From coudesluijs at chello.nl Mon Jun 1 00:33:09 2009 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:33:09 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Fuse for power takeoff In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4A237625.1080807@chello.nl> 2A should be fine. Kees Oudesluijs NL Ron Fine schreef: > I'm going to add a power outlet to my BN7 for cell phone and GPS. I think I > should put a fuse inline. What size fuse should I use?? > > Thanks, > > Ron Fine > 61BN7 > _______________________________________________ > 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 coudesluijs at chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.46/2145 - Release Date: 05/31/09 05:53:00 From frogeye at porterscustom.com Mon Jun 1 06:11:12 2009 From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 06:11:12 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] smith gauges In-Reply-To: References: <917EDAAB-C575-4931-BE4E-C26B984C735B@comcast.net> <4D13D5A2D4434015A4E44DAC7D84A0A5@oscar> Message-ID: Most "modern" fuel pumps are not polarity sensitive. The SU's are due to a capacitor or diode fitted at the factory to reduce arcing at the points. 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: Jess Power [mailto:jessmd1 at comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 8:54 PM To: Dave Porter Subject: Re: [Healeys] smith gauges I do or donot have to change the fuel pump if it is SU? On May 31, 2009, at 9:18 PM, Dave Porter wrote: From qualitas.jack at gmail.com Mon Jun 1 07:09:31 2009 From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 08:09:31 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Thanks for the Help Message-ID: <48720d20906010609q3c968222j268f81f9711ce12f@mail.gmail.com> Folks, I had two previous posts in which I asked for shared knowledge. Naturally, you folks came through like the champions you are. *Hardtop headroom:* Some folks reminded me that the replacement seat foams are inches thicker than the old ones. On the MGC, when I did a replacement, I had trouble getting under the steering wheel. Had the thing taken apart and cut down, and it is still close, but OK. My 6ft+ son still has trouble. The Healey is a bigger car, and I had no trouble after the seat rebuild until the Hardtop. Now I know I can have the seat taken apart and cut down. I don't plan to use the HT that often, so the seat will remain the way it is. *Clutch pedal problem: *I damaged the Healey when my foot slipped off the clutch and the car crashed in the garage. I asked for some suggestions, and someone (Linwood?} suggested racing pedals from Dennis Welch. They were expensive, but work great. Once I removed the standard pedals I realized another reason for my foot slipping off. The pedals are arced, and your foot only contacts a portion of the pedal. The Welch pedals are only slightly wider and but they are flatter than the standard ones, are metal, and have little projections, like th ones in a strawberry jar, that grip the sole and make it almost impossible for the foot to slip. Too bad the designers of the MGB made the pedal part of the levers, or I would be getting them for the B&C, even if I have't had any trouble. Thanks to you all for help and lively discussions. Jack 60 BT7 69 MGC 72 MGB (much modified for cumfort and roadability) And I love them all!* * From wmseverin at charter.net Mon Jun 1 08:23:40 2009 From: wmseverin at charter.net (Wm. Severin Thompson) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 09:23:40 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] SOS the shop move Message-ID: <004501c9e2c4$8fd83b30$af88b190$@net> Hey y'all, Ron came out Sunday to help, and we got 2 trailer's full done. Peter, Gabe, Larry and brother Don came out for a day last weekend. Thanks. So, I'm about 90% out of the big/warm side of the shop, with the cold side remaining (lots of work left there). I could definitely use more help next weekend for any folks available, either Sat or Sun. If you can help, please let me know ASAP so I can organize this to make best use of available personnel. Thanks, WST From tomleavy at comcast.net Mon Jun 1 08:41:29 2009 From: tomleavy at comcast.net (tomleavy at comcast.net) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 14:41:29 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Free wheels and brake lines In-Reply-To: <872862829.14857971243821567036.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <1177053691.15008011243867289112.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Hi Tony- They are in decent shape, need to be striped and painted. I opted to go tubeless with new Daytons. I live in central NJ. ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: tomleavy at comcast.net To: healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 9:59:27 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [Healeys] B Free wheels and brake lines Hi Listers- Anyone interested in 3 original 60 spokers, please contact me off list. Yours B for the pickup, not interested in shipping, though. Also, anyone in need of an original set of brake lines for reference only (they are not usable) again, contact me off list. They're yours for the pickup. These parts are form a BJ7. Cheers, Tom From steveg at abrazosdata.com Mon Jun 1 09:02:49 2009 From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (Steve Gerow) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 08:02:49 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Alternator side cover sought Message-ID: <009101c9e2ca$083f3100$18bd9300$@com> Does anyone have pictures of an alternative alternator side cover, such as Welch or AHSpares? None of their sites have pix. I have the Hendrix/Lenshow kit but my stock side cover has been repaired by a PO and won't fit the kit exactly and I'm exploring alternatives. -- Steve Gerow Pasadena, CA, USA BN6 From RonFineEsq at earthlink.net Mon Jun 1 09:38:20 2009 From: RonFineEsq at earthlink.net (Ron Fine) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 08:38:20 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fuse for power takeoff References: <4A237625.1080807@chello.nl> Message-ID: Thanks to all for the help on the fuse question. Ron Fine From ahbn6 at verizon.net Mon Jun 1 09:53:59 2009 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:53:59 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Service Bulletins Message-ID: <00e301c9e2d1$2e101d20$8a305760$@net> J. Scott Morris has given me 26 BMC Service Bulletins which are now on my site on the Bulletin page. These are from 1960. There you will see a link that will bring up the entire set. You can print each one individually by following the instructions on my site. I have been promised some from the 1956-1959 time frame and 1961!! Stay tuned! John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com From jstmorris at yahoo.com Mon Jun 1 11:14:42 2009 From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 10:14:42 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] University Motors Closing Message-ID: <701225.91447.qm@web30308.mail.mud.yahoo.com> This just came in. If correct, what a shame. I know many LBCers that have nothing but the best to say about John Twist and University Motors. --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; Austin Healey 3000 -'60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7 Re: [mg-tabc] FYI University Motors Date: Monday, June 1, 2009 12:47 PM From: "Sally Carroll" To: "Group T ABC's" I have learned that John Twist is closing down University Motors as of the end of June. Bench work will still be accepted for a time and an auction of tools and memorabilia and parts will be held in October. --Sally Carroll, Russell Ohio TC 6466, TF 7227, YB 0610, MGA 70355 , MGBGT 246221 For Sale!, Morris Pickup 80622 needs front pipe J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives __________________________________________________________________ Get the name you've always wanted @ymail.com or @rocketmail.com! Go to http://ca.promos.yahoo.com/jacko/ From ahbn6 at verizon.net Mon Jun 1 11:13:26 2009 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:13:26 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] J B Weld Message-ID: <00e401c9e2dc$474c8750$d5e595f0$@net> Can J B Weld be used to repair a small pinhole or crack in an exhaust manifold? John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com Mon Jun 1 12:00:49 2009 From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 11:00:49 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BN7 Top. In-Reply-To: <21B43A41-5DB0-4CB4-9441-14836E084987@ntelos.net> References: <21B43A41-5DB0-4CB4-9441-14836E084987@ntelos.net> Message-ID: As of right now, I haven't seen photos or a narative on attaching the vinyl to the header wood and the header wood to the bow; I have an idea, but want to be certain. I alos forwarded your great photos to John Sims and one other person for viewing. Many thanks, Richard of KY BN7 #440 From: quenty at ntelos.net To: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: BN7 Top. Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 12:54:23 -0400 Here are some pictures of an assembled top as I took it apart. The bare top bows, I think are yours. A Little time back there were some pictures on this Healey mail list, showing how the vinyl was applied to the Windshield Header wood. I carefully saved them some where, now I can't find them. If someone sends them to you, please forward. I'm also just now starting to install my top. Good Luck Dave and Daisy DSCN2311 DSCN2312 DSCN2313 DSCN2314 DSCN2315 DSCN2316 DSCN2317 DSCN2318 DSCN2319 DSCN2320 DSCN2321 DSCN2322 DSCN2323 DSCN2324 DSCN2325 DSCN2326 DSCN2327 DSCN2328 DSCN2329 DSCN2330 DSCN2696 DSCN1548.JPG DSCN1551.JPG DSCN1552.JPG DSCN1553.JPG DSCN1554.JPG DSCN3222.JPG _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_BR_life_in_synch_052009 [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg] From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com Mon Jun 1 12:02:19 2009 From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 11:02:19 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] J B Weld In-Reply-To: <00e401c9e2dc$474c8750$d5e595f0$@net> References: <00e401c9e2dc$474c8750$d5e595f0$@net> Message-ID: I have used "marine-Tex" for this type problem previously. J B is said to be a similar product Richard of KY BN7 #440 > From: ahbn6 at verizon.net > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 13:13:26 -0400 > Subject: [Healeys] J B Weld > > Can J B Weld be used to repair a small pinhole or crack in an exhaust > manifold? > > John Sims, BN6 > Aberdeen, NJ > > http://www.healey6.com > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail.. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutoria l_QuickAdd1_052009 From frogeye at porterscustom.com Mon Jun 1 12:03:12 2009 From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 12:03:12 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] J B Weld In-Reply-To: <00e401c9e2dc$474c8750$d5e595f0$@net> References: <00e401c9e2dc$474c8750$d5e595f0$@net> Message-ID: <0060F1C5805B48D58FECE356832B8BE0@oscar> NO Go to Muggyweld.com Buy the low temp silver rod repair kit 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 John Sims Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 11:13 AM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] J B Weld Can J B Weld be used to repair a small pinhole or crack in an exhaust manifold? John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as frogeye at porterscustom.com http://www.team.net/archive From 1968xke at gmail.com Mon Jun 1 12:07:12 2009 From: 1968xke at gmail.com (Randall Harris) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 11:07:12 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] J B Weld In-Reply-To: <00e401c9e2dc$474c8750$d5e595f0$@net> References: <00e401c9e2dc$474c8750$d5e595f0$@net> Message-ID: <82e6c8990906011107q138f673if4db5bea9d0c4e0c@mail.gmail.com> I have successfully used JB Weld to seal pin hole leaks at the other end - near the tail pipes (I run free-flow Monza pipes) . It doesn't get nearly as hot back there as at the manifold, but I have had no problems since I sealed them in the past three years. Randy On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 10:13 AM, John Sims wrote: > Can J B Weld be used to repair a small pinhole or crack in an exhaust > manifold? > > John Sims, BN6 > Aberdeen, NJ > > http://www.healey6.com > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as 1968xke at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk Mon Jun 1 13:34:43 2009 From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 20:34:43 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] No Power In-Reply-To: <4A23131A.90103@comcast.net> References: <4A21F81A.2060200@comcast.net> <4A22E14E.9080403@chello.nl> <4A23131A.90103@comcast.net> Message-ID: Bob I think that I am one of the people that you are in violent disagreement with. Well at least up to a point. I drove old cars as my main car as much as 55 years ago fitted with SU pumps. These were mainly Morris Minors and A-H 100s plus a few 'odd balls'. I now drive a 100 as a classic car. In all those years I have rarely had problems with pump points if certain care is taken and no, I don't regularly clean the points. On Morris Minors a 'L' type pump was normally fitted and this had a single pair of point . These did not give much trouble and at one time about every fourth car on the British road was a Morris Minor. However when the HP (High Pressure) pump started to be used with same single points there were some problems. This gave reliability problems on early 100s if these had the early AUA 36 pump with a single contact fitted. The official service replacement was the AUA 56 and this had double points. From that time on I personally never had a problem. Here however I have to admit that at that time I did not own my own 100 but did look after a colleague's who was better off than me. Later on the pump was superseded again but was virtually the same but with a raised cap to allow for a capacitor. Later still, as you know, they replaced this with a diode. If SU electric pumps were not reasonably reliable then how is it that cars made in large numbers such as the Mini and prestige cars such as a Jaguar continued to use them? Back to my own recent experience, the only problem I have had over the last ten years or so is the over tight diaphragm as discussed previously and a contact riveting coming loose from its spring leaf. In this case the contact stayed half in place but by doing so stopped the second pair of contacts taking over but made poor contact itself. This was clearly a manufacturing fault. As you perhaps now realise I have a high regard for SU pumps if they are set up correctly. I don't say that they are perfect and they do appear to attract a lot of bad publicity. I believe that a lot of the problems might be with the people who supply them! Perhaps they should provide a full test certificate with each one? Regards > >I think we're in violent agreement here. Points are the SU fuel pumps' >weak knee; if you clean/replace and adjust the points every few >thousand miles--Norman Nock once told me they did this as routine >service back in the day--they probably won't fail. But that's hardly >the epitome of durability and reliability (mechanical pumps, for >instance, can be expected to last up to the life of an engine). > -- John Harper From ahbn6 at verizon.net Mon Jun 1 13:52:22 2009 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:52:22 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BN7 Top. In-Reply-To: References: <21B43A41-5DB0-4CB4-9441-14836E084987@ntelos.net> Message-ID: <00f101c9e2f2$7b284710$7178d530$@net> I will have the photos up on my web site either later tonight or sometime tomorrow. First, have to go coach my Grandson's baseball game in a few hours. I also would like to see a narrative. Dave?? John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Richard Collins Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 2:01 PM To: quenty at ntelos.net; Webmeister Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN7 Top. As of right now, I haven't seen photos or a narative on attaching the vinyl to the header wood and the header wood to the bow; I have an idea, but want to be certain. I alos forwarded your great photos to John Sims and one other person for viewing. Many thanks, Richard of KY BN7 #440 . From alexmm at roadrunner.com Mon Jun 1 13:58:07 2009 From: alexmm at roadrunner.com (Alex) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 15:58:07 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Service Bulletins References: <00e301c9e2d1$2e101d20$8a305760$@net> Message-ID: <9A3FB54E9D054708A0AEA3FE30F9D40E@atc0f226cd3237> John, every time I visit your site I get an exhaust sound and a kind intro, but no hyperlinks to click on. How the heck does one navigate your Web site? == Alex in Maine "The Blue Mainie," 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 "Conkling," 1946 MG TC #1321 Former owner 1957 A-H 100-6, 1967 A-H BJ8, 1965 MG Midget http://home.roadrunner.com/~alexmm ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Sims" To: "Healey List" Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 11:53 AM Subject: [Healeys] Service Bulletins > J. Scott Morris has given me 26 BMC Service Bulletins which are now on my > site on the Bulletin page. These are from 1960. There you will see a link > that will bring up the entire set. You can print each one individually by > following the instructions on my site. > > I have been promised some from the 1956-1959 time frame and 1961!! Stay > tuned! > > John Sims, BN6 > Aberdeen, NJ > > http://www.healey6.com [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.] From bspidell at comcast.net Mon Jun 1 14:06:42 2009 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 20:06:42 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] No Power In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <1299999474.14051761243886802539.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> John, Note the phrase I used was "violent AGREEMENT." Seems everybody agrees on one thing: SU pumps require regular maintenance. I suspect if the pumps' reliability wasn't an issue then SU wouldn't have added first capacitors, then diodes and, finally, electronics (to completely replace the points). Some people may think rebuilding the pump every few thousand miles is routine, others, like me, think they ought to go longer than that without maintenance. I worked on them for years in order to get them to last, without fail, for my annual 3-4K mile road trip. After servicing, the pump might go 3K miles or it might go 15K miles. If the pump gave up the ghost in the middle of nowhere or when passing a logging truck on a windy mountain two-lane it could be particularly unnerving. If the pump was working well I was loathe to open it but, in hindsight, maybe I should have. I'm also not convinced filing or sanding the points is a good idea except in a pinch; better to replace the points IMO. I always adjusted the diaphragm per the book, and that may have been part of the problem . Just because other cars used them is not exactly an endorsement, either; remember British cars in general--especially older ones--have less than stellar reputations for reliability (the pumps may be part of it, along with wiring, etc.). Since I've replaced my BJ8's ignition points with an Ignitor and the fuel pump with an SU electronic, my BJ8's drivetrain is nearly as reliable as a modern car's; and I can concentrate on tasteful upgrades and fixing whatever else breaks or wears out. YMMV. bs Bob I think that I am one of the people that you are in violent disagreement with. Well at least up to a point. Regards > >I think we're in violent agreement here. Points are the SU fuel pumps' >weak knee; if you clean/replace and adjust the points every few >thousand miles--Norman Nock once told me they did this as routine >service back in the day--they probably won't fail. But that's hardly >the epitome of durability and reliability (mechanical pumps, for >instance, can be expected to last up to the life of an engine). > -- John Harper From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Mon Jun 1 15:00:00 2009 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 14:00:00 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] J B Weld In-Reply-To: <82e6c8990906011107q138f673if4db5bea9d0c4e0c@mail.gmail.com> References: <00e401c9e2dc$474c8750$d5e595f0$@net> <82e6c8990906011107q138f673if4db5bea9d0c4e0c@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <471534970906011400w203abd0blab4bcfe704570dce@mail.gmail.com> I fixed the exhaust manifold on a '93 Mazda minivan with JB Weld. It had a long crack in it. Held longer than the car lasted. :) Jody -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) 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 1968xke at gmail.com Mon Jun 1 15:39:31 2009 From: 1968xke at gmail.com (Randall Harris) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 14:39:31 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] J B Weld In-Reply-To: <471534970906011400w203abd0blab4bcfe704570dce@mail.gmail.com> References: <00e401c9e2dc$474c8750$d5e595f0$@net> <82e6c8990906011107q138f673if4db5bea9d0c4e0c@mail.gmail.com> <471534970906011400w203abd0blab4bcfe704570dce@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <82e6c8990906011439v79302f50hb689b678d7516bb2@mail.gmail.com> That product is truly amazing. You wouldn't believe what I have cobbled together with JB Weld. Half of my rain gutters have been patched with the stuff. Randy On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 2:00 PM, Jody Kerr wrote: > I fixed the exhaust manifold on a '93 Mazda minivan with JB Weld. It > had a long crack in it. Held longer than the car lasted. :) > > Jody > > -- > http://www.theymightberacing.com/ > 1953 Studebaker Champion > 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) > 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) > 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) > 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) > 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 rchaskell at earthlink.net Mon Jun 1 15:48:02 2009 From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell) Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:48:02 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] University Motors Closing In-Reply-To: <701225.91447.qm@web30308.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <701225.91447.qm@web30308.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4A244C92.1010606@earthlink.net> It's correct: http://www.universitymotorsltd.com/ From quenty at ntelos.net Mon Jun 1 16:45:49 2009 From: quenty at ntelos.net (David Schweninger) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 18:45:49 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BN7 Top. In-Reply-To: <00f101c9e2f2$7b284710$7178d530$@net> References: <21B43A41-5DB0-4CB4-9441-14836E084987@ntelos.net> <00f101c9e2f2$7b284710$7178d530$@net> Message-ID: <85745AE4-F911-4968-924B-9A6C12072667@ntelos.net> John, I am going to try to sort out how the wood header bow is covered. I'll take pictures as I go. I will try to do a narrative of all the pics as time permits. Hope you won the game! Dave On Jun 1, 2009, at 3:52 PM, John Sims wrote: I will have the photos up on my web site either later tonight or sometime tomorrow. First, have to go coach my Grandson's baseball game in a few hours. I also would like to see a narrative. Dave?? John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net ] On Behalf Of Richard Collins Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 2:01 PM To: quenty at ntelos.net; Webmeister Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN7 Top. As of right now, I haven't seen photos or a narrative on attaching the vinyl to the header wood and the header wood to the bow; I have an idea, but want to be certain. I alos forwarded your great photos to John Sims and one other person for viewing. Many thanks, Richard of KY BN7 #440 . From michael.oritt at gmail.com Mon Jun 1 17:08:43 2009 From: michael.oritt at gmail.com (Michael Oritt) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 19:08:43 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] University Motors Closing In-Reply-To: <701225.91447.qm@web30308.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <701225.91447.qm@web30308.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Go here for the video: http://universitymotorsltd.com/news-blog.html Best--Michael Oritt From dwflagg at juno.com Mon Jun 1 17:38:40 2009 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 19:38:40 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fuse for power takeoff Message-ID: <20090601.193842.2588.4.dwflagg@juno.com> I thought the fun of driving a Healey was not caring where you were going and being away from the rest of the world. Sounds like you not only want to know where you are going, but want the rest of the world to know. :) > I'm going to add a power outlet to my BN7 for cell phone and GPS. I > think I > should put a fuse inline. What size fuse should I use?? > > Thanks, > > Ron Fine > 61BN7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as dwflagg at juno.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > > ____________________________________________________________ Click now to find great remedies for hangovers! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTKyJqaz9yHwrqJzV7UV9IFh01hTZ5QEbTLzhYA0lN9MW5rH7Gf6cI/ From 57healey at gmail.com Mon Jun 1 18:09:22 2009 From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 19:09:22 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] University Motors Closing In-Reply-To: References: <701225.91447.qm@web30308.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <743b1e2f0906011709s3e1bd007q1f2c33eb040e58cf@mail.gmail.com> That is an absolute shame. I always thought going to one of his classes would have been fun On 6/1/09, Michael Oritt wrote: > Go here for the video: > > http://universitymotorsltd.com/news-blog.html > > Best--Michael Oritt > _______________________________________________ > 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 57healey at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Sent from my mobile device 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 healey.nut at gmail.com Mon Jun 1 18:14:22 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 08:14:22 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Fuse for power takeoff In-Reply-To: <20090601.193842.2588.4.dwflagg@juno.com> References: <20090601.193842.2588.4.dwflagg@juno.com> Message-ID: Well for one you do want to avoid driving your healey in Hunter's Point, San Francisco ... Done that, bad idea. So the GPS might keep you safe! On 6/2/09, Douglas W Flagg wrote: > I thought the fun of driving a Healey was not caring where you were going > and being away from the rest of the world. Sounds like you not only want > to know where you are going, but want the rest of the world to know. :) > >> I'm going to add a power outlet to my BN7 for cell phone and GPS. I >> think I >> should put a fuse inline. What size fuse should I use?? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Ron Fine >> 61BN7 >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as dwflagg at juno.com >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> >> > > ____________________________________________________________ > Click now to find great remedies for hangovers! > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTKyJqaz9yHwrqJzV7UV9IFh01hTZ5QEbTLzhYA0lN9MW5rH7Gf6cI/ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From shop at justbrits.com Mon Jun 1 18:35:17 2009 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 19:35:17 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Service Bulletins In-Reply-To: <9A3FB54E9D054708A0AEA3FE30F9D40E@atc0f226cd3237> Message-ID: <> Simple Alan, change your browser to one that (unlike MAJORITY of browsers) that renders FRAMES authored sites. Maybe 25% on European sites also author their sites using the quite un-compatible with most browsers FRAMES. Sorry John. Ed PS: Nah!!!!! From glemon at neb.rr.com Mon Jun 1 18:39:26 2009 From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 19:39:26 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Fuse for power takeoff In-Reply-To: References: <20090601.193842.2588.4.dwflagg@juno.com> Message-ID: <88EC5432817841339E4DD8D6F3A179A1@GregPC> If you don't have "Jenks" to read off the driving instructions the GPS can come in handy From JJSandSMS at cs.com Mon Jun 1 18:43:00 2009 From: JJSandSMS at cs.com (JJSandSMS at cs.com) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 20:43:00 EDT Subject: [Healeys] test test test ignore Message-ID: please ignore From JJSandSMS at cs.com Mon Jun 1 18:45:13 2009 From: JJSandSMS at cs.com (JJSandSMS at cs.com) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 20:45:13 EDT Subject: [Healeys] test2 ignore Message-ID: From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au Mon Jun 1 19:23:04 2009 From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 11:23:04 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Fuse for power takeoff In-Reply-To: <88EC5432817841339E4DD8D6F3A179A1@GregPC> References: <20090601.193842.2588.4.dwflagg@juno.com> <88EC5432817841339E4DD8D6F3A179A1@GregPC> Message-ID: <7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA0104216198@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win> G'day Greg However I do have a mini toilet roll that would come in handy. 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 Greg Lemon Sent: Tuesday, 2 June 2009 10:39 AM To: Alan Seigrist; Douglas W Flagg; RonFineEsq at earthlink.net; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuse for power takeoff If you don't have "Jenks" to read off the driving instructions the GPS can come in handy _______________________________________________ ********************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain privileged information or confidential information or both. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it and notify the sender. ********************************************************************** From aon.912808691 at aon.at Mon Jun 1 19:29:53 2009 From: aon.912808691 at aon.at (Reinhart Rosner (aon)) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 03:29:53 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] University Motors Closing In-Reply-To: <743b1e2f0906011709s3e1bd007q1f2c33eb040e58cf@mail.gmail.com> References: <701225.91447.qm@web30308.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <743b1e2f0906011709s3e1bd007q1f2c33eb040e58cf@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Living in Europe to go to one of his classes unfortunately is just too far away for me. But his videos are a perfect knowledge resource. Anyone knows what will happen to these? Will they stay available in the future? Reinhart Rosner 1955 AH 100 BN1 Vienna - Austria From mgcharlie at comcast.net Mon Jun 1 19:45:25 2009 From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin) Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:45:25 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Service Bulletins In-Reply-To: <9A3FB54E9D054708A0AEA3FE30F9D40E@atc0f226cd3237> References: <00e301c9e2d1$2e101d20$8a305760$@net> <9A3FB54E9D054708A0AEA3FE30F9D40E@atc0f226cd3237> Message-ID: <4A248435.5010104@comcast.net> Alex, I have the same problem, so have found the site of no use. Charlie Alex wrote: > John, every time I visit your site I get an exhaust sound and a kind intro, > but no hyperlinks to click on. How the heck does one navigate your Web > site? > > == Alex in Maine > "The Blue Mainie," 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 > "Conkling," 1946 MG TC #1321 > Former owner 1957 A-H 100-6, 1967 A-H BJ8, > 1965 MG Midget > http://home.roadrunner.com/~alexmm > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Sims" > To: "Healey List" > Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 11:53 AM > Subject: [Healeys] Service Bulletins > > > >> J. Scott Morris has given me 26 BMC Service Bulletins which are now on my >> site on the Bulletin page. These are from 1960. There you will see a link >> that will bring up the entire set. You can print each one individually by >> following the instructions on my site. >> >> I have been promised some from the 1956-1959 time frame and 1961!! Stay >> tuned! >> >> John Sims, BN6 >> Aberdeen, NJ >> >> http://www.healey6.com >> > > > [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried > to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.] > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mgcharlie at comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] From keithbailey5 at bigpond.com Mon Jun 1 19:49:15 2009 From: keithbailey5 at bigpond.com (Keith Bailey) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 11:49:15 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Door Trim Message-ID: Hi All I am getting conflicting advice is the door trim around the cut out used for storing small items sewn or not sewn on early BN1 it appear some book show it sewn and others not sewn Keith BT7 BN1 From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au Mon Jun 1 19:51:46 2009 From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 11:51:46 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Cars to be Rescued Message-ID: <7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA010421619C@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win> G'day A frund in New Zealand sent me the attached site for anyone interested in rescuing an Austin-Healey or two. www.gullwingmotorcars.com/inv.php?action Click on Inventory. US$4,950 for a tri-carb, even in that state has got to be thought about. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.44/2140 - Release Date: 05/28/09 18:09:00 ********************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain privileged information or confidential information or both. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it and notify the sender. ********************************************************************** From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon Jun 1 19:56:32 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 09:56:32 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Service Bulletins In-Reply-To: <4A248435.5010104@comcast.net> References: <00e301c9e2d1$2e101d20$8a305760$@net> <9A3FB54E9D054708A0AEA3FE30F9D40E@atc0f226cd3237> <4A248435.5010104@comcast.net> Message-ID: What browser are you guys using? Safari? I have no problems with IE or Firefox. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 9:45 AM, Charlie Baldwin wrote: > Alex, > I have the same problem, so have found the site of no use. > Charlie > > Alex wrote: > > John, every time I visit your site I get an exhaust sound and a kind > intro, > > but no hyperlinks to click on. How the heck does one navigate your Web > > site? > > > > == Alex in Maine > > "The Blue Mainie," 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 > > "Conkling," 1946 MG TC #1321 > > Former owner 1957 A-H 100-6, 1967 A-H BJ8, > > 1965 MG Midget > > http://home.roadrunner.com/~alexmm From eschulz at frontiernet.net Mon Jun 1 20:50:23 2009 From: eschulz at frontiernet.net (Elton Schulz) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 22:50:23 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Service Bulletins References: <00e301c9e2d1$2e101d20$8a305760$@net> <9A3FB54E9D054708A0AEA3FE30F9D40E@atc0f226cd3237> Message-ID: <3A14D008E5754C53A8CEC1B693B9288F@655vb01> I found that changing the zoom to 75% will show up the frame with all the links. Elton ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alex" To: "John Sims" ; "Healey List" Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 3:58 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Service Bulletins > John, every time I visit your site I get an exhaust sound and a kind > intro, > but no hyperlinks to click on. How the heck does one navigate your Web > site? > > == Alex in Maine From richchrysler at quickclic.net Mon Jun 1 21:04:40 2009 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 23:04:40 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Door Trim References: Message-ID: Keith, The sewn door pocket perimeter began at about the same time as the unification of the chassis and engine numbers about the first week of September 1954. Rich Chrysler AHCA Hundred Registrar ----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith Bailey" To: Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 9:49 PM Subject: [Healeys] Door Trim > Hi All > I am getting conflicting advice is the door trim around the cut out > used for storing small items sewn or not sewn on early BN1 > it appear some book show it sewn and others not sewn > Keith > BT7 > BN1 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Mon Jun 1 21:10:08 2009 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 20:10:08 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Service Bulletins In-Reply-To: <3A14D008E5754C53A8CEC1B693B9288F@655vb01> References: <00e301c9e2d1$2e101d20$8a305760$@net> <9A3FB54E9D054708A0AEA3FE30F9D40E@atc0f226cd3237> <3A14D008E5754C53A8CEC1B693B9288F@655vb01> Message-ID: <471534970906012010s1327f637rcacc984a01939527@mail.gmail.com> It's also possible you don't have quicktime installed (or it's trying to update the version). I flip between IE, Opera, Chrome and other browsers and haven't had any issues with John's site. Would you be reacing it using dial-up versus broadband? Jody On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 7:50 PM, Elton Schulz wrote: > I found that changing the zoom to 75% will show up the frame with all the > links. > Elton > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alex" > To: "John Sims" ; "Healey List" > Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 3:58 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Service Bulletins > > >> John, every time I visit your site I get an exhaust sound and a kind >> intro, >> but no hyperlinks to click on. How the heck does one navigate your Web >> site? >> >> == Alex in Maine > > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jodyfkerr at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) 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 stevesylvia2 at comcast.net Mon Jun 1 19:20:36 2009 From: stevesylvia2 at comcast.net (Steve) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 20:20:36 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Trafficator Harness Installation Message-ID: <294C454B863A4EC49BF1774826C973F0@Healey1> Hi all, During my restoration, a few years ago I removed my trafficator harness and now that my steering wheel is restored I've been trying to reinstall the trafficator harness. I should mention that the original bullets are still soldered on the ends. I've tried running bailing wire up the tube and pulling the harness back through but it gets jammed up at the opening. So I tried heavy duty fishing line but the second or third bullet just gets jammed and am wondering if anyone has successfully reinstalled the trafficator with the bullets still on and if so, how did you do it or do I need to cut off the bullets and pull it through and then solder new ones on? I wanted to avoid the latter if possible but if not, oh well. As always many thanks, Steve Meyer 61 BN7 From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon Jun 1 21:53:27 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 11:53:27 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Trafficator Harness Installation In-Reply-To: <294C454B863A4EC49BF1774826C973F0@Healey1> References: <294C454B863A4EC49BF1774826C973F0@Healey1> Message-ID: Steve - I've done this several times without a problem. The bullets should be staggered. If they aren't I'd remove them and put them back on staggered. I would try using some thin fishing line and wrap it several times around the wires at the end so that the four wires and bullets are held tightly with each other (so that they can double back on themselves and jam). Then use your heavier line to attach to the first bullet and pull the lot through. That should work just fine. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 9:20 AM, Steve wrote: > Hi all, > During my restoration, a few years ago I removed my > trafficator harness and now that my steering wheel is restored I've been > trying to reinstall the trafficator harness. I should mention that the > original bullets are still soldered on the ends. I've tried running > bailing wire up the tube and pulling the harness back through but it > gets jammed up at the opening. So I tried heavy duty fishing line but > the second or third bullet just gets jammed and am wondering if anyone > has successfully reinstalled the trafficator with the bullets still on > and if so, how did you do it or do I need to cut off the bullets and > pull it through and then solder new ones on? I wanted to avoid the > latter if possible but if not, oh well. > > As always many thanks, > Steve Meyer > 61 BN7 > ____________ From bspidell at comcast.net Mon Jun 1 22:04:25 2009 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:04:25 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Trafficator Harness Installation In-Reply-To: <294C454B863A4EC49BF1774826C973F0@Healey1> References: <294C454B863A4EC49BF1774826C973F0@Healey1> Message-ID: <4A24A4C9.3040202@comcast.net> Did this a few years ago. IIRC, I wrapped the wires of the harness and bullet connectors tightly with thin mechanic's wire--use as little as possible--and used the wire to pull the harness through. I believe the wires of the harness are cut to different lengths to facilitate this process. Bob Steve wrote: > Hi all, > During my restoration, a few years ago I removed my > trafficator harness and now that my steering wheel is restored I've been > trying to reinstall the trafficator harness. I should mention that the > original bullets are still soldered on the ends. I've tried running > bailing wire up the tube and pulling the harness back through but it > gets jammed up at the opening. So I tried heavy duty fishing line but > the second or third bullet just gets jammed and am wondering if anyone > has successfully reinstalled the trafficator with the bullets still on > and if so, how did you do it or do I need to cut off the bullets and > pull it through and then solder new ones on? I wanted to avoid the > latter if possible but if not, oh well. > > As always many thanks, > Steve Meyer > 61 BN7 -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au Mon Jun 1 22:17:28 2009 From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au) Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:17:28 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Service Bulletins In-Reply-To: <00e301c9e2d1$2e101d20$8a305760$@net> References: <00e301c9e2d1$2e101d20$8a305760$@net> Message-ID: <20090602141728.12492lv2g5c37krc@webmail.hotkey.net.au> Quoting John Sims : > J. Scott Morris has given me 26 BMC Service Bulletins which are now on my > site on the Bulletin page. These are from 1960. There you will see a link > that will bring up the entire set. You can print each one individually by > following the instructions on my site. > > I have been promised some from the 1956-1959 time frame and 1961!! Stay > tuned! > > John Sims, BN6 > Gentlemen, Service Bulletins are very interesting and I make the following comments; Austin/BMC/US Distributors did back-up support and development. ( All be it 1950/60's style) Gearbox teeth numbers and part numbers are most helpfull when you are raiding old Austin/Morris sedans for parts. Sedans often saw less demanding use and therefore wear. Healey Workss homologation sheets listed four ( from memory ) gear set ratios depending on the competition event and circuit cars were entered for Thankyou Joe From coudesluijs at chello.nl Tue Jun 2 00:56:24 2009 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:56:24 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Service Bulletins In-Reply-To: <4A248435.5010104@comcast.net> References: <00e301c9e2d1$2e101d20$8a305760$@net> <9A3FB54E9D054708A0AEA3FE30F9D40E@atc0f226cd3237> <4A248435.5010104@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4A24CD18.2030702@chello.nl> I have had no problems whatsoever downloading and printing out the bulletins. All works fine under Mozilla. Kees Oudesluijs NL From jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au Tue Jun 2 01:52:12 2009 From: jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au (John & Kerry Rowe) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 17:52:12 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Service Bulletins References: <00e301c9e2d1$2e101d20$8a305760$@net><9A3FB54E9D054708A0AEA3FE30F9D40E@atc0f226cd3237> <4A248435.5010104@comcast.net> Message-ID: <2DF0A3BF9E544C278776D8B0767A324B@rowe4323ef3cc5> Right click on the black line under the header and drag it down- will show the listings John Rowe Qld Aust BN1 BT7 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlie Baldwin" To: "Alex" Cc: "Healey List" Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 11:45 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Service Bulletins > Alex, > I have the same problem, so have found the site of no use. > Charlie > > Alex wrote: >> John, every time I visit your site I get an exhaust sound and a kind >> intro, >> but no hyperlinks to click on. How the heck does one navigate your Web >> site? >> >> == Alex in Maine >> "The Blue Mainie," 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 >> "Conkling," 1946 MG TC #1321 >> Former owner 1957 A-H 100-6, 1967 A-H BJ8, >> 1965 MG Midget >> http://home.roadrunner.com/~alexmm >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "John Sims" >> To: "Healey List" >> Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 11:53 AM >> Subject: [Healeys] Service Bulletins >> >> >> >>> J. Scott Morris has given me 26 BMC Service Bulletins which are now on >>> my >>> site on the Bulletin page. These are from 1960. There you will see a >>> link >>> that will bring up the entire set. You can print each one individually >>> by >>> following the instructions on my site. >>> >>> I have been promised some from the 1956-1959 time frame and 1961!! Stay >>> tuned! >>> >>> John Sims, BN6 >>> Aberdeen, NJ >>> >>> http://www.healey6.com >>> >> >> >> [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried >> to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please >> send plain text.] >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as mgcharlie at comcast.net >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name > of mgcharlie.vcf] > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au > > http://www.team.net/archive -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.49/2149 - Release Date: 06/01/09 17:55:00 From tomleavy at comcast.net Tue Jun 2 04:26:30 2009 From: tomleavy at comcast.net (tomleavy at comcast.net) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 10:26:30 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Trafficator Harness Installation Message-ID: <2061341016.15414061243938390662.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Hi Steve- What worked for me was to fish a wire theough, and then secure it to the harness by wrapping it a few times around and back on itself. Then masking tape the whole bugger tightly, so it is smooth and there are no exposed ears hanging out. The masking tape's smooth finish helps it glide through, and the residual oil in the tube helps lube it (and will help the tape to release. Good luck. Tom From sbyers at ec.rr.com Tue Jun 2 06:11:49 2009 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 08:11:49 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Trafficator Harness Installation In-Reply-To: <294C454B863A4EC49BF1774826C973F0@Healey1> References: <294C454B863A4EC49BF1774826C973F0@Healey1> Message-ID: <000901c9e37b$4eb16160$ec142420$@rr.com> Well, I have never been successful in stuffing the harness through the stator tube even though the bullets are staggered and I wrapped the bundle as tightly as possible. It was an exercise in frustration. When I installed a new trafficator wiring harness, I cut all of the bullets off of the ends, leaving about 1-1/2 inches of wire connected to each bullet. After the harness was through the tube, I soldered the cut wires back together. To make this easier in the future if the harness needs to come out again I did not twist the wires together before soldering, but just laid them side by side so the wires aren't damaged. I used heat-shrink tubing to insulate the joints after soldering. 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 Steve Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 9:21 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Trafficator Harness Installation Hi all, During my restoration, a few years ago I removed my trafficator harness and now that my steering wheel is restored I've been trying to reinstall the trafficator harness. I should mention that the original bullets are still soldered on the ends. I've tried running bailing wire up the tube and pulling the harness back through but it gets jammed up at the opening. So I tried heavy duty fishing line but the second or third bullet just gets jammed and am wondering if anyone has successfully reinstalled the trafficator with the bullets still on and if so, how did you do it or do I need to cut off the bullets and pull it through and then solder new ones on? I wanted to avoid the latter if possible but if not, oh well. As always many thanks, Steve Meyer 61 BN7 From todd.s.taylor at lmco.com Tue Jun 2 06:33:53 2009 From: todd.s.taylor at lmco.com (Taylor, Todd S) Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:33:53 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] test Message-ID: Haven't had any e-mails in 2 or 3 days.. From bspidell at comcast.net Tue Jun 2 06:51:35 2009 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:51:35 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] List Traffic Message-ID: <4A252057.4010704@comcast.net> Folks, I've been on this mailing list for a long time; can't remember how many exactly, but maybe as long as 10 years. I've noticed in the last year or two the number of daily messages has dropped off dramatically--used to get 40-50 a day--and some 'regulars' don't post often or at all anymore. Of course, we lost Dave Russell and others that weren't such prolific posters to inevitability, but what happened to some of the other oldtimers (Keith Turk, Gary Anderson and Reid Trummel come to mind)? I also know some Listers are having trouble posting--hang in there, Jerry, we'll figure it out eventually--but probably no more than a few. I suspect the online forum has lured some Listers away, but it's easy enough to monitor both. Maybe life has gotten too hectic, or the economy has hampered some or the novelty wore off for others? I hope this isn't indicative of declining interest in Healeys. Bob ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From ahbn6 at verizon.net Tue Jun 2 06:57:13 2009 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:57:13 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Service Bulletins In-Reply-To: <4A248435.5010104@comcast.net> References: <00e301c9e2d1$2e101d20$8a305760$@net> <9A3FB54E9D054708A0AEA3FE30F9D40E@atc0f226cd3237> <4A248435.5010104@comcast.net> Message-ID: <014401c9e381$a6f37830$f4da6890$@net> This site has been tested in IE6, 7, and 8 as well as Firefox (and a year ago in Opera) and these browsers, according to statistics provided to me by my service provider, account for over 95 percent of the hits on the site. If any of you have problems then please furnish a screen shot of the title page along with information that is usable to me such as operating system, browser and browser version, zoom size, screen resolution and text size. I have three different computers with three different versions of Windows that I use to test as well as several different browsers. Viewability can change dependant upon the individual users screen resolution, zoom level, text size and many other factors that are on the individual users computers that function independantly of any web site. I do find that in viewing the statistics, there are people hitting the site with browsers that I have never heard of and some hitting the site using operating systems that are several generations old such as Microsoft ME, CE and Windows 3.1, etc. In every case of a problem brought to my attention, it has been because of a screen resolution, zoom size or text size problem on the users computer. I would prefer that instead of broadcasting to the free world, if you have a problem, contact me with appropriate information so that I can see, what, if anything can be done. I will do what I can to accommodate everyone. This site has been in its current format for over three years. There were some problems when I changed it some years ago but those were ironed out in a few days - that is, for those who brought the "problems" to my attention at that time. For those that did not but have waited several years, give me the information that I request and I will do my best to accommodate you. Of course, if you still find no value in the site, then just stay away from it. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: Charlie Baldwin [mailto:mgcharlie at comcast.net] Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 9:45 PM To: Alex Cc: John Sims; Healey List Subject: Re: [Healeys] Service Bulletins Alex, I have the same problem, so have found the site of no use. Charlie From ourxke at hotmail.com Tue Jun 2 07:06:22 2009 From: ourxke at hotmail.com (Ken Wignall) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 09:06:22 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Trafficator Harness Installation In-Reply-To: <4A24A4C9.3040202@comcast.net> References: <294C454B863A4EC49BF1774826C973F0@Healey1> <4A24A4C9.3040202@comcast.net> Message-ID: I just completed this job last week. I tried wrapping the bullet connectors up with hair- thin wire and a small amount of electric tape to hold all the wires in place and pulling it thru but it kept getting caught up and I didn't want to damage the wiring loom. It takes a few minutes of time but I simply heated up the bullet connectors with my soldering gun and they easily slide off, wrapped up the harness and slid it thru and then put a little solder flux in the bullet connector and on the end of each wire. Push the wire into the bullet connector so it just protrudes out the hole inn the end of the connector and touch a bit of solder on it. The good news is that there is a good length of harness to work with once it is pulled thru the stator tube. > Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 21:04:25 -0700 > From: bspidell at comcast.net > To: stevesylvia2 at comcast.net > CC: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Trafficator Harness Installation > > Did this a few years ago. IIRC, I wrapped the wires of the harness and bullet > connectors tightly with thin mechanic's wire--use as little as possible--and > used the wire to pull the harness through. I believe the wires of the harness > are cut to different lengths to facilitate this process. > > Bob > > > > Steve wrote: > > Hi all, > > During my restoration, a few years ago I removed my > > trafficator harness and now that my steering wheel is restored I've been > > trying to reinstall the trafficator harness. I should mention that the > > original bullets are still soldered on the ends. I've tried running > > bailing wire up the tube and pulling the harness back through but it > > gets jammed up at the opening. So I tried heavy duty fishing line but > > the second or third bullet just gets jammed and am wondering if anyone > > has successfully reinstalled the trafficator with the bullets still on > > and if so, how did you do it or do I need to cut off the bullets and > > pull it through and then solder new ones on? I wanted to avoid the > > latter if possible but if not, oh well. > > > > As always many thanks, > > Steve Meyer > > 61 BN7 > > > > -- > ******************************************************************* > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net > > ******************************************************************* > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as ourxke at hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail. has ever-growing storage! Dont worry about storage limits. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Storage?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial _Storage_062009 From alexmm at roadrunner.com Tue Jun 2 07:31:33 2009 From: alexmm at roadrunner.com (Alex) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 09:31:33 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Service Bulletins References: <00e301c9e2d1$2e101d20$8a305760$@net> <9A3FB54E9D054708A0AEA3FE30F9D40E@atc0f226cd3237> <3A14D008E5754C53A8CEC1B693B9288F@655vb01> <471534970906012010s1327f637rcacc984a01939527@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <88D12DA949A54A91A5CE675F59A18EBF@atc0f226cd3237> High-speed broadband here. == Alex in Maine "The Blue Mainie," 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 "Conkling," 1946 MG TC #1321 Former owner 1957 A-H 100-6, 1967 A-H BJ8, 1965 MG Midget http://home.roadrunner.com/~alexmm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jody Kerr" To: "Elton Schulz" Cc: "Alex" ; "John Sims" ; "Healey List" Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 11:10 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Service Bulletins It's also possible you don't have quicktime installed (or it's trying to update the version). I flip between IE, Opera, Chrome and other browsers and haven't had any issues with John's site. Would you be reacing it using dial-up versus broadband? Jody On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 7:50 PM, Elton Schulz wrote: > I found that changing the zoom to 75% will show up the frame with all the > links. > Elton > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alex" > To: "John Sims" ; "Healey List" > > Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 3:58 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Service Bulletins > > >> John, every time I visit your site I get an exhaust sound and a kind >> intro, >> but no hyperlinks to click on. How the heck does one navigate your Web >> site? >> >> == Alex in Maine > > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jodyfkerr at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.48/2148 - Release Date: 06/01/09 06:09:00 [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.] From rwil at sbcglobal.net Tue Jun 2 08:59:52 2009 From: rwil at sbcglobal.net (Roland Wilhelmy) Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:59:52 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] List Traffic In-Reply-To: <4A252057.4010704@comcast.net> References: <4A252057.4010704@comcast.net> Message-ID: Bob- A lot of us lurk, I think. I more often than not reply just to the poster, not to the list, when it is something that has come up repeatedly and should be on the archives already. Another reason why I do it is because my junk mail load gets larger after every posting to the list. I don't blame the list and I do post when there is something that I have to say that is unique in some way or in response to a polling request. I continue to get more healeys list email than any other category. -Roland On Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:51:35 -0700, you wrote: ::Folks, :: :: ::I've been on this mailing list for a long time; can't remember how many exactly, ::but maybe as long as 10 years. I've noticed in the last year or two the number ::of daily messages has dropped off dramatically--used to get 40-50 a day--and ::some 'regulars' don't post often or at all anymore. Of course, we lost Dave ::Russell and others that weren't such prolific posters to inevitability, but what ::happened to some of the other oldtimers (Keith Turk, Gary Anderson and Reid ::Trummel come to mind)? I also know some Listers are having trouble ::posting--hang in there, Jerry, we'll figure it out eventually--but probably no ::more than a few. :: ::I suspect the online forum has lured some Listers away, but it's easy enough to ::monitor both. Maybe life has gotten too hectic, or the economy has hampered ::some or the novelty wore off for others? :: ::I hope this isn't indicative of declining interest in Healeys. :: :: ::Bob From dwhite4949 at wowway.com Tue Jun 2 09:09:32 2009 From: dwhite4949 at wowway.com (Daniel and Diane White) Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:09:32 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] List Traffic In-Reply-To: <4A252057.4010704@comcast.net> References: <4A252057.4010704@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4A2540AC.10007@wowway.com> Bob, I too hope interest is not declining. I chalk it up to just being busy. In my case a recent ruptured appendix got in the way of me giving my two cents worth to the list. If a subject comes up that I think I can help out with... I won't hesitate to jump in. Hopefully, others will too. Regards, Dan White 1962 BN7 Mk II From Healey100M at gmail.com Tue Jun 2 09:13:05 2009 From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 11:13:05 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Minilites Message-ID: I'm thinking of going to a Minilite type wheel for long touring. Any suggestions as to types, vendors or disadvantages/warnings? Not interested in changing hubs. TIA, Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M at gmail.com From coudesluijs at chello.nl Tue Jun 2 09:46:20 2009 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:46:20 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Minilites In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4A25494C.2080609@chello.nl> It may be wiser to change the hubs to a 4 bolt configuration. Electrolitic corrosion may be a problem on splined hubs without proper maintainance. On the other hand if cleaned and cupaslip is applied regularly there should not be a problem. It's a matter of dicipline in maintainance. Minilites are still available new, however they are aluminium instead of high magnesium alloy like in the old days. Kees Oudesluijs NL Randy Hicks schreef: > I'm thinking of going to a Minilite type wheel for long touring. > > Any suggestions as to types, vendors or disadvantages/warnings? > > Not interested in changing hubs. > > TIA, > > Randy > > Randy Hicks > '56 100M > '62 BN7 MkII > '65 BJ8 > '53 MGTD > Healey100M at gmail.com > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as coudesluijs at chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.49/2149 - Release Date: 06/01/09 17:55:00 From nlaredbt7 at tbc.net Tue Jun 2 10:01:16 2009 From: nlaredbt7 at tbc.net (Neil Anderson) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 11:01:16 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Minilites References: <4A25494C.2080609@chello.nl> Message-ID: I have had Panasport Minilite replicas that I got from Moss on my BT7 for about eight or nine years. The splined hubs are steel and bolt to to the aluminum wheels. No problem what so ever with electrolitic corrosion. The wheels are powder coated and hubs are chromed. I am having issues with chrome coming off the hubs now, but I drive the car a lot, so this might be expected after this amount of time. I am going to take them apart next winter and redo the chrome and powder coating. Neil Anderson Midwest Region AHCA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Oudesluys" To: "Randy Hicks" Cc: "Healey List" Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 10:46 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Minilites > It may be wiser to change the hubs to a 4 bolt configuration. Electrolitic > corrosion may be a problem on splined hubs without proper maintainance. On > the other hand if cleaned and cupaslip is applied regularly there should > not be a problem. It's a matter of dicipline in maintainance. > Minilites are still available new, however they are aluminium instead of > high magnesium alloy like in the old days. > Kees Oudesluijs > NL > > Randy Hicks schreef: >> I'm thinking of going to a Minilite type wheel for long touring. >> >> Any suggestions as to types, vendors or disadvantages/warnings? >> >> Not interested in changing hubs. >> >> TIA, >> >> Randy >> >> Randy Hicks >> '56 100M >> '62 BN7 MkII >> '65 BJ8 >> '53 MGTD >> Healey100M at gmail.com >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as coudesluijs at chello.nl >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: >> 270.12.49/2149 - Release Date: 06/01/09 17:55:00 > _______________________________________________ > 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 nlaredbt7 at tbc.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From tomleavy at comcast.net Tue Jun 2 10:20:19 2009 From: tomleavy at comcast.net (tomleavy at comcast.net) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 16:20:19 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Service Bulletins Message-ID: <1228603871.15582961243959619846.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> John- Thanks, as always, for your dedication to our cause. I have a tech related question... can you tell us how to set our browser settings so that we don't have to see Ed's postings? Tom From loftusdesign at cox.net Tue Jun 2 10:42:21 2009 From: loftusdesign at cox.net (John Loftus) Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:42:21 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Trafficator Harness Installation Message-ID: <4A25566D.1070502@cox.net> Steve, I did this recently. After all you were able to get the bullets to pull through the tube when you pulled it apart, right? ;) I used some multi-stranded electrical wire as my 'pull string'. About the same gage as used for most of the light gage wiring on the car. After feeding the wire through the stator tube, stripped a good inch or more of the outer plastic and wrapped the stranded wire 5 or so times just under the base of the #1 bullet. Then used just enough stretchy electrical tape to make a slim package of all the staggered bullets. Do what ever you can to get the bullets to be staggered and nested. It's the last bullet that also has multiple wires to bind that gets thickest of course. Then it's helpful to have someone pulling from the front and you guide the bullets into the tube (o.k. I didn't have this but it still would have been helpful). Once you can carefully get them past the opening you are home free. I didn't need to but you could put a little carnuba wax or equiv. on the electrical tape to help reduce friction. Cheers, John Hi all, ... how did you do it .. As always many thanks, Steve Meyer 61 BN7 From dcongleton at embarqmail.com Tue Jun 2 11:03:21 2009 From: dcongleton at embarqmail.com (Dallas Congleton) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 13:03:21 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Service Bulletins References: <1228603871.15582961243959619846.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <1150224835C54E79A9300CE2C68664D4@your4dacd0ea75> Tom , you have to use a "tiny url" ;^) Dallas ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 12:20 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Service Bulletins > John- > > > Thanks, as always, for your dedication to our cause. I have a tech related > question... can you tell us how to set our browser settings so that we > don't have to see Ed's postings? > > Tom > _______________________________________________ > 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 dcongleton at embarqmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.50/2150 - Release Date: 06/02/09 06:47:00 From dcongleton at embarqmail.com Tue Jun 2 11:05:24 2009 From: dcongleton at embarqmail.com (Dallas Congleton) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 13:05:24 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Service Bulletins References: <1228603871.15582961243959619846.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <85380350D03446789359A12209EBF45B@your4dacd0ea75> Tom , you have to use a "tiny url" ;^) Dallas ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 12:20 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Service Bulletins > John- > > > Thanks, as always, for your dedication to our cause. I have a tech related > question... can you tell us how to set our browser settings so that we > don't have to see Ed's postings? > > Tom From deckhand42 at hotmail.com Tue Jun 2 11:05:47 2009 From: deckhand42 at hotmail.com (William Woollen) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 09:05:47 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Speedometer question Message-ID: Greetings Listers, I confess to being a lurker but now have a problem that someone may have encountered before. After a short drive last weekend, my speedometer needle started to hang up and would not return to zero. The odometer still seems to be counting properly. I have a 1965 BJ-8 that has been converted to negative earth. Any help would be appreciated. Best Reqards, Bill WoollenHBJ8L29101 _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail. has ever-growing storage! Dont worry about storage limits. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Storage?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial _Storage_062009 From mgtd51 at comcast.net Tue Jun 2 11:33:13 2009 From: mgtd51 at comcast.net (MGTD51) Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:33:13 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Trafficator Harness Installation In-Reply-To: <000901c9e37b$4eb16160$ec142420$@rr.com> References: <294C454B863A4EC49BF1774826C973F0@Healey1> <000901c9e37b$4eb16160$ec142420$@rr.com> Message-ID: <4A256259.70506@comcast.net> I pushed a piece of strong nylon string down the stator tube with a stiff wire. I then tied the string to the longest harness wire using as thin a knot as possible. I wrapped the string and all the connectors with electrical tape as tightly as possible and covered the tape with grease. While I pulled the string out the steering box end, a helper worked the wiring from inside the car. A little fiddling and the wires emerged unscathed. Not as difficult as I feared it would be. Larry Swift BJ8 Healeys wrote: > Well, I have never been successful in stuffing the harness through the > stator tube even though the bullets are staggered and I wrapped the bundle > as tightly as possible. It was an exercise in frustration. > > When I installed a new trafficator wiring harness, I cut all of the bullets > off of the ends, leaving about 1-1/2 inches of wire connected to each > bullet. After the harness was through the tube, I soldered the cut wires > back together. To make this easier in the future if the harness needs to > come out again I did not twist the wires together before soldering, but just > laid them side by side so the wires aren't damaged. I used heat-shrink > tubing to insulate the joints after soldering. > > 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 Steve > Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 9:21 PM > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Trafficator Harness Installation > > Hi all, > During my restoration, a few years ago I removed my > trafficator harness and now that my steering wheel is restored I've been > trying to reinstall the trafficator harness. I should mention that the > original bullets are still soldered on the ends. I've tried running > bailing wire up the tube and pulling the harness back through but it > gets jammed up at the opening. So I tried heavy duty fishing line but > the second or third bullet just gets jammed and am wondering if anyone > has successfully reinstalled the trafficator with the bullets still on > and if so, how did you do it or do I need to cut off the bullets and > pull it through and then solder new ones on? I wanted to avoid the > latter if possible but if not, oh well. > > As always many thanks, > Steve Meyer > 61 BN7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mgtd51 at comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From bspidell at comcast.net Tue Jun 2 11:44:56 2009 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 17:44:56 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Speedometer question In-Reply-To: <974008432.14453751243964590284.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <965680970.14454601243964696289.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Bill, I've been doing a LOT of work on my speedo lately, and I've learned a lot about them. The needle is driven by a flat disk that is in turn driven by a spinning magnet--i.e. magnetic coupling--driven by the cable. The needle shaft is (apparently) hardened steel that sits on brass 'bearings' (actually, just holes in brass fittings). A light, concentric, watch-type spring resists the magnetic driving force and should return the needle to its stop. I can only speculate, but some possibilities are (since your odometer is still working): - something has gotten stuck in the needle mechanism; possibly between the driven disk and its housing - the needle pointer has some loose from the needle shaft (it's just a press fit) - the spring is broken or has come loose from its moorings (would probably cause the speedo to read VERY high, and needle to not return) - something has gotten stuck in or gunked-up the brass holes where the needle shaft rides Getting the speedo apart is not too difficult; you have to remove the tripmeter reset knob (small roll pin), unscrew two screws in the back, remove the glass cover, needle and faceplate, and it helps to remove the housing for the high beam indicator. Then, the mechanism can be gently canted to remove. The car's polarity is not an issue. Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Woollen" To: healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2009 10:05:47 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [Healeys] Speedometer question Greetings Listers, I confess to being a lurker but now have a problem that someone may have encountered before. After a short drive last weekend, my speedometer needle started to hang up and would not return to zero. The odometer still seems to be counting properly. I have a 1965 BJ-8 that has been converted to negative earth. Any help would be appreciated. Best Reqards, Bill WoollenHBJ8L29101 From rccpl1 at yahoo.com Tue Jun 2 14:21:26 2009 From: rccpl1 at yahoo.com (john doe) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 13:21:26 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] trafficator Message-ID: <923668.50647.qm@web30401.mail.mud.yahoo.com> new problem the tube broke off so it just turns with the wheel can it be replaced moss sells a tube that costs 65.00 dollarsits broken off at the base From robertlarson at att.net Tue Jun 2 15:14:09 2009 From: robertlarson at att.net (Bob) Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:14:09 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] University Motors Closing In-Reply-To: References: <701225.91447.qm@web30308.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4A259621.2050809@att.net> Those videos are a gold mine of tidbits of information. Thanks for the link! Maybe as a retirement project the owner could package them up and market a DVD of them so they would all be in one easy to find and use place. Bob 55 BN1 Michael Oritt wrote: > Go here for the video: > > http://universitymotorsltd.com/news-blog.html > > Best--Michael Oritt > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html From MBran89793 at aol.com Tue Jun 2 15:43:55 2009 From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 17:43:55 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Healey List Message-ID: Hi- Just currious. Is the list up or down? I haven't received any emails in several days. Have you? **************An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222585042x1201462767/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd=Jun eExcfooterNO62) From Awgertoo at aol.com Tue Jun 2 15:51:39 2009 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 17:51:39 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Healey List Message-ID: Marion-- You are suffering from the same AOL-related condition as was I: "Hi, My name is Michael, I'm a Healey List subscriber and it's been 30 days since I last saw a post." The symptoms are that you can send posts TO the email list and everyone else sees them but you cannot receive anything FROM the list. The solution for me was to open a gmail account and receive there, then have the posts automatically forwarded to my AOL account. Seeya in Kingston--Michael **************We found the real bHotel Californiab and the bSeinfeldb diner. What will you find? Explore WhereItsAt.com. (http://www.whereitsat.com/#/music/all-spots/355/47.796964/-66.374711/2/Youve -Found-Where-Its-At?ncid=eml cntnew00000007) From rkorn at simnet.is Tue Jun 2 15:54:17 2009 From: rkorn at simnet.is (Richard Korn) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 21:54:17 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] Healey List References: Message-ID: <81D1596D50CC42B3AEBF31E0FF175251@velad> I4ve received over 25 today from the list. Richard ----- Original Message ----- From: To: ; Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 9:43 PM Subject: [Healeys] Healey List > Hi- > > Just currious. Is the list up or down? > I haven't received any emails in several days. Have you? > **************An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy > Steps! > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222585042x1201462767/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd=Jun > eExcfooterNO62) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rkorn at simnet.is > > http://www.team.net/archive From blkbt7 at yahoo.com Tue Jun 2 16:49:11 2009 From: blkbt7 at yahoo.com (Bob Brown) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 15:49:11 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Fw: 2 Healeys for sale Message-ID: <370988.5599.qm@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> A club member has asked me to distribute this information. The cars are in the Chicago, IL area. I have not seen either car or have any financial interest. Austin Healey lovers, I am selling this beautiful rust free 1964 3000 Mark II with 58,000 original miles and my 1960 bugeye Sprite if any one is interested. The 1964 3000 is $45,000 and the 1960 Bugeye is $12,000. The 3000 is totally original with fresh paint and the bugeye has been frame on restored including many new parts like tires wheels convertible top side curtains all new bushings and bearings in the front end wiring harness and fuse block voltage regulator. It has a new leather interior and everything works as it should. The pricing is flexible if someone wanted them both. Both excellent examples and ready to drive. Click here to see some photos. http://picasaweb.google.com/toddrieke/Healey Todd Rieke email roi at rieke.com From frogeye at porterscustom.com Tue Jun 2 17:17:11 2009 From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 17:17:11 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Healey List In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5411BCCF2A644EC5BA7C2CFDAAEDFFFC@oscar> I don't think it's specific to just aol users, I had the same problem and after un-subscribing and re-subscribing with a new password the list worked again. 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 Awgertoo at aol.com Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 3:52 PM To: MBran89793 at aol.com; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey List Marion-- You are suffering from the same AOL-related condition as was I: "Hi, My name is Michael, I'm a Healey List subscriber and it's been 30 days since I last saw a post." The symptoms are that you can send posts TO the email list and everyone else sees them but you cannot receive anything FROM the list. The solution for me was to open a gmail account and receive there, then have the posts automatically forwarded to my AOL account. Seeya in Kingston--Michael **************We found the real bHotel Californiab and the bSeinfeldb diner. What will you find? Explore WhereItsAt.com. (http://www.whereitsat.com/#/music/all-spots/355/47.796964/-66.374711/2/Youv e -Found-Where-Its-At?ncid=eml cntnew00000007) Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as frogeye at porterscustom.com http://www.team.net/archive From dwflagg at juno.com Tue Jun 2 17:32:21 2009 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 19:32:21 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] William Berg Message-ID: <20090602.193222.2940.4.dwflagg@juno.com> William, Please contact me off the list. Thanks. Doug ____________________________________________________________ Beauty School Programs - Get the career you've always wanted. Click Now. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTOtxfmGmPeldt0g98ox92DiLbBLqTZw98nsqzsQJiyheOLNLjZUDu/ From ah3000me at gmail.com Tue Jun 2 17:41:19 2009 From: ah3000me at gmail.com (Tom) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 19:41:19 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] University Motors Closing In-Reply-To: <4A244C92.1010606@earthlink.net> References: <701225.91447.qm@web30308.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <4A244C92.1010606@earthlink.net> Message-ID: Hmmm... I wonder if his governess is related to our governor in Maine? On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 5:48 PM, Bob Haskell wrote: > It's correct: http://www.universitymotorsltd.com/ > > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as ah3000me at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From schauss at worldnet.att.net Tue Jun 2 19:44:05 2009 From: schauss at worldnet.att.net (Peter Schauss) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 21:44:05 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] trafficator In-Reply-To: <923668.50647.qm@web30401.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <20090603014412.117681888BD@autox.team.net> Bill Bolton (tricarb at aol.com) used to sell a stainless steel replacement for this tube. I have had one in car for at least 12 years. Peter Schauss 1963 BJ7 1980 MGB > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys- > bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of john doe > Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 4:21 PM > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] trafficator > > new problem the tube broke off so it just turns with the wheel can it be > replaced moss sells a tube that costs 65.00 dollarsits broken off at the > base > _______________________________________________ > 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 schauss at worldnet.att.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net Tue Jun 2 20:58:09 2009 From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur) Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:58:09 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Gas / fuel tank sealant In-Reply-To: <02e901c9e135$2aae1da0$800a58e0$@org> References: <02e901c9e135$2aae1da0$800a58e0$@org> Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20090602195435.0205bdb8@pop.att.yahoo.com> Al, I have never sealed the inside of a tank however I would recommend that you consider purchasing a new one. I believe there is a person named Jorge that sells them on Ebay for a reasonable price. If you do seal the inside be careful because there is a filter screen on the fuel pickup line that can be clogged by the sealer. John At 10:44 AM 5/30/2009 -0400, Al Fuller wrote: >All: > >Having searched the archives to no avail. > >What product have any of you used to seal the inside of a rusty gas / fuel >tank? The radiator shop which is fixing a hole in the tank wants almost >$300 to seal it. Well, a new tank is less than that, and I figure I can >seal it myself if I can locate the right product. > > > >Suggestions? > > > >Al Fuller From healeymanjim at hansencc.net Tue Jun 2 21:47:28 2009 From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net) Date: Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:47:28 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?tach?= Message-ID: <20090603034728.7559.qmail@server278.com> today we worked all the ideas given on the list. reversed the loop, checked all grounds, ran a wire from case to ground post on battery, checked hot lead from gas gauge. no luck. have not checked for crimp or solder on ignition switch lead, but do believe it is crimped. harness is less than 4 months old so cannot see where that would make a difference. any more ideas we can check out. hjim From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue Jun 2 22:45:38 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 12:45:38 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] tach In-Reply-To: <20090603034728.7559.qmail@server278.com> References: <20090603034728.7559.qmail@server278.com> Message-ID: Jim - these tach do go bad. Is there a speedo shop nearby you can take it to hav it tested? It may need rebuilding. On 6/3/09, healeymanjim at hansencc.net wrote: > today we worked all the ideas given on the list. reversed the loop, checked > all grounds, ran a wire from case to ground post on battery, checked hot > lead from gas gauge. no luck. have not checked for crimp or solder on > ignition switch lead, but do believe it is crimped. harness is less than 4 > months old so cannot see where that would make a difference. any more ideas > we can check out. hjim > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net Tue Jun 2 22:50:37 2009 From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur) Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:50:37 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] List Wisdom - metal cutting Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20090602214507.02049458@pop.att.yahoo.com> Hello, I need advice: Is a die grinder suitable for limited cutting of sheet metal healey parts such as cutting out part of the boot bump boxes or should I be using a cut-off tool? I don't need to do a lot of cutting about, about 70 lineal inches, but I will need to grind quite a few welds. Conversely would the cut-off tool, with the right stone, be appropriate for grinding down welds? This is stuff I have to buy. Thank you, John From j.aeckerlin at gmail.com Wed Jun 3 01:19:34 2009 From: j.aeckerlin at gmail.com (Jaap Aeckerlin) Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 09:19:34 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] List Wisdom - metal cutting In-Reply-To: <6.2.3.4.2.20090602214507.02049458@pop.att.yahoo.com> References: <6.2.3.4.2.20090602214507.02049458@pop.att.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4e23c7250906030019k66bb2dbet7440b618c8513d25@mail.gmail.com> John, get yourself a nice small angle grinder and buy metal cutting disks to go with the grinder. In Europe these disks are as thin as approx 60 thou and they cut through body sheet metal as a hot knife through butter. And yes, with thicker grinding disks you can grind welds. Get some 'flap disks' as well, they are excellent for finishing a ground weld. Succes! Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands 1964 BJ8 29432 2009/6/3 john spaur > Hello, > > I need advice: > > Is a die grinder suitable for limited cutting of sheet metal healey parts > such as cutting out part of the boot bump boxes or should I be using a > cut-off tool? I don't need to do a lot of cutting about, about 70 lineal > inches, but I will need to grind quite a few welds. > > Conversely would the cut-off tool, with the right stone, be appropriate for > grinding down welds? > > This is stuff I have to buy. > > Thank you, > John > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as j.aeckerlin at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Wed Jun 3 02:53:19 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 16:53:19 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] List Wisdom - metal cutting In-Reply-To: <4e23c7250906030019k66bb2dbet7440b618c8513d25@mail.gmail.com> References: <6.2.3.4.2.20090602214507.02049458@pop.att.yahoo.com> <4e23c7250906030019k66bb2dbet7440b618c8513d25@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: I have to agree with Jack on this stuff, the disc cutters on the hand held wheel grinder is an amazing thing. You can really slice through everything with those. If you can get a grinder with a variable speed trigger, that might be better for dressing welds, most of them sold seem to be full on or full off. These things are also great for cutting down bolts or studs that are too long. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Wed, Jun 3, 2009 at 3:19 PM, Jaap Aeckerlin wrote: > John, get yourself a nice small angle grinder and buy metal cutting disks > to > go with the grinder. In Europe these disks are as thin as approx 60 thou > and > they cut through body sheet metal as a hot knife through butter. And yes, > with thicker grinding disks you can grind welds. Get some 'flap disks' as > well, they are excellent for finishing a ground weld. Succes! > Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands > 1964 BJ8 29432 > > 2009/6/3 john spaur > > > Hello, > > > > I need advice: > > > > Is a die grinder suitable for limited cutting of sheet metal healey parts > > such as cutting out part of the boot bump boxes or should I be using a > > cut-off tool? I don't need to do a lot of cutting about, about 70 lineal > > inches, but I will need to grind quite a few welds. > > > > Conversely would the cut-off tool, with the right stone, be appropriate > for > > grinding down welds? > > > > This is stuff I have to buy. > > > > Thank you, > > John From twillig at ruda.de Wed Jun 3 04:56:46 2009 From: twillig at ruda.de (Thomas Willig) Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 12:56:46 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Door Trim References: Message-ID: ..that reminds me of the door pocket trim on my BN2! Can anybody supply me with the measurements for the cardboard backing of those panels? On my BN2 these are missing and I do not want to buy these panels from someone, because they will not match the correct shade of blue that I require for my car. In exchange I can supply drawings with measurements for the inner upper/lower door lining. Any help welcome Thomas Willig -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: Rich C [mailto:richchrysler at quickclic.net] Gesendet: Dienstag, 2. Juni 2009 05:05 An: Keith Bailey; Healeys at autox.team.net Betreff: Re: [Healeys] Door Trim Keith, The sewn door pocket perimeter began at about the same time as the unification of the chassis and engine numbers about the first week of September 1954. Rich Chrysler AHCA Hundred Registrar ----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith Bailey" To: Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 9:49 PM Subject: [Healeys] Door Trim > Hi All > I am getting conflicting advice is the door trim around the cut out > used for storing small items sewn or not sewn on early BN1 > it appear some book show it sewn and others not sewn > Keith > BT7 > BN1 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From jule_enterprisesah at yahoo.com Wed Jun 3 05:01:46 2009 From: jule_enterprisesah at yahoo.com (jule_enterprisesah at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 04:01:46 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Conclave road stop Message-ID: <924353.66216.qm@web53006.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hi all, We thought if you were driving to Kingston for the Conclave you might want to stop at the shop as a break along the way. We look forward to seeing you. how to find us http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Milton&state=ON&address=4090+20th+Side+Road Please feel free to pass this invitation on to others you know coming to Conclave. Happy Healeying, Marty www.jule-enterprises.com [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of bbqinvite.jpg] From bernard.johnsen at ngc.com Wed Jun 3 05:51:28 2009 From: bernard.johnsen at ngc.com (Johnsen, Bernard F (AS)) Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 06:51:28 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] List Wisdom - metal cutting In-Reply-To: References: <6.2.3.4.2.20090602214507.02049458@pop.att.yahoo.com><4e23c7250906030019k66bb2dbet7440b618c8513d25@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <212DD23A1FC4D74BA8265F76926DF1200A5498@XMBIL101.northgrum.com> Hello folks - I would suggest using a respirator if you are going to use a grinder. Grinding can throw off some nasty stuff you really shouldn't be breathing. - Bernie Johnsen 1967 BJ8 From healey.nut at gmail.com Wed Jun 3 06:41:13 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 20:41:13 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Rare Healey in Ad Message-ID: All - Opened my wife's June 8 People magazine (there was a woman in a bikini on the front, I had to open it and look!) and lo and behold on Page31 is a Garmin ad with a pretty red Innocenti Spyder. Interestingly, there's a little bonnet scoop on the car, I wonder if the owner put a downdraft weber on it? How is that for random! Haven't found the bikini lady yet. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From rccpl1 at yahoo.com Wed Jun 3 06:46:50 2009 From: rccpl1 at yahoo.com (john doe) Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 05:46:50 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] trafficator repair Message-ID: <976943.95746.qm@web30406.mail.mud.yahoo.com> the tube broke off at the base of the trafficator i don't think i can fix it does anyone have a spare that they don't need anylonger From drmasucci at comcast.net Wed Jun 3 08:23:06 2009 From: drmasucci at comcast.net (David Masucci) Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:23:06 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Repro bumpers Message-ID: <1706160798-1244038962-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1121962669-@bxe1201.bisx.prod.on.blackberry> Hi all, I am looking to replace my well worn bumpers and overriders on my BJ8. I know that for years the repro bumpers were made with thinner metal. I have heard that there is now repro bumpers available that are made from original gauge steel. Can you guy comment on this? How is the quality? If correct bumpers are available, who has them? Are the present Moss or Victoria repros inferior? Thanks, Dave Masucci BJ8 Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From tld6008 at mchsi.com Wed Jun 3 08:38:05 2009 From: tld6008 at mchsi.com (tld6008 at mchsi.com) Date: Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:38:05 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] (no subject) Message-ID: <060320091438.21403.4A268ACD000872340000539B223045151403010CD2079C080C03BFC8CFCFC00B049B@mchsi.com> Any comments regarding the use of the new replacement front fenders (BT7) available through Moss or VB? -- Tim Davis BN7 From healeymanjim at hansencc.net Wed Jun 3 08:54:38 2009 From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net) Date: Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:54:38 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?Fw=3A_Penetrating_Oils?= Message-ID: <20090603145438.13464.qmail@server278.com> this was passed to me. might be interesting to try it out and check results. hjim > > >> > > SUBJECT: RE: Penetrating Oils > MIGHT BE INTERSTING TO TRY THIS OUT. WHO\'D, A THUNK IT. . . . > SUBJECT: penetration oils > Penetrating Oils Compared > > Machinist's Workshop magazine actually tested penetrants for break out > torque on rusted nuts. Significant results! > > *They arranged a subjective test of all the popular penetrants with the > control being the torque required to remove the nut from a "scientifically > rusted" environment.* > > *Penetrating oil ..... Average load* > None ..................... 516 pounds > WD-40 ............. 238 pounds > PB Blaster ............. 214 pounds > Liquid Wrench .. 127 pounds > Kano Kroil ............ 106 pounds > ATF-Acetone mix....53 pounds > > *The ATF-Acetone mix was a "home brew" mix of 50 - 50 automatic > transmission fluid and acetone* > *Note the "home brew" was better than any commercial product in this one > particular test. A local machinist group mixed up a batch and all now use > it with equally good results. Note also that "Liquid Wrench" is about as > good as "Kroil" for about 20% of the price.* From DENewman2 at aol.com Wed Jun 3 11:42:29 2009 From: DENewman2 at aol.com (DENewman2 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 13:42:29 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Hello Message-ID: Anybody out there? **************Shop Inspiron, Studio and XPS Laptops at Dell.com (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222616459x1201464730/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.d oubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215218145%3B37264238%3Bd) From tld6008 at mchsi.com Wed Jun 3 14:25:50 2009 From: tld6008 at mchsi.com (tld6008 at mchsi.com) Date: Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:25:50 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] FRONT FENDERS (resend) Message-ID: <060320092025.3708.4A26DC4E0002FC0A00000E7C223245003003010CD2079C080C03BFC8CFCFC00B049B@mchsi.com> Any comments regarding the use of the new replacement front fenders (BT7) available through Moss or VB? -- Tim Davis BN7 From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Wed Jun 3 15:06:10 2009 From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock) Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:06:10 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] FRONT FENDERS (resend) In-Reply-To: <060320092025.3708.4A26DC4E0002FC0A00000E7C223245003003010CD2079C080C03BFC8CFCFC00B049B@mchsi.com> References: <060320092025.3708.4A26DC4E0002FC0A00000E7C223245003003010CD2079C080C03BFC8CFCFC00B049B@mchsi.com> Message-ID: <9C7ADA0A-A285-45A9-8DC1-F5CB620134B4@sbcglobal.net> They will take a lot of work to fit. On Jun 3, 2009, at 1:25 PM, tld6008 at mchsi.com wrote: > Any comments regarding the use of the new replacement front fenders > (BT7) available through Moss or VB? > > -- > Tim Davis BN7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healeydoc at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From jwbn6 at verizon.net Wed Jun 3 15:29:24 2009 From: jwbn6 at verizon.net (jerry wall) Date: Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:29:24 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Healeys] Hello yes, i'm here, however, i'm restricted to the subject line for communications. Message-ID: <1464927573.1736910.1244064565002.JavaMail.root@vms181.mailsrvcs.net> From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Wed Jun 3 17:04:48 2009 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 16:04:48 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] [Semi-OT] POR-15 discount for folks in Australia Message-ID: <471534970906031604s4aa61917i82c069cd2ee3e1dc@mail.gmail.com> Hey All, The firm Permanent Painted Coatings Australia (http://www.ppc.au.com/) is offering a 15% discount for the month of June & July on all POR-15 products. Because of the materials, they may only ship within Australia. The company wanted to use one of my instructional videos on their site, and I agreed providing that they gave back to the community. :) To get the discount you must either order via their web site or call them at (02) 9999 0122. Additionally, you need to mention my web site "TheyMightBeRacing.Com" to get the discount. (I'd recommend calling as I don't know how their online shopping cart functions). The specific fellow I worked with there is named Rob (on the off chance that they don't know what you're talking about). Cheers! Jody -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) 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 jstmorris at yahoo.com Wed Jun 3 17:47:01 2009 From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris) Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 16:47:01 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] List Traffic Message-ID: <317644.3262.qm@web30303.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Bob;B In 1991 the domain Team.Net was first put on the air.B By the end of 1998 there were 534 subscribers to the Healey List and in December of 1998 there were 808 messages sent; i.e. an average of 26 per day.B Without doing an actual count, it seems as if my current daily number of emails are in a similar range.B Does anyone recall recent statistics being released by Mark Bradakis?B It would be interesting to compare the changing activity volume over time. --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; b60 MkI BN7 & b62 MkII BT7 J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --- On Tue, 6/2/09, Bob Spidell wrote: << Folks,B I've been on this mailing list for a long time; can't remember how many exactly, but maybe as long as 10 years.B I've noticed in the last year or two the number of daily messages has dropped off dramatically--used to get 40-50 a day--and some 'regulars' don't post often or at all anymore.B Of course, we lost Dave Russell and others that weren't such prolific posters to inevitability, but what happened to some of the other oldtimers (Keith Turk, Gary Anderson and Reid Trummel come to mind)?B I alsoB know some Listers are having trouble posting--hang in there, Jerry, we'll figure it out eventually--but probably no more than a few.B B I B suspect the online forum has lured some Listers away, but it's easy enough to monitor both.B Maybe life has gotten too hectic, or the economy has hampered some or the novelty wore off for others?B I hope this isn't indicative of declining interest in Healeys. >> __________________________________________________________________ The new Internet ExplorerB. 8 - Faster, safer, easier. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! at http://downloads.yahoo.com/ca/internetexplorer/ From drmasucci at comcast.net Wed Jun 3 18:38:52 2009 From: drmasucci at comcast.net (David Masucci) Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 20:38:52 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Repro bumpers (second try) References: <1706160798-1244038962-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1121962669-@bxe1201.bisx.prod.on.blackberry> Message-ID: <9DB98CB48F174A9FA81CB5220D3264A4@lab092908> Hi all, I am looking to replace my well worn bumpers and overriders on my BJ8. I know that for years the repro bumpers were made with thinner metal. I have heard that there is now repro bumpers available that are made from original gauge steel. Can you guy comment on this? How is the quality? If correct bumpers are available, who has them? Are the present Moss or Victoria repros inferior? Thanks, Dave Masucci BJ8 From tomfelts at windstream.net Wed Jun 3 19:08:17 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 20:08:17 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] List Traffic In-Reply-To: <317644.3262.qm@web30303.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <20090603200817.BFFTK.277902.root@ispmxfep13-z02> Hey--you guys must be talking about me:):) I've been away for 4 months and just back on today. Hope I haven't missed anything. Good to be back and looking forward to all the good advice. Cheers Tom ---- "J. Scott Morris" wrote: > Hi Bob;B In 1991 the domain Team.Net was first put on the air.B By the end > of 1998 there were 534 subscribers to the Healey List and in December of 1998 > there were 808 messages sent; i.e. an average of 26 per day.B Without doing > an actual count, it seems as if my current daily number of emails are in a > similar range.B Does anyone recall recent statistics being released by Mark > Bradakis?B It would be interesting to compare the changing activity volume > over time. > --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; b60 MkI BN7 & b62 MkII BT7 > J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives > > --- On Tue, 6/2/09, Bob Spidell wrote: << Folks,B I've > been on this mailing list for a long time; can't remember how many exactly, > but maybe as long as 10 years.B I've noticed in the last year or two the > number of daily messages has dropped off dramatically--used to get 40-50 a > day--and some 'regulars' don't post often or at all anymore.B Of course, we > lost Dave Russell and others that weren't such prolific posters to > inevitability, but what happened to some of the other oldtimers (Keith Turk, > Gary Anderson and Reid Trummel come to mind)?B I alsoB know some Listers are > having trouble posting--hang in there, Jerry, we'll figure it out > eventually--but probably no more than a few.B B I B suspect the online forum > has lured some Listers away, but it's easy enough to monitor both.B Maybe > life has gotten too hectic, or the economy has hampered some or the novelty > wore off for others?B I hope this isn't indicative of declining > interest in Healeys. >> > __________________________________________________________________ > The new > Internet ExplorerB. 8 - Faster, safer, easier. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it > Now for Free! at http://downloads.yahoo.com/ca/internetexplorer/ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From fortee9er at yahoo.com Wed Jun 3 19:21:17 2009 From: fortee9er at yahoo.com (Jorge Garcia) Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 18:21:17 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] body work question Message-ID: <88224.40594.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> I am looking at a project BJ8 that has some bodywork issues and I am hoping that some of you who have been "tinkering" with Healeys may be able to tell me just how serious this is - $$$magnitude$$$. The front passenger side shroud has a foot long tear starting at the hood lid opening ending at the fender bead. The seller says that it was caused by something hitting it from underneath. This supposedly was caused by accident damage to the frame (???). Other signs that there was damage of the front "clip" is that the windshield does not sit flush on the cowl and there are unusual gaps where the front fenders meet the windshield posts and doors. I have pictures of the damaged areas of the car but I didn't think I could attach them to this post. If anyone is interested let me know and I will send the pictures directly. Thanks Jorge From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Wed Jun 3 19:51:00 2009 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 18:51:00 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] body work question In-Reply-To: <88224.40594.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <88224.40594.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <471534970906031851v585bd6bcne0c05481c4603a20@mail.gmail.com> Jorge, Body work is always expensive, especially if you want it done right. You may be looking at a serious investment in repair costs. I built a nifty little calculator that may help you gauge how much it will cost. http://www.theymightberacing.com/Restoration/ProjectEstimator.aspx Jody On Wed, Jun 3, 2009 at 6:21 PM, Jorge Garcia wrote: > I am looking at a project BJ8 that has some bodywork issues and I am hoping that some of you who have been "tinkering" with Healeys may be able to tell me just how serious this is - $$$magnitude$$$. > The front passenger side shroud has a foot long tear starting at the hood lid opening ending at the fender bead. The seller says that it was caused by something hitting it from underneath. This supposedly was caused by accident damage to the frame (???). Other signs that there was damage of the front "clip" is that the windshield does not sit flush on the cowl and there are unusual gaps where the front fenders meet the windshield posts and doors. > I have pictures of the damaged areas of the car but I didn't think I could attach them to this post. If anyone is interested let me know and I will send the pictures directly. > Thanks > Jorge > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jodyfkerr at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) 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 keithbailey5 at bigpond.com Wed Jun 3 20:55:22 2009 From: keithbailey5 at bigpond.com (Keith Bailey) Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 12:55:22 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Door Trim Message-ID: <63760602FDA645A98025E7678915501F@KeithDell> Hi All Thank you for the information and advise Keith BT7 BN1 From healeyray at yahoo.com Wed Jun 3 22:50:57 2009 From: healeyray at yahoo.com (Ray Juncal) Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 21:50:57 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Repro bumpers (second try) Message-ID: <499866.49948.qm@web111411.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Dave You could have your original bumpers stripped, repaired and re-chromed. There use to be specialty shops that did this, may still be able to find one. Ray Juncal --- On Wed, 6/3/09, David Masucci wrote: From: David Masucci Subject: [Healeys] Repro bumpers (second try) To: healeys at autox.team.net Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2009, 5:38 PM Hi all, I am looking to replace my well worn bumpers and overriders on my BJ8. I know that for years the repro bumpers were made with thinner metal. I have heard that there is now repro bumpers available that are made from original gauge steel. Can you guy comment on this? How is the quality? If correct bumpers are available, who has them? Are the present Moss or Victoria repros inferior? Thanks, Dave Masucci BJ8 From al at bighealey.org Thu Jun 4 06:42:34 2009 From: al at bighealey.org (Al Fuller) Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 08:42:34 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Gas / Fuel tank choices Message-ID: <010901c9e511$eff84600$cfe8d200$@org> All: I am now looking at purchasing a new gas tank for my '62 BT-7, so please comment on the quality and value of the various fuel tanks available on the market, if you have experience with them. I understand Moss, Victoria British and someone on eBay sell them. I suspect others in England also would carry them. [It appears the old tank has substantial rust on the exterior, in addition to the rust on the inside.] Al Fuller al at bighealey.org '62 BT-7 '65 BJ-8 '85 Rx-7 From rkorn at simnet.is Thu Jun 4 07:07:20 2009 From: rkorn at simnet.is (Richard Korn) Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 13:07:20 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] Gas / Fuel tank choices References: <010901c9e511$eff84600$cfe8d200$@org> Message-ID: I bought mine from Jorge on ebay and am very pleased with the look and fit of it...and the price. Richard BN2 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Al Fuller" To: Cc: "'Tom Mitchell'" Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 12:42 PM Subject: [Healeys] Gas / Fuel tank choices > All: > > > > I am now looking at purchasing a new gas tank for my '62 BT-7, so please > comment on the quality and value of the various fuel tanks available on > the > market, if you have experience with them. I understand Moss, Victoria > British and someone on eBay sell them. I suspect others in England also > would carry them. > > > > [It appears the old tank has substantial rust on the exterior, in addition > to the rust on the inside.] > > > > Al Fuller > > al at bighealey.org > > '62 BT-7 > > '65 BJ-8 > > '85 Rx-7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rkorn at simnet.is > > http://www.team.net/archive From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk Thu Jun 4 07:11:53 2009 From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan) Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 14:11:53 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Gas / Fuel tank choices In-Reply-To: <010901c9e511$eff84600$cfe8d200$@org> References: <010901c9e511$eff84600$cfe8d200$@org> Message-ID: <000001c9e516$082c4510$1884cf30$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk> I'd go for an aluminium tank. No more rust. I bought one when my tank developed a "pin" hole. It went right in, no problems. Can't remember the price differential, but I'm sure that it did cost more. But - I think, at least, - that it's a better product. Simon. -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Al Fuller Sent: 04 June 2009 13:43 To: Healeys at autox.team.net Cc: 'Tom Mitchell' Subject: [Healeys] Gas / Fuel tank choices All: I am now looking at purchasing a new gas tank for my '62 BT-7, so please comment on the quality and value of the various fuel tanks available on the market, if you have experience with them. I understand Moss, Victoria British and someone on eBay sell them. I suspect others in England also would carry them. [It appears the old tank has substantial rust on the exterior, in addition to the rust on the inside.] Al Fuller al at bighealey.org '62 BT-7 '65 BJ-8 '85 Rx-7 Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk http://www.team.net/archive From al at bighealey.org Thu Jun 4 08:42:20 2009 From: al at bighealey.org (Al Fuller) Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 10:42:20 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Gas / Fuel tank choices In-Reply-To: References: <010901c9e511$eff84600$cfe8d200$@org> Message-ID: <012d01c9e522$abae5eb0$030b1c10$@org> Richard, Simon [and all who responded]: Thanks for the input. I have heard very good things about Jorge's tanks, and ordered an aluminum tank from Jorge today. Al Fuller al at bighealey.org '62 BT-7 '65 BJ-8 '85 Rx-7 -----Original Message----- From: Richard Korn [mailto:rkorn at simnet.is] Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 9:07 AM To: Al Fuller; Healeys at autox.team.net Cc: 'Tom Mitchell' Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gas / Fuel tank choices I bought mine from Jorge on ebay and am very pleased with the look and fit of it...and the price. Richard BN2 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Al Fuller" To: Cc: "'Tom Mitchell'" Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 12:42 PM Subject: [Healeys] Gas / Fuel tank choices > All: > > > > I am now looking at purchasing a new gas tank for my '62 BT-7, so please > comment on the quality and value of the various fuel tanks available on > the > market, if you have experience with them. I understand Moss, Victoria > British and someone on eBay sell them. I suspect others in England also > would carry them. > > > > [It appears the old tank has substantial rust on the exterior, in addition > to the rust on the inside.] > > > > Al Fuller > > al at bighealey.org > > '62 BT-7 > > '65 BJ-8 > > '85 Rx-7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rkorn at simnet.is > > http://www.team.net/archive From sbyers at ec.rr.com Thu Jun 4 08:42:51 2009 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 10:42:51 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Anyone know this guy? Message-ID: <001f01c9e522$bcd14590$3673d0b0$@rr.com> Hello, Healeyphiles - For someone in the UK: does anyone know of a guy called Archie (or Doc) who has an east coast USA restoration shop? I'm looking for some contact info for him, or at least a more positive identification. He may also restore Jag-yoo-ars. Thanks, Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA From sbyers at ec.rr.com Thu Jun 4 09:45:57 2009 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 11:45:57 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Anyone know this guy? Message-ID: <003f01c9e52b$8d53e5d0$a7fbb170$@rr.com> Just to be clear: I was asking the question below FOR someone in the UK who is not on the list. I'm hoping someone in Listland will recognize the person and I can help the guy in the UK get in touch with Archie/Doc. From: BJ8 Healeys [mailto:sbyers at ec.rr.com] Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 10:43 AM To: 'healeys at autox.team.net' Subject: Anyone know this guy? Hello, Healeyphiles - For someone in the UK: does anyone know of a guy called Archie (or Doc) who has an east coast USA restoration shop? I'm looking for some contact info for him, or at least a more positive identification. He may also restore Jag-yoo-ars. Thanks, Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA From wbagby45 at aol.com Thu Jun 4 11:49:10 2009 From: wbagby45 at aol.com (WBagby45) Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 13:49:10 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] AOL Problem Message-ID: I have heard that the problems with reception of the list material is one of AOL and not the list. I use AOL so have not been privy to the various responses. I would appreciate it if some who have AOL would respond to me directly since I can not receive info from the list with possible solutions. Thank You, Wright Bagby wbagby45 at aol.com From jlyons4 at rochester.rr.com Thu Jun 4 14:36:28 2009 From: jlyons4 at rochester.rr.com (Jim Lyons) Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 16:36:28 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Shelly Jack tool bag ? Message-ID: <000301c9e554$23784d30$6401a8c0@acerfd6b6b72e3> Hello All, Did the the Shelly Jack that came with the 1966 BJ8 have its own tool bag ? The Originally Guide states that the Jack securing strap is used to secure the jack to the left hand bumper bracket, to prevent the jack from damaging the tool bag ( PAU/1099). What is tool bag (PAU/1099) ? I see that MOSS has a bag listed for the Jack (221-2300) for $97.00. I did NOT see a bag listed for he Jack in the Service Parts List (AKD 3523) ! Thanks, Jim From blkbt7 at yahoo.com Thu Jun 4 18:58:35 2009 From: blkbt7 at yahoo.com (Bob Brown) Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 17:58:35 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Florida guys, Can you help? Message-ID: <399561.27221.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> >From the Bugeye list, any big Healey folks that can help? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Frank Date: Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 3:38 PM Subject: [Spridgets] Florida guys, Can you help? To: Spridgets , Jack Laird " good day sir: i have owned my bug-eye sprite for over 42 yrs now it is my first car and i have brought it with me everywhere i have been stationed during my 20 yrs in the navy i am now 58 yrs old and live near pensacola florida i am originaly from massachusettes . i am 100% disabled and still look at my sprite every day in my garage.during my 42 yrs of owning my first love i have restored it numerous times i consider her 75% finished BUT my last duty station left me hanging here in fla. with no one to help me finish a few things ,as you know my wiring is awful and needs to be replaced and the generator has not worked in 30 yrs or so i just run her on a charge. my QUESTION to you sir is that i have no one who can do this for me ,i admit iam scared to do the wiring harness under the dash and the generator /voltage regulator the question is WHO and WHERE can i get my beloved bug-eye repaired in this area i have tried all the clubs but to no avail. ,all i want is to be able to drive her a few times before i leave this world. thank you for letting me discuss this with you !, you are my last hope sincerly jack dunn cpo usn ret " Jack Dunn _______________________________________________ From tomleavy at comcast.net Thu Jun 4 19:38:47 2009 From: tomleavy at comcast.net (tomleavy at comcast.net) Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 01:38:47 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Early Centre Shifter Lever roll pin trouble In-Reply-To: <1446879175.917571244165863776.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <2089424595.918011244165927622.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Hi Listers My BJ7 shift lever is acting up. I installed new roll pins, but realized that one of the pins jumped out. Of course, the shifter and bronze bushing jumped out. What size do I need (diameter and length), and has anyone modified a MKI shifter tith a blot like the MKIII's? If I use the roll pins, how far should I drive them so that they hold the shifter in its proper place? Thanks. Tom From gbrierton at hotmail.com Thu Jun 4 19:39:16 2009 From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton) Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 21:39:16 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Florida guys, Can you help? In-Reply-To: <399561.27221.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <399561.27221.