From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Sun Nov  1 04:18:38 2009
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 11:18:38 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] Wiring loom query
Message-ID: <000001ca5ae5$0fe83fd0$2fb8bf70$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>

I have a MkII BT7 3000.....
The grille is out of the car and the front end is generally "get-at-able".
The wiring loom's progress around this area of the car has always been a bit
of a mystery to me and, it seems, to previous owners, mechanics, paint
sprayers etc....plastic cable ties everywhere...all worked but was a bit of
a mess.
So, where is it all actually meant to go? To what is the loom clipped and
with what?
And, can one clip(?) it all in before re-installing the grille then the
radiator? What's the order of play here?
Thanks,
Simon.

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Sun Nov  1 05:36:35 2009
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:36:35 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Web Site Updates
Message-ID: <008501ca5aef$f3ba8010$db2f8030$@net>

The articles from I Erbs are now on my site under the Fuel System (Fuel Pump
repairs) and Ignition System (Distributor Fault Finding) sections of the
Technical Page.

There are about a dozen other updates on that page, locally obtainable parts
and Important Links pages that I have placed in the past 10 days or so.

John Sims, BN6
Aberdeen, NJ
 
http://www.healey6.com

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun Nov  1 06:23:07 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 21:23:07 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Lubrication
In-Reply-To: <5VuGt8IXVD7KFwdy@jharper.demon.co.uk>
References: <6ea3ee9e0910291455q2fa74be7k9e8216629f68017e@mail.gmail.com>
	<4AEA2617.2010407@chello.nl> <jaMwOUDY1+6KFwHs@jharper.demon.co.uk>
	<ff59076c0910310259i597ad957p9fe2015b0b0b81f5@mail.gmail.com>
	<5VuGt8IXVD7KFwdy@jharper.demon.co.uk>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911010523m7f64dc0ak3c75ce5e08777ec9@mail.gmail.com>

John -

I have the manifolds from two A90s and my 100, the bell crank pivot is
likely carbon steel / bolt steel of some sort.

All of the ones I've had are corroded and needed replacement.  Usually the
corrosion is around the bolt head and threads, not the pivot.

All the pivots themselves were very clean without corrosion, I suspect that
the bell crank uses a brass bush of some sort and the brass probably works
its way into the pivot's surface over time, hence the lack of corrosion.

The replacement pivots you can buy are black coated like a typical British
made bolt, so standard grade 5 bolt steel is probably what it is.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 9:02 PM, John Harper <ah at jharper.demon.co.uk> wrote:

>
> Alan
>
> If they are not stainless steel then the metal must be something very
> similar. I have just checked four spare manifolds; a couple from Atlantics
> but you will know that they are the same. All are originals and must be
> around 55 years old. None show any significant corrosion and are still
> bright and shiny if lightly polished.
>
> If they are not stainless steel then what is the metal likely to be?
>
> If vendors are selling pivots made of mild steel then they are in my view
> selling an inferior product.
>
> Regards

From dwflagg at juno.com  Sun Nov  1 07:57:24 2009
From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 09:57:24 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Halloween (non-Healey)
Message-ID: <20091101.065738.1054.34552@mailpop02.dca.untd.com>

Just an observation, but it seemed like there were far less trick or
treaters out last night. Maybe because it was Saturday, or the time
change? I know here they only allow kids out from dusk to 8:00 PM and no
teenagers. Times have changed.

Doug
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From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net  Sun Nov  1 08:48:44 2009
From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ron Ray)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 09:48:44 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] More on relays for electrical systems
In-Reply-To: <008501ca5aef$f3ba8010$db2f8030$@net>
References: <008501ca5aef$f3ba8010$db2f8030$@net>
Message-ID: <001e01ca5b0a$cb5b4f80$6211ee80$@net>

As a follow up on my question of last week regarding relays for the lighting
system on a Bugeye, below is a link from my friend who originally asked the
question.  The article explains more about relays.
 
http://www.rowand.net/shop/tech/AllAboutRelays.htm
 
Ron

From jodyfkerr at gmail.com  Sun Nov  1 08:50:21 2009
From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 08:50:21 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Halloween (non-Healey)
In-Reply-To: <20091101.065738.1054.34552@mailpop02.dca.untd.com>
References: <20091101.065738.1054.34552@mailpop02.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <471534970911010750p22573d5cya2810ef4cc0e51af@mail.gmail.com>

We similarly had a lower turnout than normal. Which is odd. I would
have thought with a tighter ecomony we would have seen much more out
and about. I also noted, though, that in my neighborhood there were a
lot more dark houses than normal (almost every other one). My daughter
and I ended up coving twice the distance of normal in order to get an
adequate number of houses in. (She doesn't care so much about the
candy as she does care about people seeing her in her costume). So I
wonder if people weren't out because the pickings were slim

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  Sun Nov  1 08:57:07 2009
From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 10:57:07 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Halloween (non-Healey)
Message-ID: <20091101.075724.1236.35094@mailpop03.dca.untd.com>

Jody,

Without trying to carry this non-Healey thread too long, I also noticed
that we were the only house in our court with the lights on (and a
lighted pumpkin on the porch). Can you send a picture of the Studebaker,
off list. Thanks.

Doug

> We similarly had a lower turnout than normal. Which is odd. I would
> have thought with a tighter economy we would have seen much more 
> out
> and about. I also noted, though, that in my neighborhood there were 
> a
> lot more dark houses than normal (almost every other one). My 
> daughter
> and I ended up coving twice the distance of normal in order to get 
> an
> adequate number of houses in. (She doesn't care so much about the
> candy as she does care about people seeing her in her costume). So 
> I
> wonder if people weren't out because the pickings were slim
> 
> 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
> 
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From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Sun Nov  1 09:09:50 2009
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:09:50 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Halloween (non-Healey)
In-Reply-To: <20091101.065738.1054.34552@mailpop02.dca.untd.com>
References: <20091101.065738.1054.34552@mailpop02.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <008c01ca5b0d$be0ac600$3a205200$@net>

Well we had rain and I live up a hill that is unlit so the little ones tend
to pass my house. Had only 14 kids all night and that stopped around 6pm.

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 dwflagg
Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 9:57 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Halloween (non-Healey)

Just an observation, but it seemed like there were far less trick or
treaters out last night. Maybe because it was Saturday, or the time
change? I know here they only allow kids out from dusk to 8:00 PM and no
teenagers. Times have changed.

Doug

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Nov  1 09:10:19 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 16:10:19 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Halloween (non-Healey)
In-Reply-To: <20091101.065738.1054.34552@mailpop02.dca.untd.com>
References: <20091101.065738.1054.34552@mailpop02.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W47F6954A03EC56E5ABEE5CB8B40@phx.gbl>

We moved from a neighborhood where we used to get 200 kids, to a neighbourhood
where we only get 20 in a good year.  ( We didn't move for this reason though!
:))  Imagine how much candy we had left over the first year?



This year we got zero ... none ... nada.  We don't have any rules like that,
that I know of, but I think perhaps the swine flu played a role.  I had to
drive around part of the city during prime time and didn't see one kid out.  I
was mainly on main streets though, not deep into the neighbourhoods.

> To: healeys at autox.team.net
>
> Just an observation, but it seemed like there were far less trick or
> treaters out last night. Maybe because it was Saturday, or the time
> change? I know here they only allow kids out from dusk to 8:00 PM and no
> teenagers. Times have changed.
>
> Doug

From medlabinc at msn.com  Sun Nov  1 09:52:48 2009
From: medlabinc at msn.com (Dick Matson)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 08:52:48 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  Web Site Updates
Message-ID: <COL109-DS13B0B24D1E8880CA00952DA2B40@phx.gbl>

John:

     Your site is a great service I think.  Thank you.

Dick Matson / Bj8
Cashmere, WA
----- Original Message -----
From: John Sims<mailto:ahbn6 at verizon.net>
To: healeys at autox.team.net<mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 4:36 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Web Site Updates


The articles from I Erbs are now on my site under the Fuel System (Fuel Pump
repairs) and Ignition System (Distributor Fault Finding) sections of the
Technical Page.

There are about a dozen other updates on that page, locally obtainable parts
and Important Links pages that I have placed in the past 10 days or so.

John Sims, BN6
Aberdeen, NJ

http://www.healey6.com<http://www.healey6.com/>
_______________________________________________

From bjsbj8 at gmail.com  Sun Nov  1 11:59:08 2009
From: bjsbj8 at gmail.com (Bob Johnson)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 13:59:08 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] No Healey Content: 24 Hrs of World Air Traffic
Message-ID: <ce473f960911011059u6026c9bcnc0f86bede4dd2273@mail.gmail.com>

 This is just interesting, since we are a rather international group. Note
the one lone flight from Perth, I think, to the east coast of Africa. Is
that JNB? Link at bottom.


Bob Johnson
BJ8

  *Be sure to view on full screen!!** ***


WORLD AIR TRAFFIC 0-24 HRS..VIEW FROM SATELLITE

THIS IS MOST AMAZING.... ENJOY.

You won't believe thisThe yellow dots are airplanes in the sky during  a 24
hour period.

Stay with the picture. You will see the light of the day moving from the
east to the west, as the Earth spins on its axis.

Also you will see the aircraft flow of traffic leaving the North American
continent and travelling at night to arrive in the UK in the morning. Then
you will see the flow  changing, leaving the UK in the morning and flying to
the American continent in daylight.

It is a 24 hour observation of all of the large aircraft flights in the
world, condensed down to about 2 minutes. From space we look like a bee hive
of activity.

You could tell it was summer time in the north by the sun's foot print over
the planet. You could see that it didn't quite set in the extreme north and
it didn't quite rise in the extreme south.

I have never seen this before. We are taught about the earth's tilt and how
it causes summer and winter and have had to imagine just what is going on.

With this 24 hour observation of aircraft travel on the earth's surface we
get to see the daylight pattern move as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1US_4uf4YE

 ------------------------------

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type video/x-ms-wmv which had a name of WorldAirTraffic0-24h.wmv]

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Sun Nov  1 13:12:43 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 15:12:43 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Birthday Card
Message-ID: <004201ca5b2f$ac0798d0$0416ca70$@rr.com>

Hello, Healeyphiles -
 
While in Books-A-Million today, I noted that they have a birthday card with
a drawing of a blue BJ8 (dual lights) on the front.  The text reads:
"Brother
Each birthday is a wonderful gift - a key that can unlock new doors into the
future, a starting point on the roads yet to travel"
Inside is the word "Enjoy"
 
The card is about 9 inches high by 3-1/2 to 4 inches wide, is made by
American Greetings, and is priced at $1.99.
 
I know there are some of you that collect stuff like this, and there may
even be some who would like to use the card for its intended purpose.
There are four of them with envelopes in the rack.  If there is enough
interest, I can buy the stock and mail them out for the cost of the card(s)
plus postage.  First come, first served.
 
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

From healeydoc at verizon.net  Sun Nov  1 13:20:04 2009
From: healeydoc at verizon.net (David Nock)
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:20:04 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Wiring loom query
In-Reply-To: <000001ca5ae5$0fe83fd0$2fb8bf70$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
References: <000001ca5ae5$0fe83fd0$2fb8bf70$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
Message-ID: <5BBDA813-E669-4862-A73F-CBFDE3A3023C@verizon.net>

the harness goes across just below the hood latch. there are two hole  
in that panel on each side of the latch that you attach a harness  
clip on the front side.


David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca
209-948-8767
www.britishcarspecialis.com

On Nov 1, 2009, at 3:18 AM, Simon Lachlan wrote:

> I have a MkII BT7 3000.....
> The grille is out of the car and the front end is generally "get-at- 
> able".
> The wiring loom's progress around this area of the car has always  
> been a bit
> of a mystery to me and, it seems, to previous owners, mechanics, paint
> sprayers etc....plastic cable ties everywhere...all worked but was  
> a bit of
> a mess.
> So, where is it all actually meant to go? To what is the loom  
> clipped and
> with what?
> And, can one clip(?) it all in before re-installing the grille then  
> the
> radiator? What's the order of play here?
> Thanks,
> Simon.
> _______________________________________________
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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Sun Nov  1 14:05:41 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 16:05:41 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Birthday Card
Message-ID: <004c01ca5b37$11fc5980$35f50c80$@rr.com>

I hear from Ed that he has them available on his justbrits.com site as well.
I hadn't seen them before.

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 BJ8 Healeys
Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 3:13 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Birthday Card

Hello, Healeyphiles -
 
While in Books-A-Million today, I noted that they have a birthday card with
a drawing of a blue BJ8 (dual lights) on the front.  The text reads:
"Brother
Each birthday is a wonderful gift - a key that can unlock new doors into the
future, a starting point on the roads yet to travel"
Inside is the word "Enjoy"
 
The card is about 9 inches high by 3-1/2 to 4 inches wide, is made by
American Greetings, and is priced at $1.99.
 
I know there are some of you that collect stuff like this, and there may
even be some who would like to use the card for its intended purpose.
There are four of them with envelopes in the rack.  If there is enough
interest, I can buy the stock and mail them out for the cost of the card(s)
plus postage.  First come, first served.
 
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Sun Nov  1 14:30:37 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 16:30:37 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] The Healey Birthday Card is spoken for.....
Message-ID: <005401ca5b3a$8da4a990$a8edfcb0$@rr.com>


From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Sun Nov  1 15:32:27 2009
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 15:32:27 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Wiring loom query
In-Reply-To: <5BBDA813-E669-4862-A73F-CBFDE3A3023C@verizon.net>
References: <000001ca5ae5$0fe83fd0$2fb8bf70$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
	<5BBDA813-E669-4862-A73F-CBFDE3A3023C@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <0D824E602A274072A0EE5F92043AE429@oscar>

..and I'm pretty sure there is a clip on the X brace for the stator tube
harness..Dave (the other one)

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 David Nock
Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 1:20 PM
To: Simon Lachlan
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wiring loom query

the harness goes across just below the hood latch. there are two hole  
in that panel on each side of the latch that you attach a harness  
clip on the front side.


David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca
209-948-8767
www.britishcarspecialis.com

On Nov 1, 2009, at 3:18 AM, Simon Lachlan wrote:

> I have a MkII BT7 3000.....
> The grille is out of the car and the front end is generally "get-at- 
> able".
> The wiring loom's progress around this area of the car has always  
> been a bit
> of a mystery to me and, it seems, to previous owners, mechanics, paint
> sprayers etc....plastic cable ties everywhere...all worked but was  
> a bit of
> a mess.
> So, where is it all actually meant to go? To what is the loom  
> clipped and
> with what?
> And, can one clip(?) it all in before re-installing the grille then  
> the
> radiator? What's the order of play here?
> Thanks,
> Simon.
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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> You are subscribed as healeydoc at verizon.net
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Sun Nov  1 15:43:55 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 16:43:55 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Birthday Card
In-Reply-To: <004c01ca5b37$11fc5980$35f50c80$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <20091101164355.NDL9T.478228.root@ispmxfep11-z02>

Yeah, but Ed probably wants an arm and a leg for them:):):):):):):) VBG


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

=============
I hear from Ed that he has them available on his justbrits.com site as well.
I hadn't seen them before.

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 BJ8 Healeys
Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 3:13 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Birthday Card

Hello, Healeyphiles -
 
While in Books-A-Million today, I noted that they have a birthday card with
a drawing of a blue BJ8 (dual lights) on the front.  The text reads:
"Brother
Each birthday is a wonderful gift - a key that can unlock new doors into the
future, a starting point on the roads yet to travel"
Inside is the word "Enjoy"
 
The card is about 9 inches high by 3-1/2 to 4 inches wide, is made by
American Greetings, and is priced at $1.99.
 
I know there are some of you that collect stuff like this, and there may
even be some who would like to use the card for its intended purpose.
There are four of them with envelopes in the rack.  If there is enough
interest, I can buy the stock and mail them out for the cost of the card(s)
plus postage.  First come, first served.
 
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

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From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Sun Nov  1 17:04:36 2009
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 11:04:36 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Great Pedal - No Stop!
Message-ID: <7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA038F3F93A4@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>

G'day

Here is something to exercise your collective minds around.

Recently fitted new brake linings to the front of the BN3/1. The car is fitted
with Austin sedan front suspension and drum brakes. It is not power boosted.

I previously enjoyed good brakes, but as the linings were delaminating from
the shoes I thought it best to fit new linings.

The shoes were fitted and adjusted without a problem. There was a slight
rubbing after the drums were refitted. I did not have the linings/drums
skimmed to suit.

I went out yesterday and clearly had forgotten to take my proton pill as it
needed the pushing power of ten blokes to pull the bloody thing up.

So what's the problem? Should I have the shoes skimmed to suit the drums and
just wait until they ride up with wear?

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia


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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun Nov  1 17:59:53 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 08:59:53 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Great Pedal - No Stop!
In-Reply-To: <7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA038F3F93A4@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>
References: <7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA038F3F93A4@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>
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Patrick -

It might not be your shoes at all.  Are your rubber hoses new or old?  If
old maybe one of them is delaminating inside?

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 8:04 AM, Quinn, Patrick <Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au
> wrote:

> G'day
>
> Here is something to exercise your collective minds around.
>
> Recently fitted new brake linings to the front of the BN3/1. The car is
> fitted
> with Austin sedan front suspension and drum brakes. It is not power
> boosted.
>
> I previously enjoyed good brakes, but as the linings were delaminating from
> the shoes I thought it best to fit new linings.
>
> The shoes were fitted and adjusted without a problem. There was a slight
> rubbing after the drums were refitted. I did not have the linings/drums
> skimmed to suit.
>
> I went out yesterday and clearly had forgotten to take my proton pill as it
> needed the pushing power of ten blokes to pull the bloody thing up.
>
> So what's the problem? Should I have the shoes skimmed to suit the drums
> and
> just wait until they ride up with wear?
>
> Hoo Roo
>
> Patrick Quinn
> Sydney, Australia

From ktee20 at gmail.com  Sun Nov  1 18:08:54 2009
From: ktee20 at gmail.com (keith taylor)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:08:54 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Great Pedal - No Stop!
In-Reply-To: <7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA038F3F93A4@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>
References: <7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA038F3F93A4@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>
Message-ID: <5a607cf80911011708l3a777bbbjee5f514558287a41@mail.gmail.com>

Patrick  You live in the perfect location to solve this problem
What is the gradient on Kurragong Hill    2:1   They will be well bedded at
the bottom.
                          OR
Check your tired old brake hoses.

Keith Taylor
BN1
BN2
100M....if I ever finish them

2009/11/2 Quinn, Patrick <Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au>

> G'day
>
> Here is something to exercise your collective minds around.
>
> Recently fitted new brake linings to the front of the BN3/1. The car is
> fitted
> with Austin sedan front suspension and drum brakes. It is not power
> boosted.
>
> I previously enjoyed good brakes, but as the linings were delaminating from
> the shoes I thought it best to fit new linings.
>
> The shoes were fitted and adjusted without a problem. There was a slight
> rubbing after the drums were refitted. I did not have the linings/drums
> skimmed to suit.
>
> I went out yesterday and clearly had forgotten to take my proton pill as it
> needed the pushing power of ten blokes to pull the bloody thing up.
>
> So what's the problem? Should I have the shoes skimmed to suit the drums
> and
> just wait until they ride up with wear?
>
> Hoo Roo
>
> Patrick Quinn
> Sydney, Australia
>
>
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From gvernau at containerhouse.com  Sun Nov  1 18:15:46 2009
From: gvernau at containerhouse.com (George Vernau)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 17:15:46 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] update to BJ8 calipers leaking
Message-ID: <342226.35510.qm@web406.biz.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Recently I asked for help on caliper seals that wouldn't seal and received a bunch of good advice. I finally went through everything successfully and thought I'd pass on the results.  The seals I had from Moss didn't seal and didn't look too good- sort of a scalloped look to the cut edges.  I ordered a high quality kit from the Nocks along with the O rings needed to split/ reseal the calipers.  When I split the calipers and was able to get a good look I found lots of corrosion and roughness in the grooves that hold the seals. I cleaned and ground those grooves smooth again, installed the new seals, and put it all back together with a little silicone brake lube. With the calipers apart it's a slick and easy job. I feel stupid for doing it the hard way in the past- those O rings are cheap. Now everything works (and stops) like new again with no leaks.  Also, in fairness to Moss, despite the appearance of the caliper kit, I think they would have sealed fine
 if it wasn't for all the corrosion/ roughness I left in the grooves. 
George Vernau
1967 BJ8

From healeynut at hotmail.com  Sun Nov  1 19:21:40 2009
From: healeynut at hotmail.com (Don Hardie)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:21:40 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Great Pedal - No Stop!
In-Reply-To: <7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA038F3F93A4@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>
References: <7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA038F3F93A4@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>
Message-ID: <BAY116-W1135D981EA9ED2EC3E0C08BCB30@phx.gbl>

Sounds like you have put standard size shoes into oversize drums and you're
only getting contact on a very small area of the shoes. It could take some
time to wear them down to get full contact. You might have to get them relined
again to the size of the drums.

Don Hardie
BN1
OZ

> From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 11:04:36 +1100
> Subject: [Healeys] Great Pedal - No Stop!
>
> G'day
>
> Here is something to exercise your collective minds around.
>
> Recently fitted new brake linings to the front of the BN3/1. The car is
fitted
> with Austin sedan front suspension and drum brakes. It is not power
boosted.
>
> I previously enjoyed good brakes, but as the linings were delaminating from
> the shoes I thought it best to fit new linings.
>
> The shoes were fitted and adjusted without a problem. There was a slight
> rubbing after the drums were refitted. I did not have the linings/drums
> skimmed to suit.
>
> I went out yesterday and clearly had forgotten to take my proton pill as it
> needed the pushing power of ten blokes to pull the bloody thing up.
>
> So what's the problem? Should I have the shoes skimmed to suit the drums
and
> just wait until they ride up with wear?
>
> Hoo Roo
>
> Patrick Quinn
> Sydney, Australia
>
>
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From sales at justbrits.com  Sun Nov  1 20:58:43 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:58:43 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] update to BJ8 calipers leaking
In-Reply-To: <342226.35510.qm@web406.biz.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <342226.35510.qm@web406.biz.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4AEE58F3.1030604@justbrits.com>

<< ...put it all back together... >>

WHERE did you get the NEW bolts, George ??

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

From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Sun Nov  1 22:16:59 2009
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 21:16:59 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] OT: A little bird told me
Message-ID: <a3b984e10911012116n4a79599fwa76feb8662b3f477@mail.gmail.com>

That our list's very own curmudgeon, Ed at Just Brits, is having a birthday
today.
I don't know how old he is, but rumor has it that he is just 1 year older
than dirt.
Happy birthday Ed.

