  Final / Part3 - Resto of BJ8 32038 - AH Mag Jan 2009.
References: <726034.65471.qm@web37905.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <198C83915E0D41D988A51DDC2CF1C1BD@Soderling>

Robert,
Congratulations!   I saw your beautiful yellow BJ8 at the Brisbane Brit Car 
Show and as a winner at the California Autumn Classic.  Great looking ride. 
Look forward to the magazine article.
Vrooom vrooom,
John

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Blair" <rnbmail at yahoo.com>
To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Cc: "Paul Schwartz" <lucashly at comcast.net>; "Gary Anderson" 
<editorgary at aol.com>; "Tom Collins" <collinsclassics at comcast.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 11:50 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Final / Part3 - Resto of BJ8 32038 - AH Mag Jan 2009.


> Hi Listers,
>
> Some of you may remember that I authored Parts 1 and 2 of my slow (over 10
> years now) resto of BJ8 32038 and which was published in Austin Healey
> Magazine in issues 4-5/2005 and 7/2005 respectively.  Back in those good 
> old
> days, most articles were in B/W - not the full color we enjoy today.
>
> Well, I still own the car and things have been moving along - slowly of
> course.  But 32038 is now back on the road at last in a brand new livery - 
> and
> looks just great - I think.  When new, she was Healey blue/blue.  When I
> bought her in 1989, she was blotchy spray-can green/tan - really bad and
> sliding downhill.  Now she is fresh, yellow/dark red, and ready for a new 
> life
> here on the  N. Calififornia roads.
>
> The new January issue of Austin Healey Magazine has 32038 on the cover, 
> and
> the final / Part 3 of the resto article on page 8 for those of you that 
> have
> been patiently following the saga.  I hope you enjoyed the journey - I 
> did.
>
> My thanks to Reid Trummel who published the first 2 parts as prior Editor, 
> and
> to Gary Anderson who kindly published the third part as current Editor.
>
> Anyone wishing to contact me on 'stuff' - 408-221-5244 / RNB at ix.netcom.com
>
> Robert N. Blair  Yellow 65BJ8  rnbmail at yahoo.com

From jsoderling at astound.net  Sat Jan 17 17:56:34 2009
From: jsoderling at astound.net (John Soderling)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:56:34 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Wiper rack lubricant
References: <FDC968D405F54001BC353927014C7765@TRACY>
Message-ID: <EFEC006154014FFAA05225280A188CB8@Soderling>

Cully Anderson & I put over 200 miles on our Haley roadsters last Monday on 
a wine country tour and a trip to Bodega Bay for a lunch of Oysters & Clam 
Chowder.  72 degrees at the coast.
Vroooom varooom,
John
Erika the Red


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tracy Drummond" <bighealey at charter.net>
To: "'Ed's Shop'" <shop at justbrits.com>; <healeys at autox.team.net>; 
<jensen-cars at british-steel.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 6:11 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wiper rack lubricant


> Won't freeze in California.  Goin drivin today !!!
>
> Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
> President AHCUSA              www.healey.org
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net 
> [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Ed's Shop
> Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 3:04 PM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net; jensen-cars at british-steel.org
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wiper rack lubricant
>
> Graphite ONLY, Ken !!
>
> Grease(s) ATTRACT "DIRT" and KEEP it.  NOT good.  Grease can also (NO pun
> intended<G> FREEZE !!  Again, NOT good.
>
> Ed
> Please visit my site at: www.justbrits.com
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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>
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From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Jan 17 20:52:45 2009
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:52:45 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Wiper rack lubricant
In-Reply-To: <EFEC006154014FFAA05225280A188CB8@Soderling>
Message-ID: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJKEGECFAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<Cully Anderson & I put over 200 miles on our Haley roadsters last Monday
on a wine country tour>>

Did you have far TOO much wino (and it still has not worn off) or has
Haley Mills started making roadsters, John ???






<G>

From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net  Sat Jan 17 21:14:52 2009
From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:14:52 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] chrome ring for air pull cable
Message-ID: <008e01c97923$4fd3d9f0$0400a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>

Does anyone have an extra Chrome ring that fits on the dash of a air Pull
cable?  I find that mine has lost half the chrome and MOSS does not sell just
the ring.

Jerry
BJ8 in progress

From aajr at verizon.net  Sat Jan 17 21:32:25 2009
From: aajr at verizon.net (Al Adams)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:32:25 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] B/J Auction
References: <62E0A70F-CFD9-44F8-B086-FB3A3B0C6AE9@gmail.com>
	<OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJGEEKCFAA.shop@justbrits.com>
	<000a01c978b4$53dba600$fb92f200$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <005601c97925$c40d0bf0$2f01a8c0@yourvp7x3s9ctm>

Lot 976 was not the same light metallic green BJ8 previously auctioned at 
B-J. Kurt had our British Car Club visit his shop on January 3, 2009 and 
none of his cars were finished. The metallic green BJ8 still needed the 
complete interior, top and alot of other details done to it.

Al Adams
BJ7
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "BJ8Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 7:00 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] B/J Auction


> Concours does not deduct points for a car painted Metallic Golden Beige 
> that
> has a chassis number too low to have been originally that color, nor does 
> it
> deduct points for a paint job in the non-original color for that chassis
> number.
>
> More interesting to me is current Lot 976, the light metallic green BJ8 
> that
> was also offered as Lot 976 in the B-J auction in 2007.  If the VIN that 
> was
> provided to me by someone at the auction was read correctly off the plate,
> the BJ8 registry had already recorded that car as "scrapped".  That was
> based on information provided to me in May 2003 from the person who parted
> out the car.  Only the I.D. plates remained from the original car.
>
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC  USA
>
> -------------------------------------
>
> "The one that STILL blows my mind is the Tanner BJ-8 in GBM
> w/proper red interior that went for 3 figures the year before
> last IIRC AND with Mike Joy holding the BMIHT Cert IN HIS
> HAND which (laid out dramatically in the car's boot) said the
> car SHOULD be White w/black interior<VBG>!!!
>
> Even Mike couldn't believe it!! <G>!
>
> Ed"
> _______________________________________________

From hcdodson at sbcglobal.net  Sat Jan 17 21:54:57 2009
From: hcdodson at sbcglobal.net (Henry Dodson)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:54:57 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] B/J Auction
References: <62E0A70F-CFD9-44F8-B086-FB3A3B0C6AE9@gmail.com><OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJGEEKCFAA.shop@justbrits.com><000a01c978b4$53dba600$fb92f200$@rr.com>
	<005601c97925$c40d0bf0$2f01a8c0@yourvp7x3s9ctm>
Message-ID: <8824B9E1E0324125B71C3DE083D3CD16@Henry>

Kurt sold the 1960 BN7 for $90,000 at the Gooding Auction today.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Al Adams" <aajr at verizon.net>
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 8:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] B/J Auction


> Lot 976 was not the same light metallic green BJ8 previously auctioned at 
> B-J. Kurt had our British Car Club visit his shop on January 3, 2009 and 
> none of his cars were finished. The metallic green BJ8 still needed the 
> complete interior, top and alot of other details done to it.
>
> Al Adams
> BJ7
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "BJ8Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
> To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 7:00 AM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] B/J Auction
>
>
>> Concours does not deduct points for a car painted Metallic Golden Beige 
>> that
>> has a chassis number too low to have been originally that color, nor does 
>> it
>> deduct points for a paint job in the non-original color for that chassis
>> number.
>>
>> More interesting to me is current Lot 976, the light metallic green BJ8 
>> that
>> was also offered as Lot 976 in the B-J auction in 2007.  If the VIN that 
>> was
>> provided to me by someone at the auction was read correctly off the 
>> plate,
>> the BJ8 registry had already recorded that car as "scrapped".  That was
>> based on information provided to me in May 2003 from the person who 
>> parted
>> out the car.  Only the I.D. plates remained from the original car.
>>
>> Steve Byers
>> HBJ8L/36666
>> BJ8 Registry
>> Havelock, NC  USA
>>
>> -------------------------------------
>>
>> "The one that STILL blows my mind is the Tanner BJ-8 in GBM
>> w/proper red interior that went for 3 figures the year before
>> last IIRC AND with Mike Joy holding the BMIHT Cert IN HIS
>> HAND which (laid out dramatically in the car's boot) said the
>> car SHOULD be White w/black interior<VBG>!!!
>>
>> Even Mike couldn't believe it!! <G>!
>>
>> Ed"
>> _______________________________________________
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From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Sat Jan 17 23:47:07 2009
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:47:07 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Final / Part3 - Resto of BJ8 32038 - AH Mag Jan 2009.
In-Reply-To: <198C83915E0D41D988A51DDC2CF1C1BD@Soderling>
Message-ID: <544480.69012.qm@web37908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Thanks John - it came out well I think - see you in Brisbane.....

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



--- On Sat, 1/17/09, John Soderling <jsoderling at astound.net> wrote:

> From: John Soderling <jsoderling at astound.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Final / Part3 - Resto of BJ8 32038 - AH Mag Jan 2009.
> To: rnbmail at yahoo.com
> Cc: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Date: Saturday, January 17, 2009, 4:52 PM
> Robert,
> Congratulations!   I saw your beautiful yellow BJ8 at the
> Brisbane Brit Car Show and as a winner at the California
> Autumn Classic.  Great looking ride. Look forward to the
> magazine article.
> Vrooom vrooom,
> John
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Blair"
> <rnbmail at yahoo.com>
> To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Cc: "Paul Schwartz" <lucashly at comcast.net>;
> "Gary Anderson" <editorgary at aol.com>;
> "Tom Collins" <collinsclassics at comcast.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 11:50 PM
> Subject: [Healeys] Final / Part3 - Resto of BJ8 32038 - AH
> Mag Jan 2009.
>
>
> > Hi Listers,
> >
> > Some of you may remember that I authored Parts 1 and 2
> of my slow (over 10
> > years now) resto of BJ8 32038 and which was published
> in Austin Healey
> > Magazine in issues 4-5/2005 and 7/2005 respectively.
> Back in those good old
> > days, most articles were in B/W - not the full color
> we enjoy today.
> >
> > Well, I still own the car and things have been moving
> along - slowly of
> > course.  But 32038 is now back on the road at last in
> a brand new livery - and
> > looks just great - I think.  When new, she was Healey
> blue/blue.  When I
> > bought her in 1989, she was blotchy spray-can
> green/tan - really bad and
> > sliding downhill.  Now she is fresh, yellow/dark red,
> and ready for a new life
> > here on the  N. Calififornia roads.
> >
> > The new January issue of Austin Healey Magazine has
> 32038 on the cover, and
> > the final / Part 3 of the resto article on page 8 for
> those of you that have
> > been patiently following the saga.  I hope you enjoyed
> the journey - I did.
> >
> > My thanks to Reid Trummel who published the first 2
> parts as prior Editor, and
> > to Gary Anderson who kindly published the third part
> as current Editor.
> >
> > Anyone wishing to contact me on 'stuff' -
> 408-221-5244 / RNB at ix.netcom.com
> >
> > Robert N. Blair  Yellow 65BJ8  rnbmail at yahoo.com

From greylinn at ozemail.com.au  Sun Jan 18 01:56:10 2009
From: greylinn at ozemail.com.au (Peter Linn)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:56:10 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Final / Part3 - Resto of BJ8 32038 - AH Mag Jan 2009.
In-Reply-To: <198C83915E0D41D988A51DDC2CF1C1BD@Soderling>
References: <726034.65471.qm@web37905.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<198C83915E0D41D988A51DDC2CF1C1BD@Soderling>
Message-ID: <7F4733D34A5448D69F6E5278C0C3FCF4@PeterPC>

Brisbane Brit Car? Must have missed it!

Peter Linn
Brisbane (Oz)
BN1 Ward spl
BN1 Holden V6

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Soderling" <jsoderling at astound.net>
To: <rnbmail at yahoo.com>
Cc: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 10:52 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Final / Part3 - Resto of BJ8 32038 - AH Mag Jan 2009.


> Robert,
> Congratulations!   I saw your beautiful yellow BJ8 at the Brisbane Brit 
> Car Show and as a winner at the California Autumn Classic.  Great looking 
> ride. Look forward to the magazine article.
> Vrooom vrooom,
> John
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Robert Blair" <rnbmail at yahoo.com>
> To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Cc: "Paul Schwartz" <lucashly at comcast.net>; "Gary Anderson" 
> <editorgary at aol.com>; "Tom Collins" <collinsclassics at comcast.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 11:50 PM
> Subject: [Healeys] Final / Part3 - Resto of BJ8 32038 - AH Mag Jan 2009.
>
>
>> Hi Listers,
>>
>> Some of you may remember that I authored Parts 1 and 2 of my slow (over 
>> 10
>> years now) resto of BJ8 32038 and which was published in Austin Healey
>> Magazine in issues 4-5/2005 and 7/2005 respectively.  Back in those good 
>> old
>> days, most articles were in B/W - not the full color we enjoy today.
>>
>> Well, I still own the car and things have been moving along - slowly of
>> course.  But 32038 is now back on the road at last in a brand new 
>> livery - and
>> looks just great - I think.  When new, she was Healey blue/blue.  When I
>> bought her in 1989, she was blotchy spray-can green/tan - really bad and
>> sliding downhill.  Now she is fresh, yellow/dark red, and ready for a new 
>> life
>> here on the  N. Calififornia roads.
>>
>> The new January issue of Austin Healey Magazine has 32038 on the cover, 
>> and
>> the final / Part 3 of the resto article on page 8 for those of you that 
>> have
>> been patiently following the saga.  I hope you enjoyed the journey - I 
>> did.
>>
>> My thanks to Reid Trummel who published the first 2 parts as prior 
>> Editor, and
>> to Gary Anderson who kindly published the third part as current Editor.
>>
>> Anyone wishing to contact me on 'stuff' - 408-221-5244 / 
>> RNB at ix.netcom.com
>>
>> Robert N. Blair  Yellow 65BJ8  rnbmail at yahoo.com 

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Sun Jan 18 06:11:55 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8Healeys)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 08:11:55 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] B/J Auction
In-Reply-To: <005601c97925$c40d0bf0$2f01a8c0@yourvp7x3s9ctm>
References: <62E0A70F-CFD9-44F8-B086-FB3A3B0C6AE9@gmail.com>
	<OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJGEEKCFAA.shop@justbrits.com>
	<000a01c978b4$53dba600$fb92f200$@rr.com>
	<005601c97925$c40d0bf0$2f01a8c0@yourvp7x3s9ctm>
Message-ID: <000401c9796e$56915ba0$03b412e0$@rr.com>

Sorry if I made a mistake, Al.  I haven't had the pleasure of visiting
Kurt's shop.

However, it must be a remarkable coincidence that the car offered at
Barrett-Jackson in February 2007 and the one in the 2009 list on their
website are both Lot 976, which might have led me to the assumption that it
was the same car.  The photographs used for this year's car are identical to
the ones used in 2007 (I have copies of the previous photos for comparison).
Both are "1964".  The descriptions read:

(2007)  "Purchased last year as an excellent, straight, rust-free California
car...."
(2009)  "Purchased last year from only its second California owner"

(2007)  "Finished in the ultra-desirable Aston-Martin period colors of
California Sage with Parchment leather trim..."
(2009)  "Finished in the ultra-desirable and attractive period Aston-Martin
color scheme of California Sage with linen-colored trim..."

Thanks for setting me straight, which allows me to keep the BJ8 registry as
accurate as possible.

The question would be now.... what is the VIN of the current offering?

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA





-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Al Adams
Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 11:32 PM
To: Healeys
Subject: Re: [Healeys] B/J Auction

Lot 976 was not the same light metallic green BJ8 previously auctioned at 
B-J. Kurt had our British Car Club visit his shop on January 3, 2009 and 
none of his cars were finished. The metallic green BJ8 still needed the 
complete interior, top and alot of other details done to it.

Al Adams
BJ7

From WLLDBL at aol.com  Sun Jan 18 08:39:43 2009
From: WLLDBL at aol.com (WLLDBL at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 10:39:43 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats
Message-ID: <bff.524ea465.36a4a73f@aol.com>

>or a twenty something daughter, to maybe eliminate another  stereotype.
>
>Ron

Arrrrgh!!  Political correctness  invades the Healey board.
 
Doug
 
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From jackson_krall at yahoo.com  Sun Jan 18 09:28:51 2009
From: jackson_krall at yahoo.com (Jackson Krall)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 08:28:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Engine on eBay
Message-ID: <503167.21866.qm@web52401.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

There's a non-running 100 engine on eBay, #220345608867, for $3,500. Wow, who knew?
Best
JK

From MRJAJA at COX.NET  Sun Jan 18 09:57:12 2009
From: MRJAJA at COX.NET (UDO PUTZKE)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 08:57:12 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Engine on eBay
In-Reply-To: <503167.21866.qm@web52401.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20090118165715.PQJU12540.fed1rmmtao106.cox.net@fed1rmimpo02.cox.net>

And the quick AH green paint job comes for free. Nein,Nein,Nein

Udo Putzke
Mrjaja at cox.net

From gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com  Sun Jan 18 10:11:05 2009
From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 09:11:05 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats
In-Reply-To: <bff.524ea465.36a4a73f@aol.com>
Message-ID: <GKEDJBJNDHLPKFGMKCEAIEFDDMAA.gregwilkinson@roadrunner.com>

So you're saying you'd prefer not to see twenty something women involved in
the hobby? ;~)

-----Original Message-----
>or a twenty something daughter, to maybe eliminate another  stereotype.
>
>Ron

Arrrrgh!!  Political correctness  invades the Healey board.

Doug

From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net  Sun Jan 18 10:33:18 2009
From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 09:33:18 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] wheel hubs or knockoffs?
Message-ID: <003a01c97992$d9fde110$0400a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>

The previous owner of my car ordered lots of parts prior to parting with the
completely disassembled car.  I had new hubs and new knockoffs.   Well I just
tried to mate the two and one is 12 tpi and the other is 8 tpi.  This is a
late BJ8 so technically, he got it right on the knockoffs with the 8 tpi.  Two
questions for the list
1.  Is there any problem using the earlier hubs?  (they are more expensive
than knockoffs) ?
2.  Does anybody else have  12 tpi knockoffs they would like to trade for a
set of brand new 8 tpi?

Jerry
BJ8  progress slowed!!!

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Sun Jan 18 11:19:19 2009
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 13:19:19 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] FW: Hudson River plane crash
Message-ID: <00e101c97999$48595120$d90bf360$@net>

You may be interested in this video!

 

http://video.nytimes.com/video/2009/01/17/multimedia/1231545545224/surveilla
nce-video-of-plane-crash.html

 

John Sims

From jackson_krall at yahoo.com  Sun Jan 18 11:38:51 2009
From: jackson_krall at yahoo.com (Jackson Krall)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 10:38:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats
In-Reply-To: <GKEDJBJNDHLPKFGMKCEAIEFDDMAA.gregwilkinson@roadrunner.com>
Message-ID: <953628.56101.qm@web52402.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Political correctness? How about fairness and decency? What's to be afraid of? From what I know of DMH, he'd LOVE it. :)
Best
JK

--- On Sun, 1/18/09, Greg Wilkinson <gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com> wrote:

> So you're saying you'd prefer not to see twenty
> something women involved in
> the hobby? ;~)
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> >or a twenty something daughter, to maybe eliminate
> another  stereotype.
> >
> >Ron
> 
> Arrrrgh!!  Political correctness  invades the Healey board.
> 
> Doug
> _______________________________________________
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From lists at brits-n-pieces.com  Sun Jan 18 12:11:31 2009
From: lists at brits-n-pieces.com (Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken))
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:11:31 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Engine on eBay
In-Reply-To: <20090118165715.PQJU12540.fed1rmmtao106.cox.net@fed1rmimpo02.cox.net>
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAPO6xBf31l1Dm6bMijCNPYbCgAAAEAAAAAUkGzM0QLNAjU1agHWgJssBAAAAAA==@brits-n-pieces.com>

Beware of this ebay seller! The last 2 negatives are from me.

He/She promises a lot of things and doesn't care as soon as you have paid.

He/She claims to be an elderly lady whose late husband has been a Healey
enthusiast. The message is, she's helpless, cannot pack the things properly
on her own and has to give the items away for packing. Therefore she wanted
on my last won item (windshield + frame) another - I think - 75$ for having
it packed properly at some special place. Plus I paid for insurance.

The package came wrapped in just one layer of thin cardbox. Windshield was
broken and she never presented me with a proof of insurance. She said I
would have to go to my post office in Germany to claim the insurance money.
I thought it wouldn't be worth another email. I reported her to ebay and
guess what happened.

Nothing by now, and nearly two months have gone by.

Eric
Heinsberg/Germany

From m.brouillette at comcast.net  Sun Jan 18 12:41:17 2009
From: m.brouillette at comcast.net (m.brouillette at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:41:17 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Engine on eBay
In-Reply-To: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAPO6xBf31l1Dm6bMijCNPYbCgAAAEAAAAAUkGzM0QLNAjU1agHWgJssBAAAAAA==@brits-n-pieces.com>
Message-ID: <1120535776.3080671232307677061.JavaMail.root@sz0097a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

If you have this happen in the future, imediately put in a claim with Paypal &
Ebay, then negotiate with the seller.B  Covers you within the 30 days a claim
needs to be put in...



Mike B

59 Bt7




----- Original Message -----
From: "Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken)" <lists at brits-n-pieces.com>
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 2:11:31 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100 Engine on eBay

Beware of this ebay seller! The last 2 negatives are from me.

He/She promises a lot of things and doesn't care as soon as you have paid.

He/She claims to be an elderly lady whose late husband has been a Healey
enthusiast. The message is, she's helpless, cannot pack the things properly
on her own and has to give the items away for packing. Therefore she wanted
on my last won item (windshield + frame) another - I think - 75$ for having
it packed properly at some special place. Plus I paid for insurance.

The package came wrapped in just one layer of thin cardbox. Windshield was
broken and she never presented me with a proof of insurance. She said I
would have to go to my post office in Germany to claim the insurance money.
I thought it wouldn't be worth another email. I reported her to ebay and
guess what happened.

Nothing by now, and nearly two months have gone by.

Eric
Heinsberg/Germany
Healeys at autox.team.net
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From jackson_krall at yahoo.com  Sun Jan 18 12:42:12 2009
From: jackson_krall at yahoo.com (Jackson Krall)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 11:42:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] FW: Hudson River plane crash
In-Reply-To: <00e101c97999$48595120$d90bf360$@net>
Message-ID: <926538.49081.qm@web52401.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

The crane used to lift the plane out of the water was provided by Weeks Marine. It's the largest barge crane on the east coast and a truly magnificent piece of machinery. I have marveled at its size(20 stories high), in the past when I've seen it working the NYC waterfront and spoke to a couple of its' engineers recently. It's turntable appears to be the same as used on the Harlem river swing bridges. I wouldn't doubt if Weeks custom built it themselves. The plane is being towed over to Weeks Marina in Jersey City now.
Sorry for the diversion from Healeys
Best
JK
NYC

From geatros at shaw.ca  Sun Jan 18 13:08:25 2009
From: geatros at shaw.ca (Geatros)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:08:25 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  100 Engine on eBay
Message-ID: <F47C479F74B84CFB8AC0F711EAF74878@soloPC>

Hi,



 What a waste of green paint......

A scammer in the UK was trying to sell this  engine before the paint job for 
$500 USD including shipping to Vancouver ,what a waste of skin that guy is 
!!!!!

 All the best

 Kenny
Vancouver BC 

From robertlarson at att.net  Sun Jan 18 15:37:52 2009
From: robertlarson at att.net (Bob)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 17:37:52 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Engine on eBay
In-Reply-To: <1120535776.3080671232307677061.JavaMail.root@sz0097a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1120535776.3080671232307677061.JavaMail.root@sz0097a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4973AF40.6010106@att.net>

H Mike,

             Interesting...   When does the 30 day clock start?   

              There could be a big difference between date of auction 
ending (or Buy It Now), and the receipt
of merchandise date.  Especially if the seller sits on it to consume the 
available window.

Bob
55 BN1 

m.brouillette at comcast.net wrote:

>If you have this happen in the future, imediately put in a claim with Paypal &
>Ebay, then negotiate with the seller.B  Covers you within the 30 days a claim
>needs to be put in...
>
>
>
>Mike B
>
>59 Bt7
>
>
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken)" <lists at brits-n-pieces.com>
>To: healeys at autox.team.net
>Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 2:11:31 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
>Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100 Engine on eBay
>
>Beware of this ebay seller! The last 2 negatives are from me.
>
>He/She promises a lot of things and doesn't care as soon as you have paid.
>
>He/She claims to be an elderly lady whose late husband has been a Healey
>enthusiast. The message is, she's helpless, cannot pack the things properly
>on her own and has to give the items away for packing. Therefore she wanted
>on my last won item (windshield + frame) another - I think - 75$ for having
>it packed properly at some special place. Plus I paid for insurance.
>
>The package came wrapped in just one layer of thin cardbox. Windshield was
>broken and she never presented me with a proof of insurance. She said I
>would have to go to my post office in Germany to claim the insurance money.
>I thought it wouldn't be worth another email. I reported her to ebay and
>guess what happened.
>
>Nothing by now, and nearly two months have gone by.
>
>Eric
>Heinsberg/Germany

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Jan 18 16:36:55 2009
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 17:36:55 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Engine on eBay
In-Reply-To: <503167.21866.qm@web52401.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJKEHJCFAA.shop@justbrits.com>

Interesting JK, ...

<<0 items found for '220345608867'>> is what Search eBay Motors says?!?!

Ed

From m.brouillette at comcast.net  Sun Jan 18 17:01:23 2009
From: m.brouillette at comcast.net (m.brouillette at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:01:23 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Engine on eBay
In-Reply-To: <4973AF40.6010106@att.net>
Message-ID: <416164287.3126891232323283680.JavaMail.root@sz0097a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

The clockB starts the moment the auction ends.




----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob" <robertlarson at att.net>
To: "m brouillette" <m.brouillette at comcast.net>, Healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 5:37:52 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100 Engine on eBay

H Mike,

B B  B  B  B  B  B  Interesting... B  When does the 30 day clock start? B 

B B  B  B  B  B  B  B There could be a big difference between date of auction
ending (or Buy It Now), and the receipt
of merchandise date. B Especially if the seller sits on it to consume the
available window.

Bob
55 BN1

m.brouillette at comcast.net wrote:

>If you have this happen in the future, imediately put in a claim with Paypal
&
>Ebay, then negotiate with the seller.B B Covers you within the 30 days a
claim
>needs to be put in...
>
>
>
>Mike B
>
>59 Bt7
>
>
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken)" <lists at brits-n-pieces.com>
>To: healeys at autox.team.net
>Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 2:11:31 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
>Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100 Engine on eBay
>
>Beware of this ebay seller! The last 2 negatives are from me.
>
>He/She promises a lot of things and doesn't care as soon as you have paid.
>
>He/She claims to be an elderly lady whose late husband has been a Healey
>enthusiast. The message is, she's helpless, cannot pack the things properly
>on her own and has to give the items away for packing. Therefore she wanted
>on my last won item (windshield + frame) another - I think - 75$ for having
>it packed properly at some special place. Plus I paid for insurance.
>
>The package came wrapped in just one layer of thin cardbox. Windshield was
>broken and she never presented me with a proof of insurance. She said I
>would have to go to my post office in Germany to claim the insurance money.
>I thought it wouldn't be worth another email. I reported her to ebay and
>guess what happened.
>
>Nothing by now, and nearly two months have gone by.
>
>Eric
>Heinsberg/Germany
> B 

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Jan 18 17:19:29 2009
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:19:29 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Engine on eBay
In-Reply-To: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJKEHJCFAA.shop@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJMEHMCFAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<<<0 items found for '220345608867'>> is what Search eBay Motors says?!?!>>

Finally got it after Len said he did.  I had to use search ALL of eBay and
NOT the eBay Motors search?!?!?!?!?

I have also asked the seller (copied from just in mail copy from eBay<G>):

<quote>
Dear ufohntr,

I am going to be in SoCal and would like to pickup the motor. Would that be
OK??
</quote>

Stay tuned !!!!

From satkinson7314 at charter.net  Sun Jan 18 17:19:40 2009
From: satkinson7314 at charter.net (Simon & Christine Atkinson)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:19:40 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] choke mounting
Message-ID: <F06639DE47F04C899071E694598BAAC7@AtkinsonPC>

Going through some old stuff today and I noticed my choke knob was mounted
to a "twisted" small bracket. I somewhat recall that it was under the dash
somewhere (not to the right of the key switch)..

Problem is now I can't remember it's original location and out of the
thousands of photos I have this is nowhere to be found.

Anyone have any pics of a similar choke knob install?

Thanks,

 

Simon

1959 BT7L

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Sun Jan 18 17:49:39 2009
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 17:49:39 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] FW: restoration of older cars
Message-ID: <E3156E6DA46041158E7EA9E0AE9CBEFE@oscar>

Any takers??

frogeye at porterscustom.com

Porter Customs   2909 Arno NE
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2  1959 AN5
Porter Custom Bicycles

cars:
 www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
gallery:
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff

blog: http://porterbikes.com/


-----Original Message-----
From: Peter Koskinen [mailto:prkbikes1 at mac.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 8:16 PM
To: frogeye at porterscustom.com
Subject: restoration of older cars

Dave,

I have 2 Triumph Gt-6's that I would dearly love to part with.  
Attached is a pic below. I pass thru Albuquerque several times a year.  
Maybe next time I'll stop on by.

Cheers,

Peter
PETER REID KOSKINEN
OWNER
PRKBIKES LLC
9506 Collins Creek Drive
Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
prkbikes at bellsouth.net
peter at prkbikes.com
www.prkbikes.com
home/office: 1-919-960-5871
cell: 1-410-991-7539

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From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Sun Jan 18 18:48:36 2009
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:48:36 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] FW: restoration of older cars
In-Reply-To: <E3156E6DA46041158E7EA9E0AE9CBEFE@oscar>
References: <E3156E6DA46041158E7EA9E0AE9CBEFE@oscar>
Message-ID: <4E71FE9A497643D4AEDBA8F61928154A@oscar>

Oops, I have a picture I can send if interested...

frogeye at porterscustom.com

Porter Customs   2909 Arno NE
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2  1959 AN5
Porter Custom Bicycles

cars:
 www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
gallery:
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff

blog: http://porterbikes.com/


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Dave Porter
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 5:50 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] FW: restoration of older cars

Any takers??

frogeye at porterscustom.com

Porter Customs   2909 Arno NE
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2  1959 AN5
Porter Custom Bicycles

cars:
 www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
gallery:
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff

blog: http://porterbikes.com/


-----Original Message-----
From: Peter Koskinen [mailto:prkbikes1 at mac.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 8:16 PM
To: frogeye at porterscustom.com
Subject: restoration of older cars

Dave,

I have 2 Triumph Gt-6's that I would dearly love to part with.  
Attached is a pic below. I pass thru Albuquerque several times a year.  
Maybe next time I'll stop on by.

Cheers,

Peter
PETER REID KOSKINEN
OWNER
PRKBIKES LLC
9506 Collins Creek Drive
Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
prkbikes at bellsouth.net
peter at prkbikes.com
www.prkbikes.com
home/office: 1-919-960-5871
cell: 1-410-991-7539

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From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Jan 18 20:59:11 2009
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:59:11 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Engine on eBay
In-Reply-To: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAPO6xBf31l1Dm6bMijCNPYbCgAAAEAAAAAUkGzM0QLNAjU1agHWgJssBAAAAAA==@brits-n-pieces.com>
Message-ID: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJCEICCFAA.shop@justbrits.com>

Well chaps, the 'plot' thickens????  Time stamped: 9:29PM CST

<quote>
ED,i have an offer i will give you green light in a day or so .if you can
please wait until then it will be apreciated.Thank you.Katie.

- ufohntr
</quote>

Huummmmm!?!?

From bn1 at pacbell.net  Sun Jan 18 22:42:27 2009
From: bn1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:42:27 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Top Bows.
Message-ID: <497412C3.2090809@pacbell.net>

Gentlemen & List,

I just discovered there were two entirely different sets of bows for 
100's.  One has a slot for one bow to move, while on the other, the bows 
just pivoted where they were attached to the car.  Pics are att. for 
John & Rich, but stripped for the list.  I have never seen the slotted 
type so they can't be too common.  I don't remember it ever being 
discussed here and found nothing in the archives.  When were the slotted 
type used?

TIA

Bill Barnett
'53 BN1

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From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Mon Jan 19 01:34:57 2009
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:34:57 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Top Bows.
In-Reply-To: <497412C3.2090809@pacbell.net>
References: <497412C3.2090809@pacbell.net>
Message-ID: <c3xvVPBxsDdJFwHi@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Bill

I have not studied this as much as I should have perhaps done but going
on the number I have handled or have fitted to cars it is the slotted
version that is most common. Both my cars have this version but I cannot
honestly say that these were both originals so I cannot speculate about
any change point. There does not appear to be anything in Austin Service
Journals about a change.

I could speculate that without this slot it would be difficult to fold
the hood away in  a small space and therefore the driver's seat might
not go fully back without fouling. Therefore this change might have
something to do with the early change that added seat runners to the
drivers seat.

However, as I say I speculate. We need input from others - please.

Best regards

>
>I just discovered there were two entirely different sets of bows for 100's. 
One
>has a slot for one bow to move, while on the other, the bows just pivoted
>where they were attached to the car.  Pics are att. for John & Rich, but
>stripped for the list.  I have never seen the slotted type so they can't be
too
>common.  I don't remember it ever being discussed here and found nothing in
>the archives.  When were the slotted type used?
>

--
John Harper

From glemon at neb.rr.com  Mon Jan 19 08:01:47 2009
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:01:47 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Top Bows.
References: <497412C3.2090809@pacbell.net>
	<c3xvVPBxsDdJFwHi@jharper.demon.co.uk>
Message-ID: <E3BD3495DC6947DFBAE202F8B032F9EE@Lemonlaptop>

My car had bows that just pivoted, and it was indeed right there next to the 
seat back when folded, had to sort of muscle everything around to make it 
clear, car was built in late May or early June of 54,.

Greg Lemon 

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Mon Jan 19 08:38:11 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:38:11 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Top Bows.
References: <497412C3.2090809@pacbell.net><c3xvVPBxsDdJFwHi@jharper.demon.co.uk>
	<E3BD3495DC6947DFBAE202F8B032F9EE@Lemonlaptop>
Message-ID: <049AABB851534D37B16DB9D979C954D7@ophrdc.org>

Gentlemen,

I've been studying the many changes that took place within the Hundred 
production period and did not seem to be documented. Many of these are 
subtle little changes that had to do with better top stowage, easier sewing 
procedures and patterns, colours, and so on. Meanwhile the mechanical 
changes were very carefully documented so the spares department could update 
supplies, part number, etc.

As nearly as I can tell the top anchor brackets and links had two changes 
after the original "pivot only" design. The second change, which I note 
specifically on a very original July 13th car, has a slight straight slot in 
one of the arm links, the slot being only about 3/4" long and hardly 
noticeable. This helped the assembly to tuck a bit better when folded. Greg 
Lemon, could you check yours again? I suspect on careful observation that 
yours may have this short straight slot in the link.

The 3rd and very noticeable link with somewhat of an L shaped slot seems to 
have come in by the end of 1954. This slotted link allowed the entire top 
assembly to tuck back further away from the back of the seat back.

Unfortunately none of these seem to have specifically noted change points, 
so can only be tracked by observation. Of course 55 years after the fact, a 
lot of owners and restorers have tried to replace the earlier assemblies 
with the later ones, so unless a car is specifically known to be unrestored, 
we'll always run into this uncertainty.

Scan 49 att'd shows the later L slotted link. 02RRDK shows the earliest 
"pivot only" arrangement. Sorry I don't have a picture of the "short 
straight slot" arrangement.

Rich Chrysler
AHCA Hundred Registrar

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From scvc70 at epix.net  Mon Jan 19 08:52:17 2009
From: scvc70 at epix.net (Carr&Edwards)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:52:17 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Top Bows.
References: <497412C3.2090809@pacbell.net><c3xvVPBxsDdJFwHi@jharper.demon.co.uk><E3BD3495DC6947DFBAE202F8B032F9EE@Lemonlaptop>
	<049AABB851534D37B16DB9D979C954D7@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <E9319F03308C4B10A442E936789F84F6@S0026273562>

My BN1 (probably made Nov. 1954) has the L-shaped slot arrangement in the 
triangular plate at the end of one bow (that plate slides on the bolt 
protruding from the plate fastened to the side of the car).

Sarah Carr
BN1 in PA




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rich C" <richchrysler at quickclic.net>
To: "Greg Lemon" <glemon at neb.rr.com>; "Mr. Bill" <bn1 at pacbell.net>; "John 
Harper" <ah at jharper.demon.co.uk>
Cc: "Healey" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 10:38 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100 Top Bows.


> Gentlemen,
>
> I've been studying the many changes that took place within the Hundred
> production period and did not seem to be documented. Many of these are
> subtle little changes that had to do with better top stowage, easier 
> sewing
> procedures and patterns, colours, and so on. Meanwhile the mechanical
> changes were very carefully documented so the spares department could 
> update
> supplies, part number, etc.
>
> As nearly as I can tell the top anchor brackets and links had two changes
> after the original "pivot only" design. The second change, which I note
> specifically on a very original July 13th car, has a slight straight slot 
> in
> one of the arm links, the slot being only about 3/4" long and hardly
> noticeable. This helped the assembly to tuck a bit better when folded. 
> Greg
> Lemon, could you check yours again? I suspect on careful observation that
> yours may have this short straight slot in the link.
>
> The 3rd and very noticeable link with somewhat of an L shaped slot seems 
> to
> have come in by the end of 1954. This slotted link allowed the entire top
> assembly to tuck back further away from the back of the seat back.
>
> Unfortunately none of these seem to have specifically noted change points,
> so can only be tracked by observation. Of course 55 years after the fact, 
> a
> lot of owners and restorers have tried to replace the earlier assemblies
> with the later ones, so unless a car is specifically known to be 
> unrestored,
> we'll always run into this uncertainty.
>
> Scan 49 att'd shows the later L slotted link. 02RRDK shows the earliest
> "pivot only" arrangement. Sorry I don't have a picture of the "short
> straight slot" arrangement.
>
> Rich Chrysler
> AHCA Hundred Registrar
>
> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of 
> 02RRDK.JPG]
>
> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of 
> Scan49.jpg]
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From scvc70 at epix.net  Mon Jan 19 09:30:15 2009
From: scvc70 at epix.net (Carr&Edwards)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:30:15 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Monday musing
Message-ID: <52FDB5414C4343CFA400D4C9F1DE35C5@computer624080>

Good morning Healey listers,

While browsing through a binder of "Parts and Service Bulletins" obtained from
a former MG/Healey dealership, I came across the following.  The tone is
clearly that of another era, and I thought it might amuse you all as much as
it did me:



May 24, 1961
TO ALL DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS
Re: MGA 1600
      Austin Healey 3000
      Austin A99

Gentlemen:

We wish to draw your attention to Service Memoranda MG332 and A292 dated
October 18, 1960 which details steps to be taken to maintain the braking
efficiency and maximum pad life on the disc brakes fitted to the above
vehicles.