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Try Bill Moseley...moseley1 at cox.net or (long distance) David Morgan... hotfordmorgan at hotmail.com If I can be of further (or any) help, contact me at gbrierton at hotmail.com Gary B -------------------------------------------------- From: "Bob Brown" Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 8:58 PM To: "Healey List" Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Florida guys, Can you help? >>From the Bugeye list, any big Healey folks that can help? > > > > > > ---------- > Forwarded message ---------- > From: Frank > Date: Thu, > Jun 4, 2009 at 3:38 PM > Subject: [Spridgets] Florida guys, Can you help? > To: > Spridgets , Jack Laird > > > " good > day sir: i have owned my bug-eye sprite for over 42 yrs now it is > my first car > and i have brought it with me everywhere i have been > stationed during my 20 > yrs in the navy i am now 58 yrs old and live near > pensacola florida i am > originaly from massachusettes . i am 100% > disabled and still look at my sprite > every day in my garage.during my 42 > yrs of owning my first love i have > restored it numerous times i consider > her 75% finished BUT my last duty > station left me hanging here in fla. > with no one to help me finish a few > things ,as you know my wiring is > awful and needs to be replaced and the > generator has not worked in 30 > yrs or so i just run her on a charge. my > QUESTION to you sir is that i > have no one who can do this for me ,i admit iam > scared to do the wiring > harness under the dash and the generator /voltage > regulator the question > is WHO and WHERE can i get my beloved bug-eye repaired > in this area i > have tried all the clubs but to no avail. ,all i want is to be > able to > drive her a few times before i leave this world. thank you for letting > me discuss this with you !, you are my last hope sincerly jack dunn cpo > usn > ret " > > Jack Dunn > _______________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > 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 gbrierton at hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From charlieoc at comcast.net Thu Jun 4 19:51:20 2009 From: charlieoc at comcast.net (Charlie O'Connors) Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 21:51:20 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Stalling Problem Message-ID: <032d01c9e580$20103f00$6030bd00$@net> Took my Healey for a drive this evening and within about 1/2 mile, it began sputtering so I pulled off to the side of the road and it stalled. I had a similar problem a few months ago and found I had a loose coil connection. So I thought that may be the problem this time as well. I unplugged/plugged the coil cable and checked the other cables. I started the car and let it idle for a few minutes and all seemed OK. Put the hood down and took off. I got maybe 500 yards and it did the same thing. I appear to be getting fuel to the engine - gas gauge says 3/4 full. Any thoughts on what would cause this would be appreciated as I'm hoping to take a road trip this weekend. Charlie From mkgoodman at att.net Thu Jun 4 19:52:53 2009 From: mkgoodman at att.net (Mark Goodman) Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 21:52:53 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ7 available Message-ID: <002201c9e580$59a59c10$0cf0d430$@net> There is a BJ7 available for someone looking for a Project that needs considerable work, but has all of the parts and several spare parts including an additional engine, transmission and a few other parts. I helped the Joe get it started about two years ago, but it has sat idle since then, as he moved from the area. There are photos available from the owner and his contact information is: Joe Solcz joesolcz at hargray.com 170 Pinecrest Circle Bluffton, SC 29910 914-715-9781 CELL The car is located in Hopewell Jct., NY, which is about 65 miles north of Manhattan. I have no interest financially in the car, but do not wish to see another Healey sit and rust. Mark Goodman 66BJ8 35503 www.austinhealeyessence.com From tomfelts at windstream.net Thu Jun 4 20:15:35 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 21:15:35 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Florida guys, Can you help? Message-ID: <20090604211535.TIRW9.319298.root@ispmxfep10-z02> There is a Paul Tsakis (Sp) in Fla who is reported to be one of the best restorers and mechanics around for Healeys. Ginger, if you get this, could you please give him Paul's info----really appreciate that. Cheers Tom ---- Bob Brown wrote: > >From the Bugeye list, any big Healey folks that can help? > > > > > > ---------- > Forwarded message ---------- > From: Frank > Date: Thu, > Jun 4, 2009 at 3:38 PM > Subject: [Spridgets] Florida guys, Can you help? > To: > Spridgets , Jack Laird > > > " good > day sir: i have owned my bug-eye sprite for over 42 yrs now it is > my first car > and i have brought it with me everywhere i have been > stationed during my 20 > yrs in the navy i am now 58 yrs old and live near > pensacola florida i am > originaly from massachusettes . i am 100% > disabled and still look at my sprite > every day in my garage.during my 42 > yrs of owning my first love i have > restored it numerous times i consider > her 75% finished BUT my last duty > station left me hanging here in fla. > with no one to help me finish a few > things ,as you know my wiring is > awful and needs to be replaced and the > generator has not worked in 30 > yrs or so i just run her on a charge. my > QUESTION to you sir is that i > have no one who can do this for me ,i admit iam > scared to do the wiring > harness under the dash and the generator /voltage > regulator the question > is WHO and WHERE can i get my beloved bug-eye repaired > in this area i > have tried all the clubs but to no avail. ,all i want is to be > able to > drive her a few times before i leave this world. thank you for letting > me discuss this with you !, you are my last hope sincerly jack dunn cpo > usn > ret " > > Jack Dunn > _______________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From shop at justbrits.com Thu Jun 4 20:24:59 2009 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 21:24:59 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Auto Industry 101 - #1 Article by John Voelcker of Green Car Reports In-Reply-To: <32c256b50906041551s3a4f6e92m3befcd08a7403fbe@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: VERY 'interesting' read !!!!! Ed ***************************************************************** <<"Why Obama Could Be The Best Thing For Detroit Since Henry Ford" http://www.greencarreports.com/blog/1020859_why-obama-could-be-the-best-thin g-for-detroit-since-henry-ford By John Voelcker greencarreports.com>> From rodshepherd at optusnet.com.au Thu Jun 4 20:59:29 2009 From: rodshepherd at optusnet.com.au (Rod Shepherd) Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 12:59:29 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Stalling Problem In-Reply-To: <032d01c9e580$20103f00$6030bd00$@net> References: <032d01c9e580$20103f00$6030bd00$@net> Message-ID: <5BE69B660EAA4ABAA0BE0ADB3819E115@rodc151a3a212b> Good afternoon, Charlie, I had a similar problem not that long ago. The fix was to remove the white wire with a black trace from the CB connector of the coil. Have not had a reoccurrence since. Rod. -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Charlie O'Connors Sent: Friday, 5 June 2009 11:51 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Stalling Problem Took my Healey for a drive this evening and within about 1/2 mile, it began sputtering so I pulled off to the side of the road and it stalled. I had a similar problem a few months ago and found I had a loose coil connection. So I thought that may be the problem this time as well. I unplugged/plugged the coil cable and checked the other cables. I started the car and let it idle for a few minutes and all seemed OK. Put the hood down and took off. I got maybe 500 yards and it did the same thing. I appear to be getting fuel to the engine - gas gauge says 3/4 full. Any thoughts on what would cause this would be appreciated as I'm hoping to take a road trip this weekend. Charlie Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as rodshepherd at optusnet.com.au http://www.team.net/archive From peter at nosimport.com Thu Jun 4 21:05:56 2009 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:05:56 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Auto Industry 101 - #1 Article by John Voelcker of Green Car Reports In-Reply-To: References: <32c256b50906041551s3a4f6e92m3befcd08a7403fbe@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <200906042006524.SM02468@owner-3b66599e3.nosimport.com> (Oh boy!!) HEY ED, ever hear of TINY URL? anon At 09:24 PM 6/4/2009, Ed's Shop wrote: >VERY 'interesting' read !!!!! > >Ed >***************************************************************** ><<"Why Obama Could Be The Best Thing For Detroit Since Henry Ford" > >http://www.greencarreports.com/blog/1020859_why-obama-could-be-the-best-thin >g-for-detroit-since-henry-ford > >By John Voelcker >greencarreports.com>> From coudesluijs at chello.nl Fri Jun 5 01:25:43 2009 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:25:43 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Stalling Problem In-Reply-To: <032d01c9e580$20103f00$6030bd00$@net> References: <032d01c9e580$20103f00$6030bd00$@net> Message-ID: <4A28C877.80408@chello.nl> Fuel filter?? Kees Oudesluijs NL Charlie O'Connors schreef: > Took my Healey for a drive this evening and within about 1/2 mile, it began > sputtering so I pulled off to the side of the road and it stalled. I had a > similar problem a few months ago and found I had a loose coil connection. > So I thought that may be the problem this time as well. I unplugged/plugged > the coil cable and checked the other cables. I started the car and let it > idle for a few minutes and all seemed OK. Put the hood down and took off. > I got maybe 500 yards and it did the same thing. I appear to be getting > fuel to the engine - gas gauge says 3/4 full. Any thoughts on what would > cause this would be appreciated as I'm hoping to take a road trip this > weekend. > > > > Charlie > _______________________________________________ > 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 coudesluijs at chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Fri Jun 5 02:31:46 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 16:31:46 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Stalling Problem In-Reply-To: <032d01c9e580$20103f00$6030bd00$@net> References: <032d01c9e580$20103f00$6030bd00$@net> Message-ID: Charlie - Sounds like fuel starvation. Next time the car stalls pull over and pop the tops off the float chambers. If one of them is empty you have a clogged or bad float jet. If both of them are empty you aren't getting fuel. Could be a bad fuel filter or bad fuel pump or clogged fuel tank. When diagnosing your car not running, always check fuel / ignition at the end and then work your way back. So if ignition, check the spark plugs and work your way back. If fuel, start at the float chambers and work your way back. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 9:51 AM, Charlie O'Connors wrote: > Took my Healey for a drive this evening and within about 1/2 mile, it began > sputtering so I pulled off to the side of the road and it stalled. I had a > similar problem a few months ago and found I had a loose coil connection. > So I thought that may be the problem this time as well. I > unplugged/plugged > the coil cable and checked the other cables. I started the car and let it > idle for a few minutes and all seemed OK. Put the hood down and took off. > I got maybe 500 yards and it did the same thing. I appear to be getting > fuel to the engine - gas gauge says 3/4 full. Any thoughts on what would > cause this would be appreciated as I'm hoping to take a road trip this > weekend. > > > > Charlie > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From ampole at hotmail.com Fri Jun 5 04:01:31 2009 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 10:01:31 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Stalling Problem In-Reply-To: References: <032d01c9e580$20103f00$6030bd00$@net> Message-ID: Charlie which model of Healey? could be vapour lock (exhaust boiling fuel ), or possibly bad contacts in battery switch, as well as the other fuel issues already suggested. Andy _________________________________________________________________ Get the best of MSN on your mobile http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/147991039/direct/01/ From tomfelts at windstream.net Fri Jun 5 06:25:40 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 8:25:40 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Auto Industry 101 - #1 Article by John Voelcker of Green Car Reports In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20090605072540.W76OG.322439.root@ispmxfep10-z02> You might want to use a tinyurl next time. cheers ---- Ed's Shop wrote: > VERY 'interesting' read !!!!! > > Ed > ***************************************************************** > <<"Why Obama Could Be The Best Thing For Detroit Since Henry Ford" > > http://www.greencarreports.com/blog/1020859_why-obama-could-be-the-best-thin > g-for-detroit-since-henry-ford > > By John Voelcker > greencarreports.com>> > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From tld6008 at mchsi.com Fri Jun 5 07:07:58 2009 From: tld6008 at mchsi.com (tld6008 at mchsi.com) Date: Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:07:58 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Florida guys, Can you help? In-Reply-To: <399561.27221.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <060520091307.29027.4A2918AD0009732200007163223045151403010CD2079C080C03BFC8CFCFC00B049B@mchsi.com> I live there and have sent him an Email requesting his number so I can call him. -- Tim Davis BN7 -------------- Original message from Bob Brown : -------------- > >From the Bugeye list, any big Healey folks that can help? > > > > > > ---------- > Forwarded message ---------- > From: Frank > Date: Thu, > Jun 4, 2009 at 3:38 PM > Subject: [Spridgets] Florida guys, Can you help? > To: > Spridgets , Jack Laird > > > " good > day sir: i have owned my bug-eye sprite for over 42 yrs now it is > my first car > and i have brought it with me everywhere i have been > stationed during my 20 > yrs in the navy i am now 58 yrs old and live near > pensacola florida i am > originaly from massachusettes . i am 100% > disabled and still look at my sprite > every day in my garage.during my 42 > yrs of owning my first love i have > restored it numerous times i consider > her 75% finished BUT my last duty > station left me hanging here in fla. > with no one to help me finish a few > things ,as you know my wiring is > awful and needs to be replaced and the > generator has not worked in 30 > yrs or so i just run her on a charge. my > QUESTION to you sir is that i > have no one who can do this for me ,i admit iam > scared to do the wiring > harness under the dash and the generator /voltage > regulator the question > is WHO and WHERE can i get my beloved bug-eye repaired > in this area i > have tried all the clubs but to no avail. ,all i want is to be > able to > drive her a few times before i leave this world. thank you for letting > me discuss this with you !, you are my last hope sincerly jack dunn cpo > usn > ret " > > Jack Dunn > _______________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ From sbyers at ec.rr.com Fri Jun 5 07:16:45 2009 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 09:16:45 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Anyone know this guy? Message-ID: <001401c9e5df$e06ae7a0$a140b6e0$@rr.com> Thanks to all who responded to my inquiry yesterday. With Dave Schweninger's help we have identified the person as Archie Oglesby of Madison Heights, Virginia. It's hard to imagine how we would function without this list. Happy Healeying! Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA From: BJ8 Healeys [mailto:sbyers at ec.rr.com] Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 11:46 AM To: 'healeys at autox.team.net' Subject: re: Anyone know this guy? Just to be clear: I was asking the question below FOR someone in the UK who is not on the list. I'm hoping someone in Listland will recognize the person and I can help the guy in the UK get in touch with Archie/Doc. From: BJ8 Healeys [mailto:sbyers at ec.rr.com] Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 10:43 AM To: 'healeys at autox.team.net' Subject: Anyone know this guy? Hello, Healeyphiles - For someone in the UK: does anyone know of a guy called Archie (or Doc) who has an east coast USA restoration shop? I'm looking for some contact info for him, or at least a more positive identification. He may also restore Jag-yoo-ars. Thanks, Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA From tld6008 at mchsi.com Fri Jun 5 07:37:41 2009 From: tld6008 at mchsi.com (tld6008 at mchsi.com) Date: Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:37:41 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Stalling Problem In-Reply-To: <5BE69B660EAA4ABAA0BE0ADB3819E115@rodc151a3a212b> References: <032d01c9e580$20103f00$6030bd00$@net> <5BE69B660EAA4ABAA0BE0ADB3819E115@rodc151a3a212b> Message-ID: <060520091337.4213.4A291FA400093CC700001075223045151403010CD2079C080C03BFC8CFCFC00B049B@mchsi.com> HMMM interesting fix -- Tim Davis BN7 -------------- Original message from "Rod Shepherd" : -------------- > Good afternoon, > Charlie, I had a similar problem not that long ago. > The fix was to remove the white wire with a black trace from the CB > connector of the coil. > Have not had a reoccurrence since. > Rod. > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Charlie O'Connors > Sent: Friday, 5 June 2009 11:51 AM > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Stalling Problem > > Took my Healey for a drive this evening and within about 1/2 mile, it began > sputtering so I pulled off to the side of the road and it stalled. I had a > similar problem a few months ago and found I had a loose coil connection. > So I thought that may be the problem this time as well. I unplugged/plugged > the coil cable and checked the other cables. I started the car and let it > idle for a few minutes and all seemed OK. Put the hood down and took off. > I got maybe 500 yards and it did the same thing. I appear to be getting > fuel to the engine - gas gauge says 3/4 full. Any thoughts on what would > cause this would be appreciated as I'm hoping to take a road trip this > weekend. > > > > Charlie > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rodshepherd at optusnet.com.au > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ From steveg at abrazosdata.com Fri Jun 5 07:54:02 2009 From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (Steve Gerow) Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 06:54:02 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Stalling Problem Message-ID: <000001c9e5e5$162a1d20$427e5760$@com> Concur with Rod Shepherd - Peter Roses fixed Sarah Frost's 100M the same problem by disconnecting black & white wire at coil - turned out there was heat-related defect in the battery disconnect switch - she'd drive 2 miles and the car would run crappy for a short time, then stop. Kudos to Rod - it took us a year of changing out everything to solve this problem. -- Steve Gerow Pasadena, CA, USA BN6 From ah1006 at verizon.net Fri Jun 5 12:16:35 2009 From: ah1006 at verizon.net (Tom Simkins) Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 11:16:35 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Fitting Front Shroud Message-ID: <265453.93598.qm@web84102.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hello all, I'm having a problem fitting the front shroud. I've read previously that the front bottom flange should go below the frame tabs. But, my shroud bottoms out at the top rail leaving the bottom flange of the shroud about 3/4 in above the tabs. On one side, the shroud has two holes lined up with the holes on the tab, but, the other side has no holes. 1) Could the front top rail be raised too high - it actually looks fine, but I know the car was lightly hit. 2) Does the shroud actually bolt to the frame tabs? I've looked for photos on several resto sites, but, cannot find a good pic of this area. Thanks for your help, Tom From rnbmail at yahoo.com Fri Jun 5 12:18:21 2009 From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair) Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 11:18:21 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Stalling Problem Message-ID: <762984.7849.qm@web37905.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Interesting - could you explain in more detail what this fix actually does in the circuit and why it works?? The wire obviously has an intended use. Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail at yahoo.com --- On Fri, 6/5/09, Steve Gerow wrote: > From: Steve Gerow > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Stalling Problem > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Friday, June 5, 2009, 6:54 AM > Concur with Rod Shepherd - Peter > Roses fixed Sarah Frost's 100M the same > problem by disconnecting black & white wire at coil - > turned out there was > heat-related defect in the battery disconnect switch - > she'd drive 2 miles > and the car would run crappy for a short time, then stop. > > > > Kudos to Rod - it took us a year of changing out everything > to solve this > problem. > > > > -- > > > > Steve Gerow > > Pasadena, CA, USA > > BN6 > _______________________________________________ > 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 rnbmail at yahoo.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From f9cougar at yahoo.com Fri Jun 5 13:40:23 2009 From: f9cougar at yahoo.com (john close) Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 12:40:23 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Toyota Trans Message-ID: <770340.13753.qm@web34806.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Listers - Looking for a Transmission from a Toyota Non-Turbo Supra ('82-'90), to do a conversion on my BN6. Any suggestions for a source? Located one with Automotix for $600, from a '90 Supra with 112,000 miles. 6 mo. guarantee. Can I do better? - Thanks - JRC From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Fri Jun 5 14:18:51 2009 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 13:18:51 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Toyota Trans In-Reply-To: <770340.13753.qm@web34806.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <770340.13753.qm@web34806.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <471534970906051318j3318b989uf588ba95684e05ec@mail.gmail.com> I checked on www.car-part.com for the transmission. Came back with 9 pages worth of results for the continental us. This site is a great resource for more common car parts. Jody On Jun 5, 2009 12:58 PM, "john close" wrote: Hi Listers - Looking for a Transmission from a Toyota Non-Turbo Supra ('82-'90), to do a conversion on my BN6. Any suggestions for a source? Located one with Automotix for $600, from a '90 Supra with 112,000 miles. 6 mo. guarantee. Can I do better? - Thanks - JRC Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as jodyfkerr at gmail.com http://www.team.net/archive From sbyers at ec.rr.com Fri Jun 5 15:14:21 2009 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 17:14:21 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Stalling Problem In-Reply-To: <762984.7849.qm@web37905.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <762984.7849.qm@web37905.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <003501c9e622$98a422e0$c9ec68a0$@rr.com> Hi, Bob - The white/black wire from the battery cutoff switch to the coil is intended to permanently ground the coil when the switch is turned ON to prevent the car from being started (as by hot-wiring). The cutoff switch is notorious for failing internally and grounding the coil through the wire without the switch actually being turned on (happened to me in Lake Tahoe at Open Roads '02). I think what was said earlier about the fix is slightly in error. The white/black wire has to be disconnected at the CUTOFF SWITCH (not the coil). Because the wire from the switch shares the same connector at the coil as the white/black wire that goes to the distributor, disconnecting the wire at the coil will also remove the ground the coil gets through the points and the car won't run. By the way, the last time I adjusted my valves I suddenly lost all power to the car -- nothing worked. I had been using the button on the back of the starter relay to turn the engine. Eventually, I discovered that the cutoff switch had another internal failure mode: it removed the battery ground without being touched. 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 Robert Blair Sent: Friday, June 05, 2009 2:18 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net; Steve Gerow Subject: Re: [Healeys] Stalling Problem Interesting - could you explain in more detail what this fix actually does in the circuit and why it works?? The wire obviously has an intended use. Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail at yahoo.com --- On Fri, 6/5/09, Steve Gerow wrote: > From: Steve Gerow > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Stalling Problem > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Friday, June 5, 2009, 6:54 AM > Concur with Rod Shepherd - Peter > Roses fixed Sarah Frost's 100M the same > problem by disconnecting black & white wire at coil - > turned out there was > heat-related defect in the battery disconnect switch - > she'd drive 2 miles > and the car would run crappy for a short time, then stop. > > > > Kudos to Rod - it took us a year of changing out everything > to solve this > problem. > > > Steve Gerow > > Pasadena, CA, USA > > BN6 From rodshepherd at optusnet.com.au Fri Jun 5 15:29:57 2009 From: rodshepherd at optusnet.com.au (Rod Shepherd) Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 07:29:57 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Stalling Problem In-Reply-To: <060520091337.4213.4A291FA400093CC700001075223045151403010CD2079C080C03BFC8CFCFC00B049B@mchsi.com> References: <032d01c9e580$20103f00$6030bd00$@net> <5BE69B660EAA4ABAA0BE0ADB3819E115@rodc151a3a212b> <060520091337.4213.4A291FA400093CC700001075223045151403010CD2079C080C03BFC8CFCFC00B049B@mchsi.com> Message-ID: Yes guys, Somewhere in my NEW wiring harness the white wire with black trace was finding an occasional earth at the wrong time (particularly left hand turn) and would shut the coil down. I now have a separate 'kill' circuit to a concealed circuit breaker in the cockpit. Rod. _____ From: tld6008 at mchsi.com [mailto:tld6008 at mchsi.com] Sent: Friday, 5 June 2009 11:38 PM To: Rod Shepherd; 'Charlie O'Connors'; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Stalling Problem HMMM interesting fix -- Tim Davis BN7 -------------- Original message from "Rod Shepherd" : -------------- > Good afternoon, > Charlie, I had a similar problem not that long ago. > The fix was to remove the white wire with a black trace from the CB > connector of the coil. > Have not had a reoccurrence since. > Rod. > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Charlie O'Connors > Sent: Friday, 5 June 2009 11:51 AM > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Stalling Problem > > Took my Healey for a drive this evening and within about 1/2 mile, it began > sputtering so I pulled off to the side of the road and it stalled. I had a > similar problem a few months ago and found I had a loose coil connection. > So I thought that may be the problem this time as well. I unplugged/plugged > the coil cable and checked the other cables. I started the car and let it > idle for a few minutes and all seemed OK. Put the hood down and took off. > I got maybe 500 yards and it did the same thing. I appear to be getting > fuel to the engine - gas gauge says 3/4 full. Any thoughts on what would > cause this would be appreciated as I'm hoping to take a road trip this > weekend. > > > > Charlie > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rodshepherd at optusnet.com.au > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ From bspidell at comcast.net Fri Jun 5 15:56:59 2009 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 21:56:59 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Stalling Problem In-Reply-To: <003501c9e622$98a422e0$c9ec68a0$@rr.com> Message-ID: <292907364.1140451244239019835.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Actually, the cutoff switch opens the circuit to the coil when the switch is in the ON position (allowing the points to switch the current to ground). In the OFF position, the switch grounds the primary circuit, which shorts the current to the coil and prevents spark. When I installed a Pertronix, I reversed the coil lead on the cutoff switch to ground the circuit in the ON position, and open it in the OFF position, preserving the rudimentary anti-theft 'device.' bs ----- Original Message ----- From: "BJ8 Healeys" To: healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Friday, June 5, 2009 2:14:21 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: [Healeys] Stalling Problem Hi, Bob - The white/black wire from the battery cutoff switch to the coil is intended to permanently ground the coil when the switch is turned ON to prevent the car from being started (as by hot-wiring). The cutoff switch is notorious for failing internally and grounding the coil through the wire without the switch actually being turned on (happened to me in Lake Tahoe at Open Roads '02). I think what was said earlier about the fix is slightly in error. The white/black wire has to be disconnected at the CUTOFF SWITCH (not the coil). Because the wire from the switch shares the same connector at the coil as the white/black wire that goes to the distributor, disconnecting the wire at the coil will also remove the ground the coil gets through the points and the car won't run. By the way, the last time I adjusted my valves I suddenly lost all power to the car -- nothing worked. I had been using the button on the back of the starter relay to turn the engine. Eventually, I discovered that the cutoff switch had another internal failure mode: it removed the battery ground without being touched. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA From mrfinespanner at earthlink.net Fri Jun 5 19:35:03 2009 From: mrfinespanner at earthlink.net (Mr. Finespanner) Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 18:35:03 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] shifter roll pins Message-ID: Tom, BJ8 dowel bolts will work fine in place of roll pins, and the roll pin holes are the right size for a 1/4-28 tap. Unfortunately I don't know of any ready source for the dowel bolts, but they should be possible to find--British Car Specialists might be a good place to look first. They are also easily fabricated from regular 1/4" bolts. regards, Doug Reid, 18G Motorworks Message: 3 Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 01:38:47 +0000 (UTC) From: tomleavy at comcast.net Subject: [Healeys] Early Centre Shifter Lever roll pin trouble To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net Message-ID: <2089424595.918011244165927622.JavaMail.root at sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Hi Listers My BJ7 shift lever is acting up. I installed new roll pins, but realized that one of the pins jumped out. Of course, the shifter and bronze bushing jumped out. What size do I need (diameter and length), and has anyone modified a MKI shifter tith a blot like the MKIII's? If I use the roll pins, how far should I drive them so that they hold the shifter in its proper place? Thanks. Tom From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net Fri Jun 5 18:32:01 2009 From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock) Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 17:32:01 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] shifter roll pins Message-ID: <870530.505.qm@web83306.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Tom... Check our Rare and hard to Find Parts Catalog on page 39 " Lever Bolt " catalog can be down loaded ... Norman Nock --- On Fri, 6/5/09, Mr. Finespanner wrote: From: Mr. Finespanner Subject: [Healeys] shifter roll pins To: tomleavy at comcast.net Cc: "healey list" Date: Friday, June 5, 2009, 6:35 PM Tom, BJ8 dowel bolts will work fine in place of roll pins, and the roll pin holes are the right size for a 1/4-28 tap. Unfortunately I don't know of any ready source for the dowel bolts, but they should be possible to find--British Car Specialists might be a good place to look first. They are also easily fabricated from regular 1/4" bolts. regards, Doug Reid, 18G Motorworks Message: 3 Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 01:38:47 +0000 (UTC) From: tomleavy at comcast.net Subject: [Healeys] Early Centre Shifter Lever roll pin trouble To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net Message-ID: <2089424595.918011244165927622.JavaMail.root at sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comc ast.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Hi Listers My BJ7 shift lever is acting up. I installed new roll pins, but realized that one of the pins jumped out. Of course, the shifter and bronze bushing jumped out. What size do I need (diameter and length), and has anyone modified a MKI shifter tith a blot like the MKIII's? If I use the roll pins, how far should I drive them so that they hold the shifter in its proper place? Thanks. Tom Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as sjnnock at sbcglobal.net http://www.team.net/archive From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Fri Jun 5 20:19:49 2009 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 22:19:49 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fitting Front Shroud References: <265453.93598.qm@web84102.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <000e01c9e64d$44fd48d0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Tom, the tabs on the frame can be gently tapped upward to get them out of the way temporarily with a heavy hammer then tapped back down after the shroud is fitted in the other areas. That way you can adjust each frame tab where you want it and not where it wants to be. Yes these tabs do bolt to the shroud eventually. The shroud is a tight fit in the areas that you mentioned but it will eventually pop over the rail you mentioned with a bit of gentle persuasion. The shroud is actually pretty tough unless you go and jump on it. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Simkins" To: Sent: Friday, June 05, 2009 2:16 PM Subject: [Healeys] Fitting Front Shroud > Hello all, > I'm having a problem fitting the front shroud. I've read previously that > the > front bottom flange should go below the frame tabs. But, my shroud bottoms > out > at the top rail leaving the bottom flange of the shroud about 3/4 in above > the > tabs. On one side, the shroud has two holes lined up with the holes on the > tab, but, the other side has no holes. > > 1) Could the front top rail be raised too high - it actually looks fine, > but I > know the car was lightly hit. > > 2) Does the shroud actually bolt to the frame tabs? > > I've looked for photos on several resto sites, but, cannot find a good pic > of > this area. > > Thanks for your help, > Tom > _______________________________________________ > 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 lapierrem at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From caddi5 at comcast.net Fri Jun 5 20:27:18 2009 From: caddi5 at comcast.net (caddi5 at comcast.net) Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 02:27:18 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Cross brace upper panel replacement help needed Message-ID: <1563448710.2627641244255238517.JavaMail.root@sz0050a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Hello List, I am replacing (1959 BN4) the cross brace upper panel, cross brace,and the extensions on the inner guardsB B B I am usingB KAS parts ........what I need is some pictures of this area so I know how the extensions are supposed to look when I mate them up and plug weld them to the inner guard and also how they are positioned and welded at the base..................the ones I removed were so badly mangled ,that I have no reference.B B if anyone has detailed pics. of this area I would very much appreciate it..........................ThanksB MitchB B caddi5 at comcast.net B From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net Fri Jun 5 20:39:02 2009 From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur) Date: Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:39:02 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fitting Front Shroud In-Reply-To: <265453.93598.qm@web84102.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <265453.93598.qm@web84102.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20090605193716.02089258@pop.att.yahoo.com> Tom, 1) The tab should be level or straight out from the frame rail and not bent down, if it is. 2) Yes. John Hi At 11:16 AM 6/5/2009 -0700, Tom Simkins wrote: >Hello all, >I'm having a problem fitting the front shroud..... > >1) Could the front top rail be raised too high - it actually looks fine, but I >know the car was lightly hit. > >2) Does the shroud actually bolt to the frame tabs? From ampole at hotmail.com Sat Jun 6 00:30:53 2009 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 06:30:53 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Fitting Front Shroud In-Reply-To: <265453.93598.qm@web84102.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <265453.93598.qm@web84102.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Tom (assuming a 3000) It is common for the bottom holes in the ali to disappear over the years due to electrolytic conversion of steel against ali. Heres a pic of my shroud with them missing: http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=5125453 The shroud when fitted is aligned on the bonnet front edge by the 3 holes that correspond with the 3 holes in the chassis crossmember, (look at the inner lip of the shroud bonnet opening) as well as the side inner wing brackets. This pic shows the chassis with the 3 holes in the top edge that have screw fixing the chassis to the shroud: http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=5131330 Hers a pic of the shroub bottom bolts (you might have to click on the fullsize tab at the bottom right of the photo to get it to show all of the photo depending on your browser settings): http://www.austin-healey3000.com/photos/Paint/healey%20031.JPG hope that helps Andy _________________________________________________________________ With Windows Live, you can organise, edit, and share your photos. http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/134665338/direct/01/ From tomleavy at comcast.net Sat Jun 6 04:05:51 2009 From: tomleavy at comcast.net (tomleavy at comcast.net) Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 10:05:51 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Fitting Front Shroud In-Reply-To: <2047228099.1425851244282592675.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <1489183408.1426051244282751966.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Hi Tom- The shroud should readily fit in place. Is this h=the original shroud? There are adjustable tabs, or brackets on the top of each of the front wheelwells. One on the brackets, is screwed to the opening of the hod (bonnet), and the other rests along the inside of the lip of the side of the shroud flange where yhe third bolt from the front passes through the shroud and wing. They are adjustable via loosening the two bolts that pass through them. If these tabs are too high, it can prevent the shroud from shroud from lowering.B Are the holes lining up at the front of the hood (bonnet) opening where the countersunk screws pass through radiator support? that's the tell here- if the shroud does not line up in this area, you know there is something hanging up the shroud from lowering into its position. Good luck. Tom [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of IMG_0008.JPG] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of IMG_0013.JPG] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of IMG_0011.JPG] From tomleavy at comcast.net Sat Jun 6 04:19:36 2009 From: tomleavy at comcast.net (tomleavy at comcast.net) Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 10:19:36 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] shifter roll pins In-Reply-To: <2058931896.1426231244283197855.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <1609346201.1426491244283576969.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Hi Listers- Thanks for the reply, Doug. I'll try your suggestion. Can you tell me how long the should be? I am concerned with the distance that the bolt passes into the shifter, so it captures the shifter without inhibiting movement. I think that my problem was that I pushed the roll pins in too far, or maybe they were a hair too small. When looking downward from the top of the shifter, how far into the slot on the shifter does the pin get pushed? Does anyone know the dimensions of the correct roll pins? If I can just pick them up at the hardware store, I might use that as an interim solution til I source the bolts from the Nocks on a future order. It's supposed to be gorgeous today here in Jersey, and I'd like to be able to drive. I installed my windshield this week, and am curious to see if the Healey is as much fun to drive without the wind in my face. Regards,B Tom BJ7 From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sat Jun 6 08:45:23 2009 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 10:45:23 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Door Trim References: Message-ID: Thomas, These panels were not cardboard as on a BN2. Earlier on, these were made of 1/8" Baltic Birch, with all edges sanded and rounded down to the edge. The later pieces I've seen were made of a masonite board and warped over time. In some cases we've been able to carefully remove, repair and recondiion the original vinyl and reinstall it onto new inner wood or hardboard. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Thomas Willig" To: "Rich C" ; "Keith Bailey" ; Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 6:56 AM Subject: AW: [Healeys] Door Trim ..that reminds me of the door pocket trim on my BN2! Can anybody supply me with the measurements for the cardboard backing of those panels? On my BN2 these are missing and I do not want to buy these panels from someone, because they will not match the correct shade of blue that I require for my car. In exchange I can supply drawings with measurements for the inner upper/lower door lining. Any help welcome Thomas Willig [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Hundred details 20013.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of 4Jan09 078.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of 4Jan09 055.jpg] From WLLDBL at aol.com Sat Jun 6 11:06:37 2009 From: WLLDBL at aol.com (WLLDBL at aol.com) Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 13:06:37 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Re. Service Bulletins Message-ID: John, Just perused the 1960 Service Bulletins you posted. Great resource. Thank you. Douglas Lyon Claremont, CA '59 BN7 From britishcars at shaw.ca Sat Jun 6 11:49:29 2009 From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG) Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 10:49:29 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] anti-theft Message-ID: Since we're talking about stalling and anti-theft, I installed a hidden toggle switch behind the drivers seat that cuts power to the fuel pump when activated. From rkorn at simnet.is Sat Jun 6 15:46:50 2009 From: rkorn at simnet.is (Richard Korn) Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 21:46:50 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] ss exhaust system Message-ID: <7E59CBE047F34092ADF23BE698DAFE55@velad> I4m looking to renew my BN2 exhaust system with a stainless steel set up and have checked the archives and there are mixed opinions as to what moss sells( falcon?) and the Bell system which I can4t find a dealer for to get a price. The Bell is considered better by some and others found the Falcon difficult to fit. Which is the best for price and fit. Right now Moss is selling their ss set up for under $300. Thank you, Richard BN2 From tahoehealey at hotmail.com Sat Jun 6 15:59:48 2009 From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn) Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 14:59:48 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] anti-theft In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I hid a Briggs and Strattin key switch to do the same. Three bucks on Ebay. I feel better if I can slow a thief down. Rich Kahn > From: britishcars at shaw.ca > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 10:49:29 -0700 > Subject: [Healeys] anti-theft > > Since we're talking about stalling and anti-theft, I installed a hidden > toggle switch behind the drivers seat that cuts power to the fuel pump when > activated. > _______________________________________________ > 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 tahoehealey at hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Lauren found her dream laptop. Find the PC thats right for you. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/choosepc/?ocid=ftp_val_wl_290 From rdavies1 at cox.net Sat Jun 6 16:33:33 2009 From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies) Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 15:33:33 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] anti-theft In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <0E62169689BE4AADBE1D25C591EFAFCB@OfficeDell> I had my 64 BJ8 stolen in 69. My current 67 has a secret kill switch to the carbs AND LoJack. Other than that, I try to treat it like I did my kids at 3. Never leave them out of my sight. Ron 67 BJ8 97 DB7 (1 of 298 volantes) -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Richard Kahn Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2009 3:00 PM To: britishcars at shaw.ca; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] anti-theft I hid a Briggs and Strattin key switch to do the same. Three bucks on Ebay. I feel better if I can slow a thief down. Rich Kahn > From: britishcars at shaw.ca > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 10:49:29 -0700 > Subject: [Healeys] anti-theft > > Since we're talking about stalling and anti-theft, I installed a hidden > toggle switch behind the drivers seat that cuts power to the fuel pump when > activated. > _______________________________________________ > 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 tahoehealey at hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Lauren found her dream laptop. Find the PC thats right for you. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/choosepc/?ocid=ftp_val_wl_290 Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as rdavies1 at cox.net http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Sat Jun 6 17:11:11 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 07:11:11 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] ss exhaust system In-Reply-To: <7E59CBE047F34092ADF23BE698DAFE55@velad> References: <7E59CBE047F34092ADF23BE698DAFE55@velad> Message-ID: Richard - AH Spares sells the Bell system. Have it on my BN1 - perfect. Alan On 6/7/09, Richard Korn wrote: > I4m looking to renew my BN2 exhaust system with a stainless steel set up and > have checked the archives and there are mixed opinions as to what moss > sells( > falcon?) and the Bell system which I can4t find a dealer for to get a price. > The Bell is considered better by some and others found the Falcon difficult > to fit. > Which is the best for price and fit. > Right now Moss is selling their ss set up for under $300. > > Thank you, > Richard > BN2 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From schauss at worldnet.att.net Sat Jun 6 17:20:30 2009 From: schauss at worldnet.att.net (Peter Schauss) Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 19:20:30 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] anti-theft In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20090606232037.62D501879A7@autox.team.net> I turn of the battery cutoff switch and lock the trunk. Peter Schauss 1963 BJ7 1980 MGB > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys- > bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Richard Kahn > Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2009 6:00 PM > To: britishcars at shaw.ca; healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] anti-theft > > I hid a Briggs and Strattin key switch to do the same. Three bucks on > Ebay. I > feel better if I can slow a thief down. > > Rich Kahn > > > From: britishcars at shaw.ca > > To: healeys at autox.team.net > > Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 10:49:29 -0700 > > Subject: [Healeys] anti-theft > > > > Since we're talking about stalling and anti-theft, I installed a hidden > > toggle switch behind the drivers seat that cuts power to the fuel pump > when > > activated. > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 tahoehealey at hotmail.com > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > _________________________________________________________________ > Lauren found her dream laptop. Find the PC thats right for you. > http://www.microsoft.com/windows/choosepc/?ocid=ftp_val_wl_290 > _______________________________________________ > 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 schauss at worldnet.att.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From MBran89793 at aol.com Sat Jun 6 17:50:05 2009 From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 19:50:05 EDT Subject: [Healeys] anti-theft Message-ID: (I hid a Briggs and Strattin key switch to do the same. Three bucks on Ebay. I feel better if I can slow a thief down.) Yeah, and a SMITH & WESSON really does and excelent job too. LOL **************Stay connected and tighten your budget with a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100122638x1221845911x1201401556/aol?redir=http://www.getpeek.com/aol) From shop at justbrits.com Sat Jun 6 18:00:55 2009 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 19:00:55 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] ss exhaust system In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <> And so do I, gents !!! And usually for less money!! Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com From shop at justbrits.com Sat Jun 6 18:24:21 2009 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 19:24:21 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] anti-theft In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <> I prefer Glock w/dumdums, Marion !!!!! Kinda 'irritates' the receiver!! For those of you that will NOT see the pic of a Customized Glock that I am including for Marion (titled 'The Lost Art of Engraving) & wish to see it, just ask me!! Ed [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Glock.jpg] From gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com Sat Jun 6 20:05:36 2009 From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson) Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 19:05:36 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] anti-theft In-Reply-To: Message-ID: LOL The choke knob is an anti-theft device these days. Thief would need to be over 40 to even know what it does. From mandmschneider at comcast.net Sat Jun 6 21:22:06 2009 From: mandmschneider at comcast.net (Mark Schneider) Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 20:22:06 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Factory Practices Re: keys Message-ID: Listers, A question has arisen regarding the Healey factory practice with an extra ignition key. When I bought my 1966 BJ8 from the original owner I found there was a key secured to the firewall by one of the screws mounting the vehicle identification plate. Was this a factory practice or was this something possibly done by the original owner? Eventually, I removed the key. When I did I found the screw holding it was very tight, difficult to remove to gain access to the key. I interpreted this as an indication that the key may have been there since car construction and the key location was a factory practice. Can anyone offer information? Marks 3 1966 BJ8 From shop at justbrits.com Sat Jun 6 21:26:17 2009 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 22:26:17 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] anti-theft In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <> And WHAT is that silly round button with a dimple, Greg ??? Enquiring minds....... LMAO !! TNX ! Ed From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun Jun 7 00:08:58 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 14:08:58 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Factory Practices Re: keys In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Was the key screwed to the firwall a Wilmot Breeden Key? On 6/7/09, Mark Schneider wrote: > Listers, > > A question has arisen regarding the Healey factory practice with an > extra ignition key. When I bought my 1966 BJ8 from the original owner > I found there was a key secured to the firewall by one of the screws > mounting the vehicle identification plate. Was this a factory > practice or was this something possibly done by the original owner? > Eventually, I removed the key. When I did I found the screw holding > it was very tight, difficult to remove to gain access to the key. I > interpreted this as an indication that the key may have been there > since car construction and the key location was a factory practice. > Can anyone offer information? > > Marks 3 > 1966 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk Sun Jun 7 02:08:27 2009 From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper) Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 09:08:27 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] UK 100 Register - Major update In-Reply-To: <01bcec73$46537500$7cb972ce@lbull.dreamscape.com> References: <01bcec73$46537500$7cb972ce@lbull.dreamscape.com> Message-ID: To all those interested in a 100 (4 cylinder) register. After some delay a major update has been added to our WEB site at http://www.jharper.demon.co.uk/chassis1.htm The total number of entries thought worthy of including is now 2421. In addition and where known a body number and the country where the resides is added against each entry A number per country list is also included and for those in the UK a list where we only have a registration number but no chassis number. Searching the extended list should now work OK but if anybody notices anything than need attention please be sure to let me know. I might be improving the presentation and formatting shortly but this should not impact on the use or date in any way. Please keep those registrations coming but if you live in North America please send your registration to Rich Chrysler who will then pass them on to me for inclusion in a later WEB update regards -- John Harper From sbyers at ec.rr.com Sun Jun 7 05:27:47 2009 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 07:27:47 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Factory Practices Re: keys In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000001c9e762$fbe6ada0$f3b408e0$@rr.com> Mark, the extra ignition key was frequently attached in the place you describe. I have seen some VIN plates with the impression of the head of the key pressed into it. I would assume that it was factory practice to put the extra key there. 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 Mark Schneider Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2009 11:22 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Healey Factory Practices Re: keys Listers, A question has arisen regarding the Healey factory practice with an extra ignition key. When I bought my 1966 BJ8 from the original owner I found there was a key secured to the firewall by one of the screws mounting the vehicle identification plate. Was this a factory practice or was this something possibly done by the original owner? Eventually, I removed the key. When I did I found the screw holding it was very tight, difficult to remove to gain access to the key. I interpreted this as an indication that the key may have been there since car construction and the key location was a factory practice. Can anyone offer information? Marks 3 1966 BJ8 From tomfelts at windstream.net Sun Jun 7 05:45:07 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 6:45:07 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] anti-theft In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20090607064507.RAWXR.347389.root@ispmxfep10-z02> I'd like to know also? 65 BJ8 ---- Ed's Shop wrote: > < Thief would need to be over 40 to even know what it does.>> > > And WHAT is that silly round button with a dimple, Greg ??? > > Enquiring minds....... > > LMAO !! > > TNX ! > > 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 tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From gbrierton at hotmail.com Sun Jun 7 08:55:16 2009 From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton) Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 10:55:16 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Factory Practices Re: keys In-Reply-To: <000001c9e762$fbe6ada0$f3b408e0$@rr.com> References: <000001c9e762$fbe6ada0$f3b408e0$@rr.com> Message-ID: I was fortunate enough to have purchased new BJ8's (one in 1965 and one in 1967) from the showroom floor. Each had the spare key attached in the place you describe. GaryB -------------------------------------------------- From: "BJ8 Healeys" Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 7:27 AM To: Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Factory Practices Re: keys > Mark, the extra ignition key was frequently attached in the place you > describe. I have seen some VIN plates with the impression of the head of > the key pressed into it. I would assume that it was factory practice to > put > the extra key there. > > 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 Mark Schneider > Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2009 11:22 PM > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Healey Factory Practices Re: keys > > Listers, > > A question has arisen regarding the Healey factory practice with an > extra ignition key. When I bought my 1966 BJ8 from the original owner > I found there was a key secured to the firewall by one of the screws > mounting the vehicle identification plate. Was this a factory > practice or was this something possibly done by the original owner? > Eventually, I removed the key. When I did I found the screw holding > it was very tight, difficult to remove to gain access to the key. I > interpreted this as an indication that the key may have been there > since car construction and the key location was a factory practice. > Can anyone offer information? > > Marks 3 > 1966 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as gbrierton at hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From healeydoc at verizon.net Sun Jun 7 09:09:30 2009 From: healeydoc at verizon.net (healeydoc at verizon.net) Date: Sun, 07 Jun 2009 08:09:30 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Factory Practices Re: keys In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <876D7394-675C-4AE5-9D31-5A4EA0D81BA9@verizon.net> When we were selling new MG's, Triumph's, Jaguars and Austins in the 70s and early 80s there was always a key attached under the hood. It was there so on the ship if the car had to be moved there was a key available. Jaguar it was on the top of the left inner fender. MG it was on the inside of the right fender well. Triumph it was on the firewall next to the battery. I have not seen one on a Healey and we have taken several cars apart that had very few miles on them, and have not seen an extra key on any of them. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialis.com On Jun 6, 2009, at 11:08 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > Was the key screwed to the firwall a Wilmot Breeden Key? > > On 6/7/09, Mark Schneider wrote: >> Listers, >> >> A question has arisen regarding the Healey factory practice with an >> extra ignition key. When I bought my 1966 BJ8 from the original >> owner >> I found there was a key secured to the firewall by one of the screws >> mounting the vehicle identification plate. Was this a factory >> practice or was this something possibly done by the original owner? >> Eventually, I removed the key. When I did I found the screw holding >> it was very tight, difficult to remove to gain access to the key. I >> interpreted this as an indication that the key may have been there >> since car construction and the key location was a factory practice. >> Can anyone offer information? >> >> Marks 3 >> 1966 BJ8 >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> > > > -- > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healeydoc at verizon.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From sbyers at ec.rr.com Sun Jun 7 09:23:49 2009 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 11:23:49 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Paging Jim Lesher Message-ID: <000c01c9e783$f52a9370$df7fba50$@rr.com> Jim, are you still on the list? I need to discuss the original driver's handbook for HBJ8L/41244. The current owner has turned up. Thanks, Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC From mandmschneider at comcast.net Sun Jun 7 09:46:12 2009 From: mandmschneider at comcast.net (Mark Schneider) Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 08:46:12 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Factory Practices Re: Keys Message-ID: <5BBAD49D-998E-4956-B8BA-4655FBFB91E3@comcast.net> Healeyphiles, Thank you all for responding. This confirms what I have always assumed. The key affixed to the firewall vehicle identity plate was placed there at the factory. The further information on why it was there is interesting as well as the location of the key on other British marques. I wonder if this fact is listed in the Concours Guidelines? Marks 3 1966 BJ8 From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun Jun 7 10:13:34 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2009 00:13:34 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] UK 100 Register - Major update In-Reply-To: References: <01bcec73$46537500$7cb972ce@lbull.dreamscape.com> Message-ID: Hi John - As always, this is well appreciated. Just wanted to correct you that my car BN1 from Canada originally but is now registered in California, USA. 148521 793 ca Best Regards, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Sun, Jun 7, 2009 at 4:08 PM, John Harper wrote: > To all those interested in a 100 (4 cylinder) register. > > After some delay a major update has been added to our WEB site at > > http://www.jharper.demon.co.uk/chassis1.htm > > The total number of entries thought worthy of including is now 2421. In > addition and where known a body number and the country where the resides is > added against each entry > > A number per country list is also included and for those in the UK a list > where we only have a registration number but no chassis number. > > Searching the extended list should now work OK but if anybody notices > anything than need attention please be sure to let me know. > > I might be improving the presentation and formatting shortly but this > should not impact on the use or date in any way. > > Please keep those registrations coming but if you live in North America > please send your registration to Rich Chrysler who will then pass them on to > me for inclusion in a later WEB update > > regards > -- > John Harper From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun Jun 7 10:14:34 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2009 00:14:34 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] UK 100 Register - Major update In-Reply-To: References: <01bcec73$46537500$7cb972ce@lbull.dreamscape.com> Message-ID: Ooops apologies to the list, that email to John Harper was meant to be a private. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 > > > On Sun, Jun 7, 2009 at 4:08 PM, John Harper wrote: > >> To all those interested in a 100 (4 cylinder) register. >> >> After some delay a major update has been added to our WEB site at >> >> http://www.jharper.demon.co.uk/chassis1.htm >> >> The total number of entries thought worthy of including is now 2421. In >> addition and where known a body number and the country where the resides is >> added against each entry >> >> A number per country list is also included and for those in the UK a list >> where we only have a registration number but no chassis number. >> >> Searching the extended list should now work OK but if anybody notices >> anything than need attention please be sure to let me know. >> >> I might be improving the presentation and formatting shortly but this >> should not impact on the use or date in any way. >> >> Please keep those registrations coming but if you live in North America >> please send your registration to Rich Chrysler who will then pass them on to >> me for inclusion in a later WEB update >> >> regards >> -- >> John Harper From cnaarndt at gmail.com Sun Jun 7 10:50:13 2009 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 09:50:13 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Factory Practices Re: Keys In-Reply-To: <5BBAD49D-998E-4956-B8BA-4655FBFB91E3@comcast.net> References: <5BBAD49D-998E-4956-B8BA-4655FBFB91E3@comcast.net> Message-ID: <751d05480906070950k7e5539d0n5e659ba94b346fc1@mail.gmail.com> Mark, I'm working on it as we speak. Cheers, Curt Arndt On Sun, Jun 7, 2009 at 8:46 AM, Mark Schneider wrote: > Healeyphiles, > > Thank you all for responding. This confirms what I have always assumed. > The key affixed to the firewall vehicle identity plate was placed there at > the factory. The further information on why it was there is interesting as > well as the location of the key on other British marques. I wonder if this > fact is listed in the Concours Guidelines? > > Marks 3 > 1966 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as cnaarndt at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From billunc at gmail.com Sun Jun 7 12:11:28 2009 From: billunc at gmail.com (Bill B) Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 14:11:28 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] brake servo causing rpms to increase 500 rpms Message-ID: <35dbb5b40906071111l20e5eda9sd8b6683c0c228be1@mail.gmail.com> hello fellow Healeyites: still having brake servo problems on a bj8, when i apply brake pedal pressure, the engine turns increase by 500 rpms... hear a "hissing" sound coming from the servo...seems to brake ok, but this rpm thing can't be... any suggestions? thanks in advance, Bill Browning Charlotte From pieters at pt.lu Sun Jun 7 12:58:04 2009 From: pieters at pt.lu (Pieter and Linda) Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 20:58:04 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] brake servo causing rpms to increase 500 rpms In-Reply-To: <35dbb5b40906071111l20e5eda9sd8b6683c0c228be1@mail.gmail.com> References: <35dbb5b40906071111l20e5eda9sd8b6683c0c228be1@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Sounds like an air leak in the diaphragm. If the revs go up 500 and stay steady it also means your running a bit rich at idle, cheers Pieter On 07/06/2009, at 8:11 PM, Bill B wrote: > hello fellow Healeyites: > still having brake servo problems > on a bj8, when i apply brake pedal pressure, the engine turns > increase by > 500 rpms... hear a "hissing" sound coming from the servo...seems to > brake > ok, but this rpm thing can't be... > > any suggestions? > > thanks in advance, > Bill Browning > Charlotte > _______________________________________________ > 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 pieters at pt.lu > > http://www.team.net/archive From dwflagg at juno.com Sun Jun 7 13:31:22 2009 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 15:31:22 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] William Berg Message-ID: <20090607.153123.3780.2.dwflagg@juno.com> Does anyone have a land line number for him? Thanks. Doug ____________________________________________________________ Now accepting future chefs! Click to take your cooking skills to the next level. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTIvk9CevdjdCv4Ux8vvDQa3xgFo5Xt6lFYtYqsby2HH6Zu4SQ6cjm/ From jessmd1 at comcast.net Sun Jun 7 14:00:22 2009 From: jessmd1 at comcast.net (Jess Power) Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 15:00:22 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] BN1 carburetor Message-ID: <5BBA620C-7DCA-4EF1-8B09-447ACDCB4B94@comcast.net> I need to place the carburetors back on my BN1 but I am not sure exactly how the throttle linkage goes back on.Specifically,I need to know how to place the parts back on the fulcrum pin.Can you guys help me out? I cannot find any pics of this on the internet. From coudesluijs at chello.nl Sun Jun 7 14:54:46 2009 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:54:46 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] brake servo causing rpms to increase 500 rpms In-Reply-To: <35dbb5b40906071111l20e5eda9sd8b6683c0c228be1@mail.gmail.com> References: <35dbb5b40906071111l20e5eda9sd8b6683c0c228be1@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <4A2C2916.4050104@chello.nl> Probably a leaking brake servo seal or membrane, depending on type of servo or perhaps the one way valve that is connected to the vacuum tube from the manifold. Kees Oudesluijs NL Bill B schreef: > hello fellow Healeyites: > still having brake servo problems > on a bj8, when i apply brake pedal pressure, the engine turns increase by > 500 rpms... hear a "hissing" sound coming from the servo...seems to brake > ok, but this rpm thing can't be... > > any suggestions? > > thanks in advance, > Bill Browning > Charlotte > _______________________________________________ > 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 coudesluijs at chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.55/2160 - Release Date: 06/07/09 05:53:00 From ahbn6 at verizon.net Sun Jun 7 14:55:41 2009 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:55:41 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BN1 carburetor In-Reply-To: <5BBA620C-7DCA-4EF1-8B09-447ACDCB4B94@comcast.net> References: <5BBA620C-7DCA-4EF1-8B09-447ACDCB4B94@comcast.net> Message-ID: <013801c9e7b2$520cdf20$f6269d60$@net> Take a look at: http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/ Lots of restoration photos of his BN1 and you may find a photo of the engine bay there. I haven't looked at this site for a while but it is wonderful. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jess Power Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 4:00 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] BN1 carburetor I need to place the carburetors back on my BN1 but I am not sure exactly how the throttle linkage goes back on.Specifically,I need to know how to place the parts back on the fulcrum pin.Can you guys help me out? I cannot find any pics of this on the internet. From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sun Jun 7 18:44:02 2009 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 17:44:02 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] UK 100 Register - Major update References: <01bcec73$46537500$7cb972ce@lbull.dreamscape.com> Message-ID: <01c101c9e7d2$3821afd0$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> Gentlemen, I have this car's information all documented on my list so it must have been copied to your list too John. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "John Harper" Cc: Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 9:13 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] UK 100 Register - Major update > Hi John - > > As always, this is well appreciated. > > Just wanted to correct you that my car BN1 from Canada originally but is > now > registered in California, USA. > > 148521 > > 793 > > ca > > Best Regards, > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > > > On Sun, Jun 7, 2009 at 4:08 PM, John Harper > wrote: > >> To all those interested in a 100 (4 cylinder) register. >> >> After some delay a major update has been added to our WEB site at >> >> http://www.jharper.demon.co.uk/chassis1.htm >> >> The total number of entries thought worthy of including is now 2421. In >> addition and where known a body number and the country where the resides >> is >> added against each entry >> >> A number per country list is also included and for those in the UK a list >> where we only have a registration number but no chassis number. >> >> Searching the extended list should now work OK but if anybody notices >> anything than need attention please be sure to let me know. >> >> I might be improving the presentation and formatting shortly but this >> should not impact on the use or date in any way. >> >> Please keep those registrations coming but if you live in North America >> please send your registration to Rich Chrysler who will then pass them on >> to >> me for inclusion in a later WEB update >> >> regards >> -- >> 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 richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From theswed at hotmail.com Sun Jun 7 15:55:27 2009 From: theswed at hotmail.com (Kenny J) Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 14:55:27 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Gasoline Octane Message-ID: Today I went on a little drive down the CA coast south of SF (Pacifica - Half Moon Bay). The weather was incredible. The only problem with todays drive was my engine began to misfire while accelerating (more than 1/2 throttle). I also had some dieseling after turning off the ignition. Normally I use 91 octane but when I filled up (10 gallons) this morning I accidently put in 87. Could that be the source of my misfiring/dieseling? Thanks. Kenny '61 BT-7 _________________________________________________________________ Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail.. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutoria l_QuickAdd_062009 From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net Sun Jun 7 15:58:45 2009 From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock) Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 14:58:45 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] BN1 carburetor Message-ID: <20778.87767.qm@web83301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Jess .. down load our Rare and Hard to Find Catalog and go to page 24 this will solve you problem .. see Throttle spring - washer ... it's also in my Tech Talk book page 244 and in Healey Marque Magazine Nov 2005 ... Norman Nock British Car Specialists 2060 N Wilson Way Stockton CA 95205 209 948 8767 www.BritishCarSpecialists.com --- On Sun, 6/7/09, Jess Power wrote: From: Jess Power Subject: [Healeys] BN1 carburetor To: healeys at autox.team.net Date: Sunday, June 7, 2009, 1:00 PM I need to place the carburetors back on my BN1 but I am not sure exactly how the throttle linkage goes back on.Specifically,I need to know how to place the parts back on the fulcrum pin.Can you guys help me out? I cannot find any pics of this on the internet. Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as sjnnock at sbcglobal.net http://www.team.net/archive From britishcars at shaw.ca Sun Jun 7 16:55:23 2009 From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG) Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 15:55:23 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Gasoline Octane In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <25ACC6287B7141F98A65ED800F7CA033@ecarecenters.net> Higher Octane Fuels burn slower the idea being that in higher compression engines or in exceptionally hot chambers, the flame front does not detonate prior to the piston being past TDC. So, yes the dieseling could definitely be related to the lower octane and the fuel is combusting off a hot spot in one or more of the chambers. With respect to misfiring, if you mean "knocking" then yes, that is a symptom of too low of octane (or too advanced of timing).....not a good thing to do for a continued period of time...puts lots of stress on the engines and can lead to cracked or damaged pistons. To get through the tank of fuel either add an octane additive or retard the distributor until you don't get the "knocking". Alternatively, the fuel mixture could be too lean which will raise the temperature of the chamber and can also cause diesling.....is the care burning hot?? Paul -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kenny J Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 2:55 PM To: Healeys Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Gasoline Octane Today I went on a little drive down the CA coast south of SF (Pacifica - Half Moon Bay). The weather was incredible. The only problem with todays drive was my engine began to misfire while accelerating (more than 1/2 throttle). I also had some dieseling after turning off the ignition. Normally I use 91 octane but when I filled up (10 gallons) this morning I accidently put in 87. Could that be the source of my misfiring/dieseling? Thanks. Kenny '61 BT-7 _________________________________________________________________ Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail.. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutori a l_QuickAdd_062009 Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as britishcars at shaw.ca http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun Jun 7 17:05:00 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2009 07:05:00 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Gasoline Octane In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Kenny - Yes! Definitely. In CA for the 3000s I only use premium + octane boost (I use bardahls, great stuff). Alan On 6/8/09, Kenny J wrote: > Today I went on a little drive down the CA coast south of SF (Pacifica - > Half > Moon Bay). The weather was incredible. The only problem with todays drive > was my engine began to misfire while accelerating (more than 1/2 throttle). > I > also had some dieseling after turning off the ignition. Normally I use 91 > octane but when I filled up (10 gallons) this morning I accidently put in > 87. > Could that be the source of my misfiring/dieseling? Thanks. > > > > Kenny > > '61 BT-7 > > _________________________________________________________________ > Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail.. > http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutoria > l_QuickAdd_062009 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From rdavies1 at cox.net Sun Jun 7 17:30:15 2009 From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies) Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 16:30:15 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Factory Practices Re: keys In-Reply-To: <000001c9e762$fbe6ada0$f3b408e0$@rr.com> References: <000001c9e762$fbe6ada0$f3b408e0$@rr.com> Message-ID: <2DF7579C735A43C8B767534829631D4E@OfficeDell> I was lucky enough to have a 64 BJ8 in 65 (age 16). I did most of the work on the car (because that's what you did in the 60's) and I would have noticed a key if it had been left there. The PO was a military man so he was unlikely to leave it. You made me go look on my 67 BJ8 of which I'm the third owner. It is all original. There are no marks of a key but the screw on the left, facing the VIN plate is out several turns, about the width of the key. The right side screw is tight. As Myth Busters say "this is plausible" :-) FWIW. Ron -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of BJ8 Healeys Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 4:28 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Factory Practices Re: keys Mark, the extra ignition key was frequently attached in the place you describe. I have seen some VIN plates with the impression of the head of the key pressed into it. I would assume that it was factory practice to put the extra key there. 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 Mark Schneider Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2009 11:22 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Healey Factory Practices Re: keys Listers, A question has arisen regarding the Healey factory practice with an extra ignition key. When I bought my 1966 BJ8 from the original owner I found there was a key secured to the firewall by one of the screws mounting the vehicle identification plate. Was this a factory practice or was this something possibly done by the original owner? Eventually, I removed the key. When I did I found the screw holding it was very tight, difficult to remove to gain access to the key. I interpreted this as an indication that the key may have been there since car construction and the key location was a factory practice. Can anyone offer information? Marks 3 1966 BJ8 Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as rdavies1 at cox.net http://www.team.net/archive From rdavies1 at cox.net Sun Jun 7 17:38:39 2009 From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies) Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 16:38:39 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Gasoline Octane In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <0B10CAA71CD54FD79C4150B217D22324@OfficeDell> I've always just used premium and the lead additive and no problems in my 67 BJ8. However, I had some serious expense with an octane booster in my DB7 after an idiot had put the wrong plugs and wrong gap in. I had been told to use the additive since the DB needs 92-93 octane. The dealer said the additive fouled the plugs and burned out two sets of coil packs (because of the wrong plugs). (one coil to each cylinder $$$$). No problem since the right plugs and gap but I'm nervous about the additive again. I now add one gallon of 100 octane to each tank of 91 and it works but I would like to know the experts' views on the list on octane boosters in modern cars with electronics, high compression and superchargers. Any comments? TIA Ron Davies Laguna Hills, CA ------------------------------------------------------------- Kenny - Yes! Definitely. In CA for the 3000s I only use premium + octane boost (I use bardahls, great stuff). Alan From f9cougar at yahoo.com Sun Jun 7 17:50:17 2009 From: f9cougar at yahoo.com (john close) Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 16:50:17 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] BN6 Tail Lights Message-ID: <449404.65886.qm@web34805.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hello Listers - Mine have decided to stay on, regardless of light switch position, when ignition switch is on. 3rd brake light stays on too. Lights don't get brighter when brake pedal is pushed. Turn indicators work. Suggestions, please? Thanks - JRC From e-wilkins at cox.net Sun Jun 7 18:24:48 2009 From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins) Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 17:24:48 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BN6 Tail Lights In-Reply-To: <449404.65886.qm@web34805.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <449404.65886.qm@web34805.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Brake light switch? Wilko On Jun 7, 2009, at 4:50 PM, john close wrote: > Hello Listers - Mine have decided to stay on, regardless of light > switch > position, when ignition switch is on. 3rd brake light stays on too. > Lights > don't get brighter when brake pedal is pushed. Turn indicators work. > Suggestions, please? Thanks - JRC > _______________________________________________ > 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 e-wilkins at cox.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun Jun 7 18:57:24 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2009 08:57:24 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] BN6 Tail Lights In-Reply-To: <449404.65886.qm@web34805.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <449404.65886.qm@web34805.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: John - Either your brake switch has failed, your flasher relay has failed, or you have a short somewhere. Check the switched brake switch lead and see if it is on all the time. If so it probably means you have a bad switch. Replace.. Alan On 6/8/09, john close wrote: > Hello Listers - Mine have decided to stay on, regardless of light switch > position, when ignition switch is on. 3rd brake light stays on too. Lights > don't get brighter when brake pedal is pushed. Turn indicators work. > Suggestions, please? Thanks - JRC > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From ahbn6 at verizon.net Sun Jun 7 19:10:41 2009 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:10:41 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BN6 Tail Lights In-Reply-To: <449404.65886.qm@web34805.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <449404.65886.qm@web34805.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <013901c9e7d5$f1ae1da0$d50a58e0$@net> Probably the brake light pressure switch. I have my stock brake lights wired to it but have my third brake light and converted reflectors to brake lights wired to a mechanical switch operated by the movement of the Brake pedal. Thus, if one system fails, the other, hopefully, works. Pretty easy to isolate problems. See my writeup on the Technical page of my site. Go to the "My Modifications" section on the Technical Page. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of john close Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 7:50 PM To: Healeys Subject: [Healeys] BN6 Tail Lights Hello Listers - Mine have decided to stay on, regardless of light switch position, when ignition switch is on. 3rd brake light stays on too. Lights don't get brighter when brake pedal is pushed. Turn indicators work. Suggestions, please? Thanks - JRC Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as ahbn6 at verizon.net http://www.team.net/archive From gbrierton at hotmail.com Sun Jun 7 19:12:51 2009 From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton) Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 21:12:51 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Factory Practices Re: keys In-Reply-To: <876D7394-675C-4AE5-9D31-5A4EA0D81BA9@verizon.net> References: <876D7394-675C-4AE5-9D31-5A4EA0D81BA9@verizon.net> Message-ID: I suspect that the key was there from factory, but along the way, distributors, car dealers, sales people and/or previous owners removed them. GB -------------------------------------------------- From: Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 11:09 AM To: "Alan Seigrist" Cc: ; "Mark Schneider" Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Factory Practices Re: keys > When we were selling new MG's, Triumph's, Jaguars and Austins in the > 70s and early 80s there was always a key attached under the hood. It > was there so on the ship if the car had to be moved there was a key > available. > > Jaguar it was on the top of the left inner fender. MG it was on the > inside of the right fender well. Triumph it was on the firewall next > to the battery. > > > I have not seen one on a Healey and we have taken several cars apart > that had very few miles on them, and have not seen an extra key on > any of them. > > > David Nock > British Car Specialists > Stockton Ca > 209-948-8767 > www.britishcarspecialis.com > > > > On Jun 6, 2009, at 11:08 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > >> Was the key screwed to the firwall a Wilmot Breeden Key? >> >> On 6/7/09, Mark Schneider wrote: >>> Listers, >>> >>> A question has arisen regarding the Healey factory practice with an >>> extra ignition key. When I bought my 1966 BJ8 from the original >>> owner >>> I found there was a key secured to the firewall by one of the screws >>> mounting the vehicle identification plate. Was this a factory >>> practice or was this something possibly done by the original owner? >>> Eventually, I removed the key. When I did I found the screw holding >>> it was very tight, difficult to remove to gain access to the key. I >>> interpreted this as an indication that the key may have been there >>> since car construction and the key location was a factory practice. >>> Can anyone offer information? >>> >>> Marks 3 >>> 1966 BJ8 >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> >>> Healeys at autox.team.net >>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >>> >>> You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com >>> >>> http://www.team.net/archive >>> >> >> >> -- >> Alan >> >> '52 A90 >> '53 BN1 >> '64 BJ8 >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as healeydoc at verizon.net >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as gbrierton at hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From bspidell at comcast.net Sun Jun 7 21:37:05 2009 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:37:05 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Gasoline Octane In-Reply-To: <0B10CAA71CD54FD79C4150B217D22324@OfficeDell> References: <0B10CAA71CD54FD79C4150B217D22324@OfficeDell> Message-ID: <4A2C8761.5000402@comcast.net> Hi Ron, There are precious few real 'experts' on gasoline, and I don't know if there's any on this list. I recommend you do your own research and draw your own conclusions. Try net searches on 'gasoline additives,' 'octane boosters,' 'octane rating,' 'tetraethyl lead,' etc. I think you'll find the bulk of opinion on fuel additives is that they're little to no help at best, potentially damaging at worst (as you've already discovered). My Mustang's owner's manual specifically states not to add anything to the gas or oil and that it could void the warranty. Is your DB's requirement for Motor, Research or R+M/2 octane fuel? If it's for Research method--as is often given in European literature--91-octane R+M/2 may be adequate for your DB (Research method is typically 3-4 octane higher than R+M/2). If not, adding 100-octane--as long as it's unleaded--as you're doing is probably the safest and most beneficial way to raise fuel octane. Your car may be fine on 91-octane pump gas--since your DB is electronically controlled it probably has a knock sensor that will change the engine tune: retard timing, enrichen mixture, etc.--to prevent damage. Of course, you won't be getting the last few HP out of it--you'll just have to manage on, what, 500HP? Regards, Bob Ron Davies wrote: > I've always just used premium and the lead additive and no problems in my 67 > BJ8. > However, I had some serious expense with an octane booster in my DB7 after > an idiot had put the wrong plugs and wrong gap in. I had been told to use > the additive since the DB needs 92-93 octane. The dealer said the additive > fouled the plugs and burned out two sets of coil packs (because of the wrong > plugs). (one coil to each cylinder $$$$). No problem since the right plugs > and gap but I'm nervous about the additive again. > > I now add one gallon of 100 octane to each tank of 91 and it works but I > would like to know the experts' views on the list on octane boosters in > modern cars with electronics, high compression and superchargers. > Any comments? > TIA > Ron Davies > Laguna Hills, CA > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From coudesluijs at chello.nl Mon Jun 8 02:32:53 2009 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:32:53 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Gasoline Octane In-Reply-To: <0B10CAA71CD54FD79C4150B217D22324@OfficeDell> References: <0B10CAA71CD54FD79C4150B217D22324@OfficeDell> Message-ID: <4A2CCCB5.4020200@chello.nl> I have always been very weary about any additives or other gadgets in the fuel line at all. Specially the ones that claim fantastic improvements in milage, better running, boosting octane etc. Most if not all are little researched on side-effects and sometimes on effects at all. Anyway if they are so good why don't the petrol brands or car manufacturers add them to their products. Kees Oudesluijs NL Ron Davies schreef: > I've always just used premium and the lead additive and no problems in my 67 > BJ8. > However, I had some serious expense with an octane booster in my DB7 after > an idiot had put the wrong plugs and wrong gap in. I had been told to use > the additive since the DB needs 92-93 octane. The dealer said the additive > fouled the plugs and burned out two sets of coil packs (because of the wrong > plugs). (one coil to each cylinder $$$$). No problem since the right plugs > and gap but I'm nervous about the additive again. > > I now add one gallon of 100 octane to each tank of 91 and it works but I > would like to know the experts' views on the list on octane boosters in > modern cars with electronics, high compression and superchargers. > Any comments? > TIA > Ron Davies > Laguna Hills, CA > ------------------------------------------------------------- > > Kenny - > > Yes! Definitely. In CA for the 3000s I only use premium + octane > boost (I use bardahls, great stuff). > > Alan > _______________________________________________ > 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 coudesluijs at chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.55/2160 - Release Date: 06/07/09 05:53:00 From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl Mon Jun 8 03:22:17 2009 From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz) Date: Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:22:17 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Lucas wiring color chart Message-ID: <5C95525DE2C0483A907B5FB1668ECA01@TM44> Hello there, Somwehere on the internet there was a color chart of Lucas wiring system (assignment cable colors to various electrical systems on a car)- anyone remembers where?... From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon Jun 8 03:26:17 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2009 17:26:17 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Gasoline Octane In-Reply-To: <4A2CCCB5.4020200@chello.nl> References: <0B10CAA71CD54FD79C4150B217D22324@OfficeDell> <4A2CCCB5.4020200@chello.nl> Message-ID: I am skeptical too on much of this stuff too, but I can tell you Bardahl's insted o'lead gold (USA product) definitely boosts octane. Works wonders in the BJ8. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 4:32 PM, Oudesluys wrote: > I have always been very weary about any additives or other gadgets in the > fuel line at all. Specially the ones that claim fantastic improvements in > milage, better running, boosting octane etc. Most if not all are little > researched on side-effects and sometimes on effects at all. Anyway if they > are so good why don't the petrol brands or car manufacturers add them to > their products. > Kees Oudesluijs > NL From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Mon Jun 8 04:49:09 2009 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2009 06:49:09 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] anti-theft References: Message-ID: <002e01c9e826$c0c7a340$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> I went with someone's suggestion on the list to use the Black/white wire (screwed me up from the day I purchased my car) as the third brake light power source. Just move it to the signal box from the coil. And of course repair the area under the car where it has shorted to a wire clip or to the chassis. : ( A simple Green Knob On Off switch on the negative battery post works fine for me for anti theft, and lock the trunk. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "PG" To: Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2009 1:49 PM Subject: [Healeys] anti-theft > Since we're talking about stalling and anti-theft, I installed a hidden > toggle switch behind the drivers seat that cuts power to the fuel pump > when > activated. > _______________________________________________ > 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 lapierrem at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From rkorn at simnet.is Mon Jun 8 04:53:45 2009 From: rkorn at simnet.is (Richard Korn) Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2009 10:53:45 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] ss exhaust system Message-ID: Thanks all for the input, I will be making calls today to buy the Bell set up from whoever has a decent price and can get it shipped in time to put it on for conclave. Richard From ahbn6 at verizon.net Mon Jun 8 05:28:38 2009 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:28:38 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Lucas wiring color chart In-Reply-To: <5C95525DE2C0483A907B5FB1668ECA01@TM44> References: <5C95525DE2C0483A907B5FB1668ECA01@TM44> Message-ID: <014001c9e82c$4549a870$cfdcf950$@net> Try this: http://www.mgexperience.net/article/lucas-colours.html John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tadeusz Malkiewicz Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 5:22 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Lucas wiring color chart Hello there, Somwehere on the internet there was a color chart of Lucas wiring system (assignment cable colors to various electrical systems on a car)- anyone remembers where?... _______________________________________________ From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl Mon Jun 8 06:26:16 2009 From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz) Date: Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:26:16 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Lucas wiring color chart In-Reply-To: <014001c9e82c$4549a870$cfdcf950$@net> Message-ID: This is what I was looking for - may thanks! -----Original Message----- From: John Sims [mailto:ahbn6 at verizon.net] Sent: 8 czerwca 2009 13:29 To: 'Tadeusz Malkiewicz'; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: RE: [Healeys] Lucas wiring color chart Try this: http://www.mgexperience.net/article/lucas-colours.html John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tadeusz Malkiewicz Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 5:22 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Lucas wiring color chart Hello there, Somwehere on the internet there was a color chart of Lucas wiring system (assignment cable colors to various electrical systems on a car)- anyone remembers where?... _______________________________________________ From pete_groh at yahoo.com Mon Jun 8 08:39:49 2009 From: pete_groh at yahoo.com (Pete Groh) Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2009 07:39:49 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Extra key, TR & MG's - Jaguar Message-ID: <804567.69732.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I saved data off the MG, TR list talking about keys. If you look in the drivers handbook of early car, will tell you the location of the extra keys. On early TR3's, the extra set of keys was in the light over the license plate. On the TR4's, the handbook stated the extra set of keys were in the tail light rear lens, passenger side. I was at a Triumph National meet where a original 5,000 mile TR4 attended the show. I showed him the TR4 driver's handbook to see if the extra keys where still there. He later showed me two wilmont breeden keys, two different head shapes, round and T head that dropped to the ground when he removed the lens. I also believe the TR Herald or Spitefire stated that the washer bottle held a set of key. I also read that the 74' or 75's TR6's had spare key in the turn lens on the front of the car. I was advised by a MGA car person, extra key was screw to the heater housing. On Jaguar XJ6's, on the driver's side of the car, front wheel well had a ledge with keys and code numbers in a small plastic bag. Also, copied data: Hidden key MGBbs Key hidden in the engine compartment? Chris, I remember that a key was somewhere under the hood and I think somewhere near the fuse box, but it's been almost 29 years since I bought my 72 B and I removed the key and gave it to my wife not too long after I bought the car.I remember thinking that it wasn't such a good idea in the first place. I think the key may have been held to the passenger wheel well by a screw. Key hidden in the engine compartment? I don't know about the later cars, but check the early car owner's manuals. The key is in the windshield: washer bottle. I ran into the same thing - the key in my '67 water bottle was there when I needed it about 5 years ago. I put it back when I was done Re: Key hidden in the engine compartment? The key is screwed to the right hand fender well. It was placed there, from my understanding, in case the other keys were lost in shipping. "The key hidden in the engine compartment has never been removed." I have seen at least two MGBs that have the second key fixed to the right side fenderwell about four inches "behind" the coil and partially hidden by the wiring loom. Cheers! Rick Ingram When I get request from car owners who lose there keys, advise Jaguar owners to contact Mike Cook who will provide key code numbers for early cars with proof of car ownership, year and model, Vin number etc. For all other British car owners, advise to get a car build record. Kind regards Pete Groh (KeyGoy) From rdavies1 at cox.net Mon Jun 8 08:46:27 2009 From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies) Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2009 07:46:27 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Gasoline Octane In-Reply-To: <4A2C8761.5000402@comcast.net> References: <0B10CAA71CD54FD79C4150B217D22324@OfficeDell> <4A2C8761.5000402@comcast.net> Message-ID: I tried some research and it seems to be split 50/50. I was even told the reason I had the problems (fried knock sensor and coil pack) was the fouling of the plugs by the additive because of the wrong plugs and gap, not just the additive. Sigh. Good point about the rating system. Don't know for sure. The '97 is an inline 6 supercharged engine developed from a racing Jag prototype (not used on the street). It develops 360hp and 330 torque but it is a relatively light car. When I get on it (daily) it pings if I don't have the increased octane. Not a nice sound over the scream of the supercharger. The Aston is meant to be driven daily and hard, unlike the Italian Stallions. I do my part. I've only checked my mileage once in 5 yrs. I recently lead 10 LBCs to a rally in San Diego and one of the Healeys had a problem overheating so I followed him back at 60-65mph. I decided to check the mileage and got 26mpg! I think I usually get about 12. Car just about idles at 65. Thanks everyone for the input. Guess I'll just continue using the gallon of 100. Ron BJ8 and DB7 ----------------------------------------- Hi Ron, There are precious few real 'experts' on gasoline, and I don't know if there's any on this list. I recommend you do your own research and draw your own conclusions. Try net searches on 'gasoline additives,' 'octane boosters,' 'octane rating,' 'tetraethyl lead,' etc. I think you'll find the bulk of opinion on fuel additives is that they're little to no help at best, potentially damaging at worst (as you've already discovered). My Mustang's owner's manual specifically states not to add anything to the gas or oil and that it could void the warranty. Is your DB's requirement for Motor, Research or R+M/2 octane fuel? If it's for Research method--as is often given in European literature--91-octane R+M/2 may be adequate for your DB (Research method is typically 3-4 octane higher than R+M/2). If not, adding 100-octane--as long as it's unleaded--as you're doing is probably the safest and most beneficial way to raise fuel octane. Your car may be fine on 91-octane pump gas--since your DB is electronically controlled it probably has a knock sensor that will change the engine tune: retard timing, enrichen mixture, etc.--to prevent damage. Of course, you won't be getting the last few HP out of it--you'll just have to manage on, what, 500HP? Regards, Bob *************** From qualitas.jack at gmail.com Mon Jun 8 09:57:52 2009 From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman) Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2009 10:57:52 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Color Wiring Diagrams Message-ID: <48720d20906080857m1ec4b59fg1e4713594d5b4c44@mail.gmail.com> I have a laminated 11X17 diagram of my BT7. I got it on eBay, but I don't know if he is till listing there. The web site is http://www.colorwiringdiagrams.com/ Two other sites with electrical information are mgguru.com, and mgaguru.com. Much of the information applies to all BMC ;models. No financial interest in Prospero's Garage other than being a satisfied customer. Jack From mandmschneider at comcast.net Mon Jun 8 10:23:22 2009 From: mandmschneider at comcast.net (Mark Schneider) Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2009 09:23:22 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] (Healeys) Gasoline Octane Message-ID: <8BAA74C7-DDB9-412A-B905-CBDB69CAD6E4@comcast.net> Listers, In my experience with the bulk of octane boosters Bob Spidell is correct when he said, "the general opinion on fuel additives is that they're little to no help at best". Years ago I tried every booster and lead additive I could find. Nothing helped the running of my BJ8 until I was guided to leaded race gas. I now add one gallon of 110 0ctane leaded race gas to 6-7 gallons of pump gas. My Healey ignition timing is set to spec advance and a little beyond without any pinging under load or running on when the ignition is turned off. I have been running this mix for at least 15 years without any side effects. Some day in the future I will tear the engine down (first ever) for a rebuild and we will be able to see what the insides of the combustion chambers and valves look like. I am expecting they will be very clean. But we will see. I just was on a 225 mile tour with the Oregon Club last weekend and my 119,000 mile engine ran strong and a little cool. I think race gas is the additive you should be looking for if your engine is stock, i.e., has not been modified for unleaded useage. Marks 3 1966 BJ8 From Subscribe at ClassicMGMagazine.com Mon Jun 8 10:45:41 2009 From: Subscribe at ClassicMGMagazine.com (Classic MG) Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2009 12:45:41 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] British Car Day South References: <48720d20906080857m1ec4b59fg1e4713594d5b4c44@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: For anyone in the Carolinas area, this is just a reminder about British Car Day South this Sunday, June 14, in Concord, NC. This is the 27th year. This year it is at a beautiful new location, Frank Liske Park, that allows lots of space for display as well as great vendors. Concord is in the heart of motorsports country with Lowes Motorspeed Speedway just a couple miles away and many of the NASCAR team shops are located here. For information and registration: http://www.BritishCarDaySouth.com/. Look forward to seeing you there! Beth Lunney, Publisher (704) 464-6405 Classic MG Magazine 8702 Taybrook Dr Huntersville, NC 28078 www.ClassicMGMagazine.com From ahbn6 at verizon.net Mon Jun 8 11:01:31 2009 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:01:31 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Color Wiring Diagrams In-Reply-To: <48720d20906080857m1ec4b59fg1e4713594d5b4c44@mail.gmail.com> References: <48720d20906080857m1ec4b59fg1e4713594d5b4c44@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <015801c9e85a$c5fef190$51fcd4b0$@net> I forgot about him. I have two of his -- one posted on my wall and the other in my garage and they are great. Periodically listed on eBay but you can buy direct from his web site. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jack Feldman Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 11:58 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Color Wiring Diagrams I have a laminated 11X17 diagram of my BT7. I got it on eBay, but I don't know if he is till listing there. The web site is http://www.colorwiringdiagrams.com/ Two other sites with electrical information are mgguru.com, and mgaguru.com. Much of the information applies to all BMC ;models. No financial interest in Prospero's Garage other than being a satisfied customer. Jack From ahbn6 at verizon.net Mon Jun 8 15:54:15 2009 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:54:15 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Drivers manual Message-ID: <015f01c9e883$aaed7ba0$00c872e0$@net> There is a Healey 100 1956 Drivers Manual on ebay number 330335378838 fair shape but looks to be an original one. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com From ATIGHTPROD at aol.com Mon Jun 8 18:36:39 2009 From: ATIGHTPROD at aol.com (ATIGHTPROD at aol.com) Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2009 20:36:39 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Just wondering ... Message-ID: Just wondering if I am still on the active list. Haven't received anything a quite a while now. **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222585043x1201462775/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd= JunestepsfooterNO62) From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon Jun 8 18:43:57 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2009 20:43:57 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Just wondering ... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Yes you are but AOL is filtering the mail you get from the list. All AOL subscribers are having the same problem. On 6/9/09, ATIGHTPROD at aol.com wrote: > Just wondering if I am still on the active list. Haven't received anything > a quite a while now. > **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy > steps! > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222585043x1201462775/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd= > JunestepsfooterNO62) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From ATIGHTPROD at aol.com Mon Jun 8 18:48:21 2009 From: ATIGHTPROD at aol.com (ATIGHTPROD at aol.com) Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2009 20:48:21 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Just wondering ... Message-ID: Thanks to everyone, I just found out it seems to be an AOL caused filtering. I will get myself another account and start up again. Great to see it's not just me and again thanks for all the input. Steven Kingsbury BN1 In a message dated 6/8/2009 5:44:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, healey.nut at gmail.com writes: Yes you are but AOL is filtering the mail you get from the list. All AOL subscribers are having the same problem. On 6/9/09, ATIGHTPROD at aol.com wrote: > Just wondering if I am still on the active list. Haven't received anything > a quite a while now. > **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy > steps! > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222585043x1201462775/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd= > JunestepsfooterNO62) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222585043x1201462775/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd= JunestepsfooterNO62) From tomfelts at windstream.net Mon Jun 8 18:51:25 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2009 20:51:25 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Just wondering ... In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20090608195125.P5WHM.374331.root@ispmxfep11-z01> The very reason I dumped AOL several years ago. tom ---- Alan Seigrist wrote: > Yes you are but AOL is filtering the mail you get from the list. All > AOL subscribers are having the same problem. > > On 6/9/09, ATIGHTPROD at aol.com wrote: > > Just wondering if I am still on the active list. Haven't received anything > > a quite a while now. > > **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy > > steps! > > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222585043x1201462775/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd= > > JunestepsfooterNO62) > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > > > > -- > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon Jun 8 19:36:59 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 09:36:59 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Just wondering ... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Steven - You could set up a Gmail account and pop forward all the email to your AOL account and then send mail to the list from you AOL account, that would work and you could still keep your AOL stuff... although in my humble opinion AOL sucks. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Tue, Jun 9, 2009 at 8:48 AM, wrote: > Thanks to everyone, I just found out it seems to be an AOL caused > filtering. I will get myself another account and start up again. > Great to see it's not just me and again thanks for all the input. > Steven Kingsbury > BN1 > > In a message dated 6/8/2009 5:44:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > healey.nut at gmail.com writes: > > Yes you are but AOL is filtering the mail you get from the list. All > AOL subscribers are having the same problem. > > On 6/9/09, ATIGHTPROD at aol.com wrote: > > Just wondering if I am still on the active list. Haven't received > anything > > a quite a while now. From shop at justbrits.com Mon Jun 8 20:32:13 2009 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2009 21:32:13 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Just wondering ... In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <> NOT the best of the providers, Alan etal (as I have said before)!! AOL IS the WORST followed by (tied) Yahoo & gMail. Of the freebies MSN is the best followed by Hotmail and THEY are the ones I would recommend. Steven, what Alan said about 'forwarding' to your POS aol does work you STILL take an UN-necessary step. Just sent up the new freebie account on YOUR eMail client and get List Posts directly. They all explain HOW to set the program up. Quite easy, in fact. Best.... Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon Jun 8 21:50:02 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 11:50:02 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Just wondering ... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Junkmail filters at MSN and hotmail are shockingly lousy. Too much spam works its way through, not matter how many times I identify junk. It's a bit tiring. Hotmail and MSNs options are also very limited. Both Yahoo and Gmail function MUCH better with respect to junk. Once junk is identified, they tend to keep it way forever. Gmail is by far the best in this regard. Alan On Tue, Jun 9, 2009 at 10:32 AM, Ed's Shop wrote: > <> > > NOT the best of the providers, Alan etal > (as I have said before)!! > > AOL IS the WORST followed by (tied) Yahoo & gMail. > > Of the freebies MSN is the best followed by Hotmail > and THEY are the ones I would recommend. > > Steven, what Alan said about 'forwarding' to your POS > aol does work you STILL take an UN-necessary step. > > Just sent up the new freebie account on YOUR eMail > client and get List Posts directly. They all explain HOW > to set the program up. Quite easy, in fact. > > Best.... > > Ed > Please visit MY site at: > www.justbrits.com From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl Tue Jun 9 06:05:47 2009 From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz) Date: Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:05:47 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Battery cables for BN2 - looking for measures and more.. Message-ID: <6ADF00A75A2B4065AAF06B60C3D546C6@TM44> Hello, Once again I turn for more info to the list... :-) I am looking for information on the thick battery cables for BN2, and specifically their: - Length - gauge - type For the following cables: 1. Earthing - batt. Switch 2. batt. Switch - batt. 3. battery - battery 4. battery - solenoid 5. solenoid - starter If anyone has the originals, pictures of the original cable connector types at the solenoid would be most welcome.. Auto Sparks sells two types of braided cable: C 139 - Braided Battery Cable: 37/0.90 C 162 - Braided Battery Cable: 61/0.90 And 2 types of earthing braid: C 116 - Earthing Braid : 16/16/0.3 C 132 - Earthing Braid : 16/32/0.3 I hope I can use some of them... Once again, many thanks, Tadek From rjh.co at tx.rr.com Tue Jun 9 07:33:15 2009 From: rjh.co at tx.rr.com (rjhco) Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 08:33:15 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] email address In-Reply-To: <471534970906051318j3318b989uf588ba95684e05ec@mail.gmail.com> References: <770340.13753.qm@web34806.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <471534970906051318j3318b989uf588ba95684e05ec@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <00d201c9e906$d82838c0$8878aa40$@co@tx.rr.com> Anyone have a current email for John Chatham? The one that I have bounced. Please reply off list. Best regards, Jim Hockert Dallas, TX BJ8 Open roads From lyon612 at verizon.net Tue Jun 9 12:18:54 2009 From: lyon612 at verizon.net (lyon612 at verizon.net) Date: Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:18:54 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Healeys] Just wondering ... Message-ID: <19220389.1081783.1244571534798.JavaMail.root@vms062.mailsrvcs.net> From eyera3 at gmail.com Tue Jun 9 12:36:22 2009 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 11:36:22 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] clutch master booster install Message-ID: <173126440906091136t3cd43916o1d5e011ebc3197b9@mail.gmail.com> The install of the remote power boost for my clutch master began today. We are locating the "pumpkin" in the fender well behind the oil filter on the right side of the left hand drive car. I have not heard from the auto shop guys if they needed to make a bracket or if the one that came with the until will work. I'll take pictures and report back this evening. cheers, -- I Erbs Portland, OR 59 BT7 From fortee9er at yahoo.com Tue Jun 9 14:03:46 2009 From: fortee9er at yahoo.com (Jorge Garcia) Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 13:03:46 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] tires for bj8 Message-ID: <633340.34589.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> I need to get a set of tires for a bj8 I just acquired and all the tires are in shreds. What tire size are you all using and what should I expect to pay. Do 185/65 15s fit our Healeys? Thanks Jorge From jwbn6 at verizon.net Tue Jun 9 13:16:19 2009 From: jwbn6 at verizon.net (jerry wall) Date: Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:16:19 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Healeys] Just wondering ...finally, a kinred spirit to communicate with....... Message-ID: <1314910299.2378898.1244574979793.JavaMail.root@vms170009.mailsrvcs.net> From Healey100M at gmail.com Tue Jun 9 14:19:20 2009 From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks) Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 16:19:20 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] tires for bj8 In-Reply-To: <633340.34589.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <633340.34589.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <49D7AE39-24C7-4EED-91D8-032984A640B8@gmail.com> Jorge, I'm kicking this around myself. It seems to always come up but I can't find in the archives what I'm looking for. 185/65 may look to squat. (?) Right now I'm running 185/70's on the BJ8 and would like to go to something larger with minilte type wheels for touring. Will a 195/65 or a 205/70 fit a BJ8 without rubbing? I understand a 205/65 may rub. Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '55 BN1 Dealer LeMans '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M at gmail.com On Jun 9, 2009, at 4:03 PM, Jorge Garcia wrote: > I need to get a set of tires for a bj8 I just acquired and all the > tires are in shreds. What tire size are you all using and what > should I expect to pay. Do 185/65 15s fit our Healeys? > Thanks > Jorge > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey100m at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From tomfelts at windstream.net Tue Jun 9 15:26:05 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 16:26:05 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] tires for bj8 In-Reply-To: <633340.34589.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <20090609162605.KIVGF.382191.root@ispmxfep11-z02> I use 185/70 HR15 Vredesteins Sprint Classics on mt 5" BJ8 wheels and love them. tom ---- Jorge Garcia wrote: > I need to get a set of tires for a bj8 I just acquired and all the tires are in shreds. What tire size are you all using and what should I expect to pay. Do 185/65 15s fit our Healeys? > Thanks > Jorge > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From bspidell at comcast.net Tue Jun 9 15:41:38 2009 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 21:41:38 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] tires for bj8 In-Reply-To: <20090609162605.KIVGF.382191.root@ispmxfep11-z02> Message-ID: <997108484.2462641244583698901.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Who makes the 'mt' wheels? Got any info? The only brands of wire wheels I'm familiar with are Dunlop and Dayton. bs ----- Original Message ----- From: tomfelts at windstream.net To: "Jorge Garcia" , "Austin Healey mailing_list" Sent: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 2:26:05 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: [Healeys] tires for bj8 I use 185/70 HR15 Vredesteins Sprint Classics on mt 5" BJ8 wheels and love them. tom From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com Tue Jun 9 15:44:54 2009 From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken) Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 14:44:54 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] tires for bj8 In-Reply-To: <20090609162605.KIVGF.382191.root@ispmxfep11-z02> References: <633340.34589.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> <20090609162605.KIVGF.382191.root@ispmxfep11-z02> Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502EF0@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> I have the Vredesteins but don't love them. I like the old Michelin XZX better even if they don't come in the 70 series. At least they didn't follow the rain grooves on the road so much. Ken Freese 65 BJ8 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of tomfelts at windstream.net Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 2:26 PM To: Jorge Garcia; Austin Healey mailing_list Subject: Re: [Healeys] tires for bj8 I use 185/70 HR15 Vredesteins Sprint Classics on mt 5" BJ8 wheels and love them. tom ---- Jorge Garcia wrote: > I need to get a set of tires for a bj8 I just acquired and all the tires are in shreds. What tire size are you all using and what should I expect to pay. Do 185/65 15s fit our Healeys? > Thanks > Jorge From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue Jun 9 16:01:29 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:01:29 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] tires for bj8 In-Reply-To: <633340.34589.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <633340.34589.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Jorge - If you are running 60 spoke painted wheels, 165-15s are the correct size. If you have 72 spoke chromes, then 185/70R15 is the preferred size. For 185s, for my money I'd get the pirellis that longstone tyres sell in the UK. Incidentally their shipping costs are very low. Alan On 6/10/09, Jorge Garcia wrote: > I need to get a set of tires for a bj8 I just acquired and all the tires are > in shreds. What tire size are you all using and what should I expect to pay. > Do 185/65 15s fit our Healeys? > Thanks > Jorge > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From tomfelts at windstream.net Tue Jun 9 15:58:43 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 17:58:43 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] tires for bj8 In-Reply-To: <997108484.2462641244583698901.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <20090609165843.RI4LA.389633.root@ispmxfep14-z01> The only info is "fat finger" Felts:) tom ---- Bob Spidell wrote: > Who makes the 'mt' wheels? Got any info? > > The only brands of wire wheels I'm familiar with are Dunlop and Dayton. > > > bs > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: tomfelts at windstream.net > To: "Jorge Garcia" , "Austin Healey mailing_list" > Sent: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 2:26:05 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific > Subject: Re: [Healeys] tires for bj8 > > I use 185/70 HR15 Vredesteins Sprint Classics on mt 5" BJ8 wheels and love them. > > tom From gbrierton at hotmail.com Tue Jun 9 17:24:55 2009 From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton) Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 19:24:55 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] tires for bj8 In-Reply-To: References: <633340.34589.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: For excellent advice, place a phone call to Allen Hendrix of HendrixWireWheels. He has a towering reputation and will never steer you wrong. 1551-B W. Lee St. Greensboro, N.C. 27403 (336) 852-8909 allen at hendrixwirewheel.com No financial interest, just a very satisfied professional 20 year relationship. Gary Brierton -------------------------------------------------- From: "Alan Seigrist" Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 6:01 PM To: "Jorge Garcia" ; "Austin Healey mailing_list" Subject: Re: [Healeys] tires for bj8 > Jorge - > > If you are running 60 spoke painted wheels, 165-15s are the correct > size. If you have 72 spoke chromes, then 185/70R15 is the preferred > size. For 185s, for my money I'd get the pirellis that longstone > tyres sell in the UK. Incidentally their shipping costs are very low. > > Alan > > On 6/10/09, Jorge Garcia wrote: >> I need to get a set of tires for a bj8 I just acquired and all the tires >> are >> in shreds. What tire size are you all using and what should I expect to >> pay. >> Do 185/65 15s fit our Healeys? >> Thanks >> Jorge >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> > > > -- > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as gbrierton at hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From rjh.co at tx.rr.com Tue Jun 9 18:11:18 2009 From: rjh.co at tx.rr.com (rjhco) Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 19:11:18 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Distributor In-Reply-To: References: <633340.34589.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <012801c9e95f$fabb65c0$f0323140$@co@tx.rr.com> I am seeking a BJ8 distributor with dog drive; insides not needed, for rebuild. Any list have one from changing over to Mallory or other? Best regards, Jim Hockert Dallas, TX BJ8 Open Roads From MBran89793 at aol.com Tue Jun 9 19:26:28 2009 From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 21:26:28 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Memebership Directory & resource Book Message-ID: Have any of the listers received either the 2009 AHCA Membership Directory or the AHCUSA Resource Book.. It was my understanding that each of these would be distributed by the 1at of June. I am getting ready to drive to Kingston, ON for Conclave on Tuesday, 16 June. It would be nice to have either or both of these before we leave on the trip. Marion S. Brantley, Jr. TBAHC Membership Chmn./Delegate Concours Committee Member **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221322977x1201367197/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd= JunestepsfooterNO62) From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net Tue Jun 9 19:35:29 2009 From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ron Ray) Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 20:35:29 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Memebership Directory & resource Book In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000301c9e96b$bd355010$379ff030$@net> Marion, I haven't received either. Ron -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of MBran89793 at aol.com Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 8:26 PM To: rjh.co at tx.rr.com; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Memebership Directory & resource Book Have any of the listers received either the 2009 AHCA Membership Directory or the AHCUSA Resource Book.. It was my understanding that each of these would be distributed by the 1at of June. I am getting ready to drive to Kingston, ON for Conclave on Tuesday, 16 June. It would be nice to have either or both of these before we leave on the trip. Marion S. Brantley, Jr. TBAHC Membership Chmn./Delegate Concours Committee Member From lyon612 at verizon.net Tue Jun 9 20:24:08 2009 From: lyon612 at verizon.net (lyon612 at verizon.net) Date: Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:24:08 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Healeys] tires for bj8 Message-ID: <2033919358.1270260.1244600648599.JavaMail.root@vms228.mailsrvcs.net> From edriver at sasktel.net Tue Jun 9 20:52:50 2009 From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver) Date: Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:52:50 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] test-delete Message-ID: <4A2F2002.2080904@sasktel.net> test From mandmschneider at comcast.net Tue Jun 9 22:40:55 2009 From: mandmschneider at comcast.net (Mark Schneider) Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 21:40:55 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Tires for BJ8 Message-ID: <5E931937-22E9-47F4-BB9C-81823A1D23A6@comcast.net> Listers, I have Dayton 72 spoke chrome wires on my Phase 2 BJ8. The tires mounted on them are 205/65 R 15s. The tires do not rub on the front but the rears will sometimes make contact with the bolt heads for the rear seat back. These are the bolts that protrude into the top of the rear wheel well. If I am turning and entering a sloped driveway so that the car body tends to shift on the rear suspension the inner side wall of the rear tire may rub on the bolt head during the turn. Otherwise these large tires are fine on my car. However, I do wish they had more grip on the road surface. Marks 3 1966 BJ8 From rnbmail at yahoo.com Tue Jun 9 22:59:09 2009 From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair) Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 21:59:09 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] tires for bj8 Message-ID: <344158.21257.qm@web37906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> All, Tires for the BJ8 - again ...... ok. Having done lots of research et al, my vote is for the 185x15 Veredestein. NOT the 185/70x15, NOT the 165x15 - just the 185x15. Very happy with mine on diameter, cross section, looks, riding. Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail at yahoo.com --- On Tue, 6/9/09, Randy Hicks wrote: > From: Randy Hicks > Subject: Re: [Healeys] tires for bj8 > To: "Jorge Garcia" > Cc: "Austin Healey mailing_list" > Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 1:19 PM > Jorge, I'm kicking this around > myself. It seems to always come up but I can't find in the > archives what I'm looking for. 185/65 may look to > squat. (?) > > Right now I'm running 185/70's on the BJ8 and would like to > go to something larger with minilte type wheels for > touring. > > Will a 195/65 or a 205/70 fit a BJ8 without rubbing? I > understand a 205/65 may rub. > > > Randy > > Randy Hicks > '56 100M > '55 BN1 Dealer LeMans > '62 BN7 MkII > '65 BJ8 > '53 MGTD > Healey100M at gmail.com > > > > > > > On Jun 9, 2009, at 4:03 PM, Jorge Garcia wrote: > > > I need to get a set of tires for a bj8 I just acquired > and all the tires are in shreds. What tire size are you all > using and what should I expect to pay. Do 185/65 15s fit our > Healeys? > > Thanks > > Jorge > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as healey100m at gmail.com > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > 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 rnbmail at yahoo.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From rnbmail at yahoo.com Tue Jun 9 23:02:21 2009 From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair) Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 22:02:21 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] tires for bj8 - extra.... Message-ID: <77922.93173.qm@web37907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> All, I forgot to add that my recommendation below was for the 5 inch rim - not the 4 1/12 inch rim - sorry. I run 60 spoke 5 inch rims. Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail at yahoo.com --- On Tue, 6/9/09, Robert Blair wrote: > From: Robert Blair > Subject: Re: [Healeys] tires for bj8 > To: "Jorge Garcia" , "Randy Hicks" > Cc: "Austin Healey mailing_list" > Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 9:59 PM > All, Tires for the BJ8 - again ...... > ok. > > Having done lots of research et al, my vote is for the > 185x15 Veredestein. > > NOT the 185/70x15, NOT the 165x15 - just the 185x15. > > Very happy with mine on diameter, cross section, looks, > riding. > > Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail at yahoo.com > > > > > --- On Tue, 6/9/09, Randy Hicks > wrote: > > > From: Randy Hicks > > Subject: Re: [Healeys] tires for bj8 > > To: "Jorge Garcia" > > Cc: "Austin Healey mailing_list" > > Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 1:19 PM > > Jorge, I'm kicking this around > > myself. It seems to always come up but I can't find in > the > > archives what I'm looking for. 185/65 may look to > > squat. (?) > > > > Right now I'm running 185/70's on the BJ8 and would > like to > > go to something larger with minilte type wheels for > > touring. > > > > Will a 195/65 or a 205/70 fit a BJ8 without rubbing? > I > > understand a 205/65 may rub. > > > > > > Randy > > > > Randy Hicks > > '56 100M > > '55 BN1 Dealer LeMans > > '62 BN7 MkII > > '65 BJ8 > > '53 MGTD > > Healey100M at gmail.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Jun 9, 2009, at 4:03 PM, Jorge Garcia wrote: > > > > > I need to get a set of tires for a bj8 I just > acquired > > and all the tires are in shreds. What tire size are > you all > > using and what should I expect to pay. Do 185/65 15s > fit our > > Healeys? > > > Thanks > > > Jorge > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > > > You are subscribed as healey100m at gmail.com > > > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 rnbmail at yahoo.com > > > > http://www.team.net/archive From rchaskell at earthlink.net Wed Jun 10 04:17:21 2009 From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:17:21 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance Message-ID: <4A2F8831.1020801@earthlink.net> Folks, For those driving to Canada for Conclave: I read in a AAA tour book that "U.S Motorists should obtain from their own U.S. insurance companies a yellow Non-resident Inter-Province Motor Liability Insurance Card (accepted as evidence of financial responsibility in Canada). Those not carrying proper proof may be subject to a substantial fine (minimum $575). Fines vary by province." Only took a couple of days for mine to arrive in the mail, after calling my local agent - needed to know which vehicle and the dates traveling. Bob From tomfelts at windstream.net Wed Jun 10 05:48:19 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 6:48:19 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] tires for bj8 In-Reply-To: <344158.21257.qm@web37906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <20090610064819.H8RVO.399295.root@ispmxfep10-z02> The Vredestein Sprint Classic is a 185/70 HR15. And, MANY users of the Vre tires use the Sprint Classic. I wasn't even aware that Vre made a simple 185/15. The Sprint Classic is a "period" look and looks great on the Healey--and my E-Type. I'll have to google the reg 185/15 Vredesteins. tom ---- Robert Blair wrote: > All, Tires for the BJ8 - again ...... ok. > > Having done lots of research et al, my vote is for the 185x15 Veredestein. > > NOT the 185/70x15, NOT the 165x15 - just the 185x15. > > Very happy with mine on diameter, cross section, looks, riding. > > Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail at yahoo.com > > > > > --- On Tue, 6/9/09, Randy Hicks wrote: > > > From: Randy Hicks > > Subject: Re: [Healeys] tires for bj8 > > To: "Jorge Garcia" > > Cc: "Austin Healey mailing_list" > > Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 1:19 PM > > Jorge, I'm kicking this around > > myself. It seems to always come up but I can't find in the > > archives what I'm looking for. 185/65 may look to > > squat. (?) > > > > Right now I'm running 185/70's on the BJ8 and would like to > > go to something larger with minilte type wheels for > > touring. > > > > Will a 195/65 or a 205/70 fit a BJ8 without rubbing? I > > understand a 205/65 may rub. > > > > > > Randy > > > > Randy Hicks > > '56 100M > > '55 BN1 Dealer LeMans > > '62 BN7 MkII > > '65 BJ8 > > '53 MGTD > > Healey100M at gmail.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Jun 9, 2009, at 4:03 PM, Jorge Garcia wrote: > > > > > I need to get a set of tires for a bj8 I just acquired > > and all the tires are in shreds. What tire size are you all > > using and what should I expect to pay. Do 185/65 15s fit our > > Healeys? > > > Thanks > > > Jorge > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > > > You are subscribed as healey100m at gmail.com > > > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 rnbmail at yahoo.com > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From j.aeckerlin at gmail.com Wed Jun 10 06:08:36 2009 From: j.aeckerlin at gmail.com (Jaap Aeckerlin) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:08:36 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] tires for bj8 In-Reply-To: <633340.34589.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <633340.34589.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4e23c7250906100508s2d79b902s391c28f547979934@mail.gmail.com> Guys, don't know whether the news has already crossed the ocean, but Vredestein, which was bought by a Russian company some 5 years ago, has just changed hands and is now owned by a company in India. Five years ago the intention was to manufacture the tires in Russia instead of in The Netherlands but, as often happens with the Russians, the plans stranded and there seems to be a half-finished tire plant in Russia for sale. The new Indian owners have stated that they will continue to produce classic tires for classic cars in the Dutch plant. Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands 1964 BJ8 29432 (On Michelin ZX !) 2009/6/9 Jorge Garcia > I need to get a set of tires for a bj8 I just acquired and all the tires > are in shreds. What tire size are you all using and what should I expect to > pay. Do 185/65 15s fit our Healeys? > Thanks > Jorge > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as j.aeckerlin at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From bighealey at charter.net Wed Jun 10 06:53:18 2009 From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:53:18 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Memebership Directory & resource Book In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <9E53DCE792FB47B0B93079B215B6FD55@TRACY> I just finished the AHCUSA Resource Book and sent the final proof to the printers. These should go out over the next few weeks. 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 MBran89793 at aol.com Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 6:26 PM To: rjh.co at tx.rr.com; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Memebership Directory & resource Book Have any of the listers received either the 2009 AHCA Membership Directory or the AHCUSA Resource Book.. It was my understanding that each of these would be distributed by the 1at of June. I am getting ready to drive to Kingston, ON for Conclave on Tuesday, 16 June. It would be nice to have either or both of these before we leave on the trip. Marion S. Brantley, Jr. TBAHC Membership Chmn./Delegate Concours Committee Member **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221322977x1201367197/aol?redir=htt p://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd= JunestepsfooterNO62) Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as bighealey at charter.net http://www.team.net/archive From rkorn at simnet.is Wed Jun 10 08:03:05 2009 From: rkorn at simnet.is (Richard Korn) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:03:05 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance References: <4A2F8831.1020801@earthlink.net> Message-ID: <8B7B5732800F4D37AF10EB1D39A196D6@velad> My insurance company recommended it and sent one right away and it is good till the current cycle expires. Richard BN2 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Haskell" To: Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 10:17 AM Subject: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance > Folks, > > For those driving to Canada for Conclave: I read in a AAA tour book that > "U.S Motorists should obtain from their own U.S. insurance companies a > yellow Non-resident Inter-Province Motor Liability Insurance Card > (accepted as evidence of financial responsibility in Canada). Those not > carrying proper proof may be subject to a substantial fine (minimum $575). > Fines vary by province." > > Only took a couple of days for mine to arrive in the mail, after calling > my local agent - needed to know which vehicle and the dates traveling. > > Bob > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rkorn at simnet.is > > http://www.team.net/archive From rkorn at simnet.is Wed Jun 10 08:06:41 2009 From: rkorn at simnet.is (Richard Korn) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:06:41 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave trip Message-ID: <5A5C7FE545A84D0F95271D42E210F762@velad> I4m leaving from the New Haven area on saturday and taking it slow into N.Y. and will stop over before going up to Kingston on Sunday.Is there any group stopping in N.Y. for the saturday night that I might join up with?? regards, Richard BN2 From sbyers at ec.rr.com Wed Jun 10 09:17:07 2009 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:17:07 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance In-Reply-To: <8B7B5732800F4D37AF10EB1D39A196D6@velad> References: <4A2F8831.1020801@earthlink.net> <8B7B5732800F4D37AF10EB1D39A196D6@velad> Message-ID: <000801c9e9de$858a3a90$909eafb0$@rr.com> I asked Hagerty about the need for a special card for Canada, and they said I didn't need one. The Hagerty insurance card is good enough, they said. 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 Richard Korn Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 10:03 AM To: Bob Haskell; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance My insurance company recommended it and sent one right away and it is good till the current cycle expires. Richard BN2 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Haskell" To: Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 10:17 AM Subject: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance > Folks, > > For those driving to Canada for Conclave: I read in a AAA tour book that > "U.S Motorists should obtain from their own U.S. insurance companies a > yellow Non-resident Inter-Province Motor Liability Insurance Card > (accepted as evidence of financial responsibility in Canada). Those not > carrying proper proof may be subject to a substantial fine (minimum $575). > Fines vary by province." > > Only took a couple of days for mine to arrive in the mail, after calling > my local agent - needed to know which vehicle and the dates traveling. > > Bob > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rkorn at simnet.is > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as sbyers at ec.rr.com http://www.team.net/archive From Healey100M at gmail.com Wed Jun 10 09:22:44 2009 From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:22:44 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance In-Reply-To: <000801c9e9de$858a3a90$909eafb0$@rr.com> References: <4A2F8831.1020801@earthlink.net> <8B7B5732800F4D37AF10EB1D39A196D6@velad> <000801c9e9de$858a3a90$909eafb0$@rr.com> Message-ID: <03050819-57A4-411D-BFDF-7C37EEE9CA51@gmail.com> I called Hagerty last week and they said I needed one and sent it right out. Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M at gmail.com On Jun 10, 2009, at 11:17 AM, BJ8 Healeys wrote: > I asked Hagerty about the need for a special card for Canada, and > they said > I didn't need one. The Hagerty insurance card is good enough, they > said. > > 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 Richard Korn > Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 10:03 AM > To: Bob Haskell; healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance > > My insurance company recommended it and sent one right away and it > is good > till the current cycle expires. > > Richard > BN2 > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bob Haskell" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 10:17 AM > Subject: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance > > >> Folks, >> >> For those driving to Canada for Conclave: I read in a AAA tour >> book that >> "U.S Motorists should obtain from their own U.S. insurance >> companies a >> yellow Non-resident Inter-Province Motor Liability Insurance Card >> (accepted as evidence of financial responsibility in Canada). >> Those not >> carrying proper proof may be subject to a substantial fine >> (minimum $575). > >> Fines vary by province." >> >> Only took a couple of days for mine to arrive in the mail, after >> calling >> my local agent - needed to know which vehicle and the dates >> traveling. >> >> Bob >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as rkorn at simnet.is >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as sbyers at ec.rr.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey100m at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From javrugtman at htcnet.org Wed Jun 10 09:27:50 2009 From: javrugtman at htcnet.org (John Vrugtman) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:27:50 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance In-Reply-To: <000801c9e9de$858a3a90$909eafb0$@rr.com> References: <4A2F8831.1020801@earthlink.net> <8B7B5732800F4D37AF10EB1D39A196D6@velad> <000801c9e9de$858a3a90$909eafb0$@rr.com> Message-ID: <4A2FD0F6.1050706@htcnet.org> Thats funny. We called Hagerty and got Canadian cards right away. John BJ8 Healeys wrote: > I asked Hagerty about the need for a special card for Canada, and they said > I didn't need one. The Hagerty insurance card is good enough, they said. > > 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 Richard Korn > Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 10:03 AM > To: Bob Haskell; healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance > > My insurance company recommended it and sent one right away and it is good > till the current cycle expires. > > Richard > BN2 > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bob Haskell" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 10:17 AM > Subject: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance > > > >> Folks, >> >> For those driving to Canada for Conclave: I read in a AAA tour book that >> "U.S Motorists should obtain from their own U.S. insurance companies a >> yellow Non-resident Inter-Province Motor Liability Insurance Card >> (accepted as evidence of financial responsibility in Canada). Those not >> carrying proper proof may be subject to a substantial fine (minimum $575). >> > > >> Fines vary by province." >> >> Only took a couple of days for mine to arrive in the mail, after calling >> my local agent - needed to know which vehicle and the dates traveling. >> >> Bob From Warthodson at aol.com Wed Jun 10 09:36:21 2009 From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:36:21 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Cooper decals Message-ID: Is there a source for original type Coopers water slide decals for 6 cylinder SU air cleaners? Gary Hodson **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your fingertips. (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000004) From dan at warner-associates.com Wed Jun 10 09:44:11 2009 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:44:11 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance In-Reply-To: <000801c9e9de$858a3a90$909eafb0$@rr.com> Message-ID: <412079C6E8DA47AE90AA9D509810858F@DANSTROM> I checked with my agent and he said the rules had changed and there was no need for the special Canadian card anymore. They do have some funny rules like no potatoes, no dry dog food and only one case of beer or one quart of hard liquor per person or you have to pay duty. Dan -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of BJ8 Healeys Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 10:17 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance I asked Hagerty about the need for a special card for Canada, and they said I didn't need one. The Hagerty insurance card is good enough, they said. 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 Richard Korn Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 10:03 AM To: Bob Haskell; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance My insurance company recommended it and sent one right away and it is good till the current cycle expires. Richard BN2 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Haskell" To: Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 10:17 AM Subject: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance > Folks, > > For those driving to Canada for Conclave: I read in a AAA tour book that > "U.S Motorists should obtain from their own U.S. insurance companies a > yellow Non-resident Inter-Province Motor Liability Insurance Card > (accepted as evidence of financial responsibility in Canada). Those not > carrying proper proof may be subject to a substantial fine (minimum $575). > Fines vary by province." > > Only took a couple of days for mine to arrive in the mail, after calling > my local agent - needed to know which vehicle and the dates traveling. > > Bob > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rkorn at simnet.is > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as sbyers at ec.rr.com http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as dan at warner-associates.com http://www.team.net/archive From rnbmail at yahoo.com Wed Jun 10 09:49:16 2009 From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:49:16 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] tires for bj8 Message-ID: <169709.1874.qm@web37904.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Jack - news to me - thanks. Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail at yahoo.com --- On Wed, 6/10/09, Jaap Aeckerlin wrote: > From: Jaap Aeckerlin > Subject: Re: [Healeys] tires for bj8 > To: healeys at autox.team.net, "Jorge Garcia" > Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2009, 5:08 AM > Guys, don't know whether the news has > already crossed the ocean, but > Vredestein, which was bought by a Russian company some 5 > years ago, has just > changed hands and is now owned by a company in India. Five > years ago the > intention was to manufacture the tires in Russia instead of > in The > Netherlands but, as often happens with the Russians, the > plans stranded and > there seems to be a half-finished tire plant in Russia for > sale. The new > Indian owners have stated that they will continue to > produce classic tires > for classic cars in the Dutch plant. > Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands > 1964 BJ8 29432 (On Michelin ZX !) > > > 2009/6/9 Jorge Garcia > > > I need to get a set of tires for a bj8 I just acquired > and all the tires > > are in shreds. What tire size are you all using and > what should I expect to > > pay. Do 185/65 15s fit our Healeys? > > Thanks > > Jorge > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as j.aeckerlin at gmail.com > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > 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 rnbmail at yahoo.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From sbyers at ec.rr.com Wed Jun 10 09:51:21 2009 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:51:21 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance In-Reply-To: <4A2FD0F6.1050706@htcnet.org> References: <4A2F8831.1020801@earthlink.net> <8B7B5732800F4D37AF10EB1D39A196D6@velad> <000801c9e9de$858a3a90$909eafb0$@rr.com> <4A2FD0F6.1050706@htcnet.org> Message-ID: <000f01c9e9e3$4d3b9c10$e7b2d430$@rr.com> Guess it depends on who you talk to. Maybe I should check with them again. Thanks, Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA From: John Vrugtman [mailto:javrugtman at htcnet.org] Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 11:28 AM To: BJ8 Healeys Cc: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance Thats funny. We called Hagerty and got Canadian cards right away. John BJ8 Healeys wrote: I asked Hagerty about the need for a special card for Canada, and they said I didn't need one. The Hagerty insurance card is good enough, they said. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA From s.hutchings at rogers.com Wed Jun 10 09:57:20 2009 From: s.hutchings at rogers.com (Stephen Hutchings) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:57:20 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance Message-ID: You Think WE have funny rules? Going the other way,iIf you're carrying a lunch, and it contains an apple that comes originally from the states (say Californian granny smith) the U.S. customs won't let you take it back into the country. Stephen, BJ8 (Toronto) >I checked with my agent and he said the rules had changed and there was no >need for the special Canadian card anymore. They do have some funny rules >like no potatoes, no dry dog food and only one case of beer or one quart of >hard liquor per person or you have to pay duty. >Dan From sbyers at ec.rr.com Wed Jun 10 10:16:23 2009 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:16:23 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <001901c9e9e6$cca735b0$65f5a110$@rr.com> Reminds me of a story.... A few years ago, I was driving back home to North Carolina from Halifax, Nova Scotia and stopped in Yarmouth to fill up with gas before boarding The Cat ferry. While filling the tank, I noticed a small box of apples for sale next to the pump, so I bought it for later snacks on the ferry and put it on the back seat. When I got to Bar Harbor, ME and was passing through customs, the agent asked the usual question whether I had any fruits, etc. Having forgotten about the apples, I said "No." He asked, while laughing, "What is that on your back seat?" Eventually, he let me pass with the apples, but he said if they had been Granny Smiths he would have had to confiscate them. Apparently, they were O.K. since they came from Canada. 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 Stephen Hutchings Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 11:57 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance You Think WE have funny rules? Going the other way,iIf you're carrying a lunch, and it contains an apple that comes originally from the states (say Californian granny smith) the U.S. customs won't let you take it back into the country. Stephen, BJ8 (Toronto) From craigsuerice at iquest.net Wed Jun 10 11:33:09 2009 From: craigsuerice at iquest.net (Craig and Sue Rice) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:33:09 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance References: <4A2F8831.1020801@earthlink.net><8B7B5732800F4D37AF10EB1D39A196D6@velad> <000801c9e9de$858a3a90$909eafb0$@rr.com> Message-ID: <112701c9e9f1$87542a80$52612bd1@iquest.net> Steve, Hagerty told me exactly the same about travel in Canada. Hagerty card is all I need. Craig Rice Central Indiana ----- Original Message ----- From: "BJ8 Healeys" To: Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 10:17 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance > I asked Hagerty about the need for a special card for Canada, and they said > I didn't need one. The Hagerty insurance card is good enough, they said. > > 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 Richard Korn > Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 10:03 AM > To: Bob Haskell; healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance > > My insurance company recommended it and sent one right away and it is good > till the current cycle expires. > > Richard > BN2 > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bob Haskell" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 10:17 AM > Subject: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance > > > > Folks, > > > > For those driving to Canada for Conclave: I read in a AAA tour book that > > "U.S Motorists should obtain from their own U.S. insurance companies a > > yellow Non-resident Inter-Province Motor Liability Insurance Card > > (accepted as evidence of financial responsibility in Canada). Those not > > carrying proper proof may be subject to a substantial fine (minimum $575). > > > Fines vary by province." > > > > Only took a couple of days for mine to arrive in the mail, after calling > > my local agent - needed to know which vehicle and the dates traveling. > > > > Bob > > _______________________________________________ From gbrierton at hotmail.com Wed Jun 10 10:45:23 2009 From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:45:23 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance In-Reply-To: <112701c9e9f1$87542a80$52612bd1@iquest.net> References: <4A2F8831.1020801@earthlink.net><8B7B5732800F4D37AF10EB1D39A196D6@velad><000801c9e9de$858a3a90$909eafb0$@rr.com> <112701c9e9f1$87542a80$52612bd1@iquest.net> Message-ID: Let's see...If I don't get the free, easy to obtain card and I need it when I get to Canada, I'm screwed; ...If I do get the free, easy to obtain card and I don't need it when I get to Canada, I'm OK. What on earth shall I do???? duh Gary B -------------------------------------------------- From: "Craig and Sue Rice" Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 1:33 PM To: "BJ8 Healeys" Cc: "Healey List" Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance > Steve, > Hagerty told me exactly the same about travel in Canada. Hagerty card is > all > I need. > Craig Rice > Central Indiana > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "BJ8 Healeys" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 10:17 AM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance > > >> I asked Hagerty about the need for a special card for Canada, and they > said >> I didn't need one. The Hagerty insurance card is good enough, they said. >> >> 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 Richard Korn >> Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 10:03 AM >> To: Bob Haskell; healeys at autox.team.net >> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance >> >> My insurance company recommended it and sent one right away and it is >> good >> till the current cycle expires. >> >> Richard >> BN2 >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Bob Haskell" >> To: >> Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 10:17 AM >> Subject: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance >> >> >> > Folks, >> > >> > For those driving to Canada for Conclave: I read in a AAA tour book > that >> > "U.S Motorists should obtain from their own U.S. insurance companies a >> > yellow Non-resident Inter-Province Motor Liability Insurance Card >> > (accepted as evidence of financial responsibility in Canada). Those not >> > carrying proper proof may be subject to a substantial fine (minimum > $575). >> >> > Fines vary by province." >> > >> > Only took a couple of days for mine to arrive in the mail, after >> > calling >> > my local agent - needed to know which vehicle and the dates traveling. >> > >> > Bob >> > _______________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > 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 gbrierton at hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu Wed Jun 10 10:48:33 2009 From: hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu (Michael Hartfield) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:48:33 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance In-Reply-To: Message-ID: And your point is?? Stephen Hutchingss.hutchings at rogers.com > You Think WE have funny rules? Going the other way,iIf you're > carrying a lunch, and it contains an apple that comes originally from > the states (say Californian granny smith) the U.S. customs won't let > you take it back into the country. > > Stephen, BJ8 (Toronto) > >> I checked with my agent and he said the rules had changed and there was no >> need for the special Canadian card anymore. They do have some funny rules >> like no potatoes, no dry dog food and only one case of beer or one quart of >> hard liquor per person or you have to pay duty. >> Dan > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu > > http://www.team.net/archive From gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com Wed Jun 10 10:58:13 2009 From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:58:13 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] tires for bj8 In-Reply-To: <344158.21257.qm@web37906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Are these the ones you are referring to? http://www.universaltire.com/cart.php?target=product&product_id=24601&catego ry_id=340 -----Original Message----- All, Tires for the BJ8 - again ...... ok. Having done lots of research et al, my vote is for the 185x15 Veredestein. NOT the 185/70x15, NOT the 165x15 - just the 185x15. Very happy with mine on diameter, cross section, looks, riding. Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail at yahoo.com From thehartnetts at earthlink.net Wed Jun 10 11:40:42 2009 From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:40:42 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance In-Reply-To: <112701c9e9f1$87542a80$52612bd1@iquest.net> References: <4A2F8831.1020801@earthlink.net><8B7B5732800F4D37AF10EB1D39A196D6@velad><000801c9e9de$858a3a90$909eafb0$@rr.com> <112701c9e9f1$87542a80$52612bd1@iquest.net> Message-ID: I'm not going to Conclave but the last meet I went to in Canada, I obtained the card but, as I recall, was never asked to produce it. If I may be so bold as to suggest that someone call the Canadian authorities (Embassy? Border Agency? Canadian DMV?) and ask. The confusion could be eliminated and no one will be turned away at the border. (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 From MBran89793 at aol.com Wed Jun 10 11:45:41 2009 From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:45:41 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance Message-ID: BETTER TO HAVE THE PROOF OF INSURANCE AND NOT NEED IT THAN TO GET TO THE BORDER AND FIND THAT YOU CAN GET INTO CANADA BUT YOUR CAR CAN NOT. GOT MINE FROM hAGERTY WITHOUT ANY QUESTIONS. (800-922-4050)) **************Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: Now in 6 vibrant colors! Shop Dellbs full line of laptops. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222008777x1201444407/aol?redir=http :%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215566094%3B3786435 8%3Bv) From sbyers at ec.rr.com Wed Jun 10 12:25:59 2009 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:25:59 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <002b01c9e9f8$e71e65a0$b55b30e0$@rr.com> Well, I called Hagerty back at the number below and spoke with bJamesb, who apologized if someone gave me incorrect information previously. He says he will send me a card right away. As you say, Marion, better to have it and not need itb&.. Thanks for the number, by the way. Have a great trip up from Florida! Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA From: MBran89793 at aol.com [mailto:MBran89793 at aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 1:46 PM To: sbyers at ec.rr.com; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance BETTER TO HAVE THE PROOF OF INSURANCE AND NOT NEED IT THAN TO GET TO THE BORDER AND FIND THAT YOU CAN GET INTO CANADA BUT YOUR CAR CAN NOT. GOT MINE FROM hAGERTY WITHOUT ANY QUESTIONS. (800-922-4050)) _____ From mbruce6 at cogeco.ca Wed Jun 10 13:28:20 2009 From: mbruce6 at cogeco.ca (Mal Bruce) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:28:20 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance -Canadian perspective References: <4A2F8831.1020801@earthlink.net><8B7B5732800F4D37AF10EB1D39A196D6@velad><000801c9e9de$858a3a90$909eafb0$@rr.com><112701c9e9f1$87542a80$52612bd1@iquest.net> Message-ID: It's really quite simple; it is illegal to drive without insurance in every Province. Therefore, if stopped you will be asked to produce proof that you are insured. All motoring matters are under provincial jurisdiction, the border is Federal. Safe trip. Mal ----- Original Message ----- From: "Len and/or Marge Hartnett" To: "Healey Mail List" Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 1:40 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance > I'm not going to Conclave but the last meet I went to in Canada, I > obtained > the card but, as I recall, was never asked to produce it. > > If I may be so bold as to suggest that someone call the Canadian > authorities > (Embassy? Border Agency? Canadian DMV?) and ask. The confusion could be > eliminated and no one will be turned away at the border. > > (The Other) Len > Vacaville, CA, USA > 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mbruce6 at cogeco.ca > > http://www.team.net/archive -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.61/2167 - Release Date: 06/10/09 05:52:00 From ahbn6 at verizon.net Wed Jun 10 10:07:45 2009 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:07:45 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <01e201c9e9e5$98b71e10$ca255a30$@net> You can not take fruit INTO California either. And no jokes about fruit and California, I am a native. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Stephen Hutchings Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 11:57 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conclave - proof of auto insurance You Think WE have funny rules? Going the other way,iIf you're carrying a lunch, and it contains an apple that comes originally from the states (say Californian granny smith) the U.S. customs won't let you take it back into the country. Stephen, BJ8 (Toronto) >I checked with my agent and he said the rules had changed and there was no >need for the special Canadian card anymore. They do have some funny rules >like no potatoes, no dry dog food and only one case of beer or one quart of >hard liquor per person or you have to pay duty. >Dan _______________________________________________ From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Wed Jun 10 15:26:21 2009 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:26:21 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Cooper decals References: Message-ID: <002601c9ea12$1a2ac010$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Speaking of these decals. Did anyone else notice that the car in the Big Healey Project had these decals on upside down. That always stuck with me since that car was suppose to be a 10 point car worth big bucks. I got mine from Brit. Car Specialists. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 11:36 AM Subject: [Healeys] Cooper decals > Is there a source for original type Coopers water slide decals for 6 > cylinder SU air cleaners? > Gary Hodson > > **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your > fingertips. > (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000004) > _______________________________________________ > 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 lapierrem at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From rafaelabugattas at yahoo.es Wed Jun 10 15:29:08 2009 From: rafaelabugattas at yahoo.es (Rafael Abugattas) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:29:08 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Cooper decals References: Message-ID: <004801c9ea12$7f967ed0$1401a8c0@RAbugattas> Hi Gary, try these people: http://www.carclassic.biz/ They are a good reliable source. No financial interest. Rafael 1962 BT7 Tricarb ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 10:36 AM Subject: [Healeys] Cooper decals > Is there a source for original type Coopers water slide decals for 6 > cylinder SU air cleaners? > Gary Hodson > > **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your > fingertips. > (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000004) > _______________________________________________ > 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 rafaelabugattas at yahoo.es > > http://www.team.net/archive From richchrysler at quickclic.net Wed Jun 10 18:50:29 2009 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:50:29 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Cooper decals References: <002601c9ea12$1a2ac010$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <049901c9ea2e$9e5b7980$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> I found correct ones on Ebay and they're being sold by Brad DelSorbo. I got two pair and so far have used the first pair on a project car. They are absolutely excellent, proper water transfer decals that I could set properly and permanently with Champ Decal Seting solution, sold in hobby shops. They have virtually become one with the hammertone finish. Rich Chrysler >> Is there a source for original type Coopers water slide decals for 6 >> cylinder SU air cleaners? >> Gary Hodson From pdeturck at rochester.rr.com Wed Jun 10 17:01:33 2009 From: pdeturck at rochester.rr.com (pdeturck at rochester.rr.com) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:01:33 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] conclave --- returning to the USA Message-ID: <20090610230129106.UJWU10463@hrndva-omta04.mail.rr.com> All - Don't forget to bring your passport or enhanced drivers license (EDL) if you have one. Recent WHTI rules imposed by Homeland Security are in effect as of June 1st. http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html Recent reports in the NY papers indicate border patrols are being more lenient than the initiative rules state and as a result warnings are being issued instead of preventing people from re-entry. http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/may_2009/05272009_7.xml I suggest a drivers license or picture ID, birth certificate and insurance card if you are not in possession of a passport or EDL. I have not made a recent visit to Canada so I cannot vouch for what it's like but the news media here in upstate NY has covered the situation a couple of times. Perhaps someone who has made the crossing recently can comment? -pd- '66 BJ8 From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com Wed Jun 10 17:06:38 2009 From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:06:38 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] conclave --- returning to the USA In-Reply-To: <20090610230129106.UJWU10463@hrndva-omta04.mail.rr.com> References: <20090610230129106.UJWU10463@hrndva-omta04.mail.rr.com> Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502F07@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> I have also heard that the Canadians ask if the US driver has ever had a DUI!!!!!!!! I don't know the consequences if one answers yes. Ken Freese 65 BJ8 From lyon612 at verizon.net Wed Jun 10 17:09:20 2009 From: lyon612 at verizon.net (lyon612 at verizon.net) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:09:20 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Healeys] tires for bj8 Message-ID: <1543477719.1856681.1244675360095.JavaMail.root@vms229.mailsrvcs.net> From dwflagg at juno.com Wed Jun 10 17:26:13 2009 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:26:13 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] conclave --- returning to the USA Message-ID: <20090610.192614.2464.6.dwflagg@juno.com> Isn't that special. It is harder for an American citizen to get back into their own country than it is for an ILLEGAL alien to cross the border into the land of entitlements. I remember when the Russians promised to bury us, and here we are doing it to ourselves. Like the man said, hold on to your wallet, because "pay as you go" means HIGHER taxes and more "free" entitlements. Doug > All - > Don't forget to bring your passport or enhanced drivers license > (EDL) > if you have one. > Recent WHTI rules imposed by Homeland Security are in effect as of > June 1st. > > http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html > > Recent reports in the NY papers indicate border patrols are being > more lenient > than the initiative rules state and as a result warnings are being > issued instead > of preventing people from re-entry. > > http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/may_2009/05272009_7.xml > > I suggest a drivers license or picture ID, birth certificate and > insurance card if you > are not in possession of a passport or EDL. > > I have not made a recent visit to Canada so I cannot vouch for what > > it's like but the > news media here in upstate NY has covered the situation a couple of > times. > > Perhaps someone who has made the crossing recently can comment? > > -pd- > '66 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as dwflagg at juno.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > > ____________________________________________________________ Criminal Lawyers - Click here. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTOVoMkwdET1qaZOeXsOvbnCvcWLSrpMjGkpMNKPpts03hRltKa6ly/ From rchaskell at earthlink.net Wed Jun 10 17:56:07 2009 From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:56:07 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Cooper decals In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4A304817.4060502@earthlink.net> I got mine from Bill Bolton (tricarb at aol.com) years ago. Don't know if he still carries them or not. Warthodson at aol.com wrote: > Is there a source for original type Coopers water slide decals for 6 > cylinder SU air cleaners? > Gary Hodson > > **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your > fingertips. > (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000004) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rchaskell at earthlink.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From lyon612 at verizon.net Wed Jun 10 17:58:48 2009 From: lyon612 at verizon.net (lyon612 at verizon.net) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:58:48 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Healeys] Last try Re: tires for bj8 Message-ID: <100758364.1860977.1244678328530.JavaMail.root@vms229.mailsrvcs.net> From thehartnetts at earthlink.net Wed Jun 10 18:17:17 2009 From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:17:17 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] conclave --- returning to the USA In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502F07@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> References: <20090610230129106.UJWU10463@hrndva-omta04.mail.rr.com> <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502F07@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: <872C740F54594DFA9623406487B72D7F@LeonardPCPC> The consequence is that you will not be allowed to enter Canada. At least that is what happened several years ago when a meet was held in Canada. In an effort to be truthful, a Healey owner on his way to a Canadian Meet (Silver Star, 1996 ?) said he had had a DUI many years before. He was refused entry. (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Freese, Ken" To: ; Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 4:06 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] conclave --- returning to the USA >I have also heard that the Canadians ask if the US driver has ever had a > DUI!!!!!!!! I don't know the consequences if one answers yes. > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ From healey.nut at gmail.com Wed Jun 10 18:19:44 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:19:44 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] tires for bj8 In-Reply-To: <1543477719.1856681.1244675360095.JavaMail.root@vms229.mailsrvcs.net> References: <1543477719.1856681.1244675360095.JavaMail.root@vms229.mailsrvcs.net> Message-ID: Nada, zilch. Maybe switch email provider? On 6/11/09, lyon612 at verizon.net wrote: > > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From edriver at sasktel.net Wed Jun 10 18:23:36 2009 From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:23:36 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] conclave --- returning to the USA In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502F07@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> References: <20090610230129106.UJWU10463@hrndva-omta04.mail.rr.com> <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502F07@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: <4A304E88.7030108@sasktel.net> You will need your passport Freese, Ken wrote: > I have also heard that the Canadians ask if the US driver has ever had a > DUI!!!!!!!! I don't know the consequences if one answers yes. > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as edriver at sasktel.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Wed Jun 10 18:27:09 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:27:09 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Last try Re: tires for bj8 In-Reply-To: <100758364.1860977.1244678328530.JavaMail.root@vms229.mailsrvcs.net> References: <100758364.1860977.1244678328530.JavaMail.root@vms229.mailsrvcs.net> Message-ID: Clunk! On 6/11/09, lyon612 at verizon.net wrote: > > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com Wed Jun 10 18:54:47 2009 From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com (Jean Caron) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:54:47 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] conclave --- returning to the USA In-Reply-To: <4A304E88.7030108@sasktel.net> References: <20090610230129106.UJWU10463@hrndva-omta04.mail.rr.com> <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502F07@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> <4A304E88.7030108@sasktel.net> Message-ID: I cannot see anyone being refused entry into Canada because of a DUI conviction. If that's the case there would be several NHL hockey players, baseball players, golfers, football players that would be turned away at the border when they would come to play in Canada. At the same time, packing a gun is a no-no here. Jean Caron Winnipeg, Canada > Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:23:36 -0600 > From: edriver at sasktel.net > To: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com > CC: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] conclave --- returning to the USA > > You will need your passport > > Freese, Ken wrote: > > I have also heard that the Canadians ask if the US driver has ever had a > > DUI!!!!!!!! I don't know the consequences if one answers yes. > > Ken Freese > > 65 BJ8 > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as edriver at sasktel.net > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Attention all humans. We are your photos. Free us. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9666046 From MackieS at bsd405.org Wed Jun 10 19:14:17 2009 From: MackieS at bsd405.org (Mackie, Stephen) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:14:17 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Blue white color names Message-ID: <041EA7279B814D4FA9189619638A8AD801B263D1@PEACH.it.bsd405.org> I am having my 62 BT7 painted two tone this summer What are the correct blue white color names? Thanks Steve Mackie 62 bt7 67 sprite From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net Wed Jun 10 19:19:53 2009 From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:19:53 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] conclave --- returning to the USA References: <20090610230129106.UJWU10463@hrndva-omta04.mail.rr.com> <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502F07@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: <000b01c9ea32$b9abfad0$0600a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> I saw the guy in front of refused entry for a DUI (according to the person) but there may have been other reasons. Jerry >I have also heard that the Canadians ask if the US driver has ever had a > DUI!!!!!!!! I don't know the consequences if one answers yes. > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 From tomfelts at windstream.net Wed Jun 10 19:30:35 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:30:35 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Last try Re: tires for bj8 In-Reply-To: <100758364.1860977.1244678328530.JavaMail.root@vms229.mailsrvcs.net> Message-ID: <20090610203035.GTJO6.414795.root@ispmxfep10-z02> Not sure what you are trying, but I received this. tom ---- lyon612 at verizon.net wrote: > > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From s.hutchings at rogers.com Wed Jun 10 19:44:25 2009 From: s.hutchings at rogers.com (Stephen Hutchings) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:44:25 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] conclave --- returning to the USA In-Reply-To: <20090610.192614.2464.6.dwflagg@juno.com> References: <20090610.192614.2464.6.dwflagg@juno.com> Message-ID: How is crossing with a passport harder than trying to sneak illegally across the border? Just wondering.... Stephen, BJ8 >Isn't that special. It is harder for an American citizen to get back into >their own country than it is for an ILLEGAL alien to cross the border >into the land of entitlements. I remember when the Russians promised to >bury us, and here we are doing it to ourselves. Like the man said, hold >on to your wallet, because "pay as you go" means HIGHER taxes and more >"free" entitlements. > >Doug > ____________________________________________ From tomfelts at windstream.net Wed Jun 10 19:38:54 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:38:54 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] conclave --- returning to the USA In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20090610203854.5HX6V.414905.root@ispmxfep10-z02> OTOH, these guys probably would not be driving a car. tom ---- Jean Caron wrote: > I cannot see anyone being refused entry into Canada because of a DUI > conviction. If that's the case there would be several NHL hockey players, > baseball players, golfers, football players that would be turned away at the > border when they would come to play in Canada. > > At the same time, packing a gun is a no-no here. > > > > Jean Caron > > Winnipeg, Canada > > > Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:23:36 -0600 > > From: edriver at sasktel.net > > To: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com > > CC: healeys at autox.team.net > > Subject: Re: [Healeys] conclave --- returning to the USA > > > > You will need your passport > > > > Freese, Ken wrote: > > > I have also heard that the Canadians ask if the US driver has ever had a > > > DUI!!!!!!!! I don't know the consequences if one answers yes. > > > Ken Freese > > > 65 BJ8 > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > > > You are subscribed as edriver at sasktel.net > > > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > _________________________________________________________________ > Attention all humans. We are your photos. Free us. > http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9666046 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From tfsbj7 at mindspring.com Wed Jun 10 19:54:59 2009 From: tfsbj7 at mindspring.com (Skip Saunders) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:54:59 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] conclave --- returning to the USA In-Reply-To: References: <20090610230129106.UJWU10463@hrndva-omta04.mail.rr.com> <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502F07@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> <4A304E88.7030108@sasktel.net> Message-ID: <000401c9ea37$a0eae7e0$e2c0b7a0$@com> They don't turn you away at airport immigration (where the various sports figures would arrive) for DUI...but they do turn people who are at the wheel of a car at the border....I've heard sad stories from other friends who were surprised by that question at the border crossing. I'm guessing that "don't tell" might work for a few more years?... but if our two countries start to link arrest record information, then "not telling" will soon cease to work..... -skip- BJ8 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jean Caron Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 8:55 PM To: Ed Driver; kendall.freese at aerojet.com Cc: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] conclave --- returning to the USA I cannot see anyone being refused entry into Canada because of a DUI conviction. If that's the case there would be several NHL hockey players, baseball players, golfers, football players that would be turned away at the border when they would come to play in Canada. At the same time, packing a gun is a no-no here. Jean Caron Winnipeg, Canada > Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:23:36 -0600 > From: edriver at sasktel.net > To: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com > CC: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] conclave --- returning to the USA > > You will need your passport > > Freese, Ken wrote: > > I have also heard that the Canadians ask if the US driver has ever had a > > DUI!!!!!!!! I don't know the consequences if one answers yes. > > Ken Freese > > 65 BJ8 From charlieoc at comcast.net Wed Jun 10 19:55:14 2009 From: charlieoc at comcast.net (Charlie O'Connors) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:55:14 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Blue white color names In-Reply-To: <041EA7279B814D4FA9189619638A8AD801B263D1@PEACH.it.bsd405.org> References: <041EA7279B814D4FA9189619638A8AD801B263D1@PEACH.it.bsd405.org> Message-ID: <012701c9ea37$aa44b460$fece1d20$@net> Steve, My '60 BT7 is painted Healey Blue over Ivory White. http://www.healeysix.net/colours2.htm provides good examples of duotone colors. Charlie O'Connors -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mackie, Stephen Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 9:14 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Blue white color names I am having my 62 BT7 painted two tone this summer What are the correct blue white color names? Thanks Steve Mackie 62 bt7 67 sprite Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as charlieoc at comcast.net http://www.team.net/archive From PhilRitten at aol.com Wed Jun 10 20:41:48 2009 From: PhilRitten at aol.com (PhilRitten at aol.com) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:41:48 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Adding Alternator to 60 BT7 Message-ID: I have a 60 BT7 which I'm beginning the restoration on. When I got it, the generator was out of the car, and it wasn't running (it still isn't). I since had the generator checked and found out it's bad. I'm thinking that maybe I should just do an alternator conversion right now, rather than paying to have the generator rebuilt. Does anyone have advice on this? Phil **************Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: Now in 6 vibrant colors! Shop Dellbs full line of laptops. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222008777x1201444407/aol?redir=http :%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215566094%3B3786435 8%3Bv) From healey.nut at gmail.com Wed Jun 10 20:43:16 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:43:16 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] British Car Forum Message-ID: Have any of you notice that it's been offline for several days? Wonder what's up.... Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From bspidell at comcast.net Wed Jun 10 20:56:02 2009 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:56:02 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] British Car Forum In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4A307242.1020402@comcast.net> I just posted there an hour or so ago. Had a server timeout, but otherwise it's working fine. bs Alan Seigrist wrote: > Have any of you notice that it's been offline for several days? Wonder > what's up.... > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bspidell at comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com Wed Jun 10 21:02:48 2009 From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins ) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:02:48 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Adding Alternator to 60 BT7 Message-ID: I had the gen armature rewound and put in a new regulator on my BN7 last year. Seemed easiest and lowest cost alternative. Richard of KY BN7. #440 ------Original Message------ From: PhilRitten at aol.com To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Adding Alternator to 60 BT7 Sent: Jun 10, 2009 21:41 I have a 60 BT7 which I'm beginning the restoration on. When I got it, the generator was out of the car, and it wasn't running (it still isn't). I since had the generator checked and found out it's bad. I'm thinking that maybe I should just do an alternator conversion right now, rather than paying to have the generator rebuilt. Does anyone have advice on this? Phil **************Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: Now in 6 vibrant colors! Shop Dellb?s full line of laptops. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222008777x1201444407/aol?redir=http :%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215566094%3B3786435 8%3Bv) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com http://www.team.net/archive Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com Wed Jun 10 21:30:37 2009 From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com (Jean Caron) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:30:37 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Bleeding brakes on BN1 - Message-ID: Listers: Seeking some help in solving a brake problem. I am helping a Club member bleeding the brakes on his '53 BN1 but have been unable to get a hard pedal on the first stroke. On the second stroke, they grab very well but if you wait even for 1 minute, it goes to the floor again on the first stroke. The following has been done: Replaced all 4 wheel cylinders, new repair kit in master cylinder, rear brake liners replaced and of correct thickness. When trying to isolate the problem by pinching the rear brake hose, the front brakes are great and maintain good pedal, so the master cylinder is not the problem. All three brake hoses are practically new(3 years old), not cracked, or showing signs of any leaks. All the brake lines are tight. The problem appears to be at the back but don't know where. Any ideas would be appreciated. Jean Caron Vintage Roadster Restoration Winnipeg, Mb. _________________________________________________________________ Internet explorer 8 lets you browse the web faster. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9655582 From autofarm at cyg.net Wed Jun 10 21:55:00 2009 From: autofarm at cyg.net (Bob Yule) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:55:00 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] conclave --- returning to the USA References: <20090610230129106.UJWU10463@hrndva-omta04.mail.rr.com> <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502F07@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: <49577497375A4A6593C000B2003BE6AB@OFFICE> I have never heard that. Cheers.......Bob Check out our web site www.autofarm.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Freese, Ken" To: ; Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 7:06 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] conclave --- returning to the USA >I have also heard that the Canadians ask if the US driver has ever had a > DUI!!!!!!!! I don't know the consequences if one answers yes. > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as autofarm at cyg.net > > http://www.team.net/archive -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.61/2167 - Release Date: 06/10/09 05:52:00 From hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu Wed Jun 10 22:07:06 2009 From: hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu (Michael Hartfield) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:07:06 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] conclave --- returning to the USA In-Reply-To: <49577497375A4A6593C000B2003BE6AB@OFFICE> Message-ID: I have crossed the border many times and have never been asked questions about having a DUI. Bob Yuleautofarm at cyg.net > I have never heard that. > Cheers.......Bob > Check out our web site www.autofarm.net > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Freese, Ken" > To: ; > Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 7:06 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] conclave --- returning to the USA > > >> I have also heard that the Canadians ask if the US driver has ever had a >> DUI!!!!!!!! I don't know the consequences if one answers yes. >> Ken Freese >> 65 BJ8 >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as autofarm at cyg.net >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > -- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.61/2167 - Release Date: 06/10/09 > 05:52:00 > _______________________________________________ > 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 hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu > > http://www.team.net/archive From rodshepherd at optusnet.com.au Wed Jun 10 22:09:16 2009 From: rodshepherd at optusnet.com.au (Rod Shepherd) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:09:16 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Bleeding brakes on BN1 - In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: G'day mates, An OLD TRICK with BN1s, is to pump them up to obtain a hard pedal, then place a length of wood against the pedal and wedge it so that the pressure is maintained, leave this pedal pressure on for about 24 hours, then see what you have. I think it has something to do with the seals in the rear brake cylinders. Rod in QLD (OZ) -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jean Caron Sent: Thursday, 11 June 2009 1:31 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Bleeding brakes on BN1 - Listers: Seeking some help in solving a brake problem. I am helping a Club member bleeding the brakes on his '53 BN1 but have been unable to get a hard pedal on the first stroke. On the second stroke, they grab very well but if you wait even for 1 minute, it goes to the floor again on the first stroke. The following has been done: Replaced all 4 wheel cylinders, new repair kit in master cylinder, rear brake liners replaced and of correct thickness. When trying to isolate the problem by pinching the rear brake hose, the front brakes are great and maintain good pedal, so the master cylinder is not the problem. All three brake hoses are practically new(3 years old), not cracked, or showing signs of any leaks. All the brake lines are tight. The problem appears to be at the back but don't know where. Any ideas would be appreciated. Jean Caron Vintage Roadster Restoration Winnipeg, Mb. _________________________________________________________________ Internet explorer 8 lets you browse the web faster. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9655582 Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as rodshepherd at optusnet.com.au http://www.team.net/archive From rwil at sbcglobal.net Wed Jun 10 22:16:33 2009 From: rwil at sbcglobal.net (Roland Wilhelmy) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:16:33 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] conclave --- returning to the USA In-Reply-To: References: <49577497375A4A6593C000B2003BE6AB@OFFICE> Message-ID: <0511355i38sh17i5rt8trb9nfqctl5geut@4ax.com> I think the question might be "Have you ever been arrested?" I do know of a person who didn't get to a Healey function in BC because of a long-ago DUI arrest. -Roland On Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:07:06 -0700, you wrote: ::I have crossed the border many times and have never been asked questions ::about having a DUI. :: :: ::Bob Yuleautofarm at cyg.net :: ::> I have never heard that. ::> Cheers.......Bob ::> Check out our web site www.autofarm.net ::> ----- Original Message ----- ::> From: "Freese, Ken" ::> To: ; ::> Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 7:06 PM ::> Subject: Re: [Healeys] conclave --- returning to the USA ::> ::> ::>> I have also heard that the Canadians ask if the US driver has ever had a ::>> DUI!!!!!!!! I don't know the consequences if one answers yes. ::>> Ken Freese ::>> 65 BJ8 ::>> _______________________________________________ ::>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html ::>> ::>> Healeys at autox.team.net ::>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys ::>> ::>> You are subscribed as autofarm at cyg.net ::>> ::>> http://www.team.net/archive ::> ::> ::> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ::> -- ::> ::> ::> ::> No virus found in this incoming message. ::> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com ::> Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.61/2167 - Release Date: 06/10/09 ::> 05:52:00 ::> _______________________________________________ ::> 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 hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu ::> ::> http://www.team.net/archive ::_______________________________________________ ::Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html :: ::Healeys at autox.team.net ::http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys :: ::You are subscribed as rwil at sbcglobal.net :: ::http://www.team.net/archive From greylinn at ozemail.com.au Wed Jun 10 22:24:04 2009 From: greylinn at ozemail.com.au (Peter Linn) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:24:04 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Bleeding brakes on BN1 - In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: You didn't by any chance skim the drums Jean? I had exactly that problem on a Series 2A Landrover - turned out the drums had been skimmed, so oversize linings were necessary - with those, all OK. Cheers Peter Linn Brisbane Oz BN1 Ward Spl coupe BN1 Holden V6 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jean Caron" To: Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 1:30 PM Subject: [Healeys] Bleeding brakes on BN1 - > Listers: > > Seeking some help in solving a brake problem. I am helping a Club member > bleeding the brakes on his '53 BN1 but have been unable to get a hard > pedal on > the first stroke. On the second stroke, they grab very well but if you > wait > even for 1 minute, it goes to the floor again on the first stroke. > > The following has been done: > > Replaced all 4 wheel cylinders, new repair kit in master cylinder, rear > brake > liners replaced and of correct thickness. > > When trying to isolate the problem by pinching the rear brake hose, the > front > brakes are great and maintain good pedal, so the master cylinder is not > the > problem. All three brake hoses are practically new(3 years old), not > cracked, > or showing signs of any leaks. All the brake lines are tight. The problem > appears to be at the back but don't know where. Any ideas would be > appreciated. > > > > Jean Caron > > Vintage Roadster Restoration > > Winnipeg, Mb. > > _________________________________________________________________ > Internet explorer 8 lets you browse the web faster. > http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9655582 > _______________________________________________ > 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 greylinn at ozemail.com.au > > http://www.team.net/archive From richard.ewald at gmail.com Wed Jun 10 23:34:21 2009 From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:34:21 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Bleeding brakes on BN1 - In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: In my experience this is an old trick with many LBCs. MY theory is that there is a small air bubble that won't bleed out with conventional bleeding. It just moves back and forth with your bleeding. By leaving pressure on the pedal overnight or for a day allows this bubble to work it way up the line to almost the master, and then when you take pressure off of the pedal the bubble winds up in the master reservoir. My other thought is back the adjusters way off on the brakes so it takes lots of pedal pumps to get a hard brake pedal. Then when you open a bleed screw the brake return springs will move lots of fluid (and hopefully that #%$^$# bubble) out the bleed screw. $.02 Rick On Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 9:09 PM, Rod Shepherd wrote: > G'day mates, > An OLD TRICK with BN1s, is to pump them up to obtain a hard pedal, then > place a length of wood against the pedal and wedge it so that the pressure > is maintained, leave this pedal pressure on for about 24 hours, then see > what you have. From gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com Thu Jun 11 01:32:44 2009 From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:32:44 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] British Car Forum In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Hi Alan, I haven't seen any problems. Been on it everyday this week. What kind of error do you get? -----Original Message----- Have any of you notice that it's been offline for several days? Wonder what's up.... Alan From coudesluijs at chello.nl Thu Jun 11 01:51:07 2009 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:51:07 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Adding Alternator to 60 BT7 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4A30B76B.3010505@chello.nl> An alternator is the preferred option. You can replace the existing generator by a generator look alike alternator, but they are very pricy. A Lucas 16-18ACR or Delco equivalent was the usual alternator in the late 60's/70's/80's. Found on most British cars (Mini, Triumph, MG, Landrover, Jensen Healey etc.) from that era plus a few other Europeans e.g. SAAB. A partial very simple rewire is at hand as there is no control box neccesary. These Lucas units can be found new for less than $60 in Europe. I do not know the US situation. Kees Oudesluijs NL PhilRitten at aol.com schreef: > I have a 60 BT7 which I'm beginning the restoration on. When I got it, the > generator was out of the car, and it wasn't running (it still isn't). I > since had the generator checked and found out it's bad. I'm thinking that > maybe I should just do an alternator conversion right now, rather than > paying > to have the generator rebuilt. Does anyone have advice on this? > > Phil > **************Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: Now in 6 vibrant colors! Shop Dellbs > full line of laptops. > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222008777x1201444407/aol?redir=http > :%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215566094%3B3786435 > 8%3Bv) > _______________________________________________ > 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 coudesluijs at chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.61/2167 - Release Date: 06/10/09 05:52:00 From coudesluijs at chello.nl Thu Jun 11 01:56:20 2009 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:56:20 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Bleeding brakes on BN1 - In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4A30B8A4.3070209@chello.nl> First thing I would think about is adjusting the rear brakes. If this does not help bleed the brake system with a Gunson's Easybleed or similar, using low air pressure to force the brake fluid through the system. Kees Oudesluijs Jean Caron schreef: > Listers: > > Seeking some help in solving a brake problem. I am helping a Club member > bleeding the brakes on his '53 BN1 but have been unable to get a hard pedal on > the first stroke. On the second stroke, they grab very well but if you wait > even for 1 minute, it goes to the floor again on the first stroke. > > The following has been done: > > Replaced all 4 wheel cylinders, new repair kit in master cylinder, rear brake > liners replaced and of correct thickness. > > When trying to isolate the problem by pinching the rear brake hose, the front > brakes are great and maintain good pedal, so the master cylinder is not the > problem. All three brake hoses are practically new(3 years old), not cracked, > or showing signs of any leaks. All the brake lines are tight. The problem > appears to be at the back but don't know where. Any ideas would be > appreciated. > > > > Jean Caron > > Vintage Roadster Restoration > > Winnipeg, Mb. > > _________________________________________________________________ > Internet explorer 8 lets you browse the web faster. > http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9655582 > _______________________________________________ > 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 coudesluijs at chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.61/2167 - Release Date: 06/10/09 05:52:00 From healey.nut at gmail.com Thu Jun 11 02:15:43 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:15:43 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] British Car Forum In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I think it's probably blocking my IP address. I was able to log in using a US based proxy server.... I sent a note to Basil. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 3:32 PM, Greg Wilkinson < gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com> wrote: > Hi Alan, > I haven't seen any problems. Been on it everyday this week. What kind of > error do you get? > > -----Original Message----- > Have any of you notice that it's been offline for several days? Wonder > what's up.... > > Alan > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Thu Jun 11 02:20:01 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:20:01 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Bleeding brakes on BN1 - In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Leave it to the Bruces to fix it with a chunk of wood and a hammer, well with an exception for DMD of course! Actually great piece of wisdom, will have to give'r a try next time the pedal is soft. Cheers, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 12:09 PM, Rod Shepherd wrote: > G'day mates, > An OLD TRICK with BN1s, is to pump them up to obtain a hard pedal, then > place a length of wood against the pedal and wedge it so that the pressure > is maintained, leave this pedal pressure on for about 24 hours, then see > what you have. > I think it has something to do with the seals in the rear brake cylinders. > Rod in QLD (OZ) > > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto: > healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Jean Caron > Sent: Thursday, 11 June 2009 1:31 PM > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Bleeding brakes on BN1 - > > Listers: > > Seeking some help in solving a brake problem. I am helping a Club member > bleeding the brakes on his '53 BN1 but have been unable to get a hard pedal > on > the first stroke. On the second stroke, they grab very well but if you wait > even for 1 minute, it goes to the floor again on the first stroke. > > The following has been done: > > Replaced all 4 wheel cylinders, new repair kit in master cylinder, rear > brake > liners replaced and of correct thickness. > > When trying to isolate the problem by pinching the rear brake hose, the > front > brakes are great and maintain good pedal, so the master cylinder is not the > problem. All three brake hoses are practically new(3 years old), not > cracked, > or showing signs of any leaks. All the brake lines are tight. The problem > appears to be at the back but don't know where. Any ideas would be > appreciated. > > > > Jean Caron > > Vintage Roadster Restoration > > Winnipeg, Mb. > > _________________________________________________________________ > Internet explorer 8 lets you browse the web faster. > http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9655582 > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rodshepherd at optusnet.com.au > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From thehealeyguy at gmail.com Thu Jun 11 04:12:42 2009 From: thehealeyguy at gmail.com (Bob Abbott) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:12:42 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Engine identification Message-ID: <13df1a4f0906110312k608070caka7ddd64a1a61d2a3@mail.gmail.com> I have a friend who is looking at a 100-6 that has no tag on the block. He is interested in an original car and wants to know if it has the correct engine. Is there any casting numbers on the block that will identify a 100-6 motor vs. a 3000 motor? Follow up question would be - Would a replaced engine block diminish the value of a 100-6 or not? TIA Bob From bighealey at charter.net Thu Jun 11 06:35:41 2009 From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:35:41 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Adding Alternator to 60 BT7 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <2EF5D752C4C3490CBBF656D846BDD060@TRACY> I used Don Lenschow's kit. He lists it for sale on the Texas club site. 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 PhilRitten at aol.com Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 7:42 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Adding Alternator to 60 BT7 I have a 60 BT7 which I'm beginning the restoration on. When I got it, the generator was out of the car, and it wasn't running (it still isn't). I since had the generator checked and found out it's bad. I'm thinking that maybe I should just do an alternator conversion right now, rather than paying to have the generator rebuilt. Does anyone have advice on this? Phil **************Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: Now in 6 vibrant colors! Shop Dellbs full line of laptops. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222008777x1201444407/aol?redir=htt p :%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215566094%3B3786435 8%3Bv) Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as bighealey at charter.net http://www.team.net/archive From bj8Healey at msn.com Thu Jun 11 08:33:43 2009 From: bj8Healey at msn.com (James Sailer) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:33:43 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Le Mans this weekend Message-ID: For all those interested, Le Mans runs this weekend and Speed TV will have pretty nice coverage as well as streaming video. http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/lm24-wednesday-practice-notebook/ http://www.lemans.org/24heuresdumans/pages/accueil_gb.html Good field and will be interesting to see the Audi R15 / Peugeot faceoff,. All classes (LMP1. LMP2, GT1 and GT2) have some really interesting challengers this year. After being at Sebring 12 hrs and then Larry Miller for the Le Mans sprint in May I wish I were in France. Jim Sailer 66 BJ8 From lyon612 at verizon.net Thu Jun 11 08:27:31 2009 From: lyon612 at verizon.net (lyon612 at verizon.net) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:27:31 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Healeys] Bleeding brakes on BN1 - Message-ID: <1612806267.2246956.1244730451187.JavaMail.root@vms244.mailsrvcs.net> /HeCYOv: Permission denied From lyon612 at verizon.net Thu Jun 11 08:53:06 2009 From: lyon612 at verizon.net (lyon612 at verizon.net) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:53:06 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Healeys] Adding Alternator to 60 BT7 Message-ID: <741424353.2250176.1244731986811.JavaMail.root@vms244.mailsrvcs.net> From richard.ewald at gmail.com Thu Jun 11 10:13:09 2009 From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:13:09 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BN2 up for auction Message-ID: Just saw this on the Bring a Trailer website. A 1956 BN2 VIN BN2L 232058 Eng # IB 232058 M with 16,000 original miles is going up for auction in Spring city PA this Saturday. Link to Bring a Trailer story: http://bringatrailer.com/2009/06/10/buried-in-an-estate-sale-1956-healey-100-bn2/#more- Link to auction website: http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=625741 Rick From dan at warner-associates.com Thu Jun 11 14:01:28 2009 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:01:28 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] conclave --- returning to the USA In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I go to Canada all the time and have never been asked if I have a DUI or even heard of someone being asked much more being refused entry. However, it is my understanding that, if you are a US citizen and get an alcohol DUI in Canada, there is the usual large fine, a waiting period, then you have to go to drunk school, and finally pass a test. You can get reinstated and be allowed back in but not until all is properly completed. Now, if you have been inspected and found to have other illegal drugs, it is my understanding, you are not allowed back in ever. I think it is the same rule for US felons. This year we were asked for our passports when we crossed over from Minnesota into Ontario. They always ask about guns, alcohol and tobacco. One other note is at Warroad my buddy with an electronic pain pump had to walk through the main building because they were x raying all the vehicles and boats. He was told the x ray could cause the pump to malfunction. Dan -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael Hartfield Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 11:07 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] conclave --- returning to the USA I have crossed the border many times and have never been asked questions about having a DUI. Bob Yuleautofarm at cyg.net > I have never heard that. > Cheers.......Bob > Check out our web site www.autofarm.net > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Freese, Ken" > To: ; > Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 7:06 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] conclave --- returning to the USA > > >> I have also heard that the Canadians ask if the US driver has ever had a >> DUI!!!!!!!! I don't know the consequences if one answers yes. >> Ken Freese >> 65 BJ8 >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as autofarm at cyg.net >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > -- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.61/2167 - Release Date: 06/10/09 > 05:52:00 > _______________________________________________ > 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 hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as dan at warner-associates.com http://www.team.net/archive From eyera3 at gmail.com Thu Jun 11 14:31:55 2009 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:31:55 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] 1" front anti-sway bar Message-ID: <173126440906111331v588ba1hb7725bc0779c8665@mail.gmail.com> One of the shop teachers had a suspension business. he saw my car in the shop and made me a 1" custom front anti-sway bar. He wants $200.00 for it. Any of you experts have an opinion on how such a thick bar will effect my car and if that's a fair price? If this is a good thing, he can make more. -- I Erbs Portland, OR 1959 BT7 From eyera3 at gmail.com Thu Jun 11 14:33:00 2009 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:33:00 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] test me too please ignore Message-ID: <173126440906111333q5e4c8b7cp6b87ffdfdaf24452@mail.gmail.com> -- I Erbs Portland, OR From eyera3 at gmail.com Thu Jun 11 14:34:19 2009 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:34:19 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] sway bar 1" question Message-ID: <173126440906111334s360cc550t8e9ecf86efb1fba9@mail.gmail.com> One of the shop teachers had a suspension business. he saw my car in the shop and made me a 1" custom front anti-sway bar. He wants $200.00 for it. Any of you experts have an opinion on how such a thick bar will effect my car and if that's a fair price? If this is a good thing, he can make more. On Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 9:13 AM, Richard Ewald wrote: > Just saw this on the Bring a Trailer website. > A 1956 BN2 VIN BN2L 232058 Eng # IB 232058 M with 16,000 original miles is > going up for auction in Spring city PA this Saturday. > Link to Bring a Trailer story: > > http://bringatrailer.com/2009/06/10/buried-in-an-estate-sale-1956-healey-100-bn2/#more- > Link to auction website: > http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=625741 > > Rick > _______________________________________________ > 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 eyera3 at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- I Erbs Portland, OR From coudesluijs at chello.nl Thu Jun 11 14:38:59 2009 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:38:59 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] 1" front anti-sway bar In-Reply-To: <173126440906111331v588ba1hb7725bc0779c8665@mail.gmail.com> References: <173126440906111331v588ba1hb7725bc0779c8665@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <4A316B63.5020506@chello.nl> It will make the car more understeered. I cannot comment on the degree as total leghth and shape will also define the stiffness of the anti roll bar. Kees Oudesluijs I Erbs schreef: > One of the shop teachers had a suspension business. he saw my car in the > shop and made me a 1" custom front anti-sway bar. He wants $200.00 for it. > Any of you experts have an opinion on how such a thick bar will effect my > car and if that's a fair price? If this is a good thing, he can make more. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.62/2168 - Release Date: 06/10/09 18:30:00 From bjsbj8 at gmail.com Thu Jun 11 14:51:12 2009 From: bjsbj8 at gmail.com (Bob Johnson) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:51:12 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Windshield wiper blades Message-ID: Has anyone found a local source in the US for wiper blades, wiper blade refills. Local as in Advance, autozone, etc.? If so, Who? Bob Johnson BJ8 From bspidell at comcast.net Thu Jun 11 14:56:31 2009 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:56:31 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] 1" front anti-sway bar In-Reply-To: <173126440906111331v588ba1hb7725bc0779c8665@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <639429333.3340871244753791218.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> I put this one on my BJ8: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ACO-801/ The car stays flatter in corners. It may understeer a bit more, but I can't tell in the type of driving I do (spirited at times, but no track work). I think the steering got a bit heavier, but I offset that with Torrington bearings for the king pins from BCS. I run 185/70 radials on 6" rims. The Addco kit is very well made, and complete. You'll probably have to carve out a notch in your bumper brackets to make room for the larger bar. I talked to someone at Addco before I bought; it's a family-owned, American company--top notch. Very good service (Summit was back-ordered for a couple weeks). I wouldn't want anything stiffer than this. bs ----- Original Message ----- From: "I Erbs" To: Healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 1:31:55 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [Healeys] 1" front anti-sway bar One of the shop teachers had a suspension business. he saw my car in the shop and made me a 1" custom front anti-sway bar. He wants $200.00 for it. Any of you experts have an opinion on how such a thick bar will effect my car and if that's a fair price? If this is a good thing, he can make more. -- I Erbs Portland, OR 1959 BT7 _______________________________________________ From bspidell at comcast.net Thu Jun 11 14:57:34 2009 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:57:34 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] 1" front anti-sway bar In-Reply-To: <173126440906111331v588ba1hb7725bc0779c8665@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <1783687342.3341131244753854132.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> One more thing: if you put in a stiffer sway bar--or even urethane bushings on the links--you'll likely break stock links. bs ----- Original Message ----- From: "I Erbs" To: Healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 1:31:55 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [Healeys] 1" front anti-sway bar One of the shop teachers had a suspension business. he saw my car in the shop and made me a 1" custom front anti-sway bar. He wants $200.00 for it. Any of you experts have an opinion on how such a thick bar will effect my car and if that's a fair price? If this is a good thing, he can make more. -- I Erbs Portland, OR 1959 BT7 _______________________________________________ From bspidell at comcast.net Thu Jun 11 15:05:20 2009 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:05:20 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Windshield wiper blades In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <1164545292.3343921244754320682.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> My favorite local auto parts store can get these in 10": http://www.tricoproducts.com/brochure.cfm?brochure=187&location_id=65 I haven't bought any, but at $12-13 each they're comparable to what Moss sells (maybe a bit higher quality). I've looked but can't find refills for the small blades; at best, you can get a longer one then cut it--sometimes that doesn't work so well and it's a PITA (I've noticed a lot of places don't carry much if any in the way of refills these days). Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Johnson" To: "Healeys" Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 1:51:12 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [Healeys] Windshield wiper blades Has anyone found a local source in the US for wiper blades, wiper blade refills. Local as in Advance, autozone, etc.? If so, Who? Bob Johnson BJ8 From rjh.co at tx.rr.com Thu Jun 11 15:15:01 2009 From: rjh.co at tx.rr.com (rjhco) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:15:01 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] 1" front anti-sway bar In-Reply-To: <173126440906111331v588ba1hb7725bc0779c8665@mail.gmail.com> References: <173126440906111331v588ba1hb7725bc0779c8665@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <005701c9ead9$aeffc3d0$0cff4b70$@co@tx.rr.com> The effect of increasing the diameter of your car's front anti-roll (anti-sway) bar is tied to other chassis and suspension components of your car. The principal change will be to reduce body roll at the front of the car (generally good to a point) and transfer weight (not always good). The result can be increased understeer or increased oversteer depending on the balance of the car prior to the bar change. With a soft chassis and body, the rear of the car will see more roll than before the change, which may increase or reduce grip at the rear of the car, depending on the car's dynamics. The ultimate purpose of front and rear sway bars is to balance the car's roll couple distribution, which, in turn, is initially determined by the car's static weight distribution, the stiffness of the chassis, the front and rear spring rates, the front and rear roll centers, Panhard bar or Watt's link location, type of rear axle and suspension set up of the front and rear axles. A front sway bar that is too stiff is detrimental to handling by causing too much loss of grip on the front inside wheel (that is why some say it promotes understeer). What is too much depends on the car and how it handles before and after the change. Best regards, Jim Hockert Dallas, TX BJ8 Open Roads From bighealey at charter.net Thu Jun 11 15:15:59 2009 From: bighealey at charter.net (bighealey at charter.net) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:15:59 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] sway bar 1" question In-Reply-To: <173126440906111334s360cc550t8e9ecf86efb1fba9@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <20090611171559.LSWFP.107229.root@mp16> Compare against Dennis Welsh sway bar kits: http://www.bighealey.co.uk/category/catalogues/austin-healey/suspension/front-suspension?page=1 My opinion is do not put a 1 inch on a road car. Way overkill. ---- I Erbs wrote: > One of the shop teachers had a suspension business. he saw my car in the > shop and made me a 1" custom front anti-sway bar. He wants $200.00 for it. > Any of you experts have an opinion on how such a thick bar will effect my > car and if that's a fair price? If this is a good thing, he can make more. > > On Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 9:13 AM, Richard Ewald wrote: > > > Just saw this on the Bring a Trailer website. > > A 1956 BN2 VIN BN2L 232058 Eng # IB 232058 M with 16,000 original miles is > > going up for auction in Spring city PA this Saturday. > > Link to Bring a Trailer story: > > > > http://bringatrailer.com/2009/06/10/buried-in-an-estate-sale-1956-healey-100-bn2/#more- > > Link to auction website: > > http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=625741 > > > > Rick > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 eyera3 at gmail.com > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > > > > > -- > I Erbs > Portland, OR > _______________________________________________ > 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 bighealey at charter.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com Thu Jun 11 15:36:04 2009 From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:36:04 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] New BN4 to add to the list? Message-ID: A friend of mine here in just purchased BN4L 27544 in a restoration mode including an engine in pieces (not original) but otherwise mostly intact. Does this VIN show up on any list? Richard of KY BN7 #440 _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail. has ever-growing storage! Dont worry about storage limits. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Storage?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial _Storage_062009 From ahbn6 at verizon.net Thu Jun 11 15:04:09 2009 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:04:09 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Windshield wiper blades In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <003801c9ead8$2a87d3f0$7f977bd0$@net> >From my web site: Tridon All Season-Plus Part Number 83P-18R Will make four blades. Refil includes a backplate that fits the holder on a BT7. There is a clip on one end to keep it in place. Slightly deform the plastic on the other end with a soldering iron to keep the blade retained. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Johnson Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 4:51 PM To: Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Windshield wiper blades Has anyone found a local source in the US for wiper blades, wiper blade refills. Local as in Advance, autozone, etc.? If so, Who? Bob Johnson BJ8 Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as ahbn6 at verizon.net http://www.team.net/archive From jessmd1 at comcast.net Thu Jun 11 16:22:29 2009 From: jessmd1 at comcast.net (Jess Power) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:22:29 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] radiator leak Message-ID: My BN1 radiator is leaking near the top where I placed a thermostat in it for an aftermarket fan.I would like to try a sealant to stop the leak.Is there one that works best? From bighealey at charter.net Thu Jun 11 16:35:22 2009 From: bighealey at charter.net (bighealey at charter.net) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:35:22 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] radiator leak In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20090611183522.O2JMR.113550.root@mp06> Braising if it is a bung. Permatex thread sealant if it is a threaded sender unit. ---- Jess Power wrote: > My BN1 radiator is leaking near the top where I placed a thermostat > in it for an aftermarket fan.I would like to try a sealant to stop the > leak.Is there one that works best? > _______________________________________________ > 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 bighealey at charter.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From jstmorris at yahoo.com Thu Jun 11 16:55:17 2009 From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:55:17 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Windshield wiper blades Message-ID: <168260.7624.qm@web30306.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Bob; This should help you. http://tinyurl.com/mukyk5 or http://www.ahcso.com/TechTalk/WiperBladeRubberReplacement/Wiper%20Blade-rubbe r%20replacement.pdf --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7 J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --- On Thu, 6/11/09, Bob Johnson wrote: << Has anyone found a local source in the US for wiper blades, wiper blade refills. Local as in Advance, autozone, etc.? If so, Who? >> __________________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com. [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/pdf which had a name of Wiper Blade-rubber replacement [Update 1].pdf] From healey.nut at gmail.com Thu Jun 11 17:02:41 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:02:41 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] radiator leak In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Jess - There is a little rubber gasket with a slot cut in it which is sold - exactly and specifically for this application. This gasket makes all the difference in the world. It should be sold somwhere, probably with someone who deals in the fans and thermostats. Alan On 6/12/09, Jess Power wrote: > My BN1 radiator is leaking near the top where I placed a thermostat > in it for an aftermarket fan.I would like to try a sealant to stop the > leak.Is there one that works best? > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From jessmd1 at comcast.net Thu Jun 11 16:18:54 2009 From: jessmd1 at comcast.net (Jess Power) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:18:54 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] radiator leak Message-ID: <4E5D25C7-9D6A-44E8-890E-D27501B7A7EC@comcast.net> I have placed an aftermarket Hayden fan in my '54 BN1 The radiator is now leaking where I placed the thermostat into it. I want to try a sealant before taking the radiator out of the car.Is there a sealant that is the best and could it hurt anything to try this? From richchrysler at quickclic.net Thu Jun 11 20:35:29 2009 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:35:29 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Today's Paper References: <728DBE820EA44100B94E664527BE36A6@Gateway2> Message-ID: <011101c9eb06$7365c3b0$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> This article appeared in the Toronto's Globe and Mail newspaper yesterday about one of our Southern Ontario members, Blair Harber. Of course as with anything composed by a newspaper reporter, some of the facts and names are a bit off the mark. Just the same, it highlights some significant Healeys which will be in attendance at the Kingston, Ontario Conclave being held June 21 through 25th. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/auto/a-british-classic-gets-a-masters-touch/ article1176731/ [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of image003.gif] From jessmd1 at comcast.net Thu Jun 11 17:38:56 2009 From: jessmd1 at comcast.net (Jess Power) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:38:56 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] negative ground conversion Message-ID: <0EF80250-2A69-43C9-8F4E-1EDC66C88024@comcast.net> Converting a BN1 from positive to negative ground.Three wires to connect------- black,red from the negative ground pertronix ignitor and a solid white from the wire harness.The coil is marked SW on one side and CB on the other.How do I hook these wires up? From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca Thu Jun 11 17:51:33 2009 From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek Sharp) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:51:33 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Today's Paper References: <728DBE820EA44100B94E664527BE36A6@Gateway2> <011101c9eb06$7365c3b0$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> Message-ID: Thanks Rich - that is pretty cool. Mirek '60 BT7 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" Subject: Re: [Healeys] Today's Paper From tomfelts at windstream.net Thu Jun 11 18:03:57 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:03:57 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Today's Paper Message-ID: <20090611190357.XFUN3.421219.root@ispmxfep16-z02> Here's a tinyurl for it. http://tinyurl.com/kw4mrp Should work better. tom ---- Rich C wrote: > This article appeared in the Toronto's Globe and Mail newspaper yesterday > about one of our Southern Ontario members, Blair Harber. Of course as with > anything composed by a newspaper reporter, some of the facts and names are a > bit off the mark. Just the same, it highlights some significant Healeys which > will be in attendance at the Kingston, Ontario Conclave being held June 21 > through 25th. > > > http://www.theglobeandmail.com/auto/a-british-classic-gets-a-masters-touch/ > article1176731/ > > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of image003.gif] > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From lyon612 at verizon.net Thu Jun 11 20:54:51 2009 From: lyon612 at verizon.net (Douglas Lyon) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:54:51 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Hello Message-ID: Hello From richchrysler at quickclic.net Fri Jun 12 09:26:33 2009 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:26:33 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] New BN4 to add to the list? References: Message-ID: <014601c9eb72$2b39d7e0$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> Richard, Get your friend to join this email group so we can keep in touch. We are just beginning a full restoration on BN4L-O-28797 so we can probably be of good benefit to each other as we wade through the process of getting two very early BN4's right, which quite frankly up to now has been very rarely done. According to the BMIHT certificate, 28797, with batch and body 3052/326 was built 25 October, 1956. When was 27544 built and what's her Body number? Most folks yield to temptation to install the later cylinder head for the added horsepower, and another interesting piece of Healey development gets lost. I am looking for a complete engine assembly as well including carbs and linkages. The original block has gone west and a lot of other details are missing, including the locking door handle and mechanisms. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Collins" To: "Webmeister" Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 2:36 PM Subject: [Healeys] New BN4 to add to the list? >A friend of mine here in just purchased BN4L 27544 in a restoration mode > including an engine in pieces (not original) but otherwise mostly intact. > Does this VIN show up on any list? > > > > Richard of KY > > BN7 #440 > > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail. has ever-growing storage! Dont worry about storage limits. > http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Storage?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial > _Storage_062009 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From bighealey at charter.net Fri Jun 12 08:18:59 2009 From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:18:59 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Butt ugly Message-ID: I cannot help but comment on just how butt ugly this version of a hardtop is. Ebay 280354738647 It looks like a funeral hearse. Tracy From jculphealey at yahoo.com Fri Jun 12 08:19:14 2009 From: jculphealey at yahoo.com (Jim Culp) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:19:14 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 Message-ID: <237917.77323.qm@web46301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> I heard about the price paid for a '66 Tanner BJ8 finished in Metallic Golden Beige and red interior- I was excited that the prices are staying up. I read about the sale in Automobile Magazine where they stated correctly that it was a '66 redone in the '67 Anniversary color "Metallic Golden Beige". Then I look up the auction information and it reads "Finished in the spectacular and original rare factory color scheme of Metallic Golden Beige with Red Ambla trim." I was pretty surprised- got me wondering if the buyer thought this was a "real" MGB car and paid a premium as a result? Since Automobile Mag knew it wasn't an original MGB car can one assume the buyer did as well? Lot # 674 http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/currentcarlist.as px?aid=284&sd=04/09/2009&ed=04/11/2009 From eyera3 at gmail.com Fri Jun 12 08:39:45 2009 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:39:45 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BN2 up for auction new information Message-ID: <173126440906120739i58632037pe8f59841188cbe74@mail.gmail.com> I submitted a bid, Got a call last night telling me the listing was wrong. car HAS 116,000 MILES, wrong seats, painted 3 times, engine will not start, floor and some fender rust.... anyone have an idea what this is worth? Ira Erbs 59 BT7 35 years On Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 9:13 AM, Richard Ewald wrote: > Just saw this on the Bring a Trailer website. > A 1956 BN2 VIN BN2L 232058 Eng # IB 232058 M with 16,000 original miles is > going up for auction in Spring city PA this Saturday. > Link to Bring a Trailer story: > > http://bringatrailer.com/2009/06/10/buried-in-an-estate-sale-1956-healey-100-bn2/#more- > Link to auction website: > http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=625741 > > Rick > _______________________________________________ > 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 eyera3 at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- I Erbs Portland, OR From eyera3 at gmail.com Fri Jun 12 08:46:41 2009 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:46:41 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 In-Reply-To: <237917.77323.qm@web46301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <237917.77323.qm@web46301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <173126440906120746q547579bcm131aa33a8dff7e28@mail.gmail.com> 110,000 for a 65 too. plus 21,00+ for a moke!!! wow Ira Erbs 59 BT7 On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 7:19 AM, Jim Culp wrote: > I heard about the price paid for a '66 Tanner BJ8 finished in Metallic > Golden > Beige and red interior- I was excited that the prices are staying up. I > read > about the sale in Automobile Magazine where they stated correctly that it > was > a '66 redone in the '67 Anniversary color "Metallic Golden Beige". > > Then I look up the auction information and it reads "Finished in the > spectacular and original rare factory color scheme of Metallic Golden Beige > with Red Ambla trim." > > I was pretty surprised- got me wondering if the buyer thought this was a > "real" MGB car and paid a premium as a result? Since Automobile Mag knew > it > wasn't an original MGB car can one assume the buyer did as well? > > Lot # 674 > > http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/currentcarlist.as > px?aid=284&sd=04/09/2009&ed=04/11/2009 > _______________________________________________ > 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 eyera3 at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- I Erbs Portland, OR From bspidell at comcast.net Fri Jun 12 08:51:56 2009 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:51:56 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] BN2 up for auction new information In-Reply-To: <173126440906120739i58632037pe8f59841188cbe74@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <1704905192.3594001244818316715.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Since it has a different colored splash apron there's a good chance it has had front end damage as well. Like any 'collectible,' it's worth what someone is willing to pay for it. That said, and with the interest in Healeys apparently holding, I would expect it to go around $15K, give or take a couple K. At that, you could put $30-40K into a restoration--assuming you 'farm' it out--and have a car worth about what you've put into it. Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "I Erbs" To: "Richard Ewald" Cc: "Healey List" Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 7:39:45 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN2 up for auction new information I submitted a bid, Got a call last night telling me the listing was wrong. car HAS 116,000 MILES, wrong seats, painted 3 times, engine will not start, floor and some fender rust.... anyone have an idea what this is worth? Ira Erbs 59 BT7 35 years On Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 9:13 AM, Richard Ewald wrote: > Just saw this on the Bring a Trailer website. > A 1956 BN2 VIN BN2L 232058 Eng # IB 232058 M with 16,000 original miles is > going up for auction in Spring city PA this Saturday. > Link to Bring a Trailer story: > > http://bringatrailer.com/2009/06/10/buried-in-an-estate-sale-1956-healey-100-bn2/#more- > Link to auction website: > http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=625741 > > Rick From pete_groh at yahoo.com Fri Jun 12 09:55:37 2009 From: pete_groh at yahoo.com (Pete Groh) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:55:37 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] =?utf-8?q?radiator__leaking_=E2=80=93_Black_Pepper?= Message-ID: <404103.20054.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Off one of the posting on a car discussion site, for a quick repair of the leak in the Radiator, put in some Black Pepper. In making a long trip, or just a extra quick fix may want to make a Note. Pete Groh (KeyGuy) Ellicott City MD From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk Fri Jun 12 09:56:51 2009 From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:56:51 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Butt ugly In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000001c9eb76$66a49460$33edbd20$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk> Agreed. Hope we aren't offending all the "proud owners". Simon -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tracy Drummond Sent: 12 June 2009 15:19 To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Butt ugly I cannot help but comment on just how butt ugly this version of a hardtop is. Ebay 280354738647 It looks like a funeral hearse. Tracy Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk http://www.team.net/archive From bighealey at charter.net Fri Jun 12 10:01:29 2009 From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:01:29 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Butt ugly In-Reply-To: <000001c9eb76$66a49460$33edbd20$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk> Message-ID: <8EF9233E99114EF7B434D03F8FFDF82B@TRACY> Sorry if I offended any one. If it makes owners of these lovely hardtops feel any better I once owned an AMC Pacer. Affectionately dubbed "The Fish Bowl". Gawd what was I thinking? Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org -----Original Message----- From: Simon Lachlan [mailto:simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk] Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 8:57 AM To: 'Tracy Drummond'; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: RE: [Healeys] Butt ugly Agreed. Hope we aren't offending all the "proud owners". Simon -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tracy Drummond Sent: 12 June 2009 15:19 To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Butt ugly I cannot help but comment on just how butt ugly this version of a hardtop is. Ebay 280354738647 It looks like a funeral hearse. Tracy Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk http://www.team.net/archive From MBran89793 at aol.com Fri Jun 12 10:05:07 2009 From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:05:07 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Butt ugly Message-ID: In a message dated 6/12/2009 10:19:29 AM Eastern Daylight Time, bighealey at charter.net writes: It looks like a funeral hearse. I prefer the term Butt Ugly best. **************Shop Dellbs full line of Laptops now starting at $349! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221881320x1201406166/aol?redir=http :%2F%2 Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215218036%3B37264217%3Bz) From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Fri Jun 12 10:06:30 2009 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:06:30 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 In-Reply-To: <173126440906120746q547579bcm131aa33a8dff7e28@mail.gmail.com> References: <237917.77323.qm@web46301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> <173126440906120746q547579bcm131aa33a8dff7e28@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <471534970906120906l6aaeb54q599725bad08dd093@mail.gmail.com> There's been a lot of controversy about Barrett-Jackson practices over the past few years, but it's generally hushed up pretty quickly. I don't know who buys the Tanner cars, I can say thy are pretty, but not anywhere near as accurate or correct as they are supposed to be. I remember the one that was or sale in Scottsdale a year or two ago. It was supposedly Gold certified for originality, but just by looking at it you could tell it wasn't correct enough for that level of certification. As with most things at Barrett-Jackson these days it's no longer about the cars themselves, but more about throwing scads of money around and who has the deepest pockets. I normally attend Scottsdale annually, but I think this year I may go to Russo & Steele instead. Jody -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) 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 jodyfkerr at gmail.com Fri Jun 12 10:07:30 2009 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:07:30 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] =?windows-1252?q?radiator_leaking_=96_Black_Pepper?= In-Reply-To: <404103.20054.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <404103.20054.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <471534970906120907j5afc0c76ndace1459e943dd3@mail.gmail.com> Is that like the old trick of putting an Egg in the radiator? Jody On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 8:55 AM, Pete Groh wrote: > Off one of the posting on a car discussion site, for a quick repair of the > leak in the Radiator, put in some Black Pepper. In making a long trip, or > just a extra quick fix may want to make a Note. > > Pete Groh (KeyGuy) Ellicott > City MD > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jodyfkerr at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) 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 jodyfkerr at gmail.com Fri Jun 12 10:10:11 2009 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:10:11 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Butt ugly In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <471534970906120910s16887c8o66e5cda9219b0856@mail.gmail.com> It immediately brought to mind the jag-hearse from Harold and Maude. Now I need to go watch that. Jody On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 9:05 AM, wrote: > In a message dated 6/12/2009 10:19:29 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > bighealey at charter.net writes: > > It looks like a funeral hearse. > > > > I prefer the term Butt Ugly best. > **************Shop Dellb s full line of Laptops now starting at $349! > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221881320x1201406166/aol?redir=http > :%2F%2 > Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215218036%3B37264217%3Bz) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jodyfkerr at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) 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 sbyers at ec.rr.com Fri Jun 12 10:25:40 2009 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:25:40 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 In-Reply-To: <237917.77323.qm@web46301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <237917.77323.qm@web46301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <001501c9eb7a$6d815620$48840260$@rr.com> Jim, I would hope that anyone who was ready to shell out big bucks for an "authentic" Metallic Golden Beige car (or any other BJ8 for that matter) might check in with the BJ8 registry first. The registry has the VINs, body numbers, and engine numbers for all of the original MGB cars, as well as records for 7,204 total BJ8s. Too bad Barrett-Jackson doesn't see the need to give the identification of the cars in their description. 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 Jim Culp Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 10:19 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 I heard about the price paid for a '66 Tanner BJ8 finished in Metallic Golden Beige and red interior- I was excited that the prices are staying up. I read about the sale in Automobile Magazine where they stated correctly that it was a '66 redone in the '67 Anniversary color "Metallic Golden Beige". Then I look up the auction information and it reads "Finished in the spectacular and original rare factory color scheme of Metallic Golden Beige with Red Ambla trim." I was pretty surprised- got me wondering if the buyer thought this was a "real" MGB car and paid a premium as a result? Since Automobile Mag knew it wasn't an original MGB car can one assume the buyer did as well? Lot # 674 http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/currentcarlist.a s px?aid=284&sd=04/09/2009&ed=04/11/2009 From pieters at pt.lu Fri Jun 12 10:34:32 2009 From: pieters at pt.lu (Pieter and Linda) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:34:32 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Butt ugly Message-ID: <9F2DDEF7-A7E1-49B1-A9B9-53B86EE0D728@pt.lu> I have one of these hardtops. It came with the car. It is stuffed high in the roof of my shed back in OZ. I am sure my car went up in values the day I brought it home and removed the hardtop:) cheers Pieter PS Anybody want to buy it? From medlabinc at msn.com Fri Jun 12 10:53:14 2009 From: medlabinc at msn.com (Dick Matson) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:53:14 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Butt ugly Message-ID: That's a good one. Dick Matson / Bj8 ----- Original Message ----- From: Pieter and Linda To: healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 9:34 AM Subject: [Healeys] Butt ugly I have one of these hardtops. It came with the car. It is stuffed high in the roof of my shed back in OZ. I am sure my car went up in values the day I brought it home and removed the hardtop:) cheers Pieter From ahbn6 at verizon.net Fri Jun 12 10:57:18 2009 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:57:18 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Butt ugly In-Reply-To: <8EF9233E99114EF7B434D03F8FFDF82B@TRACY> References: <000001c9eb76$66a49460$33edbd20$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk> <8EF9233E99114EF7B434D03F8FFDF82B@TRACY> Message-ID: <000601c9eb7e$d8b1fe00$8a15fa00$@net> Wasn't that the car that looked like a tennis shoe? John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tracy Drummond Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 12:01 PM To: 'Simon Lachlan'; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Butt ugly Sorry if I offended any one. If it makes owners of these lovely hardtops feel any better I once owned an AMC Pacer. Affectionately dubbed "The Fish Bowl". Gawd what was I thinking? Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org -----Original Message----- From: Simon Lachlan [mailto:simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk] Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 8:57 AM To: 'Tracy Drummond'; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: RE: [Healeys] Butt ugly Agreed. Hope we aren't offending all the "proud owners". Simon -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tracy Drummond Sent: 12 June 2009 15:19 To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Butt ugly I cannot help but comment on just how butt ugly this version of a hardtop is. Ebay 280354738647 It looks like a funeral hearse. Tracy Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as ahbn6 at verizon.net http://www.team.net/archive From ahbn6 at verizon.net Fri Jun 12 10:59:07 2009 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:59:07 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 In-Reply-To: <001501c9eb7a$6d815620$48840260$@rr.com> References: <237917.77323.qm@web46301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> <001501c9eb7a$6d815620$48840260$@rr.com> Message-ID: <000701c9eb7f$19bf6f40$4d3e4dc0$@net> Yes, but who outside of the Healey fraternity knows about the registries. And, even if BJ knew about it, would they check or would they just try to pump the car up for a profit? Rather than to blame BJ I would blame Tanner for turning out cars that are not correct but passing them off as such. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of BJ8 Healeys Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 12:26 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 Jim, I would hope that anyone who was ready to shell out big bucks for an "authentic" Metallic Golden Beige car (or any other BJ8 for that matter) might check in with the BJ8 registry first. The registry has the VINs, body numbers, and engine numbers for all of the original MGB cars, as well as records for 7,204 total BJ8s. Too bad Barrett-Jackson doesn't see the need to give the identification of the cars in their description. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC -----Original From mbruce6 at cogeco.ca Fri Jun 12 12:05:45 2009 From: mbruce6 at cogeco.ca (Mal Bruce) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:05:45 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 References: <237917.77323.qm@web46301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><001501c9eb7a$6d815620$48840260$@rr.com> <000701c9eb7f$19bf6f40$4d3e4dc0$@net> Message-ID: I believe I heard the speed channel guy say the Heritage certificate was on the car and showed that it was originally white. Mal ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Sims" To: "'BJ8 Healeys'" ; Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 12:59 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 > Yes, but who outside of the Healey fraternity knows about the registries. > And, even if BJ knew about it, would they check or would they just try to > pump the car up for a profit? Rather than to blame BJ I would blame Tanner > for turning out cars that are not correct but passing them off as such. > > John Sims, BN6 > Aberdeen, NJ > > http://www.healey6.com > > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of BJ8 Healeys > Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 12:26 PM > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 > > Jim, I would hope that anyone who was ready to shell out big bucks for an > "authentic" Metallic Golden Beige car (or any other BJ8 for that matter) > might check in with the BJ8 registry first. The registry has the VINs, > body > numbers, and engine numbers for all of the original MGB cars, as well as > records for 7,204 total BJ8s. > Too bad Barrett-Jackson doesn't see the need to give the identification of > the cars in their description. > > Steve Byers > HBJ8L/36666 > BJ8 Registry > Havelock, NC > > -----Original > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mbruce6 at cogeco.ca > > http://www.team.net/archive -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.65/2171 - Release Date: 06/12/09 05:55:00 From shop at justbrits.com Fri Jun 12 12:09:28 2009 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:09:28 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 In-Reply-To: <237917.77323.qm@web46301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <<"Finished in the spectacular and original rare factory color scheme of Metallic Golden Beige with Red Ambla trim.">> I love sentences like that!! It's just like the true definition of "re-stored"!! All THAT means is that "I lost my storage in this place so I TR-stored it over there"!!! That said, I think you gents will concede that Mike Joy IS a VERY informed/knowledgeable LBC guy(?); a car like above that I WATCHED (& LISTENED to) went across the block with Mike reading FROM the car's BMIHT Cert. saying it WAS a Ivory White with Black Ambla trim & black hood!! Tanner car!! IIRC, it went for $139k. Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com From thehartnetts at earthlink.net Fri Jun 12 12:25:42 2009 From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:25:42 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] radiator leak In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I have alway been leery about putting a stop-leak in the radiator. If it will plug up a hole in the radiator, I have felt that it could plug up other holes in the cooling system such as the water passages in the block and head, the heater valve(s), and radiator drain valve. I would only do it as an emergency measure, repair the problem, and flush the cooling system ASAP. (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 From pollpete at ix.netcom.com Fri Jun 12 12:38:07 2009 From: pollpete at ix.netcom.com (P.M. Pollock) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:38:07 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] radiator leak In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4A32A08F.8090006@ix.netcom.com> My BJ7 had a radiator leak I could never manage to get a solder to keep shut. At various times over the years I tried stop leak products. Most seemed to put in some sort of particulate material that would swell somewhat in water. Some worked -more or less- for a time. Over the years my faithful beast ran hotter and hotter. When I finally tore down the engine in year 25 I found the dead spaces in the water jacket - around the base of each cylinder and up as much as half way- to be filled with a deposit roughly the texture of soggy newsprint. Fine insulation preventing cooling. So I do not recommend commercial stop leaks. However, I must admit that the pepper idea sounds intriguing in that I suspect it would stay in suspension and not deposit. Cheers, Pete Pollock Palo Alto, CA, USA Len and/or Marge Hartnett wrote: > I have alway been leery about putting a stop-leak in the radiator. If > it will plug up a hole in the radiator, I have felt that it could plug > up other holes in the cooling system such as the water passages in the > block and head, the heater valve(s), and radiator drain valve. I > would only do it as an emergency measure, repair the problem, and > flush the cooling system ASAP. > > (The Other) Len > Vacaville, CA, USA > 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as pollpete at ix.netcom.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. 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(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221881320x1201406166/aol?redir=http :%2F%2 Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215218036%3B37264217%3Bz) From scvc70 at epix.net Fri Jun 12 13:24:46 2009 From: scvc70 at epix.net (Carr&Edwards) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:24:46 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?radiator_leaking_-_Black_Pepper?= References: <404103.20054.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <471534970906120907j5afc0c76ndace1459e943dd3@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <1695BCFA245F46539812CEB15B51A2A9@S0026273562> It's an old-time cure -- we were told about it by the owner of a 1913 Stutz Bearcat, and it does work (if the leak(s) aren't too large). Sarah Carr BN1 in PA Original Message ----- From: "Jody Kerr" To: "Pete Groh" Cc: Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 12:07 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] radiator leaking - Black Pepper > Is that like the old trick of putting an Egg in the radiator? > > Jody > > On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 8:55 AM, Pete Groh wrote: >> Off one of the posting on a car discussion site, for a quick repair of >> the >> leak in the Radiator, put in some Black Pepper. In making a long trip, >> or >> just a extra quick fix may want to make a Note. >> >> Pete Groh (KeyGuy) Ellicott >> City MD >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as jodyfkerr at gmail.com >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> > > > > -- > http://www.theymightberacing.com/ > 1953 Studebaker Champion > 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) > 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) > 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) > 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) > 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 > _______________________________________________ > 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 scvc70 at epix.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From sbyers at ec.rr.com Fri Jun 12 13:26:15 2009 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:26:15 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 In-Reply-To: <000701c9eb7f$19bf6f40$4d3e4dc0$@net> References: <237917.77323.qm@web46301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> <001501c9eb7a$6d815620$48840260$@rr.com> <000701c9eb7f$19bf6f40$4d3e4dc0$@net> Message-ID: <001901c9eb93$a7ced640$f76c82c0$@rr.com> I'm afraid my comment was misinterpreted, John. Barrett-Jackson is a business that is into the cars only for a profit and could not be expected to care which car is which or to know about the Healey registries. I wasn't saying B-J should check with the registries about the provenance or validity of a car; but anyone who is interested in buying a BJ8 should be aware of the registry and should check to see if there is any record of the car. Whoever bought that Sage Green BJ8 a couple years ago for 100K+ might have been interested to know before they laid out their money that the original car with that VIN was parted out, with only the I.D. plates retained. Of course, you know that Healeys are not in the Car Fax system. My only criticism of B-J is that they do not identify by VIN the cars they have up for auction. That may not be a significant issue for most people/prospective buyers, but I think it should be. A VIN gives a car a history, especially if there is a registry that tracks them through the years. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA -----Original Message----- From: John Sims [mailto:ahbn6 at verizon.net] Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 12:59 PM To: 'BJ8 Healeys'; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: RE: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 Yes, but who outside of the Healey fraternity knows about the registries. And, even if BJ knew about it, would they check or would they just try to pump the car up for a profit? Rather than to blame BJ I would blame Tanner for turning out cars that are not correct but passing them off as such. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of BJ8 Healeys Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 12:26 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 Jim, I would hope that anyone who was ready to shell out big bucks for an "authentic" Metallic Golden Beige car (or any other BJ8 for that matter) might check in with the BJ8 registry first. The registry has the VINs, body numbers, and engine numbers for all of the original MGB cars, as well as records for 7,204 total BJ8s. Too bad Barrett-Jackson doesn't see the need to give the identification of the cars in their description. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC -----Original From eyera3 at gmail.com Fri Jun 12 13:35:29 2009 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:35:29 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] radiator leaking - Black Pepper In-Reply-To: <1695BCFA245F46539812CEB15B51A2A9@S0026273562> References: <404103.20054.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <471534970906120907j5afc0c76ndace1459e943dd3@mail.gmail.com> <1695BCFA245F46539812CEB15B51A2A9@S0026273562> Message-ID: <173126440906121235m7df7b82axf04bccafc7fe7c78@mail.gmail.com> I preferred red pepper. Myth Busters showed that an egg works too. I have sealed leaking head gaskets with fine red pepper On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 12:24 PM, Carr&Edwards wrote: > It's an old-time cure -- we were told about it by the owner of a 1913 Stutz > Bearcat, and it does work (if the leak(s) aren't too large). > > Sarah Carr > BN1 in PA > > > > > > Original Message ----- From: "Jody Kerr" > To: "Pete Groh" > Cc: > Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 12:07 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] radiator leaking - Black Pepper > > > Is that like the old trick of putting an Egg in the radiator? >> >> Jody >> >> On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 8:55 AM, Pete Groh wrote: >> >>> Off one of the posting on a car discussion site, for a quick repair of >>> the >>> leak in the Radiator, put in some Black Pepper. In making a long trip, >>> or >>> just a extra quick fix may want to make a Note. >>> >>> Pete Groh (KeyGuy) Ellicott >>> City MD >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> >>> Healeys at autox.team.net >>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >>> >>> You are subscribed as jodyfkerr at gmail.com >>> >>> http://www.team.net/archive >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> http://www.theymightberacing.com/ >> 1953 Studebaker Champion >> 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) >> 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) >> 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) >> 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) >> 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 >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 scvc70 at epix.net >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as eyera3 at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- I Erbs Portland, OR From bighealey at charter.net Fri Jun 12 13:35:35 2009 From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:35:35 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Butt ugly In-Reply-To: <000601c9eb7e$d8b1fe00$8a15fa00$@net> Message-ID: It was just like this one, yes yellow. ROFL http://www.fawcett-movie-cars.com/70_79_cars/1972paceryellow274rear.jpg Tracy -----Original Message----- From: John Sims [mailto:ahbn6 at verizon.net] Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 9:57 AM To: 'Tracy Drummond'; 'Simon Lachlan'; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: RE: [Healeys] Butt ugly Wasn't that the car that looked like a tennis shoe? John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tracy Drummond Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 12:01 PM To: 'Simon Lachlan'; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Butt ugly Sorry if I offended any one. If it makes owners of these lovely hardtops feel any better I once owned an AMC Pacer. Affectionately dubbed "The Fish Bowl". Gawd what was I thinking? Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org -----Original Message----- From: Simon Lachlan [mailto:simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk] Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 8:57 AM To: 'Tracy Drummond'; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: RE: [Healeys] Butt ugly Agreed. Hope we aren't offending all the "proud owners". Simon -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tracy Drummond Sent: 12 June 2009 15:19 To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Butt ugly I cannot help but comment on just how butt ugly this version of a hardtop is. Ebay 280354738647 It looks like a funeral hearse. Tracy Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as ahbn6 at verizon.net http://www.team.net/archive From scvc70 at epix.net Fri Jun 12 13:57:25 2009 From: scvc70 at epix.net (Carr&Edwards) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:57:25 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] "interesting" trip Message-ID: <285E778C2297443B947AE2FCE6F293F4@S0026273562> We've probably all heard the (apocryphal?) Chinese curse -- "May you live in interesting times." And we all know that traveling with an old car can be "interesting" indeed. This past Tuesday morning a woman named Emily Anderson started out from NYC in a 1909 Maxwell in what is already turning out to be a very "interesting" trip -- retracing the 1909 transcontinental journey of Alice Huyler Ramsey, the first woman to drive an automobile across the USA. (Those of you who are AACA or VMCCA members have read about this project in the club magazines.) I met the group when they arrived in Poughkeepsie, NY, on Tuesday afternoon (two hours late--already had to weld a broken spring bracket!), just to cheer them on, and have been following them since on their website. If you want to find out just how "interesting" a trip can be, go to http://aliceramsey.org. I won't ever complain again about having to change a fuel pump or a radiator hose or some other such trivial thing on the road! Sarah Carr (various LBCs-- some running, some not...) From rahosmer at citlink.net Fri Jun 12 14:12:49 2009 From: rahosmer at citlink.net (Richard Hosmer) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:12:49 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] A Friday (Not so) Funny In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Yes, that would be VERY funny if it were not so close to the truth!!! Dick Hosmer BT7 Tricarb From jculphealey at yahoo.com Fri Jun 12 14:25:49 2009 From: jculphealey at yahoo.com (Jim Culp) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:25:49 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Barrett-Jackson VIN's Message-ID: <450142.63214.qm@web46309.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> B-J darn well should be interested in the VIN's of cars, and I have to imagine that the sellers would have to supply authentication paperwork for their entries. There are a number of reasons why. B-J has to place an auction estimate on the cars- the difference between a numbers matching Roadrunner and an non is pretty large. Secondly- they have to check the VINs to ensure that they are not opening themselves up to a liability nightmare- as your Sage Green example shows. Third- they have to make sure that they aren't selling a stolen car or a car with a clouded title. B-J MUST have seen the BMHIT cert and the fact that they chose to use the wording that they did seems to me to be nefarious indeed. The fact that the owner was good enough to display the BMHIT Cert and Speed was good enough to show it doesn't excuse the presentation by B-J IMO. From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com Fri Jun 12 15:01:16 2009 From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:01:16 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Barrett-Jackson VIN's In-Reply-To: <450142.63214.qm@web46309.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <450142.63214.qm@web46309.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: FYI at the BJ in Palm Beach this winter, a Healey (Black and white rally replica) getting set up for the block had the wrong cert. on the window; My son, who is into technical details to a fault re Healeys, pointed out a problem to the owner re VIN's on the Cert and VIN on the car. The owner/restorer gulped and went back in his bag for the correct one. The VIN number gave it away as having a weird certificate associated with it. In this instance it was just a nervous seller making a clerical error that was caught before being paraded prior to Speed Channel catching it. All the Healeys were awesome there, Tanners as well as the others. Only the one with the small block ford crate engine went "low" on the bids but the job of "hotrodding it was very nice. One of the BN7's (Not a Tanner car) had a lower build number than mine. It too was sweet. None looked like they were going to be hiway drivers however. Richard of KY 60 BN7 #440 _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail. has ever-growing storage! Dont worry about storage limits. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Storage?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial _Storage_062009 From ahbn6 at verizon.net Fri Jun 12 14:40:33 2009 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:40:33 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 In-Reply-To: <001901c9eb93$a7ced640$f76c82c0$@rr.com> References: <237917.77323.qm@web46301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> <001501c9eb7a$6d815620$48840260$@rr.com> <000701c9eb7f$19bf6f40$4d3e4dc0$@net> <001901c9eb93$a7ced640$f76c82c0$@rr.com> Message-ID: <001401c9eb9e$08b72430$1a256c90$@net> I think that we agree. My thought was that these guys who pay upwards of $120k for a Healey are probably not the same guys who will be on this list or the British Car Forum and therefore may not know about registries, etc. I'll bet that they are the same ones who have an in house mechanic to keep their collection running if they drive them at all. Sometimes I think that the BJ bidders are buying for the sake of buying as kind of an ego trip -- Hey, look what I can afford1 John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of BJ8 Healeys Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 3:26 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 I'm afraid my comment was misinterpreted, John. Barrett-Jackson is a business that is into the cars only for a profit and could not be expected to care which car is which or to know about the Healey registries. I wasn't saying B-J should check with the registries about the provenance or validity of a car; but anyone who is interested in buying a BJ8 should be aware of the registry and should check to see if there is any record of the car. Whoever bought that Sage Green BJ8 a couple years ago for 100K+ might have been interested to know before they laid out their money that the original car with that VIN was parted out, with only the I.D. plates retained. Of course, you know that Healeys are not in the Car Fax system. My only criticism of B-J is that they do not identify by VIN the cars they have up for auction. That may not be a significant issue for most people/prospective buyers, but I think it should be. A VIN gives a car a history, especially if there is a registry that tracks them through the years. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA From stmiller96 at hotmail.com Fri Jun 12 15:30:10 2009 From: stmiller96 at hotmail.com (S and T Miller) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:30:10 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave Wolfe Island ferry Message-ID: Any thoughts on taking a big Austin Healey on the ferry? Clearance? SUV's banging doors against the Healey? _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_BR_life_in_synch_062009 From price at advocateadvisors.com Fri Jun 12 15:33:07 2009 From: price at advocateadvisors.com (R. Price Lindsay) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:33:07 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave Wolfe Island ferry In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8D4333A09700B046A4B0DCDF4A7DE55E1A7687@SERVER.acrea.local> Did it 2 years ago with a group of Healeys without incidence. Price Lindsay 67 BJ8 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of S and T Miller Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 4:30 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Conclave Wolfe Island ferry Any thoughts on taking a big Austin Healey on the ferry? Clearance? SUV's banging doors against the Healey? _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_BR_life_in_synch_062009 Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as price at advocateadvisors.com http://www.team.net/archive From bspidell at comcast.net Fri Jun 12 15:44:32 2009 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:44:32 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Conclave Wolfe Island ferry In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <1490231897.3761871244843072272.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> I've taken my BJ8 on quite a few ferry rides in the Pacific Northwest and Canada. Never had a problem. The "SUV door" risk is no worse than in many parking lots; if anything, people are more friendly and considerate on ferries. bs ----- Original Message ----- From: "S and T Miller" To: healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 2:30:10 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [Healeys] Conclave Wolfe Island ferry Any thoughts on taking a big Austin Healey on the ferry? Clearance? SUV's banging doors against the Healey? _________________________________________________________________ From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca Fri Jun 12 16:05:34 2009 From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek Sharp) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:05:34 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave Wolfe Island ferry References: Message-ID: I took the Wolfe Island Ferry about 25 years ago with my BT7, loaded with luggage on a trip back from Lime Rock - it was great and I have not recollection of any problems. Mind you a lot can change in 25 years. Mirek 60 BT7 ----- Original Message ----- From: "S and T Miller" To: Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 5:30 PM Subject: [Healeys] Conclave Wolfe Island ferry > Any thoughts on taking a big Austin Healey on the ferry? Clearance? > SUV's > banging doors against the Healey? > _________________________________________________________________ > Windows Live: Keep your life in sync. > http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_BR_life_in_synch_062009 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca > > http://www.team.net/archive From autofarm at cyg.net Fri Jun 12 16:11:13 2009 From: autofarm at cyg.net (Bob Yule) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:11:13 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave Wolfe Island ferry References: Message-ID: Done it lots of times. No problem at all. Cheers.......Bob Check out our web site www.autofarm.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "S and T Miller" To: Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 5:30 PM Subject: [Healeys] Conclave Wolfe Island ferry > Any thoughts on taking a big Austin Healey on the ferry? Clearance? > SUV's > banging doors against the Healey? > _________________________________________________________________ > Windows Live: Keep your life in sync. > http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_BR_life_in_synch_062009 > _______________________________________________ > 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 autofarm at cyg.net > > http://www.team.net/archive -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.65/2171 - Release Date: 06/12/09 05:55:00 From shop at justbrits.com Fri Jun 12 16:23:00 2009 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:23:00 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave Wolfe Island ferry In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <> I think it was Michael Oritt I had a private mails with (but some DCer, MDer or VAer can add .03) I have had Hortense (THE Healey wearing STD IL plates AH BJ 6 ) on the Leesburg, VA to near Frederick, MD ferry (8 Big Healeys MAX) which has STEEP approaches with NO probs, S or T. (got a REAL name??) !!! Wife was SCARED to death and kept saying "I am NOT going on THAT thing !!" I was LMAO !!! Been on it a couple hundred times (crosses the upper Potomac) back when I was a teenager!! It's 'steered' by a heavy cable which spans the river and the 'power tug' swivels in the center of the 'ferry'!!! VERY picturesque and I heartily recommend the ride if you ever find yourself in either area !! Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com From gbrierton at hotmail.com Fri Jun 12 16:51:55 2009 From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:51:55 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave Wolfe Island ferry In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Coming back from the delegates mtg. in St. Louis, I crossed the Mississippi on a "6 car ferry" to Grafton, Ill. About 25 minutes. What a hoot!! Quite a contrast to an all night crossing of Lake Michigan in a HUGE Ship from Ludington, Michigan to Manitowoc, Wisconsin after Conclave 1998. GB -------------------------------------------------- From: "Ed's Shop" Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 6:23 PM To: Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conclave Wolfe Island ferry > <> > > I think it was Michael Oritt I had a private mails with (but > some DCer, MDer or VAer can add .03) I have had Hortense > (THE Healey wearing STD IL plates AH BJ 6 ) on the > Leesburg, VA to near Frederick, MD ferry (8 Big Healeys MAX) > which has STEEP approaches with NO probs, S or T. (got a REAL > name??) !!! > > Wife was SCARED to death and kept saying "I am NOT going on > THAT thing !!" I was LMAO !!! Been on it a couple hundred > times (crosses the upper Potomac) back when I was a teenager!! > > It's 'steered' by a heavy cable which spans the river and the > 'power tug' swivels in the center of the 'ferry'!!! > > VERY picturesque and I heartily recommend the ride if you ever > find yourself in either area !! > > Ed > Please visit MY site at: > www.justbrits.com > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as gbrierton at hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From pdeturck at rochester.rr.com Fri Jun 12 18:05:49 2009 From: pdeturck at rochester.rr.com (pdeturck at rochester.rr.com) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:05:49 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave Wolfe Island ferry In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <20090613000548967.OZZF1654@hrndva-omta02.mail.rr.com> The mention of the Lake Michigan ferry reminds me the purchase of my '66 BJ8. My son and I went out to finalize the sale in Green Bay, Wisconsin and planned to cross Lake Michigan on the Ferry and continue home across Canada to upstate NY. We got to the ferry parking lot in time to see it leaving the dock and headed out to sea (or rather "lake".) I spent the next hour teaching my son to drive a stick shift (in our new-to-us Healey) in the ferry parking lot! The rest of the trip is another story. -pd- '66 BJ8 At 06:51 PM 6/12/2009, gary brierton wrote: >Coming back from the delegates mtg. in St. Louis, I crossed the >Mississippi on a "6 car ferry" to Grafton, Ill. About 25 >minutes. What a hoot!! Quite a contrast to an all night crossing of >Lake Michigan in a HUGE Ship from Ludington, Michigan to Manitowoc, >Wisconsin after Conclave 1998. >GB From pyoas at yahoo.com Fri Jun 12 19:47:22 2009 From: pyoas at yahoo.com (Patrick Yoas) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:47:22 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] (Healeys) radiator leak Message-ID: <198658.20251.qm@web112520.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Maybe I can shed some light on additives for radiator leaks? I once owned a '70 Jag XJS V12 and normal maintenance was to add two(2) satchels of Bars Leak to radiator after flushing out. I never had a problem with leaks. Also, semi-trucks (aka: 18 wheelers), often use a radiator additive available at any truck stop for leaks in their cooling systems. I can not think of the exact name at the moment, but it wasn't expensive and worked great. It was something similar to Bars Leak, or might have actually been the same thing but was available in a powder form. I would not put a whole container of this in a Healey radiator but just enough to do the job. It very well could assist someone in a temporary repair of a leaky casting plug or radiator. Good enough for $20k engines, should be good enough for a Healey engine. Patrick BJ8 Subject: Re: [Healeys] radiator leak To: Healey Mail List Message-ID: <4A32A08F.8090006 at ix.netcom.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed My BJ7 had a radiator leak I could never manage to get a solder to keep shut. At various times over the years I tried stop leak products. Most seemed to put in some sort of particulate material that would swell somewhat in water. Some worked -more or less- for a time. Over the years my faithful beast ran hotter and hotter. When I finally tore down the engine in year 25 I found the dead spaces in the water jacket - around the base of each cylinder and up as much as half way- to be filled with a deposit roughly the texture of soggy newsprint. Fine insulation preventing cooling. So I do not recommend commercial stop leaks. However, I must admit that the pepper idea sounds intriguing in that I suspect it would stay in suspension and not deposit. Cheers, Pete Pollock Palo Alto, CA, USA From pennell at cox.net Fri Jun 12 19:58:00 2009 From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:58:00 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] radiator leak In-Reply-To: <4A32A08F.8090006@ix.netcom.com> Message-ID: <20090612215800.BMHN1.140881.imail@eastrmwml43> If it stays in suspension and does not deposit then how does it plug leaks? Keith > So I do not recommend commercial stop leaks. However, I must admit that > the pepper idea sounds intriguing in that I suspect it would stay in > suspension and not deposit. > > Cheers, > > Pete Pollock > Palo Alto, CA, USA From pyoas at yahoo.com Fri Jun 12 19:58:38 2009 From: pyoas at yahoo.com (Patrick Yoas) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:58:38 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] (Healeys) Radiator leak Message-ID: <54469.54501.qm@web112508.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> I once owned a '70 Jag XJS V12 and normal maintenance was to add two(2) satchels of Bars Leak to radiator after flushing out. I never had a problem with leaks. Also, semi-trucks (aka: 18 wheelers), often use a radiator additive available at any truck stop for leaks in their cooling systems. I can not think of the exact name at the moment, but it wasn't expensive and worked great. It was something similar to Bars Leak, or might have actually been the same thing but was available in a powder form. I would not put a whole container of this in a Healey radiator but just enough to do the job. It very well could assist someone in a temporary repair of a leaky casting plug or radiator. Good enough for $20k engines, should be good enough for a Healey engine. Patrick BJ8 Subject: Re: [Healeys] radiator leak To: Healey Mail List Message-ID: <4A32A08F.8090006 at ix.netcom.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed My BJ7 had a radiator leak I could never manage to get a solder to keep - Ignored: shut. At various times over the years I tried stop leak products. Most seemed to put in some sort of particulate material that would swell somewhat in water. Some worked -more or less- for a time. Over the years my faithful beast ran hotter and hotter. When I finally tore down the engine in year 25 I found the dead spaces in the water jacket - around the base of each cylinder and up as much as half way- to be filled with a deposit roughly the texture of soggy newsprint. Fine insulation preventing cooling. So I do not recommend commercial stop leaks. However, I must admit that the pepper idea sounds intriguing in that I suspect it would stay in suspension and not deposit. Cheers, Pete Pollock Palo Alto, CA, USA - Done. From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net Fri Jun 12 20:16:41 2009 From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:16:41 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] ferry crossings in the Sacramento delta Message-ID: <005801c9ebcd$d45abff0$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> All your words of no problems with ferry crossings made me think I was special. Our club took a run that involved a ferry crossing in the Sacramento Delta. There was a steep drive down to the ferry and a steep climb up the other side. I made the drive down onto the ferry but not back up. The angle jostled my BN4 so hard the wire that powers the fuel pump fell off the ignition. So when it came time to leave, the engine would not start. We had to push it off. 10 minutes of looking around and we saw the problem. I still think the exhaust system hit something hard. Now I get a vibration that was not there before but it is not consistent. Jerry From amalin at mac.com Fri Jun 12 20:41:09 2009 From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:41:09 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave Wolfe Island ferry In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Healeys crossing on a ferry going to Conclave 2009: http://tricarb.com/gallery/conclave2007/IMG_4422 http://tricarb.com/gallery/conclave2007/IMG_4442 Al Malin Tricarb "It's not your father's Obamobile." On Jun 12, 2009, at 5:30 PM, S and T Miller wrote: > Any thoughts on taking a big Austin Healey on the ferry? > Clearance? SUV's > banging doors against the Healey? > _________________________________________________________________ > Windows Live: Keep your life in sync. > http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_BR_life_in_synch_062009 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as amalin at mac.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From tomfelts at windstream.net Fri Jun 12 21:17:08 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:17:08 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave Wolfe Island ferry In-Reply-To: <1490231897.3761871244843072272.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <20090612221708.8FX31.421256.root@ispmxfep13-z02> Finally something I can chime in on. I've taken my BJ8 on the Block Island Ferry, The Put-in-Bay Ferry and the Jamestown Ferry. By far the most difficult was the Block Island one, and THEY wanted to drive it on/off. No way, say's I---fortunately. I had to snake it very carefully and still scraped a little. They were VERY unhappy with me, but---that's the way it is. I've also had my Healey shipped to Europe and back on a large car hauling ship; driven on by them. No damage. Size up the access ramp to the ferry and drive on accordingly. tom ---- Bob Spidell wrote: > I've taken my BJ8 on quite a few ferry rides in the Pacific Northwest and Canada. Never had a problem. > > The "SUV door" risk is no worse than in many parking lots; if anything, people are more friendly and considerate on ferries. > > > bs > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "S and T Miller" > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 2:30:10 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific > Subject: [Healeys] Conclave Wolfe Island ferry > > Any thoughts on taking a big Austin Healey on the ferry? Clearance? SUV's > banging doors against the Healey? > _________________________________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Fri Jun 12 22:39:54 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:39:54 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] (Healeys) Radiator leak In-Reply-To: <54469.54501.qm@web112508.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <54469.54501.qm@web112508.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: You're talking about Alumaseal. That and bahrs leaks both work well. On 6/13/09, Patrick Yoas wrote: > I once owned a '70 Jag XJS V12 and normal maintenance was to add two(2) > satchels of Bars Leak to radiator after flushing out. I never had a problem > with leaks. > > Also, semi-trucks (aka: 18 wheelers), often use a radiator additive > available at any truck stop for leaks in their cooling systems. I can not > think of the exact name at the moment, but it wasn't expensive and worked > great. It was something similar to Bars Leak, or might have actually been > the > same thing but was available in a powder form. > > I would not put a whole container of this in a Healey radiator but just > enough to do the job. It very well could assist someone in a temporary > repair > of a leaky casting plug or radiator. Good enough for $20k engines, should be > good enough for a Healey engine. > Patrick > BJ8 > > > > > > > > > > > > Subject: Re: [Healeys] radiator leak > To: Healey Mail List > Message-ID: <4A32A08F.8090006 at ix.netcom.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > My BJ7 had a radiator leak I could never manage to get a solder to keep > > - Ignored: > shut. At various times over the years I tried stop leak products. Most > seemed to put in some sort of particulate material that would swell > somewhat in water. Some worked -more or less- for a time. > > Over the years my faithful beast ran hotter and hotter. When I finally > tore down the engine in year 25 I found the dead spaces in the water > jacket - around the base of each cylinder and up as much as half way- to > be filled with a deposit roughly the texture of soggy newsprint. Fine > insulation preventing cooling. > > So I do not recommend commercial stop leaks. However, I must admit that > the pepper idea sounds intriguing in that I suspect it would stay in > suspension and not deposit. > > Cheers, > > Pete Pollock > Palo Alto, CA, USA > > > - Done. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From pollpete at ix.netcom.com Sat Jun 13 00:24:32 2009 From: pollpete at ix.netcom.com (P.M. Pollock) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:24:32 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] radiator leak In-Reply-To: <20090612215800.BMHN1.140881.imail@eastrmwml43> References: <20090612215800.BMHN1.140881.imail@eastrmwml43> Message-ID: <4A334620.1060400@ix.netcom.com> The current flow out the leak deposits it in the crack. On further thought pepper would not likely stay in suspension when there was no coolant flowing, but would settle out loosely - rather than form an adhering agglomeration like the stop leaks I used. Once flow resumed the pepper would go back into suspension. I presume that is the theory anyway. Pete pennell at cox.net wrote: > If it stays in suspension and does not deposit then how does it plug leaks? > > Keith > > >> So I do not recommend commercial stop leaks. However, I must admit that >> the pepper idea sounds intriguing in that I suspect it would stay in >> suspension and not deposit. >> >> Cheers, >> >> Pete Pollock >> Palo Alto, CA, USA >> > > -- IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error please contact the sender and destroy this message. From bighealey at charter.net Sat Jun 13 06:16:59 2009 From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:16:59 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] ferry crossings in the Sacramento delta In-Reply-To: <005801c9ebcd$d45abff0$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> Message-ID: I'll be making that ferry crossing tomorrow on the way to Rendezvous. Varoom !! 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, June 12, 2009 7:17 PM To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net Subject: [Healeys] ferry crossings in the Sacramento delta All your words of no problems with ferry crossings made me think I was special. Our club took a run that involved a ferry crossing in the Sacramento Delta. There was a steep drive down to the ferry and a steep climb up the other side. I made the drive down onto the ferry but not back up. The angle jostled my BN4 so hard the wire that powers the fuel pump fell off the ignition. So when it came time to leave, the engine would not start. We had to push it off. 10 minutes of looking around and we saw the problem. I still think the exhaust system hit something hard. Now I get a vibration that was not there before but it is not consistent. Jerry Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as bighealey at charter.net http://www.team.net/archive From westonkeyes at hotmail.com Sat Jun 13 06:44:27 2009 From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com (Weston Keyes) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 08:44:27 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 WS squirter orientation Message-ID: Hello Folks, It appears from pictures that the the horizontal jet for the windshield squirters faces outward from the center of the car. Can anyone confirm that? Thanks Wes Keyes York, Maine From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sat Jun 13 09:55:02 2009 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 08:55:02 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 WS squirter orientation References: Message-ID: <029e01c9ec3f$5045db60$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> Yes, that is correct. Rich Chrysler member National Concours Committee ----- Original Message ----- From: "Weston Keyes" To: "Ahealey Ahealey" Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2009 5:44 AM Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 WS squirter orientation > Hello Folks, > > It appears from pictures that the the horizontal jet for the windshield > squirters faces outward from the center of the car. Can anyone confirm > that? > > Thanks > > Wes Keyes > York, Maine > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From blackiebrantley at gmail.com Sat Jun 13 07:05:00 2009 From: blackiebrantley at gmail.com (Marion Brantley) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 09:05:00 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Hello In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thanks for your "Hello" welcome. I hope to be able to add a few postings to the listers in the future. That is after our return from the AHCA Conclave at Kingston, ON. We will be leaving St. Petersburg, FL on Tuesday, June 16 and driving our BJ8, "Blackie". Traveling with us will be another Tampa Bay Austin-Healey Club member, Bill Borja, in his BRG-BJ8. Unfortunately I don't have a laptop so I will be off the list from 6/16 until 7/1. Hope to catch you on line again then. On Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 10:54 PM, Douglas Lyon wrote: > Hello > _______________________________________________ > 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 blackiebrantley at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From larryrph at sbcglobal.net Sat Jun 13 08:57:58 2009 From: larryrph at sbcglobal.net (Lawrence Wysocki) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 07:57:58 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Pedal Pad Extenders Message-ID: <158143.77506.qm@web83405.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> I have searched the archives but could not find any info on the availability of extenders for the clutch and brake pedals. Does anyone know who sells them or makes them.? Larry Wysocki BN 6 From blkbt7 at yahoo.com Sat Jun 13 09:23:15 2009 From: blkbt7 at yahoo.com (Bob Brown) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 08:23:15 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Conclave Wolfe Island ferry In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <513727.14671.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Any thoughts on taking a big Austin Healey on the ferry? Clearance? SUV's banging doors against the Healey? _________________________________________________________________ The Wolfe Island Ferry is a piece of cake to get on and off in a Healey, as Price stated we did it with about a 2 dozen Healeys on the way to Burlington. Now the Cape Vincent Ferry to get to Wolfe Island from NY is a different story. That ferry has capacity of about 12 Healeys. When we crossed we had on in tow behind a Pacifica and a second that could not go into reverse due to a OD problem. The staff of the Cape Vincent Ferry handled both cars nicely, on both ferries you drive on and off thus no noivce driving. Go for it. Bob From lyon612 at verizon.net Sat Jun 13 09:48:31 2009 From: lyon612 at verizon.net (Douglas Lyon) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 08:48:31 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Correct keys Message-ID: For a BN7 manufactured in October, 1959, I'm trying to figure out what types of keys and how many of each would originally have come with the car. - Were they the Wilmot Breeden keys with the UNION logo???? - Did they have the round heads, or the T-heads, or a combination of the two, or something else entirely???? - How many of each type of key should have come with the car???? Thanks in advance for your assistance, Douglas Lyon Claremont, CA '59 BN7 From bjsbj8 at gmail.com Sat Jun 13 11:46:59 2009 From: bjsbj8 at gmail.com (Bob Johnson) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:46:59 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Pedal Pad Extenders In-Reply-To: <158143.77506.qm@web83405.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <158143.77506.qm@web83405.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I simpy made mine. Used 1 1/2" wide by 1/4" thick mild steel bar stock... Decided how much extension I wanted (2" as I recall). Took the pedals off, got measurements for clearance holes from pedal and drilled. put pedal on extension, took pedal w/ extension to car and lined it up and marked holes, drilled, then assembled. Not a big deal once you find the bar stock. Bob Johnson BJ8 On Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 10:57 AM, Lawrence Wysocki wrote: > I have searched the archives but could not find any info on the availability > of extenders for the clutch and brake pedals. Does anyone know who sells them > or makes them.? > > Larry Wysocki > > BN 6 > _______________________________________________ > 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 bjsbj8 at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From bjsbj8 at gmail.com Sat Jun 13 11:55:56 2009 From: bjsbj8 at gmail.com (Bob Johnson) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:55:56 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Wiper Blades Refill Conclusion Message-ID: Thanks to the guys who responded to my call. No one around here has every heard of the Tridon brand ("Ain't never heerd of no windshield wiper called no Tridon.") But, my NAPA guy came through with NAPA part no.60-2216. It is a 22" refill that I removed from the Napa frame, put into my frame, cut to length, attached to arm and now I'm good to go to British Car Day South tomorrow in Concord, NC. Bob Johnson BJ8 From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com Sat Jun 13 11:58:05 2009 From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F Ronald Rader) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:58:05 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 In-Reply-To: <001401c9eb9e$08b72430$1a256c90$@net> References: <237917.77323.qm@web46301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> <001501c9eb7a$6d815620$48840260$@rr.com> <000701c9eb7f$19bf6f40$4d3e4dc0$@net> <001901c9eb93$a7ced640$f76c82c0$@rr.com> <001401c9eb9e$08b72430$1a256c90$@net> Message-ID: <5caeedb50906131058n156e27dreb49a09d81bea8bf@mail.gmail.com> . My thought was that these guys who pay upwards of > $120k for a Healey are probably not the same guys who will be on this list > . Sometimes I think that the BJ bidders are buying for the sake of buying as kind of an ego trip -- > Hey, look what I can afford1 SOUNDS LIKE SOUR GRAPES TO ME. From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com Sat Jun 13 12:00:43 2009 From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F Ronald Rader) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:00:43 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 In-Reply-To: <000701c9eb7f$19bf6f40$4d3e4dc0$@net> References: <237917.77323.qm@web46301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> <001501c9eb7a$6d815620$48840260$@rr.com> <000701c9eb7f$19bf6f40$4d3e4dc0$@net> Message-ID: <5caeedb50906131100x3a1ef863uf6ee39acc5d24958@mail.gmail.com> TANNER SELLS THEM AS BEUTIFUL CARS, READY TO RUN, TO PEOPLE THAT CAN AFFORD THEM. HE IS A BUSINESS MAN, NOT AN HISTORIAN. RON Rather than to blame BJ I would blame Tanner > for turning out cars that are not correct but passing them off as such. From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net Sat Jun 13 12:07:03 2009 From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:07:03 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Pedal Pad Extenders Message-ID: <263300.28901.qm@web83301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Larry Wysocki ... You need to get two used pedal arms and cut them to the length you want drill two holes and bolt them to the arms on your car.. I did it to my 100/4 Norman Nock www.BritishCarSpecialists.com British Car Specialist 2060 N Wilson Way Stockton CA95205 209 948 8767 --- On Sat, 6/13/09, Lawrence Wysocki wrote: From: Lawrence Wysocki Subject: [Healeys] Pedal Pad Extenders To: "Healeys Autox" Date: Saturday, June 13, 2009, 7:57 AM I have searched the archives but could not find any info on the availability of extenders for the clutch and brake pedals. Does anyone know who sells them or makes them.? Larry Wysocki BN 6 Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as sjnnock at sbcglobal.net http://www.team.net/archive From dwflagg at juno.com Sat Jun 13 12:19:59 2009 From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:19:59 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 Message-ID: <20090613.142000.3048.0.dwflagg> Rich restores beautiful cars, ready to run, to people that can afford it, and he is a business man AND a historian. As the man says, "There is only one way to do it - the right way!!". Tanner has "rebuilt" enough Healeys to know what is correct and for what his cars sell for, he can take the time to do it right. Unfortunately most of the people with the deep pockets don't have a clue about most of the cars at BJ. They look at them as investment or "Gee, isn't that a cute car!!". I think the complaint, which IMHO is justified, is that if you are going to ask and get that much money for a Healey, it should be done correctly. Doug > TANNER SELLS THEM AS BEAUTIFUL CARS, READY TO RUN, TO PEOPLE THAT CAN > AFFORD THEM. > HE IS A BUSINESS MAN, NOT AN HISTORIAN. > RON > > Rather than to blame BJ I would blame Tanner > > for turning out cars that are not correct but passing them off as > such. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as dwflagg at juno.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > ____________________________________________________________ Digital Photography - Click Now. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTDvmRXRlwHaNEl9cZ4RNTFjyjagAj6u6JUkZSxA2oosdStMijhvos/ From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com Sat Jun 13 12:28:26 2009 From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:28:26 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Correct keys In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F324FABC@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com> Douglas, You should have two keys with the round heads Wilmot Breeden UNION logo and identical key numbers. Both keys should fit the trunk lock and the ignition lock. Key numbers should be FP6xx. Josef Eckert Konigswinter/Germany -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Douglas Lyon Gesendet: Samstag, 13. Juni 2009 17:49 An: healeys at autox.team.net Cc: Gary Anderson Betreff: [Healeys] Correct keys For a BN7 manufactured in October, 1959, I'm trying to figure out what types of keys and how many of each would originally have come with the car. - Were they the Wilmot Breeden keys with the UNION logo???? - Did they have the round heads, or the T-heads, or a combination of the two, or something else entirely???? - How many of each type of key should have come with the car???? Thanks in advance for your assistance, Douglas Lyon Claremont, CA '59 BN7___ From glemon at neb.rr.com Sat Jun 13 12:36:20 2009 From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:36:20 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 In-Reply-To: <5caeedb50906131100x3a1ef863uf6ee39acc5d24958@mail.gmail.com> References: <237917.77323.qm@web46301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><001501c9eb7a$6d815620$48840260$@rr.com><000701c9eb7f$19bf6f40$4d3e4dc0$@net> <5caeedb50906131100x3a1ef863uf6ee39acc5d24958@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Thanks Ron, last I checked they built the cars by the tens of thousands and thousands survive, there are plenty of people interested in such cars and buy them or have them restored to original specs--and thats cool There are people who want to make a Healey worth as much as it can be worth, a very pretty driveable car, that is cool as well as long as the car is not represented as something it is not, if the buyer wants an original car they shouldn't buy one of these, obviously some don't care about correct bolts and colors of the working bits under the bonnnet. Some want to make their street or race cars go faster, with period or modern mods, cool too. There are amatuers like me who do the best they can with the skills and money they have do the most all the work themselves and enjoy their cars a lot and that is really cool! And lots of stuff in between. Certainly we all have our own tastes, and there are types of cars we like better than others, I for one will linger over a well preserved original longer than a perfectly or near perfectly restored car. But love them all, and the differences in my opinion are a matter of taste and preference--not "right" "wrong" or "blame". Greg Lemon From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com Sat Jun 13 12:41:47 2009 From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:41:47 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 In-Reply-To: <20090613.142000.3048.0.dwflagg> References: <20090613.142000.3048.0.dwflagg> Message-ID: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F324FABD@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com> Sorry, but I have problems to follow this discussion. There seems to be people who like the Tanner Healeys even they are not Concours correct, or better they do not care or even do not know how it should be right. But they like the cars as they are and have the money to buy them. So what4s wrong with this. So there is no need for Tanner to do anything different, as he gets good money for what he does. So his patronage likes to buy the cars as they are and it would be a risk for Tanner to do the cars to original spec. Never change a winning team. Josef Eckert Konigswinter/Germany -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von dwflagg Gesendet: Samstag, 13. Juni 2009 20:20 An: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com Cc: healeys at autox.team.net Betreff: Re: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 Rich restores beautiful cars, ready to run, to people that can afford it, and he is a business man AND a historian. As the man says, "There is only one way to do it - the right way!!". Tanner has "rebuilt" enough Healeys to know what is correct and for what his cars sell for, he can take the time to do it right. Unfortunately most of the people with the deep pockets don't have a clue about most of the cars at BJ. They look at them as investment or "Gee, isn't that a cute car!!". I think the complaint, which IMHO is justified, is that if you are going to ask and get that much money for a Healey, it should be done correctly. Doug > TANNER SELLS THEM AS BEAUTIFUL CARS, READY TO RUN, TO PEOPLE THAT CAN > AFFORD THEM. > HE IS A BUSINESS MAN, NOT AN HISTORIAN. > RON > > Rather than to blame BJ I would blame Tanner > > for turning out cars that are not correct but passing them off as > such. From e-wilkins at cox.net Sat Jun 13 14:03:31 2009 From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:03:31 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 In-Reply-To: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F324FABD@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com> References: <20090613.142000.3048.0.dwflagg> <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F324FABD@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com> Message-ID: There may be legal distinction. IF the cars sold at BJ are represented as "original" or "gold standard" or "correct" and they are NOT, then it's fraud. Pure and simple--whether or not you "like" the level of finish or style or restoration. Wilko On Jun 13, 2009, at 11:41 AM, wrote: > Sorry, but I have problems to follow this discussion. There seems to > be people > who like the Tanner Healeys even they are not Concours correct, or > better they > do not care or even do not know how it should be right. > I think the complaint, which IMHO is justified, is > that if you are going to ask and get that much money for a Healey, > it should > be done correctly. From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com Sat Jun 13 14:25:19 2009 From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:25:19 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 In-Reply-To: References: <20090613.142000.3048.0.dwflagg><6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F324FABD@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com> Message-ID: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F324FAC3@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com> Sorry but "original" or "gold standard" or "correct" does not mean anything. There is no legal definition for this. It is an "original" Austin-Healey, not a Replica, gold standard does not mean anything, except for judging at Austin-Healey Club events. Tanner can call it a gold standard Kurt Tanner car. I am with you, you can call it fraud, but the rules of Concours correct are not legaly fixed. It is just something agreed by a group of people. No others need to follow that guidelines. Josef Eckert Konigswinter/Germany -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Eric (Rick) Wilkins Gesendet: Samstag, 13. Juni 2009 22:04 Cc: Healeys at autox.team.net Betreff: Re: [Healeys] Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 There may be legal distinction. IF the cars sold at BJ are represented as "original" or "gold standard" or "correct" and they are NOT, then it's fraud. Pure and simple--whether or not you "like" the level of finish or style or restoration. Wilko On Jun 13, 2009, at 11:41 AM, wrote: > Sorry, but I have problems to follow this discussion. There seems to > be people > who like the Tanner Healeys even they are not Concours correct, or > better they > do not care or even do not know how it should be right. > I think the complaint, which IMHO is justified, is > that if you are going to ask and get that much money for a Healey, > it should > be done correctly. From bj7ah at acanac.net Sat Jun 13 10:54:33 2009 From: bj7ah at acanac.net (bj7ah) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:54:33 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Pedal Pad Extenders In-Reply-To: <158143.77506.qm@web83405.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <158143.77506.qm@web83405.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1244912073.5679.1.camel@rob-laptop> Go to this web address for a picture of an extender. http://picasaweb.google.com/bj7healey/ClutchPedalSpacer20080516#On Sat, 2009-06-13 at 07:57 -0700, Lawrence Wysocki wrote: Bob Slater > I have searched the archives but could not find any info on the availability > of extenders for the clutch and brake pedals. Does anyone know who sells them > or makes them.? > > Larry Wysocki > > BN 6 > _______________________________________________ > 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 bj7ah at acanac.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From bspidell at comcast.net Sat Jun 13 15:00:33 2009 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:00:33 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 In-Reply-To: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F324FAC3@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com> References: <20090613.142000.3048.0.dwflagg><6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F324FABD@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com> <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F324FAC3@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com> Message-ID: <4A341371.9000302@comcast.net> Whatever you think of BJ or KT, they help keep the value of our Healeys high. That's important to keeping a healthy supply of shops, vendors and parts, and to owners--or their heirs--when and if it comes time to sell. If you don't think vendors notice, check out the latest "British Motoring" from Moss (I just got it today). Bob Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com wrote: > Sorry but "original" or "gold standard" or "correct" does not mean anything. > There is no legal definition for this. > It is an "original" Austin-Healey, not a Replica, gold standard does not mean > anything, except for judging at Austin-Healey Club events. Tanner can call it > a gold standard Kurt Tanner car. > I am with you, you can call it fraud, but the rules of Concours correct are > not legaly fixed. It is just something agreed by a group of people. No others > need to follow that guidelines. > > Josef Eckert > Konigswinter/Germany -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com Sat Jun 13 16:08:35 2009 From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F Ronald Rader) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:08:35 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 In-Reply-To: References: <237917.77323.qm@web46301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> <001501c9eb7a$6d815620$48840260$@rr.com> <000701c9eb7f$19bf6f40$4d3e4dc0$@net> <5caeedb50906131100x3a1ef863uf6ee39acc5d24958@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <5caeedb50906131508p306665c9q3e55bef6fd226e3f@mail.gmail.com> Greg: I agree. My car happens to be restored to as near as correct (and perfect) as I could afford at the time. However there were little things that I did that I felt made it a nicer (more restored?) car, for my own personal taste. The brass (or copper) parts have been polished. I know they should be painted. I made a battery cover out of the same material as the floor and tire cover. I powder coated the prop rods. This will probably send me to Healey Hell but I like the look. Kurt does his cars over the top. Many would say over restored. But the folks that are buying these cars like that. It is up to the purists to keep their cars as original. Something for everyone. However you seldom see a 100 point perfect restoration car sell for the prices that Kurt Tanner gets. And his sales are pulling up our values. Having said that I still have a BJ8 for sale ($79,000) ron rader 1965 BJ8 1954 Nash Healey 1960 XK150 FHC 1967 E Type FHC On Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 11:36 AM, Greg Lemon wrote: > Thanks Ron, last I checked they built the cars by the tens of thousands and > Thousands survive, there are plenty of people interested in such cars and > buy them or have them restored to original specs--and thats cool > > There are people who want to make a Healey worth as much as it can be worth, a very pretty drivable car, that is cool as well as long as the car is not represented as something it is not, if the buyer wants an original car they shouldn't buy one of these, obviously some don't care about correct bolts and colors of the working bits under the bonnet. > > Some want to make their street or race cars go faster, with period or modern mods, cool too. > > There are amateurs like me who do the best they can with the skills and > money they have do the most all the work themselves and enjoy their cars a > lot and that is really cool! > > And lots of stuff in between. > > Certainly we all have our own tastes, and there are types of cars we like > better than others, I for one will linger over a well preserved original > longer than a perfectly or near perfectly restored car. But love them all, > and the differences in my opinion are a matter of taste and preference--not > "right" "wrong" or "blame". > > Greg Lemon From shop at justbrits.com Sat Jun 13 16:10:52 2009 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:10:52 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave Wolfe Island ferry In-Reply-To: <513727.14671.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Geesh, Bob... <> Try the Archives for this thread. LOTS, and I mean LOTS of posts !!! Ed Please visit My site at: www.justbrits.com PS: So far only ONE person correctly I.D.ed the ferry which is just north of DC near Leesburg of which I wrote! !! Quaint!! For info, Google gave me (1st link): http://www.historicwhitesferry.com/ Enjoy (and if you EVER get the chance, 'ride' it!! From shop at justbrits.com Sat Jun 13 16:17:06 2009 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:17:06 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave Wolfe Island ferry In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <> Yep Gary, been on that one also (several times)!! So if you get anywhere near Leesburg, VA be SURE to go do the White's Ferry. A LOT shorter ride tho!! Also unlike the Grafton ferry, the White's Ferry is a cable-guided set-up and HAS to be!! Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Sat Jun 13 19:43:08 2009 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 18:43:08 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 In-Reply-To: <5caeedb50906131508p306665c9q3e55bef6fd226e3f@mail.gmail.com> References: <237917.77323.qm@web46301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> <001501c9eb7a$6d815620$48840260$@rr.com> <000701c9eb7f$19bf6f40$4d3e4dc0$@net> <5caeedb50906131100x3a1ef863uf6ee39acc5d24958@mail.gmail.com> <5caeedb50906131508p306665c9q3e55bef6fd226e3f@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <471534970906131843n17e50653g1b52ed608a878ec9@mail.gmail.com> Hey Folks, I think that people are losing the gist of the original email. It's not really the car or the restoration that's being calledinto question as much as the advertising for said car. I've seen Tanner restorations and they are gorgeous, but they aren't accurate. And the issue is that they are being advertised as such. Now I've done many non-original things over the years. From basic upgrades, to working with the parts that are available to major "hot rod" modifications. (my favorite was a Chevy LS motor in a 944, man that was a sweet drive). And I don't care what anyone else does to their car in terms of modifications, unless they advertise it as original. You'd think I was nuts if I put a Porsche 944 on the block with a Chevy Ls1 motor in it an called it original, as would most of the motoring world. But, when someone advertises a car as concours certified and it's not the same colour as it was when it left the factory, then there is something to question. So, it's not the car, but how it's advertised. And the issue with Barrett-Jackson is that british cars are such a small segment of what they do that the company, vendors and consumers may not always know what they are getting (short of it being beautiful).But, if they advertise it as one thing, and it's really another, then that's fraud. And that's the probem. Advertise a Tanner car as being from him and being great, but don't advertise it as concours when it's not. Now my AH will be concours because I want it to be and I've never had a gold certified car before. I don't want someone's work to be paraded above mine because some false advertising dictated so. Cheers! Jody -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) 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 f.ronald.rader at gmail.com Sat Jun 13 20:02:37 2009 From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F Ronald Rader) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 19:02:37 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 In-Reply-To: <471534970906131843n17e50653g1b52ed608a878ec9@mail.gmail.com> References: <237917.77323.qm@web46301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> <001501c9eb7a$6d815620$48840260$@rr.com> <000701c9eb7f$19bf6f40$4d3e4dc0$@net> <5caeedb50906131100x3a1ef863uf6ee39acc5d24958@mail.gmail.com> <5caeedb50906131508p306665c9q3e55bef6fd226e3f@mail.gmail.com> <471534970906131843n17e50653g1b52ed608a878ec9@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <5caeedb50906131902t1dbefc54jd89def86888017ff@mail.gmail.com> let me make my point because i don't seem to - these buyers are not buying it to show. they are not buying it because it has pozi screws and not Phillips. they are buying it because the fit and finish are exceptional, they can take it to their Ferrari club event, or Jag club event, and have people drooling over it. they buy them because they believe they are new re issues old great old cars and will be reliable and safe. they show up on the Copperstate rally or the CA Mille or the Colorado Grand (BN2). only a couple of hundred of us care if the hose clamp is corect. you will not find these guys at the local Healey events competing. ron On Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 6:43 PM, Jody Kerr wrote: > > Hey Folks, > > I think that people are losing the gist of the original email. It's > not really the car or the restoration that's being calledinto question > as much as the advertising for said car. I've seen Tanner restorations > and they are gorgeous, but they aren't accurate. And the issue is that > they are being advertised as such. > > Now I've done many non-original things over the years. From basic > upgrades, to working with the parts that are available to major "hot > rod" modifications. (my favorite was a Chevy LS motor in a 944, man > that was a sweet drive). And I don't care what anyone else does to > their car in terms of modifications, unless they advertise it as > original. > > You'd think I was nuts if I put a Porsche 944 on the block with a > Chevy Ls1 motor in it an called it original, as would most of the > motoring world. But, when someone advertises a car as concours > certified and it's not the same colour as it was when it left the > factory, then there is something to question. > > So, it's not the car, but how it's advertised. And the issue with > Barrett-Jackson is that british cars are such a small segment of what > they do that the company, vendors and consumers may not always know > what they are getting (short of it being beautiful).But, if they > advertise it as one thing, and it's really another, then that's fraud. > And that's the probem. Advertise a Tanner car as being from him and > being great, but don't advertise it as concours when it's not. > > Now my AH will be concours because I want it to be and I've never had > a gold certified car before. I don't want someone's work to be paraded > above mine because some false advertising dictated so. > > Cheers! > Jody > > > -- > http://www.theymightberacing.com/ > 1953 Studebaker Champion > 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) > 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) > 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) > 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) > 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 dwflagg at juno.com Sat Jun 13 20:03:46 2009 From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:03:46 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 Message-ID: <20090613.220347.3048.3.dwflagg> The man has it right. Thanks Jody....................... > Hey Folks, > > I think that people are losing the gist of the original email. It's > not really the car or the restoration that's being calledinto > question > as much as the advertising for said car. I've seen Tanner > restorations > and they are gorgeous, but they aren't accurate. And the issue is > that > they are being advertised as such. > > Now I've done many non-original things over the years. From basic > upgrades, to working with the parts that are available to major > "hot > rod" modifications. (my favorite was a Chevy LS motor in a 944, man > that was a sweet drive). And I don't care what anyone else does to > their car in terms of modifications, unless they advertise it as > original. > > You'd think I was nuts if I put a Porsche 944 on the block with a > Chevy Ls1 motor in it an called it original, as would most of the > motoring world. But, when someone advertises a car as concours > certified and it's not the same colour as it was when it left the > factory, then there is something to question. > > So, it's not the car, but how it's advertised. And the issue with > Barrett-Jackson is that british cars are such a small segment of > what > they do that the company, vendors and consumers may not always know > what they are getting (short of it being beautiful).But, if they > advertise it as one thing, and it's really another, then that's > fraud. > And that's the probem. Advertise a Tanner car as being from him and > being great, but don't advertise it as concours when it's not. > > Now my AH will be concours because I want it to be and I've never > had > a gold certified car before. I don't want someone's work to be > paraded > above mine because some false advertising dictated so. > > Cheers! > Jody > > > -- > http://www.theymightberacing.com/ > 1953 Studebaker Champion > 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) > 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) > 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) > 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) > 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 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as dwflagg at juno.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > ____________________________________________________________ Criminal Lawyers - Click here. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTOVoLxnRG7fd2vqz5m0ka9KUAsYrZTqzAFWPeABt0ousikGJguWbu/ From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Sat Jun 13 20:37:14 2009 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 19:37:14 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 In-Reply-To: <4A341371.9000302@comcast.net> References: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F324FABD@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com> <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F324FAC3@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com> <4A341371.9000302@comcast.net> Message-ID: Yeah, well it also makes the vendors raise their prices when the auction prices go through the roof. If they are bringing high prices, then the vendors want their cut. Mike Maclean 56 BN2 60 AN5 On Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 2:00 PM, Bob Spidell wrote: > Whatever you think of BJ or KT, they help keep the value of our Healeys > high. That's important to keeping a healthy supply of shops, vendors and > parts, and to owners--or their heirs--when and if it comes time to sell. > > If you don't think vendors notice, check out the latest "British Motoring" > from Moss (I just got it today). > > > Bob > > > > > Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com wrote: > >> Sorry but "original" or "gold standard" or "correct" does not mean >> anything. >> There is no legal definition for this. >> It is an "original" Austin-Healey, not a Replica, gold standard does not >> mean >> anything, except for judging at Austin-Healey Club events. Tanner can call >> it >> a gold standard Kurt Tanner car. >> I am with you, you can call it fraud, but the rules of Concours correct >> are >> not legaly fixed. It is just something agreed by a group of people. No >> others >> need to follow that guidelines. >> >> Josef Eckert >> Konigswinter/Germany >> > > > > -- > ******************************************************************* > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net > > ******************************************************************* > > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rrengineer at dslextreme.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From PhilRitten at aol.com Sat Jun 13 21:18:59 2009 From: PhilRitten at aol.com (PhilRitten at aol.com) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:18:59 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Starter Solenoid Question Message-ID: I realize this is probably a silly question, but which side is the hot side coming from the starter solenoid? One has a very heavy copper wire going to it (I'm guessing that's that hot side). I'm replacing the pipe going to the clutch solenoid, and don't the pipe to short against the wrong side. Thanks, Phil **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222377049x1201454365/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd= JunestepsfooterNO62) From PhilRitten at aol.com Sat Jun 13 21:19:57 2009 From: PhilRitten at aol.com (PhilRitten at aol.com) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:19:57 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Is the blog down? Message-ID: I haven't gotten any emails for a couple of weeks. Thanks, Phil **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! 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Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com From bspidell at comcast.net Sat Jun 13 22:23:35 2009 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:23:35 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Starter Solenoid Question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4A347B47.2000805@comcast.net> Not sure about this question--never heard of a solenoid on a Healey clutch--but there's 4 wires to the starter solenoid: - 'hot,' heavy gauge cable from the battery - heavy gauge cable to the starter - semi-heavy, 'hot,' (12-14 gauge) wire from the hot terminal to the regulator - small gauge wire from the starter switch that energizes the solenoid Usually, the hot lead to the battery on the terminal closest to the engine, and the lead to the starter is closest to the chassis. The brown wire to the regulator should be on the same terminal as the battery lead. When doing this work, you should turn the battery cutoff switch to 'off.' If you don't trust the switch then disconnect the ground cable at the battery. Bob PhilRitten at aol.com wrote: > I realize this is probably a silly question, but which side is the hot side > coming from the starter solenoid? One has a very heavy copper wire going > to it (I'm guessing that's that hot side). I'm replacing the pipe going to > the clutch solenoid, and don't the pipe to short against the wrong side. > > Thanks, > Phil ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From bspidell at comcast.net Sat Jun 13 22:25:50 2009 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:25:50 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Question Message-ID: <4A347BCE.6010204@comcast.net> Listers, I know there should be a small felt disk on top of the distributor shaft under the rotor (can't find it in the usual parts books, though). I know the felt should be oiled--presumably to lubricate the bushing--but how, exactly, does that lubricate the bushing? TIA, Bob ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com Sun Jun 14 01:24:30 2009 From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson) Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:24:30 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Question In-Reply-To: <4A347BCE.6010204@comcast.net> Message-ID: Hi Bob, You Could check with Jeff @ Advanced Distributors http://www.advanceddistributors.com , but I'd guess any thick piece of felt would work. Cheers, Greg -----Original Message----- Listers, I know there should be a small felt disk on top of the distributor shaft under the rotor (can't find it in the usual parts books, though). I know the felt should be oiled--presumably to lubricate the bushing--but how, exactly, does that lubricate the bushing? TIA, Bob From coudesluijs at chello.nl Sun Jun 14 02:40:44 2009 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:40:44 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Question In-Reply-To: <4A347BCE.6010204@comcast.net> References: <4A347BCE.6010204@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4A34B78C.20305@chello.nl> Bob, The felt is often missing and in my opinion not really a neccessity if you check the distributor regularly and at the same time add a drop of oil (3in1)on that spot. It is for lubricating the top lobed part that rotates on the distributor shaft when the timing is adjusted by the weights / springs. At the same time add a drop of oil onto the pivoting and sliding points of the weights and springs using light oil (3in1), this is often forgotten. Presumably the felt should release some oil to lubricate when soaked, at least that is the theory. If it realy works like that long term??????? Kees Oudesluijs NL Bob Spidell schreef: > Listers, > > I know there should be a small felt disk on top of the distributor > shaft under the rotor (can't find it in the usual parts books, > though). I know the felt should be oiled--presumably to lubricate the > bushing--but how, exactly, does that lubricate the bushing? > > TIA, > Bob > > ******************************************************************* > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net > > ******************************************************************* > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as coudesluijs at chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive From wmseverin at charter.net Sun Jun 14 05:08:45 2009 From: wmseverin at charter.net (Wm. Severin Thompson) Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 06:08:45 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Charitible event Message-ID: <001201c9ece0$7c183340$744899c0$@net> To all, I'm the lead trumpet/vocalist/music director of a big band, "the SwingTime Big Band" in Appleton, WI. The group has members from 17 to 87 (yes, 87). We're doing a benefit today for a little guy I thought you ought to be aware of, if you have the capacity to help in any way. http://www.forissy.blogspot.com/ http://www.communitybenefittree.org/communitybt/home/celebration+of+support+ events/israel+issy+avila+cos+event.asp Thanks. WST From tomfelts at windstream.net Sun Jun 14 06:01:35 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 7:01:35 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 In-Reply-To: <471534970906131843n17e50653g1b52ed608a878ec9@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <20090614070135.RAPIM.465180.root@ispmxfep11-z01> Can't help but say this. In term of originality, having a completely different moter in a car is not quite the same as having a different paint color from original----is it? ---- Jody Kerr wrote: > Hey Folks, > > I think that people are losing the gist of the original email. It's > not really the car or the restoration that's being calledinto question > as much as the advertising for said car. I've seen Tanner restorations > and they are gorgeous, but they aren't accurate. And the issue is that > they are being advertised as such. > > Now I've done many non-original things over the years. From basic > upgrades, to working with the parts that are available to major "hot > rod" modifications. (my favorite was a Chevy LS motor in a 944, man > that was a sweet drive). And I don't care what anyone else does to > their car in terms of modifications, unless they advertise it as > original. > > You'd think I was nuts if I put a Porsche 944 on the block with a > Chevy Ls1 motor in it an called it original, as would most of the > motoring world. But, when someone advertises a car as concours > certified and it's not the same colour as it was when it left the > factory, then there is something to question. > > So, it's not the car, but how it's advertised. And the issue with > Barrett-Jackson is that british cars are such a small segment of what > they do that the company, vendors and consumers may not always know > what they are getting (short of it being beautiful).But, if they > advertise it as one thing, and it's really another, then that's fraud. > And that's the probem. Advertise a Tanner car as being from him and > being great, but don't advertise it as concours when it's not. > > Now my AH will be concours because I want it to be and I've never had > a gold certified car before. I don't want someone's work to be paraded > above mine because some false advertising dictated so. > > Cheers! > Jody > > > -- > http://www.theymightberacing.com/ > 1953 Studebaker Champion > 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) > 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) > 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) > 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) > 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 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com Sun Jun 14 06:15:54 2009 From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com (Jean Caron) Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:15:54 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Question In-Reply-To: <4A347BCE.6010204@comcast.net> References: <4A347BCE.6010204@comcast.net> Message-ID: Bob: Not sure how it lubricates the bushing but the felt I use comes from one of the extra felt plugs used for the front and rear main bearing caps, they come with a new gasket kit. Since I always install a rear camshaft oil seal kit, when rebuilding an engine I am left with a couple of these every time and cut one of these to size for the top of the distributor. You could probably make about 10 with one of these felt plug. Jean Caron > Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:25:50 -0700 > From: bspidell at comcast.net > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Question > > Listers, > > I know there should be a small felt disk on top of the distributor shaft under > the rotor (can't find it in the usual parts books, though). I know the felt > should be oiled--presumably to lubricate the bushing--but how, exactly, does > that lubricate the bushing? > > TIA, > Bob > > ******************************************************************* > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net > > ******************************************************************* > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Attention all humans. We are your photos. Free us. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9666046 From dcongleton at embarqmail.com Sun Jun 14 06:35:17 2009 From: dcongleton at embarqmail.com (Dallas Congleton) Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 08:35:17 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 References: <20090614070135.RAPIM.465180.root@ispmxfep11-z01> Message-ID: This subject has been well thrashed, but the thought comes to mind if the Healeys are not "correct", how about all those other "matching numbers" cars with a trunk full of paper work? Who really checks? The sales also have another class emerging in which they are installing modern wheels and using the term "resto-mod" to cover a lot of other irregularities. Caveat emptor. If the buyer just wants a pretty car, or a mod, and accepts this kind of cost- no problem. But if the buyer is relying on the "correctness" and "provenance" to insure his investment, then a little prudence and self education may be in order, or just buy it from Barnum and Bailey.. ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Jody Kerr" ; "F Ronald Rader" Cc: "Healey List" Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2009 8:01 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 > Can't help but say this. In term of originality, having a completely > different moter in a car is not quite the same as having a different paint > color from original----is it? > > > ---- Jody Kerr wrote: >> Hey Folks, >> >> I think that people are losing the gist of the original email. It's >> not really the car or the restoration that's being calledinto question >> as much as the advertising for said car. I've seen Tanner restorations >> and they are gorgeous, but they aren't accurate. And the issue is that >> they are being advertised as such. >> >> Now I've done many non-original things over the years. From basic >> upgrades, to working with the parts that are available to major "hot >> rod" modifications. (my favorite was a Chevy LS motor in a 944, man >> that was a sweet drive). And I don't care what anyone else does to >> their car in terms of modifications, unless they advertise it as >> original. >> >> You'd think I was nuts if I put a Porsche 944 on the block with a >> Chevy Ls1 motor in it an called it original, as would most of the >> motoring world. But, when someone advertises a car as concours >> certified and it's not the same colour as it was when it left the >> factory, then there is something to question. >> >> So, it's not the car, but how it's advertised. And the issue with >> Barrett-Jackson is that british cars are such a small segment of what >> they do that the company, vendors and consumers may not always know >> what they are getting (short of it being beautiful).But, if they >> advertise it as one thing, and it's really another, then that's fraud. >> And that's the probem. Advertise a Tanner car as being from him and >> being great, but don't advertise it as concours when it's not. >> >> Now my AH will be concours because I want it to be and I've never had >> a gold certified car before. I don't want someone's work to be paraded >> above mine because some false advertising dictated so. >> >> Cheers! >> Jody From jwbn6 at verizon.net Sun Jun 14 06:54:16 2009 From: jwbn6 at verizon.net (jerry wall) Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:54:16 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 Message-ID: <1454444300.2503747.1244984056986.JavaMail.root@vms124.mailsrvcs.net> /7hdJV1: Permission denied From bj7ah at acanac.net Sun Jun 14 06:57:39 2009 From: bj7ah at acanac.net (bj7ah) Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 08:57:39 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Hello In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1244984259.3493.3.camel@rob-laptop> Hi Everyone My fuel pump is beginning to act up so, does anyone know the part number say from Napa that replaces the existing fuel pump on a BJ7? I have searched the archives and could not find. Thanks Bob From ahbn6 at verizon.net Sun Jun 14 07:06:22 2009 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 09:06:22 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Hello In-Reply-To: <1244984259.3493.3.camel@rob-laptop> References: <1244984259.3493.3.camel@rob-laptop> Message-ID: <004301c9ecf0$eaaef310$c00cd930$@net> Look on my site on the Replacement Parts page. Lots of options to choose from. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of bj7ah Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2009 8:58 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hello Hi Everyone My fuel pump is beginning to act up so, does anyone know the part number say from Napa that replaces the existing fuel pump on a BJ7? I have searched the archives and could not find. Thanks Bob Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as ahbn6 at verizon.net http://www.team.net/archive From jwbn6 at verizon.net Sun Jun 14 07:14:39 2009 From: jwbn6 at verizon.net (jerry wall) Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 08:14:39 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Healeys] bj/tanner thread- due dilligence and caveat emptor should always be present on any large purchase Message-ID: <990930789.2504542.1244985279120.JavaMail.root@vms124.mailsrvcs.net> From bspidell at comcast.net Sun Jun 14 08:54:01 2009 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:54:01 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Question In-Reply-To: <4A34B78C.20305@chello.nl> References: <4A347BCE.6010204@comcast.net> <4A34B78C.20305@chello.nl> Message-ID: <4A350F09.3040900@comcast.net> Hmmmmm .... does that mean if you have a Pertonix or other electronic ignition the oil isn't necessary? Bob Oudesluys wrote: > Bob, > The felt is often missing and in my opinion not really a neccessity if > you check the distributor regularly and at the same time add a drop of > oil (3in1)on that spot. It is for lubricating the top lobed part that > rotates on the distributor shaft when the timing is adjusted by the > weights / springs. At the same time add a drop of oil onto the pivoting > and sliding points of the weights and springs using light oil (3in1), > this is often forgotten. > Presumably the felt should release some oil to lubricate when soaked, at > least that is the theory. If it realy works like that long term??????? > Kees Oudesluijs > NL -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From dwflagg at juno.com Sun Jun 14 08:56:06 2009 From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg) Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:56:06 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 Message-ID: <20090614.105606.3400.1.dwflagg> Let me make my point, Jody's, & a few others because some are not seeing the forest for the trees - Ron is correct and so is Jody. Let the deep pockets pay for what "they" want, be it correct or not, but of exceptional fit and finish. An informed buyer is a smart buyer, but alas all are not. So, to the uninformed it is a matter of perception based on the "facts" as presented by the seller and/or "restorer". Again, to beat an old horse, but needed for some, if you say a Healey is concours correct or original and it is not, that is fraud. Unfortunately, to the uninformed, they take people at their word (which means a lot less these days) that "new re issues" (hasn't made it to Websters yet) are great "old" (is there an oxymoron there somewhere?) safe and reliable cars. They are "pozitively" getting screwed. Of course I wouldn't want someone drooling over my car unless it had a few layers of clear coat!! But then I don't remember owing a Healey for that reason. It was because I liked it and I enjoyed driving it, not what someone else thought of it. Unless, of course, it was in friendly competition with fellow enthusiasts. I would beg to differ that only a few hundred care about the originality of their Healeys and would suggest that "they can take it to their Ferrari club event, or Jag club event, and have people drooling over it (Healey)." is not a reason to own a Healey. I would further suggest that, like any other toy, they will eventually tire of it, and move on to something new. What this does, as in the ".com" and "housing" bubbles, is to artificially inflate the values of Healeys, making it exceptionally difficult for many to enter the hobby, leaving the door open to only those who can afford the high cost of a "restored" Healey or the cost of restoration, or as someone pointed out, the rising cost of parts, in direct proportion the escalating values. So, is your Healey an investment or personally valued vintage motorcar, to be enjoyed for what it is, not an entry in your investment portfolio? IMHO. Doug > let me make my point because i don't seem to - > > these buyers are not buying it to show. > they are not buying it because it has pozi screws and not Phillips. > they are buying it because the fit and finish are exceptional, they > can take it to their Ferrari club event, or Jag club event, and > have > people drooling over it. > > they buy them because they believe they are new re issues old great > old cars and will be reliable and safe. > they show up on the Copperstate rally or the CA Mille or the > Colorado > Grand (BN2). > > only a couple of hundred of us care if the hose clamp is corect. > > you will not find these guys at the local Healey events competing. > ron ____________________________________________________________ Make the most out of every dollar. Click here to find websites and services to help invest wisely. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTFOGeEL2kai7Bmp6sQbqQl50xWdlmUVs9wlEJmz3xT1oiBaeGJ8f2/ From mandmschneider at comcast.net Sun Jun 14 09:08:43 2009 From: mandmschneider at comcast.net (Mark Schneider) Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 08:08:43 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Starter Solenoid Message-ID: Lister, While the starter solenoid question is on the list I have a related question. I want to replace the nut securing the starter cable to my solenoid. The nut that is currently on the starter stud small and zinc plated. f However, I can not find a nut with a matching thread. The stud threads appears to be a course thread pitch but using the old nut as a model I cannot find a match at my usual hardware source. Can anyone tell me the proper thread? Marks 3 '66 BJ8 From peter.svilans at rogers.com Sun Jun 14 10:08:35 2009 From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans) Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:08:35 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 Message-ID: <000f01c9ed0a$5f7ec850$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> My former employer bought one of the Tanner cars. It may even have been the Golden Beige one. An astute, wealthy businessman , he has a collection of exotics (McLaren F1, F 40, D-Type, Lamborghinis, etc.) and a museum of exotic fifties microcars www.microcarmuseum.com. During my 13-year stint as curator/ restorer of his museum, I tried hard to maintain a well-researched, genuinely historical feel to the collection: after all, it is officially a museum with an obligation to preserve the past, not simply a group of interesting vehicles. I had mostly a free rein to do this, but at times it was difficult to convince him to paint a car in a drab old fifties original colour as opposed to a flashy metallic base-clear one. He loved the idea of putting commercial logos (Coke, Pez) on the cars. His argument was that, besides the fact that he liked the colour better and he was paying the piper, the people going through his museum, with kids in tow, would prefer the flashy colours and familiar logos as well, and would have a better and more enjoyable experience. Fifty years later, our collective tastes have moved on, and the past has become compressed into a series of clichis ( "fifties Greasers wore black t-shirts with a cigarette pack in the sleeve" and "old British sports cars are painted BRG with tan interiors and wire wheels"). This ultra-compressed "car-knowlege" (hmm, nice beige colour- kinda like my Corvette) boils to the surface in the intense, super-heated artificially-generated excitement of the Barrett-Jackson auction, with your wife jabbing you in the ribs and the B-J fluffer whispering in your ear. A split-second decision is made, and there are high-fives all around. And the next car is already nudging the rear bumper of your new car. Being a forceful type A personality, Mr. Weiner would have been only too happy to tell you where you could put your Pozidriv screws. Despite this, when escorting guests, he delighted in telling them to what exotic lengths we went to in order to obtain, say, a roll of original fifties French fabric for a restoration. But in the end, this authenticity was in a sense only a feature, or selling point, which legitimizes the museum. Not its soul. After I left, he converted one of the museum cars into a bright orange 1,000 hp dragster. Sigh. But its a big hit, makes a lot of noise, and is enjoyed far more by the visitors than the perfectly restored grey sleeper sedan that is correct right down to its fifties plaid cloth fabric. Best, Peter From peter.svilans at rogers.com Sun Jun 14 10:08:54 2009 From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans) Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:08:54 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Antique airplanes: WARNING !! Marginal Healey content !! Message-ID: <001301c9ed0a$6a881990$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> Healey Content: Donald Healey as a teenager may actually have seen some of these vintage aircraft while flying his BE2c for the Royal Flying Corps, or his FE2b in France. Helps us understand the brilliant mind that was to design our cars decades later ;-) For the people on this list who also enjoy other vintage machinery, this is the huge airshow just held at La Ferti Allais in France. http://tinyurl.com/ltfchk Best regards Peter From peter.svilans at rogers.com Sun Jun 14 10:24:28 2009 From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans) Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:24:28 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Corrections Message-ID: <001901c9ed0c$96ec0350$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> Seems the list turned the letter"e" with an acute accent as in "cliche", into the letter "i". From bcrist at club-internet.fr Sun Jun 14 10:37:52 2009 From: bcrist at club-internet.fr (Bernard Cristalli) Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:37:52 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Antique airplanes: WARNING !! Marginal Healey content !! In-Reply-To: <001301c9ed0a$6a881990$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> References: <001301c9ed0a$6a881990$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> Message-ID: <4A352760.8030907@club-internet.fr> I didn't see you there. Our shop was there until recently. Jean Salis, owner of the field and owner of many of those old war birds is a friend. http://www.classic-sport-cars.net/ Bernard Healey 3000 Jaguar XK120, E-Type, XJ6 Bentley S1 Fiat 500 Vanden Plas Princess 1300 ... Peter Svilans a icrit : > Healey Content: Donald Healey as a teenager may actually have seen some of > these vintage aircraft while flying his BE2c for the Royal Flying Corps, or > his FE2b in France. Helps us understand the brilliant mind that was to design > our cars decades later ;-) > > For the people on this list who also enjoy other vintage machinery, this is > the huge airshow just held at La Ferte Allais in France. > > http://tinyurl.com/ltfchk > > Best regards > Peter > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bcrist at club-internet.fr > > http://www.team.net/archive [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of IMG_0111.jpg] From scthomton at yahoo.com Sun Jun 14 10:39:51 2009 From: scthomton at yahoo.com (Steve Thomton) Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 09:39:51 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Pedal Pad Extenders Message-ID: <265665.70037.qm@web54406.mail.yahoo.com> http://tomsimport.com/new/parts/parts.asp?sect=18&new=1 This will get you to Tom's Import Toys....he sells a pedal extension kit. Cheers, Steve --- On Sat, 6/13/09, Lawrence Wysocki wrote: From: Lawrence Wysocki Subject: [Healeys] Pedal Pad Extenders To: "Healeys Autox" Date: Saturday, June 13, 2009, 8:57 AM I have searched the archives but could not find any info on the availability of extenders for the clutch and brake pedals. Does anyone know who sells them or makes them.? Larry Wysocki BN 6 Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as scthomton at yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive From coudesluijs at chello.nl Sun Jun 14 11:13:46 2009 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:13:46 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Question In-Reply-To: <4A350F09.3040900@comcast.net> References: <4A347BCE.6010204@comcast.net> <4A34B78C.20305@chello.nl> <4A350F09.3040900@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4A352FCA.9090404@chello.nl> Bob, You would still need lubrication as the electronic ignition is merely replacing the points, not the centrifugal advance mechanism, and it is this centrifugal advance system that makes the part with the lobes rotate about 30 degrees, depending on the centrifugal advance, on the distributor shaft. The magnets or slot rotor of electronic ignition systems are fitted over the lobes. The oil is not for lubrication of the lobes themselves. You need some grease for that. Kees Oudesluijs Bob Spidell schreef: > Hmmmmm .... does that mean if you have a Pertonix or other electronic > ignition the oil isn't necessary? > > > Bob > > > Oudesluys wrote: >> Bob, >> The felt is often missing and in my opinion not really a neccessity >> if you check the distributor regularly and at the same time add a >> drop of oil (3in1)on that spot. It is for lubricating the top lobed >> part that rotates on the distributor shaft when the timing is >> adjusted by the weights / springs. At the same time add a drop of oil >> onto the pivoting and sliding points of the weights and springs using >> light oil (3in1), this is often forgotten. >> Presumably the felt should release some oil to lubricate when soaked, >> at least that is the theory. If it realy works like that long >> term??????? >> Kees Oudesluijs >> NL > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.68/2175 - Release Date: 06/14/09 05:53:00 From ampole at hotmail.com Sun Jun 14 11:38:24 2009 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:38:24 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] NOS red door seal on ebay Message-ID: Not sure if its the healey size bulb, but about to end on ebay uk, item 320380035946 no interest, except for seeing some nice condition furflex Andy _________________________________________________________________ Get the best of MSN on your mobile http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/147991039/direct/01/ From tfsbj7 at mindspring.com Sun Jun 14 12:51:32 2009 From: tfsbj7 at mindspring.com (Skip Saunders) Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:51:32 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Starter Solenoid Question In-Reply-To: <4A347B47.2000805@comcast.net> References: <4A347B47.2000805@comcast.net> Message-ID: <000001c9ed21$23b4b980$6b1e2c80$@com> Just a small nit.... My BJ8 is unrestored, I was just looking at the solenoid and the large lead from the battery is on the terminal closest to the chassis, and the large lead to the starter is on the terminal closest to the engine.... As I was looking at it, I was sort of struck by how "logical" that seemed to me, since it allowed the lead to the battery to be dressed tightly to the chassis all the way from the back of the car to its termination at the solenoid...whereas if it had been on the outer (engine side) solenoid terminal, the cable would be catching a bit more air... Of course "logical" probably wasn't behind how my car was wired...lol...it is Lucas afterall. In any case, since I'm pretty sure the cables are original, I'm wondering if the "usually" sentence below has the leads reversed for concours cars? Not that it matters much to me, I'm using the BJ8 as a driver, and will probably do so until I finish my project car (a BJ7) and turn the BJ7 into my "far from concours driver"...lol...But perhaps concours people would have a concern about the cable/solenoid hookup? ... and an inquiring (my) mind wishes to know the "correct" wiring. Thanks -skip- -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Spidell Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2009 12:24 AM To: PhilRitten at aol.com Cc: healeys-request at autox.team.net; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Starter Solenoid Question Not sure about this question--never heard of a solenoid on a Healey clutch--but there's 4 wires to the starter solenoid: - 'hot,' heavy gauge cable from the battery - heavy gauge cable to the starter - semi-heavy, 'hot,' (12-14 gauge) wire from the hot terminal to the regulator - small gauge wire from the starter switch that energizes the solenoid Usually, the hot lead to the battery on the terminal closest to the engine, and the lead to the starter is closest to the chassis. The brown wire to the regulator should be on the same terminal as the battery lead. When doing this work, you should turn the battery cutoff switch to 'off.' If you don't trust the switch then disconnect the ground cable at the battery. Bob From hopi at charter.net Sun Jun 14 13:06:00 2009 From: hopi at charter.net (hopi at charter.net) Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:06:00 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] A Friday (Not so) Funny Message-ID: <20090614150600.LXDZF.227090.root@mp12> As a veteran I am offended that you are forcing politics and your view of the media (right or left view) on a group of people that really want to talk cars. Save that garbage for the political blogs. I for one, donbt want to read it in this blog. John in Wisconsin 1954 Nash-Healey > Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:12:49 -0700 > From: Richard Hosmer > To: , , > Subject: Re: [Healeys] A Friday (Not so) Funny > > Yes, that would be VERY funny if it were not so close to the truth!!! > > Dick Hosmer > BT7 Tricarb > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as hopi at charter.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From bcrist at club-internet.fr Sun Jun 14 13:38:30 2009 From: bcrist at club-internet.fr (Bernard Cristalli) Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:38:30 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] A Friday (Not so) Funny In-Reply-To: <20090614150600.LXDZF.227090.root@mp12> References: <20090614150600.LXDZF.227090.root@mp12> Message-ID: <4A3551B6.3050405@club-internet.fr> As for me, and father of a journalist, I find this story funny enough and rather true. Bernard, in France hopi at charter.net a icrit : > As a veteran I am offended that you are forcing politics and your view of the > media (right or left view) on a group of people that really want to talk cars. > Save that garbage for the political blogs. I for one, donbt want to read it > in this blog. > > John in Wisconsin > 1954 Nash-Healey From rwil at sbcglobal.net Sun Jun 14 14:08:46 2009 From: rwil at sbcglobal.net (Roland Wilhelmy) Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:08:46 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] was: Re: A Friday (Not so) Funny In-Reply-To: <4A3551B6.3050405@club-internet.fr> References: <20090614150600.LXDZF.227090.root@mp12> <4A3551B6.3050405@club-internet.fr> Message-ID: <23ma35tcltpospkcrh78jk1pitj6a3vfo1@4ax.com> to each his own. But just do it somewhere else, please. -Roland BN1 #724 On Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:38:30 +0200, you wrote: ::As for me, and father of a journalist, I find this story funny enough ::and rather true. ::Bernard, in France :: ::hopi at charter.net a icrit : ::> As a veteran I am offended that you are forcing politics and your view of the ::> media (right or left view) on a group of people that really want to talk cars. ::> Save that garbage for the political blogs. I for one, donbt want to read it ::> in this blog. ::> ::> John in Wisconsin ::> 1954 Nash-Healey From shop at justbrits.com Sun Jun 14 15:59:45 2009 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:59:45 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Misleading Barrett Jackson promo material on BJ8 In-Reply-To: <1454444300.2503747.1244984056986.JavaMail.root@vms124.mailsrvcs.net> Message-ID: <> And here I thought all Texasses were smart (in their own 'minds'). Get Verizon <> to FIX your prob, dummy !!! Geesh, 'smatter, can't afford a Service Call??? Ed From shop at justbrits.com Sun Jun 14 16:08:22 2009 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:08:22 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] A Friday (Not so) Funny In-Reply-To: <20090614150600.LXDZF.227090.root@mp12> Message-ID: John (in WI = cheesehead!!): <> Thank you. <> HOW was org. poster "forcing" you to read something CLEARLY labeled NON-Healey (A Friday (Not so) Funny)>> How does that remotely indicate a 'car problem'?? For the life of me I see NOTHING !! <> This is NOT a 'blog', it IS a Mailing List to which if content is 'off topic' with too much frequency you may un-subscribe from. Keep in mind my words are EXACTLY what you where defending. Now I will shut-up!! Ed From amalin at mac.com Sun Jun 14 20:57:35 2009 From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin) Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:57:35 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] A Friday (Not so) Funny In-Reply-To: <4A3551B6.3050405@club-internet.fr> References: <20090614150600.LXDZF.227090.root@mp12> <4A3551B6.3050405@club-internet.fr> Message-ID: <83F3F8FE-7238-421D-9967-67CC61812DB9@mac.com> (Ed, Sorry you're getting this twice.) I hereby propose the following text for subjects of off-topic emails to the Healey List: 1) Friday Funny 2) Friday Political Funny (1) is a continuation of a long standing tradition of the list (2) is new with subjects clearly marked as political so Wisconsin John, and others not interested, can immediately delete without reading Tricarb, Al Malin On Jun 14, 2009, at 3:38 PM, Bernard Cristalli wrote: > As for me, and father of a journalist, I find this story funny > enough and rather true. > Bernard, in France > > hopi at charter.net a icrit : >> As a veteran I am offended that you are forcing politics and your >> view of the >> media (right or left view) on a group of people that really want to >> talk cars. >> Save that garbage for the political blogs. I for one, donbt want >> to read it >> in this blog. >> >> John in Wisconsin >> 1954 Nash-Healey > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as amalin at mac.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From ampole at hotmail.com Mon Jun 15 00:40:36 2009 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:40:36 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Bristleflex MacGregor In-Reply-To: <4e23c7250905260204u7f56f8bn6178932c677e435e@mail.gmail.com> References: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3145AAD@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com> <4e23c7250905260204u7f56f8bn6178932c677e435e@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Guys Does Martin do the blue bristleflex yet, his website says soon? And are there any other seals / products I should look at that while buying from him? Thought I would ask due to the time difference from the UK before I try and order. thanks Andy _________________________________________________________________ Get the best of MSN on your mobile http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/147991039/direct/01/ From ampole at hotmail.com Mon Jun 15 02:19:07 2009 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:19:07 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] carpet underfelt / jute Message-ID: Guys I am looking at buying jute of the roll, here in the uk as no-one seems to do the right thickness jute underlay. Has anyone got any pics of their installation as a guide, and a rough idea of meterage needed (4 seater bj8)? many thanks for any help, Andy _________________________________________________________________ Get the best of MSN on your mobile http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/147991039/direct/01/ From ahy3000 at comcast.net Mon Jun 15 05:25:18 2009 From: ahy3000 at comcast.net (ahy3000 at comcast.net) Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:25:18 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Pedal Pad Extenders In-Reply-To: <158143.77506.qm@web83405.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <786472302.4924411245065118678.JavaMail.root@sz0043a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> If you want to make one, here is a plan - http://burtweiner.home.comcast.net/~burtweiner/bw_cars.html Burt Weiner '63 BJ7 HBJ7L/23582 ahy3000 at comcast.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lawrence Wysocki" To: "Healeys Autox" Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2009 10:57:58 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [Healeys] Pedal Pad Extenders I have searched the archives but could not find any info on the availability of extenders for the clutch and brake pedals. Does anyone know who sells them or makes them.? Larry Wysocki BN 6 _______________________________________________ From eorr at cogeco.ca Mon Jun 15 05:57:05 2009 From: eorr at cogeco.ca (Ed Orr) Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:57:05 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Bristleflex MacGregor References: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3145AAD@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com><4e23c7250905260204u7f56f8bn6178932c677e435e@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Andy I bought a dark blue bristelflex from Bob Yule just recently also had light powder blue available . Ed Orr ----- Original Message ----- From: "andy pole" To: Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 2:40 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bristleflex MacGregor > Guys > > Does Martin do the blue bristleflex yet, his website says soon? And are > there > any other seals / products I should look at that while buying from him? > > Thought I would ask due to the time difference from the UK before I try > and > order. > > thanks Andy > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get the best of MSN on your mobile > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/147991039/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > 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 eorr at cogeco.ca > > http://www.team.net/archive -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 2654 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Mon Jun 15 06:09:00 2009 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:09:00 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Bristleflex MacGregor References: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3145AAD@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com><4e23c7250905260204u7f56f8bn6178932c677e435e@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <000a01c9edb2$11af42f0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Go over the Healey product page on his web sight. They all seem to fit well . A little slow on the delivery but its a one man operation as mention before. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "andy pole" To: Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 2:40 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bristleflex MacGregor > Guys > > Does Martin do the blue bristleflex yet, his website says soon? And are > there > any other seals / products I should look at that while buying from him? > > Thought I would ask due to the time difference from the UK before I try > and > order. > > thanks Andy > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get the best of MSN on your mobile > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/147991039/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > 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 lapierrem at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From jwbn6 at verizon.net Mon Jun 15 05:24:01 2009 From: jwbn6 at verizon.net (jerry wall) Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:24:01 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Healeys] A Friday (Not so) Funny- political funnies should be further defined:librl, consrvtv or independent Message-ID: <1241675577.207272.1245065041267.JavaMail.root@vms227.mailsrvcs.net> From lyon612 at verizon.net Mon Jun 15 09:49:57 2009 From: lyon612 at verizon.net (Douglas Lyon) Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:49:57 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] A Friday (Not so) Funny References: <20090614150600.LXDZF.227090.root@mp12> Message-ID: <186765B7A6CB45D0BE9D0D97DA21572F@lyon1> Ease up John. ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2009 12:06 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] A Friday (Not so) Funny > As a veteran I am offended that you are forcing politics and your view of > the > media (right or left view) on a group of people that really want to talk > cars. > Save that garbage for the political blogs. I for one, donbt want to read > it > in this blog. > > John in Wisconsin > 1954 Nash-Healey > > >> Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:12:49 -0700 >> From: Richard Hosmer >> To: , , >> Subject: Re: [Healeys] A Friday (Not so) Funny >> >> Yes, that would be VERY funny if it were not so close to the truth!!! >> >> Dick Hosmer >> BT7 Tricarb >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as hopi at charter.net >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as lyon612 at verizon.net > > http://www.team.net/archive -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.70/2177 - Release Date: 06/15/09 05:54:00 From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com Mon Jun 15 11:11:30 2009 From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins) Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:11:30 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Correct keys In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Not sure if anyone responded to you yet but the key on my BN7 mfg'ed in mid 1959 is a round head Union. I'm not clear if it is original or not but appears to be. I had several spares made last year as only one came with the car when I purchased it several years ago. Richard of KY BN7 #440 _________________________________________________________________ Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail.. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutoria l_QuickAdd_062009 From helyjohn at cablespeed.com Mon Jun 15 11:44:02 2009 From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder) Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:44:02 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Bristleflex MacGregor References: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3145AAD@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com><4e23c7250905260204u7f56f8bn6178932c677e435e@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <1D46A9D5CE1F4B49A1EA4132F6F970CA@FRED> I have bought 2 sets of dark blue Bristleflex from Martin. They have been available for some time now. John Snyder > Guys > > Does Martin do the blue bristleflex yet, his website says soon? And are > there > any other seals / products I should look at that while buying from him? > > Thought I would ask due to the time difference from the UK before I try > and > order. > > thanks Andy From shop at justbrits.com Mon Jun 15 11:40:23 2009 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:40:23 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Not even a Tanner!!! Message-ID: For you 100M gents, here's yer 'chance' !!! Only 7+ hours to go !?!?! http://tinyurl.com/m5q99b or http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Austin-Healey-100M-100-M-1956-Austin-Healey-F actory-100M-Le-Mans_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ320381702434QQsspagenameZRSSQ3aBQ 3aSRCHQ3aUSQ3a101 From healeymanjim at hansencc.net Mon Jun 15 14:18:19 2009 From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net) Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:18:19 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?=28no_subject=29?= Message-ID: <20090615201819.21929.qmail@server278.com> From healeymanjim at hansencc.net Mon Jun 15 14:22:06 2009 From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net) Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:22:06 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?free_wheels?