Rick

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Mon Nov  2 01:30:21 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:30:21 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Great Pedal - No Stop!
In-Reply-To: <7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA038F3F93A4@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>
References: <7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA038F3F93A4@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>
Message-ID: <4AEE989D.6000707@chello.nl>

Leading and trailing shoe in the wrong order?
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

Quinn, Patrick schreef:
> G'day
>
> Here is something to exercise your collective minds around.
>
> Recently fitted new brake linings to the front of the BN3/1. The car is fitted
> with Austin sedan front suspension and drum brakes. It is not power boosted.
>
> I previously enjoyed good brakes, but as the linings were delaminating from
> the shoes I thought it best to fit new linings.
>
> The shoes were fitted and adjusted without a problem. There was a slight
> rubbing after the drums were refitted. I did not have the linings/drums
> skimmed to suit.
>
> I went out yesterday and clearly had forgotten to take my proton pill as it
> needed the pushing power of ten blokes to pull the bloody thing up.
>
> So what's the problem? Should I have the shoes skimmed to suit the drums and
> just wait until they ride up with wear?
>
> Hoo Roo
>
> Patrick Quinn
> Sydney, Australia
>
>
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Mon Nov  2 05:48:27 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 6:48:27 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Great Pedal - No Stop!
In-Reply-To: <BAY116-W1135D981EA9ED2EC3E0C08BCB30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <20091102064827.WA1MM.492053.root@ispmxfep13-z02>

What you said seems contradictory to me.  If the shoes are too small for the drums, how will they ever fit?
---- Don Hardie <healeynut at hotmail.com> wrote: 

=============
Sounds like you have put standard size shoes into oversize drums and you're
only getting contact on a very small area of the shoes. It could take some
time to wear them down to get full contact. You might have to get them relined
again to the size of the drums.

Don Hardie
BN1
OZ

> From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 11:04:36 +1100
> Subject: [Healeys] Great Pedal - No Stop!
>
> G'day
>
> Here is something to exercise your collective minds around.
>
> Recently fitted new brake linings to the front of the BN3/1. The car is
fitted
> with Austin sedan front suspension and drum brakes. It is not power
boosted.
>
> I previously enjoyed good brakes, but as the linings were delaminating from
> the shoes I thought it best to fit new linings.
>
> The shoes were fitted and adjusted without a problem. There was a slight
> rubbing after the drums were refitted. I did not have the linings/drums
> skimmed to suit.
>
> I went out yesterday and clearly had forgotten to take my proton pill as it
> needed the pushing power of ten blokes to pull the bloody thing up.
>
> So what's the problem? Should I have the shoes skimmed to suit the drums
and
> just wait until they ride up with wear?
>
> Hoo Roo
>
> Patrick Quinn
> Sydney, Australia
>
>
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From gvernau at containerhouse.com  Mon Nov  2 09:52:02 2009
From: gvernau at containerhouse.com (George Vernau)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 08:52:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] update to BJ8 calipers leaking
Message-ID: <975963.29951.qm@web406.biz.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

<< ...put it all back together... 

WHERE did you get the NEW bolts, George ?? >>

Ed-
I just used the old ones, added thread locker, and torqued them
to 40 & 60 ft lbs.
George Vernau

From sales at justbrits.com  Mon Nov  2 10:53:31 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:53:31 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] OT: A little bird told me
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References: <a3b984e10911012116n4a79599fwa76feb8662b3f477@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4AEF1C9B.1030007@justbrits.com>

<<I don't know how old he is, but rumor has it that he is just 1 year
older than dirt.>>

Thanks Rick, but you got it wrong<G> !!   Younger !!!
Made it (barely) to 39 again.  LOL

Ed

From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Mon Nov  2 12:49:49 2009
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 11:49:49 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] OT: A little bird told me
In-Reply-To: <4AEF1C9B.1030007@justbrits.com>
References: <a3b984e10911012116n4a79599fwa76feb8662b3f477@mail.gmail.com>
	<4AEF1C9B.1030007@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <F43E0F48-B545-412D-83BA-F6C7A85B9781@gmail.com>

So would that be the 39th anniversary of your 39th birthday?
<ducks and runs>
rick

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 2, 2009, at 9:53, "Sales at \" Just Brits \"" <sales at justbrits.com 
 > wrote:

> <<I don't know how old he is, but rumor has it that he is just 1 year
> older than dirt.>>
>
> Thanks Rick, but you got it wrong<G> !!   Younger !!!
> Made it (barely) to 39 again.  LOL
>
> Ed
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Mon Nov  2 14:48:32 2009
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:48:32 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Great Pedal - No Stop!
In-Reply-To: <7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA038F3F93A4@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>
Message-ID: <953735.48646.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Waiting tor it just to "ride up with wear" always seemed to work for Mr. Lucas
on "Are You Being Served?" Assuming you didn't touch the wheel cylinders and
had good brakes before, I'd check to see if you put the shoes in correctly,
check for any grease or brake fluid contamination  on the linings and drums,
and if everything is ok, would skim the shoes to match the drums.  Finally you
should bed the shoes as described here: 
http://planetminis.com/f14/ferodo-brake-shoes-72536.html
Alternatively you could try this:

http://www.da7c.co.uk/technical_torque_articles/bedding_in_new_brake_shoes.ht
m

Good luck,
Rick

--- On Sun, 11/1/09, Quinn, Patrick <Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au> wrote:

From: Quinn, Patrick <Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au>
Subject: [Healeys] Great Pedal - No Stop!
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2009, 7:04 PM


So what's the problem? Should I have the shoes skimmed to suit the drums and
just wait until they ride up with wear?

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia


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From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Mon Nov  2 17:35:23 2009
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:35:23 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Painter in Northern California
Message-ID: <COL121-W2004653AD16B0379FC830CA4B20@phx.gbl>

Can some one recommend a painter in the Northern California area to do my BJ8?
Almost rust free with no body work.

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From 63ahbj7 at comcast.net  Mon Nov  2 20:06:26 2009
From: 63ahbj7 at comcast.net (63ahbj7)
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:06:26 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] update to BJ8 calipers leaking
In-Reply-To: <975963.29951.qm@web406.biz.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <975963.29951.qm@web406.biz.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4AEF9E32.500@comcast.net>

<< I just used the old ones, added thread locker, and 
torqued them
to 40 & 60 ft lbs. >>

You realize the Torque Values HAVE changed, right George ??
Only the Lord knows what would be a 'correct' figure to use.

That IS why [can't recall which] Girling/Lockheed came out with
a Service Bulletin which STATED to ONLY use NEW bolts when
splitting calipers.

Ed

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Nov  3 03:21:25 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 18:21:25 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Painter in Northern California
In-Reply-To: <COL121-W2004653AD16B0379FC830CA4B20@phx.gbl>
References: <COL121-W2004653AD16B0379FC830CA4B20@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911030221w7ad02b1dr6a9be5b0158eb033@mail.gmail.com>

Richard -

Norm and David Nock do Austin Healeys all day long.  Some would argue they
are one of the world's foremost experts on AH's, especially in the parts
area.

They know how to work with their local paint guy to get the job done
correctly - it's a little more complicated with Austin Healeys because of
the bolted fenders and beading.

http://www.britishcarspecialists.com/

and a sample of their work:

http://seelodi.groupee.net/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/5501031522/m/4401030722

Also in Stockton, so their overheads are a little lower than being in the
Bay Area....

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 8:35 AM, Richard Kahn <tahoehealey at hotmail.com>wrote:

> Can some one recommend a painter in the Northern California area to do my
> BJ8?
> Almost rust free with no body work.

From qualitas.jack at gmail.com  Tue Nov  3 07:17:25 2009
From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 08:17:25 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
Message-ID: <48720d20911030617r34d6b06fye0d1c173f8a1577d@mail.gmail.com>

I put the BGT away in a new place. It is on a farm with, no doubt, rodents.

The owner of the building said that he ptst sheets of laundry softener in
the cars to keep the critters away. He said it was better than mothballs,
and didn't smell.

I never heard of this before. Has anyone?

Jack

From s.hutchings at rogers.com  Tue Nov  3 08:16:01 2009
From: s.hutchings at rogers.com (Stephen Hutchings)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:16:01 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
Message-ID: <a06200700c715f8e02506@[192.168.1.100]>

I've heard of using those same sheets of laundry softener, or 
"Bounce", to control spiders in sailboats. I haven't tried it myself, 
but I plan to.
It would be great if it works, because nobody wants a sports car, or 
a sail boat, to smell of mothballs!

Stephen, BJ8

From rnsdavies at verizon.net  Tue Nov  3 08:54:36 2009
From: rnsdavies at verizon.net (redlands ron davies)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 07:54:36 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <48720d20911030617r34d6b06fye0d1c173f8a1577d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <784393.10136.qm@web84208.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Jack,
 
    I had heard that also and gave it a try.  Rodents ate the leather seats in
my Bugeye.  They were putting pecan nuts in the cars as well.  I removed the
pecan tree, as it was a nuisance anyway, and put dryer sheets in all of my
cars.  So far, no more rodents and no more pecan shells in the cars.  That has
been two or three years.  I'm just not positive that it is the dryer sheets or
getting rid of their food source.  I also put out rodent bait.  I say give it
a try.
 
Ron
AN5-BN2-BN2mod-BJ8

--- On Tue, 11/3/09, Jack Feldman <qualitas.jack at gmail.com> wrote:


From: Jack Feldman <qualitas.jack at gmail.com>
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
To: healeys at autox.team.net, mgs at autox.team.net
Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 6:17 AM


I put the BGT away in a new place. It is on a farm with, no doubt, rodents.

The owner of the building said that he ptst sheets of laundry softener in
the cars to keep the critters away. He said it was better than mothballs,
and didn't smell.

I never heard of this before. Has anyone?

Jack
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From amalin at mac.com  Tue Nov  3 09:24:38 2009
From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:24:38 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <48720d20911030617r34d6b06fye0d1c173f8a1577d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <48720d20911030617r34d6b06fye0d1c173f8a1577d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <9138A6E7-A4F6-43A1-8809-439B8EC93D56@mac.com>

Jack,

I would put more trust in several doses of rodent poison strategically  
placed in, under, and around the car and  occasionally refresh the  
"treats".

Al Malin
Tricarb



On Nov 3, 2009, at 9:17 AM, Jack Feldman wrote:

> I put the BGT away in a new place. It is on a farm with, no doubt,  
> rodents.
>
> The owner of the building said that he ptst sheets of laundry  
> softener in
> the cars to keep the critters away. He said it was better than  
> mothballs,
> and didn't smell.
>
> I never heard of this before. Has anyone?
>
> Jack
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Tue Nov  3 09:25:34 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:25:34 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
Message-ID: <c7c.5cfd0fd3.3821b37e@aol.com>

A lot depends on where we store our cars and what the surroundings are  
like.  Before we sold our farm I had a small unheated building in  which I kept 
my 100 for the winter--wrapped in a breathable cover to keep  out moisture, 
etc and I found definite evidence (droppings, chewed up  newspaper, etc) 
that the critters were definitely looking for warm places  to lay their heads 
for the winter, so I used mothballs, etc.
 
Now I have the luxury of keeping my car in a heated  garage without having 
to cover it, so  I do not plan to use  anything.  
 
BTW I live in MD and we have plenty of moderate  winter days here so I 
always try to take the car for a ride at least  once a month to get things 
warmed up, etc, just so long as the salt has been  washed off the streets from 
the last storm if any.
 
Best--Michael Oritt

From stephen.white at wku.edu  Tue Nov  3 09:36:41 2009
From: stephen.white at wku.edu (stephen white)
Date: Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:36:41 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
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References: <a06200700c715f8e02506@[192.168.1.100]>
Message-ID: <4AF05C19.8050405@wku.edu>

I once stored a boat on a farm for the winter and the cows ate all the 
rubber fittings and handles off the trailer.  We found out about it 
because the farmer called to say one of his cows was injured because it 
had started on the tires.

Stephen Hutchings wrote:
> I've heard of using those same sheets of laundry softener, or 
> "Bounce", to control spiders in sailboats. I haven't tried it myself, 
> but I plan to.
> It would be great if it works, because nobody wants a sports car, or a 
> sail boat, to smell of mothballs!
>
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From amalin at mac.com  Tue Nov  3 09:28:15 2009
From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:28:15 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <48720d20911030617r34d6b06fye0d1c173f8a1577d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <48720d20911030617r34d6b06fye0d1c173f8a1577d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1E861457-A728-4201-9E7B-EF0CF53A98E9@mac.com>

Overheard this conversation:

"Did you ever smell moth balls?"

"Yeah."

"How did you get between it's legs?"

With apologies,
Al Malin
Tricarb



On Nov 3, 2009, at 9:17 AM, Jack Feldman wrote:

> I put the BGT away in a new place. It is on a farm with, no doubt,  
> rodents.
>
> The owner of the building said that he ptst sheets of laundry  
> softener in
> the cars to keep the critters away. He said it was better than  
> mothballs,
> and didn't smell.
>
> I never heard of this before. Has anyone?
>
> Jack
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov  3 10:27:02 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 17:27:02 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <4AF05C19.8050405@wku.edu>
References: <a06200700c715f8e02506@[192.168.1.100]>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W188658E78F9AD1EAE44934B8B20@phx.gbl>

The cow got tired out?  ;)

> Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:36:41 -0600
>
> I once stored a boat on a farm for the winter and the cows ate all the
> rubber fittings and handles off the trailer. We found out about it
> because the farmer called to say one of his cows was injured because it
> had started on the tires.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov  3 10:53:07 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 17:53:07 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <c7c.5cfd0fd3.3821b37e@aol.com>
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My musings on rodents.



Baited traps attract mice?  Do the poisons also attract mice?  We're not
looking to attract them are we?  And, if you poison them, then you will likely
have dead mice curled up in some recess in your garage, and you'll be
wondering what the smell is.  My rule of thumb is that, unless I see evidence
of mice being present, I don't put food out for them.  If there is evidence of
their presence, I bait a trap and kill and dispose of it.  I then bait another
trap and leave it for a week, in case there were 2, and then remove it.  I
don't know if that's wise or not ... but, that's the way I do it.



What about heat?  Are rodents more likely to be attracted to a warm garage
over an unheated garage.  I'm guessing "not much".



I have had a couple of experiences with rodents in the garage, but never with
a car that is on jack stands and never where moth balls were present.  ( The
worst damage that I've suffered is that something ate the strings off the tags
for the wiring harness for my Sprite. )  I'm wondering if the jack stands are
impossible for them to climb.



The 100 will be on the hoist, so I'll use bounce sheets in it.  I'm figuring
that mice can't climb up there, but I'll be careful anyway.



Robert D.

From jimf at frakes-eng.com  Tue Nov  3 11:20:31 2009
From: jimf at frakes-eng.com (Frakes, Jim)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 13:20:31 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <784393.10136.qm@web84208.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <48720d20911030617r34d6b06fye0d1c173f8a1577d@mail.gmail.com>
	<784393.10136.qm@web84208.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BC71FB2B0D08F54BA7F2E741DF3F06E47A5223@s07.frakes-eng.com>

Well, I can't say it has not worked, as I see no damage in my Nasty 100
with Bounce sheets in it. However, I too put out some bad bait for the
rodents and find a demised one every once in a while. Other items they
have eaten if there is cloth of any kind around.

Jim

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of redlands ron davies
Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 10:55 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net; mgs at autox.team.net; Jack Feldman
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage

Jack,

    I had heard that also and gave it a try.  Rodents ate the leather
seats in
my Bugeye.  They were putting pecan nuts in the cars as well.  I removed
the
pecan tree, as it was a nuisance anyway, and put dryer sheets in all of
my
cars.  So far, no more rodents and no more pecan shells in the cars.
That has
been two or three years.  I'm just not positive that it is the dryer
sheets or
getting rid of their food source.  I also put out rodent bait.  I say
give it
a try.

Ron
AN5-BN2-BN2mod-BJ8

--- On Tue, 11/3/09, Jack Feldman <qualitas.jack at gmail.com> wrote:


From: Jack Feldman <qualitas.jack at gmail.com>
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
To: healeys at autox.team.net, mgs at autox.team.net
Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 6:17 AM


I put the BGT away in a new place. It is on a farm with, no doubt,
rodents.

The owner of the building said that he ptst sheets of laundry softener
in
the cars to keep the critters away. He said it was better than
mothballs,
and didn't smell.

I never heard of this before. Has anyone?

Jack
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From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Tue Nov  3 12:47:07 2009
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 19:47:07 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] Steering issues
Message-ID: <000901ca5cbe$6e499c60$4adcd520$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>

My car is a 3000, MkII BT7.
I have the car on blocks, nose up, wheels on or off, grille out - everything
accessible.
So, the front wheels do not appear to be anything like parallel. I know that
the car is hardly in the right posture for this to be properly tested, but
I'd like to acquaint myself with the dos and donts in this area before I get
in too much of a panic.
I don't find any of my manuals to be very helpful. Adjustment appears to be
done via the cross-tube after loosening the lock nuts which are RHT & LHT at
either end. OK so far? I take the cross tube to be the only large bar/rod
which connects the two steering area (other than the anti roll bar of
course). I've tried loosening off the nuts at either end of this bar with no
luck at all. I've not applied too much torque as it seems to be an area
where things could bend! The nuts don't appear to be separate from the rod;
they appear to be part of it, unless they're very neatly finished off. Am I
missing the point here?
It all seems so tight and generally immovable that I don't see how it can be
done...hence the feeling that I'm trying too hard to do the wrong thing.
Any suggestions? I'm not convinced that I want to do the final adjustments
myself, not having the correct equipment, but I'd like to a) understand the
issues and b) have it ready/loose enough for the local tyre and wheel place
to be able to get near it....
Simon

From healeyray at yahoo.com  Tue Nov  3 12:50:09 2009
From: healeyray at yahoo.com (Ray Juncal)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:50:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] another weird request
Message-ID: <262946.99257.qm@web111411.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Anyone on the list with a wrecked 100 windshield frame ??  I need a six inch
length of the top horizontal fame to repair one that I have.
Ray Juncal

From HealeyHundred at comcast.net  Tue Nov  3 12:57:01 2009
From: HealeyHundred at comcast.net (Richard Gordon)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:57:01 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
Message-ID: <0AA70073-D45E-45A0-839A-8F98B8285927@comcast.net>

The problem with poisons are, if you use poison, then you are putting  
that poison into the eco system. If the mouse isn't eaten by another  
animal (say a hawk or an eagle) which would also likely die, then the  
poison will make it into the ground. The more you put out there, the  
more it is likely to come back to haunt you. Kill them if you have to,  
but I wouldn't recommend using poison.

Richard

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov  3 14:21:30 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 21:21:30 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <0AA70073-D45E-45A0-839A-8F98B8285927@comcast.net>
References: <0AA70073-D45E-45A0-839A-8F98B8285927@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W504D78AB8AE42DAFFF9C97B8B20@phx.gbl>

Another thing that has been recommended to me is to put steel wool in the
exhaust pipe to prevent rodents from going in and making nests.  Can they
really get in there?  I've never seen a mouse with a little ladder!  :)

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Tue Nov  3 14:29:50 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:29:50 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Steering issues
In-Reply-To: <000901ca5cbe$6e499c60$4adcd520$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
References: <000901ca5cbe$6e499c60$4adcd520$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
Message-ID: <4AF0A0CE.3090200@chello.nl>

Simon,
You cannot check the wheel alignment with the wheels of the floor. The 
car has to be on its 4 wheels with the correct tire pressures, fully 
settled with ca. 75 kg on each seat (rolled back and forward, bounced up 
and down) on a horizontal and level surface before you can do any 
meaningfull measurements.
Soak the nuts in penetrant oil for a while, grip the cross tube with a 
pipe wrench and loosen the nuts, they are not part of the tube. Check 
for left hand and right hand thread. Turning the tube will move the 
wheels pointing both inward or both outward at the same time. Make sure 
that the steering wheel is positioned in the middle position when both 
front wheels are in the straight ahead position and check that the 
wheels can be turned the same amount each way.
Best left to the pro's though, as they have the right equipment.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

Simon Lachlan schreef:
> My car is a 3000, MkII BT7.
> I have the car on blocks, nose up, wheels on or off, grille out - everything
> accessible.
> So, the front wheels do not appear to be anything like parallel. I know that
> the car is hardly in the right posture for this to be properly tested, but
> I'd like to acquaint myself with the dos and donts in this area before I get
> in too much of a panic.
> I don't find any of my manuals to be very helpful. Adjustment appears to be
> done via the cross-tube after loosening the lock nuts which are RHT & LHT at
> either end. OK so far? I take the cross tube to be the only large bar/rod
> which connects the two steering area (other than the anti roll bar of
> course). I've tried loosening off the nuts at either end of this bar with no
> luck at all. I've not applied too much torque as it seems to be an area
> where things could bend! The nuts don't appear to be separate from the rod;
> they appear to be part of it, unless they're very neatly finished off. Am I
> missing the point here?
> It all seems so tight and generally immovable that I don't see how it can be
> done...hence the feeling that I'm trying too hard to do the wrong thing.
> Any suggestions? I'm not convinced that I want to do the final adjustments
> myself, not having the correct equipment, but I'd like to a) understand the
> issues and b) have it ready/loose enough for the local tyre and wheel place
> to be able to get near it....
> Simon
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Tue Nov  3 14:34:43 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 13:34:43 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] rust repair begins
Message-ID: <173126440911031334n58767bc7y34360e0ea2a25311@mail.gmail.com>

hello all,
After only 35 years I am about to embark on getting the rust repaired on my
car.
The auto shop teacher at school has proposed letting him do the repairs. he
has extensive experience with roadsters and race cars. I sent him a link to
kilmartin's exploded view of chassis and body panel sto acquaint him with
the car. he has seen it many times...
So my questions...
We are going to pull the engine/tranny to detail them and the engine
compartment. is it better to do the fenders and inner wings with the engine
in or out?  I also need to repair/replace the door striker panels and
possibly a rocker panel plus whatever we find when we get into it.  Should
the fender bottoms and rear dog legs be repairs on the car or should they be
removed?  I will check the archives for info on engine paint info, but if
someone wanted to chime in I'd be Ok with that :)

What else do I need to look out for? Also, I want to replace my BT7 clutch
assembly with a BJ series, what do I need? I have a lightened flywheel on my
car now. I believe I need to replace it, or does someone have a pattern for
re-drilling it to accept the BJ parts?
There a couple of NOS front fenders on EBAY for 1K delivered. Is it beter to
repair known fitting parts or just go with new?
lastly, does anyone have the restorers guide I could borrow? I've seen them
for over $160.00 on the net....
I live in Portland, Oregon, so If anyone wants to stop by and lend a hand,
I'll buy the beer and a meal. Although the beer will have to wait until
after we leave school grounds....
I am looking for a nice steetable car, not a show car. I only paid $500.00
for the car, so its hard to recalibrate my thinking about how much these
toys are worth...I just want to drive a nice looking car to match how well
it runs.

-- 
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Portland, OR
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From stmiller96 at hotmail.com  Tue Nov  3 14:57:29 2009
From: stmiller96 at hotmail.com (S and T Miller)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:57:29 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Painter in Northern California
Message-ID: <BAY124-W388F7E12CF2CF936219754D4B20@phx.gbl>

I would suggest the Nock's as well.  Being a former AH restoration guy, they
always require some body work, unless one wants a wavey car.