Investigation of complaints received on this subject reveal, however, that the
procedure detailed in the above-mentioned Service Memoranda is not being
followed, with consequent premature wear of brake pads, and subsequent damage
to discs.

Regular interchange of inner and outer pads during  brake service cannot be
too highly stressed.

Your earnest attention to this matter would be appreciated.

Yours faithfully,
HAMBRO AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION
[signed] A. D. Woods
General Service Manager


Can you imagine a modern car manufacturer requesting its dealers to 'earnestly
attend' to something???  Let alone addressing them 'faithfully'????


Sarah Carr
BN1 in  PA

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Mon Jan 19 09:46:42 2009
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:46:42 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] chrome ring for air pull cable
In-Reply-To: <008e01c97923$4fd3d9f0$0400a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
References: <008e01c97923$4fd3d9f0$0400a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
Message-ID: <F747E757-3D4E-423D-A946-FDA345E1D6CF@sbcglobal.net>

Jerry, yes we have some used ones of these.




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

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Jan 17, 2009, at 8:14 PM, Jerry Costanzo wrote:

> Does anyone have an extra Chrome ring that fits on the dash of a  
> air Pull
> cable?  I find that mine has lost half the chrome and MOSS does not  
> sell just
> the ring.
>
> Jerry
> BJ8 in progress
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From loftusdesign at cox.net  Mon Jan 19 10:07:59 2009
From: loftusdesign at cox.net (John Loftus)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:07:59 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust header temp
Message-ID: <4974B36F.4020402@cox.net>

First off, many thanks to those who wrote (mostly off-list) with 
suggestions and temperature info.

I solved the problem so for the general interest of the group and the 
archives I feel obligated to let you know how it panned out.

As mentioned in the first post I suspected the float valves and the fuel 
pressure. The float valves, which functioned well before the engine and 
carb rebuild, were the earlier gross jet type (about 12 to 15 years 
old). Yet, I was getting too much gas at the front carb, sometimes 
overflowing at the needle jet. I tried a variety of float valves at my 
disposal including the spring loaded metal tipped type that came with 
the rebuild kit but still the motor didn't run with any power and the 
front exhaust manifold was very cold (overly rich)

I switched the working gross jet valve of rear carb with the spring 
loaded valve of the front and was able to switch the conditions i.e. the 
front three cylinders were firing well and the rear exhaust manifolds 
were cold. At least this helped to narrow down the possible causes.

I double checked the fuel pump settings since I had rebuilt that also. I 
took it partially apart again and reset the diaphragm. This time I made 
sure to move the blade above the points before setting the 'no rocker 
throw-over' and then backing out 2/3 of a turn. I also changed to a 
larger capacity fuel filter just after the pump thinking that might 
reduce the some surge pressure from the fuel stream.

I spent a long time working over the fuel float linkage to make sure 
they operated freely and cleaned the gross jets with solvent and air 
pressure one more time.

After a bit of carb tuning the motor is running well and external 
exhaust temp readings about 1" from the head are within 10-15 degrees 
(around 340 degrees F) after full warm up. Of course I did multiple 
things at once so I can't pinpoint exactly which fix or fixes were 
required and which were just busy work but maybe it will help someone 
else out some day.

Cheers,
John

From healeyguy at aol.com  Mon Jan 19 11:06:37 2009
From: healeyguy at aol.com (Healeyguy)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:06:37 -1000
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Top Bows.
In-Reply-To: <049AABB851534D37B16DB9D979C954D7@ophrdc.org>
References: <497412C3.2090809@pacbell.net><c3xvVPBxsDdJFwHi@jharper.demon.co.uk>,
	<E3BD3495DC6947DFBAE202F8B032F9EE@Lemonlaptop>,
	<049AABB851534D37B16DB9D979C954D7@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <d69a3803.9529.4a82.9479.8e2ce8cb43e6@aol.com>

Chassis number 149927, built Dec 1953, had the 5/8 +/- inch long slot in the links as Rich noted. Another difference is the shape on the side mounting bracket.  The early cars were basically a square plate with one corner lopped off. On the later style the corners were rounded, the plate much thicker and the shape was a trapezoid, top and bottom sides parallel, top longer than the bottom. 
Aloha
Perry



In a message dated 01/19/09 05:44:41 Hawaiian Standard Time, richchrysler at quickclic.net writes:
Gentlemen, 

I've been studying the many changes that took place within the Hundred 
production period and did not seem to be documented. Many of these are 
subtle little changes that had to do with better top stowage, easier sewing 
procedures and patterns, colours, and so on. Meanwhile the mechanical 
changes were very carefully documented so the spares department could update 
supplies, part number, etc. 

As nearly as I can tell the top anchor brackets and links had two changes 
after the original "pivot only" design. The second change, which I note 
specifically on a very original July 13th car, has a slight straight slot in 
one of the arm links, the slot being only about 3/4" long and hardly 
noticeable. This helped the assembly to tuck a bit better when folded. Greg 
Lemon, could you check yours again? I suspect on careful observation that 
yours may have this short straight slot in the link. 

The 3rd and very noticeable link with somewhat of an L shaped slot seems to 
have come in by the end of 1954. This slotted link allowed the entire top 
assembly to tuck back further away from the back of the seat back. 

Unfortunately none of these seem to have specifically noted change points, 
so can only be tracked by observation. Of course 55 years after the fact, a 
lot of owners and restorers have tried to replace the earlier assemblies 
with the later ones, so unless a car is specifically known to be unrestored, 
we'll always run into this uncertainty. 

Scan 49 att'd shows the later L slotted link. 02RRDK shows the earliest 
"pivot only" arrangement. Sorry I don't have a picture of the "short 
straight slot" arrangement. 

Rich Chrysler 
AHCA Hundred Registrar 

From westonkeyes at hotmail.com  Mon Jan 19 11:08:20 2009
From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com (Weston Keyes)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:08:20 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet release rod support in cockpit BJ8
Message-ID: <BAY114-W1418FCE8011EC42B8863DBBAD30@phx.gbl>

Hello Folks,

          Where and what  does the black metal support bracket screw or bolt
to?
The bracket I'm referring to is the one that is closest to the handle end of
the release rod.

Many thanks

Wes Keyes
York, Maine

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Mon Jan 19 11:24:28 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8Healeys)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:24:28 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet release rod support in cockpit BJ8
In-Reply-To: <BAY114-W1418FCE8011EC42B8863DBBAD30@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY114-W1418FCE8011EC42B8863DBBAD30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <004101c97a63$2a740f90$7f5c2eb0$@rr.com>

Photo attached, Wes.  The black plastic thing under the pull rod bracket is
the mount for my fire extinguisher.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Weston Keyes
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 1:08 PM
To: Ahealey Ahealey
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet release rod support in cockpit BJ8

Hello Folks,

          Where and what  does the black metal support bracket screw or bolt
to?
The bracket I'm referring to is the one that is closest to the handle end of
the release rod.

Many thanks

Wes Keyes
York, Maine

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Bonnet pull rod bracket.jpg]

From helyjohn at cablespeed.com  Mon Jan 19 11:38:24 2009
From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:38:24 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] TEST
Message-ID: <EAB344C204864AE0A304939631819F40@FRED>

Test, please ignore.

From ampole at hotmail.com  Mon Jan 19 12:54:57 2009
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:54:57 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet release rod support in cockpit BJ8
In-Reply-To: <BAY114-W1418FCE8011EC42B8863DBBAD30@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY114-W1418FCE8011EC42B8863DBBAD30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BLU105-W533D183691D9F250BEADC6D5D30@phx.gbl>

Wes

Pic:
http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/photo.jsp?photoID=5122285&prev=1

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From WLLDBL at aol.com  Mon Jan 19 15:00:25 2009
From: WLLDBL at aol.com (WLLDBL at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:00:25 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust header temp
Message-ID: <d59.37a542c3.36a651f9@aol.com>

John,
 
Have you considered purchasing or borrowing a Colortune kit to help set 
the mixture???
 
Doug
 
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From WLLDBL at aol.com  Mon Jan 19 15:18:17 2009
From: WLLDBL at aol.com (WLLDBL at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:18:17 EST
Subject: [Healeys] [semi-OT] Upcoming Arizona Events
Message-ID: <ce3.47612807.36a65629@aol.com>

>"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to  learn
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From tomleavy at comcast.net  Mon Jan 19 15:22:00 2009
From: tomleavy at comcast.net (tomleavy at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:22:00 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Upholstery and install cost
Message-ID: <408968952.3447061232403720583.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Howdy, Listers- 


I have reached the interior phase of my BJ7 resto, and need to make arrangements for the interior assembly. Would anyone care to share their expense for carpet, trim and upholstery? Also, how much does it cost for professional installation of seat upholstery? 


I will reassemble the car myself, as I have with just about every other aspect of the resto (with the help of all of contributors to this list). 


As always, your advice would be greatly appreciated. 


Tom Leavy 

From WLLDBL at aol.com  Mon Jan 19 15:35:43 2009
From: WLLDBL at aol.com (WLLDBL at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:35:43 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Wiper rack lubricant
Message-ID: <c19.4c9d5bf9.36a65a3f@aol.com>

>Any suggestions for lubricant on the windshield wiper motor and cable?  I
>am going to use wheel bearing grease unless there is something  better.

Ken,
 
Wheel bearing grease on the cable may be a bit too thick for easy, smooth 
sliding, especially when the weather turns cool/cold.   I would  opt for 
white 
lithium grease, instead.
And, standard multipurpose grease on the motor.
 
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Mon Jan 19 19:09:12 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:09:12 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Upholstery and install cost
References: <408968952.3447061232403720583.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <8C67DC5D21FB4598861AE651630BF871@ophrdc.org>

Tom,

It seems we answer these same questions about every few weeks. There must be 
lots of this material in the list archives.
If not, the bottom line as far as I'm concerned after many installations in 
various Healey models and series is to contact Heritage Upholstery and Trim. 
They will give you a free detailed quote and send you free samples of 
leather, vinyl, carpet, etc.
Ask for their Karvel carpet, full natural jute underlay, hand bound boot 
Armacord, and complete new dash top.
Send them the following items and let them trim these: dash panel, seat pans 
and frames, rear seat pans, and parcel tray.

If you'd like a more detailed guide as to correct original colours, etc. get 
back to me directly and I'll help you.

Rich Chrysler



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <tomleavy at comcast.net>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 5:22 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Upholstery and install cost


> Howdy, Listers-
>
>
> I have reached the interior phase of my BJ7 resto, and need to make 
> arrangements for the interior assembly. Would anyone care to share their 
> expense for carpet, trim and upholstery? Also, how much does it cost for 
> professional installation of seat upholstery?
>
>
> I will reassemble the car myself, as I have with just about every other 
> aspect of the resto (with the help of all of contributors to this list).
>
>
> As always, your advice would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
> Tom Leavy
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From britishcars at shaw.ca  Mon Jan 19 19:22:32 2009
From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:22:32 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Upholstery and install cost
In-Reply-To: <8C67DC5D21FB4598861AE651630BF871@ophrdc.org>
References: <408968952.3447061232403720583.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<8C67DC5D21FB4598861AE651630BF871@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <C25885ED7F994D46AC06A4EB994E39BF@ecarecenters.net>

I agree,  Heritage is about 2 miles from my house in Vancouver and I've been
to their shop many times....very professional and dedicated.

Paul

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Rich C
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 6:09 PM
To: tomleavy at comcast.net; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Upholstery and install cost

Tom,

It seems we answer these same questions about every few weeks. There must be

lots of this material in the list archives.
If not, the bottom line as far as I'm concerned after many installations in 
various Healey models and series is to contact Heritage Upholstery and Trim.

They will give you a free detailed quote and send you free samples of 
leather, vinyl, carpet, etc.
Ask for their Karvel carpet, full natural jute underlay, hand bound boot 
Armacord, and complete new dash top.
Send them the following items and let them trim these: dash panel, seat pans

and frames, rear seat pans, and parcel tray.

If you'd like a more detailed guide as to correct original colours, etc. get

back to me directly and I'll help you.

Rich Chrysler



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <tomleavy at comcast.net>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 5:22 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Upholstery and install cost


> Howdy, Listers-
>
>
> I have reached the interior phase of my BJ7 resto, and need to make 
> arrangements for the interior assembly. Would anyone care to share their 
> expense for carpet, trim and upholstery? Also, how much does it cost for 
> professional installation of seat upholstery?
>
>
> I will reassemble the car myself, as I have with just about every other 
> aspect of the resto (with the help of all of contributors to this list).
>
>
> As always, your advice would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
> Tom Leavy
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From tomleavy at comcast.net  Mon Jan 19 19:47:25 2009
From: tomleavy at comcast.net (tomleavy at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 02:47:25 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Upholstery and install cost
In-Reply-To: <497538E0.7070106@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <860799116.3522551232419645537.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Thanks, Charlie. Who did you source the interior from, and how is the quality? 

Tom 

From tomleavy at comcast.net  Mon Jan 19 20:49:47 2009
From: tomleavy at comcast.net (tomleavy at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 03:49:47 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] aleys] Upholstery and install cost
In-Reply-To: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJIEKNCFAA.shop@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <766048741.3533901232423387355.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Hi Ed-


Thanks for the reply.


I have visited your site many times- thanks for providing such a great
resource. I live in central NJ. My question about quality is probably a
subjective one. I am hoping that folks on the list will share their positive
experience with several suppliers ( other than the usual suspects).


Gotta get it done- going to Conclave! Tom

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ed's Shop" <shop at justbrits.com>
To: tomleavy at comcast.net
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 10:35:11 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: RE: aleys] Upholstery and install cost

Hi Tom !!

I did read your 1st post but....

<<Who did you source the interior from, and how is the quality?>>

Part of the answer WILL/WOULD be 'Where are you located' ??

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

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Jan 19 21:09:02 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:09:02 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Upholstery and install cost
In-Reply-To: <860799116.3522551232419645537.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <497538E0.7070106@comcast.net>
	<860799116.3522551232419645537.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901192009w4e369cf8ua847de1baa6ed30d@mail.gmail.com>

Tom -

Most of the interior on your car can be done by any interior shop, but the
front seats should be done by someone knowledgeable of healey seats.  New
foams are too stiff and how you drill them out can depend on how heavy and
how tall you are.  The seat back is a pretty straightforward affair, but the
seat bottom is where some knowledge is helpful.

Also, the squab seats need to be properly stitched to the seat pan otherwise
the seats will look stupid.  I've seen too many Healeys where the rear
seat's piping is not stitched to the pan, and it looks wrong.

It isn't the most fun job to do yourself, but I would highly recommend that
you consider doing the job yourself.  Purchase the Moss motors video tape
that tells you how to install the interior, and it will make a huge
difference on making it look right.  Don't pay attention to the 80's surf
clothing of the dude in the video!

Cheers,

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Tue, Jan 20, 2009 at 10:47 AM, <tomleavy at comcast.net> wrote:

> Thanks, Charlie. Who did you source the interior from, and how is the
> quality?
>
> Tom
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From tomleavy at comcast.net  Mon Jan 19 21:43:34 2009
From: tomleavy at comcast.net (tomleavy at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:43:34 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Upholstery and install cost
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0901192009w4e369cf8ua847de1baa6ed30d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <532465355.3540121232426614038.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Hi Alan-



Thanks for the reply (and moral support). I have read alot of your posts, and
I respect your opinion. I have done literally everything else on my car (save
the clear coat) myself, and have done several American interiors, including a
baby bird and a mach 1. Sounds like a good idea- subbing out the bottoms, that
is. Any reco on an accurate supplier of carpet, trim and upholstery?


By the way, I could never have achieved the level of finish on my car without
the contributions of listers like you. Thank you. Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
To: tomleavy at comcast.net
Cc: "Charlie Baldwin" <mgcharlie at comcast.net>, Healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 11:09:02 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Upholstery and install cost

Tom -

Most of the interior on your car can be done by any interior shop, but the
front seats should be done by someone knowledgeable of healey seats.B  New
foams are too stiff and how you drill them out can depend on how heavy and how
tall you are.B  The seat back is a pretty straightforward affair, but the seat
bottom is where some knowledge is helpful.

Also, the squab seats need to be properly stitched to the seat pan otherwise
the seats will look stupid.B  I've seen too many Healeys where the rear seat's
piping is not stitched to the pan, and it looks wrong.

It isn't the most fun job to do yourself, but I would highly recommend that
you consider doing the job yourself.B  Purchase the Moss motors video tape
that tells you how to install the interior, and it will make a huge difference
on making it look right.B  Don't pay attention to the 80's surf clothing of
the dude in the video!

Cheers,

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From westonkeyes at hotmail.com  Tue Jan 20 09:55:32 2009
From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com (Weston Keyes)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:55:32 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 location of support bracket for glove box?
Message-ID: <BAY114-W375DFBD4C09CB43D3328E0BAD00@phx.gbl>

Hello Folks,

      Thanks for your continued support!

I can't fine any holes in the body to attach the glove box support. Mine is a
RH drive but I imagine it is symmetrical to a LH drive.

Thanks

Wes Keyes
York, Maine

From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Tue Jan 20 10:58:31 2009
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:58:31 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Upholstery and install cost
In-Reply-To: <532465355.3540121232426614038.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <ff59076c0901192009w4e369cf8ua847de1baa6ed30d@mail.gmail.com>
	<532465355.3540121232426614038.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY130-W555B246B761EFE9CDBD68AA4D00@phx.gbl>

I actually found the seat back to be harder than the bottom using the proper
foam kit and the Moss tape for instruction. Use good quality spray adhesive
form an yardage/upholstery shop and no problems. Use plastic bags from the dry
cleaners to help slide foam in. Put darts in seams to allow for smooth pipping
at curves.
Rich Kahn
64 BJ8> Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:43:34 +0000> From: tomleavy at comcast.net> To:
healey.nut at gmail.com; Healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys]
Upholstery and install cost> > Hi Alan-> > > > Thanks for the reply (and moral
support). I have read alot of your posts, and> I respect your opinion. I have
done literally everything else on my car (save> the clear coat) myself, and
have done several American interiors, including a> baby bird and a mach 1.
Sounds like a good idea- subbing out the bottoms, that> is. Any reco on an
accurate supplier of carpet, trim and upholstery?> > > By the way, I could
never have achieved the level of finish on my car without> the contributions
of listers like you. Thank you. Tom> ----- Original Message -----> From: "Alan
Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>> To: tomleavy at comcast.net> Cc: "Charlie
Baldwin" <mgcharlie at comcast.net>, Healeys at autox.team.net> Sent: Monday,
January 19, 2009 11:09:02 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern> Subject: Re:
[Healeys] Upholstery and install cost> > Tom -> > Most of the interior on your
car can be done by any interior shop, but the> front seats should be done by
someone knowledgeable of healey seats.B New> foams are too stiff and how you
drill them out can depend on how heavy and how> tall you are.B The seat back
is a pretty straightforward affair, but the seat> bottom is where some
knowledge is helpful.> > Also, the squab seats need to be properly stitched to
the seat pan otherwise> the seats will look stupid.B I've seen too many
Healeys where the rear seat's> piping is not stitched to the pan, and it looks
wrong.> > It isn't the most fun job to do yourself, but I would highly
recommend that> you consider doing the job yourself.B Purchase the Moss motors
video tape> that tells you how to install the interior, and it will make a
huge difference> on making it look right.B Don't pay attention to the 80's
surf clothing of> the dude in the video!> > Cheers,> > Alan> > '52 A90> '53
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From tomleavy at comcast.net  Tue Jan 20 11:39:05 2009
From: tomleavy at comcast.net (tomleavy at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:39:05 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Upholstery and install cost
In-Reply-To: <BAY130-W555B246B761EFE9CDBD68AA4D00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <2101030581.3674861232476745190.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Thanks for the reply, Rich- 


Whose foam did you use? I've heard positives about the Nock's base foam. 


Tom 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Kahn" <tahoehealey at hotmail.com> 
To: tomleavy at comcast.net, "healey nut" <healey.nut at gmail.com>, healeys at autox.team.net 
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 12:58:31 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Upholstery and install cost 

I actually found the seat back to be harder than the bottom using the proper foam kit and the Moss tape for instruction. Use good quality spray adhesive form an yardage/upholstery shop and no problems. Use plastic bags from the dry cleaners to help slide foam in. Put darts in seams to allow for smooth pipping at curves. 
Rich Kahn 
64 BJ8 

From linwoodrose at mac.com  Tue Jan 20 11:50:32 2009
From: linwoodrose at mac.com (Linwood H Rose)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:50:32 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Looking for Patrick Quinn
Message-ID: <F2720D5A-019F-4D9D-925D-72BE43CD5191@mac.com>

Sorry to bomb the list

Patrick,
I have misplaced your email address. Would you reply to my email so  
that I can contact you with a question?
Thanks.

Lin
1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast"
1959 AN5 Bugeye

From autofarm at cyg.net  Tue Jan 20 11:55:19 2009
From: autofarm at cyg.net (Bob Yule)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:55:19 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Upholstery and install cost
References: <2101030581.3674861232476745190.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <2F55583320F94A39ACA48610317A7F40@OFFICE>

     For many years now the seat foams have been far too hard and this has 
required them to be shaved and/or drilled.  We now stock softer foams which 
are much more as original and require no major modification.  We also handle 
a wide range of upholstery & interior trim from our UK sources.
Cheers.......Bob
Check out our web site www.autofarm.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <tomleavy at comcast.net>
To: "Richard Kahn" <tahoehealey at hotmail.com>; <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 1:39 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Upholstery and install cost


> Thanks for the reply, Rich-
>
>
> Whose foam did you use? I've heard positives about the Nock's base foam.
>
>
> Tom
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Richard Kahn" <tahoehealey at hotmail.com>
> To: tomleavy at comcast.net, "healey nut" <healey.nut at gmail.com>, 
> healeys at autox.team.net
> Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 12:58:31 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> Subject: RE: [Healeys] Upholstery and install cost
>
> I actually found the seat back to be harder than the bottom using the 
> proper foam kit and the Moss tape for instruction. Use good quality spray 
> adhesive form an yardage/upholstery shop and no problems. Use plastic bags 
> from the dry cleaners to help slide foam in. Put darts in seams to allow 
> for smooth pipping at curves.
> Rich Kahn
> 64 BJ8
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From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Tue Jan 20 12:40:50 2009
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:40:50 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Upholstery and install cost
In-Reply-To: <2101030581.3674861232476745190.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <BAY130-W555B246B761EFE9CDBD68AA4D00@phx.gbl>
	<2101030581.3674861232476745190.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY130-W539F5A5975B621CAFF86FCA4D00@phx.gbl>

I used Moss. May be hard but alot better than what was there. Some drill 1
inch holes in the bottom.

Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:39:05 +0000From: tomleavy at comcast.netTo:
tahoehealey at hotmail.com; Healeys at autox.team.netSubject: Re: [Healeys]
Upholstery and install cost


Thanks for the reply, Rich-

Whose foam did you use? I've heard positives about the Nock's base foam.

Tom----- Original Message -----From: "Richard Kahn"
<tahoehealey at hotmail.com>To: tomleavy at comcast.net, "healey nut"
<healey.nut at gmail.com>, healeys at autox.team.netSent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009
12:58:31 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada EasternSubject: RE: [Healeys] Upholstery and
install costI actually found the seat back to be harder than the bottom using
the proper foam kit and the Moss tape for instruction. Use good quality spray
adhesive form an yardage/upholstery shop and no problems. Use plastic bags
from the dry cleaners to help slide foam in. Put darts in seams to allow for
smooth pipping at curves.Rich Kahn64 BJ8
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From ampole at hotmail.com  Tue Jan 20 14:58:43 2009
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:58:43 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] handbrake lever fixings
Message-ID: <BLU105-W430556C20C0E1F71929479D5D00@phx.gbl>

Guys

Any ideas on the size of the two countersunk screws that fix the handbrake to
the tunnel (bj8)?

many thanks Andy
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Tue Jan 20 15:53:40 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:53:40 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] handbrake lever fixings
References: <BLU105-W430556C20C0E1F71929479D5D00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <0464E21DC7A44451A20B88B6AFFAF5EA@ophrdc.org>

Andy,

5/16" NF x approx. 1 1/4" long.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "andy pole" <ampole at hotmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 4:58 PM
Subject: [Healeys] handbrake lever fixings


> Guys
>
> Any ideas on the size of the two countersunk screws that fix the handbrake 
> to
> the tunnel (bj8)?
>
> many thanks Andy
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Tue Jan 20 16:10:59 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:10:59 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 location of support bracket for glove box?
References: <BAY114-W375DFBD4C09CB43D3328E0BAD00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BEEEDEC1A6214635BFBC125D95B04D7C@ophrdc.org>

Wes,
Straight behind (or rather in front of) the deepest part of the glove box 
interior liner, there should be two small screws holes near the bottom of 
the scuttle box section. A simple L bracket screws onto the scuttle box 
section and extends back from this mounting point to a single screw with 
flats and nut into the bottom end of the inerior liner.

Rich Chrysler
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Weston Keyes" <westonkeyes at hotmail.com>
To: "Ahealey Ahealey" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 11:55 AM
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 location of support bracket for glove box?


> Hello Folks,
>
>      Thanks for your continued support!
>
> I can't fine any holes in the body to attach the glove box support. Mine 
> is a
> RH drive but I imagine it is symmetrical to a LH drive.
>
> Thanks
>
> Wes Keyes
> York, Maine
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From ampole at hotmail.com  Tue Jan 20 16:57:49 2009
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:57:49 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 location of support bracket for glove box?
In-Reply-To: <BEEEDEC1A6214635BFBC125D95B04D7C@ophrdc.org>
References: <BAY114-W375DFBD4C09CB43D3328E0BAD00@phx.gbl>
	<BEEEDEC1A6214635BFBC125D95B04D7C@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <BLU105-W16EB72E10D716597F54E3ED5D00@phx.gbl>

Rich

Were the brackets for the left and right hand cars different, my left hand car
(converting to right) had a triangle shaped L bracket, the single screw into
the box section (not the 2 screws as you describe) with the large triangle
part with the 2 screw holes going under the glovebox liner. It was fixed with
2 small self tapping screw with the heads inside the glovebox, it looked
factory fit? Heres a pic:

http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/photo.jsp?photoID=5122307&prev=1

thanks Bob and Rich for the handbrake answer

cheers Andy> Wes,> Straight behind (or rather in front of) the deepest part of
the glove box > interior liner, there should be two small screws holes near
the bottom of > the scuttle box section. A simple L bracket screws onto the
scuttle box > section and extends back from this mounting point to a single
screw with > flats and nut into the bottom end of the inerior liner.> > Rich
Chrysler
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From keithbailey5 at bigpond.com  Tue Jan 20 23:22:11 2009
From: keithbailey5 at bigpond.com (Keith Bailey)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:22:11 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Draught Excluders
Message-ID: <004501c97b90$9867b410$0300000a@keitheacba02ac>

Guys
        Could any one inform me of the material the Draught Excluders on the
clutch and brake pedal on a BN1 are made from
        also the approx thickness
        Regards Keith

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Jan 20 23:34:24 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:34:24 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Draught Excluders
In-Reply-To: <004501c97b90$9867b410$0300000a@keitheacba02ac>
References: <004501c97b90$9867b410$0300000a@keitheacba02ac>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901202234l41c76a10h55f9d0119d2520d3@mail.gmail.com>

Keith -

The ones you can purchase now are made from a black, very firm, closed-cell
foam of some sort (I assume a kind that is impervious to heat and oil).  It
is similar to neoprene but a little harder.  Thickness is about 3/8" +/-
1/8".  I don't know what the material was made of originally, but I would
guess some sort of rubber.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 2:22 PM, Keith Bailey <keithbailey5 at bigpond.com>wrote:

> Guys
>        Could any one inform me of the material the Draught Excluders on the
> clutch and brake pedal on a BN1 are made from
>        also the approx thickness
>        Regards Keith
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed Jan 21 00:45:29 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:45:29 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Draught Excluders
In-Reply-To: <004501c97b90$9867b410$0300000a@keitheacba02ac>
References: <004501c97b90$9867b410$0300000a@keitheacba02ac>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901202345q1828bfe4p25ab72370629ea5c@mail.gmail.com>

Keith -

Come to think of it, a supplier sent me a pair to HK by mistake, so I
have an extra pair.  I didn't pay for them, so I'm happy to send to
you nocharge, let me know your contact details.

Alan

On 1/21/09, Keith Bailey <keithbailey5 at bigpond.com> wrote:
> Guys
>         Could any one inform me of the material the Draught Excluders on the
> clutch and brake pedal on a BN1 are made from
>         also the approx thickness
>         Regards Keith
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'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From rccpl1 at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 21 06:06:08 2009
From: rccpl1 at yahoo.com (john doe)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:06:08 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] exhaust
Message-ID: <927373.61888.qm@web30406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

i have a stainless exhaust that i got from sports and classics a few yrs age looking to sell its used anyone interested before i put it on ebay will deliver up to 50 miles of 10965 area code

From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com  Wed Jan 21 06:11:24 2009
From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:11:24 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] exhaust
In-Reply-To: <927373.61888.qm@web30406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <927373.61888.qm@web30406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA81750051F8814@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com>

 If ist for a Norton Commando MK3 Interstate I would take it. Just make me an
offer.

-----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----
Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im
Auftrag von john doe
Gesendet: Mittwoch, 21. Januar 2009 14:06
An: Healeys at autox.team.net
Betreff: [Healeys] exhaust

i have a stainless exhaust that i got from sports and classics a few yrs age
looking to sell its used anyone interested before i put it on ebay will
deliver up to 50 miles of 10965 area code

From rccpl1 at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 21 06:19:22 2009
From: rccpl1 at yahoo.com (john doe)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:19:22 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] exhaust
Message-ID: <808899.43303.qm@web30401.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

sorry for the mistake its for a 3000 bj8

From linsley46 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 21 08:05:27 2009
From: linsley46 at gmail.com (John McElrath)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:05:27 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Ebay gas tank
Message-ID: <d3c477d10901210705xafc0af0nc057afd2946fee22@mail.gmail.com>

I am considering purchasing one of these gas tanks  from eBay - mine tank
is damaged.  I would appreciate knowing any experience you might have with
this tank or the vendor. How does it compare to the orginal tank. Just
wondering if it is worth purchasing.  It sounds like a great deal when
compared to Moss.
Thanks
John
     [image: AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 - 100/6 NEW! FUEL GASTANK ON
SALE!!!]<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370147212295&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNARL:MOTORS:1123>
  AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 - 100/6 NEW! FUEL GASTANK ON
SALE!!!<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370147212295&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNARL:MOTORS:1123>
Current
price: $197.95
 Buy It Now price: $199.95[image: Buy It Now]
 End time: Jan-29-09 09:19:56 PST Go to My
eBay<http://my.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MyeBay&&CurrentPage=MyeBaySelling&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNARL:US:1121>|
View
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From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Wed Jan 21 09:01:17 2009
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:01:17 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] Ebay gas tank
In-Reply-To: <d3c477d10901210705xafc0af0nc057afd2946fee22@mail.gmail.com>
References: <d3c477d10901210705xafc0af0nc057afd2946fee22@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000301c97be1$7edbc580$7c935080$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>

I forget the price differential now, but I would have been very conscious of
it at the time. Anyhow, I compared steel and aluminium tanks and went for
the latter. I know it's a long term thing and maybe more relevant in damp
Devon, but I hope that aluminium tanks are "fit and forget" items. (So far
as that's possible in a car like ours).
Simon  

From geatros at shaw.ca  Wed Jan 21 09:01:23 2009
From: geatros at shaw.ca (Geatros)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:01:23 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Ebay gas tank
In-Reply-To: <d3c477d10901210705xafc0af0nc057afd2946fee22@mail.gmail.com>
References: <d3c477d10901210705xafc0af0nc057afd2946fee22@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <9101C41DEFCD4AB5AB9AEC1C8347BD2C@soloPC>

Hi John,
I've bought a three  tanks from Jorge on ebay and no problems, If you buy 
one from Jorge have him ship it in a wooden banana board crate it doesn't 
cost much. The first one I ordered came in a cardboard box and was damaged 
in shipping

The new Moss 100-6 / 3000 tanks are galvanized ( Zink coated ) so they won't 
rust and only $299.00 USD, only a $100 more......

Kenny


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John McElrath" <linsley46 at gmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 7:05 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Ebay gas tank


>I am considering purchasing one of these gas tanks  from eBay - mine tank
> is damaged.  I would appreciate knowing any experience you might have with
> this tank or the vendor. How does it compare to the orginal tank. Just
> wondering if it is worth purchasing.  It sounds like a great deal when
> compared to Moss.
> Thanks
> John
>     [image: AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 - 100/6 NEW! FUEL GASTANK ON
> SALE!!!]<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370147212295&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNARL:MOTORS:1123>
>  AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 - 100/6 NEW! FUEL GASTANK ON
> SALE!!!<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370147212295&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNARL:MOTORS:1123>
> Current
> price: $197.95
> Buy It Now price: $199.95[image: Buy It Now]
> End time: Jan-29-09 09:19:56 PST Go to My
> eBay<http://my.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MyeBay&&CurrentPage=MyeBaySelling&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNARL:US:1121>|
> View
> all watched 
> items<http://my.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MyeBay&CurrentPage=MyeBayWatching&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNARL:US:1161>
> *Don't let it get away*
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Wed Jan 21 08:57:26 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:57:26 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Ebay gas tank
References: <d3c477d10901210705xafc0af0nc057afd2946fee22@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <840BD6F1768D4EC7BE639AB1228426A1@ophrdc.org>

John,
I've purchased these tanks many times and had complete success with them. 
Just be aware that the tanks for early cars, (Hundred and early 100/Six) may 
have a different thread on the fuel line fitting. The fitting he was using 
is same as found on most G.M cars, so easily attainable at most auto parts 
stores. However, I understand he has been installing the original type BSP 
thread on his more recent tanks.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John McElrath" <linsley46 at gmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 10:05 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Ebay gas tank


>I am considering purchasing one of these gas tanks  from eBay - mine tank
> is damaged.  I would appreciate knowing any experience you might have with
> this tank or the vendor. How does it compare to the orginal tank. Just
> wondering if it is worth purchasing.  It sounds like a great deal when
> compared to Moss.
> Thanks
> John
>     [image: AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 - 100/6 NEW! FUEL GASTANK ON
> SALE!!!]<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370147212295&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNARL:MOTORS:1123>
>  AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 - 100/6 NEW! FUEL GASTANK ON
> SALE!!!<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370147212295&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNARL:MOTORS:1123>
> Current
> price: $197.95
> Buy It Now price: $199.95[image: Buy It Now]
> End time: Jan-29-09 09:19:56 PST Go to My
> eBay<http://my.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MyeBay&&CurrentPage=MyeBaySelling&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNARL:US:1121>|
> View
> all watched 
> items<http://my.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MyeBay&CurrentPage=MyeBayWatching&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNARL:US:1161>
> *Don't let it get away*
> <http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&&item=370147212295&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNARL:US:1120>
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Wed Jan 21 09:00:10 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:00:10 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Draught Excluders
References: <004501c97b90$9867b410$0300000a@keitheacba02ac>
	<ff59076c0901202234l41c76a10h55f9d0119d2520d3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <9D8B6E8E312844CC9E4707747617BCA4@ophrdc.org>

I have an old pair of original rubbers and though they've cracked and gone 
hard, the rubber seems to be about the same consistency as those repros we 
buy today.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
To: "Keith Bailey" <keithbailey5 at bigpond.com>
Cc: <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:34 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Draught Excluders


> Keith -
>
> The ones you can purchase now are made from a black, very firm, 
> closed-cell
> foam of some sort (I assume a kind that is impervious to heat and oil). 
> It
> is similar to neoprene but a little harder.  Thickness is about 3/8" +/-
> 1/8".  I don't know what the material was made of originally, but I would
> guess some sort of rubber.
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '64 BJ8
>
>
> On Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 2:22 PM, Keith Bailey 
> <keithbailey5 at bigpond.com>wrote:
>
>> Guys
>>        Could any one inform me of the material the Draught Excluders on 
>> the
>> clutch and brake pedal on a BN1 are made from
>>        also the approx thickness
>>        Regards Keith

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Wed Jan 21 10:03:45 2009
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:03:45 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Draught Excluders
In-Reply-To: <9D8B6E8E312844CC9E4707747617BCA4@ophrdc.org>
References: <004501c97b90$9867b410$0300000a@keitheacba02ac>
	<ff59076c0901202234l41c76a10h55f9d0119d2520d3@mail.gmail.com>
	<9D8B6E8E312844CC9E4707747617BCA4@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <001d01c97bea$38f39120$aadab360$@net>

I hope that you were referring to something that is attached to a Healey
rather than something available at the local drug store.

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

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Rich C
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 11:00 AM
To: Alan Seigrist; Keith Bailey
Cc: Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Draught Excluders

I have an old pair of original rubbers and though they've cracked and gone 
hard, the rubber seems to be about the same consistency as those repros we 
buy today.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
To: "Keith Bailey" <keithbailey5 at bigpond.com>
Cc: <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:34 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Draught Excluders

From tomleavy at comcast.net  Wed Jan 21 13:04:01 2009
From: tomleavy at comcast.net (tomleavy at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:04:01 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Draught Excluders
Message-ID: <73460853.4055891232568241536.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

John-B 
I never really thought about it, but I guess the rubbers also block draughts.
One problem though, my local drug store refuses to stock Healey spares.

Tom

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Jan 21 13:57:29 2009
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:57:29 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Draught Excluders
In-Reply-To: <73460853.4055891232568241536.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJKENNCFAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<One problem though, my local drug store refuses to stock Healey spares.>>

Why would a 'drug store' have beer(s), Tom???

Enquiring minds NEED to know !!!!!

Anon

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Jan 21 14:09:34 2009
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:09:34 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] FW: [Jensen-cars] Jensen: CV8 Video
Message-ID: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJGENOCFAA.shop@justbrits.com>

[Jensen-cars] Jensen: CV8 VideoFrom the J-H & J List.  Mr.
Salter, you & Michael gonna do next year
and show them WHAT a 'real' automobile can do???
  Subject: RE: [Jensen-cars] Jensen: CV8 Video


  At 3 min.40 sec you can see the it coming through the bend.

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lsgk70oyyGg&NR=1


  After watching the above, be SURE to watch "The Sidling" !!!
  I personally would LOVE to take that 'drive'<VBG>

  Ed

From gmari2 at verizon.net  Wed Jan 21 14:26:20 2009
From: gmari2 at verizon.net (gmari2 at verizon.net)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:26:20 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Healeys] Jim Berry
Message-ID: <960210063.6192501232573180943.JavaMail.javamailuser@localhost>

Hi List,
Does any one know Jim Berry?  I need his email address.