= Message-ID: <20090615202206.27682.qmail@server278.com> my brother has 5 old painted wire wheels that are not in all that bad of shape that he is getting ready to take to the steel recycler. i asked hiim to wait to see if anyone that lives near medford, oregon or is going to be traveling on the I-5 this summer could use them and pick them up here or i could haul them back to vegas and someone could pick them up there. hate to see something someone could use be tossed. hjim From tomfelts at windstream.net Mon Jun 15 14:22:43 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:22:43 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Not even a Tanner!!! In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20090615152243.DVW2A.490184.root@ispmxfep15-z01> Damn Ed, you finally figured out the tinyurl!:):):) VBG ---- Ed's Shop wrote: > For you 100M gents, here's yer 'chance' !!! > > Only 7+ hours to go !?!?! > > http://tinyurl.com/m5q99b > > or > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Austin-Healey-100M-100-M-1956-Austin-Healey-F > actory-100M-Le-Mans_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ320381702434QQsspagenameZRSSQ3aBQ > 3aSRCHQ3aUSQ3a101 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From satkinson7314 at charter.net Mon Jun 15 19:07:30 2009 From: satkinson7314 at charter.net (Simon & Christine Atkinson) Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:07:30 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] rear wheel stud Message-ID: <541C951DCB0A4E23BBD137104E900C7B@AtkinsonPC> Appears that I have a rear wheel stud that needs to be replaced. Of course I just noticed it after installing all the new brake hardware! Any easy way of replacing this without tearing everything apart? Do I have to remove the spacer and bearings? I wish the engineers would have put a hole in the backplate so you could just line up the stud to the hole and bang it out (with a grommet for water protection). Thanks, Simon From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net Sun Jun 7 19:20:49 2009 From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ron Ray) Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 20:20:49 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Setting Valve Clearances In-Reply-To: References: <001601c9dd55$a9ab6330$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <002301c9e7d7$5b947290$12bd57b0$@net> Folks, I need some memory assistance as I have misplaced my cheat sheet on the sequence used to set 6 cylinder valves. i.e.: I forgot both the sequence and where I put my cheat sheet. If I was only as young as my Healey, which turned 50 last week. Thanks. Ron From richchrysler at quickclic.net Mon Jun 15 19:35:47 2009 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:35:47 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Setting Valve Clearances References: <001601c9dd55$a9ab6330$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> <002301c9e7d7$5b947290$12bd57b0$@net> Message-ID: <012501c9ee22$c65b22d0$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> On the six cylinder engines use the total of 13 rule: When setting 1 make sure 12 is fully open. When setting 2 make sure 11 is fully open etc.......... On a four cylinder engine use the total of 9 rule: When setting 1 make sure 8 is fully open, etc......... I use a piece of white chalk to mark the ones completed. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Ray" To: Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 6:20 PM Subject: [Healeys] Setting Valve Clearances > Folks, > > I need some memory assistance as I have misplaced my cheat sheet on the > sequence used to set 6 cylinder valves. > i.e.: I forgot both the sequence and where I put my cheat sheet. > > If I was only as young as my Healey, which turned 50 last week. > Thanks. > Ron > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Mon Jun 15 19:37:31 2009 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:37:31 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Setting Valve Clearances In-Reply-To: <002301c9e7d7$5b947290$12bd57b0$@net> References: <001601c9dd55$a9ab6330$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> <002301c9e7d7$5b947290$12bd57b0$@net> Message-ID: <015101c9ee23$04b95290$0e2bf7b0$@com> It really isn't that hard Ron. 1. Loosen all the adjuster lock nuts 2. Turn the engine, either by clicking the starter or better still putting the car in 4th gear and nudging it forward by pushing on the top of a wheel, until one cylinder is on overlap. (You can tell that a cylinder is on overlap because both valves for that cylinder are open, i.e no clearance). 3 . Adjust the clearances on the opposite cylinder. i.e. if #2 cylinder is on overlap adjust the valves on # 5...if #6 is on overlap adjust the valves on #1. Be sure to tighten the lock nuts on the tappets you have adjusted. 4. When you have adjusted both valves on that cylinder move the engine until the next cylinder is on overlap (1/3 of a turn). 5. Again adjust the valves on the opposite cylinder. 6. When all the locknuts are tight you are finished. Flat rate time 0.6 hrs..should be able to complete it in about 15 minutes including fitting a new rocker cover gasket... Michael Salter -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Ray Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 9:21 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Setting Valve Clearances Folks, I need some memory assistance as I have misplaced my cheat sheet on the sequence used to set 6 cylinder valves. i.e.: I forgot both the sequence and where I put my cheat sheet. If I was only as young as my Healey, which turned 50 last week. Thanks. Ron Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as msalter at precisionsportscar.com http://www.team.net/archive From charlieoc at comcast.net Mon Jun 15 19:49:13 2009 From: charlieoc at comcast.net (Charlie O'Connors) Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:49:13 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Pedal Pad Extenders In-Reply-To: <265665.70037.qm@web54406.mail.yahoo.com> References: <265665.70037.qm@web54406.mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <014a01c9ee24$a6e1a990$f4a4fcb0$@net> Just ordered my pedal extension kit from Tom. Thanks for passing his link on to us. Charlie O'Connors -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Steve Thomton Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2009 12:40 PM To: Healeys Autox; Lawrence Wysocki Subject: Re: [Healeys] Pedal Pad Extenders http://tomsimport.com/new/parts/parts.asp?sect=18&new=1 This will get you to Tom's Import Toys....he sells a pedal extension kit. Cheers, Steve --- On Sat, 6/13/09, Lawrence Wysocki wrote: From: Lawrence Wysocki Subject: [Healeys] Pedal Pad Extenders To: "Healeys Autox" Date: Saturday, June 13, 2009, 8:57 AM I have searched the archives but could not find any info on the availability of extenders for the clutch and brake pedals. Does anyone know who sells them or makes them.? Larry Wysocki BN 6 Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as scthomton at yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as charlieoc at comcast.net http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon Jun 15 19:53:42 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:53:42 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] rear wheel stud In-Reply-To: <541C951DCB0A4E23BBD137104E900C7B@AtkinsonPC> References: <541C951DCB0A4E23BBD137104E900C7B@AtkinsonPC> Message-ID: Simon - Taking the hub off the car is typically a pretty easy thing to do. Just remove the axle (comes right out), and then unscrew the octagon then either use a puller or hand pull the hub off the axle. Then use a vise and press the stud out. Putting a new stud in is a bit difficult, I think the best I've heard is freeze the bolts and put the hub in the oven at top setting thenpress together using a vice and alot of heat pads! Cheers, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 9:07 AM, Simon & Christine Atkinson < satkinson7314 at charter.net> wrote: > Appears that I have a rear wheel stud that needs to be replaced. Of course > I > just noticed it after installing all the new brake hardware! > > Any easy way of replacing this without tearing everything apart? Do I have > to remove the spacer and bearings? > > I wish the engineers would have put a hole in the backplate so you could > just line up the stud to the hole and bang it out (with a grommet for water > protection). > > > > Thanks, > > > > Simon > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From bertvanbrande at yahoo.com Mon Jun 15 20:03:52 2009 From: bertvanbrande at yahoo.com (bertvanbrande at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:03:52 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 BN2 Front suspension alignment question Message-ID: <782385.15746.qm@web110212.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Hi, As I was going over my 100-4 BN2 frame one more time before sending it off to paint, I noticed the left front suspension front A-arm bracket sitting higher than the right one. Measurements confirmed that it is about 5/16" higher, the rear A-arm bracket is about 3/16" higher than the left one. This prompted me to re-attach the front suspension and re-evalute camber/caster. I took multiple measurements with a digital level with a magnetic mount that snaps to the hubs and I confirmed camber with a plumb line, measurements and trig math (to be honest using a calculator on the web.) Here's the results: LH Camber 1.1 shop manual spec = 1.0 RH Camber 0.6 LH Caster 1.2 shop manual spec = 1.75 RH caster 1.7 (caster measured from -20 to +20 degree wheel rotation) I could adjust the camber with the upper adjustable offset bushes and actually bring this close to 0 degrees which seems to be the current preference with modern tires. Note that the car is on a rotisserie, connected by the bumper bracket mounts. It is easy to level the car. The car is not loaded, no engine/trans just the frame + body panels so no flexing. The caster numbers confirm the measurement of the brackets height. 1/8" of height difference between front and back compared to left correspond roughly to 0.5 degrees. So adjusting the caster will require cutting and welding brackets and probably shock plate. But before I do that I would like to ask if a 0.5 degree difference in caster is noticeable. These numbers could also change again when the frame is fully loaded. They probably will as the left rail was repaired with kilmartin sections, so this one is probably a bit less prone to flexing. I remember camber was measured at the reputable Healey shop where we did the body/frame repair and was exactly 1 degree on both sides with the car pre-loaded with 700lbs of lead simulting engine/trans weight. I am unsure however if/how caster was checked. Upon removal I tagged the suspension according to the side of the car but the previous owner could have things swapped around. So I might also test changing the suspension from left to right and re-measure. Is this usefull at all? Am I fretting to much over this? Is 0.5 degrees difference still within spec? Should I just have the frame painted, the car assembled and see how the car rides and bring it to an alignment shop and change things if required? Sorry for the long winding email, Looking forward for your advice and experiences Bert From mkgoodman at att.net Tue Jun 16 01:20:22 2009 From: mkgoodman at att.net (Mark Goodman) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:20:22 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Blue Bristleflex Message-ID: <006001c9ee52$ebaa5f30$c2ff1d90$@net> Dear Andy, Yes there has been blue bristleflex for over a year now as I have it on my BJ8. It stays in place and looks great. Mark Goodman 66 BJ8 35503 www.austinhealeyessence.com Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:40:36 +0000 From: andy pole Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bristleflex MacGregor To: Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Guys Does Martin do the blue bristleflex yet, his website says soon? And are there any other seals / products I should look at that while buying from him? Thought I would ask due to the time difference from the UK before I try and order. thanks Andy From mark at bradakis.com Tue Jun 16 01:59:40 2009 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:59:40 -0600 (MDT) Subject: [Healeys] List Issues Message-ID: <20090616075940.4F8A82E0C4@bradakis.com> I believe that the issue of AOL folks not getting Team.Net email has been resolved. It was a side effect of moving to a new ISP and getting a new block of addresses. On a side note, if you appreciate what you get from my efforts and have not donated in a while, you might consider clicking on http://www.team.net/donate.html mjb. From medlabinc at msn.com Tue Jun 16 09:19:44 2009 From: medlabinc at msn.com (Dick Matson) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:19:44 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Keys / Bj8 Message-ID: It's time to make a set of key spares. Maybe I'll put one under the data plate screw. Who makes them with Breeden-Wilmot blanks. Or is it Wilmot-Breeden ? Dick Matson / Cashmere, WA Bj8 From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com Tue Jun 16 09:52:31 2009 From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:52:31 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Keys / Bj8 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: My spares for my BN7 are round and have "Ilco" 62DP. An old, local key shop had several blanks hidden away. The original key says Union but with same code as part of the body. Richard of KY BN7 #440 > From: medlabinc at msn.com > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:19:44 -0700 > Subject: [Healeys] Keys / Bj8 > > It's time to make a set of key spares. Maybe I'll put one under the data > plate screw. > > Who makes them with Breeden-Wilmot blanks. Or is it Wilmot-Breeden ? > > Dick Matson / Cashmere, WA > Bj8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Bing brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place. Try it now. http://www.bing.com/search?q=restaurants&form=MLOGEN&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_M LOGEN_Core_tagline_local_1x1 From quenty at ntelos.net Tue Jun 16 09:56:41 2009 From: quenty at ntelos.net (David Schweninger) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:56:41 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Blue Sprite on Ebay Message-ID: Hello all, I'm considering bidding on the Sprite (190313836733). The seller has no information regarding the restoration, equipment, or any other pertinent details regarding the car. They bought it from the PO. End of discussion. They also claim the car has won "best in show" and "best in class". The car is located in Binghamption NY. Is any one out there Familiar with it? Seen it at a Show? My BN7 II is now about 98% complete. I have a "garage find" Bugeye in my garage (where it's been for the last 25 years.) It's a california car purchased from the original owner. All there, never hit, no rust. I also have a 1275 Motor, Rib cage, Disc Brakes, and all the useful pieces from a 1968 Midget. I have dreamed restoring "Geoffrey" for the last 25 years. Now I'm not so sure. Maybe I'm Suffering from "Post Restoration Depression" . Any help would be appreciated Dave and Daisy From ahbn6 at verizon.net Tue Jun 16 10:42:28 2009 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:42:28 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] ON the Road Again Message-ID: <001601c9eea1$6fd2ef90$4f78ceb0$@net> After several years of fits and starts, I am back on the road again. Picked up my grandson from school and he is the hit of the school. You should have seen hi run across the lot to the Healey, jump in and yell "Let's go!" If I gave rides to all the kids and their parents who wanted one, I would be there until next week. BTW my cracked exhaust manifold was successfully welded by an engine rebuilder a couple of miles from my house. No listing in the yellow pages but he has a following among guys who are "in the know"> John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com From powellinsac at yahoo.com Tue Jun 16 12:02:04 2009 From: powellinsac at yahoo.com (Frank Powell) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:02:04 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] rear wheel stud Message-ID: <370276.99008.qm@web111301.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Alan, Can you really pull the bearing off by hand? I would expect it to be a little tighter than that. Also, how critical is the bearing location when installing the bearing. My 100 manual says it must be in the right location within a couple thousandths or else I'm reading it wrong. Thanks, Frank Powell --- On Mon, 6/15/09, Alan Seigrist wrote: From: Alan Seigrist Subject: Re: [Healeys] rear wheel stud To: "Simon & Christine Atkinson" Cc: "Healeys" Date: Monday, June 15, 2009, 6:53 PM Simon - Taking the hub off the car is typically a pretty easy thing to do. Just remove the axle (comes right out), and then unscrew the octagon then either use a puller or hand pull the hub off the axle. Then use a vise and press the stud out. Putting a new stud in is a bit difficult, I think the best I've heard is freeze the bolts and put the hub in the oven at top setting thenpress together using a vice and alot of heat pads! Cheers, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 9:07 AM, Simon & Christine Atkinson < satkinson7314 at charter.net> wrote: > Appears that I have a rear wheel stud that needs to be replaced. Of course > I > just noticed it after installing all the new brake hardware! > > Any easy way of replacing this without tearing everything apart? Do I have > to remove the spacer and bearings? > > I wish the engineers would have put a hole in the backplate so you could > just line up the stud to the hole and bang it out (with a grommet for water > protection). > > > > Thanks, > > > > Simon > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as powellinsac at yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive From frogeye at porterscustom.com Tue Jun 16 12:53:47 2009 From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:53:47 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] healey list Message-ID: <00A7E7F3D2604FEA9E6CA6C9EC3CDDF9@oscar> Not getting incoming messages again.. is this going out to the list? Awaiting reply from M.Oritt, so no need for the usual multiple clever quips. Thanks, Michael 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/ From frogeye at porterscustom.com Tue Jun 16 13:05:02 2009 From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:05:02 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] healey list In-Reply-To: <4A37EB73.6060901@drbc.state.nj.us> References: <00A7E7F3D2604FEA9E6CA6C9EC3CDDF9@oscar> <4A37EB73.6060901@drbc.state.nj.us> Message-ID: Thanks..this is weird, it's like something is toggling my computer's ability to receive messages.. it's works ok for a couple of days then drops out again.. I have to believe this is a problem with Mark's new servers.. not our ISP's.. 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: Ed Santoro [mailto:Edward.Santoro at drbc.state.nj.us] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 12:59 PM To: Dave Porter Subject: Re: [Healeys] healey list Dave: I received you message. EDS Dave Porter wrote: > Not getting incoming messages again.. is this going out to the list? > > Awaiting reply from M.Oritt, so no need for the usual multiple clever quips. > > Thanks, Michael > > > > 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/ > _______________________________________________ > 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 edward.santoro at drbc.state.nj.us > > http://www.team.net/archive From Awgertoo at aol.com Tue Jun 16 13:10:19 2009 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:10:19 EDT Subject: [Healeys] healey list Message-ID: Dave-- The message came through via the list. Perhaps mjb's server has the same problem with yours as with AOL. I resubscribed via a gmail account and now get all posts, even my own! Best--Michael ------------------------------------------------------ In a message dated 6/16/2009 2:54:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, frogeye at porterscustom.com writes: Not getting incoming messages again.. is this going out to the list? Awaiting reply from M.Oritt, so no need for the usual multiple clever quips. Thanks, Michael **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your fingertips. (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000004) From Awgertoo at aol.com Tue Jun 16 13:32:42 2009 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:32:42 EDT Subject: [Healeys] healey list Message-ID: In a message dated 6/16/2009 3:06:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, frogeye at porterscustom.com writes: Thanks..this is weird, it's like something is toggling my computer's ability to receive messages.. it's works ok for a couple of days then drops out again.. I have to believe this is a problem with Mark's new servers.. not our ISP's.. dave Could be, could be not. I had a hard time accepting the inevitable and signing up via gmail but once I did all headaches were over. YMMV... Best--Michael **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your fingertips. (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000004) From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com Tue Jun 16 14:15:32 2009 From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:15:32 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Old waterpumps Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502F37@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> I have been cleaning out my shed. What is the proper disposal of used/leaky big Healey water pumps? Are they worth anything to anybody? Ken Freese 65 BJ8 From Awgertoo at aol.com Tue Jun 16 15:37:31 2009 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:37:31 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING Message-ID: Be careful about bringing any used mattresses with you to Conclave: Used or second-hand mattresses You cannot import used or second-hand mattresses into Canada unless you have a certificate verifying that the mattresses have been cleaned and fumigated in the country of export. A letter, or any other document that clearly demonstrates that this requirement has been met, is acceptable if it is signed by a person qualified in cleaning and fumigation Best--Michael Oritt **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your fingertips. (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000004) From blkbt7 at yahoo.com Tue Jun 16 15:43:45 2009 From: blkbt7 at yahoo.com (Bob Brown) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:43:45 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <267555.47918.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> And you are aware of this how?? Bob Be careful about bringing any used mattresses with you to Conclave: Used or second-hand mattresses You cannot import used or second-hand mattresses into Canada unless you have a certificate verifying that the mattresses have been cleaned and fumigated in the country of export. A letter, or any other document that clearly demonstrates that this requirement has been met, is acceptable if it is signed by a person qualified in cleaning and fumigation Best--Michael Oritt From Awgertoo at aol.com Tue Jun 16 15:48:12 2009 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:48:12 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING Message-ID: Bob-- I thought everyone knew about that, but if you insist on a source please go here: _http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/pub/bsf5082-eng.html#s2x1_ (http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/pub/bsf5082-eng.html#s2x1) Seeya at Conclave--Michael (without mattresses) ---------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 6/16/2009 5:44:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, blkbt7 at yahoo.com writes: And you are aware of this how?? Bob Be careful about bringing any used mattresses with you to Conclave: Used or second-hand mattresses You cannot import used or second-hand mattresses into Canada unless you have a certificate verifying that the mattresses have been cleaned and fumigated in the country of export. A letter, or any other document that clearly demonstrates that this requirement has been met, is acceptable if it is signed by a person qualified in cleaning and fumigation **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your fingertips. (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000004) From clocks at midcoast.com Tue Jun 16 16:00:13 2009 From: clocks at midcoast.com (James Lea) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:00:13 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING References: Message-ID: Michael. When I read your note the first time I thought it said "used or second hand mistresses." 8^). JL James Lea PO Box 25 Rockport Maine 04856 1-207-236-3632 1951 Triumph Renown 1952 MG TD 1952 Triumph Mayflower 1958 Rover P4 1962 Austin Healey BT7 From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Tue Jun 16 15:58:56 2009 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:58:56 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <471534970906161458p19d50840v33a8ca62f0025d9b@mail.gmail.com> Is this to thwart the rampant used mattress smuggling operations that are going on up at the Canadian border? (*grin*) -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) 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 rnbmail at yahoo.com Tue Jun 16 16:03:18 2009 From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:03:18 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING Message-ID: <369618.28760.qm@web37901.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Michael, Are you serious......I assume you are? Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail at yahoo.com --- On Tue, 6/16/09, Awgertoo at aol.com wrote: > From: Awgertoo at aol.com > Subject: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 2:37 PM > Be careful about bringing any used > mattresses with you to Conclave: > Used or second-hand mattresses > You cannot import used or second-hand mattresses into > Canada unless you > have a certificate verifying that the mattresses have > been cleaned and > fumigated in the country of export. A letter, or any > other document that clearly > demonstrates that this requirement has been met, is > acceptable if it is > signed by a person qualified in cleaning and > fumigation > Best--Michael Oritt > > **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for > local deals at your > fingertips. > (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown0000000 4) > _______________________________________________ > 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 rnbmail at yahoo.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue Jun 16 16:50:48 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:50:48 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] rear wheel stud In-Reply-To: <370276.99008.qm@web111301.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <370276.99008.qm@web111301.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Hub, not bearing. On 6/17/09, Frank Powell wrote: > Alan, > > Can you really pull the bearing off by hand? I would expect it to be a > little > tighter than that. Also, how critical is the bearing location when > installing > the bearing. My 100 manual says it must be in the right location within a > couple thousandths or else I'm reading it wrong. > > Thanks, > Frank Powell > > --- On Mon, 6/15/09, Alan Seigrist wrote: > > > From: Alan Seigrist > Subject: Re: [Healeys] rear wheel stud > To: "Simon & Christine Atkinson" > Cc: "Healeys" > Date: Monday, June 15, 2009, 6:53 PM > > > Simon - > > Taking the hub off the car is typically a pretty easy thing to do. Just > remove the axle (comes right out), and then unscrew the octagon then either > use a puller or hand pull the hub off the axle. > > Then use a vise and press the stud out. Putting a new stud in is a bit > difficult, I think the best I've heard is freeze the bolts and put the hub > in the oven at top setting thenpress together using a vice and alot of heat > pads! > > Cheers, > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > > > On Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 9:07 AM, Simon & Christine Atkinson < > satkinson7314 at charter.net> wrote: > >> Appears that I have a rear wheel stud that needs to be replaced. Of course >> I >> just noticed it after installing all the new brake hardware! >> >> Any easy way of replacing this without tearing everything apart? Do I have >> to remove the spacer and bearings? >> >> I wish the engineers would have put a hole in the backplate so you could >> just line up the stud to the hole and bang it out (with a grommet for >> water >> protection). >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> >> >> Simon >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as powellinsac at yahoo.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au Tue Jun 16 16:54:31 2009 From: jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au (John & Kerry Rowe) Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:54:31 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING References: <471534970906161458p19d50840v33a8ca62f0025d9b@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <00877B09FD614966A94C8517E98DC517@rowe4323ef3cc5> We dont have those problems here in Oz, but I am intrigued. When we take our Healeys to Rallies or Shows (Conclaves?), where do we fit the mattress? Can any listers provide the folding or any instructions which may help? John Qld Australia Bn1 Bt7 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jody Kerr" To: Cc: Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 7:58 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING > Is this to thwart the rampant used mattress smuggling operations that > are going on up at the Canadian border? > > (*grin*) > > > -- From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue Jun 16 17:14:28 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:14:28 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING In-Reply-To: <00877B09FD614966A94C8517E98DC517@rowe4323ef3cc5> References: <471534970906161458p19d50840v33a8ca62f0025d9b@mail.gmail.com> <00877B09FD614966A94C8517E98DC517@rowe4323ef3cc5> Message-ID: Maybe in the Austin Healey Motor Home? That's where I keep my mistress. On 6/17/09, John & Kerry Rowe wrote: > We dont have those problems here in Oz, but I am intrigued. When we take our > Healeys to Rallies or Shows (Conclaves?), where do we fit the mattress? Can > any listers provide the folding or any instructions which may help? > John > Qld Australia > Bn1 > Bt7 > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jody Kerr" > To: > Cc: > Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 7:58 AM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING > > >> Is this to thwart the rampant used mattress smuggling operations that >> are going on up at the Canadian border? >> >> (*grin*) >> >> >> -- > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From gbrierton at hotmail.com Tue Jun 16 17:23:44 2009 From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:23:44 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Psst! I have 27 used mattresses I was planning to take to Kingston to fence. Now, I'm selling them outta the back of my truck here in Lexington, NC. Poor credit? No credit? Come on down... GaryB BTW One can only take 50 oz. of liquor into Canada duty free for personal use..... I need 11 new friends to help me take in my week's worth of Wild Turkey. -------------------------------------------------- From: Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 5:48 PM To: ; Subject: Re: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING > Bob-- > > I thought everyone knew about that, but if you insist on a source please > go here: > > _http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/pub/bsf5082-eng.html#s2x1_ > (http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/pub/bsf5082-eng.html#s2x1) > > Seeya at Conclave--Michael (without mattresses) > ---------------------------------------------------------- > > In a message dated 6/16/2009 5:44:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > blkbt7 at yahoo.com writes: > > And you are aware of this how?? > Bob > > > Be careful about bringing any used mattresses with you to Conclave: > Used or second-hand mattresses > You cannot import used or second-hand mattresses into Canada unless you > have a certificate verifying that the mattresses have been cleaned and > fumigated in the country of export. A letter, or any other document that > clearly > demonstrates that this requirement has been met, is acceptable if it is > signed by a person qualified in cleaning and fumigation > > > > > > **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your > fingertips. > (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000004) > _______________________________________________ > 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 gbrierton at hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From tomfelts at windstream.net Tue Jun 16 17:25:49 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:25:49 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20090616182549.33D11.495519.root@ispmxfep16-z02> What about a blow up one:):) ---- Awgertoo at aol.com wrote: > Be careful about bringing any used mattresses with you to Conclave: > Used or second-hand mattresses > You cannot import used or second-hand mattresses into Canada unless you > have a certificate verifying that the mattresses have been cleaned and > fumigated in the country of export. A letter, or any other document that clearly > demonstrates that this requirement has been met, is acceptable if it is > signed by a person qualified in cleaning and fumigation > Best--Michael Oritt > > **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your > fingertips. > (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000004) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From Awgertoo at aol.com Tue Jun 16 17:27:16 2009 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:27:16 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING Message-ID: Tom-- Are you talking about an inflatable mattress or an inflatable mistress? Best--Michael -------------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 6/16/2009 7:25:56 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, tomfelts at windstream.net writes: What about a blow up one:):) **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your fingertips. (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000004) From tomfelts at windstream.net Tue Jun 16 17:31:22 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:31:22 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20090616183122.SAXOG.495558.root@ispmxfep16-z02> Hummmmmmmmmm-----damn, I mispoke---should have been mistress:) ---- Awgertoo at aol.com wrote: > > Tom-- > > Are you talking about an inflatable mattress or an inflatable mistress? > > Best--Michael > -------------------------------------------------------------- > > In a message dated 6/16/2009 7:25:56 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > tomfelts at windstream.net writes: > > What about a blow up one:):) > > > > > > **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your > fingertips. > (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000004) From rdavies1 at cox.net Tue Jun 16 17:45:29 2009 From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:45:29 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING In-Reply-To: <20090616183122.SAXOG.495558.root@ispmxfep16-z02> References: <20090616183122.SAXOG.495558.root@ispmxfep16-z02> Message-ID: <3AF67488DBB74A2C954362C4135780C4@OfficeDell> So, is there concourse judging on Healey mistresses? That would take one brave judge. Ron Hummmmmmmmmm-----damn, I mispoke---should have been mistress:) ---- Awgertoo at aol.com wrote: > > Tom-- > > Are you talking about an inflatable mattress or an inflatable mistress? > > Best--Michael > -------------------------------------------------------------- > > In a message dated 6/16/2009 7:25:56 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > tomfelts at windstream.net writes: > > What about a blow up one:):) > > > > > > **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your > fingertips. > (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown000000 04) Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as rdavies1 at cox.net http://www.team.net/archive From richchrysler at quickclic.net Tue Jun 16 21:12:22 2009 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:12:22 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING References: <20090616183122.SAXOG.495558.root@ispmxfep16-z02> <3AF67488DBB74A2C954362C4135780C4@OfficeDell> Message-ID: <02dd01c9eef9$6ed24070$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> Ron, There will be no concourse judging taking place at all. I couldn't care less about evaluating a walkway or corridor. However, we are quite prepared to do concours judging of any mistress who is willing to take part. The research and setting the initial standards without getting into deep trouble was the real challenge......pssst, don't tell my wife. A conours judge. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Davies" To: ; ; Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 4:45 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING > So, is there concourse judging on Healey mistresses? > That would take one brave judge. > Ron > > Hummmmmmmmmm-----damn, I mispoke---should have been mistress:) > > > ---- Awgertoo at aol.com wrote: >> >> Tom-- >> >> Are you talking about an inflatable mattress or an inflatable mistress? >> >> Best--Michael >> -------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> In a message dated 6/16/2009 7:25:56 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, >> tomfelts at windstream.net writes: >> >> What about a blow up one:):) >> >> >> >> >> >> **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at >> your > >> fingertips. >> > (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown000000 > 04) > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rdavies1 at cox.net > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From glemon at neb.rr.com Tue Jun 16 18:21:23 2009 From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:21:23 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Crikey! an Australian Virus (Non-Healey) In-Reply-To: <3AF67488DBB74A2C954362C4135780C4@OfficeDell> References: <20090616183122.SAXOG.495558.root@ispmxfep16-z02> <3AF67488DBB74A2C954362C4135780C4@OfficeDell> Message-ID: I am getting odd failed email messages that make it look like I have sent a mass e-mail to a bunch of what I believe to be Australian e-mail addresses. I believe they are australian as they all end in ".au" Many or from the somewhat sinister sounding "mailer-daemon" although I have not yet heard from the the "major-domo" who I beleive may be the final arbitor of these matters. I am posting to the list because no offense, but the closest I get to any Australians is through correspence about Healeys (and Austin Healeys, just to make some happy about the distinction) on the list. Plus their is just a lot of wisdom about just about everything on the list Any thoughts or experience with such a thing, I have gotten maybe a dozen returned mail or failed message notes in the last couple of days, to my knowledge I have sent no mass e-mails to Australians. I know viruses can send out or make it look like there are being sent e-mails from your address. Respectfully but confusedly submitted, Greg Lemon From tomfelts at windstream.net Tue Jun 16 18:25:08 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:25:08 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING In-Reply-To: <02dd01c9eef9$6ed24070$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> Message-ID: <20090616192508.VSDSO.496394.root@ispmxfep16-z02> What's a "conours"? ---- Rich C wrote: > Ron, > > There will be no concourse judging taking place at all. I couldn't care less > about evaluating a walkway or corridor. > > However, we are quite prepared to do concours judging of any mistress who is > willing to take part. The research and setting the initial standards without > getting into deep trouble was the real challenge......pssst, don't tell my > wife. > > A conours judge. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ron Davies" > To: ; ; > Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 4:45 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING > > > > So, is there concourse judging on Healey mistresses? > > That would take one brave judge. > > Ron > > > > Hummmmmmmmmm-----damn, I mispoke---should have been mistress:) > > > > > > ---- Awgertoo at aol.com wrote: > >> > >> Tom-- > >> > >> Are you talking about an inflatable mattress or an inflatable mistress? > >> > >> Best--Michael > >> -------------------------------------------------------------- > >> > >> In a message dated 6/16/2009 7:25:56 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > >> tomfelts at windstream.net writes: > >> > >> What about a blow up one:):) > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at > >> your > > > >> fingertips. > >> > > (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown000000 > > 04) > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as rdavies1 at cox.net > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > > > http://www.team.net/archive From insptwo at msn.com Tue Jun 16 18:37:24 2009 From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:37:24 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Travelling to Conclave--WARNING In-Reply-To: <02dd01c9eef9$6ed24070$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> References: <20090616183122.SAXOG.495558.root@ispmxfep16-z02> <3AF67488DBB74A2C954362C4135780C4@OfficeDell> <02dd01c9eef9$6ed24070$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> Message-ID: From: insptwo at msn.com To: richchrysler at quickclic.net Subject: RE: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:36:48 -0400 I believe that you are making this to hard! In view of the limited space in the Healeys, you can take your blow up mattress and wrap it up around your blow up mistress, thereby conserving room. However, do not forget your inflating pump or all will be for naught. Bill BJ7 > From: richchrysler at quickclic.net > To: rdavies1 at cox.net; tomfelts at windstream.net; Awgertoo at aol.com; healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:12:22 -0700 > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING > > Ron, > > There will be no concourse judging taking place at all. I couldn't care less > about evaluating a walkway or corridor. > > However, we are quite prepared to do concours judging of any mistress who is > willing to take part. The research and setting the initial standards without > getting into deep trouble was the real challenge......pssst, don't tell my > wife. > > A conours judge. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ron Davies" > To: ; ; > Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 4:45 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING > > > > So, is there concourse judging on Healey mistresses? > > That would take one brave judge. > > Ron > > > > Hummmmmmmmmm-----damn, I mispoke---should have been mistress:) > > > > > > ---- Awgertoo at aol.com wrote: > >> > >> Tom-- > >> > >> Are you talking about an inflatable mattress or an inflatable mistress? > >> > >> Best--Michael > >> -------------------------------------------------------------- > >> > >> In a message dated 6/16/2009 7:25:56 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > >> tomfelts at windstream.net writes: > >> > >> What about a blow up one:):) > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at > >> your > > > >> fingertips. > >> > > (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown000000 > > 04) > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as rdavies1 at cox.net > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as insptwo at msn.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From medlabinc at msn.com Tue Jun 16 18:54:36 2009 From: medlabinc at msn.com (Dick Matson) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:54:36 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Travelling to Conclave--WARNING Message-ID: Hey. Wait a minute. Who makes keys. Dick Matson / Bj8 ----- Original Message ----- From: tomfelts at windstream.net To: Rich C ; Awgertoo at aol.com ; healeys at autox.team.net ; rdavies1 at cox.net Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 5:25 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING What's a "conours"? ---- Rich C > wrote: > Ron, > > There will be no concourse judging taking place at all. I couldn't care less > about evaluating a walkway or corridor. > > However, we are quite prepared to do concours judging of any mistress who is > willing to take part. The research and setting the initial standards without > getting into deep trouble was the real challenge......pssst, don't tell my > wife. > > A conours judge. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ron Davies" > > To: >; >; > > Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 4:45 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING > > > > So, is there concourse judging on Healey mistresses? > > That would take one brave judge. > > Ron > > > > Hummmmmmmmmm-----damn, I mispoke---should have been mistress:) > > > > > > ---- Awgertoo at aol.com wrote: > >> > >> Tom-- > >> > >> Are you talking about an inflatable mattress or an inflatable mistress? > >> > >> Best--Michael > >> -------------------------------------------------------------- > >> > >> In a message dated 6/16/2009 7:25:56 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > >> tomfelts at windstream.net writes: > >> > >> What about a blow up one:):) From richchrysler at quickclic.net Tue Jun 16 21:54:32 2009 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:54:32 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING References: <20090616192508.VSDSO.496394.root@ispmxfep16-z02> Message-ID: <030601c9eeff$529f90f0$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> Darn spell check that doesn't recognize the word anyway. Rich ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Rich C" ; ; ; Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 5:25 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING > What's a "conours"? > > > ---- Rich C wrote: >> Ron, >> >> There will be no concourse judging taking place at all. I couldn't care >> less >> about evaluating a walkway or corridor. >> >> However, we are quite prepared to do concours judging of any mistress who >> is >> willing to take part. The research and setting the initial standards >> without >> getting into deep trouble was the real challenge......pssst, don't tell >> my >> wife. >> >> A conours judge. >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Ron Davies" >> To: ; ; >> >> Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 4:45 PM >> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING >> >> >> > So, is there concourse judging on Healey mistresses? >> > That would take one brave judge. >> > Ron >> > >> > Hummmmmmmmmm-----damn, I mispoke---should have been mistress:) >> > >> > >> > ---- Awgertoo at aol.com wrote: >> >> >> >> Tom-- >> >> >> >> Are you talking about an inflatable mattress or an inflatable >> >> mistress? >> >> >> >> Best--Michael >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> In a message dated 6/16/2009 7:25:56 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, >> >> tomfelts at windstream.net writes: >> >> >> >> What about a blow up one:):) >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at >> >> your >> > >> >> fingertips. >> >> >> > (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown000000 >> > 04) >> > Healeys at autox.team.net >> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> > >> > You are subscribed as rdavies1 at cox.net >> > >> > http://www.team.net/archive >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> > >> > Healeys at autox.team.net >> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> > >> > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net >> > >> > http://www.team.net/archive From tomfelts at windstream.net Tue Jun 16 18:57:17 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:57:17 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING In-Reply-To: <030601c9eeff$529f90f0$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> Message-ID: <20090616195717.HDWE8.500021.root@ispmxfep11-z02> :):):) just funning anyway. tom--who has never had a spelling error------------------sure. ---- Rich C wrote: > Darn spell check that doesn't recognize the word anyway. > > Rich > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: "Rich C" ; ; > ; > Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 5:25 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING > > > > What's a "conours"? > > > > > > ---- Rich C wrote: > >> Ron, > >> > >> There will be no concourse judging taking place at all. I couldn't care > >> less > >> about evaluating a walkway or corridor. > >> > >> However, we are quite prepared to do concours judging of any mistress who > >> is > >> willing to take part. The research and setting the initial standards > >> without > >> getting into deep trouble was the real challenge......pssst, don't tell > >> my > >> wife. > >> > >> A conours judge. > >> > >> > >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> From: "Ron Davies" > >> To: ; ; > >> > >> Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 4:45 PM > >> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING > >> > >> > >> > So, is there concourse judging on Healey mistresses? > >> > That would take one brave judge. > >> > Ron > >> > > >> > Hummmmmmmmmm-----damn, I mispoke---should have been mistress:) > >> > > >> > > >> > ---- Awgertoo at aol.com wrote: > >> >> > >> >> Tom-- > >> >> > >> >> Are you talking about an inflatable mattress or an inflatable > >> >> mistress? > >> >> > >> >> Best--Michael > >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------- > >> >> > >> >> In a message dated 6/16/2009 7:25:56 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > >> >> tomfelts at windstream.net writes: > >> >> > >> >> What about a blow up one:):) > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at > >> >> your > >> > > >> >> fingertips. > >> >> > >> > (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown000000 > >> > 04) > >> > Healeys at autox.team.net > >> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >> > > >> > You are subscribed as rdavies1 at cox.net > >> > > >> > http://www.team.net/archive > >> > _______________________________________________ > >> > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >> > > >> > Healeys at autox.team.net > >> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >> > > >> > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > >> > > >> > http://www.team.net/archive From richchrysler at quickclic.net Tue Jun 16 22:08:57 2009 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:08:57 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Original Keys References: Message-ID: <031e01c9ef01$5638d260$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> > Hey. Wait a minute. Who makes keys. > > Dick Matson / Bj8 Dick, Please scroll to the bottom of this message and click onto "team net archives", then click "Healeys", then type in the search box "original keys" and you will find all the info you need and then some. The car came with keys manufactured by Wilmot Breeden, the same people who made the handles and locks. Th UNION name was also on the keys. Pete Groh (also listed in the archives) has supplies of original keys and can cut you whatever code number you need. Rich Chrysler From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Tue Jun 16 19:07:18 2009 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:07:18 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Crikey! an Australian Virus (Non-Healey) In-Reply-To: References: <20090616183122.SAXOG.495558.root@ispmxfep16-z02> <3AF67488DBB74A2C954362C4135780C4@OfficeDell> Message-ID: <471534970906161807w1c47173dj2327293f57d7cea5@mail.gmail.com> That's part of e-mail spoofing. Anyone with a little knowledge can send an email and make it look like it came from you. If you look at the header records you can figure out where the email really originated from. They are likely using your email address at random. Jody On Jun 16, 2009 5:21 PM, "Greg Lemon" wrote: I am getting odd failed email messages that make it look like I have sent a mass e-mail to a bunch of what I believe to be Australian e-mail addresses. I believe they are australian as they all end in ".au" Many or from the somewhat sinister sounding "mailer-daemon" although I have not yet heard from the the "major-domo" who I beleive may be the final arbitor of these matters. I am posting to the list because no offense, but the closest I get to any Australians is through correspence about Healeys (and Austin Healeys, just to make some happy about the distinction) on the list. Plus their is just a lot of wisdom about just about everything on the list Any thoughts or experience with such a thing, I have gotten maybe a dozen returned mail or failed message notes in the last couple of days, to my knowledge I have sent no mass e-mails to Australians. I know viruses can send out or make it look like there are being sent e-mails from your address. Respectfully but confusedly submitted, Greg Lemon Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as jodyfkerr at gmail.com http://www.team.net/archive From vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com Tue Jun 16 19:50:34 2009 From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com (Jean Caron) Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:50:34 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Old waterpumps In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502F37@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502F37@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: Ken: They can be rebuilt if the housing is not cracked, especially those with the grease screw, if one want to keep originality, as the new ones come sealed. One place I have used for rebuilt is Custom Waterpumps, check www.customwaterpumps.net They are located in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. Jean Caron > Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:15:32 -0700 > From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Old waterpumps > > I have been cleaning out my shed. What is the proper disposal of > used/leaky big Healey water pumps? Are they worth anything to anybody? > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Internet explorer 8 lets you browse the web faster. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9655582 From medlabinc at msn.com Tue Jun 16 19:59:55 2009 From: medlabinc at msn.com (Dick Matson) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:59:55 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Original Keys Message-ID: Thanks Rich ! Dick Matson / Bj8 ----- Original Message ----- From: Rich C To: Dick Matson ; AustinHealey List Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 9:08 PM Subject: Re: Original Keys > Hey. Wait a minute. Who makes keys. > > Dick Matson / Bj8 Dick, Please scroll to the bottom of this message and click onto "team net archives", then click "Healeys", then type in the search box "original keys" and you will find all the info you need and then some. The car came with keys manufactured by Wilmot Breeden, the same people who made the handles and locks. Th UNION name was also on the keys. Pete Groh (also listed in the archives) has supplies of original keys and can cut you whatever code number you need. Rich Chrysler From robertlarson at att.net Tue Jun 16 20:55:10 2009 From: robertlarson at att.net (Bob) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:55:10 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING In-Reply-To: <3AF67488DBB74A2C954362C4135780C4@OfficeDell> References: <20090616183122.SAXOG.495558.root@ispmxfep16-z02> <3AF67488DBB74A2C954362C4135780C4@OfficeDell> Message-ID: <4A385B0E.1020905@att.net> I'll bet there are a lot of volunteers though. They get to check and be sure all the original equipment is there and functional. Bob Ron Davies wrote: > So, is there concourse judging on Healey mistresses? > That would take one brave judge. > Ron > > Hummmmmmmmmm-----damn, I mispoke---should have been mistress:) From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au Wed Jun 17 00:01:41 2009 From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn) Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:01:41 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING In-Reply-To: <20090616182549.33D11.495519.root@ispmxfep16-z02> References: <20090616182549.33D11.495519.root@ispmxfep16-z02> Message-ID: <26777A42BDD4449A914E301543162E97@PatrickQuinnPC> Is that a mattress or passenger? At least a blow-up one would make it easier to board a ferry. This is the best thread on the list for months. 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 tomfelts at windstream.net Sent: Wednesday, 17 June 2009 9:26 AM To: Awgertoo at aol.com; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING What about a blow up one:):) ---- Awgertoo at aol.com wrote: > Be careful about bringing any used mattresses with you to Conclave: > Used or second-hand mattresses > You cannot import used or second-hand mattresses into Canada unless you > have a certificate verifying that the mattresses have been cleaned and > fumigated in the country of export. A letter, or any other document that clearly > demonstrates that this requirement has been met, is acceptable if it is > signed by a person qualified in cleaning and fumigation > Best--Michael Oritt > > **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your > fingertips. > (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown000000 04) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as p_cquinn at tpg.com.au http://www.team.net/archive From coudesluijs at chello.nl Wed Jun 17 00:12:28 2009 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:12:28 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Old waterpumps In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502F37@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502F37@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: <4A38894C.6050805@chello.nl> Rebuild or have them rebuild. Kees Oudeluijs Freese, Ken schreef: > I have been cleaning out my shed. What is the proper disposal of > used/leaky big Healey water pumps? Are they worth anything to anybody? > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as coudesluijs at chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.71/2178 - Release Date: 06/15/09 17:54:00 From healey.nut at gmail.com Wed Jun 17 00:35:36 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:35:36 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING In-Reply-To: <26777A42BDD4449A914E301543162E97@PatrickQuinnPC> References: <20090616182549.33D11.495519.root@ispmxfep16-z02> <26777A42BDD4449A914E301543162E97@PatrickQuinnPC> Message-ID: Inflatable mistresses are very useful for driving in Carpool lanes, and just like a real life mistress you don't want to get caught. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 2:01 PM, Patrick and Caroline Quinn < p_cquinn at tpg.com.au> wrote: > Is that a mattress or passenger? > > At least a blow-up one would make it easier to board a ferry. > > This is the best thread on the list for months. > > Hoo Roo > > Patrick Quinn > Sydney, Australia From tomfelts at windstream.net Wed Jun 17 06:13:47 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 7:13:47 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Travelling to Conclave--WARNING In-Reply-To: <4A385B0E.1020905@att.net> Message-ID: <20090617071347.NNTVH.507732.root@ispmxfep16-z01> But, how much would you deduct for modifications to original equipment? ---- Bob wrote: > I'll bet there are a lot of volunteers though. > > They get to check and be sure all the original equipment is there and > functional. > > Bob > > Ron Davies wrote: > > So, is there concourse judging on Healey mistresses? > > That would take one brave judge. > > Ron > > > > Hummmmmmmmmm-----damn, I mispoke---should have been mistress:) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From drmasucci at comcast.net Wed Jun 17 07:14:42 2009 From: drmasucci at comcast.net (David Masucci) Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:14:42 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fan clutch References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502F37@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> <4A38894C.6050805@chello.nl> Message-ID: Hi All, I don't know if this has ever been asked before, but I don't recall seeing such a discussion on the list. Has anyone every tried to modify the Healey fan hub/pulley to fit a fan clutch? Is there room? Does anyone make a thin universal clutch for that purpose? Just a thought... Thanks, Dave From richchrysler at quickclic.net Wed Jun 17 16:11:01 2009 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:11:01 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Test Message-ID: <037b01c9ef98$802585e0$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> Nothing all day..looks like I've been dumped from the list too??? Rich Chrysler From alan.bromfield at virgin.net Wed Jun 17 13:16:50 2009 From: alan.bromfield at virgin.net (Alan Bromfield) Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:16:50 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Setting Valve Clearances In-Reply-To: <015101c9ee23$04b95290$0e2bf7b0$@com> References: <001601c9dd55$a9ab6330$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q><002301c9e7d7$5b947290$12bd57b0$@net> <015101c9ee23$04b95290$0e2bf7b0$@com> Message-ID: Hey Mike. I understand the theory behind your description and have total faith in your knowledge and experience. It is certainly a slick and rapid technique. I have always used the rule of #13 as described by RichC. It gives total confidence that the valve being adjusted is on the base circle of the cam. The downside of course is that it takes longer as every adjustment (12 of them) is followed by the nudging exercise. Is there any chance that the overlap method you describe might place the target followers on the 'quietening' ramps of the cam lobes resulting in slightly excessive gaps when adjusted? Thanks.. _______________________________________________ (______________ 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 Michael Salter Sent: 16 June 2009 02:38 To: 'Ron Ray'; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Setting Valve Clearances It really isn't that hard Ron. 1. Loosen all the adjuster lock nuts 2. Turn the engine, either by clicking the starter or better still putting the car in 4th gear and nudging it forward by pushing on the top of a wheel, until one cylinder is on overlap. (You can tell that a cylinder is on overlap because both valves for that cylinder are open, i.e no clearance). 3 . Adjust the clearances on the opposite cylinder. i.e. if #2 cylinder is on overlap adjust the valves on # 5...if #6 is on overlap adjust the valves on #1. Be sure to tighten the lock nuts on the tappets you have adjusted. 4. When you have adjusted both valves on that cylinder move the engine until the next cylinder is on overlap (1/3 of a turn). 5. Again adjust the valves on the opposite cylinder. 6. When all the locknuts are tight you are finished. Flat rate time 0.6 hrs..should be able to complete it in about 15 minutes including fitting a new rocker cover gasket... Michael Salter From ahbn6 at verizon.net Wed Jun 17 13:18:40 2009 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:18:40 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Test In-Reply-To: <037b01c9ef98$802585e0$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> References: <037b01c9ef98$802585e0$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> Message-ID: <004c01c9ef80$6c5f0a30$451d1e90$@net> Nah, came through loud and clear. Perhaps guys are busy going out to get those inflatable mattresses (mistresses) whether they are going to Conclave or not. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://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, June 17, 2009 6:11 PM To: Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Test Nothing all day..looks like I've been dumped from the list too??? Rich Chrysler _______________________________________________ From wpollock at inbox.com Wed Jun 17 13:49:41 2009 From: wpollock at inbox.com (wpollock@inbox) Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:49:41 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Old waterpumps References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502F37@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> <4A38894C.6050805@chello.nl> Message-ID: Have it rebuilt and keep as a spare. Too valuable to throw away if its the one put on the car new. Bill Pollock ----- Original Message ----- From: "Oudesluys" To: "Freese, Ken" Cc: Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 2:12 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Old waterpumps > Rebuild or have them rebuild. > Kees Oudeluijs > > Freese, Ken schreef: >> I have been cleaning out my shed. What is the proper disposal of >> used/leaky big Healey water pumps? Are they worth anything to anybody? >> Ken Freese >> 65 BJ8 >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as coudesluijs at chello.nl >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: >> 270.12.71/2178 - Release Date: 06/15/09 17:54:00 > _______________________________________________ > 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 wpollock at inbox.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com Wed Jun 17 14:00:46 2009 From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken) Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:00:46 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Old waterpumps In-Reply-To: References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502F37@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> <4A38894C.6050805@chello.nl> Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502F4E@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Of course, is should be rebuilt, but when one buys a new water pump, there is no core charge or request to send the old one anywhere. I thought that maybe the financial incentive is so meager that no one rebuilds them so they can be thrown away. But now that I posted something, a rebuilder has contacted me with a core request. Ken - From qualitas.jack at gmail.com Wed Jun 17 14:15:34 2009 From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman) Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:15:34 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Portland All British Field Meet 209 Rally Message-ID: <48720d20906171315i3c78fa4bt2cfb908853f1c686@mail.gmail.com> Does anyone know who is running the rally this year? Is it a true time/distance/speed rally as advertised? Naturally the web site has no information. Jack From hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu Wed Jun 17 14:31:32 2009 From: hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu (Michael Hartfield) Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:31:32 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Front Shroud For Sale Message-ID: I have a front shroud (complete) for BN7 or early BJ8. Please contact hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu for pictures, price and shipping information. Michael Hartfield BJ8 From jstmorris at yahoo.com Wed Jun 17 15:21:51 2009 From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris) Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:21:51 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Test Message-ID: <445342.41260.qm@web30307.mail.mud.yahoo.com> You came through alright Rich. Just a slow day. --Scott J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --- On Wed, 6/17/09, Rich C wrote: From: Rich C Subject: [Healeys] Test To: "Healeys" Received: Wednesday, June 17, 2009, 6:11 PM Nothing all day..looks like I've been dumped from the list too??? Rich Chrysler Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as jstmorris at yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive __________________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com. From healey.nut at gmail.com Wed Jun 17 16:34:53 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:34:53 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Front Shroud For Sale In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Michael - Yes I am interested in this. Can you confirm that the shroud is off a Mk II or Mk III? Mk I shroud grill opening is totally different eventhough they look the same. Pls send pics and pricing info. Thanks, Alan On 6/18/09, Michael Hartfield wrote: > I have a front shroud (complete) for BN7 or early BJ8. Please contact > hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu for pictures, price and shipping information. > > Michael Hartfield > BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From MackieS at bsd405.org Wed Jun 17 19:48:51 2009 From: MackieS at bsd405.org (Mackie, Stephen) Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:48:51 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Blue /Ivory white Message-ID: <6DBC43F3282C054B9DD8458F4F050A5A1A35DCE0@PEACH.it.bsd405.org> I am in the process of painting my 3000 duotone Healey Blue, paint code BMC BU.2 or ICI 2697/2301m and Ivory White, same as (Old English White) BMC WT.3 or ICI 2379/2122. Does anyone know the Dupont paint codes that match. I have tried several websites but I'm not finding what I want. Steve Mackie 62 BT7 67 Sprite From bertvanbrande at yahoo.com Wed Jun 17 20:06:31 2009 From: bertvanbrande at yahoo.com (Bert Van Brande) Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:06:31 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 front suspension caster alignment question Message-ID: <322178.51549.qm@web110205.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Resend, maybe this fell email though the cracks 2 days ago. All I am after is if 0.5 degrees less positive caster on the left is bad on a 100-4. Alignment and tire shops recommend 1/4 (sometimes 1/2) less caster on the left to counteract crowning of the road for daily drivers (and 1/4 more negative camber on the right) Racers will create a bigger caster split to favor left turns. thanks Bert Hi, As I was going over my 100-4 BN2 frame one more time before sending it off to paint, I noticed the left front suspension front A-arm bracket sitting higher than the right one. Measurements confirmed that it is about 5/16" higher, the rear A-arm bracket is about 3/16" higher than the left one. This prompted me to re-attach the front suspension and re-evalute camber/caster. I took multiple measurements with a digital level with a magnetic mount that snaps to the hubs and I confirmed camber with a plumb line, measurements and trig math using a calculator on the web. Here's the results: LH Camber 1.1 shop manual spec = 1.0 RH Camber 0.6 LH Caster 1.2 shop manual spec = 1.75 RH caster 1.7 (measured from -20 to +20 degree wheel rotation) I could adjust the camber with upper adjustable offset bushes and actually bring this close to 0 degrees which seems to be the current preference with modern tires. Note that the car is on a rotisserie, connected by the bumper bracket mounts. It is easy to level the car. The car is not loaded, no engine/trans just the frame + body panels so no flexing. The caster numbers confirm the measurement of the brackets height. 1/8" of height difference between front and back compared to left correspond roughly to 0.5 degrees. Adjusting the caster will require cutting and welding brackets and probably shock plate. But before I do that I would like to ask if a 0.5 degree difference in caster is noticeable. These numbers could also change again when the frame is fully loaded. I remember camber was measured at the reputable Healey shop where we did the body/frame repair (left rail repaired with kilmartin sections) and was exactly 1 degree on both sides with the car pre-loaded with 600-700lbs of lead simulating engine/trans weight. Upon removal I tagged the suspension according to the side of the car but the previous owner could have swapped them around. So I might also test changing the suspension from left to right and re-measure. Is this usefull at all? Am I worrying to much over this? Is 0.5 degrees difference still within spec? Should I just have the frame painted, the car assembled and see how the car rides and bring it to an alignment shop and change things if required? Looking forward for your advice and experiences Bert From richchrysler at quickclic.net Thu Jun 18 01:22:27 2009 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:22:27 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: 100-4 front suspension caster alignment question Message-ID: <042b01c9efe5$88fea9b0$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" To: "Bert Van Brande" ; Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 12:12 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 front suspension caster alignment question > Hi Bert, > > I'm sure everybody saw your posting but nobody answered because they > probably can't give an educated answer. I certainly don't know for sure > but would think that 0.5 degrees less positive caster on the left likely > wouldn't be noticed on a regular driver. > > Rich > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bert Van Brande" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 7:06 PM > Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 front suspension caster alignment question > > >> Resend, maybe this fell email though the cracks 2 days ago. All I am >> after is if 0.5 degrees less positive caster on the left is bad on a >> 100-4. Alignment and tire shops recommend 1/4 (sometimes 1/2) less >> caster on the left to counteract crowning of the road for daily drivers >> (and 1/4 more negative camber on the right) Racers will create a bigger >> caster split to favor left turns. >> >> thanks >> >> Bert From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Thu Jun 18 04:59:32 2009 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:59:32 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Blue /Ivory white References: <6DBC43F3282C054B9DD8458F4F050A5A1A35DCE0@PEACH.it.bsd405.org> Message-ID: <000601c9f003$dcd5d860$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Try the Archives at the bottom of this email and type in Healey Blue or Healey Ice Blue. It will direct you to a reference chart. There was a non metallic and metallic Healey Blue. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mackie, Stephen" To: Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 9:48 PM Subject: [Healeys] Healey Blue /Ivory white >I am in the process of painting my 3000 duotone Healey Blue, paint code > BMC BU.2 or ICI 2697/2301m and Ivory White, same as (Old English White) > BMC WT.3 or ICI 2379/2122. Does anyone know the Dupont paint codes that > match. I have tried several websites but I'm not finding what I want. > Steve Mackie > 62 BT7 > 67 Sprite > _______________________________________________ > 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 lapierrem at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From mbruce6 at cogeco.ca Thu Jun 18 07:22:02 2009 From: mbruce6 at cogeco.ca (Mal Bruce) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:22:02 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Blue /Ivory white References: <6DBC43F3282C054B9DD8458F4F050A5A1A35DCE0@PEACH.it.bsd405.org> Message-ID: Steve, There is no assurance that the Dupont formula will be exactly the same color. The Dupont # is 8207 for OEW, sorry I don't have one for the blue. Mal ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mackie, Stephen" To: Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 9:48 PM Subject: [Healeys] Healey Blue /Ivory white >I am in the process of painting my 3000 duotone Healey Blue, paint code > BMC BU.2 or ICI 2697/2301m and Ivory White, same as (Old English White) > BMC WT.3 or ICI 2379/2122. Does anyone know the Dupont paint codes that > match. I have tried several websites but I'm not finding what I want. > Steve Mackie > 62 BT7 > 67 Sprite > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mbruce6 at cogeco.ca > > http://www.team.net/archive -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.77/2184 - Release Date: 06/17/09 17:55:00 From dan at warner-associates.com Thu Jun 18 09:30:43 2009 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:30:43 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Keys Order Message-ID: <12C707054C2D4D009A6AEF9253E34759@DANSTROM> After studying the archives (as Rich suggested) and reading Gary Anderson's 17 Oct 2008 posting and looking at some website pictures of FS keys it is my conclusion that a FS key from a phase 2 BJ8 was hexagonal (which is sometimes described as square-ish but does actually have 6 sides) and it fits ignition/doors. On one side says WILMOT BREEDEN and has the FS XXX while the other side has MADE IN ENGLAND and UNION. The glove box/trunk key has the same markings but is round with a different FS XXX. So I sent an e-mail to the vendor with my prospective order and he expressed some doubts on those shapes. My particular car is a 1964 BJ8 with ignition/door key FS 903 and glove box/trunk key FS 889. Seems to be a lot of conflicting postings on the shape (and if an extra ignition key was screwed into the left VIN plate at the factory). Does anyone have a for sure original set of FS XXX keys that are hexagonal (square-ish) for the ignition/doors and round for the glove box/trunk for a BJ8 around that date? Dan From ah3000me at gmail.com Thu Jun 18 10:19:01 2009 From: ah3000me at gmail.com (Tom) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:19:01 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Blue /Ivory white In-Reply-To: <6DBC43F3282C054B9DD8458F4F050A5A1A35DCE0@PEACH.it.bsd405.org> References: <6DBC43F3282C054B9DD8458F4F050A5A1A35DCE0@PEACH.it.bsd405.org> Message-ID: Stephen, I got a can of BMC WT.3 from my local NAPA store. Not all NAPA stores handle paint, but it's worth asking. - Tom On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 9:48 PM, Mackie, Stephen wrote: > I am in the process of painting my 3000 duotone Healey Blue, paint code > BMC BU.2 or ICI 2697/2301m and Ivory White, same as (Old English White) > BMC WT.3 or ICI 2379/2122. Does anyone know the Dupont paint codes that > match. I have tried several websites but I'm not finding what I want. > Steve Mackie > 62 BT7 > 67 Sprite > _______________________________________________ > 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 ah3000me at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From dcongleton at embarqmail.com Thu Jun 18 10:26:53 2009 From: dcongleton at embarqmail.com (Dallas Congleton) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:26:53 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Keys Order References: <12C707054C2D4D009A6AEF9253E34759@DANSTROM> Message-ID: <9FA0240D7A1F44AF82581EC5B0C06B19@your4dacd0ea75> Don, this is in the FWIW category, as my BJ8 is a late March 67 build, but I do have the original keys. The keys have the markings as yours as yours with a FS series hex key for the ignition/door ; but the glove box trunk/key is not round. It is also a FS series, but is shaped like a rectangle with rounded corners- dimensions 1/2 x 1 inch. Dallas ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Stromquist" To: Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:30 AM Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Keys Order > After studying the archives (as Rich suggested) and reading Gary > Anderson's > 17 Oct 2008 posting and looking at some website pictures of FS keys it is > my > conclusion that a FS key from a phase 2 BJ8 was hexagonal (which is > sometimes described as square-ish but does actually have 6 sides) and it > fits ignition/doors. On one side says WILMOT BREEDEN and has the FS XXX > while the other side has MADE IN ENGLAND and UNION. The glove box/trunk > key > has the same markings but is round with a different FS XXX. So I sent an > e-mail to the vendor with my prospective order and he expressed some > doubts > on those shapes. My particular car is a 1964 BJ8 with ignition/door key > FS > 903 and glove box/trunk key FS 889. Seems to be a lot of conflicting > postings on the shape (and if an extra ignition key was screwed into the > left VIN plate at the factory). Does anyone have a for sure original set > of > FS XXX keys that are hexagonal (square-ish) for the ignition/doors and > round > for the glove box/trunk for a BJ8 around that date? > > Dan > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as dcongleton at embarqmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.364 / Virus Database: 270.12.78/2185 - Release Date: 06/18/09 05:53:00 From dcongleton at embarqmail.com Thu Jun 18 10:27:55 2009 From: dcongleton at embarqmail.com (Dallas Congleton) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:27:55 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Keys Order Message-ID: Don, this is in the FWIW category, as my BJ8 is a late March 67 build, but I do have the original keys. The keys have the markings as yours as yours with a FS series hex key for the ignition/door ; but the glove box trunk/key is not round. It is also a FS series, but is shaped like a rectangle with rounded corners- dimensions 1/2 x 1 inch. Dallas From gbrierton at hotmail.com Thu Jun 18 10:33:50 2009 From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:33:50 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Keys Order In-Reply-To: <12C707054C2D4D009A6AEF9253E34759@DANSTROM> References: <12C707054C2D4D009A6AEF9253E34759@DANSTROM> Message-ID: My 1976 BJ8 was built January 5th 1967 and it's original ignition key is number FS 906, as verified by the Heritage Certificate and the key in my hand. By the way the key is shaped as you describe, text on each side as you describe and is gold toned. The accompanying key is also gold toned, says MADE IN ENGLAND on the number side and WILMOT BREEDEN and UNION on the other side. Note how that text is on sides differently than the ignition key. This key is numbered FS 884 and the shape is oval....(_______)...with the business end extending down from the bottom of the oval. Both are quite worn. The ignition key fits the ignition and the doors; the other key fits only my glove box. I think this is because I have a third key, shaped like the original ignition key, not gold tone, texted as the original ignition key, numbered FS 877 and it fits the trunk. I conclude that this is an "after market" key (though probably from the car's early history) for a replacement trunk lock. It does open my trunk. I also have owned two new from the showroom BJ8's (one purchased in Spring 1965 and one in Summer 1967) and a "used" BJ8 purchased in 1977. By memory (HaHa) their keys looked as my two original current keys look. Not an iron-clad bit of info, but maybe helpful. GaryB -------------------------------------------------- From: "Dan Stromquist" Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:30 AM To: Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Keys Order > After studying the archives (as Rich suggested) and reading Gary > Anderson's > 17 Oct 2008 posting and looking at some website pictures of FS keys it is > my > conclusion that a FS key from a phase 2 BJ8 was hexagonal (which is > sometimes described as square-ish but does actually have 6 sides) and it > fits ignition/doors. On one side says WILMOT BREEDEN and has the FS XXX > while the other side has MADE IN ENGLAND and UNION. The glove box/trunk > key > has the same markings but is round with a different FS XXX. So I sent an > e-mail to the vendor with my prospective order and he expressed some > doubts > on those shapes. My particular car is a 1964 BJ8 with ignition/door key > FS > 903 and glove box/trunk key FS 889. Seems to be a lot of conflicting > postings on the shape (and if an extra ignition key was screwed into the > left VIN plate at the factory). Does anyone have a for sure original set > of > FS XXX keys that are hexagonal (square-ish) for the ignition/doors and > round > for the glove box/trunk for a BJ8 around that date? > > Dan > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as gbrierton at hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From dan at warner-associates.com Thu Jun 18 11:49:21 2009 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:49:21 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Keys Order In-Reply-To: <9FA0240D7A1F44AF82581EC5B0C06B19@your4dacd0ea75> Message-ID: <52D02876DB324341A2FE46A6CDABE9A0@DANSTROM> Dallas & Gary I believe you both have the exact original keys. It appears the glove box/trunk key is an oval key (some describe it as rectangular) and not the round as my research led me to believe. Here is my revised conclusion for 1964-end BJ8s FS original keys: Ignition/door key: Hexagonal (some describe as square-ish roughly 7/8 X 3/4 inch) and gold in color. One side has WILMOT BREEDEN and FS XXX and the other side MADE IN ENGLAND and UNION. Glove box/trunk key: Oval (some describe as rectangular-ish roughly 1 X 1/2 inch) and gold in color. One side has WILMOT BREEDEN and UNION and the other side MADE IN ENGLAND and FS XXX. Dan -----Original Message----- From: Dallas Congleton [mailto:dcongleton at embarqmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:27 AM To: Dan Stromquist; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Keys Order Don, this is in the FWIW category, as my BJ8 is a late March 67 build, but I do have the original keys. The keys have the markings as yours as yours with a FS series hex key for the ignition/door ; but the glove box trunk/key is not round. It is also a FS series, but is shaped like a rectangle with rounded corners- dimensions 1/2 x 1 inch. Dallas ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Stromquist" To: Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:30 AM Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Keys Order > After studying the archives (as Rich suggested) and reading Gary > Anderson's > 17 Oct 2008 posting and looking at some website pictures of FS keys it is > my > conclusion that a FS key from a phase 2 BJ8 was hexagonal (which is > sometimes described as square-ish but does actually have 6 sides) and it > fits ignition/doors. On one side says WILMOT BREEDEN and has the FS XXX > while the other side has MADE IN ENGLAND and UNION. The glove box/trunk > key > has the same markings but is round with a different FS XXX. So I sent an > e-mail to the vendor with my prospective order and he expressed some > doubts > on those shapes. My particular car is a 1964 BJ8 with ignition/door key > FS > 903 and glove box/trunk key FS 889. Seems to be a lot of conflicting > postings on the shape (and if an extra ignition key was screwed into the > left VIN plate at the factory). Does anyone have a for sure original set > of > FS XXX keys that are hexagonal (square-ish) for the ignition/doors and > round > for the glove box/trunk for a BJ8 around that date? > > Dan > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as dcongleton at embarqmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.364 / Virus Database: 270.12.78/2185 - Release Date: 06/18/09 05:53:00 From Healey100M at gmail.com Thu Jun 18 12:07:34 2009 From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:07:34 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] '55 100/4 - "M" spec For Sale - $4500! Message-ID: http://www.oodle.com/view/1955-Austin-Healey-100-4-with-%22M%22-SPEC%27S/1275508396/usa/ :-) Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '55 BN1 LeMans '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M at gmail.com From scotyp at comcast.net Thu Jun 18 12:08:02 2009 From: scotyp at comcast.net (scotyp at comcast.net) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:08:02 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Glove Box Door Slider Retaining Bolt Message-ID: <556035684.6499721245348482781.JavaMail.root@sz0134a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Does anyone know how this chrome bolt (or rivet) attaches to the inside of the glove box? B Mine has popped off and it looks as though it press fits through the cardboard and into a retaining hole. Rivet does not seem to be retained by anything on the other side. Nothing dropped onto the floor when it came off and it appears the rivet did not shearB B If there is a bracket between the glove box and heater box that it fits into? It is too narrow to even get a finger in there.B Any ideas on how to reinstall would be appreciated! From scotyp at comcast.net Thu Jun 18 12:09:25 2009 From: scotyp at comcast.net (scotyp at comcast.net) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:09:25 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Glove Box Rivet Message-ID: <546409381.6500451245348565445.JavaMail.root@sz0134a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Does anyone know how this chrome bolt (or rivet) attaches to the inside of the glove box? B Mine has popped off and it looks as though it press fits through the cardboard and into a retaining hole. Rivet does not seem to be retained by anything on the other side. Nothing dropped onto the floor when it came off and it appears the rivet did not shearB B If there is a bracket between the glove box and heater box that it fits into? It is too narrow to even get a finger in there.B Any ideas on how to reinstall would be appreciated! Scot '66 BJ8 From dan at warner-associates.com Thu Jun 18 12:16:12 2009 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:16:12 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] '55 100/4 - "M" spec For Sale - $4500! In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <8D7471DA659D442B924ADE9B0F13A7F7@DANSTROM> Randy: I just couldn't resist taking a look. Caution. My security software gave me a warning that there was an attempted breach of my computer security when I went in. I have not gotten that message before. Would not advise anyone who doesn't have good security software looking at that website. Dan -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Randy Hicks Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 1:08 PM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] '55 100/4 - "M" spec For Sale - $4500! http://www.oodle.com/view/1955-Austin-Healey-100-4-with-%22M%22-SPEC%27S/127 5508396/usa/ :-) Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '55 BN1 LeMans '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M at gmail.com Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as dan at warner-associates.com http://www.team.net/archive From comkanuk at cgocable.ca Thu Jun 18 12:25:26 2009 From: comkanuk at cgocable.ca (gilbert gauthier) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:25:26 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Adjusting Original Horn Message-ID: <53B9F142-DD10-4D8B-9316-484B4778E88C@cgocable.ca> Hi All After having original horns restore by a specialist i connect them directly to a 12 volts batterie just to see how the sound was different for the Hi and Low tone , seem working find at that point. But as soon that i fixed them onto the car they were working with a lot buzzing sound , no good at all. I try to adjust it with the small screw at the back but it even worst. Any idea , any truc , magic , we need them to work ok for the conclave next week, Gilbert BN7 1959 From bjsbj8 at gmail.com Thu Jun 18 12:25:52 2009 From: bjsbj8 at gmail.com (Bob Johnson) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:25:52 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Keys Order In-Reply-To: <9FA0240D7A1F44AF82581EC5B0C06B19@your4dacd0ea75> References: <12C707054C2D4D009A6AEF9253E34759@DANSTROM> <9FA0240D7A1F44AF82581EC5B0C06B19@your4dacd0ea75> Message-ID: Mine, 36653 (6/66, birthday this past Tuesday) has the 6 sided (reminds me of an old Texaco service station sign) key for the ignition/door. The truck/glove obx key is rectangular, about twice as wide as it is high. The front and back of both keys are as you describe except for the numbers, code, which should be different. Bob Johnson BJ8 On Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 12:26 PM, Dallas Congleton wrote: > Don, this is in the FWIW category, as my BJ8 is a late March 67 build, but I > do have the original keys. > The keys have the markings as yours as yours with a FS series hex key for > the ignition/door ; but the glove box trunk/key is not round. It is also a > FS series, but is shaped like a rectangle with rounded corners- dimensions > 1/2 x 1 inch. > Dallas > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Stromquist" > > To: > Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:30 AM > Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Keys Order > > >> After studying the archives (as Rich suggested) and reading Gary >> Anderson's >> 17 Oct 2008 posting and looking at some website pictures of FS keys it is >> my >> conclusion that a FS key from a phase 2 BJ8 was hexagonal (which is >> sometimes described as square-ish but does actually have 6 sides) and it >> fits ignition/doors. On one side says WILMOT BREEDEN and has the FS XXX >> while the other side has MADE IN ENGLAND and UNION. The glove box/trunk >> key >> has the same markings but is round with a different FS XXX. So I sent an >> e-mail to the vendor with my prospective order and he expressed some >> doubts >> on those shapes. My particular car is a 1964 BJ8 with ignition/door key >> FS >> 903 and glove box/trunk key FS 889. Seems to be a lot of conflicting >> postings on the shape (and if an extra ignition key was screwed into the >> left VIN plate at the factory). Does anyone have a for sure original set >> of >> FS XXX keys that are hexagonal (square-ish) for the ignition/doors and >> round >> for the glove box/trunk for a BJ8 around that date? >> >> Dan >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as dcongleton at embarqmail.com >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.364 / Virus Database: 270.12.78/2185 - Release Date: 06/18/09 > 05:53:00 > _______________________________________________ > 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 bjsbj8 at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From glemon at neb.rr.com Thu Jun 18 12:26:09 2009 From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:26:09 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] '55 100/4 - "M" spec For Sale - $4500! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <6D2A45D976A143E9BA113C47D72DCC5A@GregPC> I viewed his other ads on the off chance that he might have misplaced a "0". Quite a fire sale going on, Mustang Mach Is, Shelby Mustangs, restored 50s Caddys, all for $4,500--could he at least vary the price a little bit so it doesn't look so scammy? But as some old famous dead guy whose name I don't recall said "nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public" Greg Lemon From jlyons4 at rochester.rr.com Thu Jun 18 12:42:13 2009 From: jlyons4 at rochester.rr.com (Jim Lyons) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:42:13 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Alumin. Carpet Strips -- Screw location. Message-ID: <001401c9f044$7f34aa10$6401a8c0@acerfd6b6b72e3> Hello all, In preparation for the Conclave I am installing new Alumin. Carpet Strips. This is the narrow inner alloy plate along the sill at the bottom of the door opening. My mechanic suggests that the screws that hold this strip in place should go thru the "mid section" of the strip. I believe they were originally screwed thru the bottom section closest to the floor. What is the correct original placement ? Thanks, Jim From eyera3 at gmail.com Thu Jun 18 12:43:09 2009 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:43:09 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] '55 100/4 - "M" spec For Sale - $4500! In-Reply-To: <6D2A45D976A143E9BA113C47D72DCC5A@GregPC> References: <6D2A45D976A143E9BA113C47D72DCC5A@GregPC> Message-ID: <173126440906181143v3cb7150bye9299e36717bab36@mail.gmail.com> do you need to send the money to Nigeria? I wonder if they will take a bank draft for over the amount and send the balance back to you in cash? I Erbs BT7 On Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 11:26 AM, Greg Lemon wrote: > I viewed his other ads on the off chance that he might have misplaced a > "0". Quite a fire sale going on, Mustang Mach Is, Shelby Mustangs, restored > 50s Caddys, all for $4,500--could he at least vary the price a little bit so > it doesn't look so scammy? > > But as some old famous dead guy whose name I don't recall said "nobody ever > went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public" > > Greg Lemon > > _______________________________________________ > 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 eyera3 at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- I Erbs Portland, OR From jhomonek at mindspring.com Thu Jun 18 13:14:00 2009 From: jhomonek at mindspring.com (John H) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:14:00 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Healeys] Alumin. Carpet Strips -- Screw location. Message-ID: <1081623.1245352440334.JavaMail.root@elwamui-rubis.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Jim, I just looked at my originals left over from my BN7 restoration. The location is about 1/4" up from the bottom. John Homonek 1959 BN7 - 1974 Jensen Healey -----Original Message----- >From: Jim Lyons >Sent: Jun 18, 2009 2:42 PM >To: healeys at autox.team.net >Subject: [Healeys] Alumin. Carpet Strips -- Screw location. > >Hello all, > >In preparation for the Conclave I am installing new Alumin. Carpet Strips. >This is the narrow inner alloy plate along the sill at the bottom of the >door opening. My mechanic suggests that the screws that hold this strip in >place should go thru the "mid section" of the strip. I believe they were >originally screwed thru the bottom section closest to the floor. > >What is the correct original placement ? > >Thanks, > >Jim >_______________________________________________ >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 jhomonek at mindspring.com > >http://www.team.net/archive From m.brouillette at comcast.net Thu Jun 18 14:08:13 2009 From: m.brouillette at comcast.net (m.brouillette at comcast.net) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:08:13 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] '55 100/4 - "M" spec For Sale - $4500! In-Reply-To: <173126440906181143v3cb7150bye9299e36717bab36@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <430829387.4890781245355693804.JavaMail.root@sz0097a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Speaking of the scams, I just got a check in the mail... B I had something listed on the local Craigslist for $300 and got an email a day later offering to buy it for the full price and would send a check (for something not easily shippable). B I have seen these scams before, so I decided to from an email account not used much more play along.B So I sent them a mailing address with a phone number (local FBI office's number) and told them to send the check.B Well it came today and it cost them for UPS shipping (too bad, so sad).B I then gave the FBI office a call to ask if they wanted this unopened at that time envelope and open a case.B They told me not to bother cause they get hundreds of these scams sent to them and they can't chase them down.B The woman I talked to couldn't believe how many folks fall for this and actually send back the money.B Oh well, I have a check as a souvenir and a story to tell. B If they contact me again, I will probably tell them the check got damaged and the bank can't do anything with it, so send me another.B Serve them right having to pay UPS again... Mike B 59 BT7 ----- Original Message ----- From: "I Erbs" To: "Greg Lemon" Cc: "Healey List" Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 2:43:09 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [Healeys] '55 100/4 - "M" spec For Sale - $4500! do you need to send the money to Nigeria? I wonder if they will take a bank draft for over the amount and send the balance back to you in cash? I Erbs B BT7 On Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 11:26 AM, Greg Lemon wrote: > I viewed his other ads on the off chance that he might have misplaced a > "0". Quite a fire sale going on, Mustang Mach Is, Shelby Mustangs, restored > 50s Caddys, all for $4,500--could he at least vary the price a little bit so > it doesn't look so scammy? > > But as some old famous dead guy whose name I don't recall said "nobody ever > went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public" > > Greg Lemon From tomfelts at windstream.net Thu Jun 18 14:11:31 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:11:31 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] '55 100/4 - "M" spec For Sale - $4500! In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20090618151131.CNT19.541895.root@ispmxfep10-z02> Which part of Nigeria did this come from:) ---- Randy Hicks wrote: > http://www.oodle.com/view/1955-Austin-Healey-100-4-with-%22M%22-SPEC%27S/1275508396/usa/ > > :-) > > Randy > > Randy Hicks > '56 100M > '55 BN1 LeMans > '62 BN7 MkII > '65 BJ8 > '53 MGTD > Healey100M at gmail.com > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From tomfelts at windstream.net Thu Jun 18 14:13:08 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:13:08 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] '55 100/4 - "M" spec For Sale - $4500! In-Reply-To: <8D7471DA659D442B924ADE9B0F13A7F7@DANSTROM> Message-ID: <20090618151308.FSRWK.541930.root@ispmxfep10-z02> Too late---but I do have pretty good security. ---- Dan Stromquist wrote: > Randy: > I just couldn't resist taking a look. Caution. My security software gave > me a warning that there was an attempted breach of my computer security when > I went in. I have not gotten that message before. Would not advise anyone > who doesn't have good security software looking at that website. > Dan > > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Randy Hicks > Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 1:08 PM > To: Healey List > Subject: [Healeys] '55 100/4 - "M" spec For Sale - $4500! > > http://www.oodle.com/view/1955-Austin-Healey-100-4-with-%22M%22-SPEC%27S/127 > 5508396/usa/ > > :-) > > Randy > > Randy Hicks > '56 100M > '55 BN1 LeMans > '62 BN7 MkII > '65 BJ8 > '53 MGTD > Healey100M at gmail.com > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as dan at warner-associates.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From eyera3 at gmail.com Thu Jun 18 14:27:44 2009 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:27:44 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Adjusting Original Horn In-Reply-To: <53B9F142-DD10-4D8B-9316-484B4778E88C@cgocable.ca> References: <53B9F142-DD10-4D8B-9316-484B4778E88C@cgocable.ca> Message-ID: <173126440906181327h76978a31t135fb4aea94d8369@mail.gmail.com> sounds like it could possible be a grounding problem. check to see if all connections are tight. or you could do what I do. I just hit the loud pedal (accelerator) and the exhaust sounds alerts people to get out of my way :) Ira Erbs BT7 Portland, OR On Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 11:25 AM, gilbert gauthier wrote: > Hi All > > After having original horns restore by a specialist i connect them > directly to a 12 volts batterie just to see how the sound was different for > the Hi and Low tone , seem working find at that point. But as soon that i > fixed them onto the car they were working with a lot buzzing sound , no good > at all. > > I try to adjust it with the small screw at the back but it even worst. > > Any idea , any truc , magic , we need them to work ok for the conclave > next week, > > > Gilbert > > BN7 1959 > _______________________________________________ > 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 eyera3 at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- I Erbs Portland, OR From tomfelts at windstream.net Thu Jun 18 14:20:18 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:20:18 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Adjusting Original Horn In-Reply-To: <53B9F142-DD10-4D8B-9316-484B4778E88C@cgocable.ca> Message-ID: <20090618152018.6UR8Y.542058.root@ispmxfep10-z02> Based on the wimpy volumn of my BJ8 horns, I replaced them with Flann air horns. Now----ANYONE can hear me and, it saved a collision once as a truck started to pull into me from the passing lane. Believe me, he yanked the steering wheel sharply to the left when those air horns blasted. I love em. tom ---- gilbert gauthier wrote: > Hi All > > After having original horns restore by a specialist i connect > them directly to a 12 volts batterie just to see how the sound was > different for the Hi and Low tone , seem working find at that point. > But as soon that i fixed them onto the car they were working with a > lot buzzing sound , no good at all. > > I try to adjust it with the small screw at the back but it even > worst. > > Any idea , any truc , magic , we need them to work ok for the > conclave next week, > > > Gilbert > > BN7 1959 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From tomfelts at windstream.net Thu Jun 18 14:31:07 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:31:07 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Keys Message-ID: <20090618153107.WQDUI.542247.root@ispmxfep10-z02> Trunk key for my 65 BJ8------kinda rectangular with a rise in the top--over the hole---and it is silver color. Has WBH on one side and Made in England FS 887 on the other side. Ignition key is round----gold color with the markings as you describe. tom ---- Dan Stromquist wrote: > Dallas & Gary > I believe you both have the exact original keys. It appears the glove > box/trunk key is an oval key (some describe it as rectangular) and not the > round as my research led me to believe. Here is my revised conclusion for > 1964-end BJ8s FS original keys: From coudesluijs at chello.nl Thu Jun 18 15:08:25 2009 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:08:25 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Fan clutch In-Reply-To: References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502F37@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> <4A38894C.6050805@chello.nl> Message-ID: <4A3AACC9.10203@chello.nl> An electric fan is cheaper, more reliable, easy to fit and you can find loads of suitable candidates in the scrap yard. An alternative is getting a Kenlowe (or similar) fan ready made for the AH. Kees Oudesluijs NL David Masucci schreef: > Hi All, > > I don't know if this has ever been asked before, but I don't recall > seeing such a discussion on the list. Has anyone every tried to modify > the Healey fan hub/pulley to fit a fan clutch? Is there room? Does > anyone make a thin universal clutch for that purpose? Just a thought... > > Thanks, > Dave > _______________________________________________ > 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 coudesluijs at chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.75/2182 - Release Date: 06/16/09 21:23:00 From coudesluijs at chello.nl Thu Jun 18 15:19:32 2009 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:19:32 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Adjusting Original Horn In-Reply-To: <53B9F142-DD10-4D8B-9316-484B4778E88C@cgocable.ca> References: <53B9F142-DD10-4D8B-9316-484B4778E88C@cgocable.ca> Message-ID: <4A3AAF64.9090301@chello.nl> To much resistance in the wiring. Check your connectors and earting of the horns. Alternatively fit a relay using thicker gauge wiring to the horns. Kees Oudesluijs NL gilbert gauthier schreef: > Hi All > > After having original horns restore by a specialist i connect > them directly to a 12 volts batterie just to see how the sound was > different for the Hi and Low tone , seem working find at that point. > But as soon that i fixed them onto the car they were working with a > lot buzzing sound , no good at all. > > I try to adjust it with the small screw at the back but it even > worst. > > Any idea , any truc , magic , we need them to work ok for the > conclave next week, > > > Gilbert > > BN7 1959 > _______________________________________________ > 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 coudesluijs at chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.78/2185 - Release Date: 06/18/09 05:53:00 From Awgertoo at aol.com Thu Jun 18 15:20:13 2009 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:20:13 EDT Subject: [Healeys] '55 100/4 - "M" spec For Sale - $4500! Message-ID: He has 17 cars for sale, all listed at $4500.00 except for the Buick. I am going to offer him $50,000.00 for the lot and see if he takes it. Best--Michael Oritt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 6/18/2009 2:08:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Healey100M at gmail.com writes: http://www.oodle.com/view/1955-Austin-Healey-100-4-with-%22M%22-SPEC%27S/127 5508396/usa/ **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your fingertips. (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000004) From tomfelts at windstream.net Thu Jun 18 15:18:22 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:18:22 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] '55 100/4 - "M" spec For Sale - $4500! In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20090618161822.N5SHK.543176.root@ispmxfep10-z02> If you get them, can I get first dibs on the "M"? say----about $2500? Cheers tom ---- Awgertoo at aol.com wrote: > He has 17 cars for sale, all listed at $4500.00 except for the Buick. I > am going to offer him $50,000.00 for the lot and see if he takes it. > > Best--Michael Oritt > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > In a message dated 6/18/2009 2:08:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > Healey100M at gmail.com writes: > > http://www.oodle.com/view/1955-Austin-Healey-100-4-with-%22M%22-SPEC%27S/127 > 5508396/usa/ > > > > **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your > fingertips. > (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000004) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From kentmclean at comcast.net Thu Jun 18 15:51:12 2009 From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:51:12 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] '55 100/4 - "M" spec For Sale - $4500! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4A3AB6D0.9010201@comcast.net> Greg Lemon wrote: > do you need to send the money to Nigeria? I wonder if they will take a bank > draft for over the amount and send the balance back to you in cash? I couldn't get my $132 Billion into Switzerland. Maybe they'll take it for the Healey and give me the difference in cash. -- Kent McLean '56 100 BN2 From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Thu Jun 18 15:51:37 2009 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:51:37 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Concours restoration question Message-ID: <471534970906181451x50523379y88d43d2159bbd98c@mail.gmail.com> So, I've had this question rattling around in my brain since the key discussion started. If it's (for example) 2009 and I restore my car to 2009 concours specifications and somehow manage a gold certification (bloody unlikely, but this is hypothetical) what happens in subsequent years? So, say that the concours guide is updated in 2010 to include the key bit, but my car doesn't have the key (which was fine in 2009, but no good in 2010), does it get grandfathered for the 2009 year, or is it measured against 2010 standards? It may only be a hypothetical question today (at least for me), but it's definitely a good question for those whose crs are certified or anyone buying a concours judged car. And is there a yearly updates document that accompanies the concours guidelines? Jody -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) 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 Healey100M at gmail.com Thu Jun 18 15:54:05 2009 From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:54:05 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Plot Thickens - 1955 Austin Healey 100/4 with "M" SPEC'S References: <194558.8012.qm@web80607.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <7E90B4C1-2252-463A-9665-A706B793D025@gmail.com> :-) Even includes Door to Door shipping! Randy Begin forwarded message: > From: Anthony M Lester > Date: June 18, 2009 5:42:13 PM EDT > To: Randy Hicks > Subject: Fw: RE: 1955 Austin Healey 100/4 with "M" SPEC'S > > Randy, > Take a look at this... > > --- On Thu, 6/18/09, john moore wrote: > > From: john moore > Subject: RE: 1955 Austin Healey 100/4 with "M" SPEC'S > To: "anthony_m_lester> > Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 4:50 PM > > Good day, > > Thank you for your interest in my 1955 Austin Healey. The car is > accurate, as described and seen in the pictures provided, always > been garaged including at the present time, rust free, no damage of > any kind, properly serviced and stored, it has a clear title and it > can be registered into your name at any time, everything on it works > properly, this means that it needs no repairs and no work done > besides the ussual general and cosmetic maintainance. To save both > of our time I'd like to make everything clear at this point, I am > selling this car because I need money as fast as possible to meet a > payment deadline so this transaction must be completed fast as time > is my main priority, the book value for this vehicle is much more > than what I'm asking for it now but I am willing to sell it for this > price for immediate payment so before we proceed with any > arrangements for purchase I must ask you to confirm that you have a > real interest in this car and the necessary funds to make this > purchase readily available. The price that I'm asking for the car is > US $ 4,500.00, this price includes the door to door shipping, > handling and insurance fees for shipping within the continental US. > I'm located in Los Angeles, CA. > > This transaction will be handled by yahoo finance, this service will > help ensure a safe and easy transaction by providing accurate > transaction terms and guidelines and provide you with a 3 days > inspection period to evaluate the vehicle after you receive it. If > you have funds readily available and are able to purchase this car > in a timely manner please confirm to proceed with making > arrangements for purchase. > > Thank you, > John > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "anthony_m_lester at sbcglobal.net" > > > To: john.moore at usa.com > > Subject: RE: 1955 Austin Healey 100/4 with "M" SPEC'S > > Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:49:04 -0700 > > > > > > John, > > Would you please supply me with your phone number. Thank you! From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Thu Jun 18 15:55:30 2009 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:55:30 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Alumin. Carpet Strips -- Screw location. In-Reply-To: <001401c9f044$7f34aa10$6401a8c0@acerfd6b6b72e3> References: <001401c9f044$7f34aa10$6401a8c0@acerfd6b6b72e3> Message-ID: <003301c9f05f$7feb5ba0$7fc212e0$@com> Hi Jim, U get the beer...the screws go along the lower edge and screw into the top of the side of the inner sill. Michael Salter -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Lyons Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 2:42 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Alumin. Carpet Strips -- Screw location. Hello all, In preparation for the Conclave I am installing new Alumin. Carpet Strips. This is the narrow inner alloy plate along the sill at the bottom of the door opening. My mechanic suggests that the screws that hold this strip in place should go thru the "mid section" of the strip. I believe they were originally screwed thru the bottom section closest to the floor. What is the correct original placement ? Thanks, Jim From scotyp at comcast.net Thu Jun 18 15:59:33 2009 From: scotyp at comcast.net (scotyp at comcast.net) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:59:33 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Glove Box Rivet In-Reply-To: <00c601c9f074$5f47bfa0$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> Message-ID: <2085751348.6606041245362373585.JavaMail.root@sz0134a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Rich, Thanks a million for the photos. This is just the configuration my BJ8 has. I made a discovery about how this rivet goes in that pre-drilled hole between the screws on that bracket. It is press fit and you have to hold that bracket with one hand from behind the dashB whilst pressing the rivet hardB into the bracket hole with the other on the inside of the glove box...it will simply snap into place then. Thanks again for the help! Scot ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" To: scotyp at comcast.net Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 5:24:53 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: [Healeys] Glove Box Rivet Scot, There is a 90 degree bracket that screws into the wood on the back of the dash that holds and steadies the chrome post. Then the other bracket screws into the inside of the door. The sliding link connects them. Hope this helps. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "healey list" Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:09 AM Subject: [Healeys] Glove Box Rivet > Does anyone know how this chrome bolt (or rivet) attaches to the inside of > the > glove box? > > B Mine has popped off and it looks as though it press fits through the > cardboard and into a retaining hole. Rivet does not seem to be retained by > anything on the other side. > > Nothing dropped onto the floor when it came off and it appears the rivet > did > not shearB > > B If there is a bracket between the glove box and heater box that it fits > into? It is too narrow to even get a finger in there.B > > > > Any ideas on how to reinstall would be appreciated! > > > > > Scot > > '66 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From ampole at hotmail.com Thu Jun 18 16:13:32 2009 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:13:32 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Glove Box Rivet In-Reply-To: <2085751348.6606041245362373585.JavaMail.root@sz0134a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <00c601c9f074$5f47bfa0$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> <2085751348.6606041245362373585.JavaMail.root@sz0134a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: Scot Looks like Rich beat me to it, I had already answered your question on the British car forum with pics. Glad you got the answer anyway. cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ Get the best of MSN on your mobile http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/147991039/direct/01/ From ampole at hotmail.com Thu Jun 18 16:19:49 2009 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:19:49 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Concours restoration question In-Reply-To: <471534970906181451x50523379y88d43d2159bbd98c@mail.gmail.com> References: <471534970906181451x50523379y88d43d2159bbd98c@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Hmmm Jody If I keep on doing the Euro lottery, I must surely (dont call me shirley) win in the next 30 or so years, on that basis will Mike let me have his 100s now, knowing that I will pay him double its worth when I get the lottery cheque? just a thought! regards Andy _________________________________________________________________ Get the best of MSN on your mobile http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/147991039/direct/01/ From healey.nut at gmail.com Thu Jun 18 16:28:50 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:28:50 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Plot Thickens - 1955 Austin Healey 100/4 with "M" SPEC'S In-Reply-To: <7E90B4C1-2252-463A-9665-A706B793D025@gmail.com> References: <194558.8012.qm@web80607.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <7E90B4C1-2252-463A-9665-A706B793D025@gmail.com> Message-ID: "Book value" ???? Uh huh... On 6/19/09, Randy Hicks wrote: > :-) Even includes Door to Door shipping! > > Randy > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Anthony M Lester >> Date: June 18, 2009 5:42:13 PM EDT >> To: Randy Hicks >> Subject: Fw: RE: 1955 Austin Healey 100/4 with "M" SPEC'S >> >> Randy, >> Take a look at this... >> >> --- On Thu, 6/18/09, john moore wrote: >> >> From: john moore >> Subject: RE: 1955 Austin Healey 100/4 with "M" SPEC'S >> To: "anthony_m_lester> >> Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 4:50 PM >> >> Good day, >> >> Thank you for your interest in my 1955 Austin Healey. The car is >> accurate, as described and seen in the pictures provided, always >> been garaged including at the present time, rust free, no damage of >> any kind, properly serviced and stored, it has a clear title and it >> can be registered into your name at any time, everything on it works >> properly, this means that it needs no repairs and no work done >> besides the ussual general and cosmetic maintainance. To save both >> of our time I'd like to make everything clear at this point, I am >> selling this car because I need money as fast as possible to meet a >> payment deadline so this transaction must be completed fast as time >> is my main priority, the book value for this vehicle is much more >> than what I'm asking for it now but I am willing to sell it for this >> price for immediate payment so before we proceed with any >> arrangements for purchase I must ask you to confirm that you have a >> real interest in this car and the necessary funds to make this >> purchase readily available. The price that I'm asking for the car is >> US $ 4,500.00, this price includes the door to door shipping, >> handling and insurance fees for shipping within the continental US. >> I'm located in Los Angeles, CA. >> >> This transaction will be handled by yahoo finance, this service will >> help ensure a safe and easy transaction by providing accurate >> transaction terms and guidelines and provide you with a 3 days >> inspection period to evaluate the vehicle after you receive it. If >> you have funds readily available and are able to purchase this car >> in a timely manner please confirm to proceed with making >> arrangements for purchase. >> >> Thank you, >> John >> >> > ----- Original Message ----- >> > From: "anthony_m_lester at sbcglobal.net" > > >> > To: john.moore at usa.com >> > Subject: RE: 1955 Austin Healey 100/4 with "M" SPEC'S >> > Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:49:04 -0700 >> > >> > >> > John, >> > Would you please supply me with your phone number. Thank you! > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From ahbn6 at verizon.net Thu Jun 18 17:24:05 2009 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:24:05 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Plot Thickens - 1955 Austin Healey 100/4 with "M" SPEC'S In-Reply-To: <7E90B4C1-2252-463A-9665-A706B793D025@gmail.com> References: <194558.8012.qm@web80607.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <7E90B4C1-2252-463A-9665-A706B793D025@gmail.com> Message-ID: <008201c9f06b$dfcb4f60$9f61ee20$@net> Interesting. Not only are all of his other listings at the same price, but the photos were obviously taken at different locations. One appears to have snow on the background. I note that one listing has been flagged for removal stating that it is "possible spam" I guess that is the new spelling for fraud. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Randy Hicks Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 5:54 PM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Plot Thickens - 1955 Austin Healey 100/4 with "M" SPEC'S :-) Even includes Door to Door shipping! Randy Begin forwarded message: > From: Anthony M Lester > Date: June 18, 2009 5:42:13 PM EDT > To: Randy Hicks > Subject: Fw: RE: 1955 Austin Healey 100/4 with "M" SPEC'S > > Randy, > Take a look at this... > > --- On Thu, 6/18/09, john moore wrote: > > From: john moore > Subject: RE: 1955 Austin Healey 100/4 with "M" SPEC'S > To: "anthony_m_lester> > Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 4:50 PM > > Good day, > > Thank you for your interest in my 1955 Austin Healey. The car is > accurate, as described and seen in the pictures provided, always > been garaged including at the present time, rust free, no damage of > any kind, properly serviced and stored, it has a clear title and it > can be registered into your name at any time, everything on it works > properly, this means that it needs no repairs and no work done > besides the ussual general and cosmetic maintainance. To save both > of our time I'd like to make everything clear at this point, I am > selling this car because I need money as fast as possible to meet a > payment deadline so this transaction must be completed fast as time > is my main priority, the book value for this vehicle is much more > than what I'm asking for it now but I am willing to sell it for this > price for immediate payment so before we proceed with any > arrangements for purchase I must ask you to confirm that you have a > real interest in this car and the necessary funds to make this > purchase readily available. The price that I'm asking for the car is > US $ 4,500.00, this price includes the door to door shipping, > handling and insurance fees for shipping within the continental US. > I'm located in Los Angeles, CA. From eyera3 at gmail.com Thu Jun 18 17:36:52 2009 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (Ira Erbs) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:36:52 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Ira Erbs looked for you on MyLife Message-ID: <1228209697.239752@gmail.com> Ira Erbs added you as a friend on MyLife(TM). Please confirm you know Ira so we can connect you. Do You Know Ira? YES - Connect with Ira, and see who's searching for you http://smtp26.mail.reunion.com:80/track?type=click&mailingid=69100&messagei d=13201&databaseid=1238061934&serial=1228209697&emailid=healeys at autox.team.ne t&userid=239752&extra=&&&2002&&&http://www.mylife.com/showInviteRegistration. do?uid=345706609&invitee=healeys at autox.team.net NO - I don't know Ira http://smtp26.mail.reunion.com:80/track?type=click&mailingid=69100&messageid= 13201&databaseid=1238061934&serial=1228209697&emailid=healeys at autox.team.net& userid=239752&extra=&&&2000&&&http://www.mylife.com/showInviteRegistration.do ?unsub=true&invitee=healeys at autox.team.net&uid=345706609 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MyLife - Find everyone. All in one place.