The Millers
"British Car Nuts"

1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299

1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219

1964 MGB 40841

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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Tue Nov  3 15:03:22 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:03:22 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
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stewart little

On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 1:21 PM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> Another thing that has been recommended to me is to put steel wool in the
> exhaust pipe to prevent rodents from going in and making nests.  Can they
> really get in there?  I've never seen a mouse with a little ladder!  :)
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From jodyfkerr at gmail.com  Tue Nov  3 15:20:49 2009
From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:20:49 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W504D78AB8AE42DAFFF9C97B8B20@phx.gbl>
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How about investing in a good mouser? :)

Put a nice little kitty bed in front of your car, add cat and presto.
No more mice. And if the cat's any good it'll be self feeding.
(*grin*)

Jody
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From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Tue Nov  3 15:48:12 2009
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:48:12 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
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G'day Richard

I agree. We live on what use to be a small farm and the cars are kept in what
used to be a machinery/milking shed. Mice were a problem and it was always
easy to see where they had been by their droppings.

A few years back one of the kids yelled out to his mother not go into the
barn. I went to investigate and curled up on a workbench was a large diamond
python that had a pronounced bulge along its body. If you didn't know, a
diamond python is a harmless snake, unless of course you are a mouse. Since
then we have encouraged the python to stay by placing the occasional piece of
snake food out for it to eat. We know it's still about by its droppings which
are rather big.

Just last Sunday I saw a sizeable Blue Tongue Lizard coming out of where we
keep the Healey Duncan. Blue Tongues are wonderful for keeping pests down in
and around the garden including slugs, snails, spiders and insects. They also
like to pinch the dog food.

Thankfully the venomous black and brown snakes stay outside where they belong
with the spiders.

However we do have both ring-tail and brush-tail possums that like to sleep in
amongst the car parts. The brush-tail is the largest at about the size of a
domestic cat and being protected I leave them alone. They can be a pest,
especially when they get in the house and rip curtains to shreds.

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 Richard Gordon
Sent: Wednesday, 4 November 2009 6:57 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage

The problem with poisons are, if you use poison, then you are putting
that poison into the eco system. If the mouse isn't eaten by another
animal (say a hawk or an eagle) which would also likely die, then the
poison will make it into the ground. The more you put out there, the
more it is likely to come back to haunt you. Kill them if you have to,
but I wouldn't recommend using poison.

Richard
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From fsufan1952 at yahoo.com  Tue Nov  3 15:56:13 2009
From: fsufan1952 at yahoo.com (Don Day)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:56:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] torque spec.exhaust to block
Message-ID: <194180.24022.qm@web53808.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Good Evening List 
   Does anyone have  the torque spec. for my brass nuts/steel nuts attaching the exhaust manifold and the intake manifold to the head of my BJ-8.Does anyone have a list of all the torque specs of the nuts and bolts for our cars? 
  Thanks Don

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Tue Nov  3 17:27:00 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 18:27:00 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <471534970911031420k57191172u33bb94ab53c74f20@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20091103182700.NAN4Y.530171.root@ispmxfep11-z02>

Just make sure the cat can't get inside the car.  My friends Healey seat backs have claw marks from a cat that just wanted to scratch.


---- Jody Kerr <jodyfkerr at gmail.com> wrote: 

=============
How about investing in a good mouser? :)

Put a nice little kitty bed in front of your car, add cat and presto.
No more mice. And if the cat's any good it'll be self feeding.
(*grin*)

Jody
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Tue Nov  3 17:29:30 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 18:29:30 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA0390E94D92@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>
Message-ID: <20091103182930.T3KW5.530234.root@ispmxfep11-z02>

In my previous garage (separate from the house), there lived about 8 black and brown snakes.  I never bothered them and they seemed to stay full---hopefully of mice.


---- "Quinn wrote: 

=============
G'day Richard

I agree. We live on what use to be a small farm and the cars are kept in what
used to be a machinery/milking shed. Mice were a problem and it was always
easy to see where they had been by their droppings.

A few years back one of the kids yelled out to his mother not go into the
barn. I went to investigate and curled up on a workbench was a large diamond
python that had a pronounced bulge along its body. If you didn't know, a
diamond python is a harmless snake, unless of course you are a mouse. Since
then we have encouraged the python to stay by placing the occasional piece of
snake food out for it to eat. We know it's still about by its droppings which
are rather big.

Just last Sunday I saw a sizeable Blue Tongue Lizard coming out of where we
keep the Healey Duncan. Blue Tongues are wonderful for keeping pests down in
and around the garden including slugs, snails, spiders and insects. They also
like to pinch the dog food.

Thankfully the venomous black and brown snakes stay outside where they belong
with the spiders.

However we do have both ring-tail and brush-tail possums that like to sleep in
amongst the car parts. The brush-tail is the largest at about the size of a
domestic cat and being protected I leave them alone. They can be a pest,
especially when they get in the house and rip curtains to shreds.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia


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The problem with poisons are, if you use poison, then you are putting
that poison into the eco system. If the mouse isn't eaten by another
animal (say a hawk or an eagle) which would also likely die, then the
poison will make it into the ground. The more you put out there, the
more it is likely to come back to haunt you. Kill them if you have to,
but I wouldn't recommend using poison.

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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Nov  3 18:09:01 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:09:01 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA0390E94D92@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>
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Patrick -

For something like your possum problem in the US you can hire a pistol
packin' hirsute midget varmint hunter named Yosemite Sam.  He's a bit noisy
and tends to shoot up the place, but he's got a world class work ethic which
is hard to find these days.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 6:48 AM, Quinn, Patrick <Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au
> wrote:

> G'day Richard
>
> I agree. We live on what use to be a small farm and the cars are kept in
> what
> used to be a machinery/milking shed. Mice were a problem and it was always
> easy to see where they had been by their droppings.
>
> A few years back one of the kids yelled out to his mother not go into the
> barn. I went to investigate and curled up on a workbench was a large
> diamond
> python that had a pronounced bulge along its body. If you didn't know, a
> diamond python is a harmless snake, unless of course you are a mouse. Since
> then we have encouraged the python to stay by placing the occasional piece
> of
> snake food out for it to eat. We know it's still about by its droppings
> which
> are rather big.
>
> Just last Sunday I saw a sizeable Blue Tongue Lizard coming out of where we
> keep the Healey Duncan. Blue Tongues are wonderful for keeping pests down
> in
> and around the garden including slugs, snails, spiders and insects. They
> also
> like to pinch the dog food.
>
> Thankfully the venomous black and brown snakes stay outside where they
> belong
> with the spiders.
>
> However we do have both ring-tail and brush-tail possums that like to sleep
> in
> amongst the car parts. The brush-tail is the largest at about the size of a
> domestic cat and being protected I leave them alone. They can be a pest,
> especially when they get in the house and rip curtains to shreds.
>
> Hoo Roo
>
> Patrick Quinn
> Sydney, Australia

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Nov  3 18:20:42 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:20:42 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] torque spec.exhaust to block
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Don -

Congratulations of having a set of brass nuts.  They are clearly an
indication that if I was on Omaha beach I'd want you to be the guy in my
platoon with the BAR.

By design the brass nuts on the manifold are essentially self locking (when
new), this is why it is always recommended that when you take these nuts
off, you replace them with new ones.  As brass they can't take that much
torque anyway.

The manifold to head nuts should be torqued quite lightly, only about 25 -
30 ft lbs.  If you tighten them too much, you can warp the manifold and
pinch the gasket and either get intake leaks or exhaust leaks.  The nuts are
larger so they will be very good at keeping in place over time.

The exhaust to downpipe nuts can be torqued a little tighter, maximum 35-40
ft lbs.  Again, the downpipe gasket is a thick copper coated gasket, so you
don't want to overtighten and pinch the gasket, otherwise you'll get leaks
over time.  Only on this particular gasket I like to use Permatex anti-seize
on both surfaces to keep the gasket from sticking to either surface over
time.

Best,

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 6:56 AM, Don Day <fsufan1952 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Good Evening List
>   Does anyone have  the torque spec. for my brass nuts/steel nuts attaching
> the exhaust manifold and the intake manifold to the head of my BJ-8.Does
> anyone have a list of all the torque specs of the nuts and bolts for our
> cars?
>  Thanks Don
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Tue Nov  3 18:31:52 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 17:31:52 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] battery I checked the archive
Message-ID: <173126440911031731s620ad0c6re697aebd7ff97577@mail.gmail.com>

> 59 BT7 neg ground  3000
>>
>
I followed the archive thread and found what looks like a pos ground battery
due to location of terminals.
can someone tell me the model of the right battery. Such as a 27F or ??/ I
need one tonight. Can't see what my old one is

Thanks Ira


>  I have the car on blocks, nose up, wheels on or off, grille out -
>> everything
>> accessible.
>> So, the front wheels do not appear to be anything like parallel. I know
>> that
>> the car is hardly in the right posture for this to be properly tested, but
>> I'd like to acquaint myself with the dos and donts in this area before I
>> get
>> in too much of a panic.
>> I don't find any of my manuals to be very helpful. Adjustment appears to
>> be
>> done via the cross-tube after loosening the lock nuts which are RHT & LHT
>> at
>> either end. OK so far? I take the cross tube to be the only large bar/rod
>> which connects the two steering area (other than the anti roll bar of
>> course). I've tried loosening off the nuts at either end of this bar with
>> no
>> luck at all. I've not applied too much torque as it seems to be an area
>> where things could bend! The nuts don't appear to be separate from the
>> rod;
>> they appear to be part of it, unless they're very neatly finished off. Am
>> I
>> missing the point here?
>> It all seems so tight and generally immovable that I don't see how it can
>> be
>> done...hence the feeling that I'm trying too hard to do the wrong thing.
>> Any suggestions? I'm not convinced that I want to do the final adjustments
>> myself, not having the correct equipment, but I'd like to a) understand
>> the
>> issues and b) have it ready/loose enough for the local tyre and wheel
>> place
>> to be able to get near it....
>> Simon
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Tue Nov  3 18:33:33 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 17:33:33 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] rust repair begins
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I actually found one by gary and roger moment doe 40.00, but others were
selling it for north of 150.00 !!

On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 5:26 PM, Roland Wilhelmy <rwil at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Ira-
>
> What is the official name of this book/guide?  $160 seems way too
> expensive for any book I know about (and have).  If I've got one (or
> more) I'll try to be of help.
>
> -Roland
>
> On Tue, 3 Nov 2009 13:34:43 -0800, you wrote:
>
> ::lastly, does anyone have the restorers guide I could borrow? I've seen
> them
> ::for over $160.00 on the net....
>



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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Tue Nov  3 18:56:44 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 17:56:44 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <20091103182700.NAN4Y.530171.root@ispmxfep11-z02>
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RATHER have mice than cats.
Actually I bought a can of fox poop to use to keep squirrels out of my roof
overhang area. bet it would work on mice....

On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 4:27 PM, Tom Felts <tomfelts at windstream.net> wrote:

> Just make sure the cat can't get inside the car.  My friends Healey seat
> backs have claw marks from a cat that just wanted to scratch.
>
>
> ---- Jody Kerr <jodyfkerr at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> =============
> How about investing in a good mouser? :)
>
> Put a nice little kitty bed in front of your car, add cat and presto.
> No more mice. And if the cat's any good it'll be self feeding.
> (*grin*)
>
> Jody
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> 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291)
> 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854)
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> http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/jodyfkerr <--I'm selling parts on
> ebay!
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From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Tue Nov  3 19:11:00 2009
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 21:11:00 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
References: <48720d20911030617r34d6b06fye0d1c173f8a1577d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <002a01ca5cf4$0e15b640$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>

I have been storing my MGB-GT at the old Studebaker car plant for many years 
with moth balls.
The care taker informed me last time that I restoked my moth balls that most 
of the owners were
using dryer sheets cause the smell of the moth balls lingers for a long time 
in the carpet and seats
after the car is out of storage.    The dryer sheets repel the rodents and 
give the car a much more
pleasant smell after storage.    Also it is advised not to put any scented 
item directly on carpet ,seats
dashes etc.  cause the smell inbeds itself in the material .   Use a cup or 
something similar.

Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jack Feldman" <qualitas.jack at gmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>; <mgs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 9:17 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage


>I put the BGT away in a new place. It is on a farm with, no doubt, rodents.
>
> The owner of the building said that he ptst sheets of laundry softener in
> the cars to keep the critters away. He said it was better than mothballs,
> and didn't smell.
>
> I never heard of this before. Has anyone?
>
> Jack
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From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Tue Nov  3 19:27:06 2009
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 21:27:06 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] torque spec.exhaust to block
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That anti seize has a really funky smell when its at room temp.   What does 
it smell like
when it gets up to exhaust temp.  and how can you tell if its properties 
remain
the same after its heated to that degree?   Does it even stay in place or 
burn off?

Mark


>
> The exhaust to downpipe nuts can be torqued a little tighter, maximum 
> 35-40
> ft lbs.  Again, the downpipe gasket is a thick copper coated gasket, so 
> you
> don't want to overtighten and pinch the gasket, otherwise you'll get leaks
> over time.  Only on this particular gasket I like to use Permatex 
> anti-seize
> on both surfaces to keep the gasket from sticking to either surface over
> time.
>
> Best,
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90

From ah3000me at gmail.com  Tue Nov  3 19:39:35 2009
From: ah3000me at gmail.com (Tom)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 21:39:35 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
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I heard a story about one that got shot out of the tailpipe, bounced
off the back wall, and ran  like heck afterwards...    It's supposed
to be true.

- Tom

On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 4:21 PM,  <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> Another thing that has been recommended to me is to put steel wool in the
> exhaust pipe to prevent rodents from going in and making nests.  Can they
> really get in there?  I've never seen a mouse with a little ladder!  :)
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From qualitas.jack at gmail.com  Tue Nov  3 19:50:09 2009
From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 20:50:09 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Answers
Message-ID: <48720d20911031850h46335f0u6418cf9d4e8efaeb@mail.gmail.com>

Patrick signs off that the lives in Sydney, yet claims pythons, possums,
Lizards as being common. I thought perhaps he had seen to many episodes of *Are
You Being Served*.

Then I realized that I live in Downers Grove, about 10 miles of urban sprawl
from Chicago. We have deer, foxes, coyotes, possums, skunks, and red tailed
hawks. There are peregrine falcons in Chicago. They were introduced to keep
the pidgeon populations in check.

We used to have rabbits and feral cats, but I suspect the foxes and coyotes
took care of them.

Jack

From dwflagg at juno.com  Tue Nov  3 20:06:39 2009
From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 22:06:39 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
Message-ID: <20091103.190657.1238.35954@mailpop10.dca.untd.com>

Actually, you can use cat hair (they tend to shed a lot!!). We use it in
our attic and have not seen any mice since.
 
> RATHER have mice than cats.
> Actually I bought a can of fox poop to use to keep squirrels out of 
> my roof
> overhang area. bet it would work on mice....
> 
> On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 4:27 PM, Tom Felts <tomfelts at windstream.net> 
> wrote:
> 
> > Just make sure the cat can't get inside the car.  My friends 
> Healey seat
> > backs have claw marks from a cat that just wanted to scratch.
> >
> >
> > ---- Jody Kerr <jodyfkerr at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > =============
> > How about investing in a good mouser? :)
> >
> > Put a nice little kitty bed in front of your car, add cat and 
> presto.
> > No more mice. And if the cat's any good it'll be self feeding.
> > (*grin*)
> >
> > 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
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From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Tue Nov  3 21:03:18 2009
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:03:18 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Answers
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Message-ID: <7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA0390E94D96@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>

Greetings Jack

I live in the mountains about 90mins drive from the coast and Sydney. If I
were to sign off Blue Mountains, Australia - besides covering an area much
bigger than Sydney, most of you blokes wouldn't have a clue where I was
talking about.

As far as the animals! Yes I mean in Sydney. The possum is an Australian
marsupial and should not be likened with North American version and of all the
animals have adapted to living closely with mankind. Possums, snakes, lizards
and foxes etc are all to be found within walking distance of the Sydney
Central Business District, but of course are more prevalent the further away
you are.

In my previous home just 15 minutes drive north of Sydney we had all sorts of
wildlife living in the roof, but possums were the most prevalent. They also
make a loud noise when walking across the ceiling and roof. Many times my wife
thinks it's an intruder when its' a possum.

Possums may look cute and cuddly, but can be a pest. At the other end of the
scale the Blue Tongue Lizard are the most adaptable to living close to humans
and make good pets.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia

-----Original Message-----
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On Behalf Of Jack Feldman
Sent: Wednesday, 4 November 2009 1:50 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Answers

Patrick signs off that the lives in Sydney, yet claims pythons, possums,
Lizards as being common. I thought perhaps he had seen to many episodes of
*Are
You Being Served*.

Then I realized that I live in Downers Grove, about 10 miles of urban sprawl
from Chicago. We have deer, foxes, coyotes, possums, skunks, and red tailed
hawks. There are peregrine falcons in Chicago. They were introduced to keep
the pidgeon populations in check.

We used to have rabbits and feral cats, but I suspect the foxes and coyotes
took care of them.

Jack
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From healeyray at yahoo.com  Tue Nov  3 21:19:15 2009
From: healeyray at yahoo.com (Ray Juncal)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 20:19:15 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA0390E94D92@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>
Message-ID: <151703.15948.qm@web111402.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Geeze Patrick you live in a real zoo.
Ray

--- On Tue, 11/3/09, Quinn, Patrick <Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au> wrote:

From: Quinn, Patrick <Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
To: "'Richard Gordon'" <HealeyHundred at comcast.net>, "healeys at autox.team.net" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 2:48 PM

G'day Richard

I agree. We live on what use to be a small farm and the cars are kept in what
used to be a machinery/milking shed. Mice were a problem and it was always
easy to see where they had been by their droppings.

A few years back one of the kids yelled out to his mother not go into the
barn. I went to investigate and curled up on a workbench was a large diamond
python that had a pronounced bulge along its body. If you didn't know, a
diamond python is a harmless snake, unless of course you are a mouse. Since
then we have encouraged the python to stay by placing the occasional piece of
snake food out for it to eat. We know it's still about by its droppings which
are rather big.

Just last Sunday I saw a sizeable Blue Tongue Lizard coming out of where we
keep the Healey Duncan. Blue Tongues are wonderful for keeping pests down in
and around the garden including slugs, snails, spiders and insects. They also
like to pinch the dog food.

Thankfully the venomous black and brown snakes stay outside where they belong
with the spiders.

However we do have both ring-tail and brush-tail possums that like to sleep in
amongst the car parts. The brush-tail is the largest at about the size of a
domestic cat and being protected I leave them alone. They can be a pest,
especially when they get in the house and rip curtains to shreds.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Nov  3 22:26:48 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:26:48 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] torque spec.exhaust to block
In-Reply-To: <003d01ca5cf6$4e0aeed0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
References: <194180.24022.qm@web53808.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<ff59076c0911031720i35914b9et88733a500d9e5f28@mail.gmail.com>
	<003d01ca5cf6$4e0aeed0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911032126m23de1305sd1ccba4199078b1f@mail.gmail.com>

Mark -

Permatex Anti-seize is the best thing ever invented.  I think it's rated to
1,900 degrees.  It never goes away and keeps the rust off, permanently.  I
always use it on all bolts and nuts when assembling.

When I worked at The Geysers Geothermal Energy plant in N. California back
in 1985, we used the stuff to keep pipe bolts and nuts from corroding
together - the superheated steam we piped from a couple thousand feet down
has all sorts of sulfur, Hydrocloric, Sulfuric, and other nasty corrosive
acids which would reduce steel to rust in a couple of weeks.  Whenever we
used that stuff, we NEVER had a problem with disassembly.

Smell is there for about 5 minutes after start-up, then dissappears.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 10:27 AM, Mark LaPierre <lapierrem at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> That anti seize has a really funky smell when its at room temp.   What does
> it smell like
> when it gets up to exhaust temp.  and how can you tell if its properties
> remain
> the same after its heated to that degree?   Does it even stay in place or
> burn off?
>
> Mark
>
>
>
>
>> The exhaust to downpipe nuts can be torqued a little tighter, maximum
>> 35-40
>> ft lbs.  Again, the downpipe gasket is a thick copper coated gasket, so
>> you
>> don't want to overtighten and pinch the gasket, otherwise you'll get leaks
>> over time.  Only on this particular gasket I like to use Permatex
>> anti-seize
>> on both surfaces to keep the gasket from sticking to either surface over
>> time.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Alan
>>
>> '52 A90

From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Tue Nov  3 23:23:35 2009
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 22:23:35 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] torque spec.exhaust to block
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0911032126m23de1305sd1ccba4199078b1f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <194180.24022.qm@web53808.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<ff59076c0911031720i35914b9et88733a500d9e5f28@mail.gmail.com>
	<003d01ca5cf6$4e0aeed0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
	<ff59076c0911032126m23de1305sd1ccba4199078b1f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <751d05480911032223s4438a797h36d11789ec92232b@mail.gmail.com>

Alan,

What type do you use/recommend?  Red, Blue, White?
Cheers,

Curt

On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 9:26 PM, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

> Mark -
>
> Permatex Anti-seize is the best thing ever invented.  I think it's rated to
> 1,900 degrees.  It never goes away and keeps the rust off, permanently.  I
> always use it on all bolts and nuts when assembling.
>
> When I worked at The Geysers Geothermal Energy plant in N. California back
> in 1985, we used the stuff to keep pipe bolts and nuts from corroding
> together - the superheated steam we piped from a couple thousand feet down
> has all sorts of sulfur, Hydrocloric, Sulfuric, and other nasty corrosive
> acids which would reduce steel to rust in a couple of weeks.  Whenever we
> used that stuff, we NEVER had a problem with disassembly.
>
> Smell is there for about 5 minutes after start-up, then dissappears.
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '59 Jag Mk IX
> '64 BJ8
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 10:27 AM, Mark LaPierre <lapierrem at sbcglobal.net
> >wrote:
>
> > That anti seize has a really funky smell when its at room temp.   What
> does
> > it smell like
> > when it gets up to exhaust temp.  and how can you tell if its properties
> > remain
> > the same after its heated to that degree?   Does it even stay in place or
> > burn off?
> >
> > Mark
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >> The exhaust to downpipe nuts can be torqued a little tighter, maximum
> >> 35-40
> >> ft lbs.  Again, the downpipe gasket is a thick copper coated gasket, so
> >> you
> >> don't want to overtighten and pinch the gasket, otherwise you'll get
> leaks
> >> over time.  Only on this particular gasket I like to use Permatex
> >> anti-seize
> >> on both surfaces to keep the gasket from sticking to either surface over
> >> time.
> >>
> >> Best,
> >>
> >> Alan
> >>
> >> '52 A90
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From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au  Wed Nov  4 03:21:16 2009
From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (Joe and Lenore Armour)
Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:21:16 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] [Fwd: Re: Help Needed]
Message-ID: <4AF1559C.50406@illawarra.hotkey.net.au>

Blokes, I need some assistence with the identification of an unusual 5 
speed Healey gearbox in a Sprite prototype that has been made from 
genuine BMC components. The question what vehicle in the BMC range did 
these parts originate from so that I can overhaul the clutch throwout 
mechanisms.  There will be a prize.