George Marinos
62 Sprite
glen rock, nj

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Jan 21 15:02:26 2009
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:02:26 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Engine on eBay
In-Reply-To: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJCEICCFAA.shop@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJEEOACFAA.shop@justbrits.com>

Did anybody on the List buy it??

I have a customer that needs a couple bits.

Me

From tomleavy at comcast.net  Wed Jan 21 15:34:51 2009
From: tomleavy at comcast.net (tomleavy at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:34:51 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Ebay gas tank
In-Reply-To: <709055866.4119071232577285787.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <1818575596.4119121232577291547.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Hi John-


I just received the aluminum tank that Jorge sells in the mail today. It was
packed in a well constructed wooden box. The aluminum tank is not an exact
repro of the original, besides being aluminum (also not original). At the
price, I opted for the aluminum tank because of the intended occasional driver
status my car will have. I am also under the impression that the aluminum
reacts less to the volatiles in the gas, and as long as they're adding alcohol
to gas, it will suspend more moisture. All good reason's to go non- stock, and
at $300 you can't beat this guy's price.B 


One down side, there is some rippling which seems to be from heat distortion
during welding. Really no big deal, as I gets covered by the armacord, and the
spare tire sits on top of that. Nevertheless, I am going to inquire with the
manufacturer about getting a replacement. Good luck, Tom

Thomas Leavy
451 Branchport Ave
Oceanport, NNJ 07757
908-433-9322

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Jan 21 15:39:14 2009
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:39:14 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Sportsboat for sale
Message-ID: <004901c97c19$18bf0bd0$4a3d2370$@com>

I'm selling my Healey Sportsboat. It has the inboard, Healey Marine 55
motor, and a trailer. I will be taking offers on this rare piece of Healey
history. If you know of someone interested, please pass this along. I have
the ability to store the boat for the purchaser if need be. Boat is one hour
north of Milwaukee. 

 

Pictures, as found http://www.thicko.com/marine.htm. There was also an
article about many years ago in the AHCA Chatter.  This was the first Healey
boat to surface (pun intended) in the states. 

 

The boat is fairly complete. Engine is out. All the expensive structural
hull restoration was done by a wooden boat restoration specialist, and the
inner hull is painted to original red color. The boat also had work done on
the teak plywood deck. There is a new, correct windshield for the boat, and
somewhere (I hope) I have the interior panels that I had reupholstered.

 

Current pictures can be provided. I am offering the boat here first before
placing it on Ebay, or something similar. 

 

I have zero time and zero tolerance for anyone contacting me regarding this
just to waste my time. 

 

WST

From ynotink at msn.com  Wed Jan 21 18:27:25 2009
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:27:25 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] FW: [Jensen-cars] Jensen: CV8 Video
In-Reply-To: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJGENOCFAA.shop@justbrits.com>
References: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJGENOCFAA.shop@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W20D6D935725B212CC7CA39A5CE0@phx.gbl>

Great car, but not very pretty. Needs the Coker touch.Bill Lawrence> From:
shop at justbrits.com> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009
15:09:34 -0600> Subject: [Healeys] FW: [Jensen-cars] Jensen: CV8 Video> >
[Jensen-cars] Jensen: CV8 VideoFrom the J-H & J List.  Mr.> Salter, you &
Michael gonna do next year> and show them WHAT a 'real' automobile can do???>
Subject: RE: [Jensen-cars] Jensen: CV8 Video> > >   At 3 min.40 sec you can
see the it coming through the bend.> >
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lsgk70oyyGg&NR=1> > >   After watching the
above, be SURE to watch "The Sidling" !!!>   I personally would LOVE to take
that 'drive'<VBG>> >   Ed> _______________________________________________>
Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys at autox.team.net>
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as
ynotink at msn.com> > http://www.team.net/archive

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Jan 21 20:21:40 2009
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:21:40 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] FW: [Jensen-cars] Jensen: CV8 Video
In-Reply-To: <BAY144-W20D6D935725B212CC7CA39A5CE0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJKEOJCFAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<Great car, but not very pretty.>>

With OUT naming names Bill, I AM gonna warn you that there 
ARE at Jensen Owners that ARE on THIS List.  Their comments 
(especially towards YOU) ought to be GREAT (I SINCERELY hope)!!!	

LMAO, so THANKS!!!!!

From westonkeyes at hotmail.com  Thu Jan 22 08:11:45 2009
From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com (Weston Keyes)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:11:45 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Windshield to upright installation?
Message-ID: <BAY114-W95464F5D3C358B8951B8CBACE0@phx.gbl>

Hello Folks,

    I am installing the windshield to the body and looking for advice.

    Is it easier to fit the uprights to the windshield frame first and lower
that assembly onto the body or fit the uprights and then the frame to the
uprights?

Thanks

Wes Keyes
York, Maine

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Thu Jan 22 11:12:30 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:12:30 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Windshield to upright installation?
References: <BAY114-W95464F5D3C358B8951B8CBACE0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <3CDB18B4945247B0A096B7439163C0CC@ophrdc.org>

Wes,

Windshield uprights onto assembly, then entire assembly onto car.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Weston Keyes" <westonkeyes at hotmail.com>
To: "Ahealey Ahealey" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 10:11 AM
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Windshield to upright installation?


> Hello Folks,
>
>    I am installing the windshield to the body and looking for advice.
>
>    Is it easier to fit the uprights to the windshield frame first and 
> lower
> that assembly onto the body or fit the uprights and then the frame to the
> uprights?
>
> Thanks
>
> Wes Keyes
> York, Maine
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From e-wilkins at cox.net  Thu Jan 22 12:57:56 2009
From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:57:56 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Ebay gas tank
In-Reply-To: <9101C41DEFCD4AB5AB9AEC1C8347BD2C@soloPC>
References: <d3c477d10901210705xafc0af0nc057afd2946fee22@mail.gmail.com>
	<9101C41DEFCD4AB5AB9AEC1C8347BD2C@soloPC>
Message-ID: <B178EFC8-EB5F-4688-B351-19B20E54AB46@cox.net>

I have one of these tanks that I will sell to someone on the list, if  
you want it.

Wilko
San Diego

From ahbugeye1 at bellsouth.net  Thu Jan 22 14:46:01 2009
From: ahbugeye1 at bellsouth.net (ahbugeye1 at bellsouth.net)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:46:01 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Rear Shroud fit
Message-ID: <012220092146.29839.4978E919000129BE0000748F22230706129B0A02D2089B9A019C04040A0DBFCE0A970A099A0D080E@att.net>

I am trying to finish installing the rear shroud on my Bj7.  There was a lot
of repair work done to the trunk floor and rear quarter panel and I am not
happy with the fit at the bottom of the rear fenders, where the shroud lip
rivets to the trunk floor flange.  Part of the quarter panel extends down
below the fender about B> of an inch. It  doesnbt leave a very smooth
transition.  Ibm sure part of it will have to be cut off, but I donbt want
to mess up now.   I have been trying to find a picture of this area for
several months, but have been unsuccessful.  If someone has a photo of this
area ( taken from beneath the car or below the fender) that they would share
with me, I would be very grateful.
TIA
Sam Austin

From rjh.co at tx.rr.com  Thu Jan 22 16:22:33 2009
From: rjh.co at tx.rr.com (rjhco)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:22:33 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Clutch
In-Reply-To: <d5b.3a6bc46a.369247d2@aol.com>
References: <d5b.3a6bc46a.369247d2@aol.com>
Message-ID: <00d001c97ce8$4e506bc0$eaf14340$@co@tx.rr.com>

Anyone know the original, unused cross section dimension of the BJ8 clutch
friction material, either one side or both together?

Thanks in advance.

Best regards,
Jim Hockert
Dallas, TX

From WLLDBL at aol.com  Thu Jan 22 17:53:48 2009
From: WLLDBL at aol.com (WLLDBL at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:53:48 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Monday musing
Message-ID: <c5b.3ad0ada9.36aa6f1c@aol.com>

Sarah,
 
Love it.   It's obvious, that business correspondence was done  much more 
professionally back in 1961, than in today's world of grammar-, syntax-,  and 
spelling-mangled e-mails.
 
Doug
 
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From WLLDBL at aol.com  Thu Jan 22 17:57:24 2009
From: WLLDBL at aol.com (WLLDBL at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:57:24 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats
Message-ID: <c6f.314ae245.36aa6ff4@aol.com>

>So you're saying you'd prefer not to see twenty something women  involved in
>the hobby? ;~)
 
    HUH??   Who said that??   
    Feeling the necessity to point out that it could also be  a daughter, 
THAT'S the 
    political correctness.   It's a case  of pointing out the obvious..
 
>Political correctness? How about fairness and decency? What's to be  afraid 
of? 
>From what I know of DMH, he'd LOVE it. :)
>Best
>JK

Fairness and decency(?), or,  maybe, hypersensitivity?   So who's afraid?
 
    Just for clarification.
 
    Doug


>-----Original Message-----
>or a twenty something  daughter, to maybe eliminate another   stereotype.
>
>Ron

>Arrrrgh!!  Political  correctness  invades the Healey  board.

>Doug
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>http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

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From info at atteanlodge.com  Thu Jan 22 18:00:51 2009
From: info at atteanlodge.com (mailmaineguide.com)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:00:51 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] trunk woes
Message-ID: <FB21B919A1A143BB8844500C12B9A55C@PC1>

List: I recently purchased a trunk kit from VB and today laid it out on my
shop floor...very depressing! Cocktail hour began a little earlier than
normal. Anyway, what kind of glue should I be using to attach the panels if
and when I figure out what goes where? Any hints of installation sequence,
tricks, etc. would be greatly appreciated, this is by far the most
intimatdated I have been with the ground up resto on my BJ8.
Brad Holden
Jackman, Maine
67 BJ8

From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com  Thu Jan 22 18:46:49 2009
From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:46:49 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Rear Shroud fit
In-Reply-To: <012220092146.29839.4978E919000129BE0000748F22230706129B0A02D2089B9A019C04040A0DBFCE0A970A099A0D080E@att.net>
References: <012220092146.29839.4978E919000129BE0000748F22230706129B0A02D2089B9A019C04040A0DBFCE0A970A099A0D080E@att.net>
Message-ID: <000b01c97cfc$7609b400$621d1c00$@com>

Sam,
I know from personal experience after removing a lot of sheet metal from my
BJ7 that is can be INCREDIBLEY  difficult to get everything to line up.  I
worked for many months to get it to line up.  As far as the trunk floor lip
and the shroud lip, I just tried to compromise and split the difference.  It
looks good now.  I do have some extra sheet metal hanging low where the
floor meets the inner fender/rear fender.  I plan on just cutting the trunk
floor flush with the rear fender.  You can fill any void between panels with
a good seam sealer.  I used a gray sealer in a tube from NAPA.  Wear a mask
when using it because it has some nasty VOCs though.  I would send you pics
but mine is still in process and is not representative of truly original
dimensions in this area.  As a rule, I always went with the original panels
as far as size and dimensions and figured that the aftermarket panels were
off.  Good luck!

Randy
Healey Archaeologist
63 BJ7
60 BT7
66 Cobra replica
06 Mini Cooper S


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of ahbugeye1 at bellsouth.net
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 3:46 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Rear Shroud fit

I am trying to finish installing the rear shroud on my Bj7.  There was a lot
of repair work done to the trunk floor and rear quarter panel and I am not
happy with the fit at the bottom of the rear fenders, where the shroud lip
rivets to the trunk floor flange.  Part of the quarter panel extends down
below the fender about B> of an inch. It  doesnbt leave a very smooth
transition.  Ibm sure part of it will have to be cut off, but I donbt want
to mess up now.   I have been trying to find a picture of this area for
several months, but have been unsuccessful.  If someone has a photo of this
area ( taken from beneath the car or below the fender) that they would share
with me, I would be very grateful.
TIA
Sam Austin

From ward at liasonfreight.com  Thu Jan 22 18:52:04 2009
From: ward at liasonfreight.com (Ward Stebner)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:52:04 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Magazines for sale
Message-ID: <B8E3A3A2FD0344A5BA1767D1137045B2@wardspc>

Hello, everyone.  I sold my BN2 about three years ago and now it's time to
clean off the shelves a bit.  The tears have dried and common sense has set
in.  It will be a while until I will be able buy another Healey.

I have the following magazines that I am interested in selling.  I will sell
them as 1 lot only and I am asking $ 200 USD plus shipping from Saskatoon SK
Canada. They will be heavy so count on the shipping  when you decide to
purchase.  I will charge exact shipping.

I also have some Austin Healey books that I will be selling.  If there is no
offering of items for sale on the forum then I apologize and please disregard.
If I don't hear any different I will offer some books for sale as well.

Thanks in advance!
Ward Stebner
BN2 Gone but not forgotten



I have the following

Healey Highlights

1970      4 issues                           1981      8 issues
1971      7 issues                           1982      6 issues
1972      8 issues                           1983      9 issues
1973      6 issues                           1984      3 issues
1974      7 issues                           1985      7 issues
1975      9 issues                           1986      4 issues
1976      7 issues
1977     11 issues
1978     12 issues
1979      9 issues
1980      9 issues


Austin Healey Magazine

1987      6 issues                           1997     9 issues
1988      8 issues                           1998    12 issues
1989      6 issues                           1999     6 issues
1990      8 issues                           2000     5 issues
1991      9 issues                           2001     9 issues
1992      9 issues                           2002     9 issues
1993      7 issues                           2003     7 issues
1994      8 issues                           2004     2 issues
1995      8 issues
1996      6 issues

From bspidell at comcast.net  Thu Jan 22 19:14:16 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:14:16 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Clutch
In-Reply-To: <00d001c97ce8$4e506bc0$eaf14340$@co@tx.rr.com>
References: <d5b.3a6bc46a.369247d2@aol.com>
	<00d001c97ce8$4e506bc0$eaf14340$@co@tx.rr.com>
Message-ID: <497927F8.90407@comcast.net>

I get 11/32in or 8.8mm for a brand-new, "QH" brand disk.

I assume you're asking for the (total) thickness of the friction material.


Bob


rjhco wrote:
> Anyone know the original, unused cross section dimension of the BJ8 clutch
> friction material, either one side or both together?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Best regards,
> Jim Hockert
> Dallas, TX
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From ward at liasonfreight.com  Thu Jan 22 19:51:57 2009
From: ward at liasonfreight.com (Ward Stebner)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:51:57 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Healey and Austin related books for sale
Message-ID: <6DF8D17AB31C4DEBB585D3719B64BBF7@wardspc>

I have the following books for sale .

Thanks in advance !

Ward Stebner
Saskatoon SK Canada

#1  Parts List for the Austin A50 / A55 ( commencing Car / Engine 196607)
     Publication 97H 1394
     $ 35 US + Shipping

#2  Service Manual Austin A30 and A35
     Publication 879/C
     $ 30 US + Shipping

#3  Austin A40 Service Manual
     Publication 441F
     $ 25 US + Shipping  ( cover soiled )

#4  Austin A90 "Six" Westminster Service Manual
     Publication 1125A
     $ 25 US + Shipping

#5  Austin A.40 Models Service Manual
     Publication 890D
     $ 25 US + Shipping

#6  S.U. Workshop Manual
      Carburetters and Electric Fuel Pumps
     $ 50 US + Shipping

#7  Austin A90 "Six" Parts Manual
      Publication 1207
      $ 35 US + Shipping

#8  The Modern Sports Car by Tom McCahill  1954
      Dust Jacket dried and has some tears (actual cover in great shape)
      $ 35 US + Shipping

#9  Works Wonders ( Rallying and Racing with BMS, Rootes and Chrysler)
      Marcus Chambers  ( I believe it is a 1995 printing )
      $ 35 US + Shipping

#10  Austin Healey 100  The Original 4-Cylinder Models
       Super Profile by John Wheatley
       $ 25 US + Shipping

#11  Austin-Healey Guide to Historic Colors
        Don Pikovnik
       $ 35 US + Shipping

#12  The Assembly, Workshop Adjustment and Repair of S.U. Carburetters
       Issue 2  List No. N.E.L.217
       $ 25 US + Shipping

From tomleavy at comcast.net  Thu Jan 22 20:00:29 2009
From: tomleavy at comcast.net (tomleavy at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 03:00:29 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Ebay gas tank
Message-ID: <1582599179.325111232679629403.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Just a followup to my last post- 
I contacted Jorge, and every thing was easily resolved. I found him very professional and easy to deal with. Great guy trying to make a living and, in the process, making this hobby a little more affordable. 


Tom 

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Thu Jan 22 20:12:14 2009
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:12:14 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Ebay gas tank
In-Reply-To: <1582599179.325111232679629403.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1582599179.325111232679629403.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <7E79FD08BC9A4416AC0A44CA47993865@oscar>

Jorge is a really decent guy. After my shop fire, he sent me Tepeschahute
sp? For burn treatment for nearly a year at his expense. He was in the movie
3 Amigos and was IMO the best actor in it...
Dave

frogeye at porterscustom.com

Porter Customs   2909 Arno NE
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2  1959 AN5
Porter Custom Bicycles

cars:
 www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
gallery:
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff

blog: http://porterbikes.com/


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of tomleavy at comcast.net
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 8:00 PM
To: Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ebay gas tank

Just a followup to my last post- 
I contacted Jorge, and every thing was easily resolved. I found him very
professional and easy to deal with. Great guy trying to make a living and,
in the process, making this hobby a little more affordable. 


Tom 

From healeyray at yahoo.com  Thu Jan 22 20:32:49 2009
From: healeyray at yahoo.com (Ray Juncal)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:32:49 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] David Fuger
Message-ID: <446745.75888.qm@web111416.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Does anyone have a current email address for David Fuger from the Michigan
area.  The one I have no longer works.
thanks
Ray Juncal

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Jan 22 20:37:53 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:37:53 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901221937y2efd798as6d1c0e562a4450c4@mail.gmail.com>

All -

This is for my Jag MK IX which uses the same SU choke as the Mk 1, and also
has HD6 carbs on it.

The thermo choke is constantly kicking on and off, even after the car has
warmed up.  Am I right to assume this means the thermo sensor is shot?

I'm of half a mind to just put a switch on the circuit and when the car is
warmed up, just shut off power to the choke.  Is this a good enough way to
fix this piece of **** or do pay for a new thermo sensor, which is around
$80?

I ask the question because Hong Kong is pretty warm all the time, so I don't
think I really need a choke at all, except maybe a couple months out of the
year.

Any thoughts appreciated...  just thinking this through.

Thanks in advance!

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Thu Jan 22 21:00:25 2009
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:00:25 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0901221937y2efd798as6d1c0e562a4450c4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <ff59076c0901221937y2efd798as6d1c0e562a4450c4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDBC9@itfexch5.central.det.win>

G'day Alan

We had a Series 2 XJ6 with the same problem. As I wasn't too keen
getting a second mortgage to fix the carburettors I fitted a manual
choke complete with cable and pull-handle located just to the right of
the dash (RHD car).

Eventually we had to get that mortgage when it became a mobile oil
change, but that's another story.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Alan Seigrist
Sent: Friday, 23 January 2009 2:38 PM
To: Healey
Subject: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q

All -

This is for my Jag MK IX which uses the same SU choke as the Mk 1, and
also
has HD6 carbs on it.

The thermo choke is constantly kicking on and off, even after the car
has
warmed up.  Am I right to assume this means the thermo sensor is shot?

I'm of half a mind to just put a switch on the circuit and when the car
is
warmed up, just shut off power to the choke.  Is this a good enough way
to
fix this piece of **** or do pay for a new thermo sensor, which is
around
$80?

I ask the question because Hong Kong is pretty warm all the time, so I
don't
think I really need a choke at all, except maybe a couple months out of
the
year.

Any thoughts appreciated...  just thinking this through.

Thanks in advance!

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8
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From tomleavy at comcast.net  Thu Jan 22 21:27:05 2009
From: tomleavy at comcast.net (tomleavy at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:27:05 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] trunk woes
In-Reply-To: <85704973.341881232684746827.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <2117547787.341931232684825163.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

I am going to be installing same in the near future. Please copy me on any off
list advice.B 
Thanks, Tom

From ampole at hotmail.com  Fri Jan 23 01:43:00 2009
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:43:00 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] trunk woes
In-Reply-To: <FB21B919A1A143BB8844500C12B9A55C@PC1>
References: <FB21B919A1A143BB8844500C12B9A55C@PC1>
Message-ID: <BLU105-W9C9AF9C9743C2858E9A65D5CF0@phx.gbl>

Brad

Here a few pics which may help, as far as I have got:

I used a 3M spray contact adhesive from local car accesory shop, sprayed
liberally on both metal and armacord. I had new inner wings so firstly drilled
the holes for the left wood block to hold spare wheel and also for the battery
rail on right hand side.
Firstly fitted the left hand wheel arch cover:

http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/photo.jsp?photoID=15670155&prev=
1

then fitted the right hand side onto battery flat and filler panel:

http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/photo.jsp?photoID=15670156

then fitted the left hand side flat panel and small floor pieces left and
right(scroll down page):

http://www.austin-healey3000.com/thejigsaw.htm

thats as far as I have got, was going to fit the long panel under the rear
shroud lip, was hoping someone could send me a pic showing that I assume it
goes under the trunk lock support and I guess must be slotted for the tank
straps. I have also seen pictures of it just laying over the left hand frame /
shroud extension. Rich, and chance you could clarify please?

The back panels look pretty straight forward just been concentrating on the
rest before engine goes in.

Hope this little helps to give you some idea.

Andy
_________________________________________________________________
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From rkorn at simnet.is  Fri Jan 23 02:06:16 2009
From: rkorn at simnet.is (Richard Korn)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:06:16 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] Ebay gas tank
References: <d3c477d10901210705xafc0af0nc057afd2946fee22@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <521F21BFB9D64CDD8C7FA0971E9869B9@velad>

I bought a tank for my BN2 from him
.Looks original,fittings were correct, perfect fit and it was already 
black.Why can4t all parts suppliers be like that.
 :^)

Richard Korn
BN2 

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Fri Jan 23 03:20:09 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:20:09 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0901221937y2efd798as6d1c0e562a4450c4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <ff59076c0901221937y2efd798as6d1c0e562a4450c4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <497999D9.6010408@chello.nl>

Take the simple route and convert to a manual choke. You can cobble up 
something yourself or there may be kits around, there used to anyway.
Kees Oudesluijs


Alan Seigrist schreef:
> All -
>
> This is for my Jag MK IX which uses the same SU choke as the Mk 1, and also
> has HD6 carbs on it.
>
> The thermo choke is constantly kicking on and off, even after the car has
> warmed up.  Am I right to assume this means the thermo sensor is shot?
>
> I'm of half a mind to just put a switch on the circuit and when the car is
> warmed up, just shut off power to the choke.  Is this a good enough way to
> fix this piece of **** or do pay for a new thermo sensor, which is around
> $80?
>
> I ask the question because Hong Kong is pretty warm all the time, so I don't
> think I really need a choke at all, except maybe a couple months out of the
> year.
>
> Any thoughts appreciated...  just thinking this through.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '64 BJ8
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From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Fri Jan 23 05:19:45 2009
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:19:45 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] non Healey wheel query. Delete now if "Porsche" offends
	you.
Message-ID: <000901c97d54$e0e552e0$a2aff8a0$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>

Hello,

I have a Porsche 944 S2. It's a nice car but no Healey. 

So...despite having 4 new tyres, I continually lose pressure on 3 of the 4
corners. My guess was that the seal between tyre and wheel was not sound and
that a good clean up would solve it. My tyre man, who is good, tells me that
my wheels - the original Porsche ones - are getting porous..that the
aluminium lets air through.

Have you heard of such a thing? It sounds possible to me.

Is there a  cure? Some goo that one paints on to the wheel's inner surface
perhaps.

Thanks,

Simon

From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca  Fri Jan 23 05:49:33 2009
From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek Sharp)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:49:33 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q
References: <ff59076c0901221937y2efd798as6d1c0e562a4450c4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP80287722938A834255B6F6C3CF0@phx.gbl>

Hi Alan,

I have one of the few Healeys (one of only 1500) to have the thermo choke. 
The previous owner fitted a switch  to the dash and just left the thermo 
switch in for appearance and to blank the hole.  I find it useful to be in 
control of the mixture and left it that way.  Although a manual choke would 
be better in that you can contol the range of mixtures as the motor warms 
up, I love the novelty of the device and the fact that it represents one 
attempt of the factory to move forward with their design, albeit a mistake. 
I would leave the device in and if you are finding it frustrating, instal a 
switch in a subtle location rather than replace the thermo switch.

cheers,

Mirek
60 BT7

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
To: "Healey" <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 10:37 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q


> All -
>
> This is for my Jag MK IX which uses the same SU choke as the Mk 1, and 
> also
> has HD6 carbs on it.
>
> The thermo choke is constantly kicking on and off, even after the car has
> warmed up.  Am I right to assume this means the thermo sensor is shot?
>
> I'm of half a mind to just put a switch on the circuit and when the car is
> warmed up, just shut off power to the choke.  Is this a good enough way to
> fix this piece of **** or do pay for a new thermo sensor, which is around
> $80?
>
> I ask the question because Hong Kong is pretty warm all the time, so I 
> don't
> think I really need a choke at all, except maybe a couple months out of 
> the
> year.
>
> Any thoughts appreciated...  just thinking this through.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '64 BJ8
> _______________________________________________
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>
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Fri Jan 23 06:05:11 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:05:11 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] non Healey wheel query. Delete now if "Porsche"
 offends you.
In-Reply-To: <000901c97d54$e0e552e0$a2aff8a0$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
References: <000901c97d54$e0e552e0$a2aff8a0$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
Message-ID: <4979C087.6020902@chello.nl>

Aluminium/magnesium alloy leads to the wheels getting porous after some 
years. Also other alloy wheels may devellop this habit. It can be cured 
fairly easily. Have the wheels glasbeaded, front, rear and the tire bed 
as well, clean and degrease thoroughly, leave to dry for a couple of 
days and paint the wheels entirely with a good quality two pack paint 
using at least two layers. Have the wheels balanced with stick on 
weights to avoid damage to the paint.
Another fault may be corrosion on the tire seating area: clean and polish.
My Jensen Healey and Subaru suffered from it as well.
Kees Oudesluijs

Simon Lachlan schreef:
> Hello,
>
> I have a Porsche 944 S2. It's a nice car but no Healey. 
>
> So...despite having 4 new tyres, I continually lose pressure on 3 of the 4
> corners. My guess was that the seal between tyre and wheel was not sound and
> that a good clean up would solve it. My tyre man, who is good, tells me that
> my wheels - the original Porsche ones - are getting porous..that the
> aluminium lets air through.
>
> Have you heard of such a thing? It sounds possible to me.
>
> Is there a  cure? Some goo that one paints on to the wheel's inner surface
> perhaps.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Simon
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
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>
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Fri Jan 23 07:43:22 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:43:22 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] trunk woes
References: <FB21B919A1A143BB8844500C12B9A55C@PC1>
	<BLU105-W9C9AF9C9743C2858E9A65D5CF0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4E8DF7F1425846138154F241922806AD@ophrdc.org>

Brad and Andy,

As you examine all the trunk Armacord pieces you'll see that some edges are 
unbound. These edges will always be covered or hidden from view when 
finished. This is an important clue as to installation sequence.
For all the glueing I use either 3M's spray contact glue liberally applied 
to both surfaces, or a top quality brush on contact glue. Do not use the 
"green" water based glue for this applicaton.
I always start with the left compound curved wheel arch covering, installing 
exactly as Andy's picture shows.
Then you can carefully prefit the left and right vertical bulkhead covers. 
You'll find that they are often cut too large and need to be trimmed back 
some for best fit. When glueing these in, I avoid glueing over the fender 
fasteners in case you ever need to get in there for future work. Once glued 
in place you can find the weld nuts in the wheel arches for the left tire 
block bolts and poke holes through and fasten the block in place. Same on 
the right side for the battery bulkhead wood, only the bolts with flats will 
fit through from the wheel arch into the captive speed nuts in the wood 
strip.
The forward bulkhead piece is the largest and most awkward one to fit, so 
prefit carefully. You'll find you need to notch out "fingers" where the 
Armacord comes down in front of the fuel tank area and fits snugly over and 
around the fuel tank strap anchor brackets. Also they originally punched a 
small hole in the Armacord for the fuel line to enter through the bulkhead, 
with a single cut down from the hole to get it in place. The Armacord 
originaly went well down below the surface of the tank, so depending on 
whether the tank is out or not, you may need to cheat here and cut the total 
length back so it just disappears in front of the tank. At the top dge, the 
armacord does not extend to the vertical flange, as shown in these 
pictures.When this is all adjusted for fit, thoroughly glue both surfaces. 
This will be pressed into each pressed waffle pattern on the bulkhead so 
these shapes show through when finished.  Find holes for the wood block and 
fit. Note pictures.
Part 2 to follow......

Rich Chrysler 

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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Fri Jan 23 08:38:33 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:38:33 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Boot Trimming part 2, was trunk woes
Message-ID: <82CBE1A5625640B6971B3A92EB1B9FD5@ophrdc.org>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rich C" <richchrysler at quickclic.net>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>; <info at atteanlodge.com>; "andy pole" 
<ampole at hotmail.com>
Cc: "John Sims" <ahbn6 at verizon.net>
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 10:25 AM
Subject: Re: Boot Trimming, was[Healeys] trunk woes


> Armacord trunk installation  in BJ8 Part 2
>
> The small piece of rectangular Armacord fits onto the vertical bulkhead
> immediately in front of the battery. The bound edge will fit to the right 
> to
> result in a finished edge where it meets the right side panel. You'll need
> to determine where the battery cable will go through the bulkhead and make 
> a
> hole for it. Originally they simply cut an X to run the cable through. 
> Once
> fit dry and everything lines up nicely, glue is applied to both surfaces 
> and
> the piece is installed. If it's too wide, you can either trim the left
> unfinished edge or simply wrap it around the edge of the bulkhead. This 
> will
> eventually be covered by the black hardboard fuel filler neck panel.
> The left and right lower floor well pieces should be trial fitted dry to
> familiarize how they fit. These will be glued onto the lowest floor area 
> and
> forward onto the trunk box sections. The fully bound edges will face
> outboard and to the rear, clearing the rear bumper bar and support strut 
> to
> the left and right sides respectively. Of course the right piece will have
> to be worked under the battery support brackets too. The main trunk wiring
> harness will be fitted under the left piece, and the rear ends of these
> pieces will need to be fussed with to clear the tail lamp wiring.



Part 3 to follow

Rich Chrysler

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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Fri Jan 23 08:44:21 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:44:21 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Boot Trimming part 3, was trunk woes
Message-ID: <7DF0F035151248DEB52AF1BC13FF5071@ophrdc.org>

 Armacord trunk installation  in BJ8 Part 3

 The rear most piece will fit under all 3 rear diagonal struts and curve 
from
 just under the rear bootlid hoop down to tuck under the fuel tank. It must
 cover over the rear licence lamp wiring and grommet. It must also be 
notched
 for clearance to go either side of the fuel tank hold down straps and a
 small notch must be cut to clear the base of the centre bootlid latch 
strut.
 I usually fit this entire piece dry at first. I roll the entire piece with
 jute side out and feed it under the middle strut until it sits evenly
 centred. Then I unroll it and work it into place along the top edge, mark
 and cut the necessary notches, mak sure everything will lie smootly and
 evenly, and only then introduce glue to the flat open panel areas. It only
 need enough glued surface so it will stay put. The left and right ends are
 bound, and they will sit over the left and right bottom pieces you've
 already fitted. Finally, locate and pop holes through the weld nuts under
 the floor and fasten the spare tire chromed loop and leather strap to the
 trunk floor, bringing the leather strap ends out sufficiently to be able to
 adjust for fastening later.
 Now the largest piece is fitted, and that is the fully bound main fuel
 tank/floor cover. This lies with the front edge just nicely butting against
 the front bulkhead. The rear left corner is cut and sewn so it will fit 
over
 the left bumper mount bar and strut, and tuck down to allow access to the
 lower left stowage area. The right edge should just cover the fuel tank and
 stop short of the battery when fitted. The back edge will need to be folded
 and tucked down vertically to the bottom of the trunk floor.
 The last piece to fit will be the black hardboard panel that covers the
 filler neck area. Carefully fold the panel into shape along the fold lines.
 Two #6 chromed phillips trim screws with cup washers will fasten the narrow
 front edge through the bulkhead armacord and into the steel bulkhead.
 You'll need to locate these holes from the axle side and poke an awl 
through
 to establish the positions. Lastly, fit four #6 trim screws with cup 
washers
 along the filler neck bulkhead vertical edge panel.

Please note, I've sent all this to John Sims, so maybe he'll post this all 
together (parts 1 thru 3) with the pictures so all can see.

 Rich Chrysler

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From quenty at ntelos.net  Fri Jan 23 09:07:30 2009
From: quenty at ntelos.net (David Schweninger)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:07:30 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Rear Shroud fit
In-Reply-To: <012220092146.29839.4978E919000129BE0000748F22230706129B0A02D2089B9A019C04040A0DBFCE0A970A099A0D080E@att.net>
References: <012220092146.29839.4978E919000129BE0000748F22230706129B0A02D2089B9A019C04040A0DBFCE0A970A099A0D080E@att.net>
Message-ID: <32778A22-4854-4961-8B1F-4648C0E19500@ntelos.net>

Sam,
These are pics of the area on my BN7. Every thing you see is original.
It was a bit of a struggle to get the shroud up to the trunk flange.
  Hope this helps.

Dave and Daisy

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From MBran89793 at aol.com  Fri Jan 23 09:59:11 2009
From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:59:11 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Boot Trimming part 3, was trunk woes
Message-ID: <cb8.3ed022d8.36ab515f@aol.com>

In a message dated 1/23/2009 10:51:19 AM Eastern Standard Time,  
richchrysler at quickclic.net writes:

Please  note, I've sent all this to John Sims, so maybe he'll post this all  
together (parts 1 thru 3) with the pictures so all can  see.



Thanks for all of you great help.  

M.S.Brantley,  Jr.
Tampa Bay Austin-Healey Club
Concours Committee Member

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From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Fri Jan 23 11:15:48 2009
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:15:48 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] non Healey wheel query. Delete now if "Porsche"
 offends	you.
In-Reply-To: <000901c97d54$e0e552e0$a2aff8a0$@lachlan>
References: <000901c97d54$e0e552e0$a2aff8a0$@lachlan>
Message-ID: <rFLC51GUlgeJFwLd@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Simon

My wife's car is not as grand as a Porsche, in fact a Rover 25, but we 
have had similar problems.

The test is to lay a wheel flat and run a little water around the tyre 
to rim joint on both the inside and then the outside. If there are 
slight bubbles appearing then the rim to wheel seal is suspect. Ours had 
corrosion of the aluminium that would no longer allow a good seal.

We tried a fancy sealant from a good tyre outlet but the cure did not 
last.

We ended up replacing all the wheels as a set. Luckily Halfords were 
selling a full set with tyres at a very good discount because they were 
not 'boy racer' enough.

I suspect that you will just have to 'bite the bullet'.

regards


>
>I have a Porsche 944 S2. It's a nice car but no Healey.
>
>So...despite having 4 new tyres, I continually lose pressure on 3 of the 4
>corners. My guess was that the seal between tyre and wheel was not sound and
>that a good clean up would solve it. My tyre man, who is good, tells me that
>my wheels - the original Porsche ones - are getting porous..that the
>aluminium lets air through.
>
>Have you heard of such a thing? It sounds possible to me.
>
>Is there a  cure? Some goo that one paints on to the wheel's inner surface
>perhaps.
>
>Thanks,

-- 
John Harper

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Fri Jan 23 11:41:59 2009
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:41:59 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Boot Trimming part 3, was trunk woes
In-Reply-To: <7DF0F035151248DEB52AF1BC13FF5071@ophrdc.org>
References: <7DF0F035151248DEB52AF1BC13FF5071@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <002f01c97d8a$4695a1a0$d3c0e4e0$@net>

Will be posted sometime tonight or tomorrow.

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

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Rich C
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 10:44 AM
To: Healeys
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Boot Trimming part 3, was trunk woes

 Armacord trunk installation  in BJ8 Part 3

 The rear most piece will fit under all 3 rear diagonal struts and curve 

From bn1 at pacbell.net  Fri Jan 23 13:26:06 2009
From: bn1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:26:06 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] If Batman drove a Healey!
Message-ID: <497A27DE.5060603@pacbell.net>

Hey Ed,

Maybe you can put this pic up on your site for the List to see as a 
Friday Funny.  Or a Sad, depending on your prospective.

Thx,  Bill

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From bn1 at pacbell.net  Fri Jan 23 13:30:03 2009
From: bn1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:30:03 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] If Batman drove a Healey!
Message-ID: <497A28CB.5080302@pacbell.net>

Oops, please make that "perspective"!

Bill

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: 	If Batman drove a Healey!
Date: 	Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:26:06 -0800
From: 	Mr. Bill <bn1 at pacbell.net>
To: 	Ed's Shop <shop at justbrits.com>
CC: 	Healey <healeys at autox.team.net>



Hey Ed,

Maybe you can put this pic up on your site for the List to see as a 
Friday Funny.  Or a Sad, depending on your prospective.

Thx,  Bill

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of ScreenShot001.jpg]

From ward at liasonfreight.com  Fri Jan 23 14:45:31 2009
From: ward at liasonfreight.com (Ward Stebner)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:45:31 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] 100 -6 Parts list for sale
Message-ID: <D0FA25761575446499920AC40F3720B8@wardspc>

I have an Austin - Healey 100 Six Parts List for sale.
This is volume 2, publication 1050A.  February 1957.
Red Hard cover in good shape.  Some scuffs and one 1/8" x 1/4" tear.
Sheets not ever used or put into correct areas.
Excellent Book !

I am asking $ 125 US and shipping to the US will be probably another $ 25

Ward Stebner
Saskatoon SK Canada

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri Jan 23 18:07:38 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 09:07:38 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] non Healey wheel query. Delete now if "Porsche"
 offends you.
In-Reply-To: <4979C087.6020902@chello.nl>
References: <4979C087.6020902@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901231707o7e1f3fa2n14c0d8928c1224b@mail.gmail.com>

Yep, two pack Marine epoxy is the way to go.
Alan


On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 9:05 PM, Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:

> Aluminium/magnesium alloy leads to the wheels getting porous after some
> years. Also other alloy wheels may devellop this habit. It can be cured
> fairly easily. Have the wheels glasbeaded, front, rear and the tire bed as
> well, clean and degrease thoroughly, leave to dry for a couple of days and
> paint the wheels entirely with a good quality two pack paint using at least
> two layers. Have the wheels balanced with stick on weights to avoid damage
> to the paint.
> Another fault may be corrosion on the tire seating area: clean and polish.
> My Jensen Healey and Subaru suffered from it as well.
> Kees Oudesluijs
>
> Simon Lachlan schreef:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I have a Porsche 944 S2. It's a nice car but no Healey.
>> So...despite having 4 new tyres, I continually lose pressure on 3 of the 4
>> corners. My guess was that the seal between tyre and wheel was not sound
>> and
>> that a good clean up would solve it. My tyre man, who is good, tells me
>> that
>> my wheels - the original Porsche ones - are getting porous..that the
>> aluminium lets air through.
>>
>> Have you heard of such a thing? It sounds possible to me.
>>
>> Is there a  cure? Some goo that one paints on to the wheel's inner surface
>> perhaps.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Simon
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From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com  Fri Jan 23 20:18:39 2009
From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:18:39 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Four new Healey blog posts!
Message-ID: <000501c97dd2$74766490$5d632db0$@com>

Fellow Healeyoids,

I have added four new posts to my healey blog.  One to update my work on my
BJ7 Healey over the past year.  Two with pictures of Healeys in my past.
One of my new acquisition, a 60 BT7.