(TM) You have received this email because a MyLife member sent an invitation to this email address. For assistance, please refer to our FAQ or Contact Us: http://smtp26.mail.reunion.com:80/track?type=click&mailingid= 69100&messageid=13201&databaseid=1238061934&serial=1228209697&emailid=healeys @autox.team.net&userid=239752&extra=&&&2001&&&http://help.mylife.com/ Our Address: 2118 Wilshire Blvd., Box 1008, Santa Monica, CA 90403-5784 Copyright (c) 2009 MyLife.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. From insptwo at msn.com Thu Jun 18 18:57:34 2009 From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:57:34 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] '55 100/4 - "M" spec For Sale - $4500! In-Reply-To: <4A3AB6D0.9010201@comcast.net> References: <4A3AB6D0.9010201@comcast.net> Message-ID: You're too late guys! I already bought it with the promise he would have it repainted blue with white coves for free and he threw in some old car called a Bugatti at no charge. Says he just likes to do business with honest folks and that he is not in it for the money. Bill BJ7 > Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:51:12 -0400 > From: kentmclean at comcast.net > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] '55 100/4 - "M" spec For Sale - $4500! > > Greg Lemon wrote: > > do you need to send the money to Nigeria? I wonder if they will take a bank > > draft for over the amount and send the balance back to you in cash? > > I couldn't get my $132 Billion into Switzerland. Maybe they'll take > it for the Healey and give me the difference in cash. > > > -- > Kent McLean > '56 100 BN2 From Healey100M at gmail.com Thu Jun 18 19:10:36 2009 From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:10:36 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Wanted - BN2 Message-ID: List, I know this may be foolish but I have a friend actively searching for a BN2 in (reasonable) restorable condition. Anyone got one tucked away that they'd be willing to part with? or know of one? (Not me. If I get another car I'll be sleeping in the garage!) Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '55 BN1 LeMans '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M at gmail.com From Awgertoo at aol.com Thu Jun 18 19:12:01 2009 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:12:01 EDT Subject: [Healeys] '55 100/4 - "M" spec For Sale - $4500! Message-ID: Bill-- Get your money back--I have already bought it and all the other cars. They are being delivered just as soon as my check clears. Best--Michael Oritt ----------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 6/18/2009 8:58:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, insptwo at msn.com writes: You're too late guys! I already bought it with the promise he would have it repainted blue with white coves for free and he threw in some old car called a Bugatti at no charge. Says he just likes to do business with honest folks and that he is not in it for the money. **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your fingertips. (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000004) From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net Thu Jun 18 19:28:10 2009 From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:28:10 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] ebay ads for cars Message-ID: <00d501c9f07d$3527d170$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> Some of these ebay ads may look to good to be true, but some are. My friend just bought a Rolls Royce that had 37K original miles on it for a very good price. It was from an estate sale and the Ebay bidding did not meet the reserve so he contacted the seller and negotiated a price. I don't know where he is going to store such a large car but it looks nice. Wait till the scam artists hear that estate sales work. Jerry From cnaarndt at gmail.com Thu Jun 18 20:24:23 2009 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:24:23 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Concours restoration question In-Reply-To: <471534970906181451x50523379y88d43d2159bbd98c@mail.gmail.com> References: <471534970906181451x50523379y88d43d2159bbd98c@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <751d05480906181924s5da4903q1966a909fe692a1b@mail.gmail.com> Jody, The newly established Concours Police will beat down your door in the middle of the night and conduct a randon reinspection of your car... OK, just kidding. Once you receive your award, that4s it, your car is whatever level it receives unless you decide to have it re-inspected at some later time, e.g. your receive a silver award and the items that knocked you down from a Gold are easily corrected, you may decide that you4d like to have your car judged again to get a gold. This is one reason that the Concours committe returns an entrants score sheet after judging is complete. Anyone buying a Concours level car would obviously want to know when that car was judged and how many miles were driven since. The whole idea behind our Concours is originality but we highly encourage that the cars be driven. A Gold level car five years ago that been driven hard for 10K miles or more may no longer score the same if and when it4s judged again. Just ask David and Janet Koch how many miles they4ve put on thier Gold level 100M since it4s been judged. BTW We had a good turn out for Concours at Rendezvous in Jackson CA with two Gold level BJ8s, a Silver BJ8 and BN7. Unfortunately the three 100Ms that were scheduled to be there couldn4t make it to be judged. Cheers, Curt Arndt, Chairman - Austin Healey Concours Committee On Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Jody Kerr wrote: > So, I've had this question rattling around in my brain since the key > discussion started. > > If it's (for example) 2009 and I restore my car to 2009 concours > specifications and somehow manage a gold certification (bloody > unlikely, but this is hypothetical) what happens in subsequent years? > > So, say that the concours guide is updated in 2010 to include the key > bit, but my car doesn't have the key (which was fine in 2009, but no > good in 2010), does it get grandfathered for the 2009 year, or is it > measured against 2010 standards? > > It may only be a hypothetical question today (at least for me), but > it's definitely a good question for those whose crs are certified or > anyone buying a concours judged car. And is there a yearly updates > document that accompanies the concours guidelines? > > Jody > > -- > http://www.theymightberacing.com/ > 1953 Studebaker Champion > 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) > 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) > 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) > 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) > 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 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as cnaarndt at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Thu Jun 18 21:11:56 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:11:56 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Should I put three Jaguar distributors on my BJ8? Message-ID: You know, we all spend hours on this list talking about the best way or how much we should modify our Healeys. I now understand that we are all simple pillocks in comparison to this genius: http://jalopnik.com/5294379/48+cylinder-kawasaki-pushes-boundaries-of-sanity Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From shop at justbrits.com Thu Jun 18 21:40:01 2009 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:40:01 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Concours restoration question In-Reply-To: <751d05480906181924s5da4903q1966a909fe692a1b@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <> It's sad to type Curt, but I STILL do NOT think enough folks GET THAT !!! I was in attendance at the very first Delegates Meeting where Rich & Gary A. brought up the "Subject" and explained the What, How, Where, etc., etc. !!! And what you wrote (above) was STRESSED & EXPLAINED & REASONING(s). IIRC, I was SO impressed with their WORK that I nominated them for Honoury Membership for the following year which, of course, PASSED!!! I was also at a number of Delegates Meetings where further info was related including when they dis- cussed the 3 levels and the Badges, etc.!!! I have NEVER known anybody as vehement at DRIVING Concours cars as Rich (which WAS exemplified by him DRIVING at 'almost done' car from CA to OK in '88!!! Concours does NOT = trailer queen, folks!! Concours DOES mean 'restored to as close to as left the factory' condition ONLY !!! Curt, you (lately) are to be MORE than COMENDED for your (as well as rest of Committee & Judges) WORK for which I SAY (and have said for YEARS) THANKS!! I am also VERY proud to call Rich a friend !!!! Ed '63 BJ-7 (Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates AH BJ 7 ) Founding Member & Delegate, ILLINI Chapter-AHCA (30+ years) From richard.ewald at gmail.com Thu Jun 18 22:36:02 2009 From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:36:02 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Should I put three Jaguar distributors on my BJ8? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: >From the link: >>and is essentially six, inline-eight engines,... >>The engine uses six Jaguar E-Type distributors to get the sparks flying OK where I went to school 6X8=48. E types were either 6 cylinder or 12 cylinders. 6X6=36 which makes me wonder how they fired the other 12 cylinders, or 6X 12=72 which means you have some extra sparks left over. Color me confused. Rick On Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 8:11 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > You know, we all spend hours on this list talking about the best way or how > much we should modify our Healeys. I now understand that we are all simple > pillocks in comparison to this genius: > > > http://jalopnik.com/5294379/48+cylinder-kawasaki-pushes-boundaries-of-sanity > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richard.ewald at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl Fri Jun 19 00:07:59 2009 From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:07:59 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Plot Thickens - 1955 Austin Healey 100/4 Message-ID: I have two thoughts on this: 1. If he wants to use Yahoo finance, how does it work that it can be cheated? Maybe Yahoo should be alarmed they have a hole in there system??.. 2. Due to the volume of these 'offers' is there no one chasing these 'sellers'?? Isn't making false offers a crime??.. BR, Tadek From kturk at adelphia.net Fri Jun 19 02:38:12 2009 From: kturk at adelphia.net (Keith Turk) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:38:12 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Hey guys... Message-ID: <331BC58EBA2A47D5B0A81BA1263665EE@keithhrijwmm4p> Been a while... I've been recieving querry's about the Bonneville event in Sept and thought I'd re-join some old feinds here for a while to help you guys out if your attending this fiasco... Life's been busy... got remarried 5yrs ago... bought and sold the Berkely steamliner... kept racing the Camaro with Hot Rod magazine... Took it to Australia .. got rained out... Bought the racing organization in North Carolina from my freind who then died racing in 05 at Bonneville... Somewhere in there I've managed to get in 5 different 200mph clubs.. to include Bonneville in 03 Best of all... I got my 100 out the other day and took Tonya for her first ride in it... I need a complete set of brakes for it...mostly just the cylinders... but they are all junk... Car runs like a top... always has... I've left it down in my shop to be in my way for a while... I just love this car... coming up on 30yrs now.. So there you have it... my life in a nut shell... not perfect... but it's kept a smile on my face and wind in my hair... Keith From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Fri Jun 19 04:11:06 2009 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:11:06 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Hey guys... References: <331BC58EBA2A47D5B0A81BA1263665EE@keithhrijwmm4p> Message-ID: <000c01c9f0c6$42f5ddd0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Welcome back Keith. Haven't seen you pop up on the list since 2006 according to my archives. Many thanks for your past tips and advice on the list. My many year restoration will be coming home from the paint shop next week and we will soon put your " string front end alignment" tip to the test. That tip seems to have worked great in getting the wheels to a point of satisfying wheel alignment and very easy to carry out once the idea is understood. Good Luck with your many fascinating interests and talents, Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith Turk" To: Sent: Friday, June 19, 2009 4:38 AM Subject: [Healeys] Hey guys... > Been a while... I've been recieving querry's about the Bonneville event > in > Sept and thought I'd re-join some old feinds here for a while to help you > guys > out if your attending this fiasco... > > > Life's been busy... got remarried 5yrs ago... bought and sold the Berkely > steamliner... kept racing the Camaro with Hot Rod magazine... Took it to > Australia .. got rained out... Bought the racing organization in North > Carolina from my freind who then died racing in 05 at Bonneville... > Somewhere > in there I've managed to get in 5 different 200mph clubs.. to include > Bonneville in 03 > > Best of all... I got my 100 out the other day and took Tonya for her > first > ride in it... I need a complete set of brakes for it...mostly just the > cylinders... but they are all junk... Car runs like a top... always > has... > I've left it down in my shop to be in my way for a while... I just love > this > car... coming up on 30yrs now.. > > So there you have it... my life in a nut shell... not perfect... but it's > kept > a smile on my face and wind in my hair... > > Keith From ah3000me at gmail.com Fri Jun 19 04:40:29 2009 From: ah3000me at gmail.com (Tom) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:40:29 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Should I put three Jaguar distributors on my BJ8? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: This one was pretty funny, too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDWqJe1dCgY&feature=player_embedded On Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 12:36 AM, Richard Ewald wrote: > >From the link: > >>and is essentially six, inline-eight engines,... > >>The engine uses six Jaguar E-Type distributors to get the sparks flying > > OK where I went to school 6X8=48. E types were either 6 cylinder or 12 > cylinders. 6X6=36 which makes me wonder how they fired the other 12 > cylinders, or 6X 12=72 which means you have some extra sparks left over. > Color me confused. > Rick > > On Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 8:11 PM, Alan Seigrist > wrote: > > > You know, we all spend hours on this list talking about the best way or > how > > much we should modify our Healeys. I now understand that we are all > simple > > pillocks in comparison to this genius: > > > > > > > http://jalopnik.com/5294379/48+cylinder-kawasaki-pushes-boundaries-of-sanity > > > > Alan > > > > '52 A90 > > '53 BN1 > > '64 BJ8 > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as richard.ewald at gmail.com > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as ah3000me at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From bighealey at charter.net Fri Jun 19 06:27:04 2009 From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:27:04 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Concours restoration question In-Reply-To: <471534970906181451x50523379y88d43d2159bbd98c@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <5C8BC3BCEA4049BF90F259E443081675@TRACY> Jody, Ask the concours committee not this group. 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 Jody Kerr Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 2:52 PM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] Concours restoration question So, I've had this question rattling around in my brain since the key discussion started. If it's (for example) 2009 and I restore my car to 2009 concours specifications and somehow manage a gold certification (bloody unlikely, but this is hypothetical) what happens in subsequent years? So, say that the concours guide is updated in 2010 to include the key bit, but my car doesn't have the key (which was fine in 2009, but no good in 2010), does it get grandfathered for the 2009 year, or is it measured against 2010 standards? It may only be a hypothetical question today (at least for me), but it's definitely a good question for those whose crs are certified or anyone buying a concours judged car. And is there a yearly updates document that accompanies the concours guidelines? Jody -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) 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 Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as bighealey at charter.net http://www.team.net/archive From tomfelts at windstream.net Fri Jun 19 06:41:03 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 7:41:03 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Should I put three Jaguar distributors on my BJ8? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20090619074103.2OHI7.284902.root@ispmxfep10-z01> Title has me confused---three "distributors"?? Three carbs mabye. I must have missed the first post. ---- Alan Seigrist wrote: > You know, we all spend hours on this list talking about the best way or how > much we should modify our Healeys. I now understand that we are all simple > pillocks in comparison to this genius: > > http://jalopnik.com/5294379/48+cylinder-kawasaki-pushes-boundaries-of-sanity > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From tomfelts at windstream.net Fri Jun 19 06:45:56 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 7:45:56 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Concours restoration question In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20090619074556.10F0Y.284976.root@ispmxfep10-z01> You have a friend Ed???? :):):):):) (VBG) ---- Ed's Shop wrote: > < but we highly encourage that the cars be driven.>> > > It's sad to type Curt, but I STILL do NOT think > enough folks GET THAT !!! > > I was in attendance at the very first Delegates > Meeting where Rich & Gary A. brought up the > "Subject" and explained the What, How, Where, > etc., etc. !!! And what you wrote (above) was > STRESSED & EXPLAINED & REASONING(s). > > IIRC, I was SO impressed with their WORK that > I nominated them for Honoury Membership for the > following year which, of course, PASSED!!! I > was also at a number of Delegates Meetings where > further info was related including when they dis- > cussed the 3 levels and the Badges, etc.!!! > > I have NEVER known anybody as vehement at DRIVING > Concours cars as Rich (which WAS exemplified by him > DRIVING at 'almost done' car from CA to OK in '88!!! > > Concours does NOT = trailer queen, folks!! > > Concours DOES mean 'restored to as close to as left > the factory' condition ONLY !!! > > Curt, you (lately) are to be MORE than COMENDED > for your (as well as rest of Committee & Judges) WORK > for which I SAY (and have said for YEARS) THANKS!! > I am also VERY proud to call Rich a friend !!!! > > > > > > Ed > '63 BJ-7 (Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates AH BJ 7 ) > Founding Member & Delegate, ILLINI Chapter-AHCA (30+ years) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From ahbn6 at verizon.net Fri Jun 19 07:10:29 2009 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:10:29 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Should I put three Jaguar distributors on my BJ8? In-Reply-To: <20090619074103.2OHI7.284902.root@ispmxfep10-z01> References: <20090619074103.2OHI7.284902.root@ispmxfep10-z01> Message-ID: <009001c9f0df$521941d0$f64bc570$@net> Wouldn't it have to have three dizzys if it is composed of three engines? John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of tomfelts at windstream.net Sent: Friday, June 19, 2009 8:41 AM To: Alan Seigrist; Healey Subject: Re: [Healeys] Should I put three Jaguar distributors on my BJ8? Title has me confused---three "distributors"?? Three carbs mabye. I must have missed the first post. ---- Alan Seigrist wrote: > You know, we all spend hours on this list talking about the best way or how > much we should modify our Healeys. I now understand that we are all simple > pillocks in comparison to this genius: > > http://jalopnik.com/5294379/48+cylinder-kawasaki-pushes-boundaries-of-sanity > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ From richchrysler at quickclic.net Fri Jun 19 10:14:49 2009 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:14:49 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Concours restoration question References: <20090619074556.10F0Y.284976.root@ispmxfep10-z01> Message-ID: <016b01c9f0f9$12364800$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> Yeah, but we haven't seen each other in 20 years....Conclave in Niagara 1989, wasn't it, Ed? Rich ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Ed's Shop" ; "Healey List" Sent: Friday, June 19, 2009 5:45 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Concours restoration question > You have a friend Ed???? :):):):):) (VBG) > > > ---- Ed's Shop wrote: >> <> but we highly encourage that the cars be driven.>> >> >> It's sad to type Curt, but I STILL do NOT think >> enough folks GET THAT !!! >> >> I was in attendance at the very first Delegates >> Meeting where Rich & Gary A. brought up the >> "Subject" and explained the What, How, Where, >> etc., etc. !!! And what you wrote (above) was >> STRESSED & EXPLAINED & REASONING(s). >> >> IIRC, I was SO impressed with their WORK that >> I nominated them for Honoury Membership for the >> following year which, of course, PASSED!!! I >> was also at a number of Delegates Meetings where >> further info was related including when they dis- >> cussed the 3 levels and the Badges, etc.!!! >> >> I have NEVER known anybody as vehement at DRIVING >> Concours cars as Rich (which WAS exemplified by him >> DRIVING at 'almost done' car from CA to OK in '88!!! >> >> Concours does NOT = trailer queen, folks!! >> >> Concours DOES mean 'restored to as close to as left >> the factory' condition ONLY !!! >> >> Curt, you (lately) are to be MORE than COMENDED >> for your (as well as rest of Committee & Judges) WORK >> for which I SAY (and have said for YEARS) THANKS!! >> I am also VERY proud to call Rich a friend !!!! >> >> >> >> >> >> Ed >> '63 BJ-7 (Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates AH BJ 7 ) >> Founding Member & Delegate, ILLINI Chapter-AHCA (30+ years) >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From Waschu2 at charter.net Fri Jun 19 07:17:16 2009 From: Waschu2 at charter.net (Wayne) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:17:16 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ-8 For sale Message-ID: <4A3B8FDC.70101@charter.net> Hello, My friend has decided to sell his BJ-8. This is a late 1967 car that was repainted in the late 1990's. This is a very nice car that has been driven often and has had all servicing done as required. He recently moved from Connecticut to the DC area and found the Beltway is not much fun for Sunday drives in a Healey. I have service records and pictures for anyone interested. His price is in the $45K+ range. Contact me and I will supply additional information, pictures and contact information to the owner. Wayne From healey.nut at gmail.com Fri Jun 19 07:22:04 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:22:04 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Should I put three Jaguar distributors on my BJ8? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Tom - I liked that too. It would make a perfect getaway vehicle, very fast to start up and go.... Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 6:40 PM, Tom wrote: > This one was pretty funny, too: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDWqJe1dCgY&feature=player_embedded From richchrysler at quickclic.net Fri Jun 19 10:30:04 2009 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:30:04 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Concours restoration question References: <5C8BC3BCEA4049BF90F259E443081675@TRACY> Message-ID: <017401c9f0fb$338065c0$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> Hello all, Might I suggest that this list is probably the most effective way to contact the Concours Committee as there are a number of the Committee who regularly monitor this list and can usually respond in a timely manner. Also, the questions and answers can usually benefit many more folks than just the person who originally asked the question, and after all, isn't this list what it's all about, helping each other with Healey information? In addition, the Committee does not have a web site or any other official way of being contacted beyond the full individual contact list that is contained in the Concours Policies and Guidelines CD. Rich Chrysler (a committee member) By the way, I will be silent from this list from Saturday morning for a week as we will be rather busy hosting the AHCA Conclave in Kingston, Ontario. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tracy Drummond" To: "'Jody Kerr'" ; "'Healey List'" Sent: Friday, June 19, 2009 5:27 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Concours restoration question > Jody, > > Ask the concours committee not this group. From ah53 at yahoo.com Fri Jun 19 07:49:33 2009 From: ah53 at yahoo.com (jomar healey) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:49:33 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Blue Armacord Message-ID: <302910.54679.qm@web31505.mail.mud.yahoo.com> There is a company in the UK, Woolies, which sell blue ribbed Hardura. It looks from the from the web site just like armacord. 1) Is it the same? 2) How much would I need for the trunk area and the area behind the seats and under the seats of a BN1 and BN2. Joe BN1 #923 Coronet Cream BN2 100M BJ8 The Blue Baby as per wife and kid From healey.nut at gmail.com Fri Jun 19 08:14:30 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:14:30 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Blue Armacord In-Reply-To: <302910.54679.qm@web31505.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <302910.54679.qm@web31505.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Hardura and Armacord are one and the same. Woolies trim is first class. Very useful for oddball cars like my A90. Their colors will be the same, or very close, to factory spec. Best, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 9:49 PM, jomar healey wrote: > There is a company in the UK, Woolies, which sell blue ribbed Hardura. It > looks from the from the web site just like armacord. > > 1) Is it the same? > > 2) How much would I need for the trunk area and the area behind the seats > and > under the seats of a BN1 and BN2. > > Joe > BN1 #923 Coronet Cream > BN2 100M > BJ8 The Blue Baby as per wife and kid From tomfelts at windstream.net Fri Jun 19 08:18:07 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:18:07 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Concours restoration question In-Reply-To: <016b01c9f0f9$12364800$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> Message-ID: <20090619091807.EDQ1B.286074.root@ispmxfep10-z01> Then that would be what you call an "old friend"?:):):) ---- Rich C wrote: > Yeah, but we haven't seen each other in 20 years....Conclave in Niagara > 1989, wasn't it, Ed? > > Rich > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: "Ed's Shop" ; "Healey List" > Sent: Friday, June 19, 2009 5:45 AM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Concours restoration question > > > > You have a friend Ed???? :):):):):) (VBG) > > > > > > ---- Ed's Shop wrote: > >> < >> but we highly encourage that the cars be driven.>> > >> > >> It's sad to type Curt, but I STILL do NOT think > >> enough folks GET THAT !!! > >> > >> I was in attendance at the very first Delegates > >> Meeting where Rich & Gary A. brought up the > >> "Subject" and explained the What, How, Where, > >> etc., etc. !!! And what you wrote (above) was > >> STRESSED & EXPLAINED & REASONING(s). > >> > >> IIRC, I was SO impressed with their WORK that > >> I nominated them for Honoury Membership for the > >> following year which, of course, PASSED!!! I > >> was also at a number of Delegates Meetings where > >> further info was related including when they dis- > >> cussed the 3 levels and the Badges, etc.!!! > >> > >> I have NEVER known anybody as vehement at DRIVING > >> Concours cars as Rich (which WAS exemplified by him > >> DRIVING at 'almost done' car from CA to OK in '88!!! > >> > >> Concours does NOT = trailer queen, folks!! > >> > >> Concours DOES mean 'restored to as close to as left > >> the factory' condition ONLY !!! > >> > >> Curt, you (lately) are to be MORE than COMENDED > >> for your (as well as rest of Committee & Judges) WORK > >> for which I SAY (and have said for YEARS) THANKS!! > >> I am also VERY proud to call Rich a friend !!!! > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> Ed > >> '63 BJ-7 (Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates AH BJ 7 ) > >> Founding Member & Delegate, ILLINI Chapter-AHCA (30+ years) > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >> > >> Healeys at autox.team.net > >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >> > >> You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > >> > >> http://www.team.net/archive > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > > > http://www.team.net/archive From peter.svilans at rogers.com Fri Jun 19 09:14:41 2009 From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:14:41 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Blue Armacord Message-ID: <003401c9f0f0$abd351a0$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> Hardura and Armacord are NOT the same . Yes, both are PVC-coated felt, but Hardura has an ebossed pebble finish, and Armacord is a ribbed pattern. Hardura is used extensively on Jaguar interior trim. There is a wide selection of colours. Aftermarket suppliers have long considered the Jaguar market to be more worthwhile, and have done runs of repro materials for them, while the Healey has had to make do with the Jag dark purplish red colours, for example. Armacord was used on Healeys, is available in black, but can be dyed with a bit of effort. The only instance where Hardura was used on a Healey is on the BN 6-7 grey interiors in the area behind the seats. The normal Armacord wasn't available in anything like the grey, so the factory used a biscuit-coloured Hardura instead, but bound in grey. Best Peter From mgcharlie at comcast.net Fri Jun 19 09:25:03 2009 From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:25:03 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ-8 For sale In-Reply-To: <4A3B8FDC.70101@charter.net> References: <4A3B8FDC.70101@charter.net> Message-ID: <4A3BADCF.4050201@comcast.net> Wayne, There is a very active Austin-Healey club in the DC area and the members seem to not have a problem finding a place to drive their cars. Have him contact the Capital Area Austin-Healey Club. http://www.capitalhealeys.org The list's own Michael Oritt is the current president. Last weekend he organized this year's Capital Classic which was a nice drive and other events for all in the club. Seems to me if you just drove along I-95 in CT, you would have the same problem. Perhaps your friend would reconsider. Charlie Wayne wrote: > Hello, > > My friend has decided to sell his BJ-8. This is a late > 1967 car that was repainted in the late 1990's. This is a very nice > car that has been driven often and has had all servicing done as > required. He recently moved from Connecticut to the DC area and found > the Beltway is not much fun for Sunday drives in a Healey. I have > service records and pictures for anyone interested. His price is in > the $45K+ range. Contact me and I will supply additional information, > pictures and contact information to the owner. > > > > Wayne > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mgcharlie at comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] From frogeye at porterscustom.com Fri Jun 19 09:46:07 2009 From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:46:07 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] FW: On and off topic for sale Message-ID: <91BB79B2FF6341A797018B0CC3D371B7@oscar> The Bugeye sale fell through, so it is back on the block. Contact me at Frogeye at porterscustom.com because I still can't receive mail from the Healey list serve.. Working on that. Also still have a top shelf racing bike for sale. Links below, dave http://tinyurl.com/cskmtg car Bugeye only http://tinyurl.com/dk5nag bike From gbrierton at hotmail.com Fri Jun 19 10:55:44 2009 From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:55:44 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Hey guys... In-Reply-To: <331BC58EBA2A47D5B0A81BA1263665EE@keithhrijwmm4p> References: <331BC58EBA2A47D5B0A81BA1263665EE@keithhrijwmm4p> Message-ID: But...But...are you going to be at Bonneville?! Seriously, several us AHCA people are driving (me in the Silver Bullet, my BJ-8) and will be there. Anyone want to caravan? Leaving North Carolina on the 10th, arrive Wendover on the 15th. Coming back may be a free-for-all with the route sorta up in the air. You and I met at Conclave'05 in Winston-Salem. GaryB -------------------------------------------------- From: "Keith Turk" Sent: Friday, June 19, 2009 4:38 AM To: Subject: [Healeys] Hey guys... > Been a while... I've been recieving querry's about the Bonneville event > in > Sept and thought I'd re-join some old feinds here for a while to help you > guys > out if your attending this fiasco... > > > Life's been busy... got remarried 5yrs ago... bought and sold the Berkely > steamliner... kept racing the Camaro with Hot Rod magazine... Took it to > Australia .. got rained out... Bought the racing organization in North > Carolina from my freind who then died racing in 05 at Bonneville... > Somewhere > in there I've managed to get in 5 different 200mph clubs.. to include > Bonneville in 03 > > Best of all... I got my 100 out the other day and took Tonya for her > first > ride in it... I need a complete set of brakes for it...mostly just the > cylinders... but they are all junk... Car runs like a top... always > has... > I've left it down in my shop to be in my way for a while... I just love > this > car... coming up on 30yrs now.. > > So there you have it... my life in a nut shell... not perfect... but it's > kept > a smile on my face and wind in my hair... > > Keith > _______________________________________________ From peter.svilans at rogers.com Fri Jun 19 10:56:42 2009 From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:56:42 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Blue Armacord Message-ID: <000a01c9f0fe$ec4a6df0$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> I've just heard from Duncan at Heritage Upholstery, who reminded me that they offer the Armacord ribbed PVC-coated felt in red and blue, as well as the black colour. In addition to the grey interiors on the BN 6-7 big Healeys, Hardura was also used on the bugeye Sprite in the area between the wheelarches and trunk floor. Thanks, Duncan Peter From lyon612 at verizon.net Fri Jun 19 11:07:27 2009 From: lyon612 at verizon.net (Douglas Lyon) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:07:27 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Blue /Ivory white References: <6DBC43F3282C054B9DD8458F4F050A5A1A35DCE0@PEACH.it.bsd405.org> Message-ID: <3694BCAFFD1D4E10903769B4CA98D02B@lyon1> Steve, You might want to talk to the folks at R&R Paint Supply in Long Beach, California---telephone (562) 428-3648. It's run by one of our local club members. They claim to be Healey color specialists. I could be mistaken, but I believe, that they are now only allowed to sell the California Democrat-Socialist-approved water based paints. Douglas Lyon Claremont, CA '59 BN7 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mackie, Stephen" To: Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 6:48 PM Subject: [Healeys] Healey Blue /Ivory white >I am in the process of painting my 3000 duotone Healey Blue, paint code > BMC BU.2 or ICI 2697/2301m and Ivory White, same as (Old English White) > BMC WT.3 or ICI 2379/2122. Does anyone know the Dupont paint codes that > match. I have tried several websites but I'm not finding what I want. > Steve Mackie > 62 BT7 > 67 Sprite > _______________________________________________ > 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 lyon612 at verizon.net > > http://www.team.net/archive -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.80/2187 - Release Date: 06/19/09 06:53:00 From tomfelts at windstream.net Fri Jun 19 11:43:36 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:43:36 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] For Keith Pennell Message-ID: <20090619124336.ZDN1T.550148.root@ispmxfep11-z02> Keith--could you please contact me off line. Thanks Tom From j.aeckerlin at gmail.com Fri Jun 19 13:43:03 2009 From: j.aeckerlin at gmail.com (Jaap Aeckerlin) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:43:03 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Concours restoration question In-Reply-To: References: <751d05480906181924s5da4903q1966a909fe692a1b@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <4e23c7250906191243l151da2c8pfad7b7096796cb5b@mail.gmail.com> Ed, being a DUTCHMAN I am not very familiar with the rules when to use CAPITALS and when normal characters, so can you PLEASE explain why in the middle of a sentence you suddenly CHANGE into capitals, and also add a small dictionary explaining things like IIRC and to the poor sods outside the US? THANK you VERY much Jack Aeckerlin, the Netherlands 1964 BJ8 29432 2009/6/19 Ed's Shop > < but we highly encourage that the cars be driven.>> > > It's sad to type Curt, but I STILL do NOT think > enough folks GET THAT !!! > > I was in attendance at the very first Delegates > Meeting where Rich & Gary A. brought up the > "Subject" and explained the What, How, Where, > etc., etc. !!! And what you wrote (above) was > STRESSED & EXPLAINED & REASONING(s). > > IIRC, I was SO impressed with their WORK that > I nominated them for Honoury Membership for the > following year which, of course, PASSED!!! I > was also at a number of Delegates Meetings where > further info was related including when they dis- > cussed the 3 levels and the Badges, etc.!!! > > I have NEVER known anybody as vehement at DRIVING > Concours cars as Rich (which WAS exemplified by him > DRIVING at 'almost done' car from CA to OK in '88!!! > > Concours does NOT = trailer queen, folks!! > > Concours DOES mean 'restored to as close to as left > the factory' condition ONLY !!! > > Curt, you (lately) are to be MORE than COMENDED > for your (as well as rest of Committee & Judges) WORK > for which I SAY (and have said for YEARS) THANKS!! > I am also VERY proud to call Rich a friend !!!! > > > > > > Ed > '63 BJ-7 (Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates AH BJ 7 ) > Founding Member & Delegate, ILLINI Chapter-AHCA (30+ years) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as j.aeckerlin at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From kturk at adelphia.net Fri Jun 19 14:20:38 2009 From: kturk at adelphia.net (Keith Turk) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:20:38 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Hey guys... References: <331BC58EBA2A47D5B0A81BA1263665EE@keithhrijwmm4p> Message-ID: <0F3E0F6CBC0949DC8B6D049509AD808E@keithhrijwmm4p> Hey Gary.... Do not... even think about taking a car you even remotely like on the salt... unless your willing to totally destroy it... not mess it up a bit... not give it good story telling patina.... it will Pure and simple Destroy your lovely little car... Even parking in the motel in proximity of the salt will make it go Red with RUST... and CORROSION... Geez have I said this clear enough??? I know some of you live in salty area's and think you have a handle on this.. but the reality is this is WAY worse then driving on a Salted road.... this is PURE organic Salt... the kind that eats little Healeys for brunch... they aren't even a decent meal to the salt gods... Every single year I have to repaint and refurbish the Camaro... due to the incredible corrosion... Okay I've beat that Dog to death.... ( Poor little doggy ) Yhewwww... Keith From pollpete at ix.netcom.com Fri Jun 19 15:18:52 2009 From: pollpete at ix.netcom.com (P.M. Pollock) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:18:52 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Concours restoration question In-Reply-To: <4e23c7250906191243l151da2c8pfad7b7096796cb5b@mail.gmail.com> References: <751d05480906181924s5da4903q1966a909fe692a1b@mail.gmail.com> <4e23c7250906191243l151da2c8pfad7b7096796cb5b@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <4A3C00BC.9070408@ix.netcom.com> Jack, For acronyms http://www.webacronyms.com/ has most of them. (IIRC = "if I recall correctly." Having an aging brain, I use that one a lot. ) ( = "grin", meaning lighthearted, joke, or the like. Very useful to avoid misunderstandings.) EOL Regards, Pete Pollock BJ7 Palo Alto, California USA Jaap Aeckerlin wrote: > Ed, being a DUTCHMAN I am not very familiar with the rules when to use > CAPITALS and when normal characters, so can you PLEASE explain why in the > middle of a sentence you suddenly CHANGE into capitals, and also add a small > dictionary explaining things like IIRC and to the poor sods outside the > US? > THANK you VERY much > Jack Aeckerlin, the Netherlands > 1964 BJ8 29432 > > 2009/6/19 Ed's Shop > > >> <> but we highly encourage that the cars be driven.>> >> >> It's sad to type Curt, but I STILL do NOT think >> enough folks GET THAT !!! >> >> I was in attendance at the very first Delegates >> Meeting where Rich & Gary A. brought up the >> "Subject" and explained the What, How, Where, >> etc., etc. !!! And what you wrote (above) was >> STRESSED & EXPLAINED & REASONING(s). >> >> IIRC, I was SO impressed with their WORK that >> I nominated them for Honoury Membership for the >> following year which, of course, PASSED!!! I >> was also at a number of Delegates Meetings where >> further info was related including when they dis- >> cussed the 3 levels and the Badges, etc.!!! >> >> I have NEVER known anybody as vehement at DRIVING >> Concours cars as Rich (which WAS exemplified by him >> DRIVING at 'almost done' car from CA to OK in '88!!! >> >> Concours does NOT = trailer queen, folks!! >> >> Concours DOES mean 'restored to as close to as left >> the factory' condition ONLY !!! >> >> Curt, you (lately) are to be MORE than COMENDED >> for your (as well as rest of Committee & Judges) WORK >> for which I SAY (and have said for YEARS) THANKS!! >> I am also VERY proud to call Rich a friend !!!! >> >> >> >> >> >> Ed >> '63 BJ-7 (Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates AH BJ 7 ) >> Founding Member & Delegate, ILLINI Chapter-AHCA (30+ years) >> ______________________________________________ From gbrierton at hotmail.com Fri Jun 19 15:55:08 2009 From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:55:08 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Hey guys... In-Reply-To: <0F3E0F6CBC0949DC8B6D049509AD808E@keithhrijwmm4p> References: <331BC58EBA2A47D5B0A81BA1263665EE@keithhrijwmm4p> <0F3E0F6CBC0949DC8B6D049509AD808E@keithhrijwmm4p> Message-ID: Thanks for the heads up, Keith, I'm glad I got that message. Well, I'm still set on driving to Wendover and back in the Bullet. I've had the car to Wendover twice ('96 and '02) to hotel lots and escaped with no damage. Hosed her down in Salt Lake City after each visit. So, I won't drive her from the hotel to the Salt-Flats back and forth. There must be local transportation. Where are you located, Randy? GaryB -------------------------------------------------- From: "Keith Turk" Sent: Friday, June 19, 2009 4:20 PM To: "gary brierton" ; Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hey guys... > Hey Gary.... Do not... even think about taking a car you even remotely > like on the salt... unless your willing to totally destroy it... not mess > it up a bit... not give it good story telling patina.... it will Pure and > simple Destroy your lovely little car... Even parking in the motel in > proximity of the salt will make it go Red with RUST... and CORROSION... > > Geez have I said this clear enough??? > > I know some of you live in salty area's and think you have a handle on > this.. but the reality is this is WAY worse then driving on a Salted > road.... this is PURE organic Salt... the kind that eats little Healeys > for brunch... they aren't even a decent meal to the salt gods... > > Every single year I have to repaint and refurbish the Camaro... due to the > incredible corrosion... > > Okay I've beat that Dog to death.... ( Poor little doggy ) > > Yhewwww... > > Keith From eyera3 at gmail.com Fri Jun 19 17:08:13 2009 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:08:13 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Hey guys... In-Reply-To: <0F3E0F6CBC0949DC8B6D049509AD808E@keithhrijwmm4p> References: <331BC58EBA2A47D5B0A81BA1263665EE@keithhrijwmm4p> <0F3E0F6CBC0949DC8B6D049509AD808E@keithhrijwmm4p> Message-ID: <173126440906191608n36deeaa5v93b2571b3d72bbd0@mail.gmail.com> so what you are saying is: taking your Healey to the flats is a bad idea? :)Thanks for the heads up Ira Erbs Portland, OR BT7 just dreaming of going to the flats... On Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 1:20 PM, Keith Turk wrote: > Hey Gary.... Do not... even think about taking a car you even remotely like > on the salt... unless your willing to totally destroy it... not mess it up > a bit... not give it good story telling patina.... it will Pure and simple > Destroy your lovely little car... Even parking in the motel in proximity of > the salt will make it go Red with RUST... and CORROSION... > > Geez have I said this clear enough??? > > I know some of you live in salty area's and think you have a handle on > this.. but the reality is this is WAY worse then driving on a Salted > road.... this is PURE organic Salt... the kind that eats little Healeys for > brunch... they aren't even a decent meal to the salt gods... > > Every single year I have to repaint and refurbish the Camaro... due to the > incredible corrosion... > > Okay I've beat that Dog to death.... ( Poor little doggy ) > > Yhewwww... > > Keith > _______________________________________________ > 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 eyera3 at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- I Erbs Portland, OR From kturk at adelphia.net Fri Jun 19 17:22:31 2009 From: kturk at adelphia.net (Keith Turk) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:22:31 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Hey guys... References: <331BC58EBA2A47D5B0A81BA1263665EE@keithhrijwmm4p> <0F3E0F6CBC0949DC8B6D049509AD808E@keithhrijwmm4p> <173126440906191608n36deeaa5v93b2571b3d72bbd0@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: I was trying to hint at it... I'm just not good at that kinda thingy.. K From eyera3 at gmail.com Fri Jun 19 17:42:11 2009 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:42:11 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Hey guys... In-Reply-To: References: <331BC58EBA2A47D5B0A81BA1263665EE@keithhrijwmm4p> <0F3E0F6CBC0949DC8B6D049509AD808E@keithhrijwmm4p> <173126440906191608n36deeaa5v93b2571b3d72bbd0@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <173126440906191642k22fe1aeep8a30ea95cd5b8d94@mail.gmail.com> lolIra On Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 4:22 PM, Keith Turk wrote: > > > I was trying to hint at it... I'm just not good at that kinda thingy.. > > K > > -- I Erbs Portland, OR From ynotink at msn.com Fri Jun 19 18:22:21 2009 From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:22:21 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Rude awakenings Message-ID: Hi all, I returned from the 2009 Rallye Glenwood, which was held last week and have a couple of discoveries to relate. A while back I was having a problem with sticking exhaust valves (mostly #2) which was solved by making sure the cooling system was topped up. In the process I managed to bend one of my OEM pushrods and so acquired a new one from Moss Motors (there! I said it.) The pushrod I got from them was different in configuration, being tubular instead of solid, and didn't seem to fit quite right, but I installed it and the engine ran. During the rallye I was required to traverse a 33 mile transit zone in 40 minutes, and of course I pulled out the checkpoint, on a winding two lane road in the bottom of a mountain canyon, behind the biggest, slowest RV ever made. When I got the opportunity to pass I had about a quarter mile before the yellow lines started again, so I hit second gear and accelerated, perhaps a bit too enthusiastically. This action resulted in a loud tapping noise and a slight miss through the rest of the event. What I discovered after tearing apart the left side of the engine, because the pushrod and tappet had become solidly attached to one another, was that the spherical end of the replacement part has a diameter of 7/16" while the OEM part has a diameter of 3'8". The pushrod had never really been seated properly and the force placed on it during my flirtation with red line had caused the pushrod spherical end to snap into the lifter socket end where it was firmly held. I managed to get home by re-adjusting the valve lash, but having the lifter and pushrod as a solid piece just doesn't seem like a good idea. There is some (kind of) good news though. Since I was up to my elbows in grease anyway I decided to inspect the wear faces of the lifters, not expecting to find much because they only have about 20,000 miles on them, To my dismay they are all beginning to break down and need to be replaced. The cam is undamaged (the good news) and I caught it in time because of the aforementioned circumstance. I need to replace the lifters and would like to know others' experiences because I'd like to get it right. I'm considering a set from Denis Welch because they claim increased cam lube and lighter running weight. are there any better options? I'm wondering if I am a victim of the legendary ZDDP famine or maybe too infrequent oil changes or both. I have been using Castrol GTX 20W-50 and my oil pressure is consistent at 55 psi hot and 30 psi at idle. I'm thinking of changing (more often) to Valvoline VR-1 because the ZDDP levels are said to be higher. All comments appreciated Bill Lawrence BN1-554 From austin.healey at gmail.com Fri Jun 19 21:29:14 2009 From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Austin Healey) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:29:14 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Hi Guys.... I'm back... Message-ID: Hi all, Let me reintroduce myself. I was on this list for quite a long time, but have been absent for about 2.5 years. My name is Chris Dimmock, I live in Sydney Australia, and have a BJ8 http://www.myaustinhealey.com I've been going through a messy, drawn out divorce - hence my absence from this list (oh, the other issue was the ex cancelled my email address I'd had since 1995...). Anyway, kept the Black & White Healey (lost most else...) and I'm fine. a bit jaded, but fine. Anyway - good to 'see' you all again. Best Chris http://www.myaustinhealey.com/ From rnbmail at yahoo.com Fri Jun 19 21:35:18 2009 From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:35:18 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Hi Guys.... I'm back... Message-ID: <316155.1947.qm@web37902.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Sounds familiar ...... Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail at yahoo.com --- On Fri, 6/19/09, Austin Healey wrote: > From: Austin Healey > Subject: [Healeys] Hi Guys.... I'm back... > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Friday, June 19, 2009, 8:29 PM > Hi all, > Let me reintroduce myself. I was on this list for quite a > long time, but > have been absent for about 2.5 years. > My name is Chris Dimmock, I live in Sydney Australia, and > have a BJ8 > http://www.myaustinhealey.com > I've been going through a messy, drawn out divorce - hence > my absence from > this list (oh, the other issue was the ex cancelled > my email address I'd > had since 1995...). > Anyway, kept the Black & White Healey (lost most > else...) and I'm fine. a > bit jaded, but fine. > Anyway - good to 'see' you all again. > Best > > Chris > http://www.myaustinhealey.com/ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rnbmail at yahoo.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au Fri Jun 19 21:36:17 2009 From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:36:17 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Hi Guys.... I'm back... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8F0CD695B2E1493E9B1EA745B47FF3D2@PatrickQuinnPC> Bloody hell! Now the tone really has gone down hill!!!!!!! Welcome back. 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 Austin Healey Sent: Saturday, 20 June 2009 1:29 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Hi Guys.... I'm back... Hi all, Let me reintroduce myself. I was on this list for quite a long time, but have been absent for about 2.5 years. My name is Chris Dimmock, I live in Sydney Australia, and have a BJ8 http://www.myaustinhealey.com I've been going through a messy, drawn out divorce - hence my absence from this list (oh, the other issue was the ex cancelled my email address I'd had since 1995...). Anyway, kept the Black & White Healey (lost most else...) and I'm fine. a bit jaded, but fine. Anyway - good to 'see' you all again. Best Chris From rnbmail at yahoo.com Fri Jun 19 21:36:55 2009 From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:36:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Rude awakenings Message-ID: <96653.66704.qm@web37908.mail.mud.yahoo.com> > From: Robert Blair > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rude awakenings > To: healeys at autox.team.net, "WILLIAM B LAWRENCE" > Date: Friday, June 19, 2009, 8:33 PM > Bill, > > Interesting - never heard that story before.... > > M lifters being hollow - cost, and probably stated as > lighter/less recipricating mass is better. But weaker > at red line is not better. Always good to do a visual > on old part vs new part before fitting. You were > lucky. > > On oil, yes - go to VR1 Racing 20/50 - I use it but have > not proved the point yet as I do not have enough miles to > defend the theory. Most tech articles favor 'old > levels of ZDDP', and I buy into that from the engineering > view. Old tech is old tech - not to be confused with > new tech. > > Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail at yahoo.com > From healey.nut at gmail.com Fri Jun 19 22:37:45 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:37:45 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Hi Guys.... I'm back... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: *Alan passes long overdue pint to Chris* I'll have to make a point to get to Sydney this year and we can go for a spin in the last asset you have! Welcome back Chris, you have been missed, mate! Alan On 6/20/09, Austin Healey wrote: > Hi all, > Let me reintroduce myself. I was on this list for quite a long time, but > have been absent for about 2.5 years. > My name is Chris Dimmock, I live in Sydney Australia, and have a BJ8 > http://www.myaustinhealey.com > I've been going through a messy, drawn out divorce - hence my absence from > this list (oh, the other issue was the ex cancelled my email address I'd > had since 1995...). > Anyway, kept the Black & White Healey (lost most else...) and I'm fine. a > bit jaded, but fine. > Anyway - good to 'see' you all again. > Best > > Chris > http://www.myaustinhealey.com/ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From healey.nut at gmail.com Fri Jun 19 22:40:17 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:40:17 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Hey guys... In-Reply-To: <331BC58EBA2A47D5B0A81BA1263665EE@keithhrijwmm4p> References: <331BC58EBA2A47D5B0A81BA1263665EE@keithhrijwmm4p> Message-ID: Keith - welcome back! Sorry to hear you sold the Berkeley. I guess 1000 horses just isn't enough with such a massive vehicle! Cheers, Alan On 6/19/09, Keith Turk wrote: > Been a while... I've been recieving querry's about the Bonneville event in > Sept and thought I'd re-join some old feinds here for a while to help you > guys > out if your attending this fiasco... > > > Life's been busy... got remarried 5yrs ago... bought and sold the Berkely > steamliner... kept racing the Camaro with Hot Rod magazine... Took it to > Australia .. got rained out... Bought the racing organization in North > Carolina from my freind who then died racing in 05 at Bonneville... > Somewhere > in there I've managed to get in 5 different 200mph clubs.. to include > Bonneville in 03 > > Best of all... I got my 100 out the other day and took Tonya for her first > ride in it... I need a complete set of brakes for it...mostly just the > cylinders... but they are all junk... Car runs like a top... always has... > I've left it down in my shop to be in my way for a while... I just love this > car... coming up on 30yrs now.. > > So there you have it... my life in a nut shell... not perfect... but it's > kept > a smile on my face and wind in my hair... > > Keith > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From austin.healey at gmail.com Fri Jun 19 23:34:59 2009 From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Austin Healey) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:34:59 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Rude awakenings In-Reply-To: <96653.66704.qm@web37908.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <96653.66704.qm@web37908.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Hi Bill, I run the Dennis Welch pushrods & lifters - no problems after 10 years. Same principle as a Sprite/ MGB - bucket follower. Not sure of any other options. If you are concerned about ZDDP issues - have a look at Penrite oil. See http://www.penriteoil.com.au/technical_bulletins.php and under engine oil download the PDFs 137 and 149 I use Penrite HPR40 and have done for the past 14 years, it is still choc full of Zinc goodness... Best Chris http://www.myaustinhealey.com/ From ynotink at msn.com Sat Jun 20 00:31:27 2009 From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:31:27 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Rude awakenings In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Roger that Alan. > Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:18:54 +0800 > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rude awakenings > From: healey.nut at gmail.com > To: ynotink at msn.com; healeys at autox.team.net > > Did you use cam lube when you built the motor? If not your tappets > will fry in just a couple thousand miles... > > >> >> > > > -- > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 From bcrist at club-internet.fr Sat Jun 20 00:37:08 2009 From: bcrist at club-internet.fr (Bernard Cristalli) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:37:08 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Hi Guys.... I'm back... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4A3C8394.5030706@club-internet.fr> Hi Chris, Welcome to the (divorced) club. B Austin Healey a icrit : > Hi all, > Let me reintroduce myself. I was on this list for quite a long time, but > have been absent for about 2.5 years. > My name is Chris Dimmock, I live in Sydney Australia, and have a BJ8 > http://www.myaustinhealey.com > I've been going through a messy, drawn out divorce - hence my absence from > this list (oh, the other issue was the ex cancelled my email address I'd > had since 1995...). > Anyway, kept the Black & White Healey (lost most else...) and I'm fine. a > bit jaded, but fine. > Anyway - good to 'see' you all again. > Best > > Chris > http://www.myaustinhealey.com/ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bcrist at club-internet.fr > > http://www.team.net/archive From mandmschneider at comcast.net Sat Jun 20 00:42:24 2009 From: mandmschneider at comcast.net (Mark Schneider) Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:42:24 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Bonneville Message-ID: Healey Listers, I am getting the feeling that the September 16-19, 2009 Bonneville runs may turn out to be one of the larger gatherings of Healey folk in a long time. There are about 8-10 of us from the AH Club of Oregon that plan to drive down. We may take Healeys but some may. I have attached a pdf from Bruno Verstraede that may be of some interest. Marks 3 '66 BJ8 [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/pdf which had a name of Bonneville Newsletter 005.pdf] From kturk at adelphia.net Sat Jun 20 05:53:09 2009 From: kturk at adelphia.net (Keith Turk) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:53:09 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Rude awakenings References: Message-ID: Hmmm Any conversation about oil is over rated... Get good oil... brand of your chosing... change it often... be happy... Always use copious amounts of Cam lube on new lifters... Don't be charmed by snake oil ... it's stupid,... yeah you want Zink... use the Cam lube... Gotta have Mobil 1... go for it... there's .02% value to it... ( wrong side of the decimal point )... I've got a 299" Fuel injected Nitrous feed Aluminum Small block... and I run 30w Valvoline in it... Yep... same junk you buy over the counter... and use water to cool it... Life really isn't that complicated... Keith ( I'd buy NOS lifters if you could get them... that would be the "hot" ticket... otherwise I'm sure Dennis's stuff is first rate ) From jwbn6 at verizon.net Sat Jun 20 05:52:53 2009 From: jwbn6 at verizon.net (jerry wall) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:52:53 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Healeys] Hi Guys.... I'm back... been there, done that!! welcome back. Message-ID: <7159781.132652.1245498773844.JavaMail.root@vms075.mailsrvcs.net> /VdKGN1: Permission denied From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Sat Jun 20 06:05:35 2009 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:05:35 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Rude awakenings In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000f01c9f19f$6b40e940$41c2bbc0$@com> I second that. Michael Salter -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Keith Turk Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 7:53 AM To: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rude awakenings Hmmm Any conversation about oil is over rated... Get good oil... brand of your chosing... change it often... be happy... Always use copious amounts of Cam lube on new lifters... Don't be charmed by snake oil ... it's stupid,... yeah you want Zink... use the Cam lube... Gotta have Mobil 1... go for it... there's .02% value to it... ( wrong side of the decimal point )... I've got a 299" Fuel injected Nitrous feed Aluminum Small block... and I run 30w Valvoline in it... Yep... same junk you buy over the counter... and use water to cool it... Life really isn't that complicated... Keith ( I'd buy NOS lifters if you could get them... that would be the "hot" ticket... otherwise I'm sure Dennis's stuff is first rate ) _______________________________________________ From tomfelts at windstream.net Sat Jun 20 06:25:15 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 7:25:15 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Hi Guys.... I'm back... In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20090620072515.98XZ7.531240.root@ispmxfep13-z02> I see you got to keep the important stuff:):):) Best of luck to you. ---- Austin Healey wrote: > Hi all, > Let me reintroduce myself. I was on this list for quite a long time, but > have been absent for about 2.5 years. > My name is Chris Dimmock, I live in Sydney Australia, and have a BJ8 > http://www.myaustinhealey.com > I've been going through a messy, drawn out divorce - hence my absence from > this list (oh, the other issue was the ex cancelled my email address I'd > had since 1995...). > Anyway, kept the Black & White Healey (lost most else...) and I'm fine. a > bit jaded, but fine. > Anyway - good to 'see' you all again. > Best > > Chris > http://www.myaustinhealey.com/ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From ah53 at yahoo.com Sat Jun 20 06:38:15 2009 From: ah53 at yahoo.com (jomar healey) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:38:15 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Blue Armacord Message-ID: <163811.61429.qm@web31502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Thanks to all all who replied. Your help is greatly appreciated. Joe BN1 #923 Coronet Cream BN2 100M BJ8 The Blue Baby as per wife and kid Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as ah53 at yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Sat Jun 20 06:47:44 2009 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:47:44 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Hi Guys.... I'm back... In-Reply-To: <20090620072515.98XZ7.531240.root@ispmxfep13-z02> References: <20090620072515.98XZ7.531240.root@ispmxfep13-z02> Message-ID: <001001c9f1a5$4eac6ab0$ec054010$@com> Great to have you back Chris. We missed ya. Michael Salter ---- Austin Healey wrote: > Hi all, > Let me reintroduce myself. I was on this list for quite a long time, but > have been absent for about 2.5 years. > My name is Chris Dimmock, I live in Sydney Australia, and have a BJ8 > http://www.myaustinhealey.com > I've been going through a messy, drawn out divorce - hence my absence from > this list (oh, the other issue was the ex cancelled my email address I'd > had since 1995...). > Anyway, kept the Black & White Healey (lost most else...) and I'm fine. a > bit jaded, but fine. > Anyway - good to 'see' you all again. > Best > > Chris > http://www.myaustinhealey.com/ From kit at henrymotorsports.com Sat Jun 20 07:33:56 2009 From: kit at henrymotorsports.com (Kit Henry) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:33:56 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Car For Sale Message-ID: Dear Healey Group: I have not been in the spot light though watching from afar since I sold my car. The time has come again to try and sell my 68 Jaguar. The price has been lowered and is negotiable. a trade with cash would even be considered on a nice bugeye sprite. 68 Jaguar XKE Roadster Restoration needs to be completed New style nose, series 1 rear end All new paint in yellow, professionally done Complete new Interior (seats, squabs, carpet, console, door panels, dash, etc.) kit is a OSJI Brand (This is top of the line  formerly Bartlett) http://www.osji.com/index.php?op=history as is the new Original Specification top. All professionally installed Needs weather strips installed for final door adjustments 4.2 Liter inline 6 Dual carbs rebuilt by professional technician. Car runs fine, carb linkage still needs tweaking New heater box New Battery New brakes all 4 corners California car cover Stored in controlled climate garage Chrome replaced as needed Original Wheels in Good Solid Condition Gold Book Report 1968 JAGUAR XKE Series I 4.2L Dsp/HP Eng Fair Good Exc Show Loan CONVERTIBLE 1964-68 4.2/265 6C 35,000 64,000 122,000 140,000 H 58,000 Asking 50,000.00 Car Located in Bellevue, Ohio More Photos and Information available Kit Henry kit at henrymotorsports.com 419-217-0685 We realize the car needs finishing and have set the reserve accordingly Car was driven last summer, Taken out of storage for photos and started right up Car is in Bellevue, Ohio 44811, = way between Toledo, Ohio, and Cleveland, Ohio Just south of Sandusky, Ohio Cedar Point amusement park. Kit Henry 419-217-0685 From healeybn7 at yahoo.com Sat Jun 20 08:09:47 2009 From: healeybn7 at yahoo.com (Dean Caccavo) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:09:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Healey Push Rods from Moss Message-ID: <964362.89744.qm@web51410.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Bill, I had the same experience, but the symptom was a little different. We rebuild the motor in our BN7 with parts mostly sourced from AH Spares. I had intended to use the original push rods so didn't order those in the first batch, but after speaking to the machine shop they convinced me to order new. Like you, I sourced the rods from Moss. Run in was fine, but the lash needed adjustment right away. Then again in 100 miles, the I was worried. Turns out in my case the push rod cup (the part the receives the ball adjuster) was machined too small. The ball never fully sat in the cup, so with each valve cycle it was beating itself into the cup a little further. It was hard to see. Only with machine die or a little clay you could see the gap. Moss took back the rods and sent another set. Also bad. They never fully understood the problem. I reused my old rods and have been ticking along for several years now. I did write this up at the time. Sorry to see that they don't have a handle on this issue. They have need pretty good about other issues... Dean (...in Thousand Oaks) From s.hutchings at rogers.com Sat Jun 20 09:20:08 2009 From: s.hutchings at rogers.com (Stephen Hutchings) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:20:08 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Rude awakenings Message-ID: I had no trouble with my push rods, but experienced the same pitting on the lifters, after relatively few miles. I've since been told that, even though my cam was declared OK, I should have started with two new surfaces, ie. ground cam and new lifters, for best results. That is what I plan to do when I get my car back on the road. However I still get conflicting advice about whether to use new lifters, or re-harden the originals. Stephen, BJ8 From rnbmail at yahoo.com Sat Jun 20 09:54:08 2009 From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:54:08 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Hi Guys.... I'm back... Message-ID: <653888.70047.qm@web37904.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Roger that - the 'smarter club'. Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail at yahoo.com --- On Fri, 6/19/09, Bernard Cristalli wrote: > From: Bernard Cristalli > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hi Guys.... I'm back... > To: "Austin Healey" , "Healey List" > Date: Friday, June 19, 2009, 11:37 PM > Hi Chris, > Welcome to the (divorced) club. > B > > > Austin Healey a icrit : > > Hi all, > > Let me reintroduce myself. I was on this list for > quite a long time, but > > have been absent for about 2.5 years. > > My name is Chris Dimmock, I live in Sydney Australia, > and have a BJ8 > > http://www.myaustinhealey.com > > I've been going through a messy, drawn out divorce - > hence my absence from > > this list (oh, the other issue was the ex cancelled > my email address I'd > > had since 1995...). > > Anyway, kept the Black & White Healey (lost most > else...) and I'm fine. a > > bit jaded, but fine. > > Anyway - good to 'see' you all again. > > Best > > > > Chris > > http://www.myaustinhealey.com/ > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as bcrist at club-internet.fr > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rnbmail at yahoo.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Sat Jun 20 10:08:05 2009 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:08:05 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Hi Guys.... I'm back... In-Reply-To: <653888.70047.qm@web37904.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <653888.70047.qm@web37904.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <471534970906200908i48921b4cg859b18b6a1ddee3b@mail.gmail.com> I have a long standing joke (that my wife's not too happy about). "The only difference between wives and cars is that the latter has resale value." (*grin*) -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) 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 57healey at gmail.com Sat Jun 20 13:27:23 2009 From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:27:23 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Hi Guys.... I'm back... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <743b1e2f0906201227r77a041d2reb199107105522eb@mail.gmail.com> Hi Chris First Keith Turk and now you crawling out from under rocks. Welcome back! Patton On Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 10:29 PM, Austin Healey wrote: > Hi all, > Let me reintroduce myself. I was on this list for quite a long time, but > have been absent for about 2.5 years. > My name is Chris Dimmock, I live in Sydney Australia, and have a BJ8 > http://www.myaustinhealey.com > I've been going through a messy, drawn out divorce - hence my absence from > this list (oh, the other issue was the ex cancelled my email address I'd > had since 1995...). > Anyway, kept the Black & White Healey (lost most else...) and I'm fine. a > bit jaded, but fine. > Anyway - good to 'see' you all again. > Best > > Chris > http://www.myaustinhealey.com/ -- 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 jbrown5093 at yahoo.com Sat Jun 20 13:40:13 2009 From: jbrown5093 at yahoo.com (jim brown) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:40:13 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] gasoline overflow Message-ID: <578161.61370.qm@web58601.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Once again I overfilled the gas tank and not being used to the NC sun and heat it overflowed with damage to the paint. Second time in 10 years so I was thinkng of adding a T filling to the filler hose and running to a closed catch can in the boot. Has anyone tried this or are there any ideas (other that not being dumb enough to fill up) From gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com Sat Jun 20 13:55:48 2009 From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:55:48 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] gasoline overflow In-Reply-To: <578161.61370.qm@web58601.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Message-ID: What is there to keep you from overfilling the catch can? -----Original Message----- Once again I overfilled the gas tank and not being used to the NC sun and heat it overflowed with damage to the paint. Second time in 10 years so I was thinkng of adding a T filling to the filler hose and running to a closed catch can in the boot. Has anyone tried this or are there any ideas (other that not being dumb enough to fill up) From drmasucci at comcast.net Sat Jun 20 14:12:49 2009 From: drmasucci at comcast.net (David Masucci) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:12:49 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Specified Octane References: Message-ID: <17EC1985CE724FE084DEC579F78BB641@lab092908> Can anyone tell me what was the original octane number specified for a stock Phase 2 BJ8? Also what octane measurement method was being referenced or used back then. Thanks, Dave BJ8 From tfsbj7 at mindspring.com Sat Jun 20 15:44:03 2009 From: tfsbj7 at mindspring.com (Skip Saunders) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:44:03 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Clutch Problem...Me too...:-( In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000001c9f1f0$3aed3900$b0c7ab00$@com> Sadly, I just discovered a related problem.... I installed the geared starter a couple of years ago. It seemed to fit fine, it has worked very very well. I have the one with lots of holes, so the motor can be easily adjusted for clearance. I thought mine went in very easily and it appeared to have all necessary clearances. I'm bummed because I was just about to drive Gladys (our green BJ8) to Conclave in Kingston this morning and I noticed the clutch was a bit wonky... peddle to the floor too easily, and needed to pump the clutch to get it to allow me to change gears. I figured, I must have air in the line and prepared to bleed the clutch. That is when I discovered my disaster. The geared starter motor had clearance....but apparently not enough for when the engine gets torqued or car runs over rough roads. The geared starter (which I do very much like) had apparently been bumping the clutch fluid pipe just at the point where it is secured to the frame to make the transition to the infamous clutch hose. Over the past couple of years of driving, this occasional "touching" had resulted in a crack in the pipe at the fitting.....I was leaking clutch fluid. Not much. But there was enough of a leak that air was getting into the clutch slave cylinder line. The pipe and the fitting does not appear easy to properly repair. Perhaps I could figure a way to disconnect the fitting from the frame and jury rig a short term fix...but a sloppy repair at the beginning of a trip just doesn't make sense to me. Since, there is not enough time for me to pull the engine and adjust the steel pipe so that it gets a new bite onto the clutch pipe/hose junction, and to re-weld the fitting to the frame in a not-so-vulnerable position....I'm going to have to take a BJ9 to Conclave this year....:-( Marilyn and I will be in the white Ford Escape (aka Connie) that wishes it were a Healey. (I know what my next summer project is going to be now....) Moral of the story.... what appears to fit with easy clearance, might not actually have "enough" clearance. These gear-reduction starters are really nice....but be sure you have it mounted away from the clutch piping... -skip- -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of STOCKLAND at aol.com Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 2:46 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Clutch Problem Fellows, installed the geared starter and it works great. However, when I decided to drive around, found a problem with the clutch. When I release the clutch peddle, it takes a few seconds for the clutch to engage. The system seems sluggish and I wonder if the clutch master cylinder is the problem. It is the original master cylinder. The clutch was replaced a few years ago when I rebuilt the engine. Very few miles since then. As always, I look forward to your comments. Thanks, Jon From jwbn6 at verizon.net Sat Jun 20 16:05:12 2009 From: jwbn6 at verizon.net (jerry wall) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:05:12 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Healeys] eys] BJ8 Clutch Problem buy new line & slave extension from mrfinespanner@earthlink.net cheers~ Message-ID: <1767364632.203264.1245535512394.JavaMail.root@vms229.mailsrvcs.net> From glemon at neb.rr.com Sat Jun 20 16:21:38 2009 From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:21:38 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Specified Octane In-Reply-To: <17EC1985CE724FE084DEC579F78BB641@lab092908> References: <17EC1985CE724FE084DEC579F78BB641@lab092908> Message-ID: <3255B9A245124E239C8D624ADD40ABC0@GregPC> Road and Track test specified premium in their contemporary road test, but didn't give a number, they used a RON octane number back then, which gave higher octane reading, now they use an average of RON and MON, which gives a lower number, I think Premium was about 100-104 RON back then, but somebody correct me if I am out of the ballpark. According to this article http://www.osbornauto.com/racing/dragster.htm todays gas of 92 octane would be about 96-97 octane RON, I know it varies throughout the country, 91 or 92 is the best you can get around where I live, but if you could get 94 octane modern gas think you would be in the ballpark of factory requirements. Greg Lemon From 57healey at gmail.com Sat Jun 20 17:14:21 2009 From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:14:21 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] My car's lives (again) Message-ID: <743b1e2f0906201614w4cc4393fmcd5db7233f49f427@mail.gmail.com> Bret Blades came over and we sorted out what was going on with the ignition by putting a pertronix in. While we were at it, we swapped polarity, readjusted the valve train, retuned the carbs, replaced the braided fuel line with one I had to get made, and got the overdrive electrics sorted out (need a road test to see if they work. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1WsG-cecg8&feature=player_embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBNojdQEldI&feature=player_embedded After the videos, we got it running a little rich but very smooth and I ran out of gas. I will lean it out later after I get everything else sorted out. Patton -- 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 lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Sat Jun 20 17:17:38 2009 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:17:38 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Silicone Adhesives Message-ID: <000a01c9f1fd$4e2cab60$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Rather than buy a weather strip silicone adhesive, a body seam sealing silicon adhesive, a window seal silicone adhesive, etc., etc., can't I just use a 100% silicone rubber in a calking tube to satisfy all of these applications. This has always confusered me. I'm sure the RTV sealants are a different application. Sorry if this has gone through before, I must have been absent. Mark From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Sat Jun 20 17:29:05 2009 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:29:05 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Gasoline Overflow follow up References: Message-ID: <001101c9f1fe$e74473e0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Heres a stupid question. Why didn't the auto shut off on the pump work. I have never filled a Healey tank up I am a tad embarrassed to say. (still restoring) But knowing that it has an extremely long filler pipe , does this prevent the pumps from shutting off. Come to think of it does the fuel have to go half way up that long filler tube in order for the pumps to shut off? Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Wilkinson" To: "Healey List" Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 3:55 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] gasoline overflow > What is there to keep you from overfilling the catch can? > > -----Original Message----- > Once again I overfilled the gas tank and not being used to the NC sun and > heat it overflowed with damage to the paint. Second time in 10 years so I > was thinkng of adding a T filling to the filler hose and running to a > closed > catch can in the boot. Has anyone tried this or are there any ideas (other > that not being dumb enough to fill up) > _______________________________________________ > 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 lapierrem at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From thehartnetts at earthlink.net Sat Jun 20 18:09:16 2009 From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:09:16 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] gasoline overflow In-Reply-To: <578161.61370.qm@web58601.mail.re3.yahoo.com> References: <578161.61370.qm@web58601.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <214026BBE43E4F28A51EDB9BA5291E11@LeonardPCPC> I had the same problem when I had acrylic lacquer on the car. I installed an overflow tube. With its current base-coat/clear-coat, I have not had a damaged paint problem. I drilled and tapped the filler pipe a few inches down and installed a right angle fitting. I then ran a length of copper tubing down and through a drilled hole with a grommet installed. The pipe exits inside of the rear spring and forward of the rear outrigger. I probably shouldn't but I do fill my tank up to the point that I can see the gas in the filler. I do this generally when I want to check gas mileage. I do NOT fill up when I get home if I am not going to drive the Healey for a while. If I do, invariably it will expand and overflow on the driveway. Then you-know-who gets on my case. You sure don't want that to happen in the garage next to the water heater. It doesn't happen often but I have had nozzles fail to shut off when they should and cause an overflow. For that reason, I never set them on 'automatic'. When I get to the point that I think the tank is almost full, I pull back the nozzle and hold back the rubber cover (California evaporation recovery system) so that the pump will continue to work and I can hear and see the fuel coming up the neck. In most cases, when the automatic nozzle pops off, I can still add a gallon or more to the tank. (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: "jim brown" To: Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 12:40 PM Subject: [Healeys] gasoline overflow > Once again I overfilled the gas tank and not being used to the NC sun and > heat it overflowed with damage to the paint. Second time in 10 years so I > was thinkng of adding a T filling to the filler hose and running to a > closed catch can in the boot. Has anyone tried this or are there any ideas > (other that not being dumb enough to fill up) > _______________________________________________ From healey.nut at gmail.com Sat Jun 20 18:47:36 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:47:36 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Specified Octane In-Reply-To: <17EC1985CE724FE084DEC579F78BB641@lab092908> References: <17EC1985CE724FE084DEC579F78BB641@lab092908> Message-ID: Don't know the octane but they were made to run on high test, so 100+ octane. Since you can't get high test anymore, therein lies the problem. If you are building a standard street motor, keeping compression between 8:1 - 9:1 will be the solution. On 6/21/09, David Masucci wrote: > Can anyone tell me what was the original octane number specified for a stock > Phase 2 BJ8? Also what octane measurement method was being referenced or > used back then. > > Thanks, > Dave > > BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From satkinson7314 at charter.net Sat Jun 20 18:53:14 2009 From: satkinson7314 at charter.net (Simon & Christine Atkinson) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:53:14 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] rear hub locknut Message-ID: I'm having a hell of a time trying to get the locknut off the rear hub. I do have a 2-3/16" socket so I'm not trying to get by with an adjustable wrench. I only need to remove the drivers side and I'm wondering if the nut loosens to the LEFT (counter clockwise)? I've soaked this thing in everything imaginable and still no movement. and yes, I've bent back the lock washer. Any suggestions before I break my arm trying! Thanks, Simon From healey.nut at gmail.com Sat Jun 20 19:00:10 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:00:10 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] rear hub locknut In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Simon - I forget which side is which but one side is LH and the othed RH thread, unless you have an early BN1 then they are both standard RH thread. Also, these are supposed to be on with 70 - 150 ft lbs of torque, depending on who you talk to, so it might be tight for that reason too. Alan On 6/21/09, Simon & Christine Atkinson wrote: > I'm having a hell of a time trying to get the locknut off the rear hub. I do > have a 2-3/16" socket so I'm not trying to get by with an adjustable wrench. > > I only need to remove the drivers side and I'm wondering if the nut loosens > to the LEFT (counter clockwise)? > > I've soaked this thing in everything imaginable and still no movement. and > yes, I've bent back the lock washer. > > Any suggestions before I break my arm trying! > > > > Thanks, > > > > Simon > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From tomfelts at windstream.net Sat Jun 20 18:55:09 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:55:09 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Gasoline Overflow follow up In-Reply-To: <001101c9f1fe$e74473e0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <20090620195509.M416Z.538358.root@ispmxfep13-z02> When I fill mine, (BJ8), the pump shuts off well before it come up the tube. I actually need to top up to get it up into the tube. Tom ---- Mark LaPierre wrote: > Heres a stupid question. Why didn't the auto shut off on the pump work. > I have never filled a Healey > tank up I am a tad embarrassed to say. (still restoring) But knowing that > it has an extremely long filler pipe , does this prevent the pumps from > shutting off. Come to think of it does the fuel have to go half way up > that long filler tube in order for the pumps to shut off? > > Mark > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Greg Wilkinson" > To: "Healey List" > Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 3:55 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] gasoline overflow > > > > What is there to keep you from overfilling the catch can? > > > > -----Original Message----- > > Once again I overfilled the gas tank and not being used to the NC sun and > > heat it overflowed with damage to the paint. Second time in 10 years so I > > was thinkng of adding a T filling to the filler hose and running to a > > closed > > catch can in the boot. Has anyone tried this or are there any ideas (other > > that not being dumb enough to fill up) > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 lapierrem at sbcglobal.net > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From greylinn at ozemail.com.au Sat Jun 20 19:18:40 2009 From: greylinn at ozemail.com.au (Peter Linn) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:18:40 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Drive shaft length Message-ID: <5AB876002F9C43CB84FF57CF05AF8182@PeterPC> G'day list Concours and originality fans read no further! I'm about to have a drive shaft made for my Holden (Buick) V6 engined BN1. This will entail using the rear end of the original drive shaft, and the flange and yoke of the Holden driveline. This is integral with an internally splined shaft that slides into the rear of the transmission. Question is, how much fore/aft movement is there on bump/rebound of the rear axle, ie how much should I allow for movement of the splined joint? The rear end is stock (well almost - telescopic shocks & 3.54 diff) Cheers Peter Linn Brisbane Oz BN1 Ward Spl coupe BN1 Holden V6 From helyjohn at cablespeed.com Sat Jun 20 19:55:30 2009 From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:55:30 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] rear hub locknut References: Message-ID: <229C881B19E64674814D9CADA6B45E7E@FRED> You are correct. The nut is Left Hand Thread! If you look very closely you should see "LH" on the face of the nut. Maybe some do not have that. You need to turn it counter - clockwise (to the left) to loosen it. Grind the face of your socket down so that the full set of "teeth" in the socket engage the nut. It should come loose w/ a hard tap on your breaker bar. Be sure the lock nut is fully knocked back. John Snyder 1959 BN7 1960 BT 1961 BN7 MK2 1962 BT7 MK2 > I'm having a hell of a time trying to get the locknut off the rear hub. I > do > have a 2-3/16" socket so I'm not trying to get by with an adjustable > wrench. > > I only need to remove the drivers side and I'm wondering if the nut > loosens > to the LEFT (counter clockwise)? > > I've soaked this thing in everything imaginable and still no movement. and > yes, I've bent back the lock washer. > > Any suggestions before I break my arm trying! > > Thanks, > > Simon From jessmd1 at comcast.net Sat Jun 20 20:04:25 2009 From: jessmd1 at comcast.net (Jess Power) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:04:25 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] air/fuel mixture Message-ID: I need some help-----again.I bought a colortune and synched the carbs in my BN1.It is running really rough and the colortune shows yellow or a too rich mixture even with the air/fuel mixture nuts almost completely closed.It is still running hot even with a new water pump,new thermostat an a radiater rodding.I think the timing might be off.It is backfiring from the tailpipe and the carbs.Any suggestions? From helyjohn at cablespeed.com Sat Jun 20 20:12:50 2009 From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:12:50 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: rear hub locknut Message-ID: I AM SORRY, been a long day trying to get a chassis ready for powder coating. You must turn the nut to the right to loosen it. John Snyder > You are correct. The nut is Left Hand Thread! If you look very closely > you should see "LH" on the face of the nut. Maybe some do not have that. > You need to turn it clockwise (to the RIGHT) to loosen it. Grind the face > of your socket down so that the full set of "teeth" in the socket engage > the nut. It should come loose w/ a hard tap on your breaker bar. Be sure > the lock nut is fully knocked back. > > John Snyder > 1959 BN7 > 1960 BT > 1961 BN7 MK2 > 1962 BT7 MK2 > >> I'm having a hell of a time trying to get the locknut off the rear hub. I >> do >> have a 2-3/16" socket so I'm not trying to get by with an adjustable >> wrench. >> >> I only need to remove the drivers side and I'm wondering if the nut >> loosens >> to the LEFT (counter clockwise)? >> >> I've soaked this thing in everything imaginable and still no movement. >> and >> yes, I've bent back the lock washer. >> >> Any suggestions before I break my arm trying! >> >> Thanks, >> >> Simon From healey.nut at gmail.com Sat Jun 20 21:13:07 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:13:07 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] air/fuel mixture In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Jess - Have you rebuilt your carbs? If your needles and jets are worn, no amount of adjustment will get your carbs to run properly. Also, H series carbs are very finicky - the jet corks need to be new and oiled otherwise you'll be leaking fuel, possibly upward into the carb making it run rich. Alan On 6/21/09, Jess Power wrote: > I need some help-----again.I bought a colortune and synched the > carbs in my BN1.It is running really rough and the colortune shows > yellow or a too rich mixture even with the air/fuel mixture nuts > almost completely closed.It is still running hot even with a new water > pump,new thermostat an a radiater rodding.I think the timing might be > off.It is backfiring from the tailpipe and the carbs.Any suggestions? > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From healey.nut at gmail.com Sat Jun 20 21:19:54 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:19:54 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] gasoline overflow In-Reply-To: <578161.61370.qm@web58601.mail.re3.yahoo.com> References: <578161.61370.qm@web58601.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I have one of those sort of pricey Aston copy locking caps and I can tell you it may be expesive, but it keeps the gas from overflowing compared to the old OEM cap I had on the car.... On 6/21/09, jim brown wrote: > Once again I overfilled the gas tank and not being used to the NC sun and > heat it overflowed with damage to the paint. Second time in 10 years so I > was thinkng of adding a T filling to the filler hose and running to a closed > catch can in the boot. Has anyone tried this or are there any ideas (other > that not being dumb enough to fill up) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From glemon at neb.rr.com Sat Jun 20 21:32:47 2009 From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:32:47 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] air/fuel mixture In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <37A999FED5A343FB9E61A39D243A8D14@GregPC> I agree with Alan, when I had my Hundred I rebuilt the carbs when I first got the car, then about 8 years later rebuilt the motor, I needed to rebuild the carbs again to get it tuned right, as they ran rich (I had not replaced the needles and jets on the first rebuild). That being said the running rough and overheating could be caused by timing being off, would check that before I started tearing things apart, good luck. Greg Lemon From thehartnetts at earthlink.net Sat Jun 20 22:25:47 2009 From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett) Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:25:47 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] air/fuel mixture In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1592E276CC03451AADBFAA14ACAC23B2@LeonardPCPC> Jess: EVERYTHING must be correct before you try to tune the carbs. Along with the suggestions you have already received, check your valve clearances again (experience speaking). ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jess Power" To: Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 7:04 PM Subject: [Healeys] air/fuel mixture > I need some help-----again.I bought a colortune and synched the carbs in > my BN1.It is running really rough and the colortune shows yellow or a too > rich mixture even with the air/fuel mixture nuts almost completely > closed.It is still running hot even with a new water pump,new thermostat > an a radiater rodding.I think the timing might be off.It is backfiring > from the tailpipe and the carbs.Any suggestions? > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as thehartnetts at earthlink.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From mayorrichard at hotmail.com Sun Jun 21 00:15:14 2009 From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:15:14 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] rear hub locknut In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: The way I keep it straight is that if you are on the driver's side (left side in the US), it is a left hand thread, which means it tightens to the left (counter clockwise). The passenger side is on the right side so it is a right hand thread, it tightens to the right (clockwise). Which means you have been going the wrong way.Richard Mayor > From: satkinson7314 at charter.net > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:53:14 -0400 > Subject: [Healeys] rear hub locknut > > I'm having a hell of a time trying to get the locknut off the rear hub. I do > have a 2-3/16" socket so I'm not trying to get by with an adjustable wrench. > > I only need to remove the drivers side and I'm wondering if the nut loosens > to the LEFT (counter clockwise)? > > I've soaked this thing in everything imaginable and still no movement. and > yes, I've bent back the lock washer. > > Any suggestions before I break my arm trying! > > > > Thanks, > > > > Simon > _______________________________________________ > 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 mayorrichard at hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Lauren found her dream laptop. Find the PC thats right for you. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/choosepc/?ocid=ftp_val_wl_290 From austin.healey at gmail.com Sun Jun 21 00:37:54 2009 From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Healey List) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:37:54 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] rear hub locknut In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Allow me to "Internationlise" this Robert. :-) So if you have wire wheels, look at your knockoffs for tightening/ loosening directions .... Because the same principle apply to your rear hub nuts. All other nut tightening is out of scope of this post.... Chris Http://www.myaustinhealey.com/ Sent from my iPhone On 21/06/2009, at 4:15 PM, richard mayor wrote: > The way I keep it straight is that if you are on the driver's side > (left side > in the US), it is a left hand thread, which means it tightens to the > left > (counter clockwise). The passenger side is on the right side so it > is a right > hand thread, it tightens to the right (clockwise). Which means you > have been > going the wrong way.Richard Mayor > >> From: satkinson7314 at charter.net >> To: healeys at autox.team.net >> Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:53:14 -0400 >> Subject: [Healeys] rear hub locknut >> >> I'm having a hell of a time trying to get the locknut off the rear >> hub. I > do >> have a 2-3/16" socket so I'm not trying to get by with an adjustable > wrench. >> >> I only need to remove the drivers side and I'm wondering if the nut >> loosens >> to the LEFT (counter clockwise)? >> >> I've soaked this thing in everything imaginable and still no >> movement. and >> yes, I've bent back the lock washer. >> >> Any suggestions before I break my arm trying! >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> >> >> Simon >> ____________________________________________ From coudesluijs at chello.nl Sun Jun 21 03:33:33 2009 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:33:33 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] air/fuel mixture In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4A3DFE6D.7010206@chello.nl> Jess, Before you can tune the carbs you have to adjust the valve clearances and the timing to be spot on. A check on the compression cannot do any harm either. Failing this makes the adjusting of the carbs senseless. Take off the air filters. Balance the carbs using a length of tubing to adjust untill the hiss from every carb is the same (old fashioned way) or use carb balancers. Then adjust the mixture using the Colortunes (one per carb is very convenient). You may have to do this several times as the balance tube causes interference between the carbs. If you use the Colortunes, start setting the carbs rich and lean out untill the orange just disappears, then stop. It should be at around 4% CO at that moment. If the color from the Colortunes at present is orange it means incomplete combustion caused by: over rich mixture out of tune ignition incorrect valve timing or clearances a combination of these. Heavy oil consumption causes a purple/reddish color which can sometimes be mistaken for rich running. Running hot can be caused by: lean mixture incorrect ignition timing blown head gasket eroded waterpump scale in engine/radiator, not uncommon in US cars as often water instead of coolant has been used. Having the radiator cleaned is a dicy bussiness. Often only the visible channels are rodded. You have to take top and bottom tank of to be able to do a proper job. Best is to have the core renewed, which will not be very much more expensive than a proper cleaning/rodding job. Treating with caustic soda or one of the available radiator cleaners is not realy very effective. Kees Oudesluijs NL Jess Power schreef: > I need some help-----again.I bought a colortune and synched the carbs > in my BN1.It is running really rough and the colortune shows yellow or > a too rich mixture even with the air/fuel mixture nuts almost > completely closed.It is still running hot even with a new water > pump,new thermostat an a radiater rodding.I think the timing might be > off.It is backfiring from the tailpipe and the carbs.Any suggestions? > _______________________________________________ > 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 coudesluijs at chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.81/2189 - Release Date: 06/20/09 06:15:00 From rdavies1 at cox.net Sun Jun 21 07:41:08 2009 From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:41:08 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Gasoline Overflow follow up In-Reply-To: <001101c9f1fe$e74473e0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> References: <001101c9f1fe$e74473e0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: Mark: The auto shut off has always worked with both of my BJ8s at every gas station. Ron -------------- Heres a stupid question. Why didn't the auto shut off on the pump work. I have never filled a Healey tank up I am a tad embarrassed to say. (still restoring) But knowing that it has an extremely long filler pipe , does this prevent the pumps from shutting off. Come to think of it does the fuel have to go half way up that long filler tube in order for the pumps to shut off? Mark From charlieoc at comcast.net Sun Jun 21 09:20:52 2009 From: charlieoc at comcast.net (Charlie O'Connors) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:20:52 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Replacing Fuel Tank Message-ID: <003301c9f283$dd981920$98c84b60$@net> Before I purchase a new gas tank for my 1960 BT7, I thought I would query the list as to what is the best for me to get? I was looking at the "premium" tank that Moss has, but I was also wondering if I should install an aluminum tank - found one selling on ebay at http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUSTIN-HEALEY-3000-100-6-ALUMINUM-FUEL-GAS-TA NK_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a12Q7c66Q3a2Q7c39Q3a1Q7c72Q3a1205Q7c240Q3 a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem563 286a361QQitemZ370214871905QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories As always, thanks for your help. Charlie O'Connors From charlieoc at comcast.net Sun Jun 21 10:33:50 2009 From: charlieoc at comcast.net (Charlie O'Connors) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:33:50 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Replacing Fuel Tank In-Reply-To: <003301c9f283$dd981920$98c84b60$@net> References: <003301c9f283$dd981920$98c84b60$@net> Message-ID: <004701c9f28e$0f3cf220$2db6d660$@net> Sorry. Didn't think to provide a tiny URL. Thanks for reminding me Tom. http://tinyurl.com/n6g9x4 Charlie O'Connors -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Charlie O'Connors Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2009 11:21 AM To: 'Healeys Autox' Subject: [Healeys] Replacing Fuel Tank Before I purchase a new gas tank for my 1960 BT7, I thought I would query the list as to what is the best for me to get? I was looking at the "premium" tank that Moss has, but I was also wondering if I should install an aluminum tank - found one selling on ebay at http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUSTIN-HEALEY-3000-100-6-ALUMINUM-FUEL-GAS-TA NK_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a12Q7c66Q3a2Q7c39Q3a1Q7c72Q3a1205Q7c240Q3 a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem563 286a361QQitemZ370214871905QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories As always, thanks for your help. Charlie O'Connors Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as charlieoc at comcast.net http://www.team.net/archive From gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com Sun Jun 21 10:36:12 2009 From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:36:12 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Clutch Problem...Me too...:-( In-Reply-To: <000001c9f1f0$3aed3900$b0c7ab00$@com> Message-ID: Hi Skip, How old are your engine mounts? They may be allowing the engine to move to far. In other words, the starter may not be the root of your problem. -----Original Message----- ... The geared starter (which I do very much like) had apparently been bumping the clutch fluid pipe just at the point where it is secured to the frame to make the transition to the infamous clutch hose... From glemon at neb.rr.com Sun Jun 21 13:16:16 2009 From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:16:16 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Replacing Fuel Tank In-Reply-To: <004701c9f28e$0f3cf220$2db6d660$@net> References: <003301c9f283$dd981920$98c84b60$@net> <004701c9f28e$0f3cf220$2db6d660$@net> Message-ID: <41262A1038F44E9F8C91FB6EDC9E1D4C@GregPC> Good God! Ed's got us policing ourselves (VBG)! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlie O'Connors" Subject: Re: [Healeys] Replacing Fuel Tank > Sorry. Didn't think to provide a tiny URL. Thanks for reminding me Tom. > > http://tinyurl.com/n6g9x4 > > Charlie O'Connors From jbrown5093 at yahoo.com Sun Jun 21 13:46:42 2009 From: jbrown5093 at yahoo.com (jim brown) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:46:42 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] gasoline overflow In-Reply-To: <214026BBE43E4F28A51EDB9BA5291E11@LeonardPCPC> References: <578161.61370.qm@web58601.mail.re3.yahoo.com> <214026BBE43E4F28A51EDB9BA5291E11@LeonardPCPC> Message-ID: <955424.99805.qm@web58606.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Thanks to for all the ideas on fuel expansion and overflow. I'll see how things look after the paint shop finishes trying to wet sand out the crazing and touch up the rain channel in the boot. Looks like a new cap and an overflow would be the way to go-other than the obvious not overfilling. Actually I only filled it until the gas bubbled up the filler neck and then settled back down into the tank so I was surprised that it expanded to that extent(it was in the 90's and the car was in the sun). As usual the list has been very helpful. Jim Brown ________________________________ From: Len and/or Marge Hartnett To: Healey Mail List Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 8:09:16 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] gasoline overflow I had the same problem when I had acrylic lacquer on the car. I installed an overflow tube. With its current base-coat/clear-coat, I have not had a damaged paint problem. I drilled and tapped the filler pipe a few inches down and installed a right angle fitting. I then ran a length of copper tubing down and through a drilled hole with a grommet installed. The pipe exits inside of the rear spring and forward of the rear outrigger. I probably shouldn't but I do fill my tank up to the point that I can see the gas in the filler. I do this generally when I want to check gas mileage. I do NOT fill up when I get home if I am not going to drive the Healey for a while. If I do, invariably it will expand and overflow on the driveway. Then you-know-who gets on my case. You sure don't want that to happen in the garage next to the water heater. It doesn't happen often but I have had nozzles fail to shut off when they should and cause an overflow. For that reason, I never set them on 'automatic'. When I get to the point that I think the tank is almost full, I pull back the nozzle and hold back the rubber cover (California evaporation recovery system) so that the pump will continue to work and I can hear and see the fuel coming up the neck. In most cases, when the automatic nozzle pops off, I can still add a gallon or more to the tank. (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: "jim brown" To: Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 12:40 PM Subject: [Healeys] gasoline overflow > Once again I overfilled the gas tank and not being used to the NC sun and heat it overflowed with damage to the paint. Second time in 10 years so I was thinkng of adding a T filling to the filler hose and running to a closed catch can in the boot. Has anyone tried this or are there any ideas (other that not being dumb enough to fill up) > _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as jbrown5093 at yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive From healeyrick at yahoo.com Sun Jun 21 13:58:17 2009 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:58:17 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Hi Guys.... I'm back... Message-ID: <46619.7353.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Good to see you back, Chris. If you can walk away with only one thing from a busted marriage (besides kids, of course) the Healey would be my choice. Rick --- On Fri, 6/19/09, Austin Healey wrote: From: Austin Healey Subject: [Healeys] Hi Guys.... I'm back... To: healeys at autox.team.net Date: Friday, June 19, 2009, 11:29 PM Hi all, Let me reintroduce myself. I was on this list for quite a long time, but have been absent for about 2.5 years. My name is Chris Dimmock, I live in Sydney Australia, and have a BJ8 http://www.myaustinhealey.com I've been going through a messy, drawn out divorce - hence my absence from this list (oh, the other issue was the ex cancelled my email address I'd had since 1995...). Anyway, kept the Black & White Healey (lost most else...) and I'm fine. a bit jaded, but fine. Anyway - good to 'see' you all again. Best Chris http://www.myaustinhealey.com/ Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyrick at yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive From healeyrick at yahoo.com Sun Jun 21 14:08:09 2009 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:08:09 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Hey guys... Message-ID: <109420.70400.qm@web51410.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hey Keith! Great to see you back onboard. As one of the Healey Heretics, I've been following your adventures with the So-Al Special. How does this appeal to your Hot Rod Healey Healey Heart?: http://forum.britishv8.org/read.php?13,8264 Rick --- On Fri, 6/19/09, Keith Turk wrote: From: Keith Turk Subject: [Healeys] Hey guys... To: healeys at autox.team.net Date: Friday, June 19, 2009, 4:38 AM Been a while... I've been recieving querry's about the Bonneville event in Sept and thought I'd re-join some old feinds here for a while to help you guys out if your attending this fiasco... Life's been busy... got remarried 5yrs ago... bought and sold the Berkely steamliner... kept racing the Camaro with Hot Rod magazine... Took it to Australia .. got rained out... Bought the racing organization in North Carolina from my freind who then died racing in 05 at Bonneville... Somewhere in there I've managed to get in 5 different 200mph clubs.. to include Bonneville in 03 Best of all... I got my 100 out the other day and took Tonya for her first ride in it... I need a complete set of brakes for it...mostly just the cylinders... but they are all junk... Car runs like a top... always has... I've left it down in my shop to be in my way for a while... I just love this car... coming up on 30yrs now.. So there you have it... my life in a nut shell... not perfect... but it's kept a smile on my face and wind in my hair... Keith Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyrick at yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive From satkinson7314 at charter.net Sun Jun 21 14:13:56 2009 From: satkinson7314 at charter.net (Simon & Christine Atkinson) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:13:56 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] rear hub locknut (now problems with the rear end) In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5087995427234F548A1C8B255388141B@AtkinsonPC> Thanks everyone! The advice on the hubs was spot on. It's amazing how easily nuts come of when you turn in the correct direction! Now I seem to have discovered another issue... When I turn my LEFT/Drivers hub the RIGHT/Pass hub turns in the opposite direction. As I'm doing this the driveshaft flange is not turning. If I turn the driveshaft flange neither wheels move. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, Simon -----Original Message----- From: Healey List [mailto:austin.healey at gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2009 2:38 AM To: richard mayor Cc: ; healeys Subject: Re: [Healeys] rear hub locknut Allow me to "Internationlise" this Robert. :-) So if you have wire wheels, look at your knockoffs for tightening/ loosening directions .... Because the same principle apply to your rear hub nuts. All other nut tightening is out of scope of this post.... Chris Http://www.myaustinhealey.com/ Sent from my iPhone On 21/06/2009, at 4:15 PM, richard mayor wrote: > The way I keep it straight is that if you are on the driver's side > (left side > in the US), it is a left hand thread, which means it tightens to the > left > (counter clockwise). The passenger side is on the right side so it > is a right > hand thread, it tightens to the right (clockwise). Which means you > have been > going the wrong way.Richard Mayor > >> From: satkinson7314 at charter.net >> To: healeys at autox.team.net >> Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:53:14 -0400 >> Subject: [Healeys] rear hub locknut >> >> I'm having a hell of a time trying to get the locknut off the rear >> hub. I > do >> have a 2-3/16" socket so I'm not trying to get by with an adjustable > wrench. >> >> I only need to remove the drivers side and I'm wondering if the nut >> loosens >> to the LEFT (counter clockwise)? >> >> I've soaked this thing in everything imaginable and still no >> movement. and >> yes, I've bent back the lock washer. >> >> Any suggestions before I break my arm trying! >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> >> >> Simon >> ____________________________________________ From ah53 at yahoo.com Sun Jun 21 14:30:52 2009 From: ah53 at yahoo.com (jomar healey) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:30:52 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Replacing Fuel Tank Message-ID: <129325.85830.qm@web31505.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Awhile back the was a tread regarding the fuel line fitting on many tanks having an incorrect thread. I would check what threaded nut you have on your fuel line and what size female connector is on the tank. Joe BN1 #923 Coronet cream BN2 100M BJ8 The Blue Baby as per wife and kid --- On Sun, 6/21/09, Charlie O'Connors wrote: From: Charlie O'Connors Subject: [Healeys] Replacing Fuel Tank To: "'Healeys Autox'" Date: Sunday, June 21, 2009, 11:20 AM Before I purchase a new gas tank for my 1960 BT7, I thought I would query the list as to what is the best for me to get? I was looking at the "premium" tank that Moss has, but I was also wondering if I should install an aluminum tank - found one selling on ebay at http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUSTIN-HEALEY-3000-100-6-ALUMINUM-FUEL-GAS-TA NK_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a12Q7c66Q3a2Q7c39Q3a1Q7c72Q3a1205Q7c240Q3 a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem563 286a361QQitemZ370214871905QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories As always, thanks for your help. Charlie O'Connors Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as ah53 at yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive From dwflagg at juno.com Sun Jun 21 16:03:35 2009 From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:03:35 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Boot handle Message-ID: <20090621.180336.2576.3.dwflagg> There is a nice boot lid handle on eBay, Item number: 310146265435 for key number 743. Doug ____________________________________________________________ Criminal Lawyers - Click here. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTOVoLw5WX1MQZ4fhpNEgOsyvsIi8qm6i9HMm2w8yP7utBMLpX0V6w/ From eyera3 at gmail.com Sun Jun 21 16:19:38 2009 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:19:38 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Boot handle In-Reply-To: <-6210286914677008877@unknownmsgid> References: <-6210286914677008877@unknownmsgid> Message-ID: <173126440906211519ode91659of9dc9eb4e7caac90@mail.gmail.com> is it worth $25.00 plus @10.00 shipping? On Sun, Jun 21, 2009 at 3:03 PM, dwflagg wrote: > There is a nice boot lid handle on eBay, Item number: 310146265435 for > key number 743. > > Doug > ____________________________________________________________ > Criminal Lawyers - Click here. > > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTOVoLw5WX1MQZ4fhpNEgOsyvsIi8qm6i9HMm2w8yP7utBMLpX0V6w/ > _______________________________________________ > 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 eyera3 at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- I Erbs Portland, OR From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun Jun 21 16:57:21 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:57:21 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] rear hub locknut (now problems with the rear end) In-Reply-To: <5087995427234F548A1C8B255388141B@AtkinsonPC> References: <5087995427234F548A1C8B255388141B@AtkinsonPC> Message-ID: Simon - that's normal - that's what a differential is for, to balance the rotational speed between the driven wheels in a turn. You can ignore this. - alan On 6/22/09, Simon & Christine Atkinson wrote: > Thanks everyone! The advice on the hubs was spot on. It's amazing how easily > nuts come of when you turn in the correct direction! > > Now I seem to have discovered another issue... > > When I turn my LEFT/Drivers hub the RIGHT/Pass hub turns in the opposite > direction. As I'm doing this the driveshaft flange is not turning. > If I turn the driveshaft flange neither wheels move. > > Any advice would be appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Simon > > -----Original Message----- > From: Healey List [mailto:austin.healey at gmail.com] > Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2009 2:38 AM > To: richard mayor > Cc: ; healeys > Subject: Re: [Healeys] rear hub locknut > > Allow me to "Internationlise" this Robert. > :-) > So if you have wire wheels, look at your knockoffs for tightening/ > loosening directions .... > Because the same principle apply to your rear hub nuts. > All other nut tightening is out of scope of this post.... > > Chris > Http://www.myaustinhealey.com/ > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 21/06/2009, at 4:15 PM, richard mayor > wrote: > >> The way I keep it straight is that if you are on the driver's side >> (left side >> in the US), it is a left hand thread, which means it tightens to the >> left >> (counter clockwise). The passenger side is on the right side so it >> is a right >> hand thread, it tightens to the right (clockwise). Which means you >> have been >> going the wrong way.Richard Mayor >> >>> From: satkinson7314 at charter.net >>> To: healeys at autox.team.net >>> Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:53:14 -0400 >>> Subject: [Healeys] rear hub locknut >>> >>> I'm having a hell of a time trying to get the locknut off the rear >>> hub. I >> do >>> have a 2-3/16" socket so I'm not trying to get by with an adjustable >> wrench. >>> >>> I only need to remove the drivers side and I'm wondering if the nut >>> loosens >>> to the LEFT (counter clockwise)? >>> >>> I've soaked this thing in everything imaginable and still no >>> movement. and >>> yes, I've bent back the lock washer. >>> >>> Any suggestions before I break my arm trying! >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> >>> >>> Simon >>> ____________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From healeyrick at yahoo.com Sun Jun 21 17:08:51 2009 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:08:51 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Hey guys... Message-ID: <424142.26613.qm@web51401.mail.re2.yahoo.com> For some reason the British V8 site doesn't like to hot link. Try to cut and paste this: http:// forum.britishv8.org/read.php?13,8264 Rick --- On Sun, 6/21/09, HealeyRick wrote: From: HealeyRick Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hey guys... To: healeys at autox.team.net, "Keith Turk" Date: Sunday, June 21, 2009, 4:08 PM Hey Keith! Great to see you back onboard. As one of the Healey Heretics, I've been following your adventures with the So-Al Special. How does this appeal to your Hot Rod Healey Healey Heart?: http://forum.britishv8.org/read.php?13,8264 Rick --- On Fri, 6/19/09, Keith Turk wrote: From: Keith Turk Subject: [Healeys] Hey guys... To: healeys at autox.team.net Date: Friday, June 19, 2009, 4:38 AM Been a while... I've been recieving querry's about the Bonneville event in Sept and thought I'd re-join some old feinds here for a while to help you guys out if your attending this fiasco... Life's been busy... got remarried 5yrs ago... bought and sold the Berkely steamliner... kept racing the Camaro with Hot Rod magazine... Took it to Australia .. got rained out... Bought the racing organization in North Carolina from my freind who then died racing in 05 at Bonneville... Somewhere in there I've managed to get in 5 different 200mph clubs.. to include Bonneville in 03 Best of all... I got my 100 out the other day and took Tonya for her first ride in it... I need a complete set of brakes for it...mostly just the cylinders... but they are all junk... Car runs like a top... always has... I've left it down in my shop to be in my way for a while... I just love this car... coming up on 30yrs now.. So there you have it... my life in a nut shell... not perfect... but it's kept a smile on my face and wind in my hair... Keith Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyrick at yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive From eyera3 at gmail.com Sun Jun 21 17:22:21 2009 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:22:21 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] dented oil pan Message-ID: <173126440906211622p505247aaqe04e031ea25d30a2@mail.gmail.com> Hello, Unlike most of you :) my oil pan is dented. Its been many years since I looked inside of one.Can I remove it with the engine in place and beat the dents back down? If not.. Or anyone in the oregon/washington area -- I Erbs Portland, OR From healeyrick at yahoo.com Sun Jun 21 17:39:33 2009 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:39:33 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Hey guys... Message-ID: <693186.96126.qm@web51402.