Main gearbox; bellhousing and case is one casting.  Opening and 
therefore side cover is on the left hand side - no selector rods fitted 
here. Internals are MGB straight gear set, 1st to 4th.  Lever  with 
carbon throwout bearing to activate  clutch.
Secondary housing bolted to the rear of main box has 5th gear. Selector 
mechanism is on top and enters direct into selector rods. Unlike a std. 
Sprite there is a flange bolted to the output shaft.

All up very long.

Best clue, the alloy plate inside the bellhousing, retaining the front 
main bearing and seal on the input shaft has the following cast into it;

    22 H 27    DD 2
    MOWOG

Gearlever rubber boot - Girling # 488032

Lets go!

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed Nov  4 03:35:59 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:35:59 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] torque spec.exhaust to block
In-Reply-To: <751d05480911032223s4438a797h36d11789ec92232b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <194180.24022.qm@web53808.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<ff59076c0911031720i35914b9et88733a500d9e5f28@mail.gmail.com>
	<003d01ca5cf6$4e0aeed0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
	<ff59076c0911032126m23de1305sd1ccba4199078b1f@mail.gmail.com>
	<751d05480911032223s4438a797h36d11789ec92232b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911040235h4bab9355ve0de46c6aa790016@mail.gmail.com>

Curt-

You are confused.  Anti-seize isn't a thread locker, it is technically a
corrosion protectant and lubricant:

http://www.permatex.com/products/Automotive/lubricants/specialty_lubricants/Permatex_Anti-Seize_Lubricant_a.htm

Although the lubricating properties are really with respect to ease of
dissasembly only, if your nuts are properly torqued it won't come loose with
this stuff.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 2:23 PM, Curt/Nancy Arndt <cnaarndt at gmail.com> wrote:

> Alan,
>
> What type do you use/recommend?  Red, Blue, White?
> Cheers,
>
> Curt

From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au  Wed Nov  4 04:56:14 2009
From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (Joe and Lenore Armour)
Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:56:14 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] [Fwd: Re:  Truth or Fiction in Car Storage and ZOO
Message-ID: <4AF16BDE.6000606@illawarra.hotkey.net.au>

Ray Juncal wrote:

>Geeze Patrick you live in a real zoo.
>Ray
>
What do they say about leaving the whats a names in charge of the zoo?

( Have no fear 'The Mighty Quinn' and I share the same birthday and in 
my case had I been born just 4 days later in UK I could have been Prince 
Charles. Pat was a few years too late)  I think he wants to take the 
BN.3 out for his birthday and visit me in a couple of days, maybe to 
help with my clutch problem.

From kentmclean at comcast.net  Wed Nov  4 05:29:30 2009
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:29:30 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Answers
In-Reply-To: <mailman.20445.1257307416.3240.healeys@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.20445.1257307416.3240.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4AF173AA.1080008@comcast.net>

"Quinn, Patrick" wrote:
 > If I were to sign off Blue Mountains, Australia - besides covering an
 > area much bigger than Sydney, most of you blokes wouldn't have a clue
 > where I was talking about.

Most of us don't have a clue where *Australia* is. It's in the Alps next to 
Italy, isn't it?

:)

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2

From ahy3000 at comcast.net  Wed Nov  4 05:37:40 2009
From: ahy3000 at comcast.net (ahy3000 at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:37:40 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <1608335803.6380921257338150302.JavaMail.root@sz0043a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <1778023694.6381321257338260507.JavaMail.root@sz0043a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Jack, 

I do this every winter - unheated garage in Massachusetts. I use the cheapest Wal-Mart brand dryer sheets. Make sure you put some under the seat bottoms (in the holes in the seat pans), in the heater box doors, and everywhere you think some critters will make a nest. Once the snow melts and you start thinking about driving again, you'll have a fresh smelling Healey! 


Burt Weiner 
'63 BJ7 
HBJ7L/23582 
ahy3000 at comcast.net 
he puts sheets of laundry softener in 
the cars to keep the critters away. He said it was better than mothballs, 
and didn't smell. 

I never heard of this before. Has anyone? 

Jack 
_______________________________________________ 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov  4 05:53:28 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:53:28 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <173126440911031403t6c6abf6ci81ee276d5dc66de0@mail.gmail.com>
References: <0AA70073-D45E-45A0-839A-8F98B8285927@comcast.net>
	<BAY112-W504D78AB8AE42DAFFF9C97B8B20@phx.gbl> 
Message-ID: <BAY112-W2EA3A3BCC1F8C3E3A3F4EB8B10@phx.gbl>

Okay.  :)  Correction:  I don't "remember" ever seeeing a mouse with a ladder.
:)



From: eyera3 at gmail.com

stewart little


On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 1:21 PM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

Another thing that has been recommended to me is to put steel wool in the
exhaust pipe to prevent rodents from going in and making nests.  Can they
really get in there?  I've never seen a mouse with a little ladder!  :)

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov  4 06:10:52 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:10:52 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <471534970911031420k57191172u33bb94ab53c74f20@mail.gmail.com>
References: <0AA70073-D45E-45A0-839A-8F98B8285927@comcast.net>
	<BAY112-W504D78AB8AE42DAFFF9C97B8B20@phx.gbl> 
Message-ID: <BAY112-W37E235FF36622A50805085B8B10@phx.gbl>

No, I don't think so.  I've heard that having pets also attracts mice as there
is always a bit of stray food lying around.  I would hate to think how many
mice would have to be around to self feed a cat.



Then the cat goes and sharpens its claws on your seats or hood ...



Good brainstorming though!



> Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:20:49 -0700
>
> How about investing in a good mouser? :)
>
> Put a nice little kitty bed in front of your car, add cat and presto.
> No more mice. And if the cat's any good it'll be self feeding.
> (*grin*)
>
> Jody

From ahy3000 at comcast.net  Wed Nov  4 06:35:20 2009
From: ahy3000 at comcast.net (ahy3000 at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:35:20 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Gas line plumbing
In-Reply-To: <908270245.6401641257341098166.JavaMail.root@sz0043a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <2110593223.6405511257341720057.JavaMail.root@sz0043a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

I've seen lots of pix of cars with braided fuel lines in the engine compartment. I'm curious about the threaded connection that is marked N/A in the Moss catalog . It appears that this connection is 1/4" pipe thread and I haven't found a braided hose connection to match it. What did you do? 

Also, how do folks treat the cut end? I was thinking about heat shrink tape to keep the end from fraying. Any thoughts there? 

Also, just rebuilt my LCS-type fuel pump and lo and behold - it works! I am 99% certain that the condenser (not yet fitted) goes from ground (the wire clip grounds the body of the condenser) to the contact points blade screw. Yes? 

TIA for you help. 


Burt Weiner 
'63 BJ7 
HBJ7L/23582 
ahy3000 at comcast.net 

From j.aeckerlin at gmail.com  Wed Nov  4 06:50:15 2009
From: j.aeckerlin at gmail.com (Jaap Aeckerlin)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:50:15 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <1778023694.6381321257338260507.JavaMail.root@sz0043a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1608335803.6380921257338150302.JavaMail.root@sz0043a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<1778023694.6381321257338260507.JavaMail.root@sz0043a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4e23c7250911040550v3b6f8351iec03d4c8476bc96f@mail.gmail.com>

Question by a stupid Dutch: what are dryer sheets?
Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
1964 BJ8 29432

2009/11/4 <ahy3000 at comcast.net>

> Jack,
>
> I do this every winter - unheated garage in Massachusetts. I use the
> cheapest Wal-Mart brand dryer sheets. Make sure you put some under the seat
> bottoms (in the holes in the seat pans), in the heater box doors, and
> everywhere you think some critters will make a nest. Once the snow melts and
> you start thinking about driving again, you'll have a fresh smelling Healey!
>
>
> Burt Weiner
> '63 BJ7
> HBJ7L/23582
> ahy3000 at comcast.net
> he puts sheets of laundry softener in
> the cars to keep the critters away. He said it was better than mothballs,
> and didn't smell.
>
> I never heard of this before. Has anyone?
>
> Jack
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From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Wed Nov  4 06:53:52 2009
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 06:53:52 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W2EA3A3BCC1F8C3E3A3F4EB8B10@phx.gbl>
References: <0AA70073-D45E-45A0-839A-8F98B8285927@comcast.net><BAY112-W504D78AB8AE42DAFFF9C97B8B20@phx.gbl>
	<BAY112-W2EA3A3BCC1F8C3E3A3F4EB8B10@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <9B60865ED4064E2C9B2DABA08CBB50F1@oscar>

Yep they can. Did a Jag E type resto a couple years ago and there was easily
10 pounds of dog food in the exhaust system and that giant air filter
housing.. nimble little critters.. poor dog must have been skin and bones..
dp

frogeye at porterscustom.com

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Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
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-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of robertduquette at sympatico.ca
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 5:53 AM
To: Healeys
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage

Okay.  :)  Correction:  I don't "remember" ever seeeing a mouse with a
ladder.
:)



From: eyera3 at gmail.com

stewart little


On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 1:21 PM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

Another thing that has been recommended to me is to put steel wool in the
exhaust pipe to prevent rodents from going in and making nests.  Can they
really get in there?  I've never seen a mouse with a little ladder!  :)
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From aon.912808691 at aon.at  Wed Nov  4 07:10:36 2009
From: aon.912808691 at aon.at (Reinhart Rosner (aon))
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:10:36 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Answers
In-Reply-To: <4AF173AA.1080008@comcast.net>
References: <mailman.20445.1257307416.3240.healeys@autox.team.net>
	<4AF173AA.1080008@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAKiNhN3Os8FHqW69V0RD007CgAAAEAAAAA3lMFq8alpGsMTgXPACZL0BAAAAAA==@aon.at>

We do not have any kangaroos in Austria. And there are no opossums, blue
tongue lizards or crocodiles. Most of our animals are not that dangerous as
some in Australia like their snakes, spiders or jelly fish.

But we do have mice. And I can tell you they do almost get everywhere
(luckily not yet into my garage). They even ran in the cellar along the
pipes of our central heating, which are mounted just below the ceiling - no
clue how they got there. Maybe they know how to because we live near the
Alps :)

Reinhart
55 AH 100 BN1


-----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----
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Im Auftrag von Kent McLean
Gesendet: Mittwoch, 04. November 2009 13:29
An: healeys at autox.team.net
Betreff: Re: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Answers

"Quinn, Patrick" wrote:
 > If I were to sign off Blue Mountains, Australia - besides covering an
 > area much bigger than Sydney, most of you blokes wouldn't have a clue
 > where I was talking about.

Most of us don't have a clue where *Australia* is. It's in the Alps next to
Italy, isn't it?

:)

--
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov  4 07:27:25 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:27:25 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <002a01ca5cf4$0e15b640$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
References: <48720d20911030617r34d6b06fye0d1c173f8a1577d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W136AF01C3F85E0039B7688B8B10@phx.gbl>

"It's a little known fact" <Cliff Claven> that some mice got into a dryer and
went for a ride and they've passed the experience on by word of mouth that the
scent warns of a dangerous area where they could be in for a rough ride?  ;)



You have to figure that, if that's true, then mice should stop getting into
exhaust pipes also.  :)



Robert D.



> From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net
>
>  The dryer sheets repel the rodents and
>
> Mark

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov  4 07:29:15 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:29:15 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <d9b7a14d0911031839raf576a0t2445e034dc21cab7@mail.gmail.com>
References: <0AA70073-D45E-45A0-839A-8F98B8285927@comcast.net>
	<BAY112-W504D78AB8AE42DAFFF9C97B8B20@phx.gbl> 
Message-ID: <BAY112-W1073FD1E2847261C6D8649B8B10@phx.gbl>

It would be something to see ... coming out of someone else's car.



I wonder what happens if they don't come out ...

> Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 21:39:35 -0500
>
> I heard a story about one that got shot out of the tailpipe, bounced
> off the back wall, and ran like heck afterwards... It's supposed
> to be true.
>
> - Tom
>
> On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 4:21 PM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> > Another thing that has been recommended to me is to put steel wool in the
> > exhaust pipe to prevent rodents from going in and making nests.  Can they
> > really get in there?  I've never seen a mouse with a little ladder!  :)

From mgcharlie at comcast.net  Wed Nov  4 07:36:35 2009
From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin)
Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:36:35 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <1778023694.6381321257338260507.JavaMail.root@sz0043a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1778023694.6381321257338260507.JavaMail.root@sz0043a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4AF19173.3080806@comcast.net>

Burt,
How many sheets per car?
I put about six in the interior, four in the trunk, and a couple under 
the hood.  Is that enough?
Charlie

ahy3000 at comcast.net wrote:
> Jack, 
>
> I do this every winter - unheated garage in Massachusetts. I use the cheapest Wal-Mart brand dryer sheets. Make sure you put some under the seat bottoms (in the holes in the seat pans), in the heater box doors, and everywhere you think some critters will make a nest. Once the snow melts and you start thinking about driving again, you'll have a fresh smelling Healey! 
>
>
> Burt Weiner 
> '63 BJ7 
> HBJ7L/23582 
> ahy3000 at comcast.net 
> he puts sheets of laundry softener in 
> the cars to keep the critters away. He said it was better than mothballs, 
> and didn't smell. 
>
> I never heard of this before. Has anyone? 
>
> Jack 
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov  4 07:49:22 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:49:22 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Answers
In-Reply-To: <4AF173AA.1080008@comcast.net>
References: <mailman.20445.1257307416.3240.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W308943F8729527BA23A9CEB8B10@phx.gbl>

Anyone who knows the difference between a French kiss and an Aussie kiss would
have a better clue.  :)





> Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 07:29:30 -0500
>
> "Quinn, Patrick" wrote:
> > If I were to sign off Blue Mountains, Australia - besides covering an
> > area much bigger than Sydney, most of you blokes wouldn't have a clue
> > where I was talking about.
>
> Most of us don't have a clue where *Australia* is. It's in the Alps next to
> Italy, isn't it?
>
> :)
>
> --
> Kent McLean
> '56 100 BN2

From bighealey at charter.net  Wed Nov  4 08:12:51 2009
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 07:12:51 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Winter Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W37E235FF36622A50805085B8B10@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <7578A5AC64044FB29729B99870AE3C1C@TRACY>

Here is a link to a Winter Storage article I wrote last year.

http://healey.org/content/view/400/1/


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

From jodyfkerr at gmail.com  Wed Nov  4 08:17:11 2009
From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:17:11 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Answers
In-Reply-To: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAKiNhN3Os8FHqW69V0RD007CgAAAEAAAAA3lMFq8alpGsMTgXPACZL0BAAAAAA==@aon.at>
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"Agatha and I are so much interested in Australia. It must be so
pretty will all the dear little kangaroos flying about. Agatha has
found it on the map. What a curious shape it is! Just like a large
packing case."

--every time I hear a silly conversation about Australia that pops into my head.

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!

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From ahy3000 at comcast.net  Wed Nov  4 08:27:19 2009
From: ahy3000 at comcast.net (ahy3000 at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:27:19 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <4e23c7250911040550v3b6f8351iec03d4c8476bc96f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <951434928.6473511257348439593.JavaMail.root@sz0043a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Jaap, 

We Americans find new expensive and environmentally unfriendly ways to do just about everything. A dryer sheet is a piece of non-woven paper that is impregnated with a scent (and Lord knows what else). It is usually placed in the clothes dryer with the laundry and is supposed to remove static, make things smell good, and cure the common cold (okay, I made that last bit up). 

For some reason (perhaps because they are smarter than humans), chipmonks and mice don't like the things and stay away. 


Burt Weiner 
'63 BJ7 
HBJ7L/23582 
ahy3000 at comcast.net 

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Wed Nov  4 08:36:16 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:36:16 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] [Fwd: Re: Help Needed]
In-Reply-To: <4AF1559C.50406@illawarra.hotkey.net.au>
References: <4AF1559C.50406@illawarra.hotkey.net.au>
Message-ID: <4AF19F70.4060906@chello.nl>

MOWOG probably stands for MOrris-WOlseley Group.
I could be wrong but may be Lotus cobbled up something together for the 
early Lotus 7.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


Joe and Lenore Armour schreef:
> Blokes, I need some assistence with the identification of an unusual 5 
> speed Healey gearbox in a Sprite prototype that has been made from 
> genuine BMC components. The question what vehicle in the BMC range did 
> these parts originate from so that I can overhaul the clutch throwout 
> mechanisms.  There will be a prize.
>
> Main gearbox; bellhousing and case is one casting.  Opening and 
> therefore side cover is on the left hand side - no selector rods 
> fitted here. Internals are MGB straight gear set, 1st to 4th.  Lever  
> with carbon throwout bearing to activate  clutch.
> Secondary housing bolted to the rear of main box has 5th gear. 
> Selector mechanism is on top and enters direct into selector rods. 
> Unlike a std. Sprite there is a flange bolted to the output shaft.
>
> All up very long.
>
> Best clue, the alloy plate inside the bellhousing, retaining the front 
> main bearing and seal on the input shaft has the following cast into it;
>
>    22 H 27    DD 2
>    MOWOG
>
> Gearlever rubber boot - Girling # 488032
>
> Lets go!
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov  4 08:39:25 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:39:25 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <4e23c7250911040550v3b6f8351iec03d4c8476bc96f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1608335803.6380921257338150302.JavaMail.root@sz0043a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<1778023694.6381321257338260507.JavaMail.root@sz0043a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W29C0D66DD8A6CCC840A9FDB8B10@phx.gbl>

Hmmm!  They're a fabric like small sheet ( like a tissue ) that is used
primarily for anti-static purposes in the clothes drier.



http://www.bouncesheets.com/en_CA/products/index.jsp



> Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:50:15 +0100
>
> Question by a stupid Dutch: what are dryer sheets?
> Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
> 1964 BJ8 29432
>
> 2009/11/4 <ahy3000 at comcast.net>
>
> > Jack,
> >
> > I do this every winter - unheated garage in Massachusetts. I use the
> > cheapest Wal-Mart brand dryer sheets. Make sure you put some under the
seat
> > bottoms (in the holes in the seat pans), in the heater box doors, and
> > everywhere you think some critters will make a nest. Once the snow melts
and
> > you start thinking about driving again, you'll have a fresh smelling
Healey!
> >
> >
> > Burt Weiner

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov  4 09:06:28 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:06:28 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <4AF19173.3080806@comcast.net>
References: <1778023694.6381321257338260507.JavaMail.root@sz0043a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W2989BE246945E094CF84EDB8B10@phx.gbl>

Just thinking ... if the mice have to use the tires ( or stands ) as their
access point, how about a sheet under each tire ( or stand )?

( Would a dryer sheet have an adverse effect on the tire? )


RD


> Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:36:35 -0500
>
> Burt,
> How many sheets per car?
> I put about six in the interior, four in the trunk, and a couple under
> the hood. Is that enough?
> Charlie
>
> ahy3000 at comcast.net wrote:
> > Jack,
> >
> > I do this every winter - unheated garage in Massachusetts. I use the
cheapest Wal-Mart brand dryer sheets. Make sure you put some under the seat
bottoms (in the holes in the seat pans), in the heater box doors, and
everywhere you think some critters will make a nest. Once the snow melts and
you start thinking about driving again, you'll have a fresh smelling Healey!
> >
> >
> > Burt Weiner
> > '63 BJ7
> > HBJ7L/23582
> > ahy3000 at comcast.net
> > he puts sheets of laundry softener in
> > the cars to keep the critters away. He said it was better than mothballs,
> > and didn't smell.
> >
> > I never heard of this before. Has anyone?
> >
> > Jack
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From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Wed Nov  4 09:19:44 2009
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:19:44 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction balls and  Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <1E861457-A728-4201-9E7B-EF0CF53A98E9@mac.com>
References: <48720d20911030617r34d6b06fye0d1c173f8a1577d@mail.gmail.com>
	<1E861457-A728-4201-9E7B-EF0CF53A98E9@mac.com>
Message-ID: <79AFE6A5-04CA-45EE-9320-8C8E0E8892F2@sbcglobal.net>

All this talk reminds me that we all need take care of our Balls and  
protect them.

Check out this site it is all about those precious BALLS

http://www.got-ballz.com/


David Nock



On Nov 3, 2009, at 8:28 AM, Al Malin wrote:

> Overheard this conversation:
>
> "Did you ever smell moth balls?"
>
> "Yeah."
>
> "How did you get between it's legs?"
>
> With apologies,
> Al Malin
> Tricarb
>
>
>
> On Nov 3, 2009, at 9:17 AM, Jack Feldman wrote:
>
>> I put the BGT away in a new place. It is on a farm with, no doubt,  
>> rodents.
>>
>> The owner of the building said that he ptst sheets of laundry  
>> softener in
>> the cars to keep the critters away. He said it was better than  
>> mothballs,
>> and didn't smell.
>>
>> I never heard of this before. Has anyone?
>>
>> Jack
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Wed Nov  4 09:35:53 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:35:53 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W1073FD1E2847261C6D8649B8B10@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <20091104103553.0V2S5.541588.root@ispmxfep13-z01>

I shot two of them out of my XJ6 tailpipes several winters ago.  They bounced off the wall, but never lived to tell anyone about it.


---- robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote: 

=============
It would be something to see ... coming out of someone else's car.



I wonder what happens if they don't come out ...

> Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 21:39:35 -0500
>
> I heard a story about one that got shot out of the tailpipe, bounced
> off the back wall, and ran like heck afterwards... It's supposed
> to be true.
>
> - Tom
>
> On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 4:21 PM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> > Another thing that has been recommended to me is to put steel wool in the
> > exhaust pipe to prevent rodents from going in and making nests.  Can they
> > really get in there?  I've never seen a mouse with a little ladder!  :)
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From jodyfkerr at gmail.com  Wed Nov  4 10:57:51 2009
From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:57:51 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] [Fwd: Re: Help Needed]
In-Reply-To: <4AF19F70.4060906@chello.nl>
References: <4AF1559C.50406@illawarra.hotkey.net.au>
	<4AF19F70.4060906@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <471534970911040957h6a9026e1y703aba1d01a1c61a@mail.gmail.com>

Kees has it right. MOWOG means it's part of the Nuffield organization
(later to be BMC after merging with Austin, and even later becoming
British Leyland...) a.k.a Morris, Wolsley, Riley marques, later BMC &
British Leyland Marques and anyone who eventually licensed any of the
parts.

What makes it fun, is that your transmission could have come from many
different cars. I went out and took a peek at my transmission
collection. It's not a Sprite/Midget tranmission, nor is it a Spitfire
one (I've got 7 or 8 tranmissions for cars I don't own. Don't ask).

I've never seen a MOWOG tranmission box that's a single unit including
the bell housing. That's the part that really strikes me as odd about
the whole thing. I'd start looking at the more offbeat cars like
Riley's or Metropolitans.