 

 

Randy 

 

Healey Archaeologist

63 BJ7

60 BT7

66 Cobra replica

06 Mini Cooper S

 

http://healeyarchaeology.blogspot.com/

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sat Jan 24 08:14:48 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 23:14:48 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] FW: [Jensen-cars] Jensen: CV8 Video
In-Reply-To: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJKEOJCFAA.shop@justbrits.com>
References: <BAY144-W20D6D935725B212CC7CA39A5CE0@phx.gbl>
	<OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJKEOJCFAA.shop@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901240714p1e033e56t815bab911b5ef1de@mail.gmail.com>

Mark Schmidt still takes the cake in my book:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qcxu6A6qLM&feature=related

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 11:21 AM, Ed's Shop <shop at justbrits.com> wrote:

> <<Great car, but not very pretty.>>
>
> With OUT naming names Bill, I AM gonna warn you that there
> ARE at Jensen Owners that ARE on THIS List.  Their comments
> (especially towards YOU) ought to be GREAT (I SINCERELY hope)!!!
>
> LMAO, so THANKS!!!!!
> _______________________________________________

From bcrist at club-internet.fr  Sat Jan 24 08:33:34 2009
From: bcrist at club-internet.fr (Bernard Cristalli)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:33:34 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] FW: [Jensen-cars] Jensen: CV8 Video
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0901240714p1e033e56t815bab911b5ef1de@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY144-W20D6D935725B212CC7CA39A5CE0@phx.gbl>
	<OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJKEOJCFAA.shop@justbrits.com>
	<ff59076c0901240714p1e033e56t815bab911b5ef1de@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <497B34CE.8040608@club-internet.fr>

And what do you think of this one : 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu8uzgao4b4&feature=related ?
Bernard


Alan Seigrist a icrit :
> Mark Schmidt still takes the cake in my book:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qcxu6A6qLM&feature=related
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '64 BJ8
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 11:21 AM, Ed's Shop <shop at justbrits.com> wrote:
>
>   
>> <<Great car, but not very pretty.>>
>>
>> With OUT naming names Bill, I AM gonna warn you that there
>> ARE at Jensen Owners that ARE on THIS List.  Their comments
>> (especially towards YOU) ought to be GREAT (I SINCERELY hope)!!!
>>
>> LMAO, so THANKS!!!!!
>> _______________________________________________
>>     
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From ahbugeye1 at bellsouth.net  Sat Jan 24 08:45:08 2009
From: ahbugeye1 at bellsouth.net (ahbugeye1 at bellsouth.net)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 15:45:08 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Rear Shroud fit
In-Reply-To: <012220092146.29839.4978E919000129BE0000748F22230706129B0A02D2089B9A019C04040A0DBFCE0A970A099A0D080E@att.net>
Message-ID: <012420091545.5788.497B37840007B2B80000169C22216128369B0A02D2089B9A019C04040A0DBFCE0A970A099A0D080E@att.net>

Thanks to all who responsed to my posting.  With the list continued help, my bucket of bolts may run again.
Sam Austin

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From quenty at ntelos.net  Sat Jan 24 11:48:58 2009
From: quenty at ntelos.net (David Schweninger)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:48:58 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BN7 Rear Shroud
Message-ID: <D2F94003-6FB2-4D53-AE2D-AF865AA464BE@ntelos.net>

  I added 2 more pics showing how this looks with the fender on. What  
you see hanging down is the outrigger for the rear spring hanger.

Dave and Daisy

From WLLDBL at aol.com  Sat Jan 24 17:17:41 2009
From: WLLDBL at aol.com (WLLDBL at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:17:41 EST
Subject: [Healeys] non Healey wheel query. Delete now if "Porsche"
 offends you.
Message-ID: <c08.54858ffe.36ad09a5@aol.com>

>...My tyre man, who is good, tells me that
>my wheels - the  original Porsche ones - are getting porous..that the
>aluminium lets air  through.


Simon,
 
I've never heard of such a thing.   The alloy wheels on my BMW 
are over 20 years old, and I've never experienced any unusual 
air loss.      
I'd first check the valve stems,  and then the tire-to-wheel 
seal.
 
Doug
 
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From WLLDBL at aol.com  Sat Jan 24 17:20:20 2009
From: WLLDBL at aol.com (WLLDBL at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:20:20 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q
Message-ID: <c0d.479285cf.36ad0a44@aol.com>

Alan,
 
I've been wondering about this thermo choke setup for a while. 
I have a BN7 manufactured Oct. 1959, that supposedly had this 
type choke originally, but was not on the car when I bought it.   
Nor have I ever seen a car with this setup.
 
Do you know if anyone has a picture(s) of this posted anywhere
on the web????
 
Also, I agree with Mirek's comments.

Doug
 
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From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com  Sat Jan 24 17:28:35 2009
From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins )
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:28:35 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q
Message-ID: <BLU117-DS305D5FF8A713873401F5DBFCD0@phx.gbl>

My early BN7 built in 1959 has a manual choke. I am 3rd owner so who knows
what was original
------Original Message------
From: WLLDBL at aol.com
To: healey.nut at gmail.com
To: Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q
Sent: Jan 24, 2009 18:20

Alan,
  
 I've been wondering about this thermo choke setup for a while.
 I have a BN7 manufactured Oct. 1959, that supposedly had this
 type choke originally, but was not on the car when I bought it.  
 Nor have I ever seen a car with this setup.
  
 Do you know if anyone has a picture(s) of this posted anywhere
 on the web????
  
 Also, I agree with Mirek's comments.

 Doug
  
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From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com  Sat Jan 24 17:30:21 2009
From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:30:21 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Alternator wiring and other wires?????
Message-ID: <000001c97e84$1c31ac10$54950430$@com>

Fellow Healeyoids,

I got the alternator conversion kit from Dun-Rite and Don in Texas and I'm
having a difficult time figuring out the wiring.  The kit is very nice and
the mechanical part was very easy and straight forward to complete.  I have
a GM Delco Alternator from NAPA.

 

I did the same conversion to my 67 Mini Cooper S 20 years ago in college but
have long since lost my notes (multiple moves).

 

Anyway, I have the schematic that came with the current kit.  Many of my
wires color schemes do not correspond to the wires in the schematic.  Across
the front of my voltage regulator reading left to right from the front of
the car I did have: Terminal 1) Fat Brown, Terminal 2) Fat Brown/Skinny
brown, Terminal 3) Skinny yellow/green, Terminal 4) Fat yellow/Skinny
yellow, Terminal 5) Fat black ground.  I think that I'm missing my brown for
the lights, but that is another question.

As per the schematic that came with the kit, I currently have Fat
brown/blue, Fat brown, Skinny brown all together.  They all go to the + on
the alternator.

I also have Fat yellow, Skinny yellow and Skinny yellow/green all together.
They all go to the R on the Alternator.

I think that the brown wires are correct but not the yellows.  I got the car
to turn over but no power anywhere else, no lights, no fuel pump.  I
disconnected the line from the coil to the old ground as well.  The last
time I tried, that car would not even turn over. ?????

 

Another wiring question that I have is, I have two wiring harnesses that
came with my wiring harness order to AH Spares 6 years ago.  They each
possess two wires  one with brown/green and brown/black wires.  They are
identical.  They have female spade connectors at one end and female bullet
connector receptacles at the other.  They are about 20 inches long.  Where
do they go?????

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Randy

 

Healey Archaeologist

63 BJ7

60 BT7

66 Cobra replica

06 Mini Cooper S

From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Sat Jan 24 18:09:35 2009
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 17:09:35 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q
In-Reply-To: <c0d.479285cf.36ad0a44@aol.com>
Message-ID: <995646.93794.qm@web83307.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Doug ..  The factory Service Manual has all the information you need 
          Norman Nock


--- On Sat, 1/24/09, WLLDBL at aol.com <WLLDBL at aol.com> wrote:

> From: WLLDBL at aol.com <WLLDBL at aol.com>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q
> To: healey.nut at gmail.com, Healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Saturday, January 24, 2009, 4:20 PM
> Alan,
>  
> I've been wondering about this thermo choke setup for a
> while. 
> I have a BN7 manufactured Oct. 1959, that supposedly had
> this 
> type choke originally, but was not on the car when I bought
> it.   
> Nor have I ever seen a car with this setup.
>  
> Do you know if anyone has a picture(s) of this posted
> anywhere
> on the web????
>  
> Also, I agree with Mirek's comments.
> 
> Doug
>  
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From WLLDBL at aol.com  Sat Jan 24 18:20:35 2009
From: WLLDBL at aol.com (WLLDBL at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:20:35 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q
Message-ID: <c85.4368e2e6.36ad1863@aol.com>

>My early BN7 built in 1959 has a manual choke. I am 3rd owner so who  knows 
what was original


According to Clausager, the thermo-electric choke was  installed beginning 
with chassis number 2194, in July 1959. And, the manual choke was 
re-introduced beginning with chassis number 5234 (BN7) and 5310 (BT7), 
in November 1959.
 
Doug
 
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From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Jan 24 19:45:32 2009
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:45:32 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Alternator wiring and other wires?????
In-Reply-To: <000001c97e84$1c31ac10$54950430$@com>
Message-ID: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJCEDKCGAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<I got the alternator conversion kit from Dun-Rite 
and Don in Texas>>

And I will bet Don can answer your questions off the 
top of his head, Randy!! -:)

Ed

PS:  Tried to send you some BJ-7 stuff yesterday. -:(

From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca  Sat Jan 24 20:57:41 2009
From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek Sharp)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 22:57:41 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q
In-Reply-To: <c0d.479285cf.36ad0a44@aol.com>
References: <c0d.479285cf.36ad0a44@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP434D47507224881E2F06CCC3CD0@phx.gbl>

Hi Doug,

I have a pretty full schedule tomorrow, but over the next day or two I will 
try to take some pictures of the thermo choke set-up set-up and email it to 
you.

I have not yet got around to getting a Heritage Certificate for my BT7, so I 
do not know the build date.  I am the second owner and I am still in touch 
with the first.  He bought the car in 1960, as a 1960 model, but it has the 
hallmarks of a car built in late 1959: the thermo choke and 100-6 horn 
button.

Cheers,

Mirek

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <WLLDBL at aol.com>
To: <healey.nut at gmail.com>; <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 7:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q


> Alan,
>
> I've been wondering about this thermo choke setup for a while.
> I have a BN7 manufactured Oct. 1959, that supposedly had this
> type choke originally, but was not on the car when I bought it.
> Nor have I ever seen a car with this setup.
>
> Do you know if anyone has a picture(s) of this posted anywhere
> on the web????
>
> Also, I agree with Mirek's comments.
>
> Doug
>
> **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 
> easy
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From jsoderling at astound.net  Sat Jan 24 21:12:05 2009
From: jsoderling at astound.net (John Soderling)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:12:05 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny: You Might be A Taliban if.......
Message-ID: <36328A2EA0314FD7AB83C2CBBD87F19F@Soderling>

 "YOU MAY BE A TALIBAN IF...."

 1. You refine heroin for a living, but you
      have a moral objection to beer.

 2. You own a $3,000 machine gun and
     $5,000 rocket launcher, but you can't
     afford shoes.

 3. You have more wives than teeth.

 4. You wipe your rear with your bare left
     hand, but consider bacon"unclean."

 5. You think vests come in two styles:
     bullet-proof and suicide.

 6. You can't think of anyone you haven't
     declared Jihad against.

 7. You consider television dangerous, but
     routinely carry explosives in your clothing.

 8. You were amazed to discover that cell phones
      have uses other than setting off roadside bombs.

 9. You have nothing against women and think
     every man should own at least two.

From jhomonek at mindspring.com  Sat Jan 24 21:16:30 2009
From: jhomonek at mindspring.com (John Homonek)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 23:16:30 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q
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All,

My BN7 came with manual choke, ID # 5617, and was built Nov 25 - Nov 30,
1959.
Mirek, while yours may have been sold and licensed in 1960, it may have been
sitting around the dealership for a while...thus being a very early 3000
built in early to mid 1959.

John E. Homonek II
1959 BN7 - 1974 Jensen-Healey


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Mirek Sharp
Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 10:58 PM
To: Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q

Hi Doug,

I have a pretty full schedule tomorrow, but over the next day or two I will 
try to take some pictures of the thermo choke set-up set-up and email it to 
you.

I have not yet got around to getting a Heritage Certificate for my BT7, so I

do not know the build date.  I am the second owner and I am still in touch 
with the first.  He bought the car in 1960, as a 1960 model, but it has the 
hallmarks of a car built in late 1959: the thermo choke and 100-6 horn 
button.

Cheers,

Mirek

----- Original Message ----- 
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Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 7:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q


> Alan,
>
> I've been wondering about this thermo choke setup for a while.
> I have a BN7 manufactured Oct. 1959, that supposedly had this
> type choke originally, but was not on the car when I bought it.
> Nor have I ever seen a car with this setup.
>
> Do you know if anyone has a picture(s) of this posted anywhere
> on the web????
>
> Also, I agree with Mirek's comments.
>
> Doug
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From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com  Sat Jan 24 21:52:58 2009
From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:52:58 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q
Message-ID: <BLU117-W77910586CBD0C6AB57725BFCD0@phx.gbl>

resending
Richard of KY
1960 BN7 #440> From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com> To: jhomonek at mindspring.com;
m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca; Healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009
04:24:31 +0000> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q> > My BN7 #440
produced March 26 of 1959 with manual choke. Titled as a 1960 when first sold
in San Francisco. Engine has been rebuilt in 1976 and 2001 but doubt choke was
ever thermo electric> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry> >
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From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com  Sat Jan 24 22:06:40 2009
From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:06:40 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] cigar lighter
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A little late with the comment but my BN7 has a cigarette lighter between the
passenger handle on the dashboard  and the windshield washer push button...
Richard of KY
1960 BN7> Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 07:26:56 +0800> From: healey.nut at gmail.com>
To: rinussinke at kpnplanet.nl; healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys]
cigar lighter> > Rinus -> > Cigar lighters were mostly installed by dealers,
so whatever cigar> lighters they sold they installed them wherever they felt
like.> > For BJ8s in California, I was once told by my old mechanic that they>
were installed on the part of the centre console just under the radio> past
the bend, so that the lighter faced straight up.> > In my case, I didn't want
to drill anything so I just got one with a> little bracket and mounted it
under the dash right next to the centre> console, using one of the centre
console fixing screws that was> already there..> > > On 11/30/08, Rinus Sinke
<rinussinke at kpnplanet.nl> wrote:> > Who knows the place for the option cigar
lighter in a BJ 8> >> > Rinus Sinke> > Rijksweg Zuid 20> > 6031RL Nederweert>
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From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Sun Jan 25 01:01:34 2009
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 08:01:34 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q
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There are pictures and instructions in my BMC manual. I've never read them,
mind you. I have a MkII BT7. It was difficult enough with three HS4s -
which, in their defence, needed work - so think what it might have been like
with thermo-electrics!
Simon.

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Richard Collins 
Sent: 25 January 2009 00:29
To: WLLDBL at aol.com ; healey.nut at gmail.com ; Healeys at autox.team.net 
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q

My early BN7 built in 1959 has a manual choke. I am 3rd owner so who knows
what was original
------Original Message------
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To: Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q
Sent: Jan 24, 2009 18:20

Alan,
  
 I've been wondering about this thermo choke setup for a while.
 I have a BN7 manufactured Oct. 1959, that supposedly had this
 type choke originally, but was not on the car when I bought it.  
 Nor have I ever seen a car with this setup.
  
 Do you know if anyone has a picture(s) of this posted anywhere
 on the web????
  
 Also, I agree with Mirek's comments.

 Doug
  
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From autofarm at cyg.net  Sun Jan 25 06:14:03 2009
From: autofarm at cyg.net (Bob Yule)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 08:14:03 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Mike Lempert
Message-ID: <5C12B706D6D74A289DB55FB70A0B7A59@OFFICE>

    Anybody know if Mike Lempert is alive & well?  Don't seem to be able to
contact him by e-mail.
Cheers.......Bob
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From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Sun Jan 25 06:18:24 2009
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 08:18:24 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BN7 Rear Shroud
References: <D2F94003-6FB2-4D53-AE2D-AF865AA464BE@ntelos.net>
Message-ID: <001201c97eef$67928970$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>

David,   where did you say these were posted?  Sorry,  I missed that.

Mark


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To: "Sam Austin" <ahbugeye1 at bellsouth.net>; "D HALL" 
<dthall at btinternet.com>; <tld6008 at mchsi.com>; "Dave" 
<61healeybn7 at gmail.com>; "Healey Mail List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 1:48 PM
Subject: [Healeys] BN7 Rear Shroud


>  I added 2 more pics showing how this looks with the fender on. What
> you see hanging down is the outrigger for the rear spring hanger.
>
> Dave and Daisy
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From bighealey at charter.net  Sun Jan 25 07:28:32 2009
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 06:28:32 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q
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Message-ID: <059E4C514E0E495E80DD23D25F5B257B@TRACY>

Here's a link to how to adjust the enrichment carb.
Mine is wired to hot and ground through a hidden under-dash switch.

The car is HBT7L3213.  The head that I have does not have the sending unit
bung so it is wired to hot and ground through a hidden under-dash switch.

I only use it for cold starts, after the car has been sitting, or for the
occasional cheap thrill.  It is novel to have the car running with folks
standing there hood open, then kick it on.  The hissing it makes is pretty
pronounced and RPMS increase noticeably from plain idle.  Heads do turn and
eyebrows rise for the uninitiated.  wheeeeee

Here is a link about adjusting these bad boys.

http://healey.org/content/view/420/168/

Happy Trails!

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-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Mirek Sharp
Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 7:58 PM
To: Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q

Hi Doug,

I have a pretty full schedule tomorrow, but over the next day or two I will
try to take some pictures of the thermo choke set-up set-up and email it to
you.

I have not yet got around to getting a Heritage Certificate for my BT7, so I

do not know the build date.  I am the second owner and I am still in touch
with the first.  He bought the car in 1960, as a 1960 model, but it has the
hallmarks of a car built in late 1959: the thermo choke and 100-6 horn
button.

Cheers,

Mirek

----- Original Message -----
From: <WLLDBL at aol.com>
To: <healey.nut at gmail.com>; <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 7:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q


> Alan,
>
> I've been wondering about this thermo choke setup for a while.
> I have a BN7 manufactured Oct. 1959, that supposedly had this
> type choke originally, but was not on the car when I bought it.
> Nor have I ever seen a car with this setup.
>
> Do you know if anyone has a picture(s) of this posted anywhere
> on the web????
>
> Also, I agree with Mirek's comments.
>
> Doug
>
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From mgtd51 at comcast.net  Sun Jan 25 08:40:32 2009
From: mgtd51 at comcast.net (MGTD51)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 10:40:32 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q
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Look at the head.  My car originally had the thermo-choke and at the 
left front of the head is an opening for the sensor switch, which I have 
removed and replaced with a blanking plate.

Larry Swift

Richard Collins wrote:
> resending
> Richard of KY
> 1960 BN7 #440> From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com> To: jhomonek at mindspring.com;
> m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca; Healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009
> 04:24:31 +0000> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q> > My BN7 #440
> produced March 26 of 1959 with manual choke. Titled as a 1960 when first sold
> in San Francisco. Engine has been rebuilt in 1976 and 2001 but doubt choke was
> ever thermo electric> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry> >
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From WLLDBL at aol.com  Sun Jan 25 08:40:29 2009
From: WLLDBL at aol.com (WLLDBL at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 10:40:29 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q
Message-ID: <d16.3ffea876.36ade1ed@aol.com>

Mirek,
 
I'd appreciate that, thank you.   I'm curious to see what this  elusive 
set-up 
looked like.
 
Doug
 
   ----- Original Message ----- 
>Hi Doug,
>
>I  have a pretty full schedule tomorrow, but over the next day or two I will 
 
>try to take some pictures of the thermo choke set-up set-up and email it  to 
>you.
>
>I have not yet got around to getting a Heritage  Certificate for my BT7, so 
I 
>do not know the build date.  I am the  second owner and I am still in touch 
>with the first.  He bought the  car in 1960, as a 1960 model, but it has the 
>hallmarks of a car built in  late 1959: the thermo choke and 100-6 horn  
>button.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Mirek


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From tdrech at sbcglobal.net  Sun Jan 25 10:08:48 2009
From: tdrech at sbcglobal.net (Tom Rech)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 11:08:48 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Mike Lempert
Message-ID: <620B9399683B40DDAFF12CF3EF1EF29C@RECH2001>

"Anybody know if Mike Lempert is alive & well? Don't seem to be able to
contact him by e-mail. Cheers.......Bob"

Bob, I spoke to Mike via telephone about a month or two ago.  At that time,
he told me he was going to send out a letter to all the folks who ordered
gear sets.  Seems that most of the uncashed checks have expired.

Tom R.

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Sun Jan 25 11:17:29 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:17:29 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Mike Lempert
Message-ID: <ccb.41cb34e7.36ae06b9@aol.com>

In a message dated 1/25/2009 12:09:18 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
tdrech at sbcglobal.net writes:

"Anybody  know if Mike Lempert is alive & well? 


I saw Mike at Roebling Road in early December--he was fine and sounded like  
he was quite busy!  I am copying him with this email and advising him  that 
folks are looking for him.
 
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From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com  Sun Jan 25 12:22:51 2009
From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:22:51 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] MORE Alternator wiring and other wires?
Message-ID: <000001c97f22$518a6610$f49f3230$@com>

Fellow Healeyoids,

I'm still working on the alternator conversion kit and I'm
having a difficult time figuring out the wiring.  
I have a GM Delco Alternator from NAPA.
The wiring across the front of the regulator was as follows:

A1: Brown Fat wire
A: Brown/Blue Fat wire and a Brown skinny wire.
F: Yellow/Green Skinny wire, this went to the F on Generator.
D: Yellow Fat wire and yellow Skinny the yellow Fat wire went to the D on
the Generator.
E: Black Fat ground.

I put all of the brown wires (3) together and hooked to the positive on the
alternator.
I put all of the yellow wires (3) together and hooked to the white of the
alternator.

Then I tried all of the three brown wires and none of the yellow wires.

I got the car to start, but then it died and no power at all after 5
seconds.  
Also, My fan belt it loose and just spins even when the alt. is all the way
tight.  Maybe I need a different size belt.



 

 

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Randy

 

Healey Archaeologist

63 BJ7

60 BT7

66 Cobra replica

06 Mini Cooper S

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Sun Jan 25 13:36:12 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:36:12 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] MORE Alternator wiring and other wires?
In-Reply-To: <000001c97f22$518a6610$f49f3230$@com>
References: <000001c97f22$518a6610$f49f3230$@com>
Message-ID: <497CCD3C.3050603@chello.nl>

Get the wiring diagram from another UK car that has an alternator as 
standard fitment. The Jensen Healey has either the AC Delco or Lucas 
alternator as standard fitment, Landrover SIII, mini, later Jaguars, 
Rangerovers, Triumphs all had the Lucas alternator. A question of some 
Googling. Trow away the regulator, you do not need that anymore as the 
regulator is internally in the alternator.
Kees Oudesluijs


Randy Dickson schreef:
> Fellow Healeyoids,
>
> I'm still working on the alternator conversion kit and I'm
> having a difficult time figuring out the wiring.  
> I have a GM Delco Alternator from NAPA.
> The wiring across the front of the regulator was as follows:
>
> A1: Brown Fat wire
> A: Brown/Blue Fat wire and a Brown skinny wire.
> F: Yellow/Green Skinny wire, this went to the F on Generator.
> D: Yellow Fat wire and yellow Skinny the yellow Fat wire went to the D on
> the Generator.
> E: Black Fat ground.
>
> I put all of the brown wires (3) together and hooked to the positive on the
> alternator.
> I put all of the yellow wires (3) together and hooked to the white of the
> alternator.
>
> Then I tried all of the three brown wires and none of the yellow wires.
>
> I got the car to start, but then it died and no power at all after 5
> seconds.  
> Also, My fan belt it loose and just spins even when the alt. is all the way
> tight.  Maybe I need a different size belt.
>
>
>
>  
>
>  
>
>  
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
>  
>
> Randy
>
>  
>
> Healey Archaeologist
>
> 63 BJ7
>
> 60 BT7
>
> 66 Cobra replica
>
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From Editorgary at aol.com  Sun Jan 25 15:21:05 2009
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:21:05 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 3, Issue 52
Message-ID: <c6f.318b4615.36ae3fd1@aol.com>

In a message dated 1/25/09 11:17:48 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net
writes:


>
> Look at the head.  My car originally had the thermo-choke and at the
> left front of the head is an opening for the sensor switch, which I have
> removed and replaced with a blanking plate.
>
> Larry Swift
>

No one has mentioned that this thermal choke was standard on all series one
E-Types and Mark IIs. If you need spare parts, XKs Unlimited in California
stocks them. The problem with them is that if a car is shut down after only a
few
minutes of running (like from the overnight stay motel to the gas station --
ask me how I know -- the car will refuse to start because it's already got all
the gas it needs, but it's not warm enough yet to switch off the thermal
choke.

The process was interesting. From memory (so don't holler at me), the late
100-sixes had a standard pull choke with a knob under the dash board. The
first
3000s got the "Jaguar" thermal choke, but people must have complained about
them, because by mid-summer a dealer bulletin had gone out to bypass the
thermal
switch and replace it with a toggle switch. Next in the process, the choke in
its new position in the dash board was installed, but the run of engine
blocks still in use had the opening in the front for the thermal sensor, so
that
opening was blanked off with a triangular plate held with three screws.
Finally,
after the run of blocks was exhausted by about October 59 or so, the new
blocks didn't have the blanking plate any longer.
Best,
Gary


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From csooch1 at aol.com  Sun Jan 25 16:34:47 2009
From: csooch1 at aol.com (Chris Masucci)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:34:47 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Found some good upholstery glue!!!
Message-ID: <d60.40e3a200.36ae5117@aol.com>

I am in the middle of doing the front seats for my BJ8.  I had asked a few
months ago and received some good recommendations for contact cement.  The
3M Super 80 that you can get at Home Depot is pretty good, but not the best.
You have to time the drying just right or it doesn't hold fast.
 
But yesterday while out scavenging every auto parts store in Des Moines for
Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck oil, I took a chance on some other 3M glue that I
found at Autozone.  This stuff reminds me of the old fashioned contact
cement, where you better stick it down in the right place the first time.
It is 3M Super Trim Adhesive #08090 in a 19 oz spray can for $19 and it is
worth every penny.  Let it dry for up to an hour and it is dry to the touch,
but holds fast when pressed together.
 
I was finally able to re-finish (don't ask, OCD) one of the front seat
bottoms and got the other one halfway finished.
 
Cheers,
Chris
BJ8
TDI

From jkrich at gvtc.com  Sun Jan 25 18:05:23 2009
From: jkrich at gvtc.com (Jim & Karen Richmond)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:05:23 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Mike Lempert
Message-ID: <97B2FB962FF64BB5B5A740B27DE3B00A@owner67ks0olxt>

I communicated with Mike by e-mail a week ago.

He was doing busness and seemed to be alive and well.

Jim Richmond
BN1
AN5

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Jan 25 18:30:24 2009
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:30:24 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] FW: Motorhead 101 - Extreme Prius
Message-ID: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJKEFGCGAA.shop@justbrits.com>

 Something for your  'winter'  'minds'<VBG>!!!
  Ed
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   Subject: Motorhead 101 - Extreme Prius

  submitted by Geoff , Portland, OR ----- Great stuff!!!!!!!!!!


http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/22/the-most-obnoxiously-tuned-toy
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    I would RATHER have the MONEY<G>!!!

From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com  Sun Jan 25 18:34:22 2009
From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins )
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:34:22 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q
Message-ID: <BLU117-DS60529A9883E3EBCBE5C53BFCA0@phx.gbl>

Nope and confirmed by chassis and body number plates which indicate car was
built before they were used
Richard of KY
BN7 440
------Original Message------
From: MGTD51
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Cc: jhomonek at mindspring.com
Cc: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q
Sent: Jan 25, 2009 09:40

Look at the head.  My car originally had the thermo-choke and at the
 left front of the head is an opening for the sensor switch, which I have
 removed and replaced with a blanking plate.

 Larry Swift

 Richard Collins wrote:
 > resending
 > Richard of KY
 > 1960 BN7 #440> From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com> To:
jhomonek at mindspring.com;
 > m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca; Healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009
 > 04:24:31 +0000> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Thermo-electric choke Q> > My BN7
#440
 > produced March 26 of 1959 with manual choke. Titled as a 1960 when first
sold
 > in San Francisco. Engine has been rebuilt in 1976 and 2001 but doubt choke
was
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun Jan 25 19:13:57 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:13:57 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Retorque Head Q
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901251813ufe1ceffif82932a1b8b255a8@mail.gmail.com>

All -
Can't seem to find anything in the 10 different workshop manuals I have...

I rebuilt my A90 motor a couple hundred miles ago and want to check the
torque settings on the head.  I'll have to drive to my mechanic to use his
torque wrench - does it matter if the engine is warm or cold when checking
the head torque?

Thanks,

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Mon Jan 26 08:05:50 2009
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 07:05:50 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 top drain channel color
Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D015028F4@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>

Is the BJ8 top drain channel supposed to be brush painted gray similar
to the top bows? I painted mine black 30 years ago but see some gray
drips on the wheel arch.
I removed the soft top yesterday for refurb and need the forward tubular
bow reformed/replaced. It has a peak and dip about a foot from the
centerline. Funny that I never noticed it with the top material covering
it, but it shouts out to me now. Anyone have that bow I could cut and
spice into place?

Thanks,
Ken Freese
65 BJ8

From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Mon Jan 26 08:09:53 2009
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 07:09:53 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Found some good upholstery glue!!!
In-Reply-To: <d60.40e3a200.36ae5117@aol.com>
References: <d60.40e3a200.36ae5117@aol.com>
Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D015028F5@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>

Chris,
I inquired about trim adhesive from my auto paint supply store and they
offered me two versions of the 3M in a spray can. One is stronger than
the other, but it also attacks foam so it isn't recommended for the
modern foam backed headliners. OK for pure vinyl, leather, or
leathercloth.
Ken Freese
65 BJ8

From dwhite4949 at wowway.com  Mon Jan 26 08:19:37 2009
From: dwhite4949 at wowway.com (Daniel and Diane White)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:19:37 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] British Car Show on Speed channel
Message-ID: <497DD489.1060701@wowway.com>

I was looking through the Speed channel shows and see that "My Classic 
Car" will feature the British Car Show held at/on Prince Edward Island.  
The show will air  at 9:30 pm EST tonight (1/26/09) and again at 9:30 am 
EST tomorrow morning (1/27/09).   Don't know if this is a rerun but I've 
never seen it.  Who knows, maybe we can put a face with a name.
Regards,
Dan White
1962 BN7 Mk II

From edic at tampabay.rr.com  Mon Jan 26 08:35:28 2009
From: edic at tampabay.rr.com (edic)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:35:28 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Gas gauge
Message-ID: <000f01c97fcb$b78e1340$0201a8c0@your55e5f9e3d2>

Does anyone have a good site to go to that discusses troubleshooting gas
gauges?

I need to figure out if my gauge is bad or if my new sending unit is bad, or
maybe something else.



Thanks,

Mel Brunet

HBJ8L/39749

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Mon Jan 26 09:02:02 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:02:02 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Gas gauge
In-Reply-To: <000f01c97fcb$b78e1340$0201a8c0@your55e5f9e3d2>
References: <000f01c97fcb$b78e1340$0201a8c0@your55e5f9e3d2>
Message-ID: <497DDE7A.3030606@chello.nl>

Mel,
You forget to mention the 10V voltage stabilizer. The gauge works on 
10V. This stabilizer is a small metal box of about 1"x2" fitted 
somewhere behind the dashboard, often on one of the big gauges. These 
are mechanical devices that stabilise the voltage for two instruments 
more or less on a constant 10V. They can go wrong. There are modern 
solid state replacements that are more reliable and accurate.
If the gauge moves when you apply a powersource of say 9V, the gauge is 
usually OK. If thevariable resistance of the sender is between 20 and, I 
think, 280Ohms it is OK. Of course the float should be leek free and the 
mechanism should operate smoothly.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


edic schreef:
> Does anyone have a good site to go to that discusses troubleshooting gas
> gauges?
>
> I need to figure out if my gauge is bad or if my new sending unit is bad, or
> maybe something else.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mel Brunet
>
> HBJ8L/39749
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From ampole at hotmail.com  Mon Jan 26 09:30:05 2009
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:30:05 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Gas gauge
In-Reply-To: <497DDE7A.3030606@chello.nl>
References: <000f01c97fcb$b78e1340$0201a8c0@your55e5f9e3d2>
	<497DDE7A.3030606@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <SNT103-W84F51E2FDDD28C8771997DD5CA0@phx.gbl>

Mel
The Healeys never had the voltage stabilisers fitted, I believe this was used
on some Triumphs?,
for some good tech stuff on the gauges and sender try the MgaGuru

general fuel:
http://www.mgaguru.com/mgtech/fuel/fuel.htm

gauge:
http://www.mgaguru.com/mgtech/electric/fg_01.htm

sender
http://www.mgaguru.com/mgtech/electric/et214.htm

cheers Andy

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From ampole at hotmail.com  Mon Jan 26 09:40:07 2009
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:40:07 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Gas gauge, sender ground
In-Reply-To: <SNT103-W84F51E2FDDD28C8771997DD5CA0@phx.gbl>
References: <000f01c97fcb$b78e1340$0201a8c0@your55e5f9e3d2>
	<497DDE7A.3030606@chello.nl> 
	<SNT103-W84F51E2FDDD28C8771997DD5CA0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <SNT103-W4B9C5A7565342CCF836A8D5CA0@phx.gbl>

Mel also forgot to mention, have you cut the fuel line and installed a plastic
filter, or used rubber fuel pipe?, the sender unit is ground thru the original
steel pipe so you have to attach a seperate ground to the sender.
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Mon Jan 26 09:45:31 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:45:31 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Gas gauge
In-Reply-To: <SNT103-W84F51E2FDDD28C8771997DD5CA0@phx.gbl>
References: <000f01c97fcb$b78e1340$0201a8c0@your55e5f9e3d2>
	<497DDE7A.3030606@chello.nl>
	<SNT103-W84F51E2FDDD28C8771997DD5CA0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <497DE8AB.1050505@chello.nl>

Voltage stabilizers were fitted to the majority of UK machinery from the 
60's/70's/80's, Jensen (Healey), Austin, Morris, MG, Triumph, Jaguar, 
Sunbeam, Lotus, TVR, Morgan etc. These were neccesary for the bimetal 
instruments to work properly. Perhaps some/all Austin Healey's were 
fitted with coil instruments?.
Kees Oudesluijs

andy pole schreef:
> Mel
> The Healeys never had the voltage stabilisers fitted, I believe this 
> was used on some Triumphs?,
> for some good tech stuff on the gauges and sender try the MgaGuru
>  
> general fuel:
> http://www.mgaguru.com/mgtech/fuel/fuel.htm
>  
> gauge:
> http://www.mgaguru.com/mgtech/electric/fg_01.htm
>  
> sender
> http://www.mgaguru.com/mgtech/electric/et214.htm
>  
> cheers Andy
>
>
>  
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From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Mon Jan 26 10:15:11 2009
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:15:11 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] Re my Porsche wheels
Message-ID: <000901c97fd9$a7145c50$f53d14f0$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>

Many thanks for the help and advice. All very useful, as ever. The consensus
was to paint/treat the interior surface of the wheels.

I took them to my tyre man this morning, primarily so that he could take the
tyres off and we could have a look.

They didnt look too bad  but how would I know?  so he cleaned them up and
they dont appear to be leaking now. However, my feeling is that the goo he
put in will wear off and that Ill be back to square one.

However, there is an outfit around the corner who can refurbish the 4 wheels
for a total of #184:00. (GBP). Thats a lot less than I expected so Id
expect that Ill be there sooner or later.

Simon

From ampole at hotmail.com  Mon Jan 26 10:24:27 2009
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:24:27 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] MORE Alternator wiring and other wires?
In-Reply-To: <000001c97f22$518a6610$f49f3230$@com>
References: <000001c97f22$518a6610$f49f3230$@com>
Message-ID: <SNT103-W66A4BC0FFA0FCD9BE2A165D5CA0@phx.gbl>

Randy

while looking at the other posted fuel problem and info I knew was on the mga
guru site I thought of you, and found that clever man with the mga also has
info on alternator conversions, it may help:

http://www.mgaguru.com/mgtech/electric/ac101.htm

quote: Physically mount the alternator, and connect the same two wires which
originally serviced the generator. Then at the control box, move the fat
charging wire from the "D" terminal to the "A" terminal, and move the small
signal wire from the "F" terminal to the "D" terminal. That's it. Test the
system to be sure it is charging, and drive it away.

To me this means put back to standard move the fat yellow from the D terminal
to the A terminal, and move the yellow/green on F terminal to D terminal,
connect two wires that were on generator to alternator (yellow fat to
alternator B and yellow/green to I) but dont forget to convert to negative
earth.