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Aaaarggghhh! This shouldn't be that hard. Try this: http://forum.britishv8.org/read.php?13,8264 Rick --- On Sun, 6/21/09, HealeyRick wrote: From: HealeyRick Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hey guys... To: healeys at autox.team.net, "Keith Turk" Date: Sunday, June 21, 2009, 7:08 PM For some reason the British V8 site doesn't like to hot link. Try to cut and paste this: http:// forum.britishv8.org/read.php?13,8264 Rick --- On Sun, 6/21/09, HealeyRick wrote: From: HealeyRick Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hey guys... To: healeys at autox.team.net, "Keith Turk" Date: Sunday, June 21, 2009, 4:08 PM Hey Keith! Great to see you back onboard. As one of the Healey Heretics, I've been following your adventures with the So-Al Special. How does this appeal to your Hot Rod Healey Healey Heart?: http://forum.britishv8.org/read.php?13,8264 Rick --- On Fri, 6/19/09, Keith Turk wrote: From: Keith Turk Subject: [Healeys] Hey guys... To: healeys at autox.team.net Date: Friday, June 19, 2009, 4:38 AM Been a while... I've been recieving querry's about the Bonneville event in Sept and thought I'd re-join some old feinds here for a while to help you guys out if your attending this fiasco... Life's been busy... got remarried 5yrs ago... bought and sold the Berkely steamliner... kept racing the Camaro with Hot Rod magazine... Took it to Australia .. got rained out... Bought the racing organization in North Carolina from my freind who then died racing in 05 at Bonneville... Somewhere in there I've managed to get in 5 different 200mph clubs.. to include Bonneville in 03 Best of all... I got my 100 out the other day and took Tonya for her first ride in it... I need a complete set of brakes for it...mostly just the cylinders... but they are all junk... Car runs like a top... always has... I've left it down in my shop to be in my way for a while... I just love this car... coming up on 30yrs now.. So there you have it... my life in a nut shell... not perfect... but it's kept a smile on my face and wind in my hair... Keith Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyrick at yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyrick at yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun Jun 21 17:39:35 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:39:35 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] rear hub locknut (now problems with the rear end) In-Reply-To: <5087995427234F548A1C8B255388141B@AtkinsonPC> References: <5087995427234F548A1C8B255388141B@AtkinsonPC> Message-ID: Incidentally when you turn the driveshaft, only one of the two wheels will turn. You've been looking at the wheel that isn't turning. If you block one wheel from turning, the other one will turn. On 6/22/09, Simon & Christine Atkinson wrote: > Thanks everyone! The advice on the hubs was spot on. It's amazing how easily > nuts come of when you turn in the correct direction! > > Now I seem to have discovered another issue... > > When I turn my LEFT/Drivers hub the RIGHT/Pass hub turns in the opposite > direction. As I'm doing this the driveshaft flange is not turning. > If I turn the driveshaft flange neither wheels move. > > Any advice would be appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Simon > > -----Original Message----- > From: Healey List [mailto:austin.healey at gmail.com] > Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2009 2:38 AM > To: richard mayor > Cc: ; healeys > Subject: Re: [Healeys] rear hub locknut > > Allow me to "Internationlise" this Robert. > :-) > So if you have wire wheels, look at your knockoffs for tightening/ > loosening directions .... > Because the same principle apply to your rear hub nuts. > All other nut tightening is out of scope of this post.... > > Chris > Http://www.myaustinhealey.com/ > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 21/06/2009, at 4:15 PM, richard mayor > wrote: > >> The way I keep it straight is that if you are on the driver's side >> (left side >> in the US), it is a left hand thread, which means it tightens to the >> left >> (counter clockwise). The passenger side is on the right side so it >> is a right >> hand thread, it tightens to the right (clockwise). Which means you >> have been >> going the wrong way.Richard Mayor >> >>> From: satkinson7314 at charter.net >>> To: healeys at autox.team.net >>> Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:53:14 -0400 >>> Subject: [Healeys] rear hub locknut >>> >>> I'm having a hell of a time trying to get the locknut off the rear >>> hub. I >> do >>> have a 2-3/16" socket so I'm not trying to get by with an adjustable >> wrench. >>> >>> I only need to remove the drivers side and I'm wondering if the nut >>> loosens >>> to the LEFT (counter clockwise)? >>> >>> I've soaked this thing in everything imaginable and still no >>> movement. and >>> yes, I've bent back the lock washer. >>> >>> Any suggestions before I break my arm trying! >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> >>> >>> Simon >>> ____________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca Sun Jun 21 17:50:31 2009 From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek Sharp) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:50:31 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] dented oil pan References: <173126440906211622p505247aaqe04e031ea25d30a2@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Yes, if you can get under the car, it is very easy to take it off. Note the position of the two slightly different screws on the carb side of the engine that take the little clips for the float bowl overflow pipes, so that you can get them back in the right position. Whether the dents can be easily beat out depends on where they are - that bit is your call Mirek ----- Original Message ----- From: "I Erbs" To: "HealeyRick" Cc: Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2009 7:22 PM Subject: [Healeys] dented oil pan > Hello, > Unlike most of you :) > my oil pan is dented. Its been many years since I looked inside of one.Can > I > remove it with the engine in place and beat the dents back down? > If not.. > I'll drive down if the price is right:)> > Or anyone in the oregon/washington area > > > > -- > I Erbs > Portland, OR > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca > > http://www.team.net/archive From tomfelts at windstream.net Sun Jun 21 18:02:53 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:02:53 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Boot handle In-Reply-To: <173126440906211519ode91659of9dc9eb4e7caac90@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <20090621190253.WCX21.565115.root@ispmxfep16-z02> Probably is if you don't have one and can't find one anywhere else:) I'd say that was a good price myself. tom ---- I Erbs wrote: > is it worth $25.00 plus @10.00 shipping? > > On Sun, Jun 21, 2009 at 3:03 PM, dwflagg wrote: > > > There is a nice boot lid handle on eBay, Item number: 310146265435 for > > key number 743. > > > > Doug > > ____________________________________________________________ > > Criminal Lawyers - Click here. > > > > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTOVoLw5WX1MQZ4fhpNEgOsyvsIi8qm6i9HMm2w8yP7utBMLpX0V6w/ > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 eyera3 at gmail.com > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > > > > > -- > I Erbs > Portland, OR > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From alexmm at roadrunner.com Sun Jun 21 18:15:45 2009 From: alexmm at roadrunner.com (Alex) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:15:45 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] dented oil pan References: <173126440906211622p505247aaqe04e031ea25d30a2@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Oh how I wish I didn't do that to my oil sump when I had it off the car! The beating I gave it from the inside with a block of wood apparently work-hardened the dents and formed a tiny crack, leading to an incurable oil leak. == Alex in Maine "The Blue Mainie," 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 "Conkling," 1946 MG TC #1321 Former owner 1957 A-H 100-6, 1967 A-H BJ8, 1965 MG Midget http://home.roadrunner.com/~alexmm ----- Original Message ----- From: "I Erbs" To: "HealeyRick" Cc: Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2009 7:22 PM Subject: [Healeys] dented oil pan > Hello, > Unlike most of you :) > my oil pan is dented. Its been many years since I looked inside of one.Can > I > remove it with the engine in place and beat the dents back down? > If not.. > I'll drive down if the price is right:)> > Or anyone in the oregon/washington area > > > > -- > I Erbs > Portland, OR > _______________________________________________ > 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 alexmm at roadrunner.com > > http://www.team.net/archive -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.364 / Virus Database: 270.12.83/2191 - Release Date: 06/21/09 05:53:00 [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.] From jackson_krall at yahoo.com Sun Jun 21 18:36:52 2009 From: jackson_krall at yahoo.com (Jackson Krall) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:36:52 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] dented oil pan Message-ID: <604063.98596.qm@web52403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Alex, You should be able to fix the crack and leak by brazing it followed by a slow cool to soften the work hardened area. Best JK --- On Sun, 6/21/09, Alex wrote: > From: Alex > Subject: Re: [Healeys] dented oil pan > To: "I Erbs" , "HealeyRick" > Cc: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Sunday, June 21, 2009, 8:15 PM > Oh how I wish I didn't do that to my > oil sump when I had it off the car! > > The beating I gave it from the inside with a block of wood > apparently > work-hardened the dents and formed a tiny crack, leading to > an incurable oil > leak. > > == Alex in Maine > "The Blue Mainie," 1960 Austin > Healey 3000 BT7 > "Conkling," 1946 MG TC #1321 > Former owner 1957 A-H 100-6, 1967 > A-H BJ8, > 1965 MG Midget > http://home.roadrunner.com/~alexmm From bspidell at comcast.net Sun Jun 21 19:18:33 2009 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:18:33 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Ethanol in Gas Message-ID: <4A3EDBE9.2000300@comcast.net> Moss has some info on ethanol in gas (plus some plugs for products): http://tinyurl.com/ksalzp I just returned from a 2,700 mile Healey trip, during which I filled up with at least one tank of E10. No problems noted (at least not yet). Bob ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From bspidell at comcast.net Sun Jun 21 20:12:36 2009 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:12:36 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Speedometer Cable Test Message-ID: <4A3EE894.5090008@comcast.net> A while back someone mentioned a method of testing speedo cables. I can't find the message with a search and the archives are no help--does anyone have the message or recall the technique? TIA, Bob ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From insptwo at msn.com Sun Jun 21 20:13:26 2009 From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:13:26 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Ethanol in Gas In-Reply-To: <4A3EDBE9.2000300@comcast.net> References: <4A3EDBE9.2000300@comcast.net> Message-ID: Back in the 50's and 60's in Pennsylvania, there was always a problem with water in the gas tank freezing up in the winter. It would shut your car down in a heartbeat! They used to sell cans of "dry gas" to add to your tank that would delute the water in the tank and keep it from freezing. I wonder it that would do the same thing with the ethonol creating water in the tank. Don't see any reason why not (unless they don't sell it any more). Bill BJ7 > Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:18:33 -0700 > From: bspidell at comcast.net > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Ethanol in Gas > > Moss has some info on ethanol in gas (plus some plugs for products): > > http://tinyurl.com/ksalzp > > > I just returned from a 2,700 mile Healey trip, during which I filled up with at > least one tank of E10. No problems noted (at least not yet). > > > Bob > ******************************************************************* > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net > > ******************************************************************* From ah3000me at gmail.com Sun Jun 21 20:24:12 2009 From: ah3000me at gmail.com (Tom) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:24:12 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] gasoline overflow In-Reply-To: <578161.61370.qm@web58601.mail.re3.yahoo.com> References: <578161.61370.qm@web58601.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I had this happen, too. I don't recall spilled gas causing problems on cars back in the 60's and 70's. Is there something new in the gas that's damaging the paint? - Tom On Sat, Jun 20, 2009 at 3:40 PM, jim brown wrote: > Once again I overfilled the gas tank and not being used to the NC sun and > heat it overflowed with damage to the paint. Second time in 10 years so I > was thinkng of adding a T filling to the filler hose and running to a closed > catch can in the boot. Has anyone tried this or are there any ideas (other > that not being dumb enough to fill up) > _______________________________________________ > 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 ah3000me at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From bj7ah at acanac.net Sun Jun 21 21:09:32 2009 From: bj7ah at acanac.net (bj7ah) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:09:32 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave 2009 Pictures In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1245640172.4977.2.camel@rob-laptop> Hi Everyone on the list, Conclave 2009 pictures are posted at this web address. http://picasaweb.google.com/ahconclave Bob From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca Sun Jun 21 21:12:00 2009 From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek Sharp) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:12:00 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Ethanol in Gas References: <4A3EDBE9.2000300@comcast.net> Message-ID: All the gas in Ontario has had ethanol, usually up to 10%, for some years now and I have noticed no ill effects the Healey, although it plays hell with my British bikes. The bikes are relatively high compression and air-cooled. The Ethanol, (and possibly other additives or changes in formulation from the 60s) slows the burn rate down. The bikes with domed pistons and plug set to one side have problems as it takes the flame front has a long way to go to get something close to complete combustion. As a result we have to advance ignition as much as possible without inducing pinging, and lower the CR. Takes a lot to get them running well. But the Healey - no worries. I am bad and even leave the fuel in it over the winter and it just starts right up in the spring as it has every one of my 35 years of ownership. PS - I hate using additives - one more thing to think about (I am inherently lazy) and I have some faith in the chemists at the gas companies and do not want to experiment by adding something else. cheers, Mirek ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Spidell" Subject: [Healeys] Ethanol in Gas > Moss has some info on ethanol in gas (plus some plugs for products): > > http://tinyurl.com/ksalzp From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au Sun Jun 21 22:04:57 2009 From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:04:57 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave 2009 Pictures In-Reply-To: <1245640172.4977.2.camel@rob-laptop> References: <1245640172.4977.2.camel@rob-laptop> Message-ID: <7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA0104216259@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win> G'day Bob Many thanks for sending the link to the list. It is really wonderful to see what's happening from the other side of the world. 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 bj7ah Sent: Monday, 22 June 2009 1:10 PM To: Healey Subject: [Healeys] Conclave 2009 Pictures Hi Everyone on the list, Conclave 2009 pictures are posted at this web address. http://picasaweb.google.com/ahconclave Bob ********************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain privileged information or confidential information or both. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it and notify the sender. ********************************************************************** From mayorrichard at hotmail.com Sun Jun 21 22:47:42 2009 From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:47:42 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] dented oil pan In-Reply-To: <173126440906211622p505247aaqe04e031ea25d30a2@mail.gmail.com> References: <173126440906211622p505247aaqe04e031ea25d30a2@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Yes, you can. Richard > Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:22:21 -0700 > From: eyera3 at gmail.com > To: healeyrick at yahoo.com > CC: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] dented oil pan > > Hello, > Unlike most of you :) > my oil pan is dented. Its been many years since I looked inside of one.Can I > remove it with the engine in place and beat the dents back down? > If not.. > I'll drive down if the price is right:)> > Or anyone in the oregon/washington area > > > > -- > I Erbs > Portland, OR > _______________________________________________ > 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 mayorrichard at hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Lauren found her dream laptop. Find the PC thats right for you. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/choosepc/?ocid=ftp_val_wl_290 From ynotink at msn.com Sun Jun 21 22:56:37 2009 From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:56:37 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Ethanol in Gas In-Reply-To: References: <4A3EDBE9.2000300@comcast.net> Message-ID: If I'm not mistaken, the "Dry Gas" was probably methanol (wood alcohol) really no advantage over ethanol. They both react with water in the same way. It just keeps the condensed water in the gas from freezing. > From: insptwo at msn.com > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:13:26 -0400 > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ethanol in Gas > > Back in the 50's and 60's in Pennsylvania, there was always a problem with > water in the gas tank freezing up in the winter. It would shut your car down > in a heartbeat! > > They used to sell cans of "dry gas" to add to your tank that would delute the > water in the tank and keep it from freezing. I wonder it that would do the > same thing with the ethonol creating water in the tank. Don't see any reason > why not (unless they don't sell it any more). > > Bill > > BJ7 > > > > > > >> Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:18:33 -0700 >> From: bspidell at comcast.net >> To: healeys at autox.team.net >> Subject: [Healeys] Ethanol in Gas >> >> Moss has some info on ethanol in gas (plus some plugs for products): >> >> http://tinyurl.com/ksalzp >> >> >> I just returned from a 2,700 mile Healey trip, during which I filled up with > at >> least one tank of E10. No problems noted (at least not yet). >> >> >> Bob >> ******************************************************************* >> Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net >> >> ******************************************************************* > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as ynotink at msn.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From ynotink at msn.com Sun Jun 21 23:20:58 2009 From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:20:58 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Rude awakenings In-Reply-To: <000f01c9f19f$6b40e940$41c2bbc0$@com> References: <000f01c9f19f$6b40e940$41c2bbc0$@com> Message-ID: Michael and Keith, Thanks for your responses. Your answer echos Donald's advice to "use the cheapest oil and change it often". I used the entire bucket of cam lube and NOS Mahle brand lifters when I built the engine and broke it in according to the vendor's (Isky) instructions. I suppose the instruction I missed was the frequent oil changes. It's been kind of tough to determine milage since the speedo spends most of its time on the fritz. I'm looking at ways to extend the life of the cam and lifters, since stripping the side cover is such a royal PITA, and I want to put off the next occurrence as long as I can. Bill Lawrence > From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:05:35 -0400 > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rude awakenings > > I second that. > > Michael Salter > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Keith Turk > Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 7:53 AM > To: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE; healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rude awakenings > > Hmmm > > Any conversation about oil is over rated... Get good oil... brand of your > chosing... change it often... be happy... > > Always use copious amounts of Cam lube on new lifters... > > Don't be charmed by snake oil ... it's stupid,... yeah you want Zink... use > the Cam lube... > > Gotta have Mobil 1... go for it... there's .02% value to it... ( wrong side > of the decimal point )... > > I've got a 299" Fuel injected Nitrous feed Aluminum Small block... and I > run 30w Valvoline in it... Yep... same junk you buy over the counter... and > use water to cool it... Life really isn't that complicated... > > Keith ( I'd buy NOS lifters if you could get them... that would be the "hot" > > ticket... otherwise I'm sure Dennis's stuff is first rate ) > _______________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > 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 britishcars at shaw.ca Sun Jun 21 23:48:59 2009 From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:48:59 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] air/fuel mixture In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <27026231BFCA4F7C9E0E3722E1D2353E@ecarecenters.net> Running hot and backfiring is usually a sign of too lean..... -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jess Power Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 7:04 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] air/fuel mixture I need some help-----again.I bought a colortune and synched the carbs in my BN1.It is running really rough and the colortune shows yellow or a too rich mixture even with the air/fuel mixture nuts almost completely closed.It is still running hot even with a new water pump,new thermostat an a radiater rodding.I think the timing might be off.It is backfiring from the tailpipe and the carbs.Any suggestions? Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as britishcars at shaw.ca http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon Jun 22 01:29:04 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:29:04 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 / Jag Dash re-coat question Message-ID: All - I know it's been recommended to use Enviro-tex to coat a BJ8 dash, but I'm doing the same on my Jag Mk IX and I am worried about one thing - the dash on the BJ8 is flat, so it should pour and stay just fine. But for my Jag Dash top, it is not flat, it's curved and needs coating on the front and top. Can I use something like Enviro-tex or am I better off just using some sort of marine varnish building up the coats, I won't be able to get the dash on that car to lay flat. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Mon Jun 22 04:59:48 2009 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:59:48 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Silicone Adhesives References: <000a01c9f1fd$4e2cab60$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <000201c9f328$8f640cf0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Any input on this question would be appreciated. Thanks, Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark LaPierre" To: Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 7:17 PM Subject: [Healeys] Silicone Adhesives > Rather than buy a weather strip silicone adhesive, a body seam sealing > silicon > adhesive, a > window seal silicone adhesive, etc., etc., can't I just use a 100% > silicone > rubber in a calking tube to satisfy all of these applications. This has > always confusered me. > > I'm sure the RTV sealants are a different application. Sorry if this has > gone > through before, > I must have been absent. > > Mark > ://www.team.net/archive From austin.healey at gmail.com Mon Jun 22 06:29:13 2009 From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Healey List) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:29:13 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Silicone Adhesives In-Reply-To: <000201c9f328$8f640cf0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> References: <000a01c9f1fd$4e2cab60$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> <000201c9f328$8f640cf0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: Hi Mark No idea. My advice is to go and carefully read the active constituent 'recipe' on each label; or download the MSDS on each product from the supplier website. That will at least indicate whether the products are actually 'different'. Good luck! Chris Sent from my iPhone On 22/06/2009, at 8:59 PM, "Mark LaPierre" wrote: > Any input on this question would be appreciated. > > Thanks, Mark > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark LaPierre" > > To: > Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 7:17 PM > Subject: [Healeys] Silicone Adhesives > > >> Rather than buy a weather strip silicone adhesive, a body seam >> sealing silicon >> adhesive, a >> window seal silicone adhesive, etc., etc., can't I just use a >> 100% silicone >> rubber in a calking tube to satisfy all of these applications. >> This has >> always confusered me. >> >> I'm sure the RTV sealants are a different application. Sorry if >> this has gone >> through before, >> I must have been absent. >> >> Mark From dan at warner-associates.com Mon Jun 22 08:48:51 2009 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:48:51 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Specified Octane In-Reply-To: <3255B9A245124E239C8D624ADD40ABC0@GregPC> Message-ID: <052D7E4EFDEA4EDB868A820CDD1CE375@DANSTROM> You can get 110 octane non oxygenated with lead in Minnesota called racing gas for about $7/gal. We can also get the non oxygenated premium at 92 octane for about $3/gal. Try Goggling racing gas and see what you get. I think the racing gas thing is a bit of a con. Mix a little snooze into the ethanol free stuff and double the price. Dan -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Greg Lemon Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 5:22 PM To: David Masucci; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Specified Octane Road and Track test specified premium in their contemporary road test, but didn't give a number, they used a RON octane number back then, which gave higher octane reading, now they use an average of RON and MON, which gives a lower number, I think Premium was about 100-104 RON back then, but somebody correct me if I am out of the ballpark. According to this article http://www.osbornauto.com/racing/dragster.htm todays gas of 92 octane would be about 96-97 octane RON, I know it varies throughout the country, 91 or 92 is the best you can get around where I live, but if you could get 94 octane modern gas think you would be in the ballpark of factory requirements. Greg Lemon Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as dan at warner-associates.com http://www.team.net/archive From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com Mon Jun 22 11:10:51 2009 From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:10:51 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Burlen SU experience Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502F8B@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> I got new HD8's in 2001 and as I recall they were fine out of the box. I no longer remember my initial setup mixture adjustment techniques, but after last year's engine rebuild I couldn't seem to get an idle via the slow run screw. A good overall mixture was achieved on the engine dyno, though, using oxygen sensors. A few months ago, I wanted to get back to basics which is having the jet flush with the bridge and then richening the screw 2.5 turns. I could not get the jet up high enough to be flush (instead was .035 down). Thus I asked this list about what depth below flush corresponds to 2.5 turns. I think I got one response but I dug up an old HD8 and 2.5 turns corresponds to .060 depth which also corresponds to a 1:1 lever ratio with a screw pitch of 40 threads per inch. Yesterday I found out the two reasons I couldn't get the jet flush and they are unique to these new reproduction carburetors, not withstanding using "SU tooling". 1. The Burlen jets are very short. They are 1.145 long. The old SU and Moss supplied jets are 1.177. That is quite a bit. 2. The lever that holds the mixture screw is not shaped properly. It interferes with another part of the casting so that the mixture screw lever doesn't get full travel in the lean direction. Another area of difference to the original HD8 SU's is the use of metal throttle shaft bushings and push on rubber seals instead of Teflon sleeves. After 10 to 15 thousand miles, there is way too much slop in these bushings, requiring attention. One bushing has quite a large burr on it and the adjacent rubber seal has lots of cracks that the three don't. That seal won't last much longer. The bushings are of a split design, so I guess they have to leak a little bit. Conclusion: might as well get your old HD8's rebuilt. Ken Freese 65 BJ8 From bspidell at comcast.net Mon Jun 22 11:41:51 2009 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:41:51 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Burlen SU experience In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502F8B@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D01502F8B@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: <4A3FC25F.4020303@comcast.net> Interesting. Another SU Burlen data point: the Burlen-supplied fuel pumps use an O-ring to seal against the banjo (there's a reset cut in the pump port for the O-ring). Though this seems to work OK, I'd prefer a good ol' fiber washer--crush issues notwithstanding--to the O-ring. Bob Freese, Ken wrote: > I got new HD8's in 2001 and as I recall they were fine out of the box. I > no longer remember my initial setup mixture adjustment techniques, but > after last year's engine rebuild I couldn't seem to get an idle via the > slow run screw. A good overall mixture was achieved on the engine dyno, > though, using oxygen sensors. A few months ago, I wanted to get back to > basics which is having the jet flush with the bridge and then richening > the screw 2.5 turns. I could not get the jet up high enough to be flush > (instead was .035 down). Thus I asked this list about what depth below > flush corresponds to 2.5 turns. I think I got one response but I dug up > an old HD8 and 2.5 turns corresponds to .060 depth which also > corresponds to a 1:1 lever ratio with a screw pitch of 40 threads per > inch. > Yesterday I found out the two reasons I couldn't get the jet flush and > they are unique to these new reproduction carburetors, not withstanding > using "SU tooling". > 1. The Burlen jets are very short. They are 1.145 long. The old SU and > Moss supplied jets are 1.177. That is quite a bit. > > 2. The lever that holds the mixture screw is not shaped properly. It > interferes with another part of the casting so that the mixture screw > lever doesn't get full travel in the lean direction. > > Another area of difference to the original HD8 SU's is the use of metal > throttle shaft bushings and push on rubber seals instead of Teflon > sleeves. After 10 to 15 thousand miles, there is way too much slop in > these bushings, requiring attention. One bushing has quite a large burr > on it and the adjacent rubber seal has lots of cracks that the three > don't. That seal won't last much longer. The bushings are of a split > design, so I guess they have to leak a little bit. > > Conclusion: might as well get your old HD8's rebuilt. > > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From jstmorris at yahoo.com Mon Jun 22 14:03:22 2009 From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:03:22 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] dented oil pan Message-ID: <959040.39483.qm@web30302.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hello; Here is an article about repairing your oil pan. It is from "Tom's Import Toy Sales" web site. Also see: http://www.tomsimport.com/new/index.asp?services If you wish, you can ad a sump protection plate. See page 28 of the Austin Service Bulletins I provided to John Sims http://www.healey6.com/bulletin.htm A full sized template is attached. --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7 J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --- On Sun, 6/21/09, I Erbs wrote: << Hello, Unlike most of you :) my oil pan is dented. Its been many years since I looked inside of one. Can I remove it with the engine in place and beat the dents back down? If not.. Or anyone in the oregon/washington area >> __________________________________________________________________ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/ [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/pdf which had a name of Oil] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/pdf which had a name of Oil Pan Protection Plate r.pdf] From ahbugeye1 at bellsouth.net Mon Jun 22 17:43:18 2009 From: ahbugeye1 at bellsouth.net (J E JR AUSTIN) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:43:18 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Installing bonnet lock Message-ID: <246542.5777.qm@web180416.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> I need help again. I keep finding surprises.B When trying to mount the bonnet lock, I discovered that the two holes in the upper Cowl & Crossbrace assembly, where the screws mount the hood latch support bracket, B had been welded up. B The repair was so good, I canbt determine where to re-drill the holes.B I am not sure how critical the mounting of the support bracket is to make the hood close correctly, but suspect it should be fairly close. If someone has the measurements (mainly the up or down location of this assembly/holes) I would greatly appreciate this information.B Also, The Service Parts List doesnbt show any nuts for the mounting screws.B Are these holes tapped and if so do the screws go all the way through the Crossbrace? B Thanks in advance, Sam Austin From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net Mon Jun 22 17:58:57 2009 From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:58:57 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Speedometer Cable Test Message-ID: <339474.91715.qm@web83302.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Page 81 in my Tech Talk book and A/H Mag. April 91 Norman Nock --- On Sun, 6/21/09, Bob Spidell wrote: From: Bob Spidell Subject: [Healeys] Speedometer Cable Test To: "healeylist" Date: Sunday, June 21, 2009, 7:12 PM A while back someone mentioned a method of testing speedo cables. I can't find the message with a search and the archives are no help--does anyone have the message or recall the technique? TIA, Bob ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as sjnnock at sbcglobal.net http://www.team.net/archive From drmasucci at comcast.net Mon Jun 22 18:25:00 2009 From: drmasucci at comcast.net (David Masucci) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:25:00 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Shift boot clamp ring References: <246542.5777.qm@web180416.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <5DAAAA062140463786891AF14611748A@lab092908> My BJ8 shift boot was getting a little ragged, so I decided to buy a new one from Moss. I hadn't noticed it before, but Moss shows a "chrome ring" for the "shift lever grommet". So I decided to get that ring too. I had assumed that it slips over the stem of the shift boot around the shift lever. But the ring is simply too small for that to be right. What is this chrome ring for and where does it go? Thanks, Dave BJ8 From bspidell at comcast.net Mon Jun 22 18:35:50 2009 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:35:50 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Shift boot clamp ring In-Reply-To: <5DAAAA062140463786891AF14611748A@lab092908> References: <246542.5777.qm@web180416.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <5DAAAA062140463786891AF14611748A@lab092908> Message-ID: <4A402366.5050704@comcast.net> Hi Dave, I have one on my shift lever boot. It'll fit if you put it over the stem on the boot before sliding the boot over the shift lever. It helps to put a little silicone oil on the lever beforehand. This'll bring up the old 'stem up or down' discussion. It's probably supposed to be down, but why bother chroming the ring if you can't see it? Anyway, in my experience the boot lasts a LOT longer with the stem up. Bob David Masucci wrote: > My BJ8 shift boot was getting a little ragged, so I decided to buy a new > one from Moss. I hadn't noticed it before, but Moss shows a "chrome > ring" for the "shift lever grommet". So I decided to get that ring too. > I had assumed that it slips over the stem of the shift boot around the > shift lever. But the ring is simply too small for that to be right. What > is this chrome ring for and where does it go? > > Thanks, > Dave > BJ8 ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From drmasucci at comcast.net Mon Jun 22 18:41:17 2009 From: drmasucci at comcast.net (David Masucci) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:41:17 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Shift boot clamp ring References: <246542.5777.qm@web180416.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <5DAAAA062140463786891AF14611748A@lab092908> <4A402366.5050704@comcast.net> Message-ID: Hi Bob, Yea I have had the stem pointing both up and down. I like it up. I'll give your suggestion a try. Thanks, Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Spidell" To: "David Masucci" Cc: Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 8:35 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shift boot clamp ring > Hi Dave, > > I have one on my shift lever boot. It'll fit if you put it over the stem > on the boot before sliding the boot over the shift lever. It helps to put > a little silicone oil on the lever beforehand. > > This'll bring up the old 'stem up or down' discussion. It's probably > supposed to be down, but why bother chroming the ring if you can't see it? > Anyway, in my experience the boot lasts a LOT longer with the stem up. > > > Bob > > > David Masucci wrote: >> My BJ8 shift boot was getting a little ragged, so I decided to buy a new >> one from Moss. I hadn't noticed it before, but Moss shows a "chrome ring" >> for the "shift lever grommet". So I decided to get that ring too. I had >> assumed that it slips over the stem of the shift boot around the shift >> lever. But the ring is simply too small for that to be right. What is >> this chrome ring for and where does it go? >> >> Thanks, >> Dave >> BJ8 > > ******************************************************************* > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net > > ******************************************************************* From Gbouff1 at aol.com Mon Jun 22 18:44:39 2009 From: Gbouff1 at aol.com (Gbouff1 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:44:39 EDT Subject: [Healeys] is the list working?? Message-ID: I' haven't received any messages in days. Is there still a list? **************An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221823273x1201398689/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd=Jun eExcfooterNO62) From tomfelts at windstream.net Mon Jun 22 19:23:49 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:23:49 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Shift boot clamp ring In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20090622202349.S7635.330726.root@ispmxfep10-z01> Now you have me confused. If you put the ring on first, then the shift boot with the end pointing up, how do you get the ring on? Seems the only way it will fit is pointing down and then you can't see the ring. tom ---- David Masucci wrote: > Hi Bob, > > Yea I have had the stem pointing both up and down. I like it up. I'll give > your suggestion a try. > > Thanks, > Dave > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bob Spidell" > To: "David Masucci" > Cc: > Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 8:35 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shift boot clamp ring > > > > Hi Dave, > > > > I have one on my shift lever boot. It'll fit if you put it over the stem > > on the boot before sliding the boot over the shift lever. It helps to put > > a little silicone oil on the lever beforehand. > > > > This'll bring up the old 'stem up or down' discussion. It's probably > > supposed to be down, but why bother chroming the ring if you can't see it? > > Anyway, in my experience the boot lasts a LOT longer with the stem up. > > > > > > Bob > > > > > > David Masucci wrote: > >> My BJ8 shift boot was getting a little ragged, so I decided to buy a new > >> one from Moss. I hadn't noticed it before, but Moss shows a "chrome ring" > >> for the "shift lever grommet". So I decided to get that ring too. I had > >> assumed that it slips over the stem of the shift boot around the shift > >> lever. But the ring is simply too small for that to be right. What is > >> this chrome ring for and where does it go? > >> > >> Thanks, > >> Dave > >> BJ8 > > > > ******************************************************************* > > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net > > > > ******************************************************************* > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From bspidell at comcast.net Mon Jun 22 19:49:03 2009 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:49:03 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Shift boot clamp ring In-Reply-To: <20090622202349.S7635.330726.root@ispmxfep10-z01> References: <20090622202349.S7635.330726.root@ispmxfep10-z01> Message-ID: <4A40348F.1090007@comcast.net> Put the ring over the stem of the boot first, then slide the boot--with the ring on the stem--over the shift lever. It should go either way--stem up or down--though I would expect it to be more difficult with the stem down since the shift lever is thicker at the base. bs tomfelts at windstream.net wrote: > Now you have me confused. If you put the ring on first, then the shift boot with the end pointing up, how do you get the ring on? Seems the only way it will fit is pointing down and then you can't see the ring. > > tom > ---- David Masucci wrote: >> Hi Bob, >> >> Yea I have had the stem pointing both up and down. I like it up. I'll give >> your suggestion a try. >> >> Thanks, ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From drmasucci at comcast.net Mon Jun 22 19:48:41 2009 From: drmasucci at comcast.net (David Masucci) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:48:41 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Shift boot clamp ring References: <20090622202349.S7635.330726.root@ispmxfep10-z01> Message-ID: <8C0E1BC473124041BBE85ABCDECC0BAB@lab092908> Hi Tom, I got the ring on. The stem points up and the ring fits over the stem from the top. I put the ring on the rubber stem first, then slid the boot down onto the shifter. When you look at the rubber stem it now has a chrome ring around it. Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "David Masucci" ; Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 9:23 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shift boot clamp ring > Now you have me confused. If you put the ring on first, then the shift > boot with the end pointing up, how do you get the ring on? Seems the only > way it will fit is pointing down and then you can't see the ring. > > tom > ---- David Masucci wrote: >> Hi Bob, >> >> Yea I have had the stem pointing both up and down. I like it up. I'll >> give >> your suggestion a try. >> >> Thanks, >> Dave >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Bob Spidell" >> To: "David Masucci" >> Cc: >> Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 8:35 PM >> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shift boot clamp ring >> >> >> > Hi Dave, >> > >> > I have one on my shift lever boot. It'll fit if you put it over the >> > stem >> > on the boot before sliding the boot over the shift lever. It helps to >> > put >> > a little silicone oil on the lever beforehand. >> > >> > This'll bring up the old 'stem up or down' discussion. It's probably >> > supposed to be down, but why bother chroming the ring if you can't see >> > it? >> > Anyway, in my experience the boot lasts a LOT longer with the stem up. >> > >> > >> > Bob >> > >> > >> > David Masucci wrote: >> >> My BJ8 shift boot was getting a little ragged, so I decided to buy a >> >> new >> >> one from Moss. I hadn't noticed it before, but Moss shows a "chrome >> >> ring" >> >> for the "shift lever grommet". So I decided to get that ring too. I >> >> had >> >> assumed that it slips over the stem of the shift boot around the shift >> >> lever. But the ring is simply too small for that to be right. What is >> >> this chrome ring for and where does it go? >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> Dave >> >> BJ8 >> > >> > ******************************************************************* >> > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net >> > >> > ******************************************************************* >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net >> >> http://www.team.net/archive From jstmorris at yahoo.com Mon Jun 22 19:59:25 2009 From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:59:25 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] is the list working?? Message-ID: <594538.15603.qm@web30308.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Yes, the List is working. But with the AHCA Conclave going on, some of the more vocal list members are "off line" or otherwise disposed. :-) I notice you are using AOL and that has been noted as being a problem. I do not know the exact reasons but if you head for the List Archives, you may find the previous discussions. Just use this link which is found at the bottom of all list pages. http://www.team.net/archive --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7 J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --- On Mon, 6/22/09, Gbouff1 at aol.com wrote: From: Gbouff1 at aol.com Subject: [Healeys] is the list working?? To: healeys at autox.team.net Received: Monday, June 22, 2009, 8:44 PM I' haven't received any messages in days. Is there still a list? **************An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221823273x1201398689/aol?redir=http ://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd=Jun eExcfooterNO62) Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as jstmorris at yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive __________________________________________________________________ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/ From sbyers at ec.rr.com Mon Jun 22 20:26:33 2009 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:26:33 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Report from Conclave Message-ID: <20090623022633.OY265.184697.root@cdptpa-web23-z02> Hello,Healeyphiles - George & Sherry Haywood and I left home in eastern North Carolina last Wednesday and headed north for Conclave. We decided to deviate from a direct route and drive the two BJ8s around New England on the way. The winter-damaged two-lanes in New Hampshire, Maine, and Quebec were very bad -- severely potholed and broken. Apparently, I broke a rear spring leaf negotiating those roads and somewhere along the way the front edge of it managed to trap the hardline to my right rear brake and cut it. I felt the pedal go down as I braked about a hundred miles out from Kingston. After peening the end of the broken line, I continued O.K. into Kingston with three hydraulic and one hand brake and some careful driving, aided by relatively light traffic on Sunday. The good news is that Bob Yule and his Autofarm crew set up to do repairs in the hotel parking lot during Conclave. They made me a new brakeline on the spot. I hadn't seen such a service at Conclave previously, but it's a great idea. There were cars lined up four deep all day long waiting on the services. Kudos to the Conclave organizers and to Bob and Autofarm for a great job! Longtime list members Mike Salter and Michael Oritt gave a most interesting presentation today on their experiences driving AHX-12 (which was on hand for show and tell) in the Targa Newfoundland. The very first production Austin-Healey is on display in the hotel atrium. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA From shop at justbrits.com Mon Jun 22 20:51:55 2009 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:51:55 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] is the list working?? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <> Yes, Geoff. You fall into the POS aol category!!! Check recent Archives. Only ONE "cure"!!! Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com From rwegner at synapse.net Mon Jun 22 20:55:24 2009 From: rwegner at synapse.net (Richard Wegner) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:55:24 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Suggestions for assembly order Message-ID: Hi, A while ago there was mention on this list of someone who had put together a list of assembly steps when putting your Healey back together that would save time and frustration. For example those things that should be put in the engine bay before putting on the air ducting hose. If someone could direct me to a web site or the person who put together this list of assembly instructions I would be very grateful. Cheers, Richard Wegner From shop at justbrits.com Mon Jun 22 20:59:52 2009 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:59:52 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] dented oil pan In-Reply-To: <959040.39483.qm@web30302.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <> And which you provided me Scott, a goodly number of years ago (and AGAIN, THANKS !!!!!) http://www.justbrits.com/sump/sumpplate.htm Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com From healeydoc at verizon.net Mon Jun 22 21:09:16 2009 From: healeydoc at verizon.net (healeydoc at verizon.net) Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:09:16 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Suggestions for assembly order In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: There is a sarticle on our web site that I pu together on dis asembly and re assembly. http://britishcarspecialists.com/Restoration- Facts.pdf David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialis.com On Jun 22, 2009, at 7:55 PM, Richard Wegner wrote: > Hi, > > A while ago there was mention on this list of someone who had put > together a list of assembly steps when putting your Healey back > together that would save time and frustration. For example those > things that should be put in the engine bay before putting on the > air ducting hose. > > If someone could direct me to a web site or the person who put > together this list of assembly instructions I would be very grateful. > > Cheers, > Richard Wegner > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healeydoc at verizon.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From ampole at hotmail.com Tue Jun 23 03:06:06 2009 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:06:06 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Midlands Concours 2009 at Warwick Message-ID: Guys Only took a few photos as too busy talking and looking, but heres a few pics of the Midland Concours held at Warwick town centre. Theres the David Shale 100s, Pat Moss's URX 727 ... http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=6099590 Cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ Get the best of MSN on your mobile http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/147991039/direct/01/ From ggilliam at usol.com Tue Jun 23 05:17:04 2009 From: ggilliam at usol.com (ggilliam at usol.com) Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:17:04 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Modified BN2 Message-ID: <62d43b48bbd75fccce2726d19fcd0342@usol.com> While at the Back to the 50's car show in Minneapolis last weekend I saw a very rough BN2 that had been modified with a Triumph GT6 hardtop....and a toyota V6 engine. Like a rat rod, no weld finishing or paint, rust in the usual places...but the owner was happy and talked freely with the many who stopped to look. I took a couple pics I will send to John later if he would like, still on the road (the camera will not communicate with Win2000 on the laptop). It's a beautiful summer day in the U.P., one of the three possible days of summer! Gordy BN4 '39 Chev in progress From ah3000me at gmail.com Tue Jun 23 06:27:18 2009 From: ah3000me at gmail.com (Tom) Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:27:18 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Report from Conclave In-Reply-To: <20090623022633.OY265.184697.root@cdptpa-web23-z02> References: <20090623022633.OY265.184697.root@cdptpa-web23-z02> Message-ID: The roads in Maine have been in bad shape for the past few years, and it looks like it's going to get worse: http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/newsupdate.php?updates/maine-dot-to-cancel-most-maintenance-paving - Tom On Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 10:26 PM, BJ8 Healeys wrote: > Hello,Healeyphiles - > > George & Sherry Haywood and I left home in eastern North Carolina last > Wednesday and headed north for Conclave. We decided to deviate from a > direct route and drive the two BJ8s around New England on the way. The > winter-damaged two-lanes in New Hampshire, Maine, and Quebec were very bad > -- severely potholed and broken. Apparently, I broke a rear spring leaf > negotiating those roads and somewhere along the way the front edge of it > managed to trap the hardline to my right rear brake and cut it. I felt the > pedal go down as I braked about a hundred miles out from Kingston. > After peening the end of the broken line, I continued O.K. into Kingston > with three hydraulic and one hand brake and some careful driving, aided by > relatively light traffic on Sunday. > > The good news is that Bob Yule and his Autofarm crew set up to do repairs > in the hotel parking lot during Conclave. They made me a new brakeline on > the spot. I hadn't seen such a service at Conclave previously, but it's a > great idea. There were cars lined up four deep all day long waiting on the > services. Kudos to the Conclave organizers and to Bob and Autofarm for a > great job! > > Longtime list members Mike Salter and Michael Oritt gave a most interesting > presentation today on their experiences driving AHX-12 (which was on hand > for show and tell) in the Targa Newfoundland. The very first production > Austin-Healey is on display in the hotel atrium. > > Steve Byers > HBJ8L/36666 > BJ8 Registry > Havelock, NC USA > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as ah3000me at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From dcongleton at embarqmail.com Tue Jun 23 07:26:41 2009 From: dcongleton at embarqmail.com (Dallas Congleton) Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:26:41 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Report from Conclave References: <20090623022633.OY265.184697.root@cdptpa-web23-z02> Message-ID: <99C3ED8357234F12A6E79CA8A20FAFB7@your4dacd0ea75> I thought that all the jillions of stimulus money that has disappeared was going to be "readily" available and spent on infrastructure projects :^) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 8:27 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Report from Conclave > The roads in Maine have been in bad shape for the past few years, and it > looks like it's going to get worse: > http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/newsupdate.php?updates/maine-dot-to-cancel-most-maintenance-paving From ttaylor33 at twcny.rr.com Tue Jun 23 15:14:16 2009 From: ttaylor33 at twcny.rr.com (todd taylor) Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:14:16 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] shop in Philly Message-ID: <4A4145A8.80504@twcny.rr.com> What's the shop near Philly , PA that works n Healey's?? I was told about it on Saturday.. That's what the descriptions was "near Philly PA... He didn't know that name, says does nice work.. From bspidell at comcast.net Tue Jun 23 16:04:36 2009 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:04:36 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Question (not Healey-specific, but possibly relevant) Message-ID: <4A415174.60603@comcast.net> Listers, I've never liked or used products that make tires look glossy black (like some detailers do). However, my cars' tires have become faded and stained from brake dust and car wash and I'd like to at least restore a 'new tire' look. Can anyone recommend any products that will make tires look sorta new, but not garishly black and shiny? TIA, Bob ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Tue Jun 23 16:20:30 2009 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com) Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:20:30 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Question (not Healey-specific, but possibly relevant) In-Reply-To: <4A415174.60603@comcast.net> References: <4A415174.60603@comcast.net> Message-ID: Dri Wash N Guard Tire and Trim Treatment cleans the rubber and leaves a "new tire" look to the rubber. Not glossy, not flat. I use it on my cars and swear by it. have not seen anything else that comes close to making a tire look like this. No financial interest, yada, yada, yada. Just Google "Dri Wash N Guard". Mike MacLean 56 BN2 60 AN5 On Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 3:04 PM, Bob Spidell wrote: > Listers, > > I've never liked or used products that make tires look glossy black (like > some detailers do). However, my cars' tires have become faded and stained > from brake dust and car wash and I'd like to at least restore a 'new tire' > look. Can anyone recommend any products that will make tires look sorta > new, but not garishly black and shiny? > > TIA, > Bob > > ******************************************************************* > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Tue Jun 23 16:28:43 2009 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com) Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:28:43 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Rear Brake Shoes Message-ID: Can anyone tell me why the rear brake shoes sets for my BN2 on sale by Moss at the moment are $40 and a liner and rivet sets for the same shoes is almost $100? Mike Maclean 56 BN2 60 AN5 From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Tue Jun 23 16:28:43 2009 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com) Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:28:43 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Rear Brake Shoes Message-ID: Can anyone tell me why the rear brake shoes sets for my BN2 on sale by Moss at the moment are $40 and a liner and rivet sets for the same shoes is almost $100? Mike Maclean 56 BN2 60 AN5 From glemon at neb.rr.com Tue Jun 23 16:49:37 2009 From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon) Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:49:37 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Question (not Healey-specific, but possibly relevant) In-Reply-To: <4A415174.60603@comcast.net> References: <4A415174.60603@comcast.net> Message-ID: <7A48931F9BEC48F6B0C25CB79BF6E8D0@GregPC> Try Westley's Bleche White--it makes look like black rubber, not shiny black rubber--it is in most of the chain parts stores, at least in my area, Greg Lemon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Spidell" To: "healeylist" Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 5:04 PM Subject: [Healeys] Question (not Healey-specific, but possibly relevant) > Listers, > > I've never liked or used products that make tires look glossy black (like > some detailers do). However, my cars' tires have become faded and stained > from brake dust and car wash and I'd like to at least restore a 'new tire' > look. Can anyone recommend any products that will make tires look sorta > new, but not garishly black and shiny? > > TIA, > Bob > > ******************************************************************* > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net > > ******************************************************************* > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as glemon at neb.rr.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Tue Jun 23 17:02:31 2009 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:02:31 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Question (not Healey-specific, but possibly relevant) References: <4A415174.60603@comcast.net> <7A48931F9BEC48F6B0C25CB79BF6E8D0@GregPC> Message-ID: <002401c9f456$b09f6250$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Wonder what the Bleach does to the wire wheels and nipples? Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Lemon" To: "Bob Spidell" ; "healeylist" Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 6:49 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Question (not Healey-specific, but possibly relevant) > Try Westley's Bleche White--it makes look like black rubber, not shiny > black rubber--it is in most of the chain parts stores, at least in my > area, Greg Lemon > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bob Spidell" > To: "healeylist" > Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 5:04 PM > Subject: [Healeys] Question (not Healey-specific, but possibly relevant) > > >> Listers, >> >> I've never liked or used products that make tires look glossy black (like >> some detailers do). However, my cars' tires have become faded and >> stained from brake dust and car wash and I'd like to at least restore a >> 'new tire' look. Can anyone recommend any products that will make tires >> look sorta new, but not garishly black and shiny? >> >> TIA, >> Bob >> >> ******************************************************************* >> Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net >> >> ******************************************************************* >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as glemon at neb.rr.com >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as lapierrem at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net Tue Jun 23 17:16:54 2009 From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock) Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:16:54 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Suggestions for assembly order Message-ID: <527051.7926.qm@web83305.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Richard Wegner ... If you have my book Tech Talk ref. to pages 75 77 129 187 199 Norman Nock P.S this book now has 275 pages --- On Mon, 6/22/09, Richard Wegner wrote: From: Richard Wegner Subject: [Healeys] Suggestions for assembly order To: healeys at autox.team.net Date: Monday, June 22, 2009, 7:55 PM Hi, A while ago there was mention on this list of someone who had put together a list of assembly steps when putting your Healey back together that would save time and frustration. For example those things that should be put in the engine bay before putting on the air ducting hose. If someone could direct me to a web site or the person who put together this list of assembly instructions I would be very grateful. Cheers, Richard Wegner Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as sjnnock at sbcglobal.net http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue Jun 23 17:27:03 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:27:03 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Question (not Healey-specific, but possibly relevant) In-Reply-To: <4A415174.60603@comcast.net> References: <4A415174.60603@comcast.net> Message-ID: Bob - give them a good scrubbing with a stiff nylon brush, soap and water. Works like a charm, and you get a workout at the same time. - Alan On 6/24/09, Bob Spidell wrote: > Listers, > > I've never liked or used products that make tires look glossy black (like > some > detailers do). However, my cars' tires have become faded and stained from > brake > dust and car wash and I'd like to at least restore a 'new tire' look. Can > anyone recommend any products that will make tires look sorta new, but not > garishly black and shiny? > > TIA, > Bob > > ******************************************************************* > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net > > ******************************************************************* > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From dwflagg at juno.com Tue Jun 23 18:11:27 2009 From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg) Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:11:27 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BMC AM Radio Message-ID: <20090623.201127.2784.0.dwflagg> I have a working, rust free, reverse polarity, BMC push button AM radio for the BJ8. Pictures available. If you have an interest please contact me off the list. Thanks. Doug ____________________________________________________________ Digital Photography - Click Now. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTDvmRWCdA1yeFPdXRX0fNANhcrype8f4ffFbolFvVlenwUUFnfZHS/ From tomfelts at windstream.net Tue Jun 23 18:27:55 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:27:55 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Question (not Healey-specific, but possibly relevant) In-Reply-To: <4A415174.60603@comcast.net> Message-ID: <20090623192755.V7JHF.608274.root@ispmxfep15-z02> Armor-All? ---- Bob Spidell wrote: > Listers, > > I've never liked or used products that make tires look glossy black (like some > detailers do). However, my cars' tires have become faded and stained from brake > dust and car wash and I'd like to at least restore a 'new tire' look. Can > anyone recommend any products that will make tires look sorta new, but not > garishly black and shiny? > > TIA, > Bob > > ******************************************************************* > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net > > ******************************************************************* > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From bighealey at astound.net Tue Jun 23 18:45:21 2009 From: bighealey at astound.net (John Soderling) Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:45:21 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Question (not Healey-specific, but possibly relevant) References: <20090623192755.V7JHF.608274.root@ispmxfep15-z02> Message-ID: <02BCE3DD4E9E4126A41BDF0400587ED0@Soderling> All those tire dressings are nice as long as you or friends don't brush any clothing against the tire - it will leave a nice black smudge on your pants that is very hard to wash out. I don't use the stuff any more. Vrooom vrooom, John ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Bob Spidell" ; "healeylist" Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 5:27 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Question (not Healey-specific, but possibly relevant) > Armor-All? > > > ---- Bob Spidell wrote: >> Listers, >> >> I've never liked or used products that make tires look glossy black (like >> some >> detailers do). However, my cars' tires have become faded and stained >> from brake >> dust and car wash and I'd like to at least restore a 'new tire' look. >> Can >> anyone recommend any products that will make tires look sorta new, but >> not >> garishly black and shiny? >> >> TIA, >> Bob >> >> ******************************************************************* >> Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net >> >> ******************************************************************* >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bighealey at astound.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Tue Jun 23 18:57:46 2009 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:57:46 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Question (not Healey-specific, but possibly relevant) In-Reply-To: <02BCE3DD4E9E4126A41BDF0400587ED0@Soderling> References: <20090623192755.V7JHF.608274.root@ispmxfep15-z02> <02BCE3DD4E9E4126A41BDF0400587ED0@Soderling> Message-ID: <471534970906231757r7795efecq1d518d62dd80972@mail.gmail.com> That's why I use the meguiar's product, no nasty after-marks and no smeg on your rear wheel areas. It soaks in to the product area and does not release well at all. I use it on my rubber pumper JH and sit on said rubber bumper all the time. It's brilliant! Jody On Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 5:45 PM, John Soderling wrote: > All those tire dressings are nice as long as you or friends don't brush any > clothing against the tire - it will leave a nice black smudge on your pants > that is very hard to wash out. I don't use the stuff any more. > Vrooom vrooom, > John > > ----- Original Message ----- From: > To: "Bob Spidell" ; "healeylist" > > Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 5:27 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Question (not Healey-specific, but possibly relevant) > > >> Armor-All? >> >> >> ---- Bob Spidell wrote: >>> >>> Listers, >>> >>> I've never liked or used products that make tires look glossy black (like >>> some >>> detailers do). However, my cars' tires have become faded and stained >>> from brake >>> dust and car wash and I'd like to at least restore a 'new tire' look. Can >>> anyone recommend any products that will make tires look sorta new, but >>> not >>> garishly black and shiny? >>> >>> TIA, >>> Bob >>> >>> ******************************************************************* >>> Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net >>> >>> ******************************************************************* >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> >>> Healeys at autox.team.net >>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >>> >>> You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net >>> >>> http://www.team.net/archive >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as bighealey at astound.net >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jodyfkerr at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) 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 drmasucci at comcast.net Tue Jun 23 20:10:14 2009 From: drmasucci at comcast.net (David Masucci) Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:10:14 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] What's wrong with this picture References: <20090623192755.V7JHF.608274.root@ispmxfep15-z02><02BCE3DD4E9E4126A41BDF0400587ED0@Soderling> <471534970906231757r7795efecq1d518d62dd80972@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Okay take a look at this Sprite on Ebay. What's wrong with the engine?? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-Austin-Healey-Sprite-62K-MI-1-Owner-CA-Mk-4-IV_W0QQitemZ280359270543QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item4146b6f88f&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 Dave BJ8 From tomfelts at windstream.net Tue Jun 23 20:16:17 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:16:17 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Question (not Healey-specific, but possibly relevant) In-Reply-To: <02BCE3DD4E9E4126A41BDF0400587ED0@Soderling> Message-ID: <20090623211617.LV3UW.610390.root@ispmxfep15-z02> If your friend is walking that close to your car, he/she is too close:):) ---- John Soderling wrote: > All those tire dressings are nice as long as you or friends don't brush any > clothing against the tire - it will leave a nice black smudge on your pants > that is very hard to wash out. I don't use the stuff any more. > Vrooom vrooom, > John > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: "Bob Spidell" ; "healeylist" > > Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 5:27 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Question (not Healey-specific, but possibly relevant) > > > > Armor-All? > > > > > > ---- Bob Spidell wrote: > >> Listers, > >> > >> I've never liked or used products that make tires look glossy black (like > >> some > >> detailers do). However, my cars' tires have become faded and stained > >> from brake > >> dust and car wash and I'd like to at least restore a 'new tire' look. > >> Can > >> anyone recommend any products that will make tires look sorta new, but > >> not > >> garishly black and shiny? > >> > >> TIA, > >> Bob > >> > >> ******************************************************************* > >> Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net > >> > >> ******************************************************************* > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >> > >> Healeys at autox.team.net > >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >> > >> You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > >> > >> http://www.team.net/archive > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as bighealey at astound.net > > > > http://www.team.net/archive From linwoodrose at mac.com Tue Jun 23 20:22:10 2009 From: linwoodrose at mac.com (Linwood H Rose) Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:22:10 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] What's wrong with this picture In-Reply-To: References: <20090623192755.V7JHF.608274.root@ispmxfep15-z02> <02BCE3DD4E9E4126A41BDF0400587ED0@Soderling> <471534970906231757r7795efecq1d518d62dd80972@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Among many other things, do you mean the upside down carbs? Lin 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast" 1959 AN5 Bugeye On Jun 23, 2009, at 10:10 PM, David Masucci wrote: > Okay take a look at this Sprite on Ebay. What's wrong with the > engine?? > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-Austin-Healey-Sprite-62K-MI-1-Owner-CA-Mk-4-IV_W0QQitemZ280359270543QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item4146b6f88f&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 > > Dave > > BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as linwoodrose at mac.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From Waschu2 at charter.net Tue Jun 23 20:32:52 2009 From: Waschu2 at charter.net (Wayne) Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:32:52 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] What's wrong with this picture Message-ID: <4A419054.3010009@charter.net> Hi, Actually that is a rare OZ model sprite with the upside down carburetors so the fuel stays in when down under. Wayne From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca Tue Jun 23 20:34:44 2009 From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek Sharp) Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:34:44 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] What's wrong with this picture References: <20090623192755.V7JHF.608274.root@ispmxfep15-z02><02BCE3DD4E9E4126A41BDF0400587ED0@Soderling><471534970906231757r7795efecq1d518d62dd80972@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Ahhh, one of the export specs for the southern hemisphere! Mirek ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Masucci" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 10:10 PM Subject: [Healeys] What's wrong with this picture > Okay take a look at this Sprite on Ebay. What's wrong with the engine?? > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-Austin-Healey-Sprite-62K-MI-1-Owner-CA-Mk-4-IV_W0QQitemZ280359270543QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item4146b6f88f&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 > > Dave > > BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca > > http://www.team.net/archive From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca Tue Jun 23 21:01:27 2009 From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek Sharp) Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:01:27 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] unsubscribing Message-ID: hi guys, I am just leaving for some vacation and want to unsubscribe for a few weeks. I have done this before, but somehow I cannot seem to do it now. I have the link to majordomo - and that goes through OK. I then put "unsubscribe healeys" (without the quotes) in the body of the email, not the subject line, using plain text, not HTML. I get a reply saying the server does not recognize the list "healeys" Any suggestions? Mirek From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca Tue Jun 23 21:10:33 2009 From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek Sharp) Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:10:33 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] ignore last request Message-ID: I remembered - no need to unsubscribe - just disable delivery for a few weeks Sorry to bother everyone Do not reply, I am disabling delivery right now. Mirek From healeymanjim at hansencc.net Tue Jun 23 21:11:31 2009 From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net) Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:11:31 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?Fw=3A_Breakthrough_In_Electrical_Theory?= Message-ID: <20090624031131.5895.qmail@server278.com> passed to me. thought the list might enjoy. hjim > > > > > > Being a Healey driver, you have probably seen this one before, in any case, it does put forward a new perspective on how electricity works . . . for British cars that is. > > > > > > 'ELECTRICAL THEORY BY JOSEPH LUCAS' > > > > Positive ground depends on proper circuit functioning, which is the > > transmission of negative ions by retention of the visible spectral > > manifestation known as "smoke".. > > > > Smoke is the thing that makes electrical circuits work. We know this to be > > true because every time one lets the smoke out of an electrical circuit, it > > stops working. This can be verified repeatedly through empirical testing. > > > > For example, if one places a copper bar across the terminals of a battery, > > prodigious quantities of smoke are liberated and the battery shortly ceases > > to function. In addition, if one observes smoke escaping from an electrical > > component such as a Lucas voltage regulator, it will also be observed that > > the component no longer functions. The logic is elementary and inescapable! > > > > The function of the wiring harness is to conduct the smoke from one device > > to another. When the wiring springs a leak and lets all the smoke out of > > the system, nothing works afterward. > > > > Starter motors were considered unsuitable for British motorcycles for some > > time largely because they consumed large quantities of smoke, requiring > > very unsightly large wires. > > > > It has been reported that Lucas electrical components are possibly more > > prone to electrical leakage than their Bosch, Japanese or American > > counterparts. Experts point out that this is because Lucas is British, and > > all things British leak. British engines leak oil, British shock absorbers, > > hydraulic forks and disk brake systems leak fluid, British tires leak air > > and British Intelligence leaks national defense secrets. > > > > Therefore, it follows that British electrical systems must leak smoke. > > Once again, the logic is clear and inescapable. > > > > In conclusion, the basic concept of transmission of electrical energy in > > the form of smoke provides a logical explanation of the mysteries of > > electrical components - especially British units manufactured by Joseph > > Lucas, Ltd. > > > > And remember: "A gentleman does not motor about after dark." Joseph Lucas > > (1842-1903) > > > > Now you know all about it.....having owned an Austin-Healey, I am quite > > familiar with leaks and Lucas, Prince of Darkness....DH > > > > > > -------------------- > > Download the [LINK: > > http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000004] > > AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your fingertips. From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue Jun 23 21:29:12 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:29:12 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] What's wrong with this picture In-Reply-To: References: <20090623192755.V7JHF.608274.root@ispmxfep15-z02> <02BCE3DD4E9E4126A41BDF0400587ED0@Soderling> <471534970906231757r7795efecq1d518d62dd80972@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: You are confused, this is easily explained. The problem is you are viewing this page from Australia. If you viewed the web page in the northern hemisphere the carburetors would be seen to be on the other way around. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 10:10 AM, David Masucci wrote: > Okay take a look at this Sprite on Ebay. What's wrong with the engine?? > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-Austin-Healey-Sprite-62K-MI-1-Owner-CA-Mk-4-IV_W0QQitemZ280359270543QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item4146b6f88f&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 > > Dave > > BJ8 From austin.healey at gmail.com Tue Jun 23 21:33:49 2009 From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Healey List) Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:33:49 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Breakthrough In Electrical Theory In-Reply-To: <20090624031131.5895.qmail@server278.com> References: <20090624031131.5895.qmail@server278.com> Message-ID: <95DDC2D2-4419-408E-8CBF-23FDD5870723@gmail.com> Lucas also manufactured vacuum cleaners, although I've never seen one. Apparently, they were the only Lucas product which didn't suck... > passed to me. thought the list might enjoy. hjim >> >> >> Being a Healey driver, you have probably seen this one before, in >> any case, it does put forward a new perspective on how electricity >> works . . . for British cars that is. >>> >>> >>> 'ELECTRICAL THEORY BY JOSEPH LUCAS' >>> >>> Positive ground depends on proper circuit functioning, which is the >>> transmission of negative ions by retention of the visible spectral >>> manifestation known as "smoke".. >>> >>> Smoke is the thing that makes electrical circuits work. We know >>> this to be >>> true because every time one lets the smoke out of an electrical >>> circuit, it >>> stops working. This can be verified repeatedly through empirical >>> testing. >>> >>> For example, if one places a copper bar across the terminals of a >>> battery, >>> prodigious quantities of smoke are liberated and the battery >>> shortly ceases >>> to function. In addition, if one observes smoke escaping from an >>> electrical >>> component such as a Lucas voltage regulator, it will also be >>> observed that >>> the component no longer functions. The logic is elementary and >>> inescapable! >>> >>> The function of the wiring harness is to conduct the smoke from >>> one device >>> to another. When the wiring springs a leak and lets all the smoke >>> out of >>> the system, nothing works afterward. >>> >>> Starter motors were considered unsuitable for British motorcycles >>> for some >>> time largely because they consumed large quantities of smoke, >>> requiring >>> very unsightly large wires. >>> >>> It has been reported that Lucas electrical components are possibly >>> more >>> prone to electrical leakage than their Bosch, Japanese or American >>> counterparts. Experts point out that this is because Lucas is >>> British, and >>> all things British leak. British engines leak oil, British shock >>> absorbers, >>> hydraulic forks and disk brake systems leak fluid, British tires >>> leak air >>> and British Intelligence leaks national defense secrets. >>> >>> Therefore, it follows that British electrical systems must leak >>> smoke. >>> Once again, the logic is clear and inescapable. >>> >>> In conclusion, the basic concept of transmission of electrical >>> energy in >>> the form of smoke provides a logical explanation of the mysteries of >>> electrical components - especially British units manufactured by >>> Joseph >>> Lucas, Ltd. >>> >>> And remember: "A gentleman does not motor about after dark." >>> Joseph Lucas >>> (1842-1903) >>> >>> Now you know all about it.....having owned an Austin-Healey, I am >>> quite >>> familiar with leaks and Lucas, Prince of Darkness.... From sbyers at ec.rr.com Tue Jun 23 21:35:22 2009 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:35:22 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] shop in Philly In-Reply-To: <4A4145A8.80504@twcny.rr.com> Message-ID: <20090624033522.HPU6X.198014.root@cdptpa-web25-z01> Todd, British Motor Corp. is a restoration shop in Basking Ridge, New Jersey and/or on North Front Street in Philadelphia. The head guy is Knut Holzer. Is that the place you're thinking of? Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA ---- todd taylor wrote: > What's the shop near Philly , PA that works n Healey's?? I was told > about it on Saturday.. > That's what the descriptions was "near Philly PA... He didn't know that > name, says does nice work.. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as sbyers at ec.rr.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From healeymanjim at hansencc.net Wed Jun 24 00:05:53 2009 From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net) Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:05:53 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?electrical_problem?= Message-ID: <20090624060553.7272.qmail@server278.com> a club member's healey has a problem. the generator charging light does not go out until about 24/25 hundred RPM. generator or control box, or both? hjim From healey.nut at gmail.com Wed Jun 24 00:21:05 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:21:05 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] electrical problem In-Reply-To: <20090624060553.7272.qmail@server278.com> References: <20090624060553.7272.qmail@server278.com> Message-ID: Open VR box, file and adjust contacts. That should fix it. On 6/24/09, healeymanjim at hansencc.net wrote: > a club member's healey has a problem. the generator charging light does > not go out until about 24/25 hundred RPM. generator or control box, or > both? hjim > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From ktee20 at gmail.com Wed Jun 24 01:33:53 2009 From: ktee20 at gmail.com (keith taylor) Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:33:53 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] What's wrong with this picture In-Reply-To: References: <20090623192755.V7JHF.608274.root@ispmxfep15-z02> <02BCE3DD4E9E4126A41BDF0400587ED0@Soderling> <471534970906231757r7795efecq1d518d62dd80972@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <5a607cf80906240033m4f959450o84f27530a1687a61@mail.gmail.com> Pretty cool updraught ! carbys only a " Lucas " fuel pump could handle this situation Keith Taylor WAMBERAL OZ BN1 BN2 100M......if I ever finish them 2009/6/24 David Masucci > Okay take a look at this Sprite on Ebay. What's wrong with the engine?? > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-Austin-Healey-Sprite-62K-MI-1-Owner-CA-Mk-4-IV_W0QQitemZ280359270543QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item4146b6f88f&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 > > Dave > > BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as ktee20 at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From healeyrick at yahoo.com Wed Jun 24 03:17:25 2009 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:17:25 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Conclave 2009 Pictures Message-ID: <704080.7409.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Looks like everyone's having a great time. Thanks for taking time to post, Bob. Rick --- On Sun, 6/21/09, bj7ah wrote: From: bj7ah Subject: [Healeys] Conclave 2009 Pictures To: "Healey" Date: Sunday, June 21, 2009, 11:09 PM Hi Everyone on the list, Conclave 2009 pictures are posted at this web address. http://picasaweb.google.com/ahconclave Bob Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyrick at yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Wed Jun 24 04:18:25 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:18:25 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave 2009 Pictures In-Reply-To: <7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA0104216259@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win> References: <1245640172.4977.2.camel@rob-laptop> <7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA0104216259@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win> Message-ID: Patrick - >From where you are do the pictures look upside down? Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 12:04 PM, Quinn, Patrick < Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au> wrote: > G'day Bob > > Many thanks for sending the link to the list. It is really wonderful to see > what's happening from the other side of the world. > > Best wishes > > Patrick Quinn > Sydney, Australia From tomfelts at windstream.net Wed Jun 24 05:00:39 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 6:00:39 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] shop in Philly In-Reply-To: <20090624033522.HPU6X.198014.root@cdptpa-web25-z01> Message-ID: <20090624060039.AGRUJ.612334.root@ispmxfep15-z02> There is a guy named Terry Lippencott in Pa, not too far from Philla. I know he does a lot of Brit car work---and a lot with Jags, and is very well thought of. Think he does Healeys also. Could be him. tom ---- BJ8 Healeys wrote: > Todd, British Motor Corp. is a restoration shop in Basking Ridge, New Jersey and/or on North Front Street in Philadelphia. The head guy is Knut Holzer. Is that the place you're thinking of? > > Steve Byers > HBJ8L/36666 > BJ8 Registry > Havelock, NC USA > ---- todd taylor wrote: > > What's the shop near Philly , PA that works n Healey's?? I was told > > about it on Saturday.. > > That's what the descriptions was "near Philly PA... He didn't know that > > name, says does nice work.. > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as sbyers at ec.rr.com > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From shop at justbrits.com Wed Jun 24 05:53:06 2009 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:53:06 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] unsubscribing In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4A4213A2.4080704@justbrits.com> From mgcharlie at comcast.net Wed Jun 24 06:14:49 2009 From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin) Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:14:49 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] shop in Philly In-Reply-To: <4A4145A8.80504@twcny.rr.com> References: <4A4145A8.80504@twcny.rr.com> Message-ID: <4A4218B9.4000903@comcast.net> There's Ragtops & Roadsters in Perkasie http://www.ragtops.com/ and Ken Beck is in the Allentown area. Sorry, I don't know the name of his shop. todd taylor wrote: > What's the shop near Philly , PA that works n Healey's?? I was told > about it on Saturday.. > That's what the descriptions was "near Philly PA... He didn't know > that name, says does nice work.. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mgcharlie at comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca Wed Jun 24 06:16:56 2009 From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek Sharp) Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:16:56 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] unsubscribing References: <4A4213A2.4080704@justbrits.com> Message-ID: Ed, Thanks for being as big a dick with me as you are with everyone else, I would hate to get special treatment. Mirek ----- Original Message ----- From: Ed's Shop To: Mirek Sharp Cc: Healey List Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 7:53 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] unsubscribing There ARE times I REALLY wonder about how SMART some Listers REALLY are, Mirek !?!?!?!? <> 1st, majordome HAS been DEAD for quite some time. 2nd, guess you did NOT save with the 'welcome to healeys' CHANGE of programs that MJB did. 3rd, you haven't sent MJB a donation in a while. 4th, you haven't been able to READ what is at the bottom of EVERY List mail you receive, huh? 5th, you do NOT have to 'unsubscribe', you may opt to just "disable" mail delivery!!! 6th, best keep the www addy of #5 so you can "enable" your "disabled" mail delivery - LOL !!!! Have a GREAT time on your vacation !!!!! Ed From shop at justbrits.com Wed Jun 24 06:23:28 2009 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:23:28 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] unsubscribing In-Reply-To: References: <4A4213A2.4080704@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4A421AC0.5010508@justbrits.com> /jddIg5: Permission denied From qualitas.jack at gmail.com Wed Jun 24 08:15:40 2009 From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman) Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:15:40 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Breakthrough In Electrical Theory Message-ID: <48720d20906240715p22f86accr2a41c17f2a7997bf@mail.gmail.com> No problem when smoking your electrics. Just get a *NOS Lucas Replacement Wiring Harness Smoke Kit* They can be found at http://www3.telus.net/bc_triumph_registry/smoke.htm They were originally offered on eBay. Naturally the usual disclaimer applies: I have not financial etc... Jack From mandmschneider at comcast.net Wed Jun 24 09:07:32 2009 From: mandmschneider at comcast.net (Mark Schneider) Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:07:32 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Seat Belts Message-ID: Good morning Healey Folk, I would like to add some temporary seat belts for the two occasional "kiddie" seats in my BJ8. My grand kids would love to go for a ride in Grandpa's Healey but I will not do it without some sort of substantial restraints. The car is just too open and if I am driving and one of the kids decided to move or stand up an accident could happen. Have any of the list members added such restraints (seat belts) for these rear seats? Marks 3 '66 BJ8 From gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com Wed Jun 24 10:22:05 2009 From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson) Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:22:05 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] unsubscribing In-Reply-To: <4A421AC0.5010508@justbrits.com> Message-ID: Hey Ed, Did you switch to AOL? LOL -----Original Message----- /jddIg5: Permission denied From kags at shaw.ca Wed Jun 24 10:22:24 2009 From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna) Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:22:24 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Seat Belts References: Message-ID: <262C75D4D6A9480D81AC8284A1448D38@computer> Mark: Your BJ8 may already have rear seat belt attachment points built into the centre rear of the car - can't remember at what point in production they were added. What most people don't realise is that the outer attachment points - on the rear quarter panel - were originally designed for rear belts, rather than as shoulder belt points, as most of us that have 3 - point belt sets use them for now. If you wish, I can send a couple of photos of my under construction BJ8 that will help you locate these mount points - if they're there, they're hidden under the upholstery. Otherwise, they can be seen from underneath the car. Earl Kagna Victoria, B.C. BT7 tri-carb BJ8 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Schneider" To: Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:07 AM Subject: [Healeys] Seat Belts Good morning Healey Folk, I would like to add some temporary seat belts for the two occasional "kiddie" seats in my BJ8. My grand kids would love to go for a ride in Grandpa's Healey but I will not do it without some sort of substantial restraints. The car is just too open and if I am driving and one of the kids decided to move or stand up an accident could happen. Have any of the list members added such restraints (seat belts) for these rear seats? Marks 3 '66 BJ8 Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as kags at shaw.ca http://www.team.net/archive From tahoehealey at hotmail.com Wed Jun 24 12:31:29 2009 From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn) Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:31:29 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Seat Belts In-Reply-To: <262C75D4D6A9480D81AC8284A1448D38@computer> References: <262C75D4D6A9480D81AC8284A1448D38@computer> Message-ID: Interesting, cause all tonneau covers I have seen have a hole for the shoulder belt to go through. R. Kahn > From: kags at shaw.ca > To: mandmschneider at comcast.net; healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:22:24 -0700 > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Seat Belts > > Mark: > > Your BJ8 may already have rear seat belt attachment points built into the > centre rear of the car - can't remember at what point in production they > were added. What most people don't realise is that the outer attachment > points - on the rear quarter panel - were originally designed for rear > belts, rather than as shoulder belt points, as most of us that have 3 - > point belt sets use them for now. > > If you wish, I can send a couple of photos of my under construction BJ8 that > will help you locate these mount points - if they're there, they're hidden > under the upholstery. Otherwise, they can be seen from underneath the car. > > Earl Kagna > Victoria, B.C. > BT7 tri-carb > BJ8 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mark Schneider" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:07 AM > Subject: [Healeys] Seat Belts > > > Good morning Healey Folk, > > I would like to add some temporary seat belts for the two occasional > "kiddie" seats in my BJ8. My grand kids would love to go for a ride > in Grandpa's Healey but I will not do it without some sort of > substantial restraints. The car is just too open and if I am driving > and one of the kids decided to move or stand up an accident could > happen. Have any of the list members added such restraints (seat > belts) for these rear seats? > > Marks 3 > '66 BJ8 > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as kags at shaw.ca > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tahoehealey at hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail. has ever-growing storage! Dont worry about storage limits. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Storage?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial _Storage_062009 From bj8Healey at msn.com Wed Jun 24 12:43:24 2009 From: bj8Healey at msn.com (James Sailer) Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:43:24 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Subject: Seat Belts Message-ID: Hi Mark, I did a rear seatbelt arrangement for my BJ8 for when my kids were smaller (now larger). Attached some photos. The brackets are self explanatory and were crafter out of 1/4 inch stock. The seat belts clip into the brackets so they can be installed when needed. I've shared this with the list previously and can send to others interested. Jim Sailer 66 BJ8 and kids too big for the back seat .... ><((((:> ><((((:> `7.88.74/`7.8.74/`7... ><((((:> ><((((:> ><((((:> ><((((:> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Dsc00700a.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Dsc00702a.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Dsc00704a.jpg] From bj8Healey at msn.com Wed Jun 24 13:04:12 2009 From: bj8Healey at msn.com (James Sailer) Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:04:12 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Subject: Seat Belts In-Reply-To: <116EC85A-7744-4063-BC64-79E4A787051D@comcast.net> References: <116EC85A-7744-4063-BC64-79E4A787051D@comcast.net> Message-ID: Mark, I went to a machine/fabrication shop (Farm machine/welding actually) and using a cardboard "dummy" I made and tested had them laser cut the pieces, which I then heated and bent, and then filed smooth and had powdercoated. Cheers. Jim From: Mark Schneider Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 12:46 PM To: James Sailer Subject: Re: Subject: [Healeys] Seat Belts Jim, Thank you. The design is perfect. I am on my way to Home Depot to get some stock to fabricate with. Marks 3 '66 BJ8 On Jun 24, 2009, at 11:43 AM, James Sailer wrote: Hi Mark, I did a rear seatbelt arrangement for my BJ8 for when my kids were smaller (now larger). Attached some photos. The brackets are self explanatory and were crafter out of 1/4 inch stock. The seat belts clip into the brackets so they can be installed when needed. I've shared this with the list previously and can send to others interested. Jim Sailer 66 BJ8 and kids too big for the back seat .... ><((((:> ><((((:> `7.88.74/`7.8.74/`7... ><((((:> ><((((:> ><((((:> ><((((:> From tomfelts at windstream.net Wed Jun 24 13:33:42 2009 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:33:42 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] unsubscribing In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20090624143342.5BOF3.622883.root@ispmxfep15-z02> Bet the PC police got him---(VBG) ---- Greg Wilkinson wrote: > Hey Ed, > Did you switch to AOL? > > > LOL > > -----Original Message----- > /jddIg5: Permission denied > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From coudesluijs at chello.nl Wed Jun 24 14:28:50 2009 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:28:50 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Rear Brake Shoes In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4A428C82.8080309@chello.nl> The brake shoes are probably new made in India and the liners and rivets are probably NOS containing good old asbestos. Kees Oudesluijs NL rrengineer @dslextreme.com schreef: > Can anyone tell me why the rear brake shoes sets for my BN2 on sale by Moss > at the moment are $40 and a liner and rivet sets for the same shoes is > almost $100? > Mike Maclean > 56 BN2 > 60 AN5 > _______________________________________________ > 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 coudesluijs at chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.12.89/2197 - Release Date: 06/23/09 05:54:00 From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au Wed Jun 24 23:22:22 2009 From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn) Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:22:22 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Question (not Healey-specific, but possibly relevant) In-Reply-To: <20090623192755.V7JHF.608274.root@ispmxfep15-z02> References: <4A415174.60603@comcast.net> <20090623192755.V7JHF.608274.root@ispmxfep15-z02> Message-ID: <14930BA240324D2DBAE54DD99C468C0E@PatrickQuinnPC> G'day Bob Recently I noticed that the tyres on the BN3 had taken on a distinctive bronze hue to them, which no amount of brush-on tyre finish would change to my satisfaction. Then I used a product called "Forever Black Tire Gel". It's water soluble and is easy to apply with the sponge applicator that comes in the box. The box states that it's actually a black pigment based product. Whatever is in it I am very pleased with the result and the finish is a low sheen that I like. With the incorrect spelling of tyre I assume that it's American. Do I have shares in the company? Yes of course they send me a squillion dollars for everyone I manage to sell for them. 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 tomfelts at windstream.net Sent: Wednesday, 24 June 2009 10:28 AM To: Bob Spidell; healeylist Subject: Re: [Healeys] Question (not Healey-specific, but possibly relevant) Armor-All? ---- Bob Spidell wrote: > Listers, > > I've never liked or used products that make tires look glossy black (like some > detailers do). However, my cars' tires have become faded and stained from brake > dust and car wash and I'd like to at least restore a 'new tire' look. Can > anyone recommend any products that will make tires look sorta new, but not > garishly black and shiny? > > TIA, > Bob > > ******************************************************************* > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net > > ******************************************************************* From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au Wed Jun 24 23:33:39 2009 From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn) Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:33:39 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave 2009 Pictures In-Reply-To: References: <1245640172.4977.2.camel@rob-laptop><7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA0104216259@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win> Message-ID: <62501733BE5F4355842C97CB5B17887B@PatrickQuinnPC> G'day At last! At last! Someone who finally understands that down under is actually relative from where you are standing and looking from in the universe. The only reason why the North Pole is at the top of the maps is that the North was explored first. In Australia there is any number of maps available that rightly places the South Pole on top. Too bad they got mixed up with that Sprite. 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: Wednesday, 24 June 2009 8:18 PM To: Quinn, Patrick Cc: Healey Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conclave 2009 Pictures Patrick - >From where you are do the pictures look upside down? Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 12:04 PM, Quinn, Patrick < Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au> wrote: > G'day Bob > > Many thanks for sending the link to the list. It is really wonderful to see > what's happening from the other side of the world. > > Best wishes > > Patrick Quinn > Sydney, Australia Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as p_cquinn at tpg.com.au http://www.team.net/archive From rccpl1 at yahoo.com Thu Jun 25 05:19:58 2009 From: rccpl1 at yahoo.com (john doe) Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:19:58 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] conclave Message-ID: <626347.31570.qm@web30405.mail.mud.yahoo.com> anyone have anymore pics of that blue 3000 with the white interior and the webers that is one awesome looking car .my car is presently white over red with a red interior ,thinking of an interior change after seeing that car what do you guys think of a white interior with red piping ,who would be able to do it . From mbruce6 at cogeco.ca Thu Jun 25 05:39:03 2009 From: mbruce6 at cogeco.ca (Mal Bruce) Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:39:03 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Rear Brake Shoes References: <4A428C82.8080309@chello.nl> Message-ID: Be warned, India is Canada's biggest asbestos customer. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Oudesluys" To: "rrengineer @dslextreme.com" Cc: "Austin Healey" Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 4:28 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear Brake Shoes > The brake shoes are probably new made in India and the liners and rivets > are probably NOS containing good old asbestos. > Kees Oudesluijs > NL > > > rrengineer @dslextreme.com schreef: >> Can anyone tell me why the rear brake shoes sets for my BN2 on sale by >> Moss >> at the moment are $40 and a liner and rivet sets for the same shoes is >> almost $100? >> Mike Maclean >> 56 BN2 >> 60 AN5 >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 coudesluijs at chello.nl >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.12.89/2197 - Release Date: >> 06/23/09 05:54:00 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mbruce6 at cogeco.ca > > http://www.team.net/archive -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.90/2200 - Release Date: 06/24/09 12:49:00 From bspidell at comcast.net Thu Jun 25 07:18:11 2009 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:18:11 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Question (not Healey-specific, but possibly relevant) In-Reply-To: <14930BA240324D2DBAE54DD99C468C0E@PatrickQuinnPC> References: <4A415174.60603@comcast.net> <20090623192755.V7JHF.608274.root@ispmxfep15-z02> <14930BA240324D2DBAE54DD99C468C0E@PatrickQuinnPC> Message-ID: <4A437913.7010804@comcast.net> Hi Patrick, I noticed Forever Black in a web search. I liked its description and based on your recommendation will try a bottle. Looks like another squillion dollars are coming your way (too bad they're Australian ;) bs Patrick and Caroline Quinn wrote: > G'day Bob > > Recently I noticed that the tyres on the BN3 had taken on a distinctive > bronze hue to them, which no amount of brush-on tyre finish would change to > my satisfaction. > > Then I used a product called "Forever Black Tire Gel". It's water soluble > and is easy to apply with the sponge applicator that comes in the box. The > box states that it's actually a black pigment based product. > > Whatever is in it I am very pleased with the result and the finish is a low > sheen that I like. > > With the incorrect spelling of tyre I assume that it's American. > > Do I have shares in the company? Yes of course they send me a squillion > dollars for everyone I manage to sell for them. > > 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 tomfelts at windstream.net > Sent: Wednesday, 24 June 2009 10:28 AM > To: Bob Spidell; healeylist > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Question (not Healey-specific, but possibly relevant) > > Armor-All? > > > ---- Bob Spidell wrote: >> Listers, >> >> I've never liked or used products that make tires look glossy black (like > some >> detailers do). However, my cars' tires have become faded and stained from > brake >> dust and car wash and I'd like to at least restore a 'new tire' look. Can > >> anyone recommend any products that will make tires look sorta new, but not > >> garishly black and shiny? >> >> TIA, >> Bob > ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From rwegner at synapse.net Thu Jun 25 08:28:06 2009 From: rwegner at synapse.net (Richard Wegner) Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:28:06 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Looking for full tonneau cover for a Bugeye Sprite Message-ID: Hi, I have a friend who is looking for a full tonneau cover for his 1960 Bugeye Sprite. He would prefer to find a used one that is in good condition, but will consider new if he is unable to find one. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Richard Wegner From coudesluijs at chello.nl Thu Jun 25 08:53:53 2009 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:53:53 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Rear Brake Shoes In-Reply-To: References: <4A428C82.8080309@chello.nl> Message-ID: <4A438F81.6020105@chello.nl> True, but that is probably for the home market. In Europe and I suppose in USA and Canada asbestos containing brake pads or liners are illegal except for a few specific applications. Kees Oudesluijs NL Mal Bruce schreef: > Be warned, India is Canada's biggest asbestos customer. > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Oudesluys" > To: "rrengineer @dslextreme.com" > Cc: "Austin Healey" > Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 4:28 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear Brake Shoes > > >> The brake shoes are probably new made in India and the liners and rivets >> are probably NOS containing good old asbestos. >> Kees Oudesluijs >> NL >> >> >> rrengineer @dslextreme.com schreef: >>> Can anyone tell me why the rear brake shoes sets for my BN2 on sale >>> by Moss >>> at the moment are $40 and a liner and rivet sets for the same shoes is >>> almost $100? >>> Mike Maclean >>> 56 BN2 >>> 60 AN5 >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 coudesluijs at chello.nl >>> >>> http://www.team.net/archive >>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>> >>> >>> >>> No virus found in this incoming message. >>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>> Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.12.89/2197 - Release Date: >>> 06/23/09 05:54:00 >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as mbruce6 at cogeco.ca >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.90/2200 - Release Date: > 06/24/09 12:49:00 > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.12.91/2201 - Release Date: 06/25/09 06:22:00 From cnaarndt at gmail.com Thu Jun 25 09:44:46 2009 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:44:46 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Breakthrough In Electrical Theory In-Reply-To: <48720d20906240715p22f86accr2a41c17f2a7997bf@mail.gmail.com> References: <48720d20906240715p22f86accr2a41c17f2a7997bf@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <751d05480906250844g7be8b814t554311be7dff037c@mail.gmail.com> And why don't the British build computers? They haven't figured out a way to make them leak oil. On Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 7:15 AM, Jack Feldman wrote: > No problem when smoking your electrics. Just get a *NOS Lucas Replacement > Wiring Harness Smoke Kit* > > They can be found at http://www3.telus.net/bc_triumph_registry/smoke.htm > > They were originally offered on eBay. > > Naturally the usual disclaimer applies: I have not financial etc... > > Jack > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as cnaarndt at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From bighealey at astound.net Thu Jun 25 11:01:29 2009 From: bighealey at astound.net (John Soderling) Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:01:29 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Question (not Healey-specific, but possibly relevant) References: <4A415174.60603@comcast.net><20090623192755.V7JHF.608274.root@ispmxfep15-z02> <14930BA240324D2DBAE54DD99C468C0E@PatrickQuinnPC> Message-ID: <2E6542C6A3964FB292E107FD15692486@Soderling> But does it rub off onto and stain your pants if you brush up against the tyre? Vrooom vrooom, John ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" To: ; "'Bob Spidell'" ; "'healeylist'" Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 10:22 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Question (not Healey-specific, but possibly relevant) > G'day Bob > > Recently I noticed that the tyres on the BN3 had taken on a distinctive > bronze hue to them, which no amount of brush-on tyre finish would change > to > my satisfaction. > > Then I used a product called "Forever Black Tire Gel". It's water soluble > and is easy to apply with the sponge applicator that comes in the box. The > box states that it's actually a black pigment based product. > > Whatever is in it I am very pleased with the result and the finish is a > low > sheen that I like. > > With the incorrect spelling of tyre I assume that it's American. > > Do I have shares in the company? Yes of course they send me a squillion > dollars for everyone I manage to sell for them. > > 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 tomfelts at windstream.net > Sent: Wednesday, 24 June 2009 10:28 AM > To: Bob Spidell; healeylist > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Question (not Healey-specific, but possibly > relevant) > > Armor-All? > > > ---- Bob Spidell wrote: >> Listers, >> >> I've never liked or used products that make tires look glossy black (like > some >> detailers do). However, my cars' tires have become faded and stained >> from > brake >> dust and car wash and I'd like to at least restore a 'new tire' look. >> Can > >> anyone recommend any products that will make tires look sorta new, but >> not > >> garishly black and shiny? >> >> TIA, >> Bob >> >> ******************************************************************* >> Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Thu Jun 25 12:35:39 2009 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:35:39 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Test...please delete In-Reply-To: <001001c9f1a5$4eac6ab0$ec054010$@com> References: <20090620072515.98XZ7.531240.root@ispmxfep13-z02> <001001c9f1a5$4eac6ab0$ec054010$@com> Message-ID: <00cc01c9f5c3$bd997b30$38cc7190$@com> Cottage email test. From rccpl1 at yahoo.com Fri Jun 26 03:39:55 2009 From: rccpl1 at yahoo.com (john doe) Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:39:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] test Message-ID: <881375.6006.qm@web30403.mail.mud.yahoo.com> is it down From healey.nut at gmail.com Fri Jun 26 07:19:04 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:19:04 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Heat Barrier Cloth vs Dynamat Message-ID: All - I have been mulling about the various materials I can put on my floorboards to keep the BJ8 cool. I actually bought some Dynamat, but I'm having second thoughts about putting that super sticky stuff on my floor and what it'll mean for rust in the future. I also received some Heat Barrier Cloth I got from Pegasus (for another application) and I was looking at the cloth thinking, well H E double hockey sticks, why don't I just put this stuff under the carpets? Not only is it thinner and cheaper than Dynamat, but it actually has a proper asbestos style heat barrier cloth on it, rather than just a bit of sticky foam. Have a looksie: http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productselection.asp?Product=1832 Has anyone used this stuff before? thoughts? This is what racers use.... Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com Fri Jun 26 07:32:24 2009 From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com (Jean Caron) Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:32:24 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Heat Barrier Cloth vs Dynamat In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Alan: I have never used the stuff you mentioned or the Dynamat. What I use is Pro-Form PF366 sound deadening sheets. You peel the back of it and use a heat gun to stick to the floor and it takes the shape of your floors. I have had some on my own Healey for several years with no rust issues. It does not possess all the heat shielding attributes that Dynamat has but with good original underlay material (jute), it is plenty adequate and looks like the original tar paper. Their site is at www.proformproducts.com Jean Caron Vintage Roadster Restoration > Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:19:04 +0800 > From: healey.nut at gmail.com > To: Healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Heat Barrier Cloth vs Dynamat > > All - > > I have been mulling about the various materials I can put on my floorboards > to keep the BJ8 cool. I actually bought some Dynamat, but I'm having second > thoughts about putting that super sticky stuff on my floor and what it'll > mean for rust in the future. > > I also received some Heat Barrier Cloth I got from Pegasus (for another > application) and I was looking at the cloth thinking, well H E double hockey > sticks, why don't I just put this stuff under the carpets? Not only is it > thinner and cheaper than Dynamat, but it actually has a proper asbestos > style heat barrier cloth on it, rather than just a bit of sticky foam. Have > a looksie: > > http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productselection.asp?Product=1832 > > Has anyone used this stuff before? thoughts? This is what racers use.... > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Create a cool, new character for your Windows Live Messenger. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9656621 From bj8Healey at msn.com Fri Jun 26 07:44:53 2009 From: bj8Healey at msn.com (James Sailer) Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:44:53 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Tractability Message-ID: Ok Healey experts. I am trying to solve something on my BJ8. When I shift from one gear to the next under hard acceleration my car has a noticeable pull to the right at the power-off moment of the shift. This of course is most noticeable at a higher rate of speed. It then seems to correct once under load again so in a quick shift it simply needs momentary correction. It is a nuisance more than a danger and may simply be a feature of the car (living in Idaho there is no other Healey for miles for comparison and it has been years since I had another). My suspension is totally re-bushed with poly-bushes, is equipped with up-rated front shocks and rear shocks converted to a convention (adjustable) style shock (versus the lever). I am currently running the rear shock at a soft setting, which is no softer than a stock shock. I have double/triple checked the panhards to ensure they are tight on their bushes as this seemed the logical culprit (I.e., rear relocating on acceleration/deceleration. The car otherwise tracks straight, corners well. I did notice this winter that the toe-in does not appear correct. That is, a string from front edge of the of front tire to rear edge of the rear tire (at center of wheel) touches both edges of the rear tire (front and back) but NOT the rear edge of the front tires, showing tow out. This is about 1/2 inch on each side. It appears from the manual that there should be slight toe-in and was wondering if this might be the culprit? Thought would be appreciated. Am driving my Healey hard these days on the Idaho/Wyo mountain passes (early morning runs) and want to sort this before a local Grand Targhee hill climb sprint (still 2 months away). Thanks. Jim Sailer 66 BJ8 From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com Fri Jun 26 07:56:28 2009 From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com) Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:56:28 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Tractability In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F334917E@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com> James, Check the tightening of your U-bolts fixing the rear axle. Seems you need to tighten the nuts a bit more. Josef Eckert Konigswinter/Germany -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von James Sailer Gesendet: Freitag, 26. Juni 2009 15:45 An: Healey List Betreff: [Healeys] BJ8 Tractability Ok Healey experts. I am trying to solve something on my BJ8. When I shift from one gear to the next under hard acceleration my car has a noticeable pull to the right at the power-off moment of the shift. This of course is most noticeable at a higher rate of speed. It then seems to correct once under load again so in a quick shift it simply needs momentary correction. It is a nuisance more than a danger and may simply be a feature of the car (living in Idaho there is no other Healey for miles for comparison and it has been years since I had another). My suspension is totally re-bushed with poly-bushes, is equipped with up-rated front shocks and rear shocks converted to a convention (adjustable) style shock (versus the lever). I am currently running the rear shock at a soft setting, which is no softer than a stock shock. I have double/triple checked the panhards to ensure they are tight on their bushes as this seemed the logical culprit (I.e., rear relocating on acceleration/deceleration. The car otherwise tracks straight, corners well. I did notice this winter that the toe-in does not appear correct. That is, a string from front edge of the of front tire to rear edge of the rear tire (at center of wheel) touches both edges of the rear tire (front and back) but NOT the rear edge of the front tires, showing tow out. This is about 1/2 inch on each side. It appears from the manual that there should be slight toe-in and was wondering if this might be the culprit? Thought would be appreciated. Am driving my Healey hard these days on the Idaho/Wyo mountain passes (early morning runs) and want to sort this before a local Grand Targhee hill climb sprint (still 2 months away). Thanks. Jim Sailer 66 BJ8 From jarowe at westnet.com.au Fri Jun 26 08:27:29 2009 From: jarowe at westnet.com.au (John Rowe) Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:27:29 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Heat Barrier Cloth vs Dynamat References: Message-ID: <009301c9f66a$3ce18a30$0200a8c0@DadP4> Does this material have a backing that could be a silicone mat? >From the picture it looks like it. I have used something similar. cheers John Rowe Perth ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Healey" Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 9:19 PM Subject: [Healeys] Heat Barrier Cloth vs Dynamat > All - > > I have been mulling about the various materials I can put on my > floorboards > to keep the BJ8 cool. I actually bought some Dynamat, but I'm having > second > thoughts about putting that super sticky stuff on my floor and what it'll > mean for rust in the future. > > I also received some Heat Barrier Cloth I got from Pegasus (for another > application) and I was looking at the cloth thinking, well H E double > hockey > sticks, why don't I just put this stuff under the carpets? Not only is it > thinner and cheaper than Dynamat, but it actually has a proper asbestos > style heat barrier cloth on it, rather than just a bit of sticky foam. > Have > a looksie: > > http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productselection.asp?Product=1832 > > Has anyone used this stuff before? thoughts? This is what racers use.... > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 From coudesluijs at chello.nl Fri Jun 26 08:51:44 2009 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:51:44 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Tractability In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4A44E080.9010400@chello.nl> For hard driving use zero or a little toe out, 2mm max. The pulling is due to slight changes in camber when lifting of as the car will roll slightly. However it should not be noticable at all under normal driving conditions. Kees Oudesluijs NL James Sailer schreef: > Ok Healey experts. I am trying to solve something on my BJ8. > > When I shift from one gear to the next under hard acceleration my car has a > noticeable pull to the right at the power-off moment of the shift. This of > course is most noticeable at a higher rate of speed. It then seems to correct > once under load again so in a quick shift it simply needs momentary > correction. It is a nuisance more than a danger and may simply be a feature of > the car (living in Idaho there is no other Healey for miles for comparison and > it has been years since I had another). > > My suspension is totally re-bushed with poly-bushes, is equipped with up-rated > front shocks and rear shocks converted to a convention (adjustable) style > shock (versus the lever). I am currently running the rear shock at a soft > setting, which is no softer than a stock shock. I have double/triple checked > the panhards to ensure they are tight on their bushes as this seemed the > logical culprit (I.e., rear relocating on acceleration/deceleration. The car > otherwise tracks straight, corners well. > > I did notice this winter that the toe-in does not appear correct. That is, a > string from front edge of the of front tire to rear edge of the rear tire (at > center of wheel) touches both edges of the rear tire (front and back) but NOT > the rear edge of the front tires, showing tow out. This is about 1/2 inch on > each side. It appears from the manual that there should be slight toe-in and > was wondering if this might be the culprit? Thought would be appreciated. > > Am driving my Healey hard these days on the Idaho/Wyo mountain passes (early > morning runs) and want to sort this before a local Grand Targhee hill climb > sprint (still 2 months away). > > Thanks. > > Jim Sailer > 66 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as coudesluijs at chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.12.92/2203 - Release Date: 06/26/09 05:53:00 From medlabinc at msn.com Fri Jun 26 09:42:55 2009 From: medlabinc at msn.com (Dick Matson) Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:42:55 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: BJ8 Tractability Message-ID: And BTW , , , and I'm a perpetual student I guess , , , why is it that toe-in changes as the front end weights and unweights. Meaning , , , tow in is set with the car at rest. Right ? But lift the car some from that position - like with a jack - and there is a (measurable) change in toe-in. To me that would mean that toe-in is changing as you drive. Dick Matson / Bj8 ----- Original Message ----- From: Oudesluys To: James Sailer Cc: Healey List Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 7:51 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Tractability For hard driving use zero or a little toe out, 2mm max. The pulling is due to slight changes in camber when lifting of as the car will roll slightly. However it should not be noticable at all under normal driving conditions. Kees Oudesluijs NL James Sailer schreef: > Ok Healey experts. I am trying to solve something on my BJ8. > > When I shift from one gear to the next under hard acceleration my car has a > noticeable pull to the right at the power-off moment of the shift. This of > course is most noticeable at a higher rate of speed. It then seems to correct > once under load again so in a quick shift it simply needs momentary > correction. It is a nuisance more than a danger and may simply be a feature of > the car (living in Idaho there is no other Healey for miles for comparison and > it has been years since I had another). > > My suspension is totally re-bushed with poly-bushes, is equipped with up-rated > front shocks and rear shocks converted to a convention (adjustable) style > shock (versus the lever). I am currently running the rear shock at a soft > setting, which is no softer than a stock shock. I have double/triple checked > the panhards to ensure they are tight on their bushes as this seemed the > logical culprit (I.e., rear relocating on acceleration/deceleration. The car > otherwise tracks straight, corners well. > > I did notice this winter that the toe-in does not appear correct. That is, a > string from front edge of the of front tire to rear edge of the rear tire (at > center of wheel) touches both edges of the rear tire (front and back) but NOT > the rear edge of the front tires, showing tow out. This is about 1/2 inch on > each side. It appears from the manual that there should be slight toe-in and > was wondering if this might be the culprit? Thought would be appreciated. > > Am driving my Healey hard these days on the Idaho/Wyo mountain passes (early > morning runs) and want to sort this before a local Grand Targhee hill climb > sprint (still 2 months away). > > Thanks. > > Jim Sailer > 66 BJ8 From kags at shaw.ca Fri Jun 26 10:03:40 2009 From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna) Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:03:40 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Tractability References: Message-ID: <74C19A70219948ABA0A58E9C95FA31DB@computer> Jim - I agree with the others. First, tighten the axle u-bolt nuts - that can easily cause 'throttle steer'. I suggest that the front be set to zero toe in. A competent shop can do it for you on an alignment rack - just like a 'real' car. If they say they require a programming setting to set up the machine, have them use the MGB specs which will likely still be in their database - it's almost identical to the Healey spec. This will also check the other 2 front end numbers for you (which are not easily adjustable - they're built into the frame). Let us know - Cheers, Earl Earl Kagna Victoria, B.C. BT7 tri-carb BJ8 ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Sailer" To: "Healey List" Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 6:44 AM Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Tractability Ok Healey experts. I am trying to solve something on my BJ8. When I shift from one gear to the next under hard acceleration my car has a noticeable pull to the right at the power-off moment of the shift. This of course is most noticeable at a higher rate of speed. It then seems to correct once under load again so in a quick shift it simply needs momentary correction. It is a nuisance more than a danger and may simply be a feature of the car (living in Idaho there is no other Healey for miles for comparison and it has been years since I had another). My suspension is totally re-bushed with poly-bushes, is equipped with up-rated front shocks and rear shocks converted to a convention (adjustable) style shock (versus the lever). I am currently running the rear shock at a soft setting, which is no softer than a stock shock. I have double/triple checked the panhards to ensure they are tight on their bushes as this seemed the logical culprit (I.e., rear relocating on acceleration/deceleration. The car otherwise tracks straight, corners well. I did notice this winter that the toe-in does not appear correct. That is, a string from front edge of the of front tire to rear edge of the rear tire (at center of wheel) touches both edges of the rear tire (front and back) but NOT the rear edge of the front tires, showing tow out. This is about 1/2 inch on each side. It appears from the manual that there should be slight toe-in and was wondering if this might be the culprit? Thought would be appreciated. Am driving my Healey hard these days on the Idaho/Wyo mountain passes (early morning runs) and want to sort this before a local Grand Targhee hill climb sprint (still 2 months away). Thanks. Jim Sailer 66 BJ8 From kags at shaw.ca Fri Jun 26 10:03:40 2009 From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna) Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:03:40 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Tractability References: Message-ID: Jim - I agree with the others. First, tighten the axle u-bolt nuts - that can easily cause 'throttle steer'. I suggest that the front be set to zero toe in. A competent shop can do it for you on an alignment rack - just like a 'real' car. If they say they require a programming setting to set up the machine, have them use the MGB specs which will likely still be in their database - it's almost identical to the Healey spec. This will also check the other 2 front end numbers for you (which are not easily adjustable - they're built into the frame). Let us know - Cheers, Earl Earl Kagna Victoria, B.C. BT7 tri-carb BJ8 ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Sailer" To: "Healey List" Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 6:44 AM Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Tractability Ok Healey experts. I am trying to solve something on my BJ8. When I shift from one gear to the next under hard acceleration my car has a noticeable pull to the right at the power-off moment of the shift. This of course is most noticeable at a higher rate of speed. It then seems to correct once under load again so in a quick shift it simply needs momentary correction. It is a nuisance more than a danger and may simply be a feature of the car (living in Idaho there is no other Healey for miles for comparison and it has been years since I had another). My suspension is totally re-bushed with poly-bushes, is equipped with up-rated front shocks and rear shocks converted to a convention (adjustable) style shock (versus the lever). I am currently running the rear shock at a soft setting, which is no softer than a stock shock. I have double/triple checked the panhards to ensure they are tight on their bushes as this seemed the logical culprit (I.e., rear relocating on acceleration/deceleration. The car otherwise tracks straight, corners well. I did notice this winter that the toe-in does not appear correct. That is, a string from front edge of the of front tire to rear edge of the rear tire (at center of wheel) touches both edges of the rear tire (front and back) but NOT the rear edge of the front tires, showing tow out. This is about 1/2 inch on each side. It appears from the manual that there should be slight toe-in and was wondering if this might be the culprit? Thought would be appreciated. Am driving my Healey hard these days on the Idaho/Wyo mountain passes (early morning runs) and want to sort this before a local Grand Targhee hill climb sprint (still 2 months away). Thanks. Jim Sailer 66 BJ8 From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Fri Jun 26 10:13:00 2009 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:13:00 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Sprite/Midget Parts catalogs Message-ID: <471534970906260913o1aa91045l45acddc88eb6ad25@mail.gmail.com> Hey Folks, Does anyone know if there are any parts catalogs for the Austin Healey sprite / MG Midget available in digital format? Jody -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) 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 msalter at precisionsportscar.com Fri Jun 26 11:01:35 2009 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:01:35 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: BJ8 Tractability In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <001901c9f67f$c409dcf0$4c1d96d0$@com> Good question Dick, Toe change, or more correctly "bump steer" is something that designers spend a lot of time trying to get just right. The ideal situation would of course appear to have no bump steer, but in the real world everything in steering and suspension design is a compromise. Many things affect bump steer and these include Rack centerline position, rack length, tie rod center position, A arm lengths, A arm angles, camber change, swivel pin angles etc etc. Change one and everything else is affected. For example one of the considerations is as follows. In some cases you want to have a changing bump steer to compensate for the decreased slip of a tire when the load on it increases when a bump is encountered in a turn. If you end up with an increase in steering angle when the suspension on the outside of a turn compresses you can experience substantial momentary oversteer, never a good thing. But wait....there's more....as they say... When I see a Acura with shortened springs bobbling along on the bump stops I just cringe!!! To illustrate just how sensitive this all is, when setting up the front end on AHX12 I found that raising or lowering the steering rack as little as 0.010" made a measurable change to the bump steer. There is a picture here of the crude jig we developed for measuring bump steer. http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/ahx12-1.html Michael Salter http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=445 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dick Matson Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 11:43 AM To: AustinHealey List Subject: [Healeys] Fw: BJ8 Tractability And BTW , , , and I'm a perpetual student I guess , , , why is it that toe-in changes as the front end weights and unweights. Meaning , , , tow in is set with the car at rest. Right ? But lift the car some from that position - like with a jack - and there is a (measurable) change in toe-in. To me that would mean that toe-in is changing as you drive. Dick Matson / Bj8 From bj8Healey at msn.com Fri Jun 26 11:32:47 2009 From: bj8Healey at msn.com (James Sailer) Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:32:47 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Tractability Message-ID: Thanks all. I will try tightening the U bolts this weekend and get back to you all. Thanks again. Jim Sailer From pieters at pt.lu Fri Jun 26 11:41:23 2009 From: pieters at pt.lu (Pieter and Linda) Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:41:23 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Heat Barrier Cloth vs Dynamat In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Alan, I have used a combination. Dynamat on the underside of the transmission tunnel and on the inside of the firewall and a similar product to the Heat barrier cloth under the floor carpets. That way I can remove everything from the floor if it was to get wet, cheers Pieter On 26/06/2009, at 3:19 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > All - > > I have been mulling about the various materials I can put on my > floorboards > to keep the BJ8 cool. I actually bought some Dynamat, but I'm > having second > thoughts about putting that super sticky stuff on my floor and what > it'll > mean for rust in the future. > > I also received some Heat Barrier Cloth I got from Pegasus (for > another > application) and I was looking at the cloth thinking, well H E > double hockey > sticks, why don't I just put this stuff under the carpets? Not only > is it > thinner and cheaper than Dynamat, but it actually has a proper > asbestos > style heat barrier cloth on it, rather than just a bit of sticky > foam. Have > a looksie: > > http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productselection.asp?Product=1832 > > Has anyone used this stuff before? thoughts? This is what racers > use.... > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as pieters at pt.lu > > http://www.team.net/archive From gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com Fri Jun 26 12:34:44 2009 From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson) Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:34:44 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Tractability In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Hi Jim, If the string was truly straight and touching the front and back of the rear tire, it shouldn't touch the front tire at all. That's because the track of the rear is a 11/4" wider than the front. If the string was straight and you did touch the front of the front tire, the toe-out would be so severe, you'd see it from several feet away (I'd have to wear my glasses though). -----Original Message----- I did notice this winter that the toe-in does not appear correct. That is, a string from front edge of the of front tire to rear edge of the rear tire (at center of wheel) touches both edges of the rear tire (front and back) but NOT the rear edge of the front tires, showing tow out. This is about 1/2 inch on each side. It appears from the manual that there should be slight toe-in and was wondering if this might be the culprit? Thought would be appreciated. From bcrist at club-internet.fr Fri Jun 26 13:16:45 2009 From: bcrist at club-internet.fr (Bernard Cristalli) Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:16:45 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Engines and gear boxes Message-ID: <4A451E9D.1010006@club-internet.fr> Hi listers, Is it possible to switch a gear box from a 100-6 to a 3000 or vice-versa? In other words, are all the 6 cylinders engines able to accept indifferently earlier or later gear boxes? Thanx Bernard BT7 & BN4 From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Fri Jun 26 14:10:42 2009 From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock) Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:10:42 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Engines and gear boxes In-Reply-To: <4A451E9D.1010006@club-internet.fr> References: <4A451E9D.1010006@club-internet.fr> Message-ID: <53328C6C-39A3-4EBF-8AE7-835A7B53E685@sbcglobal.net> All the 6 cylinder transmissions are interchangable. You will need to make sure that you use the correct clutch/ bearing combination. If you install a top shift transmission in a early car that had a side shift tranny the tunnel will also need to be changed. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Jun 26, 2009, at 12:16 PM, Bernard Cristalli wrote: > Hi listers, > > Is it possible to switch a gear box from a 100-6 to a 3000 or vice- > versa? > In other words, are all the 6 cylinders engines able to accept > indifferently earlier or later gear boxes? > > Thanx > Bernard > BT7 & BN4 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healeydoc at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From richchrysler at quickclic.net Fri Jun 26 17:43:33 2009 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:43:33 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Modified BN2 References: <62d43b48bbd75fccce2726d19fcd0342@usol.com> Message-ID: <014e01c9f6b7$eb3e8180$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> BN2 numbers???? Rich Chrysler Hundred Registrar. ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Healeys" Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 4:17 AM Subject: [Healeys] Modified BN2 > While at the Back to the 50's car show in Minneapolis last weekend I saw a > very rough BN2 that had been modified with a Triumph GT6 hardtop....and a > toyota V6 engine. Like a rat rod, no weld finishing or paint, rust in the > usual places...but the owner was happy and talked freely with the many who > stopped to look. I took a couple pics I will send to John later if he > would > like, still on the road (the camera will not communicate with Win2000 on > the laptop). > > It's a beautiful summer day in the U.P., one of the three possible days > of summer! > > Gordy > > BN4 > > '39 Chev in progress > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From linwoodrose at mac.com Fri Jun 26 14:45:45 2009 From: linwoodrose at mac.com (Linwood H Rose) Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:45:45 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] measurements for 29D engine Message-ID: Hi folks , Does anyone have linear measurements for the engine with usual components attached? Or, if there is a document like the frame "blueprint" you can refer me to, I would appreciate it. I am looking for things like height from bottom of oil pan at lowest point to the top of the rocker cover (or the vent "T" pipe on the cover), depth from fan center to engine backplate, depth from fan center to end of the gearbox, width of the block and width from the air cleaners to the distributor (widest point of the assembly). Thanks for sharing if someone has this information. Lin 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast" 1959 AN5 Bugeye From f9cougar at yahoo.com Fri Jun 26 17:08:22 2009 From: f9cougar at yahoo.com (john close) Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:08:22 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Engines and gear boxes Message-ID: <976642.82846.qm@web34803.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Yes indeedy. I've shifted a BN6 trans into a BN7. By the way, I have a re-buildable BN6 gearbox with an AWESOME rebuilt 28% o/d, which has all the Dennis Welch o/d soup-up stuff in it. Interested? - JRC --- On Fri, 6/26/09, Bernard Cristalli wrote: From: Bernard Cristalli Subject: [Healeys] Engines and gear boxes To: "Healey List" Date: Friday, June 26, 2009, 12:16 PM Hi listers, Is it possible to switch a gear box from a 100-6 to a 3000 or vice-versa? In other words, are all the 6 cylinders engines able to accept indifferently earlier or later gear boxes? Thanx Bernard BT7 & BN4 Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as f9cougar at yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Fri Jun 26 18:27:01 2009 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:27:01 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Bodywork Advise on "Oil Canning" Message-ID: <000601c9f6bd$fdd86940$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> One of my front fenders has an "oil canning" dent that needs some attention. When popped out it will eventually pop back in. This is in the largest field area of the fender and is obviously very noticeable. This was created by either too much abrasive blasting or too much heat when the lower panel was welded on. Can this be filled in with a good firm body filler and expected not to pop out at sometime down the line. Mark From richchrysler at quickclic.net Fri Jun 26 23:25:32 2009 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:25:32 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Bodywork Advise on "Oil Canning" References: <000601c9f6bd$fdd86940$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <029e01c9f6e7$b1642b60$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> Mark, Do NOT try building it up with filler. The proper way to repair would be to have it stripped bare and have a skilled panel beater heat it correctly and hammer the welded area to shrink it back. Amazingly the skilled man can bring it back to the original flatness it was. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark LaPierre" To: Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 5:27 PM Subject: [Healeys] Bodywork Advise on "Oil Canning" > One of my front fenders has an "oil canning" dent that needs some > attention. > When > popped out it will eventually pop back in. This is in the largest field > area > of the fender and is obviously very noticeable. > This was created by either too much abrasive blasting or too much heat > when > the lower panel was welded on. > > Can this be filled in with a good firm body filler and expected not to pop > out > at sometime > down the line. > > > Mark > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sat Jun 27 00:35:32 2009 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:35:32 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Engines and gear boxes References: <4A451E9D.1010006@club-internet.fr> Message-ID: <02e801c9f6f1$78e5d810$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> Bernard, You can interchange the side shift gearboxes betwen the earlier 100/Six and the 3000 roadster but keep in mind that the gear ratios for 2nd gear are very diferent. On the 100/Six, 2nd gear is much taller, allowing higher speeds in that gear, and an almost even ratio between 1st and 3rd. In the 3000 box, 2nd gear is a lower ratio and closer to 1st.; the reasoning being that instead of trying to mesh an unsynchronized 1st gear, 2nd could easily be used from a dead stop, utilizing the extra torque of the new 2912 cc engine over the earlier 2639cc engine. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bernard Cristalli" To: "Healey List" Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 12:16 PM Subject: [Healeys] Engines and gear boxes > Hi listers, > > Is it possible to switch a gear box from a 100-6 to a 3000 or vice-versa? > In other words, are all the 6 cylinders engines able to accept > indifferently earlier or later gear boxes? > > Thanx > Bernard > BT7 & BN4 From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sat Jun 27 01:01:16 2009 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:01:16 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Speedometer Cable Test References: <4A3EE894.5090008@comcast.net> Message-ID: <02f701c9f6f5$10f609b0$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> Bob, I recall seeing a tip in an old Thoroughbred and Clasic Cars issue back in the mid '70's. The inner cable is pulled out of the outer sleeve and laid on a clean flat surface. The ends are brought together in almost a closed U shape and while remaining flat on the table surface, one end is twirled with the fingers. If it's good, the entire length will stay flat but twirl smoothly on the surface. If it's twisted or bent in any way, the cable will jump, hop or otherwise leave the table surface. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Spidell" To: "healeylist" Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2009 7:12 PM Subject: [Healeys] Speedometer Cable Test >A while back someone mentioned a method of testing speedo cables. I can't >find the message with a search and the archives are no help--does anyone >have the message or recall the technique? > > TIA, > Bob > > ******************************************************************* > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net > > ******************************************************************* > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Sat Jun 27 00:41:55 2009 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:41:55 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Engines and gear boxes References: <4A451E9D.1010006@club-internet.fr> Message-ID: <001e01c9f6f2$5d20a9b0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Yes, however swapping individual gears back and forth is a hole different story. Also the 3000 version is more desirable because it has been known that the main shaft retainer clip can come off and create some issues in the earlier boxes. The teeth were cut in the opposite direction to help eliminate that problem. However the earlier 28% overdrive is the way to go rather than the 22% from the 3000 and they are also interchangeable as a whole. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bernard Cristalli" To: "Healey List" Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 3:16 PM Subject: [Healeys] Engines and gear boxes > Hi listers, > > Is it possible to switch a gear box from a 100-6 to a 3000 or vice-versa? > In other words, are all the 6 cylinders engines able to accept > indifferently earlier or later gear boxes? > > Thanx > Bernard > BT7 & BN4 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as lapierrem at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Sat Jun 27 00:44:49 2009 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:44:49 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Interior redo was conclave References: <626347.31570.qm@web30405.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <002301c9f6f2$c4b34010$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> I believe Heritage can do any color you want if you don't mind a little wait. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "john doe" To: Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 7:19 AM Subject: [Healeys] conclave > anyone have anymore pics of that blue 3000 with the white interior and the > webers that is one awesome looking car .my car is presently white over red > with a red interior ,thinking of an interior change after seeing that car > what do you guys think of a white interior with red piping ,who would be > able to do it . > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as lapierrem at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From twillig at ruda.de Sat Jun 27 04:18:30 2009 From: twillig at ruda.de (Thomas Willig) Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:18:30 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Dunlop Wheels for the 100 Message-ID: Hello, there is a company in GB who makes the Dunlop style wheels (as used for the recordbrakers/endurance racers) again. These wheels are only produced in 6 x 15. Has someone out there fitted these wheels to his BN1 / BN2? Any problems encountered? Which tires did you use? Thomas From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au Sat Jun 27 05:21:23 2009 From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn) Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:21:23 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Bodywork Advise on "Oil Canning" In-Reply-To: <029e01c9f6e7$b1642b60$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> References: <000601c9f6bd$fdd86940$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> <029e01c9f6e7$b1642b60$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> Message-ID: G'day Mark Rich is 100% correct. In my dim dark past over a period of 9 years I attended a motorbody hand forming course at a technical college in Sydney. It was an interesting collection of classic car enthusiasts including a judge, stockbroker, opal dealer, teacher and company directors. We repeatedly failed year after year so we could keep going back. We had a ball and repaired lots of things and one bloke managed to restore his Aston Martin DB4 during the time. You cannot repair a 'tin can' effect with filler as it will eventually pop out. Even using lead filler won't last either. You need to remove the paint, heat the metal and beat the judicious crap out of it until the metal has shrunk sufficiently. You may have to do it in multiple places until the metal has shrunk enough. 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 Rich C Sent: Saturday, 27 June 2009 3:26 PM To: Mark LaPierre; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bodywork Advise on "Oil Canning" Mark, Do NOT try building it up with filler. The proper way to repair would be to have it stripped bare and have a skilled panel beater heat it correctly and hammer the welded area to shrink it back. Amazingly the skilled man can bring it back to the original flatness it was. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark LaPierre" To: Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 5:27 PM Subject: [Healeys] Bodywork Advise on "Oil Canning" > One of my front fenders has an "oil canning" dent that needs some > attention. > When > popped out it will eventually pop back in. This is in the largest field > area > of the fender and is obviously very noticeable. > This was created by either too much abrasive blasting or too much heat > when > the lower panel was welded on. > > Can this be filled in with a good firm body filler and expected not to pop > out > at sometime > down the line. > > > Mark From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Sat Jun 27 06:49:49 2009 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:49:49 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Bodywork Advise on "Oil Canning" In-Reply-To: References: <000601c9f6bd$fdd86940$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> <029e01c9f6e7$b1642b60$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> Message-ID: <001201c9f725$c76f71b0$564e5510$@com> "heat the metal and beat the judicious crap out of it until the metal has shrunk sufficiently" Now there is a highly scientific term if I ever heard one ;-) Michael Salter http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=445 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Patrick and Caroline Quinn Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 7:21 AM To: 'Rich C'; 'Mark LaPierre'; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bodywork Advise on "Oil Canning" G'day Mark Rich is 100% correct. In my dim dark past over a period of 9 years I attended a motorbody hand forming course at a technical college in Sydney. It was an interesting collection of classic car enthusiasts including a judge, stockbroker, opal dealer, teacher and company directors. We repeatedly failed year after year so we could keep going back. We had a ball and repaired lots of things and one bloke managed to restore his Aston Martin DB4 during the time. You cannot repair a 'tin can' effect with filler as it will eventually pop out. Even using lead filler won't last either. You need to remove the paint, heat the metal and beat the judicious crap out of it until the metal has shrunk sufficiently. You may have to do it in multiple places until the metal has shrunk enough. 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 Rich C Sent: Saturday, 27 June 2009 3:26 PM To: Mark LaPierre; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bodywork Advise on "Oil Canning" Mark, Do NOT try building it up with filler. The proper way to repair would be to have it stripped bare and have a skilled panel beater heat it correctly and hammer the welded area to shrink it back. Amazingly the skilled man can bring it back to the original flatness it was. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark LaPierre" To: Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 5:27 PM Subject: [Healeys] Bodywork Advise on "Oil Canning" > One of my front fenders has an "oil canning" dent that needs some > attention. > When > popped out it will eventually pop back in. This is in the largest field > area > of the fender and is obviously very noticeable. > This was created by either too much abrasive blasting or too much heat > when > the lower panel was welded on. > > Can this be filled in with a good firm body filler and expected not to pop > out > at sometime > down the line. > > > Mark From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sat Jun 27 10:57:23 2009 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:57:23 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Installing bonnet lock References: <246542.5777.qm@web180416.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <034701c9f748$57e71dc0$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> Sam, I suspect you are talking about a 6 cylinder model? There would be captive welded nuts on the forward side of that cross brace panel to take the 10-32 screws that mount that plate. Once the body panels are all in place it's very difficult to access these nuts, so I'd suggest you reweld some in place before the body panels go on. The plate is on absolute centre line as far as left to right goes. The screws are centred 1 1/8" down from the screws that fasten the shroud lip onto the cross cowl panel. Hope this helps. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "J E JR AUSTIN" To: Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 4:43 PM Subject: [Healeys] Installing bonnet lock >I need help again. I keep finding surprises.B When trying to mount the >bonnet > lock, I discovered that the two holes in the upper Cowl & Crossbrace > assembly, > where the screws mount the hood latch support bracket, B had been welded > up. > B The repair was so good, I canbt determine where to re-drill the holes.B > I > am not sure how critical the mounting of the support bracket is to make > the > hood close correctly, but suspect it should be fairly close. If someone > has > the measurements (mainly the up or down location of this assembly/holes) I > would greatly appreciate this information.B Also, The Service Parts List > doesnbt show any nuts for the mounting screws.B Are these holes tapped > and > if so do the screws go all the way through the Crossbrace? > B > Thanks in advance, > Sam Austin > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From glemon at neb.rr.com Sat Jun 27 09:07:13 2009 From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon) Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:07:13 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Bodywork Advise on "Oil Canning" In-Reply-To: References: <000601c9f6bd$fdd86940$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q><029e01c9f6e7$b1642b60$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> Message-ID: <11F2FCCC91234B23A437A4E07AD1255E@GregPC> I too attended a body shop class last year, and agree with Rich and Patrick, don't cover up with filler, body stress or something its it and it pops back out. Not sure if I would recommend this but just passing it on, the shop class I took was aimed more at production repair work of modern crunched vehicles and not high quality restorations. Anyway, the instructor and a subsequennt body man I have worked with and made freind with liked to use the pick or pointy end of the body shop hammer on such areas, dimpling the bejeezus out of, or I guess into the surface and in effect pulling out the slack. Like Patrick I took the class with a bunch of classic car do it yourself types, we were pretty much aghast at that whole idea of dimpling up smooth sheet metal and covering it withh filler, but it is apparently not unncommon in the industry. That being said I would recommend doing it the right way with heat and shrinking tools, I don't have the skills to do that (don't think, haven' really tried) and when I had the same problem on my TR250 door took it to a shop to have that particular problem fixerd, although I am doing most all of the rest of the bodywork myself, .didn't cost too much either. Greg Lemon From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sat Jun 27 13:45:11 2009 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:45:11 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Interior redo was conclave References: <626347.31570.qm@web30405.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <002301c9f6f2$c4b34010$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <037601c9f75f$c92b4620$76cefea9@LIFEBOOK> Heritage can't / won't do "any colour you want". They currently will not do custom dyeing. However, they have an extensive range of in stock colours and should be able to meet your needs, especially if you are doing a bit of a custom colour scheme and aren't trying to match some existing sample. Attached are a couple of pictures (won't go to the list, sorry) of Heritage's Parchment colour with red piping, which is pretty much what that BJ8 had. That BJ8's interior was not actually white, it was a light creamy ivory. If you kept your car red on the exterior, you may want to conside doing the carpets in red too. Rich Chrysler Mark LaPierre said: >I believe Heritage can do any color you want if you don't mind a little >wait. > > Mark John Doe wrote: >> anyone have anymore pics of that blue 3000 with the white interior and >> the webers that is one awesome looking car .my car is presently white >> over red with a red interior ,thinking of an interior change after seeing >> that car what do you guys think of a white interior with red piping ,who >> would be able to do it . [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of IMG_0727.JPG] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Gino BJ8 (6).jpg] From sbyers at ec.rr.com Sat Jun 27 19:04:31 2009 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 1:04:31 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Bodywork Advise on "Oil Canning" In-Reply-To: <001201c9f725$c76f71b0$564e5510$@com> Message-ID: <20090628010431.FP9C4.247424.root@cdptpa-web20-z02> Another technique is to quickly cool down the metal with wet cloths after heating it and removing as much of the oil can as possible with hammer and dolly, working from the edges in. This kind of bodywork can be done at home as a learning exercise, but I wouldn't advise tring to learn on your Healey fender. As with most things manual, with practice you get better at it, so practice on something less important than your fender first. I would recommend you get an experienced body man (panel beater, not a Bondo spreader) to do the job. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA ---- Michael Salter wrote: > "heat the metal and beat the judicious crap out of it until the metal has > shrunk sufficiently" > Now there is a highly scientific term if I ever heard one ;-) > > Michael Salter > http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=445 From eyera3 at gmail.com Sat Jun 27 21:20:06 2009 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:20:06 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] MG LIVE Silverstone Message-ID: <173126440906272020p6cb7c390xac2db7e024029ac6@mail.gmail.com> ttp://www.mglive.com/ Hello all, I am about to embark on my European vacation. My wife and I are going Cologne, Germany, Paris, France, and southern England. We are staying in London (Kings Cross area). we will then spend 3 nights exploring the outlaying area. I am going to try driving on the wrong side of the road for a few days. We are going to attend one day of the MG Live event. They are celebrating the 85th year of MG and the 50th on my beloved BT7. Anyone on the list planing to attend? I will provide photos and words of the event. We plan to be there on the 11th of July. Cheers -- I Erbs Portland, OR From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net Sat Jun 27 21:57:38 2009 From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo) Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:57:38 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] bad run day Message-ID: <001101c9f7a4$93df9350$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> I was taking my newly (almost finished) BJ8 down to the alignment shop when it cough and died. A quick analysis showed the fuel pump was not operating. The fuse was blown so I switched it with a 10 amp just to see if it would run. That blew right away also. So AAA to tow home. After pulling the new Mallory fuel pump, it has no motor ability. Although I took it all apart, there was no visible problem. I bought this unit because the list is always talking about fuel pump problems. So the expense of this Mallory pump was an attempt to have a long term pump. Very disappointing! I am going to put two Purolator inline pumps into the pump area and a double switch. They cost less and perhaps with two, I can always have a backup. This has work with my backup generator for the house. I have not needed it since it was installed! Oh well, maybe I like working on the cars more than driving them anyway. Jerry BJ8 From eyera3 at gmail.com Sat Jun 27 22:07:53 2009 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:07:53 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] MG LIVE Silverstone Message-ID: <173126440906272107icf428b0r2ec89bd9725ea84b@mail.gmail.com> sorry if this was sent twice. http://www.mglive.com/ Hello all, I am about to embark on my European vacation. My wife and I are going Cologne, Germany, Paris, France, and southern England. We are staying in London (Kings Cross area). we will then spend 3 nights exploring the outlaying area. I am going to try driving on the wrong side of the road for a few days. We are going to attend one day of the MG Live event. They are celebrating the 85th year of MG and the 50th on my beloved BT7. Anyone on the list planing to attend? I will provide photos and words of the event. We plan to be there on the 11th of July. Cheers -- I Erbs Portland, OR From thehartnetts at earthlink.net Sat Jun 27 22:23:15 2009 From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett) Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:23:15 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Tractability In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <6BFDA53F9CFE425EABAD6370D5867692@LeonardPCPC> Be careful of optical illusion. If your front wheels LOOK like your 'toe' is incorrect, be aware that the curve of the fenders can cause the illusion of mal-adjustment. I thought mine were way off but when I took it to the wheel shop and put it on the allignment machine, it was spot-on zero toe-in. (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Wilkinson" To: "Healey List" Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 11:34 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Tractability > Hi Jim, > If the string was truly straight and touching the front and back of the > rear > tire, it shouldn't touch the front tire at all. That's because the track > of > the rear is a 11/4" wider than the front. If the string was straight and > you > did touch the front of the front tire, the toe-out would be so severe, > you'd > see it from several feet away (I'd have to wear my glasses though). > -----Original Message----- > I did notice this winter that the toe-in does not appear correct. That is, > a > string from front edge of the of front tire to rear edge of the rear tire > (at > center of wheel) touches both edges of the rear tire (front and back) but > NOT > the rear edge of the front tires, showing tow out. This is about 1/2 inch > on > each side. It appears from the manual that there should be slight toe-in > and > was wondering if this might be the culprit? Thought would be appreciated. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as thehartnetts at earthlink.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From caddi5 at comcast.net Sun Jun 28 05:06:31 2009 From: caddi5 at comcast.net (caddi5 at comcast.net) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:06:31 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Bodywork Advise on "Oil Canning" In-Reply-To: <11F2FCCC91234B23A437A4E07AD1255E@GregPC> Message-ID: <974738647.86181246187191413.JavaMail.root@sz0050a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Use a "shrinking disc" after hammering out the dent......works great! By no means fill with bondo..................Mitch ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Lemon" To: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" , "Rich C" , "Mark LaPierre" , healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 11:07:13 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bodywork Advise on "Oil Canning" I too attended a body shop class last year, and agree with Rich and Patrick, don't cover up with filler, body stress or something its it and it pops back out. Not sure if I would recommend this but just passing it on, the shop class I took was aimed more at production repair work of modern crunched vehicles and not high quality restorations. B Anyway, the instructor and a subsequennt body man I have worked with and made freind with liked to use the pick or pointy end of the body shop hammer on such areas, dimpling the bejeezus out of, or I guess into the surface and in effect pulling out the slack. B Like Patrick I took the class with a bunch of classic car do it yourself types, we were pretty much aghast at that whole idea of dimpling up smooth sheet metal and covering it withh filler, but it is apparently not unncommon in the industry. That being said I would recommend doing it the right way with heat and shrinking tools, I don't have the skills to do that (don't think, haven' really tried) and when I had the same problem on my TR250 door took it to a shop to have that particular problem fixerd, although I am doing most all of the rest of the bodywork myself, .didn't cost too much either. Greg Lemon Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as caddi5 at comcast.net http://www.team.net/archive From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Sun Jun 28 05:09:55 2009 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:09:55 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] bad run day References: <001101c9f7a4$93df9350$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> Message-ID: <000401c9f7e0$f803bfa0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Jerry, sorry to hear of your misfortune. If you don't see a problem with the pump then I would say that the problem is not your pump. Why not do a quick meter test on your pump line to see where the short to ground is. Which is what I would think would be the problem from what you have mentioned so far. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Costanzo" To: Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 11:57 PM Subject: [Healeys] bad run day >I was taking my newly (almost finished) BJ8 down to the alignment shop when >it > cough and died. A quick analysis showed the fuel pump was not operating. > The > fuse was blown so I switched it with a 10 amp just to see if it would run. > That blew right away also. So AAA to tow home. After pulling the new > Mallory > fuel pump, it has no motor ability. Although I took it all apart, there > was > no visible problem. I bought this unit because the list is always talking > about fuel pump problems. So the expense of this Mallory pump was an > attempt > to have a long term pump. Very disappointing! > > I am going to put two Purolator inline pumps into the pump area and a > double > switch. They cost less and perhaps with two, I can always have a backup. > This has work with my backup generator for the house. I have not needed > it > since it was installed! > > Oh well, maybe I like working on the cars more than driving them anyway. > > Jerry > BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as lapierrem at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From lyon612 at verizon.net Sun Jun 28 08:18:57 2009 From: lyon612 at verizon.net (Douglas Lyon) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:18:57 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Heat Barrier Cloth vs Dynamat References: Message-ID: <9D76F0C85F8141B0ABBCC9AFCD4BBE30@lyon1> Alan, I would also be leery of adhering the insulation material to the floorboards. When I get that far in my project, I'm thinking of either laying the insulation in loosely, or perhaps gluing it to the under side of the carpet. Douglas Lyon Claremont, CA '59 BN7 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Healey" Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 6:19 AM Subject: [Healeys] Heat Barrier Cloth vs Dynamat > All - > > I have been mulling about the various materials I can put on my > floorboards > to keep the BJ8 cool. I actually bought some Dynamat, but I'm having > second > thoughts about putting that super sticky stuff on my floor and what it'll > mean for rust in the future. > > I also received some Heat Barrier Cloth I got from Pegasus (for another > application) and I was looking at the cloth thinking, well H E double > hockey > sticks, why don't I just put this stuff under the carpets? Not only is it > thinner and cheaper than Dynamat, but it actually has a proper asbestos > style heat barrier cloth on it, rather than just a bit of sticky foam. > Have > a looksie: > > http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productselection.asp?Product=1832 > > Has anyone used this stuff before? thoughts? This is what racers use.... > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as lyon612 at verizon.net > > http://www.team.net/archive -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.93/2205 - Release Date: 06/27/09 05:53:00 From lyon612 at verizon.net Sun Jun 28 08:30:06 2009 From: lyon612 at verizon.net (Douglas Lyon) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:30:06 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Tractability References: Message-ID: <29C447462D3D48F98F70023D8C06480F@lyon1> Jim, If you think, that your toe adjustment may be 1/2" off, do not drive the car until this gets checked and/or fixed. A toe adjustment that far off will put significant additional stress on the suspension, and significant wear on the tires. There was a thread on the list a month or two ago, that included several suggestions for checking toe in, toe out at home. Douglas Lyon Claremont, CA '59 BN7 ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Sailer" To: "Healey List" Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 6:44 AM Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Tractability > Ok Healey experts. I am trying to solve something on my BJ8. > > When I shift from one gear to the next under hard acceleration my car has > a > noticeable pull to the right at the power-off moment of the shift. This of > course is most noticeable at a higher rate of speed. It then seems to > correct > once under load again so in a quick shift it simply needs momentary > correction. It is a nuisance more than a danger and may simply be a > feature of > the car (living in Idaho there is no other Healey for miles for comparison > and > it has been years since I had another). > > My suspension is totally re-bushed with poly-bushes, is equipped with > up-rated > front shocks and rear shocks converted to a convention (adjustable) style > shock (versus the lever). I am currently running the rear shock at a soft > setting, which is no softer than a stock shock. I have double/triple > checked > the panhards to ensure they are tight on their bushes as this seemed the > logical culprit (I.e., rear relocating on acceleration/deceleration. The > car > otherwise tracks straight, corners well. > > I did notice this winter that the toe-in does not appear correct. That is, > a > string from front edge of the of front tire to rear edge of the rear tire > (at > center of wheel) touches both edges of the rear tire (front and back) but > NOT > the rear edge of the front tires, showing tow out. This is about 1/2 inch > on > each side. It appears from the manual that there should be slight toe-in > and > was wondering if this might be the culprit? Thought would be appreciated. > > Am driving my Healey hard these days on the Idaho/Wyo mountain passes > (early > morning runs) and want to sort this before a local Grand Targhee hill > climb > sprint (still 2 months away). > > Thanks. > > Jim Sailer > 66 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as lyon612 at verizon.net > > http://www.team.net/archive -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.93/2205 - Release Date: 06/27/09 05:53:00 From paulbaker52 at yahoo.co.uk Sun Jun 28 08:49:14 2009 From: paulbaker52 at yahoo.co.uk (Paul Baker) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:49:14 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [Healeys] MG LIVE Silverstone In-Reply-To: <173126440906272107icf428b0r2ec89bd9725ea84b@mail.gmail.com> References: <173126440906272107icf428b0r2ec89bd9725ea84b@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <313417.21225.qm@web23404.mail.ird.yahoo.com> If you attend the MG Live event on Saturday 11th July you are in for a treat, as HealeySport in the UK are running a 1 hour Commemorative race on the Silverstone International Circuit called the John Gott Memorial Race. We expect a field of 30 Big Healeys (100, 100S, 3000 or Silverstones prepared to FIA spec) with the top UK drivers taking on teams from France, Sweden and Holland. I really wanted to be there but it clashed with another HealeySport event at Goodwood which I'd already entered. Hope this helps. Paul From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun Jun 28 08:59:41 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:59:41 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Heat Barrier Cloth vs Dynamat In-Reply-To: <9D76F0C85F8141B0ABBCC9AFCD4BBE30@lyon1> References: <9D76F0C85F8141B0ABBCC9AFCD4BBE30@lyon1> Message-ID: Douglas - This is my thinking. I think possibly some simple two sides sticky weather stripping might be good enough to keep the insulation/heat barrier from moving about, sticking dynamat to the whole floor just doesn't seem right. Dynamat is easy to use for the standard shop guy, but a b**ch for the next person on the next go around... Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 10:18 PM, Douglas Lyon wrote: > Alan, > > I would also be leery of adhering the insulation material to the > floorboards. When I get that far in my project, I'm thinking of either > laying the insulation in loosely, or perhaps gluing it to the under side of > the carpet. > > Douglas Lyon > Claremont, CA > > '59 BN7 > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" > To: "Healey" > Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 6:19 AM > Subject: [Healeys] Heat Barrier Cloth vs Dynamat > > > All - >> >> I have been mulling about the various materials I can put on my >> floorboards >> to keep the BJ8 cool. I actually bought some Dynamat, but I'm having >> second >> thoughts about putting that super sticky stuff on my floor and what it'll >> mean for rust in the future. >> >> I also received some Heat Barrier Cloth I got from Pegasus (for another >> application) and I was looking at the cloth thinking, well H E double >> hockey >> sticks, why don't I just put this stuff under the carpets? Not only is it >> thinner and cheaper than Dynamat, but it actually has a proper asbestos >> style heat barrier cloth on it, rather than just a bit of sticky foam. >> Have >> a looksie: >> >> http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productselection.asp?Product=1832 >> >> Has anyone used this stuff before? thoughts? This is what racers use.... >> >> Alan >> >> '52 A90 >> '53 BN1 >> '64 BJ8 >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as lyon612 at verizon.net >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.93/2205 - Release Date: 06/27/09 > 05:53:00 From bj8Healey at msn.com Sun Jun 28 09:41:16 2009 From: bj8Healey at msn.com (James Sailer) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:41:16 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Tractability Message-ID: Results .. I tightened the U bolts on the rear yesterday and that did the trick ... Thanks all ... sometimes I just feel like a babe in the woods .... Also .. I had queried the list concerning steering play last winter and got various replies to check the steering box adjustment (as everything else was fresh) ... I adjusted the box earlier in the spring and had not gotten out yet .. and that too is now correct .. no slop and it feels very good ... last ... I had my front aligned last year so for those that commented regarding my measurements with the string. My observations were an obvious artifact of the rear track being wider (which I did not realize) .. A last question that relates to tractability, As I increase speeds over 80 - 90 the front seems to lighten a bit. Could this be an indication of needing a little more toe-in? Thanks again .... Jim Sailer 66 BJ8 From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net Sun Jun 28 09:48:05 2009 From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:48:05 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] bad run day References: <001101c9f7a4$93df9350$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> <000401c9f7e0$f803bfa0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <000f01c9f807$d3e883e0$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> Step one was testing power to the pump switch. That passed Step two , I took the pump out of the car. Would not turn when you power to the wires. I tore it down to see if the gear was caught, even after removal of the gear, the motor does not turn. There is something inside the motor which is causing a short. I took the motor all the way down but there is no evidence of a problem. Brushes look good windings look good Some kind of blue lubricant(?) on the commutator. Looks original I can't see any reason it does not run, but it blows a fuse that is 3 times the call for size and does not turn. I may return it to Mallory. Jerry BJ8 From lyon612 at verizon.net Sun Jun 28 11:12:23 2009 From: lyon612 at verizon.net (Douglas Lyon) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:12:23 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Heat Barrier Cloth vs Dynamat References: <9D76F0C85F8141B0ABBCC9AFCD4BBE30@lyon1> Message-ID: <2677A4D0298E47EB99D24A288FBF5AF2@lyon1> Alan, "...two sides sticky weather stripping..." to hold the insulation to the floor? or to the carpet? I totally agree, that sticking dynamat over the whole floor just isn't the way to go. My thought of perhaps gluing the insulation to the under side of the carpet suggested itself to me as I recalled how BMW does their carpets. They mould the entire one-piece carpet to the foam insulation, so that, during assembly, the whole unit (carpet with foam attached) can just be dropped into the car---or, conversely, removed from the car later on as one piece (for those brave enough to ever want to try that). Now, of course, a one-piece moulded carpet is not possible with a Healey, but, gluing the insulation to the under side of the carpet might be the next best way to go. It has at least one advantage I can think of, in that it would allow all of the carpet, and all of the insulation, to be easily removed later, if, for example, I should ever need to pull the transmission, or the engine/transmission. What do you think? Douglas Lyon Claremont, CA '59 BN7 ----- Original Message ----- From: Alan Seigrist To: Douglas Lyon Cc: Healey Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 7:59 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Heat Barrier Cloth vs Dynamat Douglas - This is my thinking. I think possibly some simple two sides sticky weather stripping might be good enough to keep the insulation/heat barrier from moving about, sticking dynamat to the whole floor just doesn't seem right. Dynamat is easy to use for the standard shop guy, but a b**ch for the next person on the next go around... Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From shop at justbrits.com Sun Jun 28 11:19:45 2009 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:19:45 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] I HATE...... Message-ID: <4A47A631.6090904@justbrits.com> From gbrierton at hotmail.com Sun Jun 28 11:29:08 2009 From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:29:08 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Bonneville Healey Revival Message-ID: Several of us are making plans to go to Bonneville for the "Healey return to Bonneville Revival" with the running of the Australian-built replica Endurance Healey record car and the Healey Streamliner during the Salt Flats World of Speed week, 9/16 - 9/20. There are also related events on the week-end of 9/12. For more information about the drive to Bonneville and/or the events, contact me by e-mail. Gary Brierton From shop at justbrits.com Sun Jun 28 12:02:49 2009 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:02:49 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] I HATE (Part # 2) Message-ID: <4A47B049.4070801@justbrits.com> From m.brouillette at comcast.net Sun Jun 28 12:07:45 2009 From: m.brouillette at comcast.net (m.brouillette at comcast.net) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:07:45 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Heat Barrier Cloth vs Dynamat In-Reply-To: <2677A4D0298E47EB99D24A288FBF5AF2@lyon1> Message-ID: <837551576.166551246212465355.JavaMail.root@sz0097a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> If you are goint to that, don't bother using Dynamat.B The properties that make Dynamat would exceltially be lost putting it in upside down. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Douglas Lyon" To: healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 1:12:23 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [Healeys] Heat Barrier Cloth vs Dynamat Alan, "...two sides sticky weather stripping..." to hold the insulation to the floor? or to the carpet? I totally agree, that sticking dynamat over the whole floor just isn't the way to go. B My thought of perhaps gluing the insulation to the under side of the carpet suggested itself to me as I recalled how BMW does their carpets. B They mould the entire one-piece carpet to the foam insulation, so that, during assembly, the whole unit (carpet with foam attached) can just be dropped into the car---or, conversely, removed from the car later on as one piece (for those brave enough to ever want to try that). B Now, of course, a one-piece moulded carpet is not possible with a Healey, but, gluing the insulation to the under side of the carpet might be the next best way to go. B It has at least one advantage I can think of, in that it would allow all of the carpet, and all of the insulation, to be easily removed later, if, for example, I should ever need to pull the transmission, or the engine/transmission. B What do you think? Douglas Lyon Claremont, CA '59 BN7 B B ----- Original Message ----- B B From: Alan Seigrist B B To: Douglas Lyon B B Cc: Healey B B Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 7:59 AM B B Subject: Re: [Healeys] Heat Barrier Cloth vs Dynamat B B Douglas - B B This is my thinking. B I think possibly some simple two sides sticky weather stripping might be good enough to keep the insulation/heat barrier from moving about, sticking dynamat to the whole floor just doesn't seem right. B Dynamat is easy to use for the standard shop guy, but a b**ch for the next person on the next go around... B B Alan B B '52 A90 B B '53 BN1 B B '64 BJ8 From justbrits at comcast.net Sun Jun 28 12:11:23 2009 From: justbrits at comcast.net (JB@comcast) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:11:23 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] I HATE (Part # 2a) Message-ID: <4A47B24B.6050906@comcast.net> /BrtyP2: Permission denied From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net Sun Jun 28 13:23:17 2009 From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:23:17 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Tractability Message-ID: <559560.71770.qm@web83302.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> James ... Toe-in serves to keep the front wheels running parallel on the road by off setting other forces which tend to spread the wheels apart . Toe-in is measured at hub height ... at high speed more toe-in might help .. Nice car .. last page now 275 ... Norman Nock --- On Sun, 6/28/09, James Sailer wrote: From: James Sailer Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Tractability To: "Healey List" Date: Sunday, June 28, 2009, 8:41 AM Results .. I tightened the U bolts on the rear yesterday and that did the trick ... Thanks all ... sometimes I just feel like a babe in the woods .... Also .. I had queried the list concerning steering play last winter and got various replies to check the steering box adjustment (as everything else was fresh) ... I adjusted the box earlier in the spring and had not gotten out yet .. and that too is now correct .. no slop and it feels very good ... last ... I had my front aligned last year so for those that commented regarding my measurements with the string. My observations were an obvious artifact of the rear track being wider (which I did not realize) .. A last question that relates to tractability, As I increase speeds over 80 - 90 the front seems to lighten a bit. Could this be an indication of needing a little more toe-in? Thanks again .... Jim Sailer 66 BJ8 Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as sjnnock at sbcglobal.net http://www.team.net/archive From peter.svilans at rogers.com Sun Jun 28 13:59:17 2009 From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:59:17 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Heat Barrier Cloth vs Dynamat Message-ID: <004001c9f82a$ebbc2260$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> I've recently installed a full heat-and-sound proofing system on a customer's BJ 8, made by B-Quiet www.b-quiet.com The B-Quiet Ultimate uses a pure butyl rubber deadener which sticks to metal (and EVERYTHING else !) like the proverbial you-know-what to a blanket. Its cut with a scissors, but sticks to and clogs the scissors continually, so a jar of solvent and paintbrush is needed nearby. This stickiness is especially required on the vertical inside door panels. The lesser asphalt-based deadeners don't stick as well, and end up falling off inside the door and interfering with the window mechanism. Every square inch of the car's inside was covered- rear bulkheads, wheelarches, doors, front bulkheads under and behind the heater box, cutting the 12" roll of material into probably a hundred jigsaw-puzzle pieces to leave no gaps. The separate gearbox tunnel was covered on both sides, with the inside pieces helped out by large diameter washers on the insides of the carpet studs and by aluminum retainer strips just in case. The entire interior ended up a bright silver colour. The second part of their "system" involved spray-gluing a second layer of V-Comp sound deadener to the aluminum surface of the Ultimate. This is a half-inch foam "decoupler" coated with a dense vinyl polymer absorber. Because of thickness issues, this second layer wasn't able to fit in some areas where the trim and carpet fit would be tight- such as the sides of the wheelarches and around the seat-sliders. This 'system' essentially replaced the asphalt-coated jute originally used on the cars. New carpets were installed over top as usual. A vintage car like the Healey cannot be made completely silent like a Lexus because it simply wasn't designed with noise reduction in mind. Modern cars use plugs for the wires going through the bulkheads, so there are no actual holes or grommets for the engine sound and heat to pass through to the passenger compartment. And the infernal wind noise and whistling can't be eliminated. And the result ? The customer was delighted to report a totally different "feel" or attitude to driving the car. Instead of hearing every little rattle and ping and squeak, and fretting about every one as usual, there was ONLY the smooth sound of the exhaust and the nice intake hiss of the carburetters. Much more relaxing and pleasant. Hugely pleased ! It also helped with the sound of the 1967 vintage radio, whose internals were modified by Cliff at Western Wireless in British Columbia http://www.westernwireless.ca/ to accept a modern high-wattage amp and MP3 plug. Even the push buttons still function as before. Best regards Peter PS: To those that attended, thanks for all the kind words regarding our "Survivors" Tech Session at Conclave ! From joemulqueen at yahoo.com Sun Jun 28 14:04:11 2009 From: joemulqueen at yahoo.com (joe mulqueen) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:04:11 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] re. Heat Barrier Cloth vs Dynamat Message-ID: <985264.1489.qm@web82205.mail.mud.yahoo.com> IMHO, the primary benefit of asphalt type insulation (Dynamat, Brownbread, etc) is to reduce sound and applying it directly to the sheet metal is where you want it. This is exactly what many cars come with from the factory. That said, "entry" level cars don't usually have it and are that much noisier. For example, my wife's 08 Honda CRV is very nice but has lots of road noise whereas a Acura RDX or BMW X3 is much quieter due to the extra insulation (you can also tell the difference because these quieter vehicles are 3-500lb heavier but not visibly larger). The heat reflecting benefit of the foil facing is so-so after a few hours of thermal soaking. The best thermal insulation comes from dead air space between the metal and the passenger (assuming we're talking inside the cockpit). Thick foam rubber or fiberous blankets are what works there. Thin fiberglass stick on material is simply not as effective. Regards, Joe Mulqueen (who insulated the most noisy British vehicle made - a '67Landrover SIIA 109 SW) '60 BT7 project Message: 8 Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:18:57 -0700 From: "Douglas Lyon" Subject: Re: [Healeys] Heat Barrier Cloth vs Dynamat To: "Alan Seigrist" , "Healey" Message-ID: <9D76F0C85F8141B0ABBCC9AFCD4BBE30 at lyon1> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Alan, I would also be leery of adhering the insulation material to the floorboards. When I get that far in my project, I'm thinking of either laying the insulation in loosely, or perhaps gluing it to the under side of the carpet. Douglas Lyon Claremont, CA '59 BN7 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Healey" Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 6:19 AM Subject: [Healeys] Heat Barrier Cloth vs Dynamat > All - > > I have been mulling about the various materials I can put on my > floorboards > to keep the BJ8 cool. I actually bought some Dynamat, but I'm having > second > thoughts about putting that super sticky stuff on my floor and what it'll > mean for rust in the future. From davzu29 at cox.net Sun Jun 28 14:39:44 2009 From: davzu29 at cox.net (David Z) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:39:44 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] brake fluid loss Message-ID: <74DC93C5334541C280A8977A27754983@ORGANIZA79207D> I've slowly been loosing brake fluid from my BJ-8's resevoir for a couple of months and have never found any on the garage floor or inside the car. I took the wheels off today to check the wheel cylinders, but they are dry. Would the likely suspect be the brake booster? How easy/difficult are these things to fix? Any other areas to check? Thanks in advance, David Z From qualitas.jack at gmail.com Sun Jun 28 14:42:43 2009 From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:42:43 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Bad Run Day Message-ID: <48720d20906281342u5848a6c3o8530c0bd1a5b1e00@mail.gmail.com> If you are going to use two pumps , be sure to get a single pole double throw, center off switch. Radio Shack has a nice one with a red handle to color code your fuel switch. The center off can be used to run your carbs dry when storing, or as a secret security device. Jack who has dual pumps on all three of his cars. From sbyers at ec.rr.com Sun Jun 28 14:56:01 2009 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:56:01 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] brake fluid loss In-Reply-To: <74DC93C5334541C280A8977A27754983@ORGANIZA79207D> References: <74DC93C5334541C280A8977A27754983@ORGANIZA79207D> Message-ID: <004701c9f832$d87eed60$897cc820$@rr.com> Yes, the missing fluid is almost certainly inside the brake booster canister. Repair/overhaul kits are available. I did mine years ago, and the only problem I encountered was the spaghetti-shaped foam rubber packing for the leather piston seal was too large in diameter and made the vacuum piston stick. It's difficult to "shave" foam rubber, but I made it work. The kit was probably made for some car other than Healeys, and perhaps what's available now is easier to work with. Some have suggested using suitably-sized silicone tubing to substitute for the foam. The rest of the kit is just normal hydraulic parts. If you can rebuild a brake cylinder, you can rebuild the booster. Oh, yes, the inside of the canister is supposed to be sprayed with a solid film lubricant. I got mine from Sandstrom Products: www.sandstromproducts.com. The air dry spray is the stuff to use. 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 David Z Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 4:40 PM To: Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] brake fluid loss I've slowly been loosing brake fluid from my BJ-8's resevoir for a couple of months and have never found any on the garage floor or inside the car. I took the wheels off today to check the wheel cylinders, but they are dry. Would the likely suspect be the brake booster? How easy/difficult are these things to fix? Any other areas to check? Thanks in advance, David Z From rccpl1 at yahoo.com Sun Jun 28 15:14:43 2009 From: rccpl1 at yahoo.com (john doe) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:14:43 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] trafficator Message-ID: <489989.86581.qm@web30401.mail.mud.yahoo.com> had to repair the small stator tube because it broke off now after installing it can't get the horn to work and when i connect the side markers they just keep flashing ant advice From tomleavy at comcast.net Sun Jun 28 16:21:06 2009 From: tomleavy at comcast.net (tomleavy at comcast.net) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:21:06 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Conclave impressions Message-ID: <1025471549.206501246227666328.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Well, we're back from the Conclave. 1200 miles of non-stop Healey fun. My favorite event was the Gymkhana, but the Southern Ontario group did a top notch job all the way around. Every event was carefully planned and well orchestrated. And the cars- wow- the cars were incredible. I didn't see a car all week that I didn't like. They were all beautiful, and there was one in every flavor. Kim and I never stopped moving the entire time. This was our first Conclave, and everyone that we met was super friendly. We felt welcome by one and all. We have to start making plans for next year. I spent the whole week looking for familiar names from this list in the crowds in Kingston. It was a rush each time I was able to place a face to a familiar name. I hope that I get to meet more of you in the future. If you haven't ever attended a Conclave, you really ought to make every attempt to get there. The cars, the people, the cars, the sights, the people- it's like Disney for car nuts. I will post the photos that we have on Picassaweb in the next week or so. Regards, Tom From tomleavy at comcast.net Sun Jun 28 16:24:32 2009 From: tomleavy at comcast.net (tomleavy at comcast.net) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:24:32 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey restored, thanks to the list Message-ID: <442476522.207041246227872590.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Hi Listers- I started the restoration some time in February '08. I finished my car on the morning of Sunday June 21 at 5:30 am, got 2 hours of sleep, packed the car and headed for Ontario. It has been a busy year, both in the garage, and scouring the List archives for those valuable tidbits that you all so eagerly share. I had my car judged, and were it not for standing on all of your shoulders, so to speak, I could not even had made the trip. Thank you all so very much for your contribution to this list, and to helping to preserve the legacy of our cars. Regards, Tom From Awgertoo at aol.com Sun Jun 28 16:31:15 2009 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:31:15 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Conclave impressions Message-ID: What Tom didn't say is that he and Kim drove their newly restored car from New Jersey to Conclave, participated in the track event at Shannonville and next day put it up to stand for Concours judging in which it went either silver or gold. Congratulations. I got to drive the car, then sit passenger at Shannonville on Monday as Tom turned progressively better laps--meanwhile Kim wangled a ride in Michael Salter's car during the noon hour wearing open-toed shoes no less! Tom and Kim are super-enthusiastic folks and were always wearing big grins whenever I saw them. It is great to put nice faces against names that we see on this list. Best--Michael Oritt ----------------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 6/28/2009 6:21:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, tomleavy at comcast.net writes: Well, we're back from the Conclave. 1200 miles of non-stop Healey fun. My favorite event was the Gymkhana, but the Southern Ontario group did a top notch job all the way around. Every event was carefully planned and well orchestrated. And the cars- wow- the cars were incredible. I didn't see a car all week that I didn't like. They were all beautiful, and there was one in every flavor. Kim and I never stopped moving the entire time. This was our first Conclave, and everyone that we met was super friendly. We felt welcome by one and all. We have to start making plans for next year. I spent the whole week looking for familiar names from this list in the crowds in Kingston. It was a rush each time I was able to place a face to a familiar name. I hope that I get to meet more of you in the future. If you haven't ever attended a Conclave, you really ought to make every attempt to get there. The cars, the people, the cars, the sights, the people- it's like Disney for car nuts. I will post the photos that we have on Picassaweb in the next week or so. Regards, Tom Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as michael.oritt at gmail.com http://www.team.net/archive **************An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221323006x1201367222/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd=Jun eExcfooterNO62) From blkbt7 at yahoo.com Sun Jun 28 17:36:03 2009 From: blkbt7 at yahoo.com (Bob Brown) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:36:03 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Conclave impressions In-Reply-To: <1025471549.206501246227666328.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <1025471549.206501246227666328.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <244463.34013.qm@web83916.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> ________________________________ Subject: [Healeys] Conclave impressions .... We felt welcome by one and all. We have to start making plans for next year. ..... Conclave 2010 will be hosted by the Midwest Region, in Galena, IL. The host resort willl be EAGLE RIDGE RESORT & SPA. Dates July 11-16. http://austinhealeyconclave.com Not all links are active but you can get a good idea of what we have planned. Bob Brown Conclave 2010 Chairman From comkanuk at cgocable.ca Sun Jun 28 18:28:30 2009 From: comkanuk at cgocable.ca (gilbert gauthier) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:28:30 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Conclave impressions References: <244463.34013.qm@web83916.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: And i can tell you that the town of Galena is one of the nicest place that Line & I had the chance to visit during our journey around the US. Hope to see all of you there..... Gilbert Lucky BT7, Goldy BN7 http://www.austinhealeyquebec.com/ Dibut du message riexpidii : > > De : BobBrown > Date: 28 juin 2009 19:36:03 HAE > @ : healeys at autox.team.net > Objet : Rip : [Healeys] Conclave impressions > > ________________________________ > > Subject: [Healeys] Conclave impressions > .... > We felt welcome by one and all. We have to start making plans for next > year. > ..... > > > > Conclave 2010 will be hosted by the Midwest Region, in Galena, > IL. The host resort willl be EAGLE RIDGE RESORT & SPA. > Dates July 11-16. > http://austinhealeyconclave.com > Not all links are active but you can get a > good idea of what we have planned. > > Bob Brown > Conclave 2010 Chairman > _______________________________________________ > 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 comkanuk at cgocable.ca > > http://www.team.net/archive From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Sun Jun 28 20:59:23 2009 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:59:23 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey restored, thanks to the list References: <442476522.207041246227872590.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <000401c9f865$9b648010$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Many congrats. Feb. 08? You must be one of those lucky retired types. I've been on my project and with the help of the list, its only taken me 10 years. You must have been flyin with very little sleep to boot. Sleep well my friend and enjoy the ride, Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 6:24 PM Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey restored, thanks to the list > Hi Listers- > > > > > I started the restoration some time in February '08. I finished my car on > the morning of Sunday June 21 at 5:30 am, got 2 hours of sleep, packed the > car and headed for Ontario. It has been a busy year, both in the garage, > and scouring the List archives for those valuable tidbits that you all so > eagerly share. I had my car judged, and were it not for standing on all of > your shoulders, so to speak, I could not even had made the trip. Thank you > all so very much for your contribution to this list, and to helping to > preserve the legacy of our cars. > > > > > Regards, Tom > _______________________________________________ > 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 lapierrem at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From rnbmail at yahoo.com Sun Jun 28 22:08:45 2009 From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair) Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:08:45 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] I HATE...... Message-ID: <560478.81702.qm@web37905.mail.mud.yahoo.com> What??? Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail at yahoo.com --- On Sun, 6/28/09, Ed's Shop wrote: > From: Ed's Shop > Subject: [Healeys] I HATE...... > To: "00 - Healeys at Autox" > Date: Sunday, June 28, 2009, 10:19 AM > > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rnbmail at yahoo.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From AAHealeyguy at aol.com Sun Jun 28 23:28:09 2009 From: AAHealeyguy at aol.com (AAHealeyguy at aol.com) Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:28:09 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Test to See if Posted Message-ID: Sorry to clog up list, but for some reason I have not been getting ANY nationwide Healey news from you all for about a month or two. Went to autox site and somehow saw I was not in the correct area Enbable/Disabled. So got that changed and hoping to get to see more mail again. Gerry K. San Diego ************** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221823281x1201398699/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072& hmpgID=62&bcd=JunestepsfooterNO62) From gaagten at hetnet.nl Mon Jun 29 04:21:25 2009 From: gaagten at hetnet.nl (Gaagten) Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:21:25 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Fuelpump Message-ID: Hello, A friend of mine drives an A-H sprite (frogeye) and has continiously a problem with his fuel pump. He used different pump types without solving the problem of getting no fuel into the carbs. So the car stops at different moments. Now an electric pump is installed and he found out that he can drive about 100 km , filling up the fuel tank compete he can avoid the problem. Any comments on this? Ge Aagten The Netherlands From austin.healey at gmail.com Mon Jun 29 04:57:32 2009 From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Healey List) Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:57:32 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Fuelpump In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <17F114CA-D613-498A-9EFF-E43A2599344E@gmail.com> Probably need a bit more information... He had a Mechanical pump, now has electric? Is the electric pump mounted in the engine bay or near the rear axle? Fuel filter? Where? Blocked? Mounting a 'push' pump in the engine bay (which should be a 'pull' pump) a pull pump at the rear of the car, or having a blocked / internally collapsed online fuel filter will give the same issues Chris www.myaustinhealey.com Sent from my iPhone On 29/06/2009, at 8:21 PM, "Gaagten" wrote: > Hello, > A friend of mine drives an A-H sprite (frogeye) and has continiously > a problem > with his fuel pump. He used different pump types without solving the > problem > of getting no fuel into the carbs. So the car stops at different > moments. Now > an electric pump is installed and he found out that he can drive > about 100 km > , filling up the fuel tank compete he can avoid the problem. > Any comments on this? > > Ge Aagten > The Netherlands From coudesluijs at chello.nl Mon Jun 29 05:35:54 2009 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:35:54 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Fuelpump In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4A48A71A.3020004@chello.nl> Most likely a blocked fuel line between tank and pump. Possibly a blocked pick up filter in the tank. Try to remove the pick up / fuel gauge sensor (which are probably combined as on many UK cars) from the tank, inspect and clean and rectify the cause which is probably dirt and/or rust in the tank. Kees Oudesluijs NL Gaagten schreef: > Hello, > A friend of mine drives an A-H sprite (frogeye) and has continiously a problem > with his fuel pump. He used different pump types without solving the problem > of getting no fuel into the carbs. So the car stops at different moments. Now > an electric pump is installed and he found out that he can drive about 100 km > , filling up the fuel tank compete he can avoid the problem. > Any comments on this? > > Ge Aagten > The Netherlands > _______________________________________________ > 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 coudesluijs at chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.12.94/2208 - Release Date: 06/29/09 05:54:00 From tomleavy at comcast.net Mon Jun 29 06:32:37 2009 From: tomleavy at comcast.net (tomleavy at comcast.net) Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:32:37 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Another Healey restored, thanks to the list In-Reply-To: <529139180.322611246278660250.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <1839597305.323331246278757544.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Hi Mark- Nope, I'm still a working stiff, obsessed, but working full time just the same. Thanks for the congrats. l can assure you that regardless of the length of time it takes, these cars are a BLAST to drive. Hang in there, it all comes together eventually. Hope to see you at a future Conclave! Regards, Tom Thomas Leavy 451 Branchport Ave Oceanport, NJ 07757 908-433-9322 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark LaPierre" To: tomleavy at comcast.net, healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 10:59:23 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [Healeys] B Another Healey restored, thanks to the list Many congrats. B Feb. B 08? B You must be one of those lucky retired types. I've been on my project and with the help of the list, its only taken me 10 years. You must have been flyin with very little sleep to boot. Sleep well my friend and enjoy the ride, Mark From bighealey at charter.net Mon Jun 29 07:18:06 2009 From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond) Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:18:06 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Smart Man Message-ID: <2319EFEC4FB44F3982104F409C5E1519@TRACY> He dated then married her for her Healey. Kennard anniversary Napa Valley Register - Napa,CA,USA Judy had an Austin-Healey and no driver's license. Bill had a driver's license and was more than willing to chauffeur Judy around. ... Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org From sbyers at ec.rr.com Mon Jun 29 07:47:02 2009 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:47:02 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Another Healey restored, thanks to the list In-Reply-To: <1839597305.323331246278757544.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <529139180.322611246278660250.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> <1839597305.323331246278757544.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <008301c9f8c0$151ed040$3f5c70c0$@rr.com> Tom, it was great to meet you face to face at Conclave. Congratulations on your hard work and the success of your car. She's a beauty! Thanks also for the signed copy of your book. That was a very kind and thoughtful gesture. Happy Healeying! 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 tomleavy at comcast.net Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 8:33 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Another Healey restored, thanks to the list Hi Mark- Nope, I'm still a working stiff, obsessed, but working full time just the same. Thanks for the congrats. l can assure you that regardless of the length of time it takes, these cars are a BLAST to drive. Hang in there, it all comes together eventually. Hope to see you at a future Conclave! Regards, Tom Thomas Leavy 451 Branchport Ave Oceanport, NJ 07757 908-433-9322 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark LaPierre" To: tomleavy at comcast.net, healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 10:59:23 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [Healeys] B Another Healey restored, thanks to the list Many congrats. B Feb. B 08? B You must be one of those lucky retired types. I've been on my project and with the help of the list, its only taken me 10 years. You must have been flyin with very little sleep to boot. Sleep well my friend and enjoy the ride, Mark Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as sbyers at ec.rr.com http://www.team.net/archive From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au Mon Jun 29 08:17:08 2009 From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (Joe and Lenore Armour) Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:17:08 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Tractability In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4A48CCE4.3040708@illawarra.hotkey.net.au> James Sailer wrote: > >A last question that relates to tractability, As I increase speeds over 80 - >90 the front seems to lighten a bit. Could this be an indication of needing a >little more toe-in? > > > James You may wish to consider the following comments remembering that a lot of handling characteristics are subjective ; different tyre brands have different characteristics and different models from the same brand have different characteristics. Toe-in often gives more stability under hard braking as the suspension deflects backwards under load depending on the compliance in the bushes, but may have a negative effect on initial turn-in and understeer. Some then compensate with using toe-out. Steering links ahead of the axle line may give more consistency alignment at higher speeds and loading as they are in tension ,not compression. On test and fine tuning almost never done on road cars is the setting of 'corner' weights. That is ensure each tyre is carrying the same load and therefore doing the same amount of work. Place scales under all 4 wheels and check ( with driver and normal fuel load) that the readings are the same. If using one scale place the other three wheels on a spacer the same thickness as the scales. These figures can be considerably different due to frame damage, different spring heights and rates, bent suspension arms or just plain weight distribution. I believe this effect is more important as your speed increases Joe From robertlarson at att.net Mon Jun 29 10:58:08 2009 From: robertlarson at att.net (Bob) Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:58:08 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fuelpump In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4A48F2A0.5030600@att.net> A SWAG... (Scientific, Wild Ass'ed Guess) Any possibility of an unvented or clogged tank cap? As fuel is drawn from the tank a vacuum would be created that eventually the pumps could not overcome. Variables would be the pump and how much fuel is in the tank yielding different distances to failure. Bullet proof jacket on in case someone misses in shooting the theory down. Bob From bjsbj8 at gmail.com Mon Jun 29 11:44:57 2009 From: bjsbj8 at gmail.com (Bob Johnson) Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:44:57 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] trafficator In-Reply-To: <489989.86581.qm@web30401.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <489989.86581.qm@web30401.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Are you saying that when you move the trafficator to a right or left turn that after you complete the turn the signal does not get canceled? If so, it could be the way that the screws that hold the steering wheel on may need to be adjusted. At least that seems to be what fixed my non-canceling problem. Also, just make sure that you have the cancellation pegs on the proper sides of the assembly. IMHO, the right way looks wrong, but it isn't. Bob Johnson BJ8 On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 5:14 PM, john doe wrote: > had to repair the small stator tube because it broke off now after installing it can't get the horn to work and when i connect the side markers they just keep flashing ant advice > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bjsbj8 at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From bspidell at comcast.net Mon Jun 29 11:52:02 2009 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:52:02 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] trafficator In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <126879793.479911246297922072.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Hard to diagnose based on the limited info, but sounds like two separate problems. IIRC, when pressed the horn button grounds the circuit to the horns. Since they're not working, I suspect the circuit to ground is open or broken, which may or may not have something to do with the flasher problem. Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Johnson" To: "john doe" Cc: Healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 10:44:57 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: [Healeys] trafficator Are you saying that when you move the trafficator to a right or left turn that after you complete the turn the signal does not get canceled? If so, it could be the way that the screws that hold the steering wheel on may need to be adjusted. At least that seems to be what fixed my non-canceling problem. Also, just make sure that you have the cancellation pegs on the proper sides of the assembly. IMHO, the right way looks wrong, but it isn't. Bob Johnson BJ8 On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 5:14 PM, john doe wrote: > had to repair the small stator tube because it broke off now after installing it can't get the horn to work and when i connect the side markers they just keep flashing ant advice From lyon612 at verizon.net Mon Jun 29 11:52:40 2009 From: lyon612 at verizon.net (Douglas Lyon) Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:52:40 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Ignition keys Message-ID: <8FB1B6B0ABDC4461959DAC606D778CF0@lyon1> I just received two original Wilmot Breeden keys from Pete Groh. They look great, and work perfectly. No financial interest other than, that the deal lightened my wallet. Douglas Lyon Claremont, CA '59 BN7 From medlabinc at msn.com Mon Jun 29 12:29:48 2009 From: medlabinc at msn.com (Dick Matson) Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:29:48 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Ignition keys Message-ID: Same here. Three keys from Pete Groh. Happy with results. Dick Matson / Bj8 ----- Original Message ----- From: Douglas Lyon To: healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 10:52 AM Subject: [Healeys] Ignition keys I just received two original Wilmot Breeden keys from Pete Groh. They look great, and work perfectly. No financial interest other than, that the deal lightened my wallet. Douglas Lyon Claremont, CA '59 BN7 From austin.healey at gmail.com Mon Jun 29 12:59:26 2009 From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock [Healey]) Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:59:26 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Tractability In-Reply-To: <4A48CCE4.3040708@illawarra.hotkey.net.au> References: <4A48CCE4.3040708@illawarra.hotkey.net.au> Message-ID: Yep. Loose rear axle location, and what Joe said, plus car "rake" has a lot to do with weight distribution & corner weight balancing - i.e. is the car lower at the front than the rear? Many healeys are lower at the rear = WRONG! = too light under really harsh acceleration. Of course, if you've ever driven a Healey with a Detroit Locker - you'd think what is happening was quite normal.... A Detroit Locker makes the rear of the car "step out" 3 feet or so every time you lift off.... on a dry road.... Which is nowhere near as much fun as it sounds on a wet public road...... Chris www.myaustinhealey.com (Quaiffe in the Black & white car now. Detroit Locker on the shelf. Quaiffe is much easier to drive on the road, but give me the Detroit Locker on a dry track anyday!!) On Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 12:17 AM, Joe and Lenore Armour < sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au> wrote: > James Sailer wrote: > > >> A last question that relates to tractability, As I increase speeds over 80 >> - >> 90 the front seems to lighten a bit. Could this be an indication of >> needing a >> little more toe-in? >> >> >> > James > You may wish to consider the following comments remembering that a lot of > handling characteristics are subjective ; > different tyre brands have different characteristics and different models > from the same brand have different characteristics. > Toe-in often gives more stability under hard braking as the suspension > deflects backwards under load depending on the compliance in the bushes, but > may have a negative effect on initial turn-in and understeer. Some then > compensate with using toe-out. > Steering links ahead of the axle line may give more consistency alignment > at higher speeds and loading as they are in tension ,not compression. > > On test and fine tuning almost never done on road cars is the setting of > 'corner' weights. That is ensure each tyre is carrying the same load and > therefore doing the same amount of work. Place scales under all 4 wheels and > check ( with driver and normal fuel load) that the readings are the same. If > using one scale place the other three wheels on a spacer the same thickness > as the scales. These figures can be considerably different due to frame > damage, different spring heights and rates, bent suspension arms or just > plain weight distribution. I believe this effect is more important as your > speed increases > > Joe From gmuttart at eastlink.ca Mon Jun 29 17:03:04 2009 From: gmuttart at eastlink.ca (Geoff Muttart) Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:03:04 -0300 Subject: [Healeys] Beaulieu Autojumble - September (spousal alternative) Message-ID: <2D529EAA54F4482E83998E4CCE565EE5@FAMILY> My wife is looking for other spouses who may be more interested in travelling to the Jane Austen House & Museum in Chawton-Alton, Hampshire on Saturday, September 12, instead of hanging out at Beaulieu for two days. If you plan to attend Beaulieu, and your spouse might be interested in this side trip, they can email my wife Anne-Marie at [alapointe at eastlink.ca] (where "at" is "@", of course). Geoff Muttart Nova Scotia 100-6 Longbridge From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net Mon Jun 29 20:46:03 2009 From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur) Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:46:03 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Bodywork Advise on "Oil Canning" In-Reply-To: <000601c9f6bd$fdd86940$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> References: <000601c9f6bd$fdd86940$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20090629194423.0205d9c8@pop.att.yahoo.com> Mark, Check this website: http://metalshapers.org/tips/ Ron Covell has a CD and VCR tape with very useful information on metal work including shrinking with a shrinking hammer (not recommended by me because it dimples the metal) and heat shrinking. John At 08:27 PM 6/26/2009 -0400, Mark LaPierre wrote: >One of my front fenders has an "oil canning" dent that needs some attention. From healeymanjim at hansencc.net Mon Jun 29 20:51:02 2009 From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net) Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:51:02 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?trafficator?= Message-ID: <20090630025102.18532.qmail@server278.com> had this problem in a couple of bj8s. in one the wires had become frayed where the trafficator tube slid up and down inside the long tube. the wiring was stuck at the bottom due to grease and dirt and would not slide up and down inside the tube so it would mangle up where the short and long tube connected and wore the insulation off the wires. in the other car, the wiring did not have any slack where it came out of the stator tube and wore through at the end of the tube and a few wires were going directly to ground and the hot lead burned through, and the horn wire was inop. places to start looking. hjim From healeymanjim at hansencc.net Mon Jun 29 20:51:03 2009 From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net) Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:51:03 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?trafficator?= Message-ID: <20090630025103.18569.qmail@server278.com> had this problem in a couple of bj8s. in one the wires had become frayed where the trafficator tube slid up and down inside the long tube. the wiring was stuck at the bottom due to grease and dirt and would not slide up and down inside the tube so it would mangle up where the short and long tube connected and wore the insulation off the wires. in the other car, the wiring did not have any slack where it came out of the stator tube and wore through at the end of the tube and a few wires were going directly to ground and the hot lead burned through, and the horn wire was inop. places to start looking. hjim From satkinson7314 at charter.net Mon Jun 29 20:56:42 2009 From: satkinson7314 at charter.net (Simon & Christine Atkinson) Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:56:42 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] tires Message-ID: <7A58AED8B6674E50B96655F246077FA3@AtkinsonPC> Ok. before someone gets upset. yes, another TIRES email. I searched through all the old emails but have a simple question. At the speed of my restoration I will probably take another 3 years to get roadworthy. My old tires were dry rotted so I had them trashed before getting the wheels painted (last time the tires saw pavement was 8 yrs ago!) Is there a "good" / "inexpensive" tire that I can put on to get the chassis rolling around for the next 3 years? Correct size etc?? Forgive me but I'm not familiar with tire lingo of tube vs. tubeless. Thanks! Simon From tomleavy at comcast.net Mon Jun 29 21:12:09 2009 From: tomleavy at comcast.net (tomleavy at comcast.net) Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:12:09 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Conclave pix In-Reply-To: <1942851146.716311246331098401.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <1925201813.717981246331529473.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Greetings- These are links to some pics that I have posted: http://picasaweb.google.com/tomleavy/AustinHealeyConclave2009# http://picasaweb.google.com/tomleavy/HealeyConclave2009# Enjoy. Tom Thomas Leavy 451 Branchport Ave Oceanport, NJ 07757 908-433-9322 From bighealey at astound.net Mon Jun 29 22:06:44 2009 From: bighealey at astound.net (John Soderling) Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:06:44 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] tires Reply References: <7A58AED8B6674E50B96655F246077FA3@AtkinsonPC> Message-ID: <644594968B74443E9C5EB31A739ADE31@Soderling> Kumho Power Star 165R15 from Tirerack for $43 apiece. Great tire. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&fromCompare1=yes&vehicleSearch=false&tireModel=Power+Star+758&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=68TR5758& Vrooom vrooom, John Erika the Red ----- Original Message ----- From: "Simon & Christine Atkinson" To: "'Healeys'" Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 7:56 PM Subject: [Healeys] tires > Ok. before someone gets upset. yes, another TIRES email. I searched > through > all the old emails but have a simple question. > > > > At the speed of my restoration I will probably take another 3 years to get > roadworthy. My old tires were dry rotted so I had them trashed before > getting the wheels painted (last time the tires saw pavement was 8 yrs > ago!) > > Is there a "good" / "inexpensive" tire that I can put on to get the > chassis > rolling around for the next 3 years? > > > > Correct size etc?? Forgive me but I'm not familiar with tire lingo of tube > vs. tubeless. > > > > Thanks! From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Mon Jun 29 22:22:11 2009 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:22:11 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] tires In-Reply-To: <7A58AED8B6674E50B96655F246077FA3@AtkinsonPC> References: <7A58AED8B6674E50B96655F246077FA3@AtkinsonPC> Message-ID: <471534970906292122p7cb74c1ekceb1a3a67f0eec08@mail.gmail.com> Don't have the pricing info at hand. Bought these for the exact same purpose. Nankang N812 165 R15 875 actually look good on my BT7 Jody On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 7:56 PM, Simon & Christine Atkinson wrote: > Ok. before someone gets upset. yes, another TIRES email. I searched through > all the old emails but have a simple question. > > > > At the speed of my restoration I will probably take another 3 years to get > roadworthy. My old tires were dry rotted so I had them trashed before > getting the wheels painted (last time the tires saw pavement was 8 yrs ago!) > > Is there a "good" / "inexpensive" tire that I can put on to get the chassis > rolling around for the next 3 years? > > > > Correct size etc?? Forgive me but I'm not familiar with tire lingo of tube > vs. tubeless. > > > > Thanks! > > > > Simon > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jodyfkerr at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) 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 Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com Tue Jun 30 01:02:37 2009 From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com) Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:02:37 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Beaulieu Autojumble - September (spousal alternative) In-Reply-To: <2D529EAA54F4482E83998E4CCE565EE5@FAMILY> References: <2D529EAA54F4482E83998E4CCE565EE5@FAMILY> Message-ID: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F33495DA@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com> Geoff, I am going to Beaulieu Autojumble and have my wife, daughter and Healey friends from England with us. We stay in the region for a couple of days, not only for the Autojumble. My wife is also not interested in old rusty car parts, but on the same grounds there is Beaulieu Manor House and Abbey, which is really worth to see, even for me. So the girls will be there as well and enjoy the day. And there is a beautiful walk from Beaulieu village along Beaulieu river to Bucklers Hart, an old ship yard of 17th Century. Really worth to do and see. And the area and landscape around Beaulieu is really beautiful with lovely cottage houses wild ponies, donkeys, cows. There are no fences and the animals are even on the road or in the villages. Sometimes very funny when a donkey takes the sugar from the outside tables at Beaulieu village coffee shop. By the way, this coffee shop serves the best Cream Tea in England and a must to have (my personal opinion). Just for your wife to think about. Josef Eckert Konigswinter/GERMANY -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Geoff Muttart Gesendet: Dienstag, 30. Juni 2009 01:03 An: healeys at autox.team.net Betreff: [Healeys] Beaulieu Autojumble - September (spousal alternative) My wife is looking for other spouses who may be more interested in travelling to the Jane Austen House & Museum in Chawton-Alton, Hampshire on Saturday, September 12, instead of hanging out at Beaulieu for two days. If you plan to attend Beaulieu, and your spouse might be interested in this side trip, they can email my wife Anne-Marie at [alapointe at eastlink.ca] (where "at" is "@", of course). Geoff Muttart Nova Scotia 100-6 Longbridge From coudesluijs at chello.nl Tue Jun 30 02:03:36 2009 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:03:36 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] tires In-Reply-To: <7A58AED8B6674E50B96655F246077FA3@AtkinsonPC> References: <7A58AED8B6674E50B96655F246077FA3@AtkinsonPC> Message-ID: <4A49C6D8.6070301@chello.nl> For rolling around only get the cheapest (secondhand?) and narrowest 15" tyre you can get, e.g. 135/15 to 155/15 and fit tubes if the rims are not sealed. Crossply or radial, it does not matter. This will help manouvering around. Do not forget to fit proper tyres after the restauration. Kees Oudesluijs NL Simon & Christine Atkinson schreef: > Ok. before someone gets upset. yes, another TIRES email. I searched through > all the old emails but have a simple question. > > > > At the speed of my restoration I will probably take another 3 years to get > roadworthy. My old tires were dry rotted so I had them trashed before > getting the wheels painted (last time the tires saw pavement was 8 yrs ago!) > > Is there a "good" / "inexpensive" tire that I can put on to get the chassis > rolling around for the next 3 years? > > > > Correct size etc?? Forgive me but I'm not familiar with tire lingo of tube > vs. tubeless. > > > > Thanks! > > > > Simon > _______________________________________________ > 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 coudesluijs at chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.12.94/2208 - Release Date: 06/29/09 05:54:00 From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net Tue Jun 30 08:15:34 2009 From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo) Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:15:34 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Beaulieu Autojumble - September (spousal alternative) References: <2D529EAA54F4482E83998E4CCE565EE5@FAMILY> <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F33495DA@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com> Message-ID: <001c01c9f98d$3ca3c300$0500a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> My wife and I went to Beaulieu to see the Autojumble. We started a vacation with this event. We were amazed at 40 acres of car parts. After walking around for 4 hours, we saw enough. I only wish we had a way to bring parts home. Maybe if it was at the end of the vacation. They also had a car auction during the time we were there with some nice examples of british cars. The museum, abby and local town were all interesting to see. We happened to get lucky and reserved a room through Hotels.com for the hotel in town. We got the room in the attic but it was half price. Very nice two days in the area. I would recommend it to anyone who is visiting England. Jerry From rnbmail at yahoo.com Tue Jun 30 09:27:58 2009 From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair) Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:27:58 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] tires Message-ID: <629613.20581.qm@web37907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Simon, If you are looking for 'any tire that fits' just to roll around then shop everywhere for a 165x15 - there are tons of choices - pick the cheapest. For final road use, I would recommend 185x15 Vredesteins. Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail at yahoo.com --- On Mon, 6/29/09, Simon & Christine Atkinson wrote: > From: Simon & Christine Atkinson > Subject: [Healeys] tires > To: "'Healeys'" > Date: Monday, June 29, 2009, 7:56 PM > Ok. before someone gets upset. yes, > another TIRES email. I searched through > all the old emails but have a simple question. > > > > At the speed of my restoration I will probably take another > 3 years to get > roadworthy. My old tires were dry rotted so I had them > trashed before > getting the wheels painted (last time the tires saw > pavement was 8 yrs ago!) > > Is there a "good" / "inexpensive" tire that I can put on to > get the chassis > rolling around for the next 3 years? > > > > Correct size etc?? Forgive me but I'm not familiar with > tire lingo of tube > vs. tubeless. > > > > Thanks! > > > > Simon > _______________________________________________ > 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 rnbmail at yahoo.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From Warthodson at aol.com Tue Jun 30 11:48:26 2009 From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com) Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:48:26 EDT Subject: [Healeys] test Message-ID: **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222377075x1201454393/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd= JunestepsfooterNO62) From rccpl1 at yahoo.com Tue Jun 30 12:25:11 2009 From: rccpl1 at yahoo.com (john doe) Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:25:11 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] trafficator Message-ID: <925144.60211.qm@web30405.mail.mud.yahoo.com> put it back in now horn doesn't work and is leaking like a sive how do you get that olive nut on the tube From bspidell at comcast.net Tue Jun 30 13:08:00 2009 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:08:00 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] trafficator In-Reply-To: <925144.60211.qm@web30405.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <982473884.939091246388880152.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> The olive should be split. The nut goes over the stator tube and olive and threads to steering box . ----- Original Message ----- From: "john doe" To: Healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 11:25:11 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [Healeys] trafficator put it back in now horn doesn't work and is leaking like a sive how do you get that olive nut on the tube _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as bspidell at comcast.net http://www.team.net/archive From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Tue Jun 30 17:36:40 2009 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:36:40 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] trafficator References: <982473884.939091246388880152.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <001501c9f9db$9e924570$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> And of course this should all be done BEFORE you put the wires through the tube and before you put the steering box fluid in. OOOPS. ML ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Spidell" To: "john doe" Cc: Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 3:08 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] trafficator > The olive should be split. The nut goes over the stator tube and olive and > threads to steering box . > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "john doe" > To: Healeys at autox.team.net > Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 11:25:11 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific > Subject: [Healeys] trafficator > > put it back in now horn doesn't work and is leaking like a sive how do you > get that olive nut on the tube > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bspidell at comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > 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 lapierrem at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From pennell at cox.net Tue Jun 30 17:56:24 2009 From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net) Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:56:24 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] tires In-Reply-To: <7A58AED8B6674E50B96655F246077FA3@AtkinsonPC> Message-ID: <20090630195624.KMV4W.121902.imail@eastrmwml39> Simon, Look into used tires. Around here you can get them for 30 or so. For your purposes think small, unbalanced and cheap. You might get lucky. The only issue might be getting them mounted on wire wheels but you could do that right? Keith Pennell ---- Simon & Christine Atkinson wrote: > Ok. before someone gets upset. yes, another TIRES email. I searched through > all the old emails but have a simple question. > > > > At the speed of my restoration I will probably take another 3 years to get > roadworthy. My old tires were dry rotted so I had them trashed before > getting the wheels painted (last time the tires saw pavement was 8 yrs ago!) > > Is there a "good" / "inexpensive" tire that I can put on to get the chassis > rolling around for the next 3 years? > > > > Correct size etc?? Forgive me but I'm not familiar with tire lingo of tube > vs. tubeless. > > > > Thanks! > > > > Simon > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as pennell at cox.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue Jun 30 19:36:47 2009 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 09:36:47 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] tires In-Reply-To: <20090630195624.KMV4W.121902.imail@eastrmwml39> References: <7A58AED8B6674E50B96655F246077FA3@AtkinsonPC> <20090630195624.KMV4W.121902.imail@eastrmwml39> Message-ID: Simon - If you are around N. California, I have a complete set of good used Michelins, with 95% tread, which you can have. They are 20+ years old but otherwise little used. I wouldn't drive on the highway in them but around town under 45 mph I'm sure they are relatively safe. I'll be back in August you can have them for the cost of demounting from the rim. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 7:56 AM, wrote: > Simon, > > Look into used tires. Around here you can get them for 30 or so. For your > purposes think small, unbalanced and cheap. You might get lucky. > > The only issue might be getting them mounted on wire wheels but you could > do that right? > > Keith Pennell > > ---- Simon & Christine Atkinson wrote: > > Ok. before someone gets upset. yes, another TIRES email. I searched > through > > all the old emails but have a simple question. > > > > > > > > At the speed of my restoration I will probably take another 3 years to > get > > roadworthy. My old tires were dry rotted so I had them trashed before > > getting the wheels painted (last time the tires saw pavement was 8 yrs > ago!) > > > > Is there a "good" / "inexpensive" tire that I can put on to get the > chassis > > rolling around for the next 3 years? > > > > > > > > Correct size etc?? Forgive me but I'm not familiar with tire lingo of > tube > > vs. tubeless. > > > > > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > > > Simon > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as pennell at cox.net > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From jessmd1 at comcast.net Tue Jun 30 19:53:58 2009 From: jessmd1 at comcast.net (Jess Power) Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:53:58 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] paint and interior Message-ID: <8327D8A6-69FD-4AC5-AC04-F4714D9519FC@comcast.net> If you are going to paint and recarpet a BN1 and redo door panels with a professional job,which is better to do first? From satkinson7314 at charter.net Tue Jun 30 20:29:04 2009 From: satkinson7314 at charter.net (Simon & Christine Atkinson) Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:29:04 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] tires In-Reply-To: References: <7A58AED8B6674E50B96655F246077FA3@AtkinsonPC> <20090630195624.KMV4W.121902.imail@eastrmwml39> Message-ID: Thanks Alan and to all that responded! To summarize in one email. Used tires definitely an option but I ended up with deciding upon the Kumho's (thanks to John). At $200 mounted at least I have a set of tires I could drive the car at highway speed while working out any bugs later. Thanks to those who offered to loan me a set of tires or wheels/tires!! Sorry I'm in Connecticut so a trip to Pittsburgh or N.California is not in the cards. Thanks again to all, Simon _____ From: Alan Seigrist [mailto:healey.nut at gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:37 PM To: pennell at cox.net Cc: Simon & Christine Atkinson; Healeys Subject: Re: [Healeys] tires Simon - If you are around N. California, I have a complete set of good used Michelins, with 95% tread, which you can have. They are 20+ years old but otherwise little used. I wouldn't drive on the highway in them but around town under 45 mph I'm sure they are relatively safe. I'll be back in August you can have them for the cost of demounting from the rim. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 7:56 AM, wrote: Simon, Look into used tires. Around here you can get them for 30 or so. For your purposes think small, unbalanced and cheap. You might get lucky. The only issue might be getting them mounted on wire wheels but you could do that right? Keith Pennell ---- Simon & Christine Atkinson wrote: > Ok. before someone gets upset. yes, another TIRES email. I searched through > all the old emails but have a simple question. > > > > At the speed of my restoration I will probably take another 3 years to get > roadworthy. My old tires were dry rotted so I had them trashed before > getting the wheels painted (last time the tires saw pavement was 8 yrs ago!) > > Is there a "good" / "inexpensive" tire that I can put on to get the chassis > rolling around for the next 3 years? > > > > Correct size etc?? Forgive me but I'm not familiar with tire lingo of tube > vs. tubeless. > > > > Thanks! > > > > Simon > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as pennell at cox.net > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com http://www.team.net/archive