Can you send me a picture of the transmission? Does it have any
external markings? A proper MOWOG tranmission should have it in big
letters cast somewhere on the outside of the case. It's also entirely
possible that it came from a vehicle that licensed MOWOG parts, so
they might not have the word on the outside.

Jody

On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 8:36 AM, Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:
> MOWOG probably stands for MOrris-WOlseley Group.
> I could be wrong but may be Lotus cobbled up something together for the
> early Lotus 7.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
-- 
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!

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From don at anglesey.us  Wed Nov  4 11:14:43 2009
From: don at anglesey.us (Don)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:14:43 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W2EA3A3BCC1F8C3E3A3F4EB8B10@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP821E6AD1952BC3B0E57338FDB10@phx.gbl>

They don't need a ladder they only need a hole the size of their head.
I found one in my 59' John Deere cooling system after it had sat for a
couple of years with the bottom bolt removed from the drain.  It had to
jump over 3 feet up or was one hell of an acrobat to get in there.
Don
57' BN4 

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
robertduquette at sympatico.ca
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 5:53 AM
To: Healeys
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage

Okay.  :)  Correction:  I don't "remember" ever seeeing a mouse with a
ladder.
:)



From: eyera3 at gmail.com

stewart little


On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 1:21 PM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

Another thing that has been recommended to me is to put steel wool in
the
exhaust pipe to prevent rodents from going in and making nests.  Can
they
really get in there?  I've never seen a mouse with a little ladder!  :)
_______________________________________________

From m.j.carpenter at cox.net  Wed Nov  4 11:17:43 2009
From: m.j.carpenter at cox.net (Mike Carpenter)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:17:43 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Temporary Suspension of List
Message-ID: <A571E31F37524E5B8B5211576BF9BBC2@MikeHomePC>

I will be a way for a few weeks - please suspend my membership until further
notice.
Thank You,
  Mike Carpenter

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov  4 11:30:16 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:30:16 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP821E6AD1952BC3B0E57338FDB10@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-W2EA3A3BCC1F8C3E3A3F4EB8B10@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W74124844AD8608E98505CB8B10@phx.gbl>

So, perhaps we better rethink the mice in exhaust systems getting expelled out
at high velocity.  Maybe it's not the exhaust expelling them, maybe they're
just jumping!!!  ;)



I must say that I'm amazed when I see squirrels and chipmunks doing things
like running on power lines or climbing up or down vertical walls or jumping
from tree to tree.  I guess I shouldn't be too surprised at what mice can do
too.



> From: don at anglesey.us
>
> They don't need a ladder they only need a hole the size of their head.
> I found one in my 59' John Deere cooling system after it had sat for a
> couple of years with the bottom bolt removed from the drain. It had to
> jump over 3 feet up or was one hell of an acrobat to get in there.
> Don
> 57' BN4
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca
>
> Okay. :) Correction: I don't "remember" ever seeeing a mouse with a
> ladder.
> :)
>
> From: eyera3 at gmail.com
>
> stewart little
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 1:21 PM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> Another thing that has been recommended to me is to put steel wool in
> the
> exhaust pipe to prevent rodents from going in and making nests. Can
> they
> really get in there? I've never seen a mouse with a little ladder! :)

From ahy3000 at comcast.net  Wed Nov  4 11:36:50 2009
From: ahy3000 at comcast.net (ahy3000 at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:36:50 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W2989BE246945E094CF84EDB8B10@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <465071173.6573361257359810989.JavaMail.root@sz0043a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

My car sits on wood block with the tires off the ground - maybe little barbed wire fences around each wheel...... 

I know some owners use an inflatable plastic contraption that fits around the entire car, and keeps air circulating. I like to work on the car temperature permitting (unheated garage) so that wouldn't work for me. 


Burt Weiner 
'63 BJ7 
HBJ7L/23582 
ahy3000 at comcast.net 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca 
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 11:06:28 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage 

Just thinking ... if the mice have to use the tires ( or stands ) as their 
access point, how about a sheet under each tire ( or stand )? 

( Would a dryer sheet have an adverse effect on the tire? ) 


RD 

From moomau at verizon.net  Wed Nov  4 11:41:12 2009
From: moomau at verizon.net (moomau_verizon_mail)
Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:41:12 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Gas line plumbing
Message-ID: <B65DC07A8C144AC6A111C43773EF064F@youro0kwkw9jwc>

I have the same question that Burt Weiner asked about the gas line.  If
someone gives Burt an answer off line, please send me e-mail with the
answers.  Thank you,

 

Gary Moomau, 67 BJ8

Yucaipa, CA

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Wed Nov  4 11:49:03 2009
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:49:03 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Engine rebuild
Message-ID: <7D0AE551CAB64C7EAFA02E7BE6D56184@tm>

Hello,

 

I am rebuilding my 100 engine, and thought I would share some pictures with
you  - I am looking for any comments what's not correct..

 

http://picasaweb.google.com/Volvo1800S/HealeyEngine#
<http://picasaweb.google.com/Volvo1800S/HealeyEngine> 

 

 

BR, Tadek 

 

PS. Yes, the way the paint is done is not with accordance with concourse
guidelines but the engine will be sprayed once assembled..

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Wed Nov  4 11:51:23 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:51:23 EST
Subject: [Healeys] [Fwd: Re: Help Needed]
Message-ID: <ce5.5da97056.3823272b@aol.com>

The rear axle housing on my Elva Courier is described as a "Riley" rear  
axle.  It has the same dimensions as that of a Morris Minor,  is about 3-4 
inches narrower than that of a Spridget and of  course the third member is that 
out of a Sprite/Metro, Austin A 35, etc.  etc.  
 
I think the English auto industry invented the acronym.
 
Best--Michael Oritt
---------------------------------------------
  In a message dated 11/4/2009 1:37:04 P.M. Eastern Standard  Time, 
jodyfkerr at gmail.com writes:

That's  the part that really strikes me as odd about
the whole thing. I'd start  looking at the more offbeat cars like
Riley's or  Metropolitans.

From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Wed Nov  4 12:13:47 2009
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:13:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] [Healey skunk . truth
In-Reply-To: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAKiNhN3Os8FHqW69V0RD007CgAAAEAAAAA3lMFq8alpGsMTgXPACZL0BAAAAAA==@aon.at>
References: <mailman.20445.1257307416.3240.healeys@autox.team.net>
	<4AF173AA.1080008@comcast.net>
	<!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAKiNhN3Os8FHqW69V0RD007CgAAAEAAAAA3lMFq8alpGsMTgXPACZL0BAAAAAA==@aon.at>
Message-ID: <68112.22641.qm@web83301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

a lady came into our shop to pick up her Healey  .. she came into our office
and said , " There is a skunk in my exhaust pipe "  we went out side to see
this skunk and found that some of the fiberglass packing from inside the
muffler was hanging out of the rear exhaust pipe , color was white and black .
Looked like a skunk .. Norman Nock




________________________________
From:
Reinhart Rosner (aon) <aon.912808691 at aon.at>
To: Kent McLean
<kentmclean at comcast.net>; healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Wed, November 4, 2009
6:10:36 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Answers

We do not have
any kangaroos in Austria. And there are no opossums, blue
tongue lizards or
crocodiles. Most of our animals are not that dangerous as
some in Australia
like their snakes, spiders or jelly fish.

But we do have mice. And I can tell
you they do almost get everywhere
(luckily not yet into my garage). They even
ran in the cellar along the
pipes of our central heating, which are mounted
just below the ceiling - no
clue how they got there. Maybe they know how to
because we live near the
Alps :)

Reinhart
55 AH 100 BN1


-----Urspr|ngliche
Nachricht-----
Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
Im Auftrag von Kent McLean
Gesendet:
Mittwoch, 04. November 2009 13:29
An: healeys at autox.team.net
Betreff: Re:
[Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Answers

"Quinn, Patrick" wrote:
> If I were to
sign off Blue Mountains, Australia - besides covering an
> area much bigger
than Sydney, most of you blokes wouldn't have a clue
> where I was talking
about.

Most of us don't have a clue where *Australia* is. It's in the Alps
next to
Italy, isn't it?

:)

--
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2
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From bighealey at charter.net  Wed Nov  4 12:17:22 2009
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:17:22 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] [Fwd: Re: Help Needed]
In-Reply-To: <4AF19F70.4060906@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <C81335B9D34442D799DBD606FBB11B7B@TRACY>

Morris-Wolesley Garages

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 Oudesluys
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 7:36 AM
To: Joe and Lenore Armour
Cc: Healeys
Subject: Re: [Healeys] [Fwd: Re: Help Needed]

MOWOG probably stands for MOrris-WOlseley Group.
I could be wrong but may be Lotus cobbled up something together for the
early Lotus 7.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

From mgcharlie at comcast.net  Wed Nov  4 13:47:58 2009
From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin)
Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:47:58 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] [Fwd: Re: Help Needed]
In-Reply-To: <C81335B9D34442D799DBD606FBB11B7B@TRACY>
References: <C81335B9D34442D799DBD606FBB11B7B@TRACY>
Message-ID: <4AF1E87E.2010704@comcast.net>

While we're on the subject, I'll give you the correct meaning of MOWOG:  
*MO*rris-*WO*lseley-m*G
*To me it makes more sense than the others.
Charlie

Tracy Drummond wrote:
> Morris-Wolesley Garages
>
> 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 Oudesluys
> Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 7:36 AM
> To: Joe and Lenore Armour
> Cc: Healeys
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] [Fwd: Re: Help Needed]
>
> MOWOG probably stands for MOrris-WOlseley Group.
> I could be wrong but may be Lotus cobbled up something together for the
> early Lotus 7.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Wed Nov  4 14:18:15 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:18:15 EST
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Engine rebuild
Message-ID: <d2a.5b5f3615.38234997@aol.com>

Tadeuz--
 
I don't see anything that is NOT "correct" but sure see a lot of nice  
looking stuff!  The engine looks great.
 
I have some questions:  
 
1.  What are you using for a front damper?
2.  What are you using for a flex line between the oil pump pick up  and 
the block?
3.  What are you usiing for an oil pump --source?
4.   Do you have any thoughts on proper clearance specs in  the oil pump?
5.   Nice pistons--whose are those and do you have any guess on  
compression ratio? 
 
Best--Michael Oritt
------------------------------------------------------   
In a message dated 11/4/2009 2:55:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl writes:

I am  looking for any comments what's not correct..

From fogbro1 at comcast.net  Wed Nov  4 14:31:34 2009
From: fogbro1 at comcast.net (Ed Woods)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:31:34 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] MOWOG
References: <4AF1559C.50406@illawarra.hotkey.net.au>
	<4AF19F70.4060906@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <934FF55E5F834275AF02035B4AEA8A04@Edscomputer>

I always thought it stood for Morris-Woolsley-Mg

Ed Woods

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Wed Nov  4 14:45:08 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:45:08 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] MOWOG
In-Reply-To: <934FF55E5F834275AF02035B4AEA8A04@Edscomputer>
References: <4AF1559C.50406@illawarra.hotkey.net.au>
	<4AF19F70.4060906@chello.nl>
	<934FF55E5F834275AF02035B4AEA8A04@Edscomputer>
Message-ID: <4AF1F5E4.2010603@chello.nl>

Could be as well. I suppose it is one of those thing nobody knows for 
certain. It certainly showed on Morris, Wolseley, MG and some others.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


Ed Woods schreef:
> I always thought it stood for Morris-Woolsley-Mg
>
> Ed Woods
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>
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov  4 15:07:25 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 22:07:25 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] 55 hundred was on ebay
Message-ID: <BAY112-W11B29D31BF23B4CEC723D8B8B10@phx.gbl>

Pics are still up though the auction is over.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260494121478&_trksid=p27
59.l1259





Are those clear reflectors on the back?  ( It's hard to tell on this monitor!
They might be orange? ) )



And, so that is what a BN1 RHD shifter looks like!!  Not much like the BN2 one
is it?



Robert D.

From michael at mcassociatesinc.com  Wed Nov  4 15:33:44 2009
From: michael at mcassociatesinc.com (Michael Couch)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 17:33:44 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
Message-ID: <C17E281AAA59445D9F15D901C0DB645C@MCOUCHOFFICE>

I had to replace a clutch in an early Audi Quattro because a mouse had built
a nest inside the bell housing.  The only access we could find was through
an inspection hole that was 3/8" square.  Very expensive

 

Mike Couch

Pittsburgh

BN2

AN2

AN7

From dwflagg at juno.com  Wed Nov  4 15:34:49 2009
From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 17:34:49 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Trim Kit (non-Healey)
Message-ID: <20091104.143454.5937.904@mailpop05.dca.untd.com>

A friend is interested in purchasing a cockpit trim kit for his Mercedes
on eBay, item #270473673569, from newanystyle (id). Has anyone had
experience with them or know someone who has. You can't always go on
feedback, so he is looking for some first hand info. TIA.

Doug
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From rbender1 at berkshire.rr.com  Wed Nov  4 15:38:38 2009
From: rbender1 at berkshire.rr.com (Robert Bender)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 17:38:38 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Does your car need a ride East??
Message-ID: <046DAD3A6B0942D282DB9CCE697626AD@benders>

Have an empty car trailer going from Tucson Arizona on the 23rd of November
to Charleston SC if you have a need to get something back east.  I'm a 61
year young man, very active in the Austin Healey Club of America for thirty
years and have been hauling cars somewhere for that length of time.  Hauling
with a nearly new Dodge dually and a good open trailer.  Price would be
negotiable, between $400-$600 depending on weight, etc.  If interested call
928-284-2186 or 413-695-1764 (cell) or e-mail    austin3000 at verizon.net

From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Wed Nov  4 15:47:51 2009
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:47:51 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] MOWOG
In-Reply-To: <934FF55E5F834275AF02035B4AEA8A04@Edscomputer>
References: <4AF1559C.50406@illawarra.hotkey.net.au>
	<4AF19F70.4060906@chello.nl>
	<934FF55E5F834275AF02035B4AEA8A04@Edscomputer>
Message-ID: <7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA0390E94D9D@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>

G'day

Yes you are right Ed.

It reminds me of an amusing story of when the first Ford 260ci V8 arrived at
AC to be fitted to the first AC Cobra.

It arrived in a wooden crate with FoMoCo printed all over the box. The AC
workers couldn't work out what FoMoCo meant and assumed that the engines were
built in Japan or China.

How interesting would it have been if the BMC grand poobahs at the time hadn't
knocked back Shelby for an Austin-Healey to play with?

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 Ed Woods
Sent: Thursday, 5 November 2009 8:32 AM
To: Oudesluys; Joe and Lenore Armour
Cc: Healeys
Subject: [Healeys] MOWOG

I always thought it stood for Morris-Woolsley-Mg

Ed Woods
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov  4 16:20:26 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 23:20:26 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] MOWOG
In-Reply-To: <4AF1F5E4.2010603@chello.nl>
References: <4AF1559C.50406@illawarra.hotkey.net.au>
	<4AF19F70.4060906@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W1063C2CC449AC62D20B893B8B10@phx.gbl>

Well there's lots of discussion on the internet ...



http://www.mgb-stuff.org.uk/mowog.htm



I like these, personally ...



Some say 'MoWoG' is the name of a god that has to be appeased with many
offerings of fluids and expensive new parts, otherwise 'he' (or more probably
'she') will cause breakdowns at most inopportune moments.


Others say it was a joke by a foreman in the casting shop many years ago,
knowing that it would plague owners for years to come.





> Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 22:45:08 +0100
>
> Could be as well. I suppose it is one of those thing nobody knows for
> certain. It certainly showed on Morris, Wolseley, MG and some others.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
>
> Ed Woods schreef:
> > I always thought it stood for Morris-Woolsley-Mg
> >
> > Ed Woods

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Wed Nov  4 16:20:20 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:20:20 EST
Subject: [Healeys] 55 hundred was on ebay
Message-ID: <bd5.51c31f66.38236634@aol.com>

I always thought that the transmission on a BN1 was the same regardless of  
whether the car was RHD or LHD.  Am I wrong?
 
Best--Michael Oritt
-----------------------------------------------
 
In a message dated 11/4/2009 6:09:56 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
robertduquette at sympatico.ca writes:

And, so  that is what a BN1 RHD shifter looks like!!  Not much like the BN2 
 one

From 63ahbj7 at comcast.net  Wed Nov  4 16:22:58 2009
From: 63ahbj7 at comcast.net (63ahbj7)
Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:22:58 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] 55 hundred was on ebay
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W11B29D31BF23B4CEC723D8B8B10@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-W11B29D31BF23B4CEC723D8B8B10@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4AF20CD2.7080901@comcast.net>

Did any of you check out his eBay Store ??  VERY interesting
ride at bottom of the page<G> !!!

Rover 10HP Weymann Fabric Bodied 'Riviera' Saloon


<<Pics are still up though the auction is over.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260494121478&_trksid=p27
59.l1259 >>

Tinyurl for above which DOES work:  http://tinyurl.com/ybluazp

Ed

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov  4 16:23:07 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 23:23:07 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] 55 hundred was on ebay
In-Reply-To: <bd5.51c31f66.38236634@aol.com>
References: <bd5.51c31f66.38236634@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W401B1C0BB940A233A945E1B8B10@phx.gbl>

I believe that it is only the shift lever that is different.  Someone will
correct me.



From: Awgertoo at aol.com



I always thought that the transmission on a BN1 was the same regardless of
whether the car was RHD or LHD.  Am I wrong?

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

In a message dated 11/4/2009 6:09:56 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
robertduquette at sympatico.ca writes:
And, so that is what a BN1 RHD shifter looks like!!  Not much like the BN2
one

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov  4 16:25:14 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 23:25:14 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] 55 hundred was on ebay
In-Reply-To: <6D8E7909-66C1-46EA-86C4-6DB164CD38F3@gmail.com>
References: <BAY112-W11B29D31BF23B4CEC723D8B8B10@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W2987896D1C8C63A9E75671B8B10@phx.gbl>

No, I'm pretty sure the one I have is the best.  ;)



> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 55 hundred was on ebay
>
> BN1 & BN2 are very different tunnels and shifters. As well as
> transmissions.
>
> BN2 is much better. Got both.
>
> Randy
>
> Randy Hicks
> '56 100M
> '55 BN1 Dealer LeMans
> '62 BN7 MkII
> '65 BJ8
> '53 MGTD
> Healey100M at gmail.com
>
>
> On Nov 4, 2009, at 5:07 PM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> > And, so that is what a BN1 RHD shifter looks like!! Not much like
> > the BN2 one is it?

From glemon at neb.rr.com  Wed Nov  4 16:55:15 2009
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 17:55:15 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Engine rebuild
In-Reply-To: <d2a.5b5f3615.38234997@aol.com>
References: <d2a.5b5f3615.38234997@aol.com>
Message-ID: <F028C506061E4D30A9C311DC50C08B99@GregPC>

Tedeuz, looks like you have the rear seal kit and the flew replacement oil 
line at the pump, two good mods, looks as though the block has been decked 
to insure a good seal for the head gasket, looks like a higher compression 
piston, good as well, has the head been checked for cracks?  it often 
cracks.

Did you think about lightening the flywheel the motor was used in a truck a 
the flywheel is a real boat anchor at 40 plus pounds, I had my local machine 
shop take quite a bit off, maybe 12 pounds or so, didn't cost much.

Looks good, looks like you are doing the right things good luck,

Greg Lemon


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Awgertoo at aol.com>
To: <tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 3:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100 Engine rebuild


> Tadeuz--
>
> I don't see anything that is NOT "correct" but sure see a lot of nice
> looking stuff!  The engine looks great.
>
> I have some questions:
>
> 1.  What are you using for a front damper?
> 2.  What are you using for a flex line between the oil pump pick up  and
> the block?
> 3.  What are you usiing for an oil pump --source?
> 4.   Do you have any thoughts on proper clearance specs in  the oil pump?
> 5.   Nice pistons--whose are those and do you have any guess on
> compression ratio?
>
> Best--Michael Oritt
> ------------------------------------------------------
> In a message dated 11/4/2009 2:55:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl writes:
>
> I am  looking for any comments what's not correct..
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From grday at btinternet.com  Wed Nov  4 17:08:51 2009
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:08:51 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] [SPAM] Re:  MOWOG
References: <4AF1559C.50406@illawarra.hotkey.net.au><4AF19F70.4060906@chello.nl><934FF55E5F834275AF02035B4AEA8A04@Edscomputer>
	<4AF1F5E4.2010603@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <77A3CFF5EE784902A3364C5962B891A2@user8634b3d69b>

MOrris   WOlesley   Garages.

It has been that for the past 60odd years




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Oudesluys" <coudesluijs at chello.nl>
To: "Ed Woods" <fogbro1 at comcast.net>
Cc: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 9:45 PM
Subject: [SPAM] Re: [Healeys] MOWOG


> Could be as well. I suppose it is one of those thing nobody knows for 
> certain. It certainly showed on Morris, Wolseley, MG and some others.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
>
> Ed Woods schreef:
>> I always thought it stood for Morris-Woolsley-Mg
>>
>> Ed Woods
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>>
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From glemon at neb.rr.com  Wed Nov  4 17:27:18 2009
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:27:18 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Engine rebuild
In-Reply-To: <d2a.5b5f3615.38234997@aol.com>
References: <d2a.5b5f3615.38234997@aol.com>
Message-ID: <3C61F8ACC4D44E1A82C41EE53F111A0D@GregPC>

Meant to mention and forgot, the oil pump strainer, these things often get 
mushed when the pan get mushed, looks like yours has been repaired, I would 
shake and pick at the strainer to make sure none of the welds or whatever 
method was used to repair is not likely to come off and score your pump and 
or bearings.

If you decide you need it you can get new ones, not cheap for what they are, 
some don't fit very well or at all, interfereing with the pan, got one like 
that from MOSS USA a few years back don't know if they have remedied the 
matter, got a good one from the Nocks.  Know you will likely wource partd 
from Europe, If you decide to go new make sure the supplier gets you a good 
one, my bad one had the bottom flange where screen meets metal turned down 
and interfearing with the pan, instead of turned up towards the block.

Greg Lemon

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Wed Nov  4 17:27:50 2009
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:27:50 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Engine rebuild
In-Reply-To: <d2a.5b5f3615.38234997@aol.com>
Message-ID: <2C3877C2458A40BDBFE85E2D863D055C@tm>

Hello there,

 

Yes, I did invest few pounds into Denis Welch enterprises - I hope they
spend it well. :-)

 

To follow your questions:

1.	I was not actually planning to use any front damper - is there such
a need? I understood it's only necessary on the 3000..
2.	The oil flex line is from DW
3.	The oil pump is new from DW as well
4.	Since it's new, I hope it's proper.. Might it not be??
5.	The pistons are Omega pistons from DW. They sit 0.25mm (+-0.05mm)
below deck. If my calculations are correct, I should be at 1:8.89
compression ratio. 
6.	The head is a DW fast road head with their studs, nuts, washers and
head gasket. (I do wonder why the gasket is 10% of the head price..)
7.	The cam is a DWR1 cam

 

Machine work done:

- block line boring

- cylinder boring

- head decked

- connecting rods bored and checked for being straight

- connecting rods balanced

- crankshaft, flywheel, clutch balanced

 

 

I did think about lightening the flywheel, but I was a bit afraid to do so..
I know it's incredibly heavy, but then the engine is a long stroke with
crank supported only on 3 bearings - my machinist was slightly skeptical
about it..