I believe your problem with the car switching off is due to connecting the
browns of the starter and ignition circuit together, and when you let go of
the key switch you loose the ignition (ie moved ignition onto start point of
switch)

cheers Andy
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From ampole at hotmail.com  Mon Jan 26 10:26:45 2009
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:26:45 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Gas gauge
In-Reply-To: <497DE8AB.1050505@chello.nl>
References: <000f01c97fcb$b78e1340$0201a8c0@your55e5f9e3d2>
	<497DDE7A.3030606@chello.nl>
	<SNT103-W84F51E2FDDD28C8771997DD5CA0@phx.gbl>
	<497DE8AB.1050505@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <SNT103-W27F6BB926A402277C33AB2D5CA0@phx.gbl>

yes they are basically moving coil gauges / instruments.
cheers Andy
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From Editorgary at aol.com  Mon Jan 26 10:45:08 2009
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:45:08 EST
Subject: [Healeys] thermal Choke Change-over
Message-ID: <ccd.4d3a6421.36af50a4@aol.com>

In a message dated 1/26/09 8:47:03 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes:


> Nope and confirmed by chassis and body number plates which indicate car was
> built before they were used
> Richard of KY
> BN7 440
> 
Actually, the change numbers aren't exact. The change began in November 1959 
at e. 29D/6369 intermittently, and by e.29D/6395 all engines had the new carb 
system. The parts manual indicates that the change in the interior was made on 
the BN7s at C.5235 , but my car is HBN7L5229 and it has the choke installed 
in the dashboard. Apparently the change to carbs and interior was made before 
they had used up all old engine blocks, however: my engine does have a blanking 
plate on the engine block, where the thermal sensor would have gone. This is 
why I know that they were still using the old engine blocks when they made the 
change-over in the carb and choke set-up.
Cheers
Gary



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From Editorgary at aol.com  Mon Jan 26 11:04:24 2009
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:04:24 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Happy Australia Day
Message-ID: <d4f.46bca36d.36af5528@aol.com>

Thanks and happy Australia Day to all of you Down Under. We realize you're 
all through celebrating, time zones being what they are, but we're still 
observing it up here, drinking our Fosters, tossing our shrimp on the barbies, 
throwing our big knives into the walls of the pubs, and all those other things we 
understand from our cinema that you do there.

Best,
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From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net  Mon Jan 26 13:24:31 2009
From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ronald J. Ray)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:24:31 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Happy Australia Day
In-Reply-To: <d4f.46bca36d.36af5528@aol.com>
Message-ID: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKOEOHDGAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>

Since apparently something called Australia occurs on the same day as the
Chinese New Year, I wonder if there is a connection.




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From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
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Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 12:04 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Happy Australia Day


Thanks and happy Australia Day to all of you Down Under. We realize you're
all through celebrating, time zones being what they are, but we're still
observing it up here, drinking our Fosters, tossing our shrimp on the
barbies,
throwing our big knives into the walls of the pubs, and all those other
things we
understand from our cinema that you do there.

Best,
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Mon Jan 26 14:44:55 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:44:55 EST
Subject: [Healeys] MORE Alternator wiring and other wires?
Message-ID: <c4a.45a36da7.36af88d7@aol.com>

In a message dated 1/26/2009 12:24:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
ampole at hotmail.com writes:

while  looking at the other posted fuel problem and info I knew was on the  
mga
guru site I thought of you, and found that clever man with the mga also  has
info on alternator conversions, it may help
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Barney Gaylord, the MGA guru, is a great fellow with a wonderful site, with  
lots of the info being common or at least related to our  Healeys.  Barney 
responds to email messages and I have had  several phone conversations with him 
about tech stuff.  
 
I sure wish we had a Healey Guru site!
 
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From rjswain at hotmail.com  Mon Jan 26 14:49:57 2009
From: rjswain at hotmail.com (Rick Swain)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:49:57 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] MORE Alternator wiring and other wires?
In-Reply-To: <c4a.45a36da7.36af88d7@aol.com>
References: <c4a.45a36da7.36af88d7@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W33B29472990B42D9D5D83FB5CA0@phx.gbl>

> I sure wish we had a Healey Guru site!We do - this is it.Rick Swain'59 BN4
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From Editorgary at aol.com  Mon Jan 26 15:13:17 2009
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:13:17 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Happy Australia Day
Message-ID: <c09.53d42ea4.36af8f7d@aol.com>

In a message dated 1/26/09 12:20:50 PM, rwil at sbcglobal.net writes:


> Gary-
> 
> In Oz, they're called "prawns".
> 
Tell that to the guy who did the advertisement. He was the one who had the 
knife.
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From CAWS52803 at aol.com  Mon Jan 26 15:48:13 2009
From: CAWS52803 at aol.com (CAWS52803 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:48:13 EST
Subject: [Healeys] British Car Show on Speed channel
Message-ID: <bfc.50ef8d73.36af97ad@aol.com>

I only found some NASCAR program on at that time.
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From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Mon Jan 26 17:38:41 2009
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:38:41 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Happy Australia Day
In-Reply-To: <d4f.46bca36d.36af5528@aol.com>
References: <d4f.46bca36d.36af5528@aol.com>
Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDBCF@itfexch5.central.det.win>

G'day

Yes Australia Day 2009 is but a pleasant memory. Now back at work,
avoiding doing anything useful.

But struth I have spent so much of my valuable time trying to educate
youse blokes. Even flew in specially and sat down with Gary and told him
about things Strine.

In the dim dark mists of time Australians did sink a cold Fosters or
two. Now Fosters is a large Australian brewing and wine company. Fosters
beer is only drunk by non-Australians who think they are drinking an
Australian beer.

Shrimp? Bloody hell! How many times do I have to tell you that if we
must BBQ this crustacean, it's called a prawn. No matter how big or
small it is.

Besides it was Australia Day and it's was either lamb or sausages. If
you wanted to be very patriotic you could BBQ kangaroo. Yes we are
probably the only country in the world that eats one of its national
emblems.

Knives into the wall? Sounds like a good way of getting yourself a free
trip in a paddy-wagon. About the only thing you would throw would be a
dart at a dartboard.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Editorgary at aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, 27 January 2009 5:04 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Happy Australia Day

Thanks and happy Australia Day to all of you Down Under. We realize
you're
all through celebrating, time zones being what they are, but we're still

observing it up here, drinking our Fosters, tossing our shrimp on the
barbies,
throwing our big knives into the walls of the pubs, and all those other
things we
understand from our cinema that you do there.

Best,
Gary
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From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au  Mon Jan 26 17:49:22 2009
From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:49:22 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Australia Day
Message-ID: <20090127114922.228025fhnm930mqa@webmail.hotkey.net.au>

Just a few comments; 

I am impressed someone knows there is an Australia and that it is not the small mountainous country nexy to Germany,BUT to know of Australia Day that deserves some sort of immediate ENTRY VISA 

Yes we eat Chinese. There are a lot of them here since the gold rush 

Prawns or shrimps,  the US of A has been influencing our language since Bill and Chuck released records out here. 

To celebrate I took the LeMans / Sebring Sprite down the road to fill the fuel tank for the first time with the Roads and Traffic Authority Historic license plates fitted.  Great Day Out. 

The first person to view the car at the service station was a fully uniformed policeman and he just looked and smiled. What a relief !I waited until he had left before starting it up and proceeding down the street to clear the plugs. Sounded good 

Joe 

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Mon Jan 26 18:20:43 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:20:43 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 top drain channel color
References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D015028F4@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
Message-ID: <9670E42F74954F088E3C0810BB4E2E5F@ophrdc.org>

Ken,

The convertible top drain channel and top rear locating strip are both 
painted the same medium gray. It was never my impression that these were 
brush painted as they are quite visible in the car. They were well finished 
in a nice smooth probably sprayed gloss.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Freese, Ken" <Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 10:05 AM
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 top drain channel color


> Is the BJ8 top drain channel supposed to be brush painted gray similar
> to the top bows? I painted mine black 30 years ago but see some gray
> drips on the wheel arch.
> I removed the soft top yesterday for refurb and need the forward tubular
> bow reformed/replaced. It has a peak and dip about a foot from the
> centerline. Funny that I never noticed it with the top material covering
> it, but it shouts out to me now. Anyone have that bow I could cut and
> spice into place?
>
> Thanks,
> Ken Freese
> 65 BJ8
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From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com  Mon Jan 26 18:34:09 2009
From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:34:09 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Alternator figured out!  A Big Thanks and yet,
 more wiring  decisions!
In-Reply-To: <SNT103-W507B32782466AED214D49ED5CA0@phx.gbl>
References: <000001c97f22$518a6610$f49f3230$@com>
	<SNT103-W66A4BC0FFA0FCD9BE2A165D5CA0@phx.gbl>
	<001b01c98010$20cfef60$626fce20$@com>
	<SNT103-W507B32782466AED214D49ED5CA0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <000301c9801f$5a849670$0f8dc350$@com>

Fellow Healeyoids,

 

A BIG THANK YOU to all that helped me out in a time of need regarding my
conversion from a generator to an alternator on my 63 BJ7.  

 

I think  that I have the wiring correct for my alternator conversion now.  I
fired up the Healey this morning on some ether and lots of choke in my
garage.  It was 5 below outside in NE Wisconsin.  The oil was thick and the
Healey hadn't been started in a few months.  It sputtered and coughed but
started and eventually and idled. The fan belt  was too big and the alt. and
the alt. kit did not allow for the slack to be taken up.   Maybe my fan belt
is not correct, I don't know.  Anyway, I will get a fan belt that is smaller
in circumference next so that I can double check the charging by the alt.  

 

NOW! I want to install a negative ground radio/CD player with I-Pod
compatibility.  OR alternatively, I was thinking about gutting an old
Motorola or BMC radio and putting an I-Pod amp in it with jacks on the side
or back (USB and speaker).  Similar to what Lin Rose did with his "Bloody
Beast." Then mounting two,   4" speakers under the dash.  I bought a couple
of four inch speakers today and will soon make a couple of small speaker
boxes out of plywood or plastic.  I'm not an audiophile.  I don't care how
well the music "sounds".  Hell, I've seen bands like the Ramones, Black
Flag, Misfits, UK Subs, Sex Pistols and such and I'm not picky about sound
quality.  Other than some blues, all of the above will be the extent of the
musical repertoire played in the Healey.  OK, maybe some Doors and Byrds
thrown in just like riding in my brothers BJ7 back in the 60s.

 

Another wiring question that I have is, I have two wiring harnesses that
came with my wiring harness order to AH Spares 6 years ago.  They each
possess two wires  one with brown/green and brown/black wires.  They are
identical.  They have female spade connectors at one end and female bullet
connector receptacles at the other.  They are about 20 inches long.  Where
do they go?????

 

Again, thanks so much for the help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

 

 

Randy

 

Healey Archaeologist

63 BJ7

60 BT7

66 Cobra replica

06 Mini Cooper S

From csooch1 at aol.com  Mon Jan 26 18:41:52 2009
From: csooch1 at aol.com (Chris Masucci)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:41:52 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Found some good upholstery glue!!!
In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D015028F5@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
Message-ID: <cd7.48e175cb.36afc063@aol.com>

Hi Ken,

Yes you are correct, there are two versions of this stuff.  The lightweight
version is good for headliners and the stuff I am using is good for heavier
material where you really need it to stick, and bleed through is not a
problem.  One always has to find the right product for a given application.

Cheers,
Chris 

-----Original Message-----
From: Freese, Ken [mailto:Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com] 
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 9:10 AM
To: chris.masucci at alumni.rutgers.edu; healeylist
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Found some good upholstery glue!!!

Chris,
I inquired about trim adhesive from my auto paint supply store and they
offered me two versions of the 3M in a spray can. One is stronger than the
other, but it also attacks foam so it isn't recommended for the modern foam
backed headliners. OK for pure vinyl, leather, or leathercloth.
Ken Freese
65 BJ8 

From billhuck at aol.com  Mon Jan 26 18:47:58 2009
From: billhuck at aol.com (billhuck)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:47:58 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 top drain channel color
In-Reply-To: <9670E42F74954F088E3C0810BB4E2E5F@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <CB976F1A.4A19.424E.B14A.347496301CBC@aol.com>

The top drain, top bowes, top metal bands on front bow - over windows and two
piece tubular support for the tonneau were all painted with  what was known as
'battle ship grey' - a blueish medium grey. True at least for '65 and '67
BJ8s.
Bill Huck - BN1

On Jan 26, 2009, at 7:20:43 PM, "Rich C" <richchrysler at quickclic.net> wrote:
From:   "Rich C" <richchrysler at quickclic.net>
Subject:    Re: [Healeys] BJ8 top drain channel color
Date:   January 26, 2009 7:20:43 PM CST
To: "Freese, Ken" <Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com>, healeys at autox.team.net
Ken,

The convertible top drain channel and top rear locating strip are both 
painted the same medium gray. It was never my impression that these were 
brush painted as they are quite visible in the car. They were well finished 
in a nice smooth probably sprayed gloss.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Freese, Ken" <Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 10:05 AM
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 top drain channel color


> Is the BJ8 top drain channel supposed to be brush painted gray similar
> to the top bows? I painted mine black 30 years ago but see some gray
> drips on the wheel arch.
> I removed the soft top yesterday for refurb and need the forward tubular
> bow reformed/replaced. It has a peak and dip about a foot from the
> centerline. Funny that I never noticed it with the top material covering
> it, but it shouts out to me now. Anyone have that bow I could cut and
> spice into place?
>
> Thanks,
> Ken Freese
> 65 BJ8
> _______________________________________________
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>
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From Healey100M at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 19:02:18 2009
From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:02:18 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Alternator figured out!  A Big Thanks and yet,
 more wiring  decisions!
In-Reply-To: <000301c9801f$5a849670$0f8dc350$@com>
References: <000001c97f22$518a6610$f49f3230$@com>
	<SNT103-W66A4BC0FFA0FCD9BE2A165D5CA0@phx.gbl>
	<001b01c98010$20cfef60$626fce20$@com>
	<SNT103-W507B32782466AED214D49ED5CA0@phx.gbl>
	<000301c9801f$5a849670$0f8dc350$@com>
Message-ID: <F69B78D1-30E6-4EB7-A023-457B129B84F1@gmail.com>

Randy, can you share with the group what you did to solve the wiring  
problem so that it is in the archives for future people attempting the  
same conversion?

Thanks,

Randy

Randy Hicks
'56 100M
'62 BN7 MkII
'65 BJ8
'53 MGTD
Healey100M at gmail.com

On Jan 26, 2009, at 8:34 PM, Randy Dickson wrote:

> Fellow Healeyoids,
>
>
>
> A BIG THANK YOU to all that helped me out in a time of need  
> regarding my
> conversion from a generator to an alternator on my 63 BJ7.
>
>
>
> I think  that I have the wiring correct for my alternator conversion  
> now.  I
> fired up the Healey this morning on some ether and lots of choke in my
> garage.  It was 5 below outside in NE Wisconsin.  The oil was thick  
> and the
> Healey hadn't been started in a few months.  It sputtered and  
> coughed but
> started and eventually and idled. The fan belt  was too big and the  
> alt. and
> the alt. kit did not allow for the slack to be taken up.   Maybe my  
> fan belt
> is not correct, I don't know.  Anyway, I will get a fan belt that is  
> smaller
> in circumference next so that I can double check the charging by the  
> alt.
>
>
>
> NOW! I want to install a negative ground radio/CD player with I-Pod
> compatibility.  OR alternatively, I was thinking about gutting an old
> Motorola or BMC radio and putting an I-Pod amp in it with jacks on  
> the side
> or back (USB and speaker).  Similar to what Lin Rose did with his  
> "Bloody
> Beast." Then mounting two,   4" speakers under the dash.  I bought a  
> couple
> of four inch speakers today and will soon make a couple of small  
> speaker
> boxes out of plywood or plastic.  I'm not an audiophile.  I don't  
> care how
> well the music "sounds".  Hell, I've seen bands like the Ramones,  
> Black
> Flag, Misfits, UK Subs, Sex Pistols and such and I'm not picky about  
> sound
> quality.  Other than some blues, all of the above will be the extent  
> of the
> musical repertoire played in the Healey.  OK, maybe some Doors and  
> Byrds
> thrown in just like riding in my brothers BJ7 back in the 60s.
>
>
>
> Another wiring question that I have is, I have two wiring harnesses  
> that
> came with my wiring harness order to AH Spares 6 years ago.  They each
> possess two wires  one with brown/green and brown/black wires.  They  
> are
> identical.  They have female spade connectors at one end and female  
> bullet
> connector receptacles at the other.  They are about 20 inches long.   
> Where
> do they go?????
>
>
>
> Again, thanks so much for the help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Randy
>
>
>
> Healey Archaeologist
>
> 63 BJ7
>
> 60 BT7
>
> 66 Cobra replica
>
> 06 Mini Cooper S
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>
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From gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com  Mon Jan 26 19:12:48 2009
From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:12:48 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Happy Australia Day
In-Reply-To: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDBCF@itfexch5.central.det.win>
Message-ID: <GKEDJBJNDHLPKFGMKCEAOEGPDMAA.gregwilkinson@roadrunner.com>

At least you guys have a name that makes sense. Jumbo shrimp just doesn't
cut it.

-----Original Message-----
...Shrimp? Bloody hell! How many times do I have to tell you that if we
must BBQ this crustacean, it's called a prawn. No matter how big or
small it is...

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Mon Jan 26 19:24:39 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:24:39 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Australia Day
Message-ID: <d60.40fe9517.36afca67@aol.com>

Joe--
 
Actually we are pretty savvy up here regarding the Antipodes.  Amongst  other 
things there is an Australia Pavillion at our National Zoo  that swarms with 
marsupials of all different flavors.  Do you  guys have any American Bison on 
display down your way?
 
A few years back I had the honor to be involved in organizing the  wonderful 
reception that your Embassy threw for the visiting Australian  racers when the 
Australian-American Challenge folks were in the area  following the Summit 
Point event.  Several of your  countrymen/countrywomen travelling by motorhome 
camped out at our place and  we had a great time with them in DC.
 
BTW when I visited New Zealand a number of years back I saw a tee shirt  
depicting North Island, South Island and Mouth Island--the latter was shaped a  
lot like Australia.  Just what were they talking about?
 
Best--Michael Oritt
 
 
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 19:44:59 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:44:59 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Happy Australia Day
In-Reply-To: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDBCF@itfexch5.central.det.win>
References: <d4f.46bca36d.36af5528@aol.com>
	<3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDBCF@itfexch5.central.det.win>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901261844u44c709f5y7d76000790d2a102@mail.gmail.com>

dun ferget the mud bugs!  But they're not really bugs.  Actually BBQ Emu is
quite delectable.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 8:38 AM, Quinn, Patrick <
Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au> wrote:

> G'day
>
> Yes Australia Day 2009 is but a pleasant memory. Now back at work,
> avoiding doing anything useful.
>
> But struth I have spent so much of my valuable time trying to educate
> youse blokes. Even flew in specially and sat down with Gary and told him
> about things Strine.
>
> In the dim dark mists of time Australians did sink a cold Fosters or
> two. Now Fosters is a large Australian brewing and wine company. Fosters
> beer is only drunk by non-Australians who think they are drinking an
> Australian beer.
>
> Shrimp? Bloody hell! How many times do I have to tell you that if we
> must BBQ this crustacean, it's called a prawn. No matter how big or
> small it is.
>
> Besides it was Australia Day and it's was either lamb or sausages. If
> you wanted to be very patriotic you could BBQ kangaroo. Yes we are
> probably the only country in the world that eats one of its national
> emblems.
>
> Knives into the wall? Sounds like a good way of getting yourself a free
> trip in a paddy-wagon. About the only thing you would throw would be a
> dart at a dartboard.
>
> Hoo Roo
>
> Patrick Quinn
> Sydney, Australia
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Editorgary at aol.com
> Sent: Tuesday, 27 January 2009 5:04 AM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Happy Australia Day
>
> Thanks and happy Australia Day to all of you Down Under. We realize
> you're
> all through celebrating, time zones being what they are, but we're still
>
> observing it up here, drinking our Fosters, tossing our shrimp on the
> barbies,
> throwing our big knives into the walls of the pubs, and all those other
> things we
> understand from our cinema that you do there.
>
> Best,
> Gary
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 19:46:52 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:46:52 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Australia Day
In-Reply-To: <20090127114922.228025fhnm930mqa@webmail.hotkey.net.au>
References: <20090127114922.228025fhnm930mqa@webmail.hotkey.net.au>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901261846q440c2a89n7b11b52f0a14f9b1@mail.gmail.com>

Hey, today is the first day of the New Year here in China!  Without whom you
wouldn't have half the parts for your cars....

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 8:49 AM, <sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au> wrote:

> Just a few comments;
>
> I am impressed someone knows there is an Australia and that it is not the
> small mountainous country nexy to Germany,BUT to know of Australia Day that
> deserves some sort of immediate ENTRY VISA
>
> Yes we eat Chinese. There are a lot of them here since the gold rush
>
> Prawns or shrimps,  the US of A has been influencing our language since
> Bill and Chuck released records out here.
>
> To celebrate I took the LeMans / Sebring Sprite down the road to fill the
> fuel tank for the first time with the Roads and Traffic Authority Historic
> license plates fitted.  Great Day Out.
>
> The first person to view the car at the service station was a fully
> uniformed policeman and he just looked and smiled. What a relief !I waited
> until he had left before starting it up and proceeding down the street to
> clear the plugs. Sounded good
>
> Joe
> _______

From mkgoodman at att.net  Mon Jan 26 21:00:58 2009
From: mkgoodman at att.net (mkgoodman at att.net)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:00:58 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Radio Installation
Message-ID: <012720090400.15544.497E86FA000637D700003CB822218865869B0A02D29B9B0EBF020E030B0101090503@att.net>

For Randy or anyone who wants to install a radio in their Healey, John Sims has placed my adaptation on his website.  I have have the patterns in an electronic form that can be easily emailed.  

Mark Goodman
66 BJ8 35503
www.austinhealeyessence.com

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Mon Jan 26 21:21:08 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:21:08 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Radio Installation
Message-ID: <c41.50a9fe4f.36afe5b4@aol.com>

There is an incredible amount of information regarding this topic  on the 
British Car Forum--go to the Healey forum and scroll down to "The Sound  of 
Music" topic.  Lin Rose, amongst others, has posted some   information there.  
 
Best--Michael Oritt
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 22:45:49 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:45:49 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] 4 cyl 123 Ignition for sale
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901262145i133118c9g2302de09529d52e@mail.gmail.com>

All -

I have a brand new 4-cyl 123 Ignition for Lucas/British cars.

I purchased this dizzy for my BN1 &/or A90 and subsequently determined that
it was not of any use for my BN1 (the shaft is too short and requires too
much of a rube goldberg device to connect to the distributor drive on a
100).

That being said, this will work in any 4 cyl LBC equipped with a proper
dizzy drive dog - i.e. minis, Austin A50s, 1100s, spitfires, TR4s, etc etc.

If interested, I am happy to sell this at a substantial discount to what I
paid for it.

Best Regards,

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Tue Jan 27 04:34:37 2009
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:34:37 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Australia Day
Message-ID: <B2F4EEF3B40D4D12BB10986BCF6105EC@tm4>

Joe,

I even know that the highest mountain in Australia is called Mount
Kosciuszko..  
I was wondering for a long time why you did not change it, after all, it is
impossible to pronounce... :-)

Best,

Tadek



Message: 7
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:49:22 +1100
From: 
Subject: [Healeys] Australia Day
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Message-ID: <20090127114922.228025fhnm930mqa at webmail.hotkey.net.au>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

Just a few comments; 

I am impressed someone knows there is an Australia and that it is not the
small mountainous country nexy to Germany,BUT to know of Australia Day that
deserves some sort of immediate ENTRY VISA 

From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Tue Jan 27 04:59:27 2009
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 06:59:27 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Alternator figured out!  A Big Thanks and yet,
 more wiring  decisions!
In-Reply-To: <000301c9801f$5a849670$0f8dc350$@com>
References: <000001c97f22$518a6610$f49f3230$@com>
	<SNT103-W66A4BC0FFA0FCD9BE2A165D5CA0@phx.gbl>
	<001b01c98010$20cfef60$626fce20$@com>
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	<000301c9801f$5a849670$0f8dc350$@com>
Message-ID: <497EF71F.4010806@earthlink.net>

I'm going to guess that they're for the horns. They attach to the harness 
that goes across the front of the chassis - on either side of the radiator.

Bob

Randy Dickson wrote:
>
> 
> Another wiring question that I have is, I have two wiring harnesses that
> came with my wiring harness order to AH Spares 6 years ago.  They each
> possess two wires  one with brown/green and brown/black wires.  They are
> identical.  They have female spade connectors at one end and female bullet
> connector receptacles at the other.  They are about 20 inches long.  Where
> do they go?????

From bjcap at optonline.net  Tue Jan 27 06:38:52 2009
From: bjcap at optonline.net (Carroll A Phillips)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:38:52 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] re convertible top drain channel
Message-ID: <68C7AF41E59749C88E9187AB0F5F5C4D@carrolls>

The top rear locating strip was sprayed, the top drain channel was brushed 
on, every BJ8 ive seen (original) has brushmarks and drips, very evident of 
a quick assembly line type of job. And yes it is glossy and smooth  (mostly 
the paint lays down when brushed)

Carroll Phillips 

From jarowe at westnet.com.au  Tue Jan 27 07:15:03 2009
From: jarowe at westnet.com.au (John Rowe)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:15:03 +0900
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  Australia Day
Message-ID: <01cd01c98089$a68070c0$0200a8c0@DadP4>

> Hi Tadeusz
>
> We all learnt this in primary school. It's pronounced as it is spelt.
>
> If nothing else we are adaptable.
>
> cheers from west oz
>
> John
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tadeusz Malkiewicz" <tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl>
> To: <healeys at autox.team.net>; <sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 8:34 PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Australia Day
>
>
>> Joe,
>>
>> I even know that the highest mountain in Australia is called Mount
>> Kosciuszko..
>> I was wondering for a long time why you did not change it, after all, it 
>> is
>> impossible to pronounce... :-)
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Tadek

From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Tue Jan 27 08:07:45 2009
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 07:07:45 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] re convertible top drain channel
In-Reply-To: <68C7AF41E59749C88E9187AB0F5F5C4D@carrolls>
References: <68C7AF41E59749C88E9187AB0F5F5C4D@carrolls>
Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502905@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>

Thanks,
That answers it.
Ken Freese
65 BJ8

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Carroll A Phillips
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 5:39 AM
To: healey list
Subject: [Healeys] re convertible top drain channel

The top rear locating strip was sprayed, the top drain channel was
brushed on, every BJ8 ive seen (original) has brushmarks and drips, very
evident of a quick assembly line type of job. And yes it is glossy and
smooth  (mostly the paint lays down when brushed)

Carroll Phillips

From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Tue Jan 27 08:24:20 2009
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 07:24:20 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 top missing seal
Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502909@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>

Is there really a rear seal at the intersection of the top to the drain
channel? The parts book shows one sort of and Moss catalog shows them as
N/A. I don't recall ever seeing one.
Maybe this is just a strip of mastic type stuff?

Thanks,
Ken Freese
65 BJ8

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Tue Jan 27 10:55:40 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:55:40 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 top missing seal
References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502909@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
Message-ID: <BF58856B9F38403F855F0CEF80C23B79@ophrdc.org>

I have an old original here and it just seems to be a thin black strip of 
rubber that is formed into a J shape to glue between top clipping hoop and 
drain channel flange.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Freese, Ken" <Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com>
To: "healey list" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 10:24 AM
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 top missing seal


> Is there really a rear seal at the intersection of the top to the drain
> channel? The parts book shows one sort of and Moss catalog shows them as
> N/A. I don't recall ever seeing one.
> Maybe this is just a strip of mastic type stuff?
>
> Thanks,
> Ken Freese
> 65 BJ8
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From mgcharlie at comcast.net  Tue Jan 27 11:38:57 2009
From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:38:57 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Triplex windscreens and .45s don't mix
Message-ID: <497F54C1.3060207@comcast.net>

I have heard that Triplex windscreens are available for British cars 
through Pilkington's vintage windshield service.  Can some one point me 
in the right direction to find out more about this?

As some of you may recall, I have a 1960 BT7 with 13,800 miles on it 
that is an all factory original car.  Last night I noticed that the 
windshield was smashed in the right bottom corner and then found that 
some kind soul had shot a bullet through the garage door on my 
building.  Had it been 4" to the right, it would have missed the car 
entirely, but it first hit the turnbuckle on that side of the dash, 
sheared it off, then went along the top of the dash pad, just taking a 
1" swath through the covering and a bit of the jute underlay, then it 
hit the windshield frame and the force and bending of the frame exploded 
the windshield.

So I need a used windshield preferably with a similar date code on it or 
a new one as close as possible to the original.  I found some info to 
decipher the date code, but haven't had a chance yet to apply it.  I 
remember that there is a 59 on it since the car was built in late 1959, 
but need to check if there are dots to determine the month.

The other problem is the dash top "vinyl" material which I don't believe 
is available any more. I have some similar original material from my '62 
that has been replaced in my restoration of that car, but I don't think 
that the original stuff can be patched without being noticeable.  I've 
heard of vinyl repair.  Does anyone know if it can actually be done?

Any and all ideas are welcome.

Thanks.
Charlie Baldwin
York, PA

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From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Tue Jan 27 11:41:46 2009
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:41:46 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] 4 cyl 123 Ignition for sale
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0901262145i133118c9g2302de09529d52e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <ff59076c0901262145i133118c9g2302de09529d52e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <87E02DB0-6B09-4473-A775-02079AB74E84@sbcglobal.net>

The 123 ignition distributor for the 100/4 comes with an adaptor to  
attach the original 100/4 distributor drive.




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

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Jan 26, 2009, at 9:45 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote:

> All -
>
> I have a brand new 4-cyl 123 Ignition for Lucas/British cars.
>
> I purchased this dizzy for my BN1 &/or A90 and subsequently  
> determined that
> it was not of any use for my BN1 (the shaft is too short and  
> requires too
> much of a rube goldberg device to connect to the distributor drive  
> on a
> 100).
>
> That being said, this will work in any 4 cyl LBC equipped with a  
> proper
> dizzy drive dog - i.e. minis, Austin A50s, 1100s, spitfires, TR4s,  
> etc etc.
>
> If interested, I am happy to sell this at a substantial discount to  
> what I
> paid for it.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '64 BJ8
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From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Tue Jan 27 11:46:31 2009
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:46:31 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Vinyl repair
In-Reply-To: <497F54C1.3060207@comcast.net>
References: <497F54C1.3060207@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502918@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>

I had a local guy repair a cigarette burn hole in my red BJ8 vinyl seat
last summer. It is perfect. He applied some graining.
Ken Freese
65 BJ8

-

From westonkeyes at hotmail.com  Tue Jan 27 12:00:48 2009
From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com (Weston Keyes)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:00:48 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Rubber anti rattle for bonnett installation
Message-ID: <BAY114-W32EBBAE93B0336DA1A8EEEBACB0@phx.gbl>

Hello Folks,

     I'm installing the rubber anti rattle pieces for the bonnet on a BJ8. I
have rubber and a rivet and a copper washer. I assume the rivet head goes on
the inside of the engine bay with washer between the head and the rubber. Does
the rivet get peened over underneath the rubber after going through the body?

Also: How many per side? I see three holes on the right side and 2 on the
left.  I assume there is none in the middle of the left side because of the
mounding to keep water away from the carbs. Could someone tell me where that
moulding extends to as well.

Many Thanks
Wes Keyes
York,Maine

From rjh.co at tx.rr.com  Tue Jan 27 13:06:25 2009
From: rjh.co at tx.rr.com (rjhco)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:06:25 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Valve Spring Diameter
In-Reply-To: <GKEDJBJNDHLPKFGMKCEAOEIGDEAA.gregwilkinson@roadrunner.com>
References: <001101c84e96$09dbf490$0202a8c0@rac1>
	<GKEDJBJNDHLPKFGMKCEAOEIGDEAA.gregwilkinson@roadrunner.com>
Message-ID: <00cd01c980ba$bbdec120$339c4360$@co@tx.rr.com>

Anyone have a six cylinder valve spring handy and can measure the outside
diameter of the spring?

Thanks in advance.

Best regards,
Jim Hockert
Dallas, TX
BJ8 Open Roads

From gbrierton at hotmail.com  Tue Jan 27 14:02:55 2009
From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:02:55 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] endurance car(s)
Message-ID: <BLU107-DS24761341669A5F165E86CB3CB0@phx.gbl>

Are Dennis Welch Motorsports and Steve Pike building replicas of the same car?
Is the Welch car going to run at Bonneville?
GaryB

From 57healey at gmail.com  Tue Jan 27 14:26:13 2009
From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:26:13 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] endurance car(s)
In-Reply-To: <BLU107-DS24761341669A5F165E86CB3CB0@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU107-DS24761341669A5F165E86CB3CB0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <743b1e2f0901271326qb833414se0d2dac302d57158@mail.gmail.com>

I think Steve is building both the endurance and the landspeed cars,
Welch is building the Endurance car.  I would love to see any of them
run if they are open to the pubic

On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 3:02 PM, gary brierton <gbrierton at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Are Dennis Welch Motorsports and Steve Pike building replicas of the same car?
> Is the Welch car going to run at Bonneville?
> GaryB

-- 
Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX
1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."
1977 Newport '28

From haywoodone at hotmail.com  Tue Jan 27 15:00:23 2009
From: haywoodone at hotmail.com (George Haywood)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:00:23 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Rubber anti rattle for bonnett installation
In-Reply-To: <BAY114-W32EBBAE93B0336DA1A8EEEBACB0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY114-W32EBBAE93B0336DA1A8EEEBACB0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY137-W10591CC75D081B348375D4C8CB0@phx.gbl>

Wes,

Here is a picture of my completed engine bay.  You can see where the buffers
go and the molding strip on the left side by the carbs can be ordered from
anywhere but I got mine from British Car Specialists.  It came in the proper
length I believe--just slide it over the lip and you're good to go, but
somewhere in the archives is the length (somewhere around 36-37").

George



> From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:00:48 -0500
> Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Rubber anti rattle for bonnett installation
>
> Hello Folks,
>
> I'm installing the rubber anti rattle pieces for the bonnet on a BJ8.
>
> Also: How many per side? I see three holes on the right side and 2 on the
> left. I assume there is none in the middle of the left side because of the
> mounding to keep water away from the carbs. Could someone tell me where
that
> moulding extends to as well.
>
> Wes Keyes
>
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From vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com  Tue Jan 27 15:11:46 2009
From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com (Jean Caron)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:11:46 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 top missing seal
In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502909@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502909@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
Message-ID: <BAY103-W55C3EA815F4F0035D4927D1CB0@phx.gbl>

Ken:
Yes there is, it is made of rubber, fairly thin, in the shape of a reversed
"J" available from British Car Specialists.
Jean Caron> Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 07:24:20 -0800> From:
Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] BJ8
top missing seal> > Is there really a rear seal at the intersection of the top
to the drain> channel? The parts book shows one sort of and Moss catalog shows
them as> N/A. I don't recall ever seeing one.> Maybe this is just a strip of
mastic type stuff?> > Thanks,> Ken Freese> 65 BJ8>
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From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Tue Jan 27 15:29:56 2009
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:29:56 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] endurance car(s)
In-Reply-To: <BLU107-DS24761341669A5F165E86CB3CB0@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU107-DS24761341669A5F165E86CB3CB0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDBDD@itfexch5.central.det.win>

G'day

Before I go further I should disclose that I am taking care of the
publicity and public relations for Healeys Return to Bonneville.

In answer to your question Steve Pike is reconstruction both the
Endurance Car and Streamliner that ran at Bonneville in 1954. As said
the cars will be in 1954 guise as the Endurance car also ran at
Bonneville in 1953 and the Streamliner returned to the salt later with a
supercharged C-series six-cylinder.

Both cars will be fitted with 100S engines, DB gearboxes and the
Streamliner will be supercharged as original. The bodywork of both cars
are also as original.

The Endurance Car will be ready for the Historic races at Phillip
Island, Australia in March and both cars will be at Bonneville in
September.

The aim is to emulate the records set by the Donald Healey Motor Company
in 1954 within the confines of today rules and regulations.

There is a website where you can register to receive newsletters.

www.healeysreturntobonneville.com

Plus if you ask me nicely I will send you a copy of the second press
release including photos of John Healey inspecting the progress of both
cars.

According to the Denis Welsh website they have reconstructed the
Endurance Car for a client, but there is no mention of any Bonneville
attempts.

Best wishes

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of gary brierton
Sent: Wednesday, 28 January 2009 8:03 AM
To: healeys
Subject: [Healeys] endurance car(s)

Are Dennis Welch Motorsports and Steve Pike building replicas of the
same car?
Is the Welch car going to run at Bonneville?
GaryB
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From ynotink at msn.com  Tue Jan 27 18:50:37 2009
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:50:37 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Australia Day
In-Reply-To: <B2F4EEF3B40D4D12BB10986BCF6105EC@tm4>
References: <B2F4EEF3B40D4D12BB10986BCF6105EC@tm4>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W3776E2EEEFF03FFAC17683A5C80@phx.gbl>

Tadek,They probably don't change it BECAUSE it's unpronounceable.Bill
Lawrence> From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl> To: healeys at autox.team.net;
sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au> Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:34:37 +0100>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Australia Day> > Joe,> > I even know that the highest
mountain in Australia is called Mount> Kosciuszko..  > I was wondering for a
long time why you did not change it, after all, it is> impossible to
pronounce... :-)> > Best,> > Tadek> > > > Message: 7> Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009
11:49:22 +1100> From: > Subject: [Healeys] Australia Day> To:
healeys at autox.team.net> Message-ID:
<20090127114922.228025fhnm930mqa at webmail.hotkey.net.au>> Content-Type:
text/plain; charset="us-ascii"> > Just a few comments; > > I am impressed
someone knows there is an Australia and that it is not the> small mountainous
country nexy to Germany,BUT to know of Australia Day that> deserves some sort
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From ynotink at msn.com  Tue Jan 27 18:56:04 2009
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:56:04 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] endurance car(s)
In-Reply-To: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDBDD@itfexch5.central.det.win>
References: <BLU107-DS24761341669A5F165E86CB3CB0@phx.gbl>
	<3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDBDD@itfexch5.central.det.win>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W47214C28C77DE7E015666A5C80@phx.gbl>

>From what I gather from the website the DW effort is to exceed the records set
in 54, but they can't do it at Bonneville because the 10 mile circuit has been
closed to "protect wildlife" (Brine shrimp?) I think they will have trouble
doing it anywhere else, although maybe they could use Talladega...Bill
Lawrence> Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:29:56 +1100> From:
Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au> To: gbrierton at hotmail.com;
healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] endurance car(s)> > G'day> >
Before I go further I should disclose that I am taking care of the> publicity
and public relations for Healeys Return to Bonneville.> > In answer to your
question Steve Pike is reconstruction both the> Endurance Car and Streamliner
that ran at Bonneville in 1954. As said> the cars will be in 1954 guise as the
Endurance car also ran at> Bonneville in 1953 and the Streamliner returned to
the salt later with a> supercharged C-series six-cylinder.> > Both cars will
be fitted with 100S engines, DB gearboxes and the> Streamliner will be
supercharged as original. The bodywork of both cars> are also as original.> >
The Endurance Car will be ready for the Historic races at Phillip> Island,
Australia in March and both cars will be at Bonneville in> September.> > The
aim is to emulate the records set by the Donald Healey Motor Company> in 1954
within the confines of today rules and regulations.> > There is a website
where you can register to receive newsletters.> >
www.healeysreturntobonneville.com> > Plus if you ask me nicely I will send you
a copy of the second press> release including photos of John Healey inspecting
the progress of both> cars.> > According to the Denis Welsh website they have
reconstructed the> Endurance Car for a client, but there is no mention of any
Bonneville> attempts.> > Best wishes> > Patrick Quinn> Sydney, Australia> >
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[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of gary brierton> Sent:
Wednesday, 28 January 2009 8:03 AM> To: healeys> Subject: [Healeys] endurance
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the> same car?> Is the Welch car going to run at Bonneville?> GaryB>
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From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Tue Jan 27 19:00:32 2009
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:00:32 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] endurance car(s)
In-Reply-To: <BAY144-W47214C28C77DE7E015666A5C80@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU107-DS24761341669A5F165E86CB3CB0@phx.gbl>
	<3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDBDD@itfexch5.central.det.win>
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G'day Bill



That why I used the paragraph:



"The aim is to emulate the records set by the Donald Healey Motor
Company in 1954 within the confines of today's rules and regulations."



