[Healeys] Pistons

[John Snyder]

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