I can't really go back now, as the whole crank & flywheel & clutch are
balanced.

 

 

  _____  

From: Awgertoo at aol.com [mailto:Awgertoo at aol.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 10:18 PM
To: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100 Engine rebuild

 

Tadeuz--

 

I don't see anything that is NOT "correct" but sure see a lot of nice
looking stuff!  The engine looks great.

 

I have some questions:  

 

1.  What are you using for a front damper?

2.  What are you using for a flex line between the oil pump pick up and the
block?

3.  What are you usiing for an oil pump --source?

4.   Do you have any thoughts on proper clearance specs in the oil pump?

5.   Nice pistons--whose are those and do you have any guess on compression
ratio? 

 

Best--Michael Oritt

------------------------------------------------------   

In a message dated 11/4/2009 2:55:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl writes:

I am looking for any comments what's not correct..

From edriver at sasktel.net  Wed Nov  4 18:07:42 2009
From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver)
Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:07:42 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] 55 hundred was on ebay
In-Reply-To: <bd5.51c31f66.38236634@aol.com>
References: <bd5.51c31f66.38236634@aol.com>
Message-ID: <4AF2255E.9020900@sasktel.net>

Hi Michael

You are correct.  The only thing for most the shift pattern for North 
Americans is a bit
screwy ;-)

Regards
Ed
Saskatoon

Awgertoo at aol.com wrote:
> I always thought that the transmission on a BN1 was the same regardless of  
> whether the car was RHD or LHD.  Am I wrong?
>  
> Best--Michael Oritt
> -----------------------------------------------
>  
> In a message dated 11/4/2009 6:09:56 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
> robertduquette at sympatico.ca writes:
>
> And, so  that is what a BN1 RHD shifter looks like!!  Not much like the BN2 
>  one
> _

From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Wed Nov  4 18:22:41 2009
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 17:22:41 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Engine rebuild
In-Reply-To: <F028C506061E4D30A9C311DC50C08B99@GregPC>
References: <d2a.5b5f3615.38234997@aol.com>
	<F028C506061E4D30A9C311DC50C08B99@GregPC>
Message-ID: <751d05480911041722g17bdb050u2aa5f274b16edb18@mail.gmail.com>

Tadek,

The best bet for your BN2 is to use a BJ8 Flywheel which is much lighter
than stock, plus no messing around with lightening.  Doing this will also
allow you to use the better diaphragm clutch from the same.

I would do this with my BN1 but the three speed bell housing will foul on
the BJ8 setup.

Cheers,

Curt

On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 3:55 PM, Greg Lemon <glemon at neb.rr.com> wrote:

> Tedeuz, looks like you have the rear seal kit and the flew replacement oil
> line at the pump, two good mods, looks as though the block has been decked
> to insure a good seal for the head gasket, looks like a higher compression
> piston, good as well, has the head been checked for cracks?  it often
> cracks.
>
> Did you think about lightening the flywheel the motor was used in a truck a
> the flywheel is a real boat anchor at 40 plus pounds, I had my local machine
> shop take quite a bit off, maybe 12 pounds or so, didn't cost much.
>
> Looks good, looks like you are doing the right things good luck,
>
> Greg Lemon
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: <Awgertoo at aol.com>
> To: <tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 3:18 PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100 Engine rebuild
>
>
>  Tadeuz--
>>
>> I don't see anything that is NOT "correct" but sure see a lot of nice
>> looking stuff!  The engine looks great.
>>
>> I have some questions:
>>
>> 1.  What are you using for a front damper?
>> 2.  What are you using for a flex line between the oil pump pick up  and
>> the block?
>> 3.  What are you usiing for an oil pump --source?
>> 4.   Do you have any thoughts on proper clearance specs in  the oil pump?
>> 5.   Nice pistons--whose are those and do you have any guess on
>> compression ratio?
>>
>> Best--Michael Oritt
>> ------------------------------------------------------
>> In a message dated 11/4/2009 2:55:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
>> tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl writes:
>>
>> I am  looking for any comments what's not correct..
>> _______________________________________________
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Wed Nov  4 18:33:41 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 20:33:41 EST
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Engine rebuild
Message-ID: <c34.646fe50b.38238575@aol.com>

I did what Curt suggests to my BN1 with the Smitty's bellhousing.  The  BJ8 
clutch is light and has geat action.
 
Best--Michael Oritt
-----------------------------------------------------------
In a message dated 11/4/2009 8:23:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
cnaarndt at gmail.com writes:

The best  bet for your BN2 is to use a BJ8 Flywheel which is much lighter 
than stock,  plus no messing around with lightening.  Doing this will also 
allow you  to use the better diaphragm clutch from the same.

I would do this with  my BN1 but the three speed bell housing will foul on 
the BJ8  setup.

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed Nov  4 18:54:13 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:54:13 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Engine rebuild
In-Reply-To: <2C3877C2458A40BDBFE85E2D863D055C@tm>
References: <d2a.5b5f3615.38234997@aol.com>
	<2C3877C2458A40BDBFE85E2D863D055C@tm>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911041754i5f602abfvf337169271247d90@mail.gmail.com>

Tadek -

Awesome, nicely done.  Can't wait to see the H6 carbs on that motor :).  It
would be interesting to see what sort of power you will get out of that
car.  At 2.6 liters, with a little bit of intelligence getting it up to 150
hp seems possible.

I was going to go that route with my BN1 but when I decided I wanted to keep
it original with the three speed, I realized that uprating the motor on my
car would be a waste of time.

With your BN2 and the four speed box, this should be great.  I know you've
balanced the crank and flywheel, but I still think shaving about 7-10 kilos
off the flywheel is probably a good idea.  Your BN2 is quite light so it
doesn't need all that weight.  For my A90, however, it's different story!

One small note - be sure to clean the overpaint off the surfaces where
gaskets will mate to the block.  If not, the gaskets, no matter how they are
treated, will likely leak over time.

Been driving my Jag Mk IX for the last few months.  Lovely car, fast &
THIRSTY!

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8

From sales at justbrits.com  Wed Nov  4 18:56:12 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:56:12 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working
Message-ID: <4AF230BC.5010801@justbrits.com>

<sigh>  This is just UNREAL (car related but non LBC):

Clunker program:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091104/
ap_on_bi_ge/us_cash_for_clunkers

or

*http://tinyurl.com/yljgbgw

Ed
*

From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Wed Nov  4 20:03:02 2009
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:03:02 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] [Fwd: Re: Help Needed]
In-Reply-To: <ce5.5da97056.3823272b@aol.com>
References: <ce5.5da97056.3823272b@aol.com>
Message-ID: <7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA0390E94DA7@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>

G'day

It's from the days of badge engineering. BMC built one car and depending on
what badge or grille it could have been a Morris Elite, Wolseley 1500, Austin
Lancer or Riley 1500. All had differing levels of trim, but same mechanicals.

My memory tells me they had the same floor pan as the Morris Minor and
therefore the same rear end.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Somewhere in Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Awgertoo at aol.com
Sent: Thursday, 5 November 2009 5:51 AM
To: jodyfkerr at gmail.com; coudesluijs at chello.nl
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] [Fwd: Re: Help Needed]

The rear axle housing on my Elva Courier is described as a "Riley" rear
axle.  It has the same dimensions as that of a Morris Minor,  is about 3-4
inches narrower than that of a Spridget and of  course the third member is
that
out of a Sprite/Metro, Austin A 35, etc.  etc.

I think the English auto industry invented the acronym.

Best--Michael Oritt
---------------------------------------------
  In a message dated 11/4/2009 1:37:04 P.M. Eastern Standard  Time,
jodyfkerr at gmail.com writes:

That's  the part that really strikes me as odd about
the whole thing. I'd start  looking at the more offbeat cars like
Riley's or  Metropolitans.
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov  4 20:17:02 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 03:17:02 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] 55 hundred was on ebay
In-Reply-To: <4AF2255E.9020900@sasktel.net>
References: <bd5.51c31f66.38236634@aol.com>
  <4AF2255E.9020900@sasktel.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W403018C1907A5448FE9257B8B00@phx.gbl>

Isn't it a bit screwy for all?

> Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 19:07:42 -0600
>
> Hi Michael
>
> You are correct. The only thing for most the shift pattern for North
> Americans is a bit
> screwy ;-)
>
> Regards
> Ed
> Saskatoon
>
> Awgertoo at aol.com wrote:
> > I always thought that the transmission on a BN1 was the same regardless of
> > whether the car was RHD or LHD. Am I wrong?
> >
> > Best--Michael Oritt
> > -----------------------------------------------
> >
> > In a message dated 11/4/2009 6:09:56 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> > robertduquette at sympatico.ca writes:
> >
> > And, so that is what a BN1 RHD shifter looks like!! Not much like the BN2
> > one

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed Nov  4 20:35:52 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:35:52 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working
In-Reply-To: <4AF230BC.5010801@justbrits.com>
References: <4AF230BC.5010801@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911041935n1a6fead1p1158d7d1b2a340b4@mail.gmail.com>

I never understood why you would take taxes from hardworking Americans and
then give it to a small handful of other Amercans to go and buy a new car?
It was the most retarded government program I have heard of yet.  By the
way, the real purpose of the program had nothing to do with the
environment.

The purpose of the program was to artificially boost US GDP in 2Q, which
then those figures were published a week ago, conveniently a week before the
interim elections in NY, VA and NJ to help sway opinions that the "stimulus"
package was working and theoretically boosted GDP in 2Q to a fantasy 3.5%
growth rate, in theory showing that the Democrats were really making things
better.  Most of Wall street had connected the dots already and discounted
the 2Q 3.5% GDP growth rate and tied it directly to the cash for clunkers,
not the Stimulus.

I guess the strategy didn't work very well, but I'm just furious that these
jerks on the Hill think it's ok  to use our tax money to try to sway
elections and buy votes, oh but I guess I should know better...

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 9:56 AM, Sales at " Just Brits " <sales at justbrits.com
> wrote:

> <sigh>  This is just UNREAL (car related but non LBC):
>
> Clunker program:
> http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091104/
> ap_on_bi_ge/us_cash_for_clunkers
>
> or
>
> *http://tinyurl.com/yljgbgw
>
> Ed

From glemon at neb.rr.com  Wed Nov  4 21:32:37 2009
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 22:32:37 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] 55 hundred was on ebay
In-Reply-To: <4AF2255E.9020900@sasktel.net>
References: <bd5.51c31f66.38236634@aol.com>
  <4AF2255E.9020900@sasktel.net>
Message-ID: <997B12CFDFEC4BA594EC3F6746B15644@GregPC>

 "You are correct.  The only thing for most the shift pattern for North
 Americans is a bit screwy ;-)

 Regards
 Ed
 Saskatoon"

You are right, but I have to say I am certainly not the most dextorous guy 
in the world and the reverse pattern three speed on the BN1 box never really 
caused me any problems, it is admittedly an archaic gearbox with weak 
synchros and probably not overly strong period, but I always felt it was 
part of the unique charm of the car, and worked pretty well with the O/D and 
broad torque band of the motor.  I did shop around until I found a good used 
stock shift ball which had not been worn so much that you couldn't paint the 
shift pattern back on it.

I even drove a 5 speed modern car as my daily driver and switched back and 
forth no problems.  As was mentioned a short time ago on the list the RHD 
version has the same box, but does have a funky shift lever to accomodate 
the severe left hand mount of the remote mechanism on the BN1 box.

Greg Lemon

From 55healey at comcast.net  Wed Nov  4 22:10:47 2009
From: 55healey at comcast.net (robert westcott)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 21:10:47 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Engine rebuild
In-Reply-To: <3C61F8ACC4D44E1A82C41EE53F111A0D@GregPC>
References: <d2a.5b5f3615.38234997@aol.com>
	<3C61F8ACC4D44E1A82C41EE53F111A0D@GregPC>
Message-ID: <9E88AD8E-BDB6-47E9-8B5D-5BDEEF580191@comcast.net>

My new strainer was almost an inch too deep with the new aluminum pan  
(It is thicker than the steel). I took the strainer apart and cut 3/4"  
off the bottom of the screen and spot welded it back together, I also  
needed to shorten the supply tube so the pan could fit without  
crushing the strainer.  If you need pics send me a note.  My old one  
was in shreds.

Rob

On Nov 4, 2009, at 4:27 PM, Greg Lemon wrote:

> Meant to mention and forgot, the oil pump strainer, these things  
> often get mushed when the pan get mushed, looks like yours has been  
> repaired, I would shake and pick at the strainer to make sure none  
> of the welds or whatever method was used to repair is not likely to  
> come off and score your pump and or bearings.
>
> If you decide you need it you can get new ones, not cheap for what  
> they are, some don't fit very well or at all, interfereing with the  
> pan, got one like that from MOSS USA a few years back don't know if  
> they have remedied the matter, got a good one from the Nocks.  Know  
> you will likely wource partd from Europe, If you decide to go new  
> make sure the supplier gets you a good one, my bad one had the  
> bottom flange where screen meets metal turned down and interfearing  
> with the pan, instead of turned up towards the block.

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Wed Nov  4 22:18:42 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:18:42 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 55 hundred was on ebay
References: <bd5.51c31f66.38236634@aol.com>
Message-ID: <67015620E8AF490CA26C692BE11BA1B8@LIFEBOOK>

The gearbox and o/d on a BN1 is the same for right or left hand drive 
applications. Only the gear lever is different. The RH drive lever is about 
3" longer and cants over to the right more.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Awgertoo at aol.com>
To: <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 6:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 55 hundred was on ebay


>I always thought that the transmission on a BN1 was the same regardless of
> whether the car was RHD or LHD.  Am I wrong?
>
> Best--Michael Oritt
> -----------------------------------------------
>
> In a message dated 11/4/2009 6:09:56 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> robertduquette at sympatico.ca writes:
>
> And, so  that is what a BN1 RHD shifter looks like!!  Not much like the 
> BN2
> one
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From healeyray at yahoo.com  Wed Nov  4 22:18:58 2009
From: healeyray at yahoo.com (Ray Juncal)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 21:18:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] What thread??
Message-ID: <472631.84356.qm@web111409.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Hey guys, you know those little shallow angle flat head screws that hold the
corner brackets of a 100 windshield frame?  What thread are they?  I want to
chase the thread in the bracket and the screws are too short to get a read on
a thread gauge.  I think they may be "BA #4" 38.5 tpi .  The 38 tpi gauge
looks close and the "D" is .137".
Thanks
Ray Juncal

From robertlarson at att.net  Wed Nov  4 23:12:15 2009
From: robertlarson at att.net (Bob)
Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:12:15 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 55 hundred was on ebay
In-Reply-To: <997B12CFDFEC4BA594EC3F6746B15644@GregPC>
References: <bd5.51c31f66.38236634@aol.com> <4AF2255E.9020900@sasktel.net>
	<997B12CFDFEC4BA594EC3F6746B15644@GregPC>
Message-ID: <4AF26CBF.5040904@att.net>

For fun try jumping between some of the old and new Brit motorcycles, 
right or left foot shift and is 1st gear up or down? 

To this day and on my '06 Triumph I still, especially  in an unexpected 
situation, have gotten it wrong  and try to down shift with the right 
foot  and have locked the rear wheel brake.   I originally learned ( 
1947 Ariel )  and  for many years  rode right foot shifters  and my 
learned response is wrong!  

Bob

55BN1
60 Matchless
65 Royal Enfield
79 Triumph
06 Triumph

Greg Lemon wrote:
>
> I even drove a 5 speed modern car as my daily driver and switched back 
> and forth no problems.  As was mentioned a short time ago on the list 
> the RHD version has the same box, but does have a funky shift lever to 
> accomodate the severe left hand mount of the remote mechanism on the 
> BN1 box.
>
> Greg Lemon
> _______________________________________________

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Thu Nov  5 00:30:45 2009
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:30:45 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Engine rebuild
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0911041754i5f602abfvf337169271247d90@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AA4ABDBD636A45C9905A5BF48B4D87D9@tm>

Alan,

 

I would probably more expect a region of 130hp, but we will see.. I just
hope I have not messed up the torque, as I love it on the Healey.

 

The H6 carbs are definitely missing :-) They should be here in early
December - many thanks Alan, I hope you see they will be at good use..

 

I was thinking of lightening the flywheel, but I had no precise indications
where to machine it.

 

The idea of using a BJ8 flywheel is an interesting one - does anyone have a
spare one in US?..

 

Many thanks for all kind words - I will have some more pictures when the
head and rest comes on.

 

Best, Tadek

 

  _____  

From: Alan Seigrist [mailto:healey.nut at gmail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 2:54 AM
To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz
Cc: Awgertoo at aol.com; healeys at autox.team.net; glemon at neb.rr.com
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100 Engine rebuild

 

Tadek -

Awesome, nicely done.  Can't wait to see the H6 carbs on that motor :).  It
would be interesting to see what sort of power you will get out of that car.
At 2.6 liters, with a little bit of intelligence getting it up to 150 hp
seems possible.

I was going to go that route with my BN1 but when I decided I wanted to keep
it original with the three speed, I realized that uprating the motor on my
car would be a waste of time.  

With your BN2 and the four speed box, this should be great.  I know you've
balanced the crank and flywheel, but I still think shaving about 7-10 kilos
off the flywheel is probably a good idea.  Your BN2 is quite light so it
doesn't need all that weight.  For my A90, however, it's different story!

One small note - be sure to clean the overpaint off the surfaces where
gaskets will mate to the block.  If not, the gaskets, no matter how they are
treated, will likely leak over time.  

Been driving my Jag Mk IX for the last few months.  Lovely car, fast &
THIRSTY!

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Thu Nov  5 00:34:06 2009
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:34:06 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Wheel lightening on 100
Message-ID: <44AC79AC389B42B3A01C8B1170FA5C54@tm>

I just thought to start a new thread here - what are the positive and
negative effects of lightening the flywheel on a BN2?

 

Positive:

-          reves up quicker

-          lighter car

 

 

Negative:

-          more strain on the 3 loong stroke bearing engine

-          torque can be messed up?

 

Anyone could comment here??

 

 

Best, tadek

From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Thu Nov  5 01:36:37 2009
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 08:36:37 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Engine rebuild
In-Reply-To: <7D0AE551CAB64C7EAFA02E7BE6D56184@tm>
References: <7D0AE551CAB64C7EAFA02E7BE6D56184@tm>
Message-ID: <OdZLfdFV6o8KFwyT@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Tadek

Just one comment. Did you check that the sump gasket had holes in it 
where these should line up with those in the block.

In particular the one just outboard of the oil strainer return pipe. 
There were in the past gaskets around without this hole and this might 
cause the oil pressure relief valve not open correctly. A higher than 
comfortable oil pressure can then happen with possible damage to the oil 
pump. I have seen one example of excessive oil pressure lead to a 
sheared oil pump drive.

Regards

>
>
>I am rebuilding my 100 engine, and thought I would share some pictures with
>you  - I am looking for any comments what's not correct..
>

-- 
John Harper

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Nov  5 02:03:01 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 17:03:01 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Wheel lightening on 100
In-Reply-To: <44AC79AC389B42B3A01C8B1170FA5C54@tm>
References: <44AC79AC389B42B3A01C8B1170FA5C54@tm>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911050103r1c9055b5h8794d3a9135671cb@mail.gmail.com>

Tadek -

At 45 lbs, there is no downside to lightening the flywheel.

You need that mass if you a driving a truck or lorry, but for the little
half aluminum 100, there is no need for all that mass.  It won't affect your
torque hardly at all, and your revs will be much punchier.

In addition you'll have less rotating mass which will make your car more
stable and handle much better through the turns and panic stops.  There is
almost no downside.  If you are putting a DW head on your 100, you should
put a lighter flywheel.  I like the idea of the BJ8 clutch too... good
idea.  Wish I could put it on my BN1.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Thu Nov  5 02:34:11 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:34:11 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working
In-Reply-To: <4AF230BC.5010801@justbrits.com>
References: <4AF230BC.5010801@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <4AF29C13.6050504@chello.nl>

It is just what could have been expected. I am sure it is more or less 
the same story in EU. It is just the financial gain, not the 
environment, that people are interrested in. What does help is to raise 
the price of fuel substantially and/or attack the manufacturers with 
proper legislation setting adequate milage figures and adapt those 
regularly. Both have had some effect over here, but it could have been 
better.

Normal cars doing around 45mls/US gallon (petrol) on average are fairly 
common, (Ctroen C1, Toyota Aygo/Yaris, Peugeot 107, Honda Civic, Renault 
Megane,). Diesel powered cars can do around 70mls/USgallon on average 
and some can reach 90mls/US gallon, (VW Lupo, Audi A2, Peugeot 307, 
Renault Clio).
These are real figures supplied by consumers, not the industry.These 
figures are from cars from 2 up to 10 years old.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL



Sales at " Just Brits " schreef:
> <sigh>  This is just UNREAL (car related but non LBC):
>
> Clunker program:
> http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091104/
> ap_on_bi_ge/us_cash_for_clunkers
>
> or
>
> *http://tinyurl.com/yljgbgw
>
> Ed
> *
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Thu Nov  5 02:38:56 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:38:56 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0911041935n1a6fead1p1158d7d1b2a340b4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4AF230BC.5010801@justbrits.com>
	<ff59076c0911041935n1a6fead1p1158d7d1b2a340b4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4AF29D30.8010901@chello.nl>

Alan,
What else would you expect from politicians, ANY politicians.
The most unreliable sort of our species.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

Alan Seigrist schreef:
> I never understood why you would take taxes from hardworking Americans and
> then give it to a small handful of other Amercans to go and buy a new car?
> It was the most retarded government program I have heard of yet.  By the
> way, the real purpose of the program had nothing to do with the
> environment.
>
> The purpose of the program was to artificially boost US GDP in 2Q, which
> then those figures were published a week ago, conveniently a week before the
> interim elections in NY, VA and NJ to help sway opinions that the "stimulus"
> package was working and theoretically boosted GDP in 2Q to a fantasy 3.5%
> growth rate, in theory showing that the Democrats were really making things
> better.  Most of Wall street had connected the dots already and discounted
> the 2Q 3.5% GDP growth rate and tied it directly to the cash for clunkers,
> not the Stimulus.
>
> I guess the strategy didn't work very well, but I'm just furious that these
> jerks on the Hill think it's ok  to use our tax money to try to sway
> elections and buy votes, oh but I guess I should know better...
>
> Alan

From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Thu Nov  5 04:04:49 2009
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 22:04:49 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Answers
In-Reply-To: <471534970911040717h502195b9u6bfc5298b107cdff@mail.gmail.com>
References: <mailman.20445.1257307416.3240.healeys@autox.team.net><4AF173AA.1080008@comcast.net><!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAKiNhN3Os8FHqW69V0RD007CgAAAEAAAAA3lMFq8alpGsMTgXPACZL0BAAAAAA==@aon.at>
	<471534970911040717h502195b9u6bfc5298b107cdff@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <FE2752B956004383920442F7B7D020A9@PatrickQuinnPC>

G'day Jody

With your connection with Australia you would know it's not the flying
kangaroos that you have to worry about, but be very careful of the bears as
they drop from the trees.