Hoo Roo



Patrick Quinn

Sydney, Australia



________________________________

From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE [mailto:ynotink at msn.com]
Sent: Wednesday, 28 January 2009 12:56 PM
To: Quinn, Patrick; G. Brierton; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Healeys] endurance car(s)



>From what I gather from the website the DW effort is to exceed the
records set in 54, but they can't do it at Bonneville because the 10
mile circuit has been closed to "protect wildlife" (Brine shrimp?) I
think they will have trouble doing it anywhere else, although maybe they
could use Talladega...



Bill Lawrence



> Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:29:56 +1100
> From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au
> To: gbrierton at hotmail.com; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] endurance car(s)
>
> G'day
>
> Before I go further I should disclose that I am taking care of the
> publicity and public relations for Healeys Return to Bonneville.
>
> In answer to your question Steve Pike is reconstruction both the
> Endurance Car and Streamliner that ran at Bonneville in 1954. As said
> the cars will be in 1954 guise as the Endurance car also ran at
> Bonneville in 1953 and the Streamliner returned to the salt later with
a
> supercharged C-series six-cylinder.
>
> Both cars will be fitted with 100S engines, DB gearboxes and the
> Streamliner will be supercharged as original. The bodywork of both
cars
> are also as original.
>
> The Endurance Car will be ready for the Historic races at Phillip
> Island, Australia in March and both cars will be at Bonneville in
> September.
>
> The aim is to emulate the records set by the Donald Healey Motor
Company
> in 1954 within the confines of today rules and regulations.
>
> There is a website where you can register to receive newsletters.
>
> www.healeysreturntobonneville.com
>
> Plus if you ask me nicely I will send you a copy of the second press
> release including photos of John Healey inspecting the progress of
both
> cars.
>
> According to the Denis Welsh website they have reconstructed the
> Endurance Car for a client, but there is no mention of any Bonneville
> attempts.
>
> Best wishes
>
> Patrick Quinn
> Sydney, Australia




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From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net  Tue Jan 27 20:43:03 2009
From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:43:03 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Triplex windscreens and .45s don't mix
In-Reply-To: <497F54C1.3060207@comcast.net>
References: <497F54C1.3060207@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20090127193940.01fe0300@pop.att.yahoo.com>

Hi Charlie,

I could not see the picture because the list took it out.

Quite sometime ago I had used the vinyl repair kits with success. 
With time and patience you can mix the vinyl repair powders to match 
the vinyl. I just did small tares though.

John

At 01:38 PM 1/27/2009 -0500, Charlie Baldwin wrote:

>I've heard of vinyl repair.  Does anyone know if it can actually be done?
>
>Any and all ideas are welcome.
>
>Thanks.
>Charlie Baldwin
>York, PA

From rich_holman at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 28 07:17:16 2009
From: rich_holman at yahoo.com (Rich Holman)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:17:16 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Just Curious
Message-ID: <499278.45101.qm@web56808.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

I was just curious if anyone has a WAG as to how many of the 70+K Big Healeys are still on the road.  There seems to be quite a large number of survivors.

Rich
57BN4

From CAWS52803 at aol.com  Wed Jan 28 07:42:55 2009
From: CAWS52803 at aol.com (CAWS52803 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:42:55 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Just Curious
Message-ID: <bcb.43cf68bc.36b1c8ef@aol.com>

Here is some details on the National 100/Six (BN4 & BN6) Registry:
 
                                          BN4                 BN6             
Unregistered                        Total
 
US/Canada                           644                 379                   
130                               1,153
Australia                                 98                  20              
       66                                  184
Netherlands                             54                  29                
      -                                     83
Germany                                 23                  17                
      6                                    46
Sweden                                   14                   3               
        -                                     17
United Kingdom                         4                    -                 
      -                                       4
France                                      3                    -            
           -                                       3
Total                                     840                 448             
      202                                1,490
Total Production                11,294              4,150                     
                                  15,444 
 
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From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Wed Jan 28 07:46:23 2009
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:46:23 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Just Curious
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References: <499278.45101.qm@web56808.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
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If memory serves me, this was done several years ago. Perhaps would be nice
to update the numbers.

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

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Rich Holman
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 9:17 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Just Curious

I was just curious if anyone has a WAG as to how many of the 70+K Big
Healeys are still on the road.  There seems to be quite a large number of
survivors.

Rich
57BN4
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From alexmm at roadrunner.com  Wed Jan 28 07:51:44 2009
From: alexmm at roadrunner.com (Alex)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:51:44 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Early Friday funnies Fw: duty
Message-ID: <B0E679828AE0489EBF14BB53A2C15E91@atc0f226cd3237>

>   It is a sin for an Islamic male to see any woman other than his wife
> naked and he must commit suicide if he does.
>
>  So next Sunday at 4:00 PM, all Australian women are asked to walk out of
> their house completely naked to help weed out any neighbourhood 
> terrorists.
>
>   Circling your block for one hour is recommended for this anti -
> terrorist effort. All men are to position themselves in deck chairs in
> front of their house to prove they are not terrorists and to demonstrate
> that they think it's okay to see nude women other than their wife and to
> show support for all Australian women.
>
>  And since the Koran also does not approve of alcohol, a cold six-pack at
> your side is further proof of your anti-terrorist sentiment.
> The Australian Government appreciates your efforts to weed out terrorists
> and applauds your participation in this anti terrorist activity.
>
>  IT IS YOUR DUTY TO PASS THIS ON.
>
>
>
> We should wait till spring?


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From bspidell at comcast.net  Wed Jan 28 08:39:07 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:39:07 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Just Curious
Message-ID: <012820091539.7541.49807C1B0001C40B00001D75220702155304040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net>

Supposedly, of the 640 original 'factory' 100Ms only about 3,000 still exist.


(sorry)


Bob

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 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "John Sims" <ahbn6 at verizon.net>
> If memory serves me, this was done several years ago. Perhaps would be nice
> to update the numbers.
> 
> John Sims, BN6
> Aberdeen, NJ
>  
> www.healey6.com
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Rich Holman
> Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 9:17 AM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Just Curious
> 
> I was just curious if anyone has a WAG as to how many of the 70+K Big
> Healeys are still on the road.  There seems to be quite a large number of
> survivors.
> 
> Rich
> 57BN4
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

From jwbn6 at verizon.net  Wed Jan 28 10:23:03 2009
From: jwbn6 at verizon.net (jerry wall)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:23:03 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Healeys] TEXAS KOOLER LIVES !!
Message-ID: <21861235.164393.1233163383951.JavaMail.root@vms073.mailsrvcs.net>

   Through  the auspices of MOSS MOTORS the Texas Kooler has risen like a
   phoenix  in  the  form  of  a true Chinese copy..  the stock number is
   834-882. retail price $89.95 delivered to your front door.  all orders
   direct  to  MOSS  MOTORS.  The  North  Texas  Austin  Healey  Club has
   relinquished all rights to Moss Motors.
   cheers,
   JERRY WALL BN6
   ROWLETT, TX

From vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com  Wed Jan 28 10:53:11 2009
From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com (Jean Caron)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:53:11 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] TEXAS KOOLER LIVES !!
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That's all we need, more junk from China, likely won't fit or last like the
ones made in the US

Jean Caron> Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:23:03 -0600> From: jwbn6 at verizon.net>
To: healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] TEXAS KOOLER LIVES !!> >
Through the auspices of MOSS MOTORS the Texas Kooler has risen like a> phoenix
in the form of a true Chinese copy.. the stock number is> 834-882. retail
price $89.95 delivered to your front door. all orders> direct to MOSS MOTORS.
The North Texas Austin Healey Club has> relinquished all rights to Moss
Motors.> cheers,> JERRY WALL BN6> ROWLETT, TX>
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From jwbn6 at verizon.net  Wed Jan 28 11:07:05 2009
From: jwbn6 at verizon.net (jerry wall)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:07:05 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Healeys] TEXAS KOOLER LIVES !!
Message-ID: <18043465.163747.1233166025548.JavaMail.root@vms069.mailsrvcs.net>

   yes.  reproduced  faithfully from one mfg in fort worth, tx for hayden
   fans.   it's  the  same  except  it's  yellow, moulded in, rather than
   white.  it's the very same.
   JERRY WALL BN6
   ROWLETT, TX
   Jan 28, 2009 11:51:09 AM, dwflagg at juno.com wrote:

     Jerry,
     I  know  what  a  Chinese copy is, but does that also mean they are
     being made there? Thanks.
     Regards,
     Doug
     Through the auspices of MOSS MOTORS the Texas Kooler has risen like
     a
     phoenix in the form of a true Chinese copy.. the stock number is
     834-882.  retail  price  $89.95  delivered  to your front door. all
     orders
     direct to MOSS MOTORS. The North Texas Austin Healey Club has
     relinquished all rights to Moss Motors.
     cheers,
     JERRY WALL BN6
     ROWLETT, TX
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From Healey100M at gmail.com  Wed Jan 28 11:22:36 2009
From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:22:36 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] TEXAS KOOLER LIVES !!
In-Reply-To: <BAY103-W35A877BD2CD254DAF6A807D1C80@phx.gbl>
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I thought the original molds were destroyed by accident.

Makes you wonder what standards these are made to!

Randy

Randy Hicks
'56 100M
'62 BN7 MkII
'65 BJ8
'53 MGTD
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On Jan 28, 2009, at 12:53 PM, Jean Caron wrote:

> That's all we need, more junk from China, likely won't fit or last  
> like the
> ones made in the US
>
> Jean Caron> Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:23:03 -0600> From: jwbn6 at verizon.net 
> >
> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] TEXAS KOOLER LIVES !! 
> > >
> Through the auspices of MOSS MOTORS the Texas Kooler has risen like  
> a> phoenix
> in the form of a true Chinese copy.. the stock number is> 834-882.  
> retail
> price $89.95 delivered to your front door. all orders> direct to  
> MOSS MOTORS.
> The North Texas Austin Healey Club has> relinquished all rights to  
> Moss
> Motors.> cheers,> JERRY WALL BN6> ROWLETT, TX>
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From 1968xke at gmail.com  Wed Jan 28 11:29:53 2009
From: 1968xke at gmail.com (Randall Harris)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:29:53 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] TEXAS KOOLER LIVES !!
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Speaking of Texas Kooler - I've had mine installed for 8 years.  Works like
a charm.  Never bothered to paint it but now I'm thinking it might be a good
idea to spruce it up a bit.  Anyone know if the Kooler can take a paint
job?  If so, what do I need to do to insure the paint sticks?
Thanks
Randy



On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 9:53 AM, Jean Caron <
vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com> wrote:

> That's all we need, more junk from China, likely won't fit or last like the
> ones made in the US
>
> Jean Caron> Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:23:03 -0600> From: jwbn6 at verizon.net
> >
> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] TEXAS KOOLER LIVES !!> >
> Through the auspices of MOSS MOTORS the Texas Kooler has risen like a>
> phoenix
> in the form of a true Chinese copy.. the stock number is> 834-882. retail
> price $89.95 delivered to your front door. all orders> direct to MOSS
> MOTORS.
> The North Texas Austin Healey Club has> relinquished all rights to Moss
> Motors.> cheers,> JERRY WALL BN6> ROWLETT, TX>
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From jwbn6 at verizon.net  Wed Jan 28 11:55:36 2009
From: jwbn6 at verizon.net (jerry wall)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:55:36 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Healeys] TEXAS KOOLER LIVES !!
Message-ID: <24542392.164491.1233168936708.JavaMail.root@vms063.mailsrvcs.net>

   randy,
   you'll  need to remove it.  degrease with mineral spirits or something
   similar.   i  used  to  recommend  a  light sanding and then krylon in
   either  jolhn  deere  yellow or red, whichever is appropriate for your
   car.   i might be inclined to use some of the new paints developed for
   plastics.   i  used  one  of these, in black, for my turn signal/ horn
   button surround several years ago and it has held up very well.
   cheers,
   JERRY WALL BN6
   ROWLETT, TX
   Jan 28, 2009 12:29:54 PM, 1968xke at gmail.com wrote:

     Speaking  of  Texas  Kooler  - I've had mine installed for 8 years.
     Works  like  a  charm.   Never  bothered  to  paint  it but now I'm
     thinking  it  might  be  a good idea to spruce it up a bit.  Anyone
     know  if the Kooler can take a paint job?  If so, what do I need to
     do to insure the paint sticks?
     Thanks
     Randy

   On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 9:53 AM, Jean Caron
   <vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com> wrote:

     That's  all we need, more junk from China, likely won't fit or last
     like the
     ones made in the US
     Jean   Caron>   Date:  Wed,  28  Jan  2009  11:23:03  -0600>  From:
     jwbn6 at verizon.net>
     To:  healeys at autox.team.net>  Subject: [Healeys] TEXAS KOOLER LIVES
     !!> >

   Through the auspices of MOSS MOTORS the Texas Kooler has risen like a>
   phoenix
   in  the  form  of  a true Chinese copy.. the stock number is> 834-882.
   retail
   price  $89.95 delivered to your front door. all orders> direct to MOSS
   MOTORS.
   The  North  Texas  Austin  Healey Club has> relinquished all rights to
   Moss
   Motors.> cheers,> JERRY WALL BN6> ROWLETT, TX>
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From jwbn6 at verizon.net  Wed Jan 28 11:58:14 2009
From: jwbn6 at verizon.net (jerry wall)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:58:14 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Healeys] TEXAS KOOLER LIVES !!
Message-ID: <7028411.164644.1233169094434.JavaMail.root@vms063.mailsrvcs.net>

   that  is  true.   a  new  mould was made using an original fan for the
   specs.
   JERRY WALL BN6
   ROWLETT, TX
   Jan 28, 2009 12:22:39 PM, Healey100M at gmail.com wrote:

     I thought the original molds were destroyed by accident.
     Makes you wonder what standards these are made to!
     Randy
     Randy Hicks
     '56 100M
     '62 BN7 MkII
     '65 BJ8
     '53 MGTD
     Healey100M at gmail.com
     On Jan 28, 2009, at 12:53 PM, Jean Caron wrote:
     >  That's  all  we  need, more junk from China, likely won't fit or
     last
     > like the
     > ones made in the US
     >
     >  Jean  Caron>  Date:  Wed,  28  Jan  2009  11:23:03  -0600> From:
     jwbn6 at verizon.net
     > >
     > To: healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] TEXAS KOOLER LIVES
     !!
     > > >
     >  Through  the  auspices of MOSS MOTORS the Texas Kooler has risen
     like
     > a> phoenix
     >  in  the  form  of  a  true  Chinese  copy.. the stock number is>
     834-882.
     > retail
     > price $89.95 delivered to your front door. all orders> direct to
     > MOSS MOTORS.
     >  The  North Texas Austin Healey Club has> relinquished all rights
     to
     > Moss
     > Motors.> cheers,> JERRY WALL BN6> ROWLETT, TX>
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From ktee20 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 28 14:21:15 2009
From: ktee20 at gmail.com (keith taylor)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:21:15 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] A70 Motor rebore to 100
Message-ID: <5a607cf80901281321j5e323434oc581a8a43ef956b3@mail.gmail.com>

Are there any issues reboring an A70 motor (2.2 lt) out to 100 spec. 3.43"
Q1  Is there enough "meat" in the bore to do this ?
Q2  Any other pitfalls apart from no tacho. drive

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

From britishcars at shaw.ca  Wed Jan 28 15:23:56 2009
From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:23:56 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] TEXAS KOOLER LIVES !!
In-Reply-To: <82e6c8990901281029m49505618k1ad06cfeff4df5b8@mail.gmail.com>
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I painted mine yellow....no problems.....

Made certain that the paint adhered to plastic.

Make sure you wash with solvent first......wax from mold will stop adhesion.

Paul

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Randall Harris
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 10:30 AM
To: Jean Caron
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] TEXAS KOOLER LIVES !!

Speaking of Texas Kooler - I've had mine installed for 8 years.  Works like
a charm.  Never bothered to paint it but now I'm thinking it might be a good
idea to spruce it up a bit.  Anyone know if the Kooler can take a paint
job?  If so, what do I need to do to insure the paint sticks?
Thanks
Randy



On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 9:53 AM, Jean Caron <
vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com> wrote:

> That's all we need, more junk from China, likely won't fit or last like
the
> ones made in the US
>
> Jean Caron> Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:23:03 -0600> From: jwbn6 at verizon.net
> >
> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] TEXAS KOOLER LIVES !!> >
> Through the auspices of MOSS MOTORS the Texas Kooler has risen like a>
> phoenix
> in the form of a true Chinese copy.. the stock number is> 834-882. retail
> price $89.95 delivered to your front door. all orders> direct to MOSS
> MOTORS.
> The North Texas Austin Healey Club has> relinquished all rights to Moss
> Motors.> cheers,> JERRY WALL BN6> ROWLETT, TX>
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From britishcars at shaw.ca  Wed Jan 28 15:50:04 2009
From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:50:04 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] A70 Motor rebore to 100
In-Reply-To: <5a607cf80901281321j5e323434oc581a8a43ef956b3@mail.gmail.com>
References: <5a607cf80901281321j5e323434oc581a8a43ef956b3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F5F6F5A646F842B8A9A4014BD907BB3C@ecarecenters.net>

If your going to push the envelope, you should probably have a sonic test
done to ensure that there is enough "meat" to achieve this......you want to
have at least 180" left over so that you get good heat distribution as well
as room to bore out again if required.

The sonic test will also tell the machinist to offset the bores if necessary
to center the bores.

Paul

-----Original Message-----
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On Behalf Of keith taylor
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 1:21 PM
To: healeys
Subject: [Healeys] A70 Motor rebore to 100

Are there any issues reboring an A70 motor (2.2 lt) out to 100 spec. 3.43"
Q1  Is there enough "meat" in the bore to do this ?
Q2  Any other pitfalls apart from no tacho. drive

Keith Taylor
Wamberal   OZ
BN1
BN2
100M....if I ever finish them
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From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Wed Jan 28 17:07:36 2009
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:07:36 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] TEXAS KOOLER LIVES !!
In-Reply-To: <8D2D2C2193B749CBAB2E2F2F86F1B002@ecarecenters.net>
References: <21861235.164393.1233163383951.JavaMail.root@vms073.mailsrvcs.net>
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Message-ID: <d49b03130901281607q28fd74a4r70c9160e997ab80@mail.gmail.com>

Moss Motors had no info on the stock number you quoted.  Also, I ahve BN2.
Didn't the Texas Cooler come with an adapter for the 100-4 models?
Mike MacLean
56 BN2
60 AN5

On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 2:23 PM, PG <britishcars at shaw.ca> wrote:

> I painted mine yellow....no problems.....
>
> Made certain that the paint adhered to plastic.
>
> Make sure you wash with solvent first......wax from mold will stop
> adhesion.
>
> Paul
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:
> healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Randall Harris
> Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 10:30 AM
> To: Jean Caron
> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] TEXAS KOOLER LIVES !!
>
> Speaking of Texas Kooler - I've had mine installed for 8 years.  Works like
> a charm.  Never bothered to paint it but now I'm thinking it might be a
> good
> idea to spruce it up a bit.  Anyone know if the Kooler can take a paint
> job?  If so, what do I need to do to insure the paint sticks?
> Thanks
> Randy
>
>
>
> On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 9:53 AM, Jean Caron <
> vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > That's all we need, more junk from China, likely won't fit or last like
> the
> > ones made in the US
> >
> > Jean Caron> Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:23:03 -0600> From:
> jwbn6 at verizon.net
> > >
> > To: healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] TEXAS KOOLER LIVES !!> >
> > Through the auspices of MOSS MOTORS the Texas Kooler has risen like a>
> > phoenix
> > in the form of a true Chinese copy.. the stock number is> 834-882. retail
> > price $89.95 delivered to your front door. all orders> direct to MOSS
> > MOTORS.
> > The North Texas Austin Healey Club has> relinquished all rights to Moss
> > Motors.> cheers,> JERRY WALL BN6> ROWLETT, TX>
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Wed Jan 28 19:38:33 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:38:33 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Heat shield material advice needed--NON Healey
Message-ID: <d43.332c1137.36b270a9@aol.com>

I have made a sheet metal heat shield that goes between the tubular  header 
and the carbs on the MGA engine in my Elva and would like to back it  with some 
heat-insulating material.  I know that folks have used various  construction 
materials such as Hardy Board to replicate the original asbestos  panels on 
the toe box and firewall but I wonder if it is actually a good  insulator?  Any 
opinions will be appreciated.
 
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From keithbailey5 at bigpond.com  Wed Jan 28 19:50:58 2009
From: keithbailey5 at bigpond.com (Keith Bailey)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:50:58 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Gland
Message-ID: <003701c981bc$6a0f6b80$0300000a@keitheacba02ac>

Can any one assist I an looking for a part believe is called a Gland It fits
in the balance tube between the two fuel
inlet manifolds on a BN1 I cannot find any of the spare parts suppliers who
carry this part or can any thing else be used
ie  a "O" ring or simular item
Regards Keith

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed Jan 28 20:20:06 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:20:06 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Gland
In-Reply-To: <003701c981bc$6a0f6b80$0300000a@keitheacba02ac>
References: <003701c981bc$6a0f6b80$0300000a@keitheacba02ac>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901281920u365744ekd03cc7febe077789@mail.gmail.com>

Keith -

This item is usually sold as part of the head gasket set for the 100
motor.  It is simply a Cork O ring, you might be able to cut one to
fit.

I believe ahead 4 healeys in the UK may sell this O ring  seperately.

Alan

On 1/29/09, Keith Bailey <keithbailey5 at bigpond.com> wrote:
> Can any one assist I an looking for a part believe is called a Gland It fits
> in the balance tube between the two fuel
> inlet manifolds on a BN1 I cannot find any of the spare parts suppliers who
> carry this part or can any thing else be used
> ie  a "O" ring or simular item
> Regards Keith
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From WLLDBL at aol.com  Wed Jan 28 20:22:27 2009
From: WLLDBL at aol.com (WLLDBL at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:22:27 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Retorque Head Q
Message-ID: <c8a.33207ea8.36b27af3@aol.com>

Alan,
 
Theoretically, engine should be cold, unless the manufacturer 
specifies otherwise.
 
Doug
 
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From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Wed Jan 28 21:05:35 2009
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:05:35 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Retorque Head Q
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References: <c8a.33207ea8.36b27af3@aol.com>
Message-ID: <COL106-W5758A4554421C31E08C9B1C0C90@phx.gbl>

I have to wade in on this. My notes - based upon 30 years of racing and using
both iron and aluminum heads - say: retorque the iron head when it is hot and
retorque the alloy head when it is cold. If I am wrong, Please advise, Richard
Mayor


> From: WLLDBL at aol.com> Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:22:27 -0500> To:
healey.nut at gmail.com; Healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Retorque
Head Q> > Alan,> > Theoretically, engine should be cold, unless the
manufacturer > specifies otherwise.> > Doug> > **************From Wall Street
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From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Wed Jan 28 21:06:39 2009
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:06:39 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Gland
In-Reply-To: <003701c981bc$6a0f6b80$0300000a@keitheacba02ac>
References: <003701c981bc$6a0f6b80$0300000a@keitheacba02ac>
Message-ID: <751d05480901282006m6c345305tc43bd0e846c874a6@mail.gmail.com>

Keith,

The Gland you are referring to is in fact a length of resin impregnated
twine that is wrapped around the balance tube and is compressed when the
plate for the balance tube is attached, thus forming the seal.  Yes I know
it looks like a sealing ring on the tube, but once used they cannot usually
be reused.  If you try to remove the ring the twine will unravel, and no
more ring.

Original gasket kits (NOS) used to supply this twine but newer kits do not.
One substitute is water pump packing twine but the last time I ordered some
from my usual restoration parts supplier what they sent me was much too
thick and stiff to use.

I do need to find some myself for several manifolds that I need to finish,
so when I do I'll let you and the list know.

Anyone else out there know of a supplier of the thin special twine I
descrbed?

Cheers,

Curt Arndt
Carlsbad, CA
'55 BN1, '60 AN5 :{) '72 RWA Midget, '06 Cooper S

On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 6:50 PM, Keith Bailey <keithbailey5 at bigpond.com>wrote:

> Can any one assist I an looking for a part believe is called a Gland It
> fits
> in the balance tube between the two fuel
> inlet manifolds on a BN1 I cannot find any of the spare parts suppliers who
> carry this part or can any thing else be used
> ie  a "O" ring or simular item
> Regards Keith
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From glemon at neb.rr.com  Wed Jan 28 21:23:47 2009
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:23:47 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Gland
In-Reply-To: <751d05480901282006m6c345305tc43bd0e846c874a6@mail.gmail.com>
References: <003701c981bc$6a0f6b80$0300000a@keitheacba02ac>
	<751d05480901282006m6c345305tc43bd0e846c874a6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8414DB01F5A242BDB95B9F4EDB5519F0@GregPC>

If the only purpose of the gland is sealing the manifold from vacuum leaks 
wouldn't careful cleaning of the mating surfaces and application of a 
suitable gasket sealant--hi temp silicone for instance--suffice to make it 
all work from a functional standpoint?  There is a regular flat gasket that 
fits between the balance pipe and manifold I believe.

Greg Lemon

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed Jan 28 21:26:43 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:26:43 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Retorque Head Q
In-Reply-To: <COL106-W5758A4554421C31E08C9B1C0C90@phx.gbl>
References: <c8a.33207ea8.36b27af3@aol.com>
	<COL106-W5758A4554421C31E08C9B1C0C90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901282026q2ac240dbr8b5e7f88a294c20f@mail.gmail.com>

I ended up retorquing it hot - I'll see if she blows up!


On 1/29/09, richard mayor <mayorrichard at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> I have to wade in on this. My notes - based upon 30 years of racing and
> using both iron and aluminum heads - say: retorque the iron head when it is
> hot and retorque the alloy head when it is cold. If I am wrong, Please
> advise, Richard Mayor
>
>
>> From: WLLDBL at aol.com> Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:22:27 -0500> To:
>> healey.nut at gmail.com; Healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys]
>> Retorque Head Q> > Alan,> > Theoretically, engine should be cold, unless
>> the manufacturer > specifies otherwise.> > Doug> > **************From Wall
>> Street to Main Street and everywhere in between, stay > up-to-date with
>> the latest news. (http://aol.com?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000023)>
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From rwil at sbcglobal.net  Wed Jan 28 22:02:46 2009
From: rwil at sbcglobal.net (Roland Wilhelmy)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:02:46 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Gland
In-Reply-To: <751d05480901282006m6c345305tc43bd0e846c874a6@mail.gmail.com>
References: <003701c981bc$6a0f6b80$0300000a@keitheacba02ac>
	<751d05480901282006m6c345305tc43bd0e846c874a6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <uhd2o4d85odq68lqmanac32l9sc24tq6l1@4ax.com>

A well and pump servicing company will have packing in various
diameters.  Probably the thinnest available would be best for the
Hundred.  The stuff for hose bibbs is pretty small and flexible, too.

One, or perhaps several O-rings of the right size would probably seal
just as well if you can find such.

In a pinch I would try cotton package twine with a lot of graphite
worked into it.  And maybe a bit of beeswax -- something to hold
everything together long enough to assemble.

-Roland
On Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:06:39 -0800, Curt wrote:

::Keith,
::
::The Gland you are referring to is in fact a length of resin impregnated
::twine that is wrapped around the balance tube and is compressed when the
::plate for the balance tube is attached, thus forming the seal.  Yes I know
::it looks like a sealing ring on the tube, but once used they cannot usually
::be reused.  If you try to remove the ring the twine will unravel, and no
::more ring.
::
::Original gasket kits (NOS) used to supply this twine but newer kits do not.
::One substitute is water pump packing twine but the last time I ordered some
::from my usual restoration parts supplier what they sent me was much too
::thick and stiff to use.
::
::I do need to find some myself for several manifolds that I need to finish,
::so when I do I'll let you and the list know.
::
::Anyone else out there know of a supplier of the thin special twine I
::descrbed?
::
::Cheers,
::
::Curt Arndt

From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Thu Jan 29 01:43:45 2009
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:43:45 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Gland
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0901281920u365744ekd03cc7febe077789@mail.gmail.com>
References: <003701c981bc$6a0f6b80$0300000a@keitheacba02ac>
	<ff59076c0901281920u365744ekd03cc7febe077789@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <miQxATDBxWgJFwYC@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Alan

Sorry but I have to disagree with you. The original material was 
certainly not cork. I might be lead; if not something very similar. It 
appears that something like string is encased in lead and then would 
around to make a ring. It is then compressed to shape so that when 
further compressed between the two internally tapered flanges it bites 
hard onto the smooth balance pipe.

About 50 years ago it was possible to purchase similar material for 
winding into water pump glands. An example being a Fordson Tractor of 
that vintage.

If it was lead then regulation might make this part illegal to sell so 
an alternative needs to be found but I would not have thought that cork 
would have been up to it.

Regards

>
>This item is usually sold as part of the head gasket set for the 100
>motor.  It is simply a Cork O ring, you might be able to cut one to
>fit.
>
>I believe ahead 4 healeys in the UK may sell this O ring  seperately.
>
>Alan
>
>On 1/29/09, Keith Bailey <keithbailey5 at bigpond.com> wrote:
>> Can any one assist I an looking for a part believe is called a Gland It fits
>> in the balance tube between the two fuel
>> inlet manifolds on a BN1 I cannot find any of the spare parts suppliers who
>> carry this part or can any thing else be used
>> ie  a "O" ring or simular item
>> Regards Keith

-- 
John Harper

From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Thu Jan 29 01:32:13 2009
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:32:13 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] A70 Motor rebore to 100
In-Reply-To: <5a607cf80901281321j5e323434oc581a8a43ef956b3@mail.gmail.com>
References: <5a607cf80901281321j5e323434oc581a8a43ef956b3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <gizwwXCNmWgJFw5n@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Keith

You might be lucky but my personal view is that the risk of failure 
having committed a lot of time and effort is that it is just not worth 
it.

There appears to be a variation in the quality of the castings. I had 
problems with taking an original 100 block out to only +040". After 
testing a pin prick was found in one bore and the only way to recover 
the block was to bore out further and fit a sleeve. As the extra metal 
was removed a significant hole emerged. The engine appears to be OK 
after 10,000 miles but I have always since been anxious that the engine 
might fail.

The other issue is corrosion inside the water jacket. The rough internal 
casting surface appears in some cases to attract corrosion. After 50+ 
years and inhibitors not being the 'in thing' it is surprising how much 
extra pitting there might be. It rather depends on how the engine has 
been looked after during its life. Something you most likely will not 
know anything about.

So it is not just how much metal is available. Something that it 
somewhat marginal but also the state of the metal that will be left 
after boring.

Regards

>Are there any issues reboring an A70 motor (2.2 lt) out to 100 spec. 3.43"
>Q1  Is there enough "meat" in the bore to do this ?
>Q2  Any other pitfalls apart from no tacho. drive
>
>Keith Taylor
>Wamberal   OZ
>BN1
>BN2
>100M....if I ever finish them
-- 
John Harper

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Thu Jan 29 02:19:06 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:19:06 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] A70 Motor rebore to 100
In-Reply-To: <gizwwXCNmWgJFw5n@jharper.demon.co.uk>
References: <5a607cf80901281321j5e323434oc581a8a43ef956b3@mail.gmail.com>
	<gizwwXCNmWgJFw5n@jharper.demon.co.uk>
Message-ID: <4981748A.1050101@chello.nl>

On old worn engines it is always wise to bore out the absolute minimum 
possible. There is not much to gain in BHP with slightly larger bores.
Pay attention to the head and manifolds. A substantial gain can be had 
when these are even blueprinted and polished, while further widening up, 
larger valves, free flow exhaust, Dell'Orto's or Webers, HC pistons, 
balancing etc. will show a much more effective performance increase.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


John Harper schreef:
> Keith
>
> You might be lucky but my personal view is that the risk of failure 
> having committed a lot of time and effort is that it is just not worth 
> it.
>
> There appears to be a variation in the quality of the castings. I had 
> problems with taking an original 100 block out to only +040". After 
> testing a pin prick was found in one bore and the only way to recover 
> the block was to bore out further and fit a sleeve. As the extra metal 
> was removed a significant hole emerged. The engine appears to be OK 
> after 10,000 miles but I have always since been anxious that the 
> engine might fail.
>
> The other issue is corrosion inside the water jacket. The rough 
> internal casting surface appears in some cases to attract corrosion. 
> After 50+ years and inhibitors not being the 'in thing' it is 
> surprising how much extra pitting there might be. It rather depends on 
> how the engine has been looked after during its life. Something you 
> most likely will not know anything about.
>
> So it is not just how much metal is available. Something that it 
> somewhat marginal but also the state of the metal that will be left 
> after boring.
>
> Regards
>
>> Are there any issues reboring an A70 motor (2.2 lt) out to 100 spec. 
>> 3.43"
>> Q1  Is there enough "meat" in the bore to do this ?
>> Q2  Any other pitfalls apart from no tacho. drive
>>
>> Keith Taylor
>> Wamberal   OZ
>> BN1
>> BN2
>> 100M....if I ever finish them

From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Thu Jan 29 03:32:05 2009
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:32:05 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Gland
In-Reply-To: <003701c981bc$6a0f6b80$0300000a@keitheacba02ac>
References: <003701c981bc$6a0f6b80$0300000a@keitheacba02ac>
Message-ID: <BtpITRHlWYgJFwde@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Following up on my previous email. Here is something that might work

http://www.cotswoldvintagetractors.com/fordson/product.php?productid=1615
6&cat=252&page=2

This supplier is in the UK but there will certainly be similar suppliers 
around the world.

Regards


>Can any one assist I an looking for a part believe is called a Gland It fits
>in the balance tube between the two fuel
>inlet manifolds on a BN1 I cannot find any of the spare parts suppliers who
>carry this part or can any thing else be used
>ie  a "O" ring or simular item
>Regards Keith

-- 
John Harper

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Jan 29 03:37:19 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:37:19 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Gland
In-Reply-To: <miQxATDBxWgJFwYC@jharper.demon.co.uk>
References: <003701c981bc$6a0f6b80$0300000a@keitheacba02ac>
	<ff59076c0901281920u365744ekd03cc7febe077789@mail.gmail.com>
	<miQxATDBxWgJFwYC@jharper.demon.co.uk>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901290237u6cc991eua89d2da88f260f19@mail.gmail.com>

John -

You are correct.  Disregard my previous erroneous advice!

Best,

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 4:43 PM, John Harper <ah at jharper.demon.co.uk> wrote:

> Alan
>
> Sorry but I have to disagree with you. The original material was certainly
> not cork. I might be lead; if not something very similar. It appears that
> something like string is encased in lead and then would around to make a
> ring. It is then compressed to shape so that when further compressed between
> the two internally tapered flanges it bites hard onto the smooth balance
> pipe.
>
> About 50 years ago it was possible to purchase similar material for winding
> into water pump glands. An example being a Fordson Tractor of that vintage.
>
> If it was lead then regulation might make this part illegal to sell so an
> alternative needs to be found but I would not have thought that cork would
> have been up to it.
>
> Regards
>
>
>> This item is usually sold as part of the head gasket set for the 100
>> motor.  It is simply a Cork O ring, you might be able to cut one to
>> fit.
>>
>> I believe ahead 4 healeys in the UK may sell this O ring  seperately.
>>
>> Alan

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Thu Jan 29 05:29:22 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:29:22 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Gland
Message-ID: <c41.50e05fac.36b2fb22@aol.com>

You can buy waxed twine at any sailmaking shop.
 
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In a  pinch I would try cotton package twine with a lot of graphite
worked into  it.  And maybe a bit of beeswax -- something to hold
everything  together long enough to assemble.




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From al at bighealey.org  Thu Jan 29 07:50:53 2009
From: al at bighealey.org (Al Fuller)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:50:53 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Mike Lempert
In-Reply-To: <5C12B706D6D74A289DB55FB70A0B7A59@OFFICE>
References: <5C12B706D6D74A289DB55FB70A0B7A59@OFFICE>
Message-ID: <004501c98220$fd19ca60$f74d5f20$@org>

Bob:

I put in an order for rear end gears some time ago, and haven't heard a
thing.  I have a couple of emails in to Mike Lempert, too.

If he is on the list, maybe these emails will spark a response...

Al Fuller
al at bighealey.org
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'65 BJ-8
'85 Rx-7


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Bob Yule
Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2009 8:14 AM
To: HEALEY LIST
Subject: [Healeys] Mike Lempert

    Anybody know if Mike Lempert is alive & well?  Don't seem to be able to
contact him by e-mail.
Cheers.......Bob
Check out our web site www.autofarm.net

From healeyguy at aol.com  Thu Jan 29 09:21:44 2009
From: healeyguy at aol.com (Healeyguy)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:21:44 -1000
Subject: [Healeys] Gland
In-Reply-To: <miQxATDBxWgJFwYC@jharper.demon.co.uk>
References: <003701c981bc$6a0f6b80$0300000a@keitheacba02ac>,
	<ff59076c0901281920u365744ekd03cc7febe077789@mail.gmail.com>,
	<miQxATDBxWgJFwYC@jharper.demon.co.uk>
Message-ID: <af127952.eb5c.4089.93d4.388ba43bbb92@aol.com>

Listers
While the historical information regarding original material stated is correct, gasket sets offered over the last 40 years have had a variety of materials.  Indeed I had several head gasket sets in the late 60's / early seventies that had a cork replacement, usually dried and split before they could be used.  In the 90's there were O-rings included in the sets. Several years ago, a visit to the local plumbing supply turned up a suitable replacement "gland". Not really a normal O-ring but similar and worked (still is) very well. 
Aloha
Perry


In a message dated 01/28/09 22:46:14 Hawaiian Standard Time, ah at jharper.demon.co.uk writes:
Alan 

Sorry but I have to disagree with you. The original material was 
certainly not cork. I might be lead; if not something very similar. It 
appears that something like string is encased in lead and then would 
around to make a ring. It is then compressed to shape so that when 
further compressed between the two internally tapered flanges it bites 
hard onto the smooth balance pipe. 

About 50 years ago it was possible to purchase similar material for 
winding into water pump glands. An example being a Fordson Tractor of 
that vintage. 

If it was lead then regulation might make this part illegal to sell so 
an alternative needs to be found but I would not have thought that cork 
would have been up to it. 

Regards 

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Thu Jan 29 09:41:36 2009
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:41:36 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Seat Belts
Message-ID: <034501c98230$7589b550$609d1ff0$@net>

Can anyone recommend a set of three point seat belts for a BN6 and where
they should be attached. At the present time I have a belt on just the
drivers side.

 

John Sims, BN6

Aberdeen, NJ

 

www.healey6.com

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Thu Jan 29 10:30:17 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:30:17 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Seat Belts
In-Reply-To: <034501c98230$7589b550$609d1ff0$@net>
References: <034501c98230$7589b550$609d1ff0$@net>
Message-ID: <4981E7A9.5010201@chello.nl>

Make sure the stalk is not to long. The buckle should be down low, the 
opening where backrest meats seatslab. The lapbelt should run over the 
upper thighs/ lower pelvis, never!!! over the abdomen.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


John Sims schreef:
> Can anyone recommend a set of three point seat belts for a BN6 and where
> they should be attached. At the present time I have a belt on just the
> drivers side.
>
>  
>
> John Sims, BN6
>
> Aberdeen, NJ
>
>  
>
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From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Jan 29 10:35:29 2009
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:35:29 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] FW:  MGA-jag
Message-ID: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJAEMGCGAA.shop@justbrits.com>

Holy mackerel & OMG !?!?!?!?!?

_______________________________________________

To: spridgets at autox.team.net

Subject: [Spridgets] MGA-jag

MGA-jag

( picture only )

www.ojaivintagevehicles.com/Photographs/1959_mg.jpg

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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Thu Jan 29 10:40:57 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:40:57 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] FW:  MGA-jag
In-Reply-To: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJAEMGCGAA.shop@justbrits.com>
References: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJAEMGCGAA.shop@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <4981EA29.60305@chello.nl>

BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

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From coll44 at msn.com  Thu Jan 29 10:41:06 2009
From: coll44 at msn.com (TERRY COLL)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:41:06 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Mike Lempert
In-Reply-To: <004501c98220$fd19ca60$f74d5f20$@org>
References: <5C12B706D6D74A289DB55FB70A0B7A59@OFFICE>
	<004501c98220$fd19ca60$f74d5f20$@org>
Message-ID: <BLU111-W58F400E78BDD559874296AC9C90@phx.gbl>

All,

I spoke with Mike about a month ago and he said he dropped the ball on that
last order of gear sets and would be trying to get another order going soon,
perhap spring-summer 2009.  He implied he has contact info on all who were on
the last order.

Terry Coll
'64 BJ8> From: al at bighealey.org> To: autofarm at cyg.net; healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:50:53 -0500> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mike Lempert> >
Bob:> > I put in an order for rear end gears some time ago, and haven't heard
a> thing. I have a couple of emails in to Mike Lempert, too.> > If he is on
the list, maybe these emails will spark a response...> > Al Fuller>
al at bighealey.org> '62 BT-7> '65 BJ-8> '85 Rx-7> > > -----Original
Message-----> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]> On Behalf Of Bob Yule> Sent: Sunday,
January 25, 2009 8:14 AM> To: HEALEY LIST> Subject: [Healeys] Mike Lempert> >
Anybody know if Mike Lempert is alive & well? Don't seem to be able to>
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From jstmorris at yahoo.com  Thu Jan 29 10:45:06 2009
From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:45:06 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Seat Belts
In-Reply-To: <034501c98230$7589b550$609d1ff0$@net>
Message-ID: <662687.83316.qm@web30302.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi John;  To identify the original locations for seat belt placement, check
out this Austin Service Bulletin :
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 Thu, 1/29/09, John Sims <ahbn6 at verizon.net> wrote:

From: John Sims <ahbn6 at verizon.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Seat Belts
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Received: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 11:41 AM

Can anyone recommend a set of three point seat belts for a BN6 and where
they should be attached. At the present time I have a belt on just the
drivers side.



John Sims, BN6

Aberdeen, NJ



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From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Jan 29 12:38:44 2009
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:38:44 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] [Mgs] FW:  MGA-jag
In-Reply-To: <212325.35503.qm@web82302.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJOENBCGAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<That is wrong on SO many levels! >>

UNDERSTATEMENT, Rick.	UNDERSTATEMENT!!!!!

Ed

From ampole at hotmail.com  Thu Jan 29 13:03:03 2009
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:03:03 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Seat Belts
In-Reply-To: <034501c98230$7589b550$609d1ff0$@net>
References: <034501c98230$7589b550$609d1ff0$@net>
Message-ID: <SNT103-W5888430CC1ABB9493B8DE6D5C90@phx.gbl>

John

I believe the fitting instructions are also in the back of the factory
manual.

I picked up a brochure from this UK company who manufacture them in a wide
range of colours and fittings, not cheap though, but they will send you a
quote with breakdown:
http://www.quickfitsbs.com/

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From RAWDAWGS at aol.com  Thu Jan 29 13:03:49 2009
From: RAWDAWGS at aol.com (RAWDAWGS at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:03:49 EST
Subject: [Healeys] MGA-Jag
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From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com  Thu Jan 29 15:42:35 2009
From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:42:35 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Pertronix ignition, wires and coil choice?
Message-ID: <000001c98262$e22aa020$a67fe060$@com>

Fellow Healeyoids,

Having successfully completed the alternator  and negative ground
conversion, I'm now in search of a more reliable ignition system.  I want to
get a Pertronix system but what coil choice should I choose.  I no longer
have a stock coil, it has long since died.  Should I get a Pertronix coil or
a fancier looking Lucas Sport coil?  The Lucas Sport coil puts out 40,000
volts and from reading old posts it seems that such a large voltage might be
a detriment as arcing can occur.  I'm guessing that the Pertronix coil
produces the same intensity of voltage.  

 

Also, what about ignition wires?  Should I go with copper wires or the
filament type.  I do plan on putting a radio in but will most likely just
use the amp of the radio for my I-Pod.  Will static from copper wires be an
issue with the radio?  Could I just put resistor caps on the wires?  Thanks!

 

Randy

 

Healey Archaeologist

 

63 BJ7

60 BT7

66 Cobra Replica

06 Mini Cooper S

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Thu Jan 29 16:28:11 2009
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:28:11 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Pertronix ignition, wires and coil choice?
In-Reply-To: <000001c98262$e22aa020$a67fe060$@com>
References: <000001c98262$e22aa020$a67fe060$@com>
Message-ID: <038801c98269$40b7e3e0$c227aba0$@net>

After I did my Pertronix, I installed a Pertronix coil and new bumblebee
wires. Works like a charm.

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

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Randy Dickson
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 5:43 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Pertronix ignition, wires and coil choice?

Fellow Healeyoids,

Having successfully completed the alternator  and negative ground
conversion, I'm now in search of a more reliable ignition system.  I want to
get a Pertronix system but what coil choice should I choose.  I no longer
have a stock coil, it has long since died.  Should I get a Pertronix coil or
a fancier looking Lucas Sport coil?  The Lucas Sport coil puts out 40,000
volts and from reading old posts it seems that such a large voltage might be
a detriment as arcing can occur.  I'm guessing that the Pertronix coil
produces the same intensity of voltage.  

 

Also, what about ignition wires?  Should I go with copper wires or the
filament type.  I do plan on putting a radio in but will most likely just
use the amp of the radio for my I-Pod.  Will static from copper wires be an
issue with the radio?  Could I just put resistor caps on the wires?  Thanks!

 

Randy

 

Healey Archaeologist

 

63 BJ7

60 BT7

66 Cobra Replica

06 Mini Cooper S
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From bn1 at pacbell.net  Thu Jan 29 16:43:11 2009
From: bn1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:43:11 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Pertronix ignition, wires and coil choice?
In-Reply-To: <000001c98262$e22aa020$a67fe060$@com>
References: <000001c98262$e22aa020$a67fe060$@com>
Message-ID: <49823F0F.1000909@pacbell.net>

Hi Randy,

Unless another Lister has found a cheaper vendor, be sure to get the 
Pertronix from here:  
http://www.vintageperformance.com/retrorockets/austin_healey.htm  Not 
only are they substantially cheaper than the usual suspects, free 
shipping and handling is an added bonus. 

I'm running mine with a Sport coil simply because I already had a 
perfectly good one on the car.

HTH

Bill  Barnett
'53 BN1  (with fewer and fewer original parts all the time)

Randy Dickson wrote:
> Fellow Healeyoids,
>
> Having successfully completed the alternator  and negative ground
> conversion, I'm now in search of a more reliable ignition system.  I want to
> get a Pertronix system but what coil choice should I choose.  I no longer
> have a stock coil, it has long since died.  Should I get a Pertronix coil or
> a fancier looking Lucas Sport coil?  The Lucas Sport coil puts out 40,000
> volts and from reading old posts it seems that such a large voltage might be
> a detriment as arcing can occur.  I'm guessing that the Pertronix coil
> produces the same intensity of voltage.  
>
>  
>
> Also, what about ignition wires?  Should I go with copper wires or the
> filament type.  I do plan on putting a radio in but will most likely just
> use the amp of the radio for my I-Pod.  Will static from copper wires be an
> issue with the radio?  Could I just put resistor caps on the wires?  Thanks!
>
>  
>
> Randy
>
>  
>
> Healey Archaeologist
>
>  
>
> 63 BJ7
>
> 60 BT7
>
> 66 Cobra Replica
>
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From pennell at cox.net  Thu Jan 29 16:54:15 2009
From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:54:15 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Seat Belts
In-Reply-To: <034501c98230$7589b550$609d1ff0$@net>
Message-ID: <20090129185415.AT6QF.466746.imail@eastrmwml24>

John,

Several years ago I got a pair of excellent condition 3 point black belts from the rear seat of an XJ6.  Paid 40 for the set in a junk yard.  There are standard mounting points in the Healey as others have noted.

Since I was goint to mount them upside down it turns out there is a small plastic thingie inside which has to be removed so that they will retract.  Don't know if that is necessary if mounted on the rear fender well like on the big Healey.

Keith Pennell

---- John Sims <ahbn6 at verizon.net> wrote: 
> Can anyone recommend a set of three point seat belts for a BN6 and where
> they should be attached. At the present time I have a belt on just the
> drivers side.
> 
>  
> 
> John Sims, BN6
> 
> Aberdeen, NJ
> 
>  
> 
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From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com  Thu Jan 29 17:06:25 2009
From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:06:25 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Forgot to ask, plug choice?
In-Reply-To: <49823F0F.1000909@pacbell.net>
References: <000001c98262$e22aa020$a67fe060$@com>
	<49823F0F.1000909@pacbell.net>
Message-ID: <000301c9826e$97e0b7f0$c7a227d0$@com>

Fellow Healeyoids,

While I'm at it, what kind of plugs should I use other than the standard
Chumpion UN12Y?  I don't like them, it seems like they foul easily.  Could I
go to a platinum plug, of one of those fancy triple or quad pronged plugs?
Also, what heat range?  My engine has a BJ8 cam, polished head and will
eventually be running three carbs, and maybe headers.  I was thinking about
getting the plug wire ends that just clip on the plugs and are not shrouded.
A minimalistic look.  Thanks!




Randy

> Healey Archaeologist
>

> 63 BJ7

> 60 BT7

> 66 Cobra Replica

> 06 Mini Cooper S

From Warthodson at aol.com  Thu Jan 29 17:17:13 2009
From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:17:13 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Friday Truisms
Message-ID: <c17.53cd9f66.36b3a109@aol.com>

> Suppose you were an idiot. And  suppose you were a member of Congress. But
> then I repeat myself.
>  -Mark Twain
> 
> I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself  into prosperity is like a
> man standing in a bucket and trying to lift  himself up by the handle.
> -Winston Churchill
> 
> A  government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support
>  of Paul.
> -George Bernard Shaw
> 
> Democracy must be  something more than two wolves and a sheep voting on 
> what to have  for dinner.
> -James Bovard, Civil Libertarian (1994)
> 
>  Foreign aid might be defined as a transfer of money from poor people 
> in  rich countries to rich people in poor countries.
> -Douglas Casey,  Classmate of Bill Clinton at Georgetown University
> 
> Giving money  and power to government is like giving whiskey and car 
> keys to teenage  boys.
> -P.J. O'Rourke, Civil Libertarian
> 
> I don't  make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.
> -Will  Rogers
> 
> If you think health care is expensive now, wait until  you see what it 
> costs when it's free!
> -P.J.  O'Rourke
> 
> In general, the art of government consists of taking  as much money as
> possible from one party of the citizens to give to the  other.
> -Voltaire (1764)
> 
> Just because you do not take an  interest in politics doesn't mean politics
> won't take an interest in  you!
> -Pericles (430 B.C.)
> 
> No man's life, liberty, or  property is safe while the legislature is in
> session.
> -Mark  Twain (1866)
> 
> Talk is cheap...except when Congress does  it.
> -Unknown
> 
> The inherent vice of capitalism is  the unequal sharing of the 
> blessings. The inherent blessing of  socialism is the equal sharing of 
misery.
> -Winston  Churchill
>
> The only difference between a tax man and a  taxidermist is that the
> taxidermist leaves the skin.
> -Mark  Twain
> 
> The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of  folly is to fill
> the world with fools.
> -Herbert Spencer, English  Philosopher (1820-1903)
>
> There is no distinctly native American  criminal class...save Congress.
> -Mark Twain
> 
> What this  country needs are more unemployed politicians.
> -Edward Langley, Artist  (1928 - 1995)
>
> A government big enough to give you everything you  want is strong 
> enough to take everything you have.
> -Thomas  Jefferson
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Jan 29 17:19:30 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:19:30 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Pertronix ignition, wires and coil choice?
In-Reply-To: <000001c98262$e22aa020$a67fe060$@com>
References: <000001c98262$e22aa020$a67fe060$@com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901291619n7713da8dua036031a2f06a6d2@mail.gmail.com>

Randy -

Using the Pertronix increases the dwell, this means that you don't need some
uber-duper sparking coil to get a good spark with the set up - also as you
surmise, it may cause arching problems in the old Lucas dizzy set up.  A
standard off the shelf "universal" coil from Pep Boys or NAPA should be
sufficient, get a chrome one if you really want.

On the wires, you don't want to use modern suppression wires as the
carbon-filaments they use will break down in the Lucas screw cap - you must
use metal wires.    Lucas bumblebee wire is a good choice, with the Lucas
suppression ends on them works well (and there's no crackling on the
radio).  You can see what the Lucas suppresion end looks like here (#194):

http://www.vintagemotorspares.com/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/hodge?opendocument&part=2

Best,

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 6:42 AM, Randy Dickson <
rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com> wrote:

> Fellow Healeyoids,
>
> Having successfully completed the alternator  and negative ground
> conversion, I'm now in search of a more reliable ignition system.  I want
> to
> get a Pertronix system but what coil choice should I choose.  I no longer
> have a stock coil, it has long since died.  Should I get a Pertronix coil
> or
> a fancier looking Lucas Sport coil?  The Lucas Sport coil puts out 40,000
> volts and from reading old posts it seems that such a large voltage might
> be
> a detriment as arcing can occur.  I'm guessing that the Pertronix coil
> produces the same intensity of voltage.
>
>
>
> Also, what about ignition wires?  Should I go with copper wires or the
> filament type.  I do plan on putting a radio in but will most likely just
> use the amp of the radio for my I-Pod.  Will static from copper wires be an
> issue with the radio?  Could I just put resistor caps on the wires?
>  Thanks!

From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Thu Jan 29 17:23:39 2009
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:23:39 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Seat Belts
In-Reply-To: <034501c98230$7589b550$609d1ff0$@net>
Message-ID: <102453.46192.qm@web83301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

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--- On Thu, 1/29/09, John Sims <ahbn6 at verizon.net> wrote:

> From: John Sims <ahbn6 at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Seat Belts
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 8:41 AM
> Can anyone recommend a set of three point seat belts for a
> BN6 and where
> they should be attached. At the present time I have a belt
> on just the
> drivers side.
> 
>  
> 
> John Sims, BN6
> 
> Aberdeen, NJ
> 
>  
> 
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From jbumpus at shaw.ca  Thu Jan 29 18:15:06 2009
From: jbumpus at shaw.ca (john bumpus)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:15:06 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] front brakes BJ8
Message-ID: <EC26D402F7DB4D4B9939529AF36517C6@xphome>

  Has anyone tried EBC Green Stuff Brake Pads with their Sports Rotors

From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Thu Jan 29 18:44:16 2009
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 01:44:16 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] front brakes BJ8
In-Reply-To: <EC26D402F7DB4D4B9939529AF36517C6@xphome>
References: <EC26D402F7DB4D4B9939529AF36517C6@xphome>
Message-ID: <COL106-W3649E9B2CD56492E54497CC0C60@phx.gbl>

WHAT ARE SPORTS ROTORS?

> From: jbumpus at shaw.ca
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:15:06 -0800
> Subject: [Healeys] front brakes BJ8
>
>   Has anyone tried EBC Green Stuff Brake Pads with their Sports Rotors
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From jbumpus at shaw.ca  Thu Jan 29 20:13:05 2009
From: jbumpus at shaw.ca (john bumpus)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:13:05 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] brakes
Message-ID: <949E360DECCD41F1B77A44D3A116B32B@xphome>

 Slotted and drilled

From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Thu Jan 29 21:08:33 2009
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:08:33 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] brakes
In-Reply-To: <949E360DECCD41F1B77A44D3A116B32B@xphome>
References: <949E360DECCD41F1B77A44D3A116B32B@xphome>
Message-ID: <COL106-W27C79DBC515F97D2E18837C0C60@phx.gbl>

Well, now you have really got my attention. Sports rotors, "slotted and
drilled"?  I have seen slotted and I have seen drilled, but never slotted and
drilled. Drilled rotors are illegal in most vintage rulebooks, mainly because
they are prone to crack very quickly. Slotting is not illegal as far as I
know. But, I suspect "sports rotors" are for the street and that "look"
factor. BTW, for one of my street car projects, I have a new set of drilled
rotors that are still in the boxes (right and left, because they are
directional) that are plated in a beautiful gold-like color. Can't wait to see
how long that plating lasts after the brakes are actually applied. So, I would
really appreicate it if you would send me a  picture of "slotted and drilled"
rotors so I can share it with my racing buddies.  Thanks, Richard
> From: jbumpus at shaw.ca> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009
19:13:05 -0800> Subject: [Healeys] brakes> > Slotted and drilled>
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From fortee9er at yahoo.com  Thu Jan 29 21:11:31 2009
From: fortee9er at yahoo.com (Jorge Garcia)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:11:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] OT: Magazine back issues wanted
Message-ID: <557955.60183.qm@web54507.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

I am looking for back issues of Auto Italia magazine as well as Octane, and The Automobile. If you are cleaning out your closet and have some of these magazines please contact me off line.
Best Regards
Jorge

From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Thu Jan 29 22:19:38 2009
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:19:38 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Gland
In-Reply-To: <af127952.eb5c.4089.93d4.388ba43bbb92@aol.com>
References: <003701c981bc$6a0f6b80$0300000a@keitheacba02ac>
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While I have never seen the part in question, I have been following this
thread.  When I first read about the impregnated string, I thought of Oakum
used in plumbing with cast iron drain pipes.  Oakum is stuffed into a joint
between two pieces of cast iron and using a small piece of wood, and a
hammer it is hammered into a solid mass.  Usually then it is covered in
solder.
If for some reason you wanted a lead seal, go to a plumbing store and buy a
bag of lead wool.  Just like steel wool, but make out of lead.  This stuff
is used when you are joining plastic drain pipe to cast iron (where hot
solder would not be appropriate).  Again, the lead wool is stuffed into the
joint and hammered into a solid mass.
Rick

On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 8:21 AM, Healeyguy <healeyguy at aol.com> wrote:

> Listers
> While the historical information regarding original material stated is
> correct, gasket sets offered over the last 40 years have had a variety of
> materials.  Indeed I had several head gasket sets in the late 60's / early
> seventies that had a cork replacement, usually dried and split before they
> could be used.  In the 90's there were O-rings included in the sets. Several
> years ago, a visit to the local plumbing supply turned up a suitable
> replacement "gland". Not really a normal O-ring but similar and worked
> (still is) very well.
> Aloha
> Perry
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From lists at brits-n-pieces.com  Thu Jan 29 23:18:21 2009
From: lists at brits-n-pieces.com (Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken))
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 07:18:21 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Pertronix ignition, wires and coil choice?
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0901291619n7713da8dua036031a2f06a6d2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAPO6xBf31l1Dm6bMijCNPYbCgAAAEAAAAO5SE1qJV6FCulpt/a+tYkcBAAAAAA==@brits-n-pieces.com>

Increasing the dwell generally has the negative effect of long charging
times with low rpms. The coil gets hot and loses power after a while. So
increasing the dwell is no guarantee for a good spark at all times.

What do you refer to when you are saying "Pertronix"? The ignitor or the
complete dizzy? In case you want a reliable ignition system go for the
complete dizzy or a 123ignition. These systems work like a charm with high
voltage coils and carbon filament leads. No additional surpression needed,
no arcing, no crackling in the radio, no misfires, no hassle.

Eric

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Alan Seigrist
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 1:20 AM
To: Randy Dickson
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Pertronix ignition, wires and coil choice?

Randy -

Using the Pertronix increases the dwell, this means that you don't need some
uber-duper sparking coil to get a good spark with the set up - also as you
surmise, it may cause arching problems in the old Lucas dizzy set up.  A
standard off the shelf "universal" coil from Pep Boys or NAPA should be
sufficient, get a chrome one if you really want.

On the wires, you don't want to use modern suppression wires as the
carbon-filaments they use will break down in the Lucas screw cap - you must
use metal wires.    Lucas bumblebee wire is a good choice, with the Lucas
suppression ends on them works well (and there's no crackling on the radio).
You can see what the Lucas suppresion end looks like here (#194):

http://www.vintagemotorspares.com/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/hodge?opendocument&p
art=2

Best,

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com  Fri Jan 30 00:17:27 2009
From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:17:27 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] brakes
In-Reply-To: <COL106-W27C79DBC515F97D2E18837C0C60@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <GKEDJBJNDHLPKFGMKCEAOEHODMAA.gregwilkinson@roadrunner.com>

Look no further than Moss.
http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=59306&SortOrde
r=1

-----Original Message-----
 So, I would really appreicate it if you would send me a  picture of
"slotted and drilled"
rotors so I can share it with my racing buddies.  Thanks, Richard

From jbumpus at shaw.ca  Fri Jan 30 00:40:25 2009
From: jbumpus at shaw.ca (john bumpus)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:40:25 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] ebc Rotors
Message-ID: <CF4B1BE92E134BD09DDB3D5B4560A280@xphome>

Not the same as Moss go to ebc's web sight and follow the leads these are
dimpled,grooved and vented disks

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From bj8Healey at msn.com  Fri Jan 30 07:13:40 2009
From: bj8Healey at msn.com (James Sailer)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 07:13:40 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] front brakes BJ8
Message-ID: <SNT104-DS99364F781027E035E5AC7E9C60@phx.gbl>

John,  I put EBC Green Stuff pads on my BJ8 which is fitted with drilled and
slotted rotors.  They made a noticeable difference to me ...

Jim Sailer 66 BJ8



>  Has anyone tried EBC Green Stuff Brake Pads with their Sports Rotors

From bjsbj8 at gmail.com  Fri Jan 30 08:49:06 2009
From: bjsbj8 at gmail.com (Bob Johnson)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:49:06 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Bonneville Speed Record (not Healey)
Message-ID: <ce473f960901300749j203096baj29c7c30e7c8e7fc9@mail.gmail.com>

With Healeys being built (rebuilt?) to recreate Healey records at
Bonneville, I thought some of you might find this interesting. While I don't
care a bit about drag racing, I did tour his shop a couple of years back
with the Catawba Valley British Motor Club. Quite an interesting place.

http://www.thatsracin.com/topstories/story/21946.html

Notice the similarity between the shapes of the Healey and his vehicle,
although his is much, much longer.

Bob Johnson
BJ8

From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net  Fri Jan 30 09:00:42 2009
From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:00:42 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] windshield sprayer
Message-ID: <004f01c982f3$e792c830$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>

My wife tells me that after looking at Ken Freese's car, we have two left
sprayers.  They look all chrome, so before I see if one will reverse and ruin
the chrome, are they different?

Jerry

From westonkeyes at hotmail.com  Fri Jan 30 09:23:36 2009
From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com (Weston Keyes)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:23:36 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Battery hold down hole locations BJ8
Message-ID: <BAY114-W6F9F2BCC80D165943B6D4BAC60@phx.gbl>

Hello Folks,

    Where does the L shaped end of the battery hold down rods hook into the
car. I inherited a project car where the battery support was replaced. I
imagine the holes are in there that piece somewhere but that is a guess.

Any clues?

Thanks

Wes Keyes
York, Maine

From theswed at hotmail.com  Fri Jan 30 10:01:36 2009
From: theswed at hotmail.com (Kenny J)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:01:36 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Battery Suggestions
Message-ID: <BAY139-W5133E7B795F8CB6C88D2F3B3C60@phx.gbl>

I need a new battery for my Healey.   Anyone have any suggestions?  I was
interested in the sealed Optima but don't know much about it.


Kenny
61 BT7
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From bighealey at charter.net  Fri Jan 30 10:24:30 2009
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:24:30 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] windshield sprayer
In-Reply-To: <004f01c982f3$e792c830$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
Message-ID: <F9C9D40A830C4F74A9A77FECBC55A120@TRACY>

On mine they are the same.  They adjust.

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

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Jerry Costanzo
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 8:01 AM
To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net
Subject: [Healeys] windshield sprayer

My wife tells me that after looking at Ken Freese's car, we have two left
sprayers.  They look all chrome, so before I see if one will reverse and
ruin
the chrome, are they different?

Jerry
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From RonFineEsq at earthlink.net  Fri Jan 30 10:33:35 2009
From: RonFineEsq at earthlink.net (Ron Fine)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:33:35 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Battery Suggestions
References: <BAY139-W5133E7B795F8CB6C88D2F3B3C60@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <6BF9FBA64F5B41449122D4049163D9CB@XPS400>

I have had great success with the red top Optima battery in my Healey.  It's 
at least 6 years old and going strong.  It seems to hold a charge forever.
Ron


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kenny J" <theswed at hotmail.com>
To: "Healeys Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 9:01 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Battery Suggestions


>I need a new battery for my Healey.   Anyone have any suggestions?  I was
> interested in the sealed Optima but don't know much about it.
>
>
> Kenny

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Fri Jan 30 10:41:54 2009
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:41:54 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Battery Suggestions
In-Reply-To: <BAY139-W5133E7B795F8CB6C88D2F3B3C60@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY139-W5133E7B795F8CB6C88D2F3B3C60@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <A8B18230-49D5-4514-9454-6DBDA14EB5D5@sbcglobal.net>

Kenny, we use the optima in lots of cars. It has plenty of power and
with no acid there is no gassing problems and corrosion




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

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Jan 30, 2009, at 9:01 AM, Kenny J wrote:

> I need a new battery for my Healey.   Anyone have any suggestions?
> I was
> interested in the sealed Optima but don't know much about it.
>
>
> Kenny
> 61 BT7
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Fri Jan 30 12:12:05 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:12:05 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Battery hold down hole locations BJ8
References: <BAY114-W6F9F2BCC80D165943B6D4BAC60@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <B0AE559350B84FF49B0CFE85E722416B@ophrdc.org>

Wes,

In these two pictures you can see the little holed brackets attached to the 
outside edges of the L support brackets for the battery tray. The battery 
hold down J hooks hook into these holes.

Rich Chrysler


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Weston Keyes" <westonkeyes at hotmail.com>
To: "Ahealey Ahealey" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 11:23 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Battery hold down hole locations BJ8


> Hello Folks,
>
>    Where does the L shaped end of the battery hold down rods hook into the
> car. I inherited a project car where the battery support was replaced. I
> imagine the holes are in there that piece somewhere but that is a guess.
>
> Any clues?
>
> Thanks
>
> Wes Keyes
> York, Maine
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Fri Jan 30 12:15:39 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:15:39 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] windshield sprayer
References: <004f01c982f3$e792c830$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
Message-ID: <46D080621B9149FDA0242B264C6638CC@ophrdc.org>

Jerry,

Look closely at the spiggot ends. They should have screwdriver slots in the 
ends. You can carefully rotate these ends to aim the stream as needed. BTW, 
the spiggots face outboard, not inboard.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry Costanzo" <grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net>
To: <healeys at Autox.Team.Net>
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 11:00 AM
Subject: [Healeys] windshield sprayer


> My wife tells me that after looking at Ken Freese's car, we have two left
> sprayers.  They look all chrome, so before I see if one will reverse and 
> ruin
> the chrome, are they different?
>
> Jerry
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From Warthodson at aol.com  Fri Jan 30 17:05:12 2009
From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:05:12 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd:  Pertronix ignition, wires and coil choice?
Message-ID: <cb6.471fd2c4.36b4efb8@aol.com>

____________________________________
 From: Warthodson
To: eric.frenken at brits-n-pieces.com
Sent: 1/30/2009  12:30:11 P.M. Central Standard Time
Subj: Re: [Healeys] Pertronix ignition,  wires and coil choice?



If memory serves me right, the 123ignition distributor comes with  "multiple 
choice"  of advance curves. Other than a rolling road  dyno, how does the 
average amateur Healey owner pick the best  one? 
Gary 
 
 
In a message dated 1/30/2009 12:19:10 A.M. Central Standard Time,  
lists at brits-n-pieces.com writes:

In  case you want a reliable ignition system go for the
complete dizzy or a  123ignition.


 
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From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Fri Jan 30 17:15:10 2009
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:15:10 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] off topic-facebook
Message-ID: <6C2C2383FF724EF18B1F0E6A87A7831D@oscar>

What is the group name that was started for facebook? Anyone know?

Dave

 

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From rjswain at hotmail.com  Fri Jan 30 17:20:23 2009
From: rjswain at hotmail.com (Rick Swain)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:20:23 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Quetionable Healey Parts
Message-ID: <BAY112-W333017315A23D48BB1AC0EB5C70@phx.gbl>

A member of our local
British car club (Nova Scotia) bought an early 100 last fall. In addition to
the disassembled car, the seller also agreed to part with all the additional
parts he had accumulated when he began to restore the car. The buyer picked
up
most of the parts but had to return to Alberta for the winter. He was
surprised
to discover that the seller is now listing various Healey 100 parts for sale
on
Kijij. Although he lives in Nova Scotia he is listing the parts on the
Toronto
Kijij site. If you are considering a purchase of Healey parts from Kijij from
a
seller in Nova Scotia be aware that these parts have already been bought and
paid for.Rick Swain
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From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Jan 30 17:30:03 2009
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:30:03 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] FW: [9issa] - Extreme Prius = Friday Funnies
Message-ID: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJEEPJCGAA.shop@justbrits.com>

  -----Original Message-----
  From: Ed's Shop [mailto:shop at justbrits.com]
  Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 1:48 PM
  To: 9issa at justbrits.com
  Subject: [9issa] - Extreme Prius


  UNfri**ing REAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Be SURE to watch the video !!!!!!!!

   WISH I had the MONEY instead <G> !!!

  Subject: Extreme Prius


http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/22/the-most-obnoxiously-tuned-toy
ota-prius-ever/

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Fri Jan 30 17:34:58 2009
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:34:58 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] FW: [9issa] - Extreme Prius = Friday Funnies
In-Reply-To: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJEEPJCGAA.shop@justbrits.com>
References: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJEEPJCGAA.shop@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <03f401c9833b$c06c9360$4145ba20$@net>

Hey Ed, how come you are no longer using Tiny URL?  Wanted to join the rest
of us?

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

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Ed's Shop
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 7:30 PM
To: Healeys at Autox.Team.Net; Spridgets; Midgetsprite at Yahoogroups.Com;
Bugeye at Yahoogroups.Com; Jensen-Cars at British-Steel. Org
Subject: [Healeys] FW: [9issa] - Extreme Prius = Friday Funnies

  -----Original Message-----
  From: Ed's Shop [mailto:shop at justbrits.com]
  Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 1:48 PM
  To: 9issa at justbrits.com
  Subject: [9issa] - Extreme Prius


  UNfri**ing REAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Be SURE to watch the video !!!!!!!!

   WISH I had the MONEY instead <G> !!!

  Subject: Extreme Prius


http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/22/the-most-obnoxiously-tuned-toy
ota-prius-ever/
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From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Jan 30 17:47:13 2009
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:47:13 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] windshield sprayer
In-Reply-To: <46D080621B9149FDA0242B264C6638CC@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJGEPKCGAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<BTW, the spiggots face outboard, not inboard.>>

But the Ladies LOVE it when you do BOTH inboard
so they 'cross' when activated, Rich!!!  

It's the 'cute' factor!!!	LOL

Anon

From 57healey at gmail.com  Fri Jan 30 17:47:21 2009
From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:47:21 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] off topic-facebook
In-Reply-To: <6C2C2383FF724EF18B1F0E6A87A7831D@oscar>
References: <6C2C2383FF724EF18B1F0E6A87A7831D@oscar>
Message-ID: <743b1e2f0901301647u5d6694fbr7569cbfd48608514@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=1609101891&k=5ZA36ZVRT26M5CDHUB33V4

On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 6:15 PM, Dave Porter <frogeye at porterscustom.com> wrote:
> What is the group name that was started for facebook? Anyone know?
>
> Dave


-- 
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1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."
1977 Newport '28

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Jan 30 17:56:12 2009
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:56:12 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] FW: [9issa] - Extreme Prius = Friday Funnies
In-Reply-To: <03f401c9833b$c06c9360$4145ba20$@net>
Message-ID: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJKEPNCGAA.shop@justbrits.com>

This just in:

<<how come you are no longer using Tiny URL?  
Wanted to join the rest of us?>>

GROAN !!!!!   My VERY bad<G>!!!  
And to "The King of Espousers of tinyurl"!!!!!

Must have been a 'brain f*rt'<VBG>!!!! 

So here:

http://tinyurl.com/66zfcl

From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Fri Jan 30 18:05:58 2009
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:05:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Alt. conv
In-Reply-To: <000701c98314$16ebb360$44c31a20$@com>
Message-ID: <292548.95858.qm@web83302.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Randy ..You can bring your book up to date . We would need to know your last page number of your 1994 book , SEE BELOW ... Norman Nock

P.S  If you wanted a new book 2008 it is available at $35.00 + S&H
     We do have a book called Tuning LUCAS IGNITION $15.00 

      Tech Talk 2008 Update
This book now has 265 pages, and supplement pages are
now available to bring your issue up to date.  
30 cents per numbered page with index plus $2 US shipping
. Norman Nock,

Both our catalogs are on line and can be down loaded

  www.BritishCarSpecialists.Com

  check our catalogs now on line

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--- On Fri, 1/30/09, Randy Dickson <rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com> wrote:

> From: Randy Dickson <rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com>
> Subject: Alt. conv
> To: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net
> Date: Friday, January 30, 2009, 11:51 AM
> Norman,
> I got your schematic for the alternator conversion
> yesterday in the mail.
> Thank you very much.  I have your book Tech Talk dated
> 1994.  Do you have
> another book?  
> 
> Randy Dickson 
> Healey Archaeologist
> 63 BJ7
> 60 BT7

From jcavenaugh at mac.com  Fri Jan 30 18:19:30 2009
From: jcavenaugh at mac.com (James Cavenaugh)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:19:30 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Battery Suggestion
Message-ID: <5422A5FF-0021-48AF-83E4-DA34D6D8A8EA@mac.com>

I bought a Firestone "Forever" battery from the Redondo dealer on  
Pacific Coast Hwy in November 1976. Last summer i picked up my 9th  
installment on Forever.  $79 for battery was a lot in 1976 but pro- 
rata today is less than nine bucks each.  Firestone always blamed my  
faulty charging. I always agreed, and they always gave me a new  
battery. Perfect disfunction.

Jamie Cavenaugh
1966 BJ8

From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Fri Jan 30 18:21:58 2009
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:21:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 balance tube
Message-ID: <192924.15714.qm@web83305.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

The seal on the balance tube is not what it looks
 like , it is made of a thread like material that has been wrapped  
 with a very thin and narrow piece of what looks like aluminium
 then it looks like it was wrapped around the balance tube... 
 has any body taken this seal apart ???  Norman Nock

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri Jan 30 20:00:10 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:00:10 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Pertronix ignition, wires and coil choice?
In-Reply-To: <cb6.471fd2c4.36b4efb8@aol.com>
References: <cb6.471fd2c4.36b4efb8@aol.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901301900s55a2fd63k26a380f3930a7fea@mail.gmail.com>

Best I could figure is ask the list.  Someone told me once setting 9 is very
similar to a stock Lucas Dizzy.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 8:05 AM, <Warthodson at aol.com> wrote:

> ____________________________________
>  From: Warthodson
> To: eric.frenken at brits-n-pieces.com
> Sent: 1/30/2009  12:30:11 P.M. Central Standard Time
> Subj: Re: [Healeys] Pertronix ignition,  wires and coil choice?
>
>
>
> If memory serves me right, the 123ignition distributor comes with
>  "multiple
> choice"  of advance curves. Other than a rolling road  dyno, how does the
> average amateur Healey owner pick the best  one?
> Gary
>
>
> In a message dated 1/30/2009 12:19:10 A.M. Central Standard Time,
> lists at brits-n-pieces.com writes:
>
> In  case you want a reliable ignition system go for the
> complete dizzy or a  123ignition.
>
>
>
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri Jan 30 20:02:44 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:02:44 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Pertronix ignition, wires and coil choice?
In-Reply-To: <cb6.471fd2c4.36b4efb8@aol.com>
References: <cb6.471fd2c4.36b4efb8@aol.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901301902k7e320da6y9b9b1319d1ea4ead@mail.gmail.com>

Sorry, to be clear, setting 8 is supposed to be correct for these with a
stock BJ8 cam set up.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 8:05 AM, <Warthodson at aol.com> wrote:

> ____________________________________
>  From: Warthodson
> To: eric.frenken at brits-n-pieces.com
> Sent: 1/30/2009  12:30:11 P.M. Central Standard Time
> Subj: Re: [Healeys] Pertronix ignition,  wires and coil choice?
>
>
>
> If memory serves me right, the 123ignition distributor comes with
>  "multiple
> choice"  of advance curves. Other than a rolling road  dyno, how does the
> average amateur Healey owner pick the best  one?
> Gary
>
>
> In a message dated 1/30/2009 12:19:10 A.M. Central Standard Time,
> lists at brits-n-pieces.com writes:
>
> In  case you want a reliable ignition system go for the
> complete dizzy or a  123ignition.
>
>
>
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From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net  Fri Jan 30 20:14:33 2009
From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:14:33 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Pertronix ignition, wires and coil choice?
References: <cb6.471fd2c4.36b4efb8@aol.com>
	<ff59076c0901301900s55a2fd63k26a380f3930a7fea@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <005801c98352$0a09ef70$0400a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>

Mine is set on 8


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
To: <Warthodson at aol.com>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 7:00 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fwd: Pertronix ignition, wires and coil choice?