Many people have resorted to wearing head protection, especially when
walking under magpie nests. It's when the koalas jump on the backs of
magpies and swoop at passersby, that really is a worry.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
The large island west of New Zealand.

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Jody Kerr
Sent: Thursday, 5 November 2009 2:17 AM
To: Reinhart Rosner (aon)
Cc: Kent McLean; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Answers

"Agatha and I are so much interested in Australia. It must be so
pretty will all the dear little kangaroos flying about. Agatha has
found it on the map. What a curious shape it is! Just like a large
packing case."

--every time I hear a silly conversation about Australia that pops into my
head.

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."
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From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Thu Nov  5 04:12:44 2009
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 22:12:44 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Car Storage
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP821E6AD1952BC3B0E57338FDB10@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-W2EA3A3BCC1F8C3E3A3F4EB8B10@phx.gbl>
	<BLU0-SMTP821E6AD1952BC3B0E57338FDB10@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <70E78711290D459198AE37201F7973DB@PatrickQuinnPC>

G'day

A few years back we had a mouse plague in certain parts of Australia.

Have a look at:

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/447420/worlds_worst_mouse_plague/

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Living on a South Pacific jewel.

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Thu Nov  5 06:09:13 2009
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:09:13 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0911041935n1a6fead1p1158d7d1b2a340b4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4AF230BC.5010801@justbrits.com>
	<ff59076c0911041935n1a6fead1p1158d7d1b2a340b4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001601ca5e19$2c77ea10$8567be30$@net>

And, on the news last night -- Fox and CNN it was reported that the 650,000
jobs "created" includes people already working who got raises so that number
is greatly inflated. What is the old saw about statistics don't lie but
statisticians do -- or something like that.

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 Alan Seigrist
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 10:36 PM
To: sales at justbrits.com
Cc: 4 - Spridgets; 4 - Jensen-Cars; 4 - Healeys; 4 - MG List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working

I never understood why you would take taxes from hardworking Americans and
then give it to a small handful of other Amercans to go and buy a new car?
It was the most retarded government program I have heard of yet.  By the
way, the real purpose of the program had nothing to do with the
environment.

The purpose of the program was to artificially boost US GDP in 2Q, which
then those figures were published a week ago, conveniently a week before the
interim elections in NY, VA and NJ to help sway opinions that the "stimulus"
package was working and theoretically boosted GDP in 2Q to a fantasy 3.5%
growth rate, in theory showing that the Democrats were really making things
better.  Most of Wall street had connected the dots already and discounted
the 2Q 3.5% GDP growth rate and tied it directly to the cash for clunkers,
not the Stimulus.

I guess the strategy didn't work very well, but I'm just furious that these
jerks on the Hill think it's ok  to use our tax money to try to sway
elections and buy votes, oh but I guess I should know better...

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 9:56 AM, Sales at " Just Brits " <sales at justbrits.com
> wrote:

> <sigh>  This is just UNREAL (car related but non LBC):
>
> Clunker program:
> http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091104/
> ap_on_bi_ge/us_cash_for_clunkers
>
> or
>
> *http://tinyurl.com/yljgbgw
>
> Ed
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From robertlarson at att.net  Thu Nov  5 07:21:18 2009
From: robertlarson at att.net (Bob)
Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:21:18 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working
In-Reply-To: <001601ca5e19$2c77ea10$8567be30$@net>
References: <4AF230BC.5010801@justbrits.com>
	<ff59076c0911041935n1a6fead1p1158d7d1b2a340b4@mail.gmail.com>
	<001601ca5e19$2c77ea10$8567be30$@net>
Message-ID: <4AF2DF5E.90504@att.net>

Wasn't the quote, " Statistics don't lie but politicians always do.".

Bob

Also in corruption capital,   NJ

John Sims wrote:
> And, on the news last night -- Fox and CNN it was reported that the 650,000
> jobs "created" includes people already working who got raises so that number
> is greatly inflated. What is the old saw about statistics don't lie but
> statisticians do -- or something like that.
>
> John Sims, BN6
> Aberdeen, NJ

From michael at mcassociatesinc.com  Thu Nov  5 07:39:38 2009
From: michael at mcassociatesinc.com (Michael Couch)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:39:38 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BN1 Carpet Set
Message-ID: <8E3BD6FF9ACE4022AAD23ED6837DF6E2@MCOUCHOFFICE>

Need help on a bonehead move . . . .  Just found out that I ordered the
wrong BN2 red carpet kit last year during a Moss sale.  I ordered the BN1
set by mistake and they won't take the return a year later.  

 

I thought I'd offer it to anyone on the list who might need it before I go
the eBay route.  Call or email if you're interested. Big discount.
412-952-9036, Michael at mcassociatesinc.com

 

Don't tell my wife.

 

Mike Couch

Pittsburgh

BN2

AN2

AN7

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov  5 07:48:56 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:48:56 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] 55 hundred was on ebay
In-Reply-To: <4AF26CBF.5040904@att.net>
References: <bd5.51c31f66.38236634@aol.com> <4AF2255E.9020900@sasktel.net>
	<997B12CFDFEC4BA594EC3F6746B15644@GregPC>  <4AF26CBF.5040904@att.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W25F32D0D33C71FFE6FF01B8B00@phx.gbl>

On my first drive in a RHD car ... driving my purchase to the garage for the
safety inspection ... I got cut off by a cab.  I hadn't driven a manual shift
in about 10 years but the instinctual response was perfect.  Found the brake
and clutch pedal without thinking and rammed my right hand into the door
looking for the shifter.  Okay ... 2 out of 3 was perfect.  :)  Never a
problem after that though.



Robert D.

'55 BN1

'65 RHD Sprite

'67 RHD Midget

> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 01:12:15 -0500
>
> For fun try jumping between some of the old and new Brit motorcycles,
> right or left foot shift and is 1st gear up or down?
>
> To this day and on my '06 Triumph I still, especially in an unexpected
> situation, have gotten it wrong and try to down shift with the right
> foot and have locked the rear wheel brake. I originally learned (
> 1947 Ariel ) and for many years rode right foot shifters and my
> learned response is wrong!
>
> Bob
>
> 55BN1
> 60 Matchless
> 65 Royal Enfield
> 79 Triumph
> 06 Triumph
>
> Greg Lemon wrote:
> >
> > I even drove a 5 speed modern car as my daily driver and switched back
> > and forth no problems. As was mentioned a short time ago on the list
> > the RHD version has the same box, but does have a funky shift lever to
> > accomodate the severe left hand mount of the remote mechanism on the
> > BN1 box.
> >
> > Greg Lemon

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Thu Nov  5 07:49:36 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:49:36 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Answers
Message-ID: <c1f.6ee211c3.38244000@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/5/2009 7:29:18 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
p_cquinn at tpg.com.au writes:

Patrick  Quinn
The large island west of New Zealand


I hear that the Kiwi's have three names for these islands:
 
1.  North Island
2.  South Island
3.  Mouth Island
 
Best--Michael Oritt 

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Thu Nov  5 07:56:22 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:56:22 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working
In-Reply-To: <001601ca5e19$2c77ea10$8567be30$@net>
References: <4AF230BC.5010801@justbrits.com>
	<ff59076c0911041935n1a6fead1p1158d7d1b2a340b4@mail.gmail.com>
	<001601ca5e19$2c77ea10$8567be30$@net>
Message-ID: <4AF2E796.3070900@chello.nl>

Well, they may not lie but can have different interpretations to suit 
all parties. The conclusion is the same though, be very wary of them and 
do not believe them first hand. Do your own researches first.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


John Sims schreef:
> And, on the news last night -- Fox and CNN it was reported that the 650,000
> jobs "created" includes people already working who got raises so that number
> is greatly inflated. What is the old saw about statistics don't lie but
> statisticians do -- or something like that.
>
> John Sims, BN6
> Aberdeen, NJ

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov  5 07:57:36 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:57:36 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working
In-Reply-To: <4AF29C13.6050504@chello.nl>
References: <4AF230BC.5010801@justbrits.com>
  <4AF29C13.6050504@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W2963741DEE3BC6C7A7AFCDB8B00@phx.gbl>

But ... who gets the money from the increased price of fuel?  Why not "just"
legislate the "adequate mileage"?




> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:34:11 +0100
>
> It is just what could have been expected. I am sure it is more or less
> the same story in EU. It is just the financial gain, not the
> environment, that people are interrested in. What does help is to raise
> the price of fuel substantially and/or attack the manufacturers with
> proper legislation setting adequate milage figures and adapt those
> regularly. Both have had some effect over here, but it could have been
> better.
>
...

> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
>
>
> Sales at " Just Brits " schreef:
> > <sigh> This is just UNREAL (car related but non LBC):
> >
> > Clunker program:
> >
> > *http://tinyurl.com/yljgbgw
> >
> > Ed

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov  5 08:13:16 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:13:16 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working
In-Reply-To: <4AF29D30.8010901@chello.nl>
References: <4AF230BC.5010801@justbrits.com>
	<ff59076c0911041935n1a6fead1p1158d7d1b2a340b4@mail.gmail.com> 
Message-ID: <BAY112-W39516E9B0348311BBB1142B8B00@phx.gbl>

I'm fairly ignorant on these issues, but I thought the idea was to get money
moving when people were being cautious, as well as saving jobs.



Every time a dollar moves ... ( I'm sure you'll be shocked to hear this ) ...
it's taxed.  So, someone buys a car, and the gov't gets sales tax, the car
salesman and dealership earn money and pay income tax, the car gets plated,
insurance gets upgraded, the insurance company pays more income tax, the car
salesman spends his extra money and pays sales tax and the person who sold him
that "something" pays more income tax and spends his extra money ...  The new
car owner will probably spend some more money on his new "investment" for
loving care that he wasn't providing for on his clunker ... new floor mats,
wax, etc.  He probably signed on for scheduled dealer maintenance for a while
too, so he pays sales tax and the dealer makes more money and pays tax ...



I think that the idea was to get the dollars moving.  The taxpayer probably
didn't really pay anything, though they probably did front the money.



Robert D.


> > I never understood why you would take taxes from hardworking Americans
and
> > then give it to a small handful of other Amercans to go and buy a new
car?
...

> >
> > Alan

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov  5 08:26:14 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:26:14 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working
In-Reply-To: <001601ca5e19$2c77ea10$8567be30$@net>
References: <4AF230BC.5010801@justbrits.com>
	<ff59076c0911041935n1a6fead1p1158d7d1b2a340b4@mail.gmail.com> 
Message-ID: <BAY112-W20E65363BD5B10335C250CB8B00@phx.gbl>

There are some statistics quotes here:

http://www.quotegarden.com/statistics.html



Some are kinda funny, like this one:

Statistics are like bikinis.  What they reveal is suggestive, but what they
conceal is vital.  ~Aaron Levenstein




> And, on the news last night -- Fox and CNN it was reported that the 650,000
> jobs "created" includes people already working who got raises so that
number
> is greatly inflated. What is the old saw about statistics don't lie but
> statisticians do -- or something like that.
>
> John Sims, BN6
> Aberdeen, NJ
>
> http://www.healey6.com

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Thu Nov  5 09:05:06 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 08:05:06 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] questions about restoration process
Message-ID: <173126440911050805t42c6aca8x74f583ca320e8b6e@mail.gmail.com>

Not sure this made it to the list. If it did, I guess I see where I rate.
Dryer sheets have generated more bandwith than my request. At least I'm not
lower than dirt, just lower than mice droppings :0
cheers.
Any help would be great

Hello all,
After only 35 years I am about to embark on getting the rust repaired on my
car.
The auto shop teacher at school has proposed letting him do the repairs. he
has extensive experience with roadsters and race cars. I sent him a link to
kilmartin's exploded view of chassis and body panel sto acquaint him with
the car. he has seen it many times...
So my questions...
We are going to pull the engine/tranny to detail them and the engine
compartment. is it better to do the fenders and inner wings with the engine
in or out?  I also need to repair/replace the door striker panels and
possibly a rocker panel plus whatever we find when we get into it.  Should
the fender bottoms and rear dog legs be repairs on the car or should they be
removed?  I will check the archives for info on engine paint info, but if
someone wanted to chime in I'd be Ok with that :)

What else do I need to look out for? Also, I want to replace my BT7 clutch
assembly with a BJ series, what do I need? I have a lightened flywheel on my
car now. I believe I need to replace it, or does someone have a pattern for
re-drilling it to accept the BJ parts?
There a couple of NOS front fenders on EBAY for 1K delivered. Is it beter to
repair known fitting parts or just go with new?
lastly, Bought Gary and Rogers restoration book, found a copy fro $40.00
delivered. My friend is a great body guy, just never worked on a Healey
before..
I live in Portland, Oregon, so If anyone wants to stop by and lend a hand,
I'll buy the beer and a meal. Although the beer will have to wait until
after we leave school grounds....
I am looking for a nice steetable car, not a show car. I only paid $500.00
for the car, so its hard to recalibrate my thinking about how much these
toys are worth...I just want to drive a nice looking car to match how well
it runs.

-- 
I Erbs
Portland, OR

From bspidell at comcast.net  Thu Nov  5 09:27:23 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:27:23 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W39516E9B0348311BBB1142B8B00@phx.gbl>
References: <4AF230BC.5010801@justbrits.com>
	<ff59076c0911041935n1a6fead1p1158d7d1b2a340b4@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY112-W39516E9B0348311BBB1142B8B00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4AF2FCEB.4040502@comcast.net>


From eyera3 at gmail.com  Thu Nov  5 09:50:33 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 08:50:33 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] misc rubber stuff
Message-ID: <173126440911050850h55a486f1obb3f58e2d89726ec@mail.gmail.com>

been looking at Norm Nock's catalog, and Moss Motor's site, but could not
locate a bag of rubber bits such as, windscreen grommets and bottom rubber,
firewall grommets, dash ends where it meet the doors, the rubber under the
boot lock handle, light rubbers, etc. Is there an all inclusive kit, or must
I look for each type of kit. I have seen a firewall kit, but again, not a
whole car.


59 BT7 center shift.
-- 
I Erbs
Portland, OR

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Thu Nov  5 09:53:07 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:53:07 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W2963741DEE3BC6C7A7AFCDB8B00@phx.gbl>
References: <4AF230BC.5010801@justbrits.com> <4AF29C13.6050504@chello.nl>
	<BAY112-W2963741DEE3BC6C7A7AFCDB8B00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4AF302F3.7090608@chello.nl>

The goverment will cash the surplus (taxes) on the fuel to fund, you may 
hope, health care and other usefull services to the public whom they 
supposedly serve.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


robertduquette at sympatico.ca schreef:
> But ... who gets the money from the increased price of fuel?  Why not "just"
> legislate the "adequate mileage"?
>
>
>
>
>   
>> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:34:11 +0100
>>
>> It is just what could have been expected. I am sure it is more or less
>> the same story in EU. It is just the financial gain, not the
>> environment, that people are interrested in. What does help is to raise
>> the price of fuel substantially and/or attack the manufacturers with
>> proper legislation setting adequate milage figures and adapt those
>> regularly. Both have had some effect over here, but it could have been
>> better.
>>
>>     
> ...
>
>   
>> Kees Oudesluijs
>> NL
>>
>>
>>
>> Sales at " Just Brits " schreef:
>>     
>>> <sigh> This is just UNREAL (car related but non LBC):
>>>
>>> Clunker program:
>>>
>>> *http://tinyurl.com/yljgbgw
>>>
>>> Ed
>>>       
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From ATIGHTPROD at aol.com  Thu Nov  5 09:55:51 2009
From: ATIGHTPROD at aol.com (ATIGHTPROD at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:55:51 EST
Subject: [Healeys] 55 hundred was on ebay
Message-ID: <bbe.5b963001.38245d97@aol.com>

I also have a very early BN1, with the stock 3 speed and from the first  
time I drove it, it felt comfortable and not at all daunting. Not sure why, 
but  it never presented a problem either physically or mentally. It just felt 
"right"  and natural. It's just a little tight in the legroom department, 
but I agree  that it really adds to the charm of my car.
Steven Kingsbury
BN1 #598
 
 
In a message dated 11/4/2009 9:33:02 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
glemon at neb.rr.com writes:

"You are  correct.  The only thing for most the shift pattern for  North
Americans is a bit screwy  ;-)

Regards
Ed
Saskatoon"

You are right, but I have to say  I am certainly not the most dextorous guy 
in the world and the reverse  pattern three speed on the BN1 box never 
really 
caused me any problems, it  is admittedly an archaic gearbox with weak 
synchros and probably not  overly strong period, but I always felt it was 
part of the unique charm of  the car, and worked pretty well with the O/D 
and 
broad torque band of the  motor.  I did shop around until I found a good 
used 
stock shift ball  which had not been worn so much that you couldn't paint 
the 
shift pattern  back on it.

I even drove a 5 speed modern car as my daily driver and  switched back and 
forth no problems.  As was mentioned a short time  ago on the list the RHD 
version has the same box, but does have a funky  shift lever to accomodate 
the severe left hand mount of the remote  mechanism on the BN1 box.

Greg  Lemon
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov  5 10:09:34 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 17:09:34 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working
In-Reply-To: <4AF302F3.7090608@chello.nl>
References: <4AF230BC.5010801@justbrits.com> <4AF29C13.6050504@chello.nl>
	<BAY112-W2963741DEE3BC6C7A7AFCDB8B00@phx.gbl>
	<4AF302F3.7090608@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W17D8EEE74F6F248B3B5657B8B00@phx.gbl>

Weren't you the guy who said this a few minutes ago?  :)



"

What else would you expect from politicians, ANY politicians.
The most unreliable sort of our species.

"


I don't like SIN taxes.  I'm not of the attitude that I should be punished
financially and be allowed to do something that's "bad".  It's either wrong
... so ban it or make it criminal, or it's not wrong, so they should get their
hand out of my pocket.  What are they saying?  "It's bad to burn fuel, but to
ease your conscience, give us more money!"  That just doesn't work for me!




> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 17:53:07 +0100
>
> The goverment will cash the surplus (taxes) on the fuel to fund, you may
> hope, health care and other usefull services to the public whom they
> supposedly serve.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL

From edriver at sasktel.net  Thu Nov  5 10:17:44 2009
From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver)
Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:17:44 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] 55 hundred was on ebay
In-Reply-To: <bbe.5b963001.38245d97@aol.com>
References: <bbe.5b963001.38245d97@aol.com>
Message-ID: <4AF308B8.60406@sasktel.net>


From ATIGHTPROD at aol.com  Thu Nov  5 10:23:11 2009
From: ATIGHTPROD at aol.com (ATIGHTPROD at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:23:11 EST
Subject: [Healeys] 55 hundred was on ebay
Message-ID: <c4f.54ef0a35.382463ff@aol.com>

Ed,
    No, your friends were totally correct, it is a bit  "screwy" and why it 
feels so comfortable is a mystery to me, but from day one,  it did.
Steven

 
 
In a message dated 11/5/2009 9:18:47 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
edriver at sasktel.net writes:

Hi  Steven

My comment was a quote of friends who tried my BN1 I have never  had a 
problem.

Kind regards
Ed
Saskatoon

_ATIGHTPROD at aol.com_ (mailto:ATIGHTPROD at aol.com)  wrote:  
I also have a very early BN1, with the stock 3 speed and from the first  
time I drove it, it felt comfortable and not at all daunting. Not sure why,  
but it never presented a problem either physically or mentally. It just felt  
"right" and natural. It's just a little tight in the legroom department, 
but  I agree that it really adds to the charm of my car.
Steven Kingsbury
BN1 #598
 
 
In a message dated 11/4/2009 9:33:02 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, 
_glemon at neb.rr.com_ (mailto:glemon at neb.rr.com)  writes:

"You  are correct.  The only thing for most the shift pattern for  North
Americans is a bit screwy  ;-)

Regards
Ed
Saskatoon"

You are right, but I have to  say I am certainly not the most dextorous guy 
in the world and the  reverse pattern three speed on the BN1 box never 
really 
caused me any  problems, it is admittedly an archaic gearbox with weak 
synchros and  probably not overly strong period, but I always felt it was 
part of  the unique charm of the car, and worked pretty well with the O/D 
and  
broad torque band of the motor.  I did shop around until I found  a good 
used 
stock shift ball which had not been worn so much that you  couldn't paint 
the 
shift pattern back on it.

I even drove a 5  speed modern car as my daily driver and switched back and 
forth no  problems.  As was mentioned a short time ago on the list the RHD  
version has the same box, but does have a funky shift lever to  accomodate 
the severe left hand mount of the remote mechanism on the  BN1 box.

Greg  Lemon
_Healeys at autox.team.net_ (mailto:Healeys at autox.team.net) 
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From buhler at memphisassociates.com  Thu Nov  5 10:31:58 2009
From: buhler at memphisassociates.com (Jon Buhler)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:31:58 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 67, BJ8 Acceleration problems
Message-ID: <69cde2b28cba4c51a17b311e72e25eb9@memphisassociates.com>

Fellows, this may have been addressed many times, but I have just experienced
the problem.  Under acceleration, the engine bucks and coughs but runs fine
once up to speed.
Plugs are clean, dashpot oil OK, PerTronix ignition system,
engine warmed up and jets adjusted according to specs.  Sure would appreciate
your thoughts.

Jon

From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Thu Nov  5 10:36:18 2009
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 17:36:18 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W39516E9B0348311BBB1142B8B00@phx.gbl>
References: <4AF230BC.5010801@justbrits.com>
	<ff59076c0911041935n1a6fead1p1158d7d1b2a340b4@mail.gmail.com> 
	<BAY112-W39516E9B0348311BBB1142B8B00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <001501ca5e3e$7c452510$74cf6f30$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>

It's called the "Multiplier Effect" or at least it was many years ago when I
studied economics. It works on both sides of the economy....I spend 10, say,
pounds at Joe's Emporium which enables Joe to spend, say, eight ponds at
Fred's which enables Fred to spend, say, seven at..... It's supposed to work
like that. The UK's Bank of England has just announced another round of
"Quantative Easing" (printing money) which is supposedly a stimulus to
liquidity. Perhaps the idea is that, if I spend a billion pounds at Joe's
Emporium, Joe can.......but on a population wide basis. Mind you, it's my
money they're printing and diluting...
(I think most of my first year's studies came out of a book by a guy called
Samuelson which probably dates me somewhat!)

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of robertduquette at sympatico.ca
Sent: 05 November 2009 15:13
To: Healeys
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working

I'm fairly ignorant on these issues, but I thought the idea was to get money
moving when people were being cautious, as well as saving jobs.