> Best I could figure is ask the list.  Someone told me once setting 9 is 
> very
> similar to a stock Lucas Dizzy.
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '64 BJ8
>
>
> On Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 8:05 AM, <Warthodson at aol.com> wrote:
>
>> ____________________________________
>>  From: Warthodson
>> To: eric.frenken at brits-n-pieces.com
>> Sent: 1/30/2009  12:30:11 P.M. Central Standard Time
>> Subj: Re: [Healeys] Pertronix ignition,  wires and coil choice?
>>
>>
>>
>> If memory serves me right, the 123ignition distributor comes with
>>  "multiple
>> choice"  of advance curves. Other than a rolling road  dyno, how does the
>> average amateur Healey owner pick the best  one?
>> Gary
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 1/30/2009 12:19:10 A.M. Central Standard Time,
>> lists at brits-n-pieces.com writes:
>>
>> In  case you want a reliable ignition system go for the
>> complete dizzy or a  123ignition.
>>
>>
>>
>> ____________________________________
>> A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. _See  yours in just 2 easy  steps!_
>> (
>> http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http://www
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>> 62)
>>
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>> easy
>> steps!
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From Editorgary at aol.com  Fri Jan 30 22:32:59 2009
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:32:59 EST
Subject: [Healeys] back Issues
Message-ID: <c77.40df2d51.36b53c8b@aol.com>

In a message dated 1/30/09 11:06:18 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net 
writes:


> 
> I am looking for back issues of Auto Italia magazine as well as Octane, and 
> The Automobile. If you are cleaning out your closet and have some of these 
> magazines please contact me off line.
> Best Regards
> Jorge
> 

I've got a way-back series of Classic and Sports Car and Thoroughbred and 
Classic Car (probaby ten years or so) on the shelves in my garage that would love 
to find a new home.
Any interest anyone -- you can have them for the price of shipping.
Cheers
gary


**************
>From Wall Street to Main Street and everywhere in between, 
stay up-to-date with the latest news. 
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From Editorgary at aol.com  Fri Jan 30 22:39:08 2009
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:39:08 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Optimas
Message-ID: <bef.3d552d9b.36b53dfc@aol.com>

In a message dated 1/30/09 11:06:18 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net
writes:


>
> >I need a new battery for my Healey.   Anyone have any suggestions?  I was
> > interested in the sealed Optima but don't know much about it.
>

Keep one thing in mind: the Optima red is NOT a deep-cycle battery, and I'm
not sure the Optima Yellow, which is a deep-cycle but more expensive, will fit
(I could be wrong about that, but I know it won't fit in my MGA, though an
Optima did.

Did... as in past tense. Why? Simply because once you have completely
discharged an Optima battery, it won't take a charge again. So if you've got a
short
somewhere in the system (or in my case a transponder that wasn't wired
correctly) and the battery drains, poof, you're out the $150 these things
cost.

My suggestions: l. buy cheaper batteries -- you can get three for the price
of an Optima if you shop around.   2. use a Battery Tender on the battery
whenever it's parked in the garage.   3. Make sure you completely switch off
the
battery whenever the car is parked. 4. All of the above.

Just my .02 bucks.

Best,
Gary


**************
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sat Jan 31 01:14:20 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:14:20 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Max advance check?
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901310014y646f84bauc69fb6689cc9f736@mail.gmail.com>

All -

I installed a new Pertronix dizzy on my A90 (like the BN1/BN2) and have the
whole lot running like a clock (engine fresh rebuild, 300 miles done, head
retorqued, rockers rebuilt and gapped .012 after retorque, spark splugs
gapped, carbs completely rebuilt and sync'd perfectly, no gas leaks, etc.),
but wanted to check the max advance.  At what high RPM should the advance
be, and should I check it with the vacuum advance on or off??

With advance connected, I'm getting around 32 to 35 BTDC at 3000 RPM which
seems a bit too advanced, but wanted to check if my methodology is right.
It is set at 6 BTDC at idle.  Car starts sputtering at 4K+ RPMs, but that
may be due to valve flutter as the A90 head only has one spring per valve...

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sat Jan 31 01:16:39 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:16:39 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Gland
In-Reply-To: <af127952.eb5c.4089.93d4.388ba43bbb92@aol.com>
References: <003701c981bc$6a0f6b80$0300000a@keitheacba02ac>
	<ff59076c0901281920u365744ekd03cc7febe077789@mail.gmail.com>
	<miQxATDBxWgJFwYC@jharper.demon.co.uk>
	<af127952.eb5c.4089.93d4.388ba43bbb92@aol.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901310016y5a30d744wf42e0b77678d6167@mail.gmail.com>

Heh, I knew it, I remember seeing that wonkey corker in the gasket set
somewhere!

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 12:21 AM, Healeyguy <healeyguy at aol.com> wrote:

>  Listers
> While the historical information regarding original material stated is
> correct, gasket sets offered over the last 40 years have had a variety of
> materials.  Indeed I had several head gasket sets in the late 60's / early
> seventies that had a cork replacement, usually dried and split before they
> could be used.  In the 90's there were O-rings included in the sets. Several
> years ago, a visit to the local plumbing supply turned up a suitable
> replacement "gland". Not really a normal O-ring but similar and worked
> (still is) very well.
> Aloha
> Perry

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sat Jan 31 01:21:39 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:21:39 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Optimas
In-Reply-To: <bef.3d552d9b.36b53dfc@aol.com>
References: <bef.3d552d9b.36b53dfc@aol.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901310021i181cead4r6f5fa0a3e8cebcc3@mail.gmail.com>

Gary -

I've had an Optima copy (Exide Orbital) on the BJ8 for about 10 years now,
battery is still like new.  Considering that the cruddy (& likely
mal-adjusted) charging system on my BJ8 blew up a succession of three high
quality batteries (one per year) prior to buying the Orbital suggests that
the Orbital/Optima type battery is far more bullet proof, provided you don't
run it flat as you did....

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 1:39 PM, <Editorgary at aol.com> wrote:

> In a message dated 1/30/09 11:06:18 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net
> writes:
>
>
> >
> > >I need a new battery for my Healey.   Anyone have any suggestions?  I
> was
> > > interested in the sealed Optima but don't know much about it.
> >
>
> Keep one thing in mind: the Optima red is NOT a deep-cycle battery, and I'm
> not sure the Optima Yellow, which is a deep-cycle but more expensive, will
> fit
> (I could be wrong about that, but I know it won't fit in my MGA, though an
> Optima did.
>
> Did... as in past tense. Why? Simply because once you have completely
> discharged an Optima battery, it won't take a charge again. So if you've
> got a
> short
> somewhere in the system (or in my case a transponder that wasn't wired
> correctly) and the battery drains, poof, you're out the $150 these things
> cost.
>
> My suggestions: l. buy cheaper batteries -- you can get three for the price
> of an Optima if you shop around.   2. use a Battery Tender on the battery
> whenever it's parked in the garage.   3. Make sure you completely switch
> off
> the
> battery whenever the car is parked. 4. All of the above.
>
> Just my .02 bucks.
>
> Best,
> Gary
>
>
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From pryner at verizon.net  Sat Jan 31 05:16:36 2009
From: pryner at verizon.net (Peter Ryner)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 07:16:36 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Optimas
In-Reply-To: <bef.3d552d9b.36b53dfc@aol.com>
References: <bef.3d552d9b.36b53dfc@aol.com>
Message-ID: <A2576E20A9D748EBAA7ADC3ACD3E3229@PetePC>

Actually you can recharge an optima.  I've had a yellow top in my boat for a 
little over a year now and it works great.  I did have a full discharge and 
attempted to have it charged at the local auto parts store.  They almost 
fried the battery and said it was dead as it would not take a charge.  Since 
I bought it on line, no one would honor the warranty.  I found that 
Interstate is the only warranty shop so I took it there.  They put it on a 
low slow charge and brought it back to life.  They told me to never use the 
high amp quick charge machines on the battery, you have to bring them back 
up slow and low.  I've also had a yellow top in the camper for the past 9 
years.  Great battery!  I can attest that the yellow top is indeed a deep 
cycle battery.

That said, Gary's recommendations about keeping the battery on a tender and 
making sure it has not drain are excellent tips for any battery.  His advise 
to buy a lower priced battery has a lot of merit also.  I have two LBCs and 
don't use them nearly as much as I should to keep them in shape.  I found 
that Auto Zone and Advance Auto both have their own brand of battery at very 
reasonable rates.  The warranty is 1-2 years and they have no problem 
replacing bad batteries.  I guess it depends on how you use your Healey.  If 
you use it a fair amount and want a good battery for many years I would 
highly recommend the optima.  If the car sits a lot I would recommend a 
cheap replaceable battery that you can easily afford to replace if it dies.
Pete
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Editorgary at aol.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 12:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Optimas


> In a message dated 1/30/09 11:06:18 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net
> writes:
>
>
>>
>> >I need a new battery for my Healey.   Anyone have any suggestions?  I 
>> >was
>> > interested in the sealed Optima but don't know much about it.
>>
>
> Keep one thing in mind: the Optima red is NOT a deep-cycle battery, and 
> I'm
> not sure the Optima Yellow, which is a deep-cycle but more expensive, will 
> fit
> (I could be wrong about that, but I know it won't fit in my MGA, though an
> Optima did.
>
> Did... as in past tense. Why? Simply because once you have completely
> discharged an Optima battery, it won't take a charge again. So if you've 
> got a
> short
> somewhere in the system (or in my case a transponder that wasn't wired
> correctly) and the battery drains, poof, you're out the $150 these things
> cost.
>
> My suggestions: l. buy cheaper batteries -- you can get three for the 
> price
> of an Optima if you shop around.   2. use a Battery Tender on the battery
> whenever it's parked in the garage.   3. Make sure you completely switch 
> off
> the
> battery whenever the car is parked. 4. All of the above.
>
> Just my .02 bucks.
>
> Best,
> Gary

From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net  Sat Jan 31 10:16:28 2009
From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ronald J. Ray)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:16:28 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Optimas
In-Reply-To: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKAEPPDGAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKGEPPDGAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>

It just so happens I an in need of a new battery as well.  After 4.5 years
of performance, the original type, over priced, tar-top battery seems to
have given out.

The November 2008 issue of Consumer Reports rates batteries.

Group 65:
	No. 1:  DieHard Platinum 50065 (AGM type), $180, 930 CCA
	No. 3:  Kirkland Signature 12866,  $75, (Costco), 875 CCA
	No. 6:  Everstart Maxx-65N, $75, (Walmart) 850 CCA

Group 35/78 and 78:
	No. 1:  DieHard Platinum 50090 (AGM type), $180, 880 CCA
	No. 2:  Optima RedTop SC340 (AGM type), $150, 800 CCA.
	No. 3:  Deka Intimidator 9A78D (AGM type), $180, 750 CCA
	No. 5:  NAPA Select 84 34/78, $82, 800 CCA
	No. 6:  Autocraft Titanium 34/78-4 $83 (Advance Auto Parts), 800 CCA
	No. 8:  Orbital Exide Select ORB78DT-84 (AGM type), $172, 770 CCA

Group 24/24F:
	No. 1:  Interstate Mega-Tron PlusMTP-24, $101, 800 CCA
	No. 2:  Everstart Maxx-24N, $75 (Walmart), 700 CCA

Since the 3000s battery is in the trunk, I like the idea of the AGM type
batteries due to their completely sealed cases and  the fibrous glass
material which absorbs the liquid electrolyte.  This means nothing can leak
out in the event of a cracked battery, such as might happen in a rear end
collision.  However, as Gary and Pete pointed out, I don't like the idea of
paying twice as much money for a battery that has the same cold cranking
amps (CCA) and similar warranty period

Ron

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sat Jan 31 10:20:30 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 01:20:30 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Optimas
In-Reply-To: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKGEPPDGAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
References: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKAEPPDGAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
	<EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKGEPPDGAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901310920r59152962qbac72bed92dc9e5d@mail.gmail.com>

Having replaced to boot floor on my BJ8, going with the AGM was a must.  It
makes all the difference.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Sun, Feb 1, 2009 at 1:16 AM, Ronald J. Ray <ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> It just so happens I an in need of a new battery as well.  After 4.5 years
> of performance, the original type, over priced, tar-top battery seems to
> have given out.
>
> The November 2008 issue of Consumer Reports rates batteries.
>
> Group 65:
>        No. 1:  DieHard Platinum 50065 (AGM type), $180, 930 CCA
>        No. 3:  Kirkland Signature 12866,  $75, (Costco), 875 CCA
>        No. 6:  Everstart Maxx-65N, $75, (Walmart) 850 CCA
>
> Group 35/78 and 78:
>        No. 1:  DieHard Platinum 50090 (AGM type), $180, 880 CCA
>        No. 2:  Optima RedTop SC340 (AGM type), $150, 800 CCA.
>        No. 3:  Deka Intimidator 9A78D (AGM type), $180, 750 CCA
>        No. 5:  NAPA Select 84 34/78, $82, 800 CCA
>        No. 6:  Autocraft Titanium 34/78-4 $83 (Advance Auto Parts), 800 CCA
>        No. 8:  Orbital Exide Select ORB78DT-84 (AGM type), $172, 770 CCA
>
> Group 24/24F:
>        No. 1:  Interstate Mega-Tron PlusMTP-24, $101, 800 CCA
>        No. 2:  Everstart Maxx-24N, $75 (Walmart), 700 CCA
>
> Since the 3000s battery is in the trunk, I like the idea of the AGM type
> batteries due to their completely sealed cases and  the fibrous glass
> material which absorbs the liquid electrolyte.  This means nothing can leak
> out in the event of a cracked battery, such as might happen in a rear end
> collision.  However, as Gary and Pete pointed out, I don't like the idea of
> paying twice as much money for a battery that has the same cold cranking
> amps (CCA) and similar warranty period
>
> Ron
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From WLLDBL at aol.com  Sat Jan 31 10:23:59 2009
From: WLLDBL at aol.com (WLLDBL at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 12:23:59 EST
Subject: [Healeys] windshield sprayer
Message-ID: <c99.405a59e6.36b5e32f@aol.com>

The spigots on my '59 BN7 face inboard.   As best I can  determine, this 
is the original, unmolested installation.
 
Doug
 
 
----- Original Message ----- 
Jerry,

Look closely at the spiggot ends. They should have  screwdriver slots in the 
ends. You can carefully rotate these ends to aim  the stream as needed. BTW, 
the spiggots face outboard, not  inboard.

Rich Chrysler



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From RonFineEsq at earthlink.net  Sat Jan 31 10:26:54 2009
From: RonFineEsq at earthlink.net (Ron Fine)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:26:54 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Optimas
References: <bef.3d552d9b.36b53dfc@aol.com>
Message-ID: <A8029CDA7760431EB05283823CC20811@XPS400>

The following is taken directly from a reply I got from Optima tech 
department regarding charging Optima batteries:


It is likely that your battery only need to be charged.  If your battery has 
been discharged below 10.5v, most chargers will not charge any battery 
unless you use a procedure different than what one would typically use. 
Please read and try the following:

A deeply discharged Optima Battery (less than 10.5 volts) will not test or 
recharge properly if treated as a regular flooded battery or Gel battery. 
Most of the time a handheld electronic battery tester will provide 
inaccurate test results.

One of the best performance benefits to using an AGM battery is the fact 
that they have low internal resistance. Since this low internal resistance 
will allow AGM batteries to discharge to a lower voltage than conventional 
batteries, they can have compatibility issues with many of the older but 
common battery chargers.  In addition, If any battery has rested in a 
discharged condition, sulfation has occurred and we need to convert this 
back into electrolyte.  We need to "trick" the charger into thinking it is a 
recoverable battery. The solution is actually quite simple.

Before hooking up your traditional automatic battery charger to the AGM 
battery, take any  automotive battery (anyone will do with decent voltage, 
12V or above) and wire it in parallel (positive to positive, negative to 
negative) with the discharged AGM. Now hook up the charger to the 
conventional battery, set the charger at up to but no more than 10 amps. The 
charger will now "see" the resistance and voltage of the conventional 
battery and it will start providing a charge. Leave the two batteries hooked 
up for an hour or so. Check the AGM each hour to see when it reaches 10.5 
volts or above and then you can remove the traditional battery. Continue 
charging the AGM until it reaches a full charge or until the automatic 
charger completes the charge process.

In most cases the AGM battery will be recovered. During the charging process 
if the AGM battery gets slightly warm that's OK.  Hot to the touch is not OK 
and this method should be discontinued.


Ron

From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Sat Jan 31 11:35:27 2009
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:35:27 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?free_parts?=
Message-ID: <20090131183527.24364.qmail@server278.com>

new valve cover gasket for 100.  do not remember exactly when i purchased it but it has never been on a car.  pay for shipping and it is yours as i have no use for it.   healeymanjim

From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Sat Jan 31 11:40:01 2009
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:40:01 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?batteries?=
Message-ID: <20090131184001.28688.qmail@server278.com>

i read somewhere that there are only two major battery factories in the usa now, and most batteries are just "variations on a theme".    does anyone have more info on this?   hjim

From WLLDBL at aol.com  Sat Jan 31 12:30:49 2009
From: WLLDBL at aol.com (WLLDBL at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:30:49 EST
Subject: [Healeys] batteries
Message-ID: <d0b.41a2ce3f.36b600e9@aol.com>

According to my latest information there are three auto battery
manufacturers in the USA:  Johnson Controls; Exide; and East  Penn.
However, since each company makes batteries to their customers' 
(i.e., retailers') specifications, one can't shop by manufacturer name and 
expect to get a consistent quality battery.
 
Doug
 
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From dthall at btinternet.com  Sat Jan 31 13:10:26 2009
From: dthall at btinternet.com (D HALL)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:10:26 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: [Healeys] Used Parts
Message-ID: <630821.12467.qm@web86401.mail.ird.yahoo.com>

Lister in the UK or Europe
Does anyone know If the stock held by David Ward (Big Healey Restorations) has
been disposed of ?
If you have any informationB could contact me directly please.
Best regards DavidB 

David Hall

From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Sat Jan 31 14:23:42 2009
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:23:42 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Max advance check?
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0901310014y646f84bauc69fb6689cc9f736@mail.gmail.com>
References: <ff59076c0901310014y646f84bauc69fb6689cc9f736@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <RImcqeDeFMhJFw11@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Alan

I would have said that your distributor does not have an advance curve
that quite matches the original Lucas. I am concentrating on the
mechanical advance so any checks need to made with the vacuum
disconnected and blocked off.

The Lucas spec for a standard 100 distributor is as follows. (The 100M
is not the same.)

These figures are for the engine de-accelerating, there being a slight
variation when accelerating

These figures are distributor characteristics so they have to be doubled
if one is considering engine figures.

No advance below 325 r.p.m.
1 - 3 degrees @ 600 r.p.m.
8 - 10 degrees @ 1250 r.p.m.
15 - 17= degrees @ 1925 r.p.m.

This would give around 11 degrees @ 1500 r.p.m. on the distributor;
equating to 22 degrees @ 3000 r.p.m. on the engine. Add your 6 BTDC
making it 28 degrees. This makes your engine slightly advanced but I
would not have thought that this would give a problem.

If I recall correctly a single valve spring engine is red lined at 4200
r.p.m. and double at 4800 r.p.m. I would certainly fit double if you
can. The springs should not be a problem but you will need additional
lower cups and different top sets. It is said to be possible to change
springs without removing the head if the valves are held closed using a
fiendishly bent tool through the plug hole and the rocker shaft removed
>
>but wanted to check the max advance.  At what high RPM should the advance
>be, and should I check it with the vacuum advance on or off??
>
>With advance connected, I'm getting around 32 to 35 BTDC at 3000 RPM which
>seems a bit too advanced, but wanted to check if my methodology is right.
>It is set at 6 BTDC at idle.  Car starts sputtering at 4K+ RPMs, but that
>may be due to valve flutter as the A90 head only has one spring per valve...
>

--
John Harper

From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Sat Jan 31 14:33:57 2009
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:33:57 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Gland
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0901310016y5a30d744wf42e0b77678d6167@mail.gmail.com>
References: <003701c981bc$6a0f6b80$0300000a@keitheacba02ac>
	<ff59076c0901281920u365744ekd03cc7febe077789@mail.gmail.com>
	<miQxATDBxWgJFwYC@jharper.demon.co.uk>
	<af127952.eb5c.4089.93d4.388ba43bbb92@aol.com>
	<ff59076c0901310016y5a30d744wf42e0b77678d6167@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <k5wBGjEFPMhJFwwh@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Alan

I have to accept what Perry has said because he clearly has the
experience but I was going on original BMC gasket sets or Payen sets
produced when the cars were young.

Fortunately I have not so far had to use gasket sets made later than
these early ones but I no doubt will have to sometime. It sounds as if
they are inferior to the originals?

Regards

>Heh, I knew it, I remember seeing that wonkey corker in the gasket set
>somewhere!
>
>Alan
>
>'52 A90
>'53 BN1
>'64 BJ8
>
>
>On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 12:21 AM, Healeyguy <healeyguy at aol.com> wrote:
>  Listers
>  While the historical information regarding original material stated is
>  correct, gasket sets offered over the last 40 years have had a variety of
>  materials.  Indeed I had several head gasket sets in the late 60's / early
>  seventies that had a cork replacement, usually dried and split before they
>  could be used.  In the 90's there were O-rings included in the sets. 
>  Several years ago, a visit to the local plumbing supply turned up a
suitable
>  replacement "gland". Not really a normal O-ring but similar and worked
>  (still is) very well.
>  Aloha
>  Perry
>   

--
John Harper

From dwflagg at juno.com  Sat Jan 31 14:45:19 2009
From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:45:19 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Conclave '08 Grille Badge
Message-ID: <20090131.164519.5896.3.dwflagg@juno.com>

I have a new, in the box, Conclave '98 grille badge celebrating the 100th
birthday (1988) of Donald Healey. If you have an interest please contact
me off the list. Thanks.

Regards,

Doug
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From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Sat Jan 31 14:50:40 2009
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:50:40 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] batteries
In-Reply-To: <d0b.41a2ce3f.36b600e9@aol.com>
References: <d0b.41a2ce3f.36b600e9@aol.com>
Message-ID: <04FA8925C184467EA6EFC398071CDD64@LeonardPCPC>

I'm sure we all know that batteries are not the only products that come down 
the assembly line and end up with different labels.  "Store brand" products, 
mattresses, some automobiles, and gasoline are just a few examples.

There are four oil refineries in the San Francisco area operated by Chevron, 
Valero, Tesoro, and Shell.  There are seven additional brands of gasoline 
sold in my area and I am sure that they obtain their product from one of 
these refineries.  California mandates the basic formula.  The only 
difference is the additives.

That is why I have no problem using the lowest priced 87 octane gasoline in 
my BJ8.  In over 178,000 miles of not paying 20 cents more per gallon for 
something my car does not need, I have 'saved' about $3,000.  I have found 
no negative aspects in doing this.  "The First Mrs. Hartnett" (my wife's 
name for the car) is doing just fine on that diet.

(The Other) Len
Vacaville, CA, USA
1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <WLLDBL at aol.com>
To: <healeymanjim at hansencc.net>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 11:30 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] batteries


> According to my latest information there are three auto battery
> manufacturers in the USA:
>
> Doug
>
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From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Sat Jan 31 15:07:46 2009
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:07:46 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] batteries
In-Reply-To: <04FA8925C184467EA6EFC398071CDD64@LeonardPCPC>
References: <d0b.41a2ce3f.36b600e9@aol.com>
	<04FA8925C184467EA6EFC398071CDD64@LeonardPCPC>
Message-ID: <045401c983f0$5946c650$0bd452f0$@net>

Or, in my area (New York City), Exxon and Hess operate the only refineries
in the area and there are dozens of brands. Park outside of the Exxon
refinery in Elizabeth NJ (near Newark Airport) and you will see tanker
trucks from ALL of the major bands leaving it. Guess that the gas magically
changes inside the truck --  pricewise that is. My no-name station sells it
for 1.63 a gallon (today) and Exxon sells the same stuff from the same
refinery for 1.93 a gallon. The only difference is that the truck delivering
to my no-name gas station was either in front of or behind the Exxon truck.
Don't you love marketers? Making us think that we are getting something
different just because there is a brand on it. OH, by the way, Exxon
reported record profits yesterday. Guess there are more suckers than I
thought buying their gas at inflated prices.

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

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Len and/or Marge Hartnett
Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 4:51 PM
To: Healey Mail List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] batteries

I'm sure we all know that batteries are not the only products that come down

the assembly line and end up with different labels.  "Store brand" products,

mattresses, some automobiles, and gasoline are just a few examples.

There are four oil refineries in the San Francisco area operated by Chevron,

Valero, Tesoro, and Shell.  There are seven additional brands of gasoline 
sold in my area and I am sure that they obtain their product from one of 
these refineries.  California mandates the basic formula.  The only 
difference is the additives.

That is why I have no problem using the lowest priced 87 octane gasoline in 
my BJ8.  In over 178,000 miles of not paying 20 cents more per gallon for 
something my car does not need, I have 'saved' about $3,000.  I have found 
no negative aspects in doing this.  "The First Mrs. Hartnett" (my wife's 
name for the car) is doing just fine on that diet.

(The Other) Len
Vacaville, CA, USA
1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031


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To: <healeymanjim at hansencc.net>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 11:30 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] batteries


> According to my latest information there are three auto battery
> manufacturers in the USA:
>
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From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Sat Jan 31 16:41:54 2009
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:41:54 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] batteries
In-Reply-To: <04FA8925C184467EA6EFC398071CDD64@LeonardPCPC>
Message-ID: <388938.4004.qm@web83302.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

LEN ... HOW MUCH WAS PETROL WHEN YOU FIRST GOT YOUR CAR ?? I DON'T THINK THERE WAS .20 CENTS DIFFERENCE THEN IN ENGLAND 

 BATTERIES COME IN DIFFERENT PRICES , IF YOU NEED TO KNOW WHAT THE DIFFERENCE IS, CHECK THE WEIGHT YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED ...MORE $ IT'S HEAVY  
 Sorry about all caps Len just noticed it ... Norman


--- On Sat, 1/31/09, Len and/or Marge Hartnett <thehartnetts at earthlink.net> wrote:

> From: Len and/or Marge Hartnett <thehartnetts at earthlink.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] batteries
> To: "Healey Mail List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Date: Saturday, January 31, 2009, 1:50 PM
> I'm sure we all know that batteries are not the only
> products that come down the assembly line and end up with
> different labels.  "Store brand" products,
> mattresses, some automobiles, and gasoline are just a few
> examples.
> 
> There are four oil refineries in the San Francisco area
> operated by Chevron, Valero, Tesoro, and Shell.  There are
> seven additional brands of gasoline sold in my area and I am
> sure that they obtain their product from one of these
> refineries.  California mandates the basic formula.  The
> only difference is the additives.
> 
> That is why I have no problem using the lowest priced 87
> octane gasoline in my BJ8.  In over 178,000 miles of not
> paying 20 cents more per gallon for something my car does
> not need, I have 'saved' about $3,000.  I have found
> no negative aspects in doing this.  "The First Mrs.
> Hartnett" (my wife's name for the car) is doing
> just fine on that diet.
> 
> (The Other) Len
> Vacaville, CA, USA
> 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: <WLLDBL at aol.com>
> To: <healeymanjim at hansencc.net>;
> <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 11:30 AM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] batteries
> 
> 
> > According to my latest information there are three
> auto battery
> > manufacturers in the USA:
> > 
> > Doug
> > 
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From theswed at hotmail.com  Sat Jan 31 17:13:25 2009
From: theswed at hotmail.com (Kenny J )
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 00:13:25 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Battery
Message-ID: <BAY139-DS6A23AD93284234908799FB3C40@phx.gbl>

I ended up with a red top Optima from Costco.  $139.99 + core. My Napa battery
went dead last weekend an oozed acid into the battery tray. I installed the
Optima yesterday.  My car cranked very strong/fast and started immediately.
Even at it's prime, the Napa battery could not crank the motor like the
Optima.

Kenny
61 bt7

From helyjohn at cablespeed.com  Sat Jan 31 19:42:50 2009
From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:42:50 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Gasoline
References: <d0b.41a2ce3f.36b600e9@aol.com><04FA8925C184467EA6EFC398071CDD64@LeonardPCPC>
	<045401c983f0$5946c650$0bd452f0$@net>
Message-ID: <70CFF4CEC5B94A14A309ECBC10197BAF@FRED>

Having spent 30 years w/ Chevron, I make the following comment.  Gasoline is 
a generic product.  The big difference is in the additive package that is 
added to the gasoline when it is pumped into the transport truck for 
delivery to the branded service station.  The tank truck loading rack has 
the ability to put what ever additive package the buyer wants into the 
product.  To the best of my knowledge, the additive package is specified by 
the owner of the brand name that is going to receive the gasoline. If the 
buyer does not specify an additive package, you get the plain generic 
gasoline.  Therefore, what you get from the pump at brand X could be quite 
diferent from what you get at brand Y, even though it came from the same 
loading rack.

John Snyder


> Or, in my area (New York City), Exxon and Hess operate the only refineries
> in the area and there are dozens of brands. Park outside of the Exxon
> refinery in Elizabeth NJ (near Newark Airport) and you will see tanker
> trucks from ALL of the major bands leaving it. Guess that the gas 
> magically
> changes inside the truck --  pricewise that is. My no-name station sells 
> it
> for 1.63 a gallon (today) and Exxon sells the same stuff from the same
> refinery for 1.93 a gallon. The only difference is that the truck 
> delivering
> to my no-name gas station was either in front of or behind the Exxon 
> truck.
> Don't you love marketers? Making us think that we are getting something
> different just because there is a brand on it. OH, by the way, Exxon
> reported record profits yesterday. Guess there are more suckers than I
> thought buying their gas at inflated prices.
>
> John Sims, BN6
> Aberdeen, NJ

From ktee20 at gmail.com  Sat Jan 31 19:48:59 2009
From: ktee20 at gmail.com (keith taylor)
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 13:48:59 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] A70 motor rebore ABANDONED
Message-ID: <5a607cf80901311848m165c85d5w8dfe70acfb317621@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks for the input & replys "not worth the effort" will settle for what I
can salvage from the block.

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

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sat Jan 31 19:52:29 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 10:52:29 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] batteries
In-Reply-To: <04FA8925C184467EA6EFC398071CDD64@LeonardPCPC>
References: <d0b.41a2ce3f.36b600e9@aol.com>
	<04FA8925C184467EA6EFC398071CDD64@LeonardPCPC>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0901311852v5dfbf007nd9b640ad351bf245@mail.gmail.com>

Len -

It may be true, but I can tell you the cheap local gas I bought from one
station in Vallejo, at least 15 years ago, fried one healey fuel pump, HD8
carb diaphrams, and a string of three mechanical fuel/wiper vacuum pumps on
my '68 Ford Bronco.  The failure always happened after filling up with this
cheap gas.  Not sure what they were adding to the gas, but it sure loved to
eat rubber.  I finally put two plus two together and by then I realized it
was the most expensive cheap gas I ever bought.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Sun, Feb 1, 2009 at 5:50 AM, Len and/or Marge Hartnett <
thehartnetts at earthlink.net> wrote:

> I'm sure we all know that batteries are not the only products that come
> down the assembly line and end up with different labels.  "Store brand"
> products, mattresses, some automobiles, and gasoline are just a few
> examples.
>
> There are four oil refineries in the San Francisco area operated by
> Chevron, Valero, Tesoro, and Shell.  There are seven additional brands of
> gasoline sold in my area and I am sure that they obtain their product from
> one of these refineries.  California mandates the basic formula.  The only
> difference is the additives.
>
> That is why I have no problem using the lowest priced 87 octane gasoline in
> my BJ8.  In over 178,000 miles of not paying 20 cents more per gallon for
> something my car does not need, I have 'saved' about $3,000.  I have found
> no negative aspects in doing this.  "The First Mrs. Hartnett" (my wife's
> name for the car) is doing just fine on that diet.
>
> (The Other) Len
> Vacaville, CA, USA
> 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: <WLLDBL at aol.com>
> To: <healeymanjim at hansencc.net>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 11:30 AM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] batteries
>
>
>  According to my latest information there are three auto battery
>> manufacturers in the USA:
>>
>> Doug
>>
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From GSFuqua1 at aol.com  Sat Jan 31 21:09:30 2009
From: GSFuqua1 at aol.com (GSFuqua1 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:09:30 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Gasoline
Message-ID: <d4e.45f09977.36b67a7a@aol.com>

John Snyder, what you say is true however the additives that are put in are  
usually a dye, a detergent and some type of oxygenate like ethanol or in the  
past MTBE.  Having run refineries, sold & traded gasoline for a long  time as 
well, there is just no additive that is worth 30 cents per gallon.   Further 
when we put them in our LBC's many of those additives are not beneficial  to 
our cars.  Ethanol is a big waste in my personal opinion because it  takes 3 
times the energy to produce it than it gives off.  It is also heavy  subsidized 
from the government, which of course means us.  It is also a  proven fact that 
gasoline with ethanol will give you less miles per  gallon.  Again that energy 
thing.
 
There is also no real reason for the spread or price difference between  
regular unleaded, mid-grade and premium gasoline.  It takes a small amount  of 
extra refining to made the different grades so there is some additional cost  but 
again not what is being charged.
 
Lest I sound negative oil companies have paid the bills for me & my  family 
for 3 generations now.
 
Buy what you are comfortable with or trust.
 
Gary Fuqua
**************From Wall Street to Main Street and everywhere in between, stay 
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From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Jan 31 21:38:43 2009
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 22:38:43 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Gasoline
In-Reply-To: <d4e.45f09977.36b67a7a@aol.com>
Message-ID: <OLECLAFDGBNPEJPOHHIJIECACHAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<Further when we put them in our LBC's many of those additives are not
beneficial  to our cars.>>

THAT gents is GOSPEL !!!

BTDT, far TOO many times 'fixing' "fuel system components" !!

Ed

From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Sat Jan 31 22:01:48 2009
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:01:48 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] batteries
In-Reply-To: <d0b.41a2ce3f.36b600e9@aol.com>
References: <d0b.41a2ce3f.36b600e9@aol.com>
Message-ID: <48AA9C228B94460A81FB8478055B0046@LeonardPCPC>

Doug:  Interstate Batteries is another battery company and according to 
their web site is located in Dallas, Texas.  To quote them, "Enjoying a 
reputation for top-quality products, business innovations and consistently 
reliable service, Interstate Batteries is the No. 1 replacement brand 
battery in North America. Now over a billion dollar, privately-held 
corporation, our enterprise continues to thrive on our innovation as well as 
our good old-fashioned business principles."

Johnson Controls shows Optima as one of their products yet the Optima web 
site makes it sound like a stand alone company headquartered in Milwaukee, 
Wisconsin.  I see no mention of Johnson on the Optima web site although it 
is headquartered in Glendale, Wisconsin, which appears to be about six miles 
north of Milwaukee.  ???

Len

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <WLLDBL at aol.com>
To: <healeymanjim at hansencc.net>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 11:30 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] batteries


> According to my latest information there are three auto battery
> manufacturers in the USA:  Johnson Controls; Exide; and East  Penn.
> However, since each company makes batteries to their customers'
> (i.e., retailers') specifications, one can't shop by manufacturer name and
> expect to get a consistent quality battery.
>
> Doug
>
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From healeyguy at aol.com  Sat Jan 31 22:55:58 2009
From: healeyguy at aol.com (Healeyguy)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 19:55:58 -1000
Subject: [Healeys] Gland
In-Reply-To: <k5wBGjEFPMhJFwwh@jharper.demon.co.uk>
References: <003701c981bc$6a0f6b80$0300000a@keitheacba02ac>,
	<ff59076c0901281920u365744ekd03cc7febe077789@mail.gmail.com>,
	<miQxATDBxWgJFwYC@jharper.demon.co.uk>,
	<af127952.eb5c.4089.93d4.388ba43bbb92@aol.com>,
	<ff59076c0901310016y5a30d744wf42e0b77678d6167@mail.gmail.com>,
	<k5wBGjEFPMhJFwwh@jharper.demon.co.uk>
Message-ID: <1678a7ff.e472.4285.bd14.0dde367fdbf4@aol.com>

After the continued discussion of the balance tube gland I decided to open two head gasket sets that I purchased in October at Hershey Auto Swap Meet (Auto Jumble). They are marked Payen, Reference Number HS1A270 MK.1, fitting A90 1949-1952 and Austin Healey 100 1953-1956.  These are older sets but I don't know when they were manufactured. They include the "balance tube gland" made of the mysterious gray twine like material that has been conveniently shaped into an appropriately sized doughnut. The material can not be readily unwound and appears to be compacted together under pressure or with an adhesive or both.  I remember this type from years ago.  During my regular search on eBay for Healey and 1946 American Flyer bits (another crazy hobby), I noticed a head set under Item number: 130284225605. (US eBay) Looks like the same as the sets I have. The gland is evident in one of the auction photos although not a close up. If some one needs a photo (not sure why) I can send one.....
Aloha
Perry 



 ah at jharper.demon.co.uk writes:

Alan 

I have to accept what Perry has said because he clearly has the 
experience but I was going on original BMC gasket sets or Payen sets 
produced when the cars were young. 

Fortunately I have not so far had to use gasket sets made later than 
these early ones but I no doubt will have to sometime. It sounds as if 
they are inferior to the originals? 

Regards 

From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Sat Jan 31 23:34:19 2009
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 17:34:19 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] A70 motor rebore ABANDONED
In-Reply-To: <5a607cf80901311848m165c85d5w8dfe70acfb317621@mail.gmail.com>
References: <5a607cf80901311848m165c85d5w8dfe70acfb317621@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <A53DB152706A49BD9D75B56E0638E42A@PatrickQuinnPC>

G'day Keith

Way back in 1972 after I managed to blow up my AH100 engine I borrowed an
A70 engine from a mate's dad. We removed it straight from the A70 and
without it touching the ground fitted it to the 100. Didn't even change the
oil but did fit the AH flywheel and clutch.

While it was a little down on power it was the most flexible engine I have
ever used. From idle to valve bounce without a complaint time and time
again. It was just amazing and I recall one run across the Blue Mountains
when a bunch of us were catching a TR3 in the distance. I never did work out
how fast valve bounce in top overdrive was, as I had no idea how rpms the
engine was doing as I couldn't connect up the tach drive.

I even ran in some competition events with Austin-Healey Hereford painted
along the side.

In some ways it's sad that our cars are worth so much money these days.

The A70, complete with original oil went back to its owner after the AH unit
was rebuilt. That never valve bounced, but would rev comfortable to over 6
grand.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia 

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of keith taylor
Sent: Sunday, 1 February 2009 1:49 PM
To: healeys
Subject: [Healeys] A70 motor rebore ABANDONED

Thanks for the input & replys "not worth the effort" will settle for what I
can salvage from the block.

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