Every time a dollar moves ... ( I'm sure you'll be shocked to hear this )
...
it's taxed.  So, someone buys a car, and the gov't gets sales tax, the car
salesman and dealership earn money and pay income tax, the car gets plated,
insurance gets upgraded, the insurance company pays more income tax, the car
salesman spends his extra money and pays sales tax and the person who sold
him
that "something" pays more income tax and spends his extra money ...  The
new
car owner will probably spend some more money on his new "investment" for
loving care that he wasn't providing for on his clunker ... new floor mats,
wax, etc.  He probably signed on for scheduled dealer maintenance for a
while
too, so he pays sales tax and the dealer makes more money and pays tax ...



I think that the idea was to get the dollars moving.  The taxpayer probably
didn't really pay anything, though they probably did front the money.

From pieters at pt.lu  Thu Nov  5 11:37:35 2009
From: pieters at pt.lu (Pieter and Linda)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 19:37:35 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] 67, BJ8 Acceleration problems
In-Reply-To: <69cde2b28cba4c51a17b311e72e25eb9@memphisassociates.com>
References: <69cde2b28cba4c51a17b311e72e25eb9@memphisassociates.com>
Message-ID: <996ED8AB-FE98-4AAC-BFBC-B33ED724B9B7@pt.lu>

Faulty or leaking vacuum advance?
Pieter
On 05/11/2009, at 6:31 PM, Jon Buhler wrote:

> Fellows, this may have been addressed many times, but I have just  
> experienced
> the problem.  Under acceleration, the engine bucks and coughs but  
> runs fine
> once up to speed.
> Plugs are clean, dashpot oil OK, PerTronix ignition system,
> engine warmed up and jets adjusted according to specs.  Sure would  
> appreciate
> your thoughts.
>
> Jon
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Thu Nov  5 11:40:35 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:40:35 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] BT7 center shift carpet kit
Message-ID: <173126440911051040o4e7f8d68mb4dc1ca92553e72b@mail.gmail.com>

Hello,
I too confess bought the wrong carpet kit fro my car. It is for a center
shift and i have a side shifter. never thought to ask before I bought it...
It was a slightly used kit. Paid 100.00 plus shipping, will resell for the
100.00 if anyone want sit. you have to pay fro shipping. will send photos.
black carpet

-- 
I Erbs
Portland, OR

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Thu Nov  5 12:03:53 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:03:53 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working, no car content
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W17D8EEE74F6F248B3B5657B8B00@phx.gbl>
References: <4AF230BC.5010801@justbrits.com> <4AF29C13.6050504@chello.nl>
	<BAY112-W2963741DEE3BC6C7A7AFCDB8B00@phx.gbl>
	<4AF302F3.7090608@chello.nl>
	<BAY112-W17D8EEE74F6F248B3B5657B8B00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4AF32199.9010604@chello.nl>

That is why you may hope!!!

It is not bad to burn fuel but one should use our resources as sparingly 
as possible, decrease production, increase prices and damn the economy. 
Leave something for the rest of mankind, incl. our children.

Kees Oudesluijs

robertduquette at sympatico.ca schreef:
> Weren't you the guy who said this a few minutes ago? 
> "
>
> What else would you expect from politicians, ANY politicians.
> The most unreliable sort of our species.
>
> "
> I don't like SIN taxes.  I'm not of the attitude that I should be punished
> financially and be allowed to do something that's "bad".  It's either wrong
> ... so ban it or make it criminal, or it's not wrong, so they should get their
> hand out of my pocket.  What are they saying?  "It's bad to burn fuel, but to
> ease your conscience, give us more money!"  That just doesn't work for me!
>
>
>
>
>   
>> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 17:53:07 +0100
>>
>> The goverment will cash the surplus (taxes) on the fuel to fund, you may
>> hope, health care and other usefull services to the public whom they
>> supposedly serve.
>> Kees Oudesluijs

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Thu Nov  5 12:38:46 2009
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:38:46 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Engine rebuild
Message-ID: <1216267764BE469885E6C1400D18289C@tm>

Just added some more pictures with the head and water pump...

http://picasaweb.google.com/Volvo1800S/HealeyEngine# 

Also, the incredible work my body shop did to my oil pan...

Tadek

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Thu Nov  5 12:46:29 2009
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:46:29 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Wheel lightening on 100
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0911050103r1c9055b5h8794d3a9135671cb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4555196C15884C178F02349461822139@tm>

Well,

 

Is there anyone than that can tell me precisely where to shave it?.. I
assume it might be easier than finding a BJ8 wheel, especially that it might
not quite fit the mechanical clutch..

 

BTW, what's the advantage of the BJ8 clutch?

 

Tadek

 

  _____  

From: Alan Seigrist [mailto:healey.nut at gmail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 10:03 AM
To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wheel lightening on 100

 

Tadek -

At 45 lbs, there is no downside to lightening the flywheel.  

You need that mass if you a driving a truck or lorry, but for the little
half aluminum 100, there is no need for all that mass.  It won't affect your
torque hardly at all, and your revs will be much punchier.

In addition you'll have less rotating mass which will make your car more
stable and handle much better through the turns and panic stops.  There is
almost no downside.  If you are putting a DW head on your 100, you should
put a lighter flywheel.  I like the idea of the BJ8 clutch too... good idea.
Wish I could put it on my BN1.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8

From bspidell at comcast.net  Thu Nov  5 12:55:51 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 19:55:51 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] 67, BJ8 Acceleration problems
In-Reply-To: <69cde2b28cba4c51a17b311e72e25eb9@memphisassociates.com>
Message-ID: <1788289652.4682911257450951496.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

Sounds like fuel delivery (acceleration requires more fuel than steady cruise). 

bs 

-------------------------------- 
Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jon Buhler" <buhler at memphisassociates.com> 
To: healeys at autox.team.net 
Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2009 9:31:58 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific 
Subject: [Healeys] 67, BJ8 Acceleration problems 

Fellows, this may have been addressed many times, but I have just experienced 
the problem. Under acceleration, the engine bucks and coughs but runs fine 
once up to speed. 
Plugs are clean, dashpot oil OK, PerTronix ignition system, 
engine warmed up and jets adjusted according to specs. Sure would appreciate 
your thoughts. 

Jon 
_______________________________________________ 

From stmiller96 at hotmail.com  Thu Nov  5 13:10:21 2009
From: stmiller96 at hotmail.com (S and T Miller)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:10:21 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] E bay
Message-ID: <BAY124-W240957521248BFA2D89993D4B00@phx.gbl>

Does anyone know if you can block certain sellers on e-bay when you do a
search?  There are about 5000 mufflers, ant., car covers, etc. listed by car
parts wholesale when you search Austin Healey.  Very annoying!

The Millers
"British Car Nuts"

1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299

1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219

1964 MGB 40841

1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351

"Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a test
drive."



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From qualitas.jack at gmail.com  Thu Nov  5 13:21:22 2009
From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:21:22 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working
Message-ID: <48720d20911051221r71a2493co8d3b222f16cec372@mail.gmail.com>

How do you tell if a politician is lying? His lips are moving.

I thought the expression was "lies, damn lies, and statistics.

Jack

From j.aeckerlin at gmail.com  Thu Nov  5 13:22:13 2009
From: j.aeckerlin at gmail.com (Jaap Aeckerlin)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:22:13 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] questions about restoration process
In-Reply-To: <173126440911050805t42c6aca8x74f583ca320e8b6e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <173126440911050805t42c6aca8x74f583ca320e8b6e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4e23c7250911051222o74d6ee4cv1b8b5d3246ad7d8e@mail.gmail.com>

I can explain why you did not receive any answer to your questions: you
asked too many questions in one message, and moreover the answers on most
questions will be rather lengthy. Let me try to put it short:
If your friend has never worked on a Healey before I am afraid he will be in
for a large number of very unpleasant surprises. I worked on my car together
with a professional restorer, me doing the stupid and simple work and he
doing the welding and grinding and even for him, with over 20 years
experience and a lot of Healeys that passed through his hands, it was a
difficult job. Have a look at the pictures I made during the work at
http://picasaweb.google.nl/j.aeckerlin and you may understand that bodywork
on a Healey is a nightmare.
Adjust the doors with the engine + tranny in the car or you won't get the
seams right. (On my car i had a brand new frame of heavier gauge steel than
normal, so we did it with the engine out).
When replacing the rocker panels either hang the doors (when they are still
ok) first and align the rocker panel with the door. If you have to replace
the door's bottom part fit the rocker panel first and make the door to suit.
If you paid 500 bucks for your car I think you will end up with quite some
more parts to renew than you think!
Nevertheless: Good luck!
Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
1964 BJ8 29432

2009/11/5 I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com>

Not sure this made it to the list. If it did, I guess I see where I rate.
>
> Any help would be great
>
> The auto shop teacher at school has proposed letting him do the repairs. he
> has extensive experience with roadsters and race cars.

 .

> We are going to pull the engine/tranny to detail them and the engine
> compartment. is it better to do the fenders and inner wings with the engine
> in or out?  I also need to repair/replace the door striker panels and
> possibly a rocker panel plus whatever we find when we get into it.  Should
> the fender bottoms and rear dog legs be repairs on the car or should they
> be
> removed?
>
>  My friend is a great body guy, just never worked on a Healey before..

From j.aeckerlin at gmail.com  Thu Nov  5 13:27:58 2009
From: j.aeckerlin at gmail.com (Jaap Aeckerlin)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:27:58 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working
In-Reply-To: <001601ca5e19$2c77ea10$8567be30$@net>
References: <4AF230BC.5010801@justbrits.com>
	<ff59076c0911041935n1a6fead1p1158d7d1b2a340b4@mail.gmail.com>
	<001601ca5e19$2c77ea10$8567be30$@net>
Message-ID: <4e23c7250911051227t1e8864e3r766f6a7593a7a7c3@mail.gmail.com>

John,
"There are lies, bloody lies, and statistics" is what we say over here.
Regards,
Jack Aeckerlin
1964 BJ8 29432

2009/11/5 John Sims <ahbn6 at verizon.net>


> What is the old saw about statistics don't lie but
> statisticians do -- or something like that.
>
> John Sims, BN6
>
>
>  <http://www.healey6.com>

From bernard.johnsen at ngc.com  Thu Nov  5 14:04:20 2009
From: bernard.johnsen at ngc.com (Johnsen, Bernard F (AS))
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:04:20 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] 67, BJ8 Acceleration problems
In-Reply-To: <1788289652.4682911257450951496.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
References: <69cde2b28cba4c51a17b311e72e25eb9@memphisassociates.com>
	<1788289652.4682911257450951496.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <212DD23A1FC4D74BA8265F76926DF1200A54EE@XMBIL101.northgrum.com>

<snip>
Sounds like fuel delivery (acceleration requires more fuel than steady
cruise).
<snip>

	I don't think it is a fuel delivery to the carburetor problem.
The float bowls take care of immediate fuel needs. A weak fuel pump or
clogged fuel filter would evidence themselves by the car being able to
accelerate to a certain speed (by consuming fuel already in the float
bowls) but not being able to maintain that speed (because fuel was being
consumed faster than the float bowls could refill).
	On the other hand, it could be lack of sufficient fuel delivery
between the carbs and the combustion chambers.

	- Bernie Johnsen 1967 BJ8

From e-wilkins at cox.net  Thu Nov  5 14:09:42 2009
From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:09:42 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] E bay
In-Reply-To: <BAY124-W240957521248BFA2D89993D4B00@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY124-W240957521248BFA2D89993D4B00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <40726A9C-3E69-430D-BDD7-FCA256C07729@cox.net>

What if a muffler seller is also selling a whole car?

What you want to do is use the "advanced search" options to list terms  
that you don't want to see. Make sure you only search titles and not  
descriptions.

Wilko
San Diego

On Nov 5, 2009, at 12:10 PM, S and T Miller wrote:

> Does anyone know if you can block certain sellers on e-bay when you  
> do a
> search?  There are about 5000 mufflers, ant., car covers, etc.  
> listed by car
> parts wholesale when you search Austin Healey.  Very annoying!

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Thu Nov  5 14:10:51 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:10:51 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] E bay
In-Reply-To: <BAY124-W240957521248BFA2D89993D4B00@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY124-W240957521248BFA2D89993D4B00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4AF33F5B.6060908@chello.nl>

Go to the advanced search option and make your choices.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

S and T Miller schreef:
> Does anyone know if you can block certain sellers on e-bay when you do a
> search?  There are about 5000 mufflers, ant., car covers, etc. listed by car
> parts wholesale when you search Austin Healey.  Very annoying!
>
> The Millers
> "British Car Nuts"
>
> 1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299
>
> 1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219
>
> 1964 MGB 40841
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351
>
> "Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a test
> drive."
>
>
>
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From bspidell at comcast.net  Thu Nov  5 14:29:09 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:29:09 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] 67, BJ8 Acceleration problems
In-Reply-To: <212DD23A1FC4D74BA8265F76926DF1200A54EE@XMBIL101.northgrum.com>
Message-ID: <2103527227.4722101257456549675.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

re: 
"The float bowls take care of immediate fuel needs" 


Huh? Are you saying everything will be fine until the float bowls empty out? Carburetors--excepting the pressure type--require a constant fuel level in the float bowls (it's not like flushing a toilet ;). Remember, the level of the fuel in the jet is the same as the level in the float bowl. If the float bowl level is being reduced faster than than it can be replenished because of, say, a fuel delivery issue, you will be effectively running with an incorrect mixture until the float bowls catch up. I'm not sure which way the mixture will go, but since you'd be lowering the fuel level it would probably be equivalent to raising the vacuum piston, which produces a momentarily lean mixture (the 'traditional' way to test mixture on an SU carb). A lean mixture on acceleration would cause sputtering and coughing, which is why carburetors have a) accelerator pumps (constant venturi carbs) or b) vacuum piston damping fluid and springs (SU carbs). 

This is why getting the float levels set correctly is critical on any (non-pressure) carburetor, and why needle (or ball) valve operation is also critical. The proper operation of any carburetor is all about having a correct, constant fuel level in the float bowl(s) and all the other parts properly adjusted with respect to that level. 


bs 

-------------------------------- 
Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA 




<snip> 
Sounds like fuel delivery (acceleration requires more fuel than steady 
cruise). 
<snip> 

I don't think it is a fuel delivery to the carburetor problem. 
The float bowls take care of immediate fuel needs. A weak fuel pump or 
clogged fuel filter would evidence themselves by the car being able to 
accelerate to a certain speed (by consuming fuel already in the float 
bowls) but not being able to maintain that speed (because fuel was being 
consumed faster than the float bowls could refill). 
On the other hand, it could be lack of sufficient fuel delivery 
between the carbs and the combustion chambers. 

- Bernie Johnsen 1967 BJ8 

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Thu Nov  5 14:29:51 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:29:51 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working
Message-ID: <be1.69b238cb.38249dcf@aol.com>

Can we move back to Healey stuff?  Every so often we get side-tracked  on 
political/economic issues (which we have agreed are not worth discussing) and 
 I find them to be very tedious after a while.
 
Enough please?
 
Best--Michael Oritt 

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Thu Nov  5 14:30:58 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:30:58 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Wheel lightening on 100
Message-ID: <c00.6a40c7c9.38249e12@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/5/2009 3:35:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl writes:

BTW,  what's the advantage of the BJ8 clutch?





It is a diaphragm clutch versus spring clutch and has a lighter  action.
 
Best--Michael Oritt

From scvc70 at epix.net  Thu Nov  5 14:33:54 2009
From: scvc70 at epix.net (Carr&Edwards)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:33:54 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working
References: <4AF230BC.5010801@justbrits.com><ff59076c0911041935n1a6fead1p1158d7d1b2a340b4@mail.gmail.com><001601ca5e19$2c77ea10$8567be30$@net>
	<4e23c7250911051227t1e8864e3r766f6a7593a7a7c3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C2AE5206E3C14824922DCF1195BADB0D@S0026273562>

Attributed, accurately or otherwise, to both Benjamin Disraeli (19th century 
British prime minister) and Mark Twain (need I identify him?) --  "There are 
three kinds of lies:  Lies, damned lies, and statistics."

Sarah Carr
BN1 in PA



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jaap Aeckerlin" <j.aeckerlin at gmail.com>
To: "John Sims" <ahbn6 at verizon.net>; "Healey forum" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 3:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working


> John,
> "There are lies, bloody lies, and statistics" is what we say over here.
> Regards,
> Jack Aeckerlin
> 1964 BJ8 29432
>
> 2009/11/5 John Sims <ahbn6 at verizon.net>
>
>
>> What is the old saw about statistics don't lie but
>> statisticians do -- or something like that.
>>
>> John Sims, BN6

From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Thu Nov  5 14:34:57 2009
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:34:57 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] "Lies, damned lies, and statistics"
Message-ID: <2318860CDE6C43E19D6EEC49BF72CF32@LeonardPCPC>

"Lies, damned lies, and statistics" is part of a phrase attributed to the 19th
Century British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, among others, and later
popularized in the United States by, among others, Mark Twain: "There are
three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics."   (Wikipedia)

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

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Thu Nov  5 15:00:43 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:00:43 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] questions about restoration process
In-Reply-To: <4e23c7250911051222o74d6ee4cv1b8b5d3246ad7d8e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <173126440911050805t42c6aca8x74f583ca320e8b6e@mail.gmail.com>
	<4e23c7250911051222o74d6ee4cv1b8b5d3246ad7d8e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <173126440911051400q65300b18x63dceb50be88af5e@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks, just really looking for things to think about and solicit
comments on whatever folks felt like chiming in on. 500.00 car 35 years ago
bought a lot. The mechanicals have been completed, rebuilt
engine/tranny/front suspension, rear springs/all shocks/wire
harness/gauges/started/generator. new gas tank, rebuilt trafficator.restored
front seats.

have carpet kit.

So it needs the typical rust repair bottom edge of all for fenders, some
rust behind the fenders on the mounting bits of the frame. paint strip, prep
and reshoot. rest of the interior and the top and bottom chrome of the
grill. It's always an adventure. if it starts to go south, I can always get
it fixed......
Thanks for the comments...
Ira


On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 12:22 PM, Jaap Aeckerlin <j.aeckerlin at gmail.com>wrote:

> I can explain why you did not receive any answer to your questions: you
> asked too many questions in one message, and moreover the answers on most
> questions will be rather lengthy. Let me try to put it short:
> If your friend has never worked on a Healey before I am afraid he will be
> in for a large number of very unpleasant surprises. I worked on my car
> together with a professional restorer, me doing the stupid and simple work
> and he doing the welding and grinding and even for him, with over 20 years
> experience and a lot of Healeys that passed through his hands, it was a
> difficult job. Have a look at the pictures I made during the work at
> http://picasaweb.google.nl/j.aeckerlin and you may understand that
> bodywork on a Healey is a nightmare.
> Adjust the doors with the engine + tranny in the car or you won't get the
> seams right. (On my car i had a brand new frame of heavier gauge steel than
> normal, so we did it with the engine out).
> When replacing the rocker panels either hang the doors (when they are still
> ok) first and align the rocker panel with the door. If you have to replace
> the door's bottom part fit the rocker panel first and make the door to suit.
> If you paid 500 bucks for your car I think you will end up with quite some
> more parts to renew than you think!
> Nevertheless: Good luck!
> Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
> 1964 BJ8 29432
>
> 2009/11/5 I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com>
>
>  Not sure this made it to the list. If it did, I guess I see where I rate.
>>
>> Any help would be great
>>
>> The auto shop teacher at school has proposed letting him do the repairs.
>> he
>> has extensive experience with roadsters and race cars.
>>
>  .
>
>> We are going to pull the engine/tranny to detail them and the engine
>> compartment. is it better to do the fenders and inner wings with the
>> engine
>> in or out?  I also need to repair/replace the door striker panels and
>> possibly a rocker panel plus whatever we find when we get into it.  Should
>> the fender bottoms and rear dog legs be repairs on the car or should they
>> be
>> removed?
>>
>>  My friend is a great body guy, just never worked on a Healey before..
>>
>
>


-- 
I Erbs
Portland, OR

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Thu Nov  5 15:04:27 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:04:27 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] questions about restoration process
In-Reply-To: <4e23c7250911051222o74d6ee4cv1b8b5d3246ad7d8e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <173126440911050805t42c6aca8x74f583ca320e8b6e@mail.gmail.com>
	<4e23c7250911051222o74d6ee4cv1b8b5d3246ad7d8e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <173126440911051404l37cfa7c8tc27211317917ce98@mail.gmail.com>

As I see from your photos, your car is far worse off than mine. As stated
previously I,only need typical stuff repaired, you had a total frame up
resto done. yes I agree, expert hand sonly on such a job. BTW
I did work restoring healeys when I was in College. granted that was over 30
years ago...
I

On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 12:22 PM, Jaap Aeckerlin <j.aeckerlin at gmail.com>wrote:

> I can explain why you did not receive any answer to your questions: you
> asked too many questions in one message, and moreover the answers on most
> questions will be rather lengthy. Let me try to put it short:
> If your friend has never worked on a Healey before I am afraid he will be
> in for a large number of very unpleasant surprises. I worked on my car
> together with a professional restorer, me doing the stupid and simple work
> and he doing the welding and grinding and even for him, with over 20 years
> experience and a lot of Healeys that passed through his hands, it was a
> difficult job. Have a look at the pictures I made during the work at
> http://picasaweb.google.nl/j.aeckerlin and you may understand that
> bodywork on a Healey is a nightmare.
> Adjust the doors with the engine + tranny in the car or you won't get the
> seams right. (On my car i had a brand new frame of heavier gauge steel than
> normal, so we did it with the engine out).
> When replacing the rocker panels either hang the doors (when they are still
> ok) first and align the rocker panel with the door. If you have to replace
> the door's bottom part fit the rocker panel first and make the door to suit.
> If you paid 500 bucks for your car I think you will end up with quite some
> more parts to renew than you think!
> Nevertheless: Good luck!
> Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
> 1964 BJ8 29432
>
> 2009/11/5 I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com>
>
>  Not sure this made it to the list. If it did, I guess I see where I rate.
>>
>> Any help would be great
>>
>> The auto shop teacher at school has proposed letting him do the repairs.
>> he
>> has extensive experience with roadsters and race cars.
>>
>  .
>
>> We are going to pull the engine/tranny to detail them and the engine
>> compartment. is it better to do the fenders and inner wings with the
>> engine
>> in or out?  I also need to repair/replace the door striker panels and
>> possibly a rocker panel plus whatever we find when we get into it.  Should
>> the fender bottoms and rear dog legs be repairs on the car or should they
>> be
>> removed?
>>
>>  My friend is a great body guy, just never worked on a Healey before..
>>
>
>


-- 
I Erbs
Portland, OR

From bn1 at pacbell.net  Thu Nov  5 15:35:26 2009
From: bn1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:35:26 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Wheel lightening on 100
In-Reply-To: <4555196C15884C178F02349461822139@tm>
References: <4555196C15884C178F02349461822139@tm>
Message-ID: <4AF3532E.1020206@pacbell.net>

Tadek,

I bought mine from Bill Bolton in Cresswell, OR.   tricarb at aol.com   You 
can buy them either outright or exchange.  It weighs 23 lbs. and has run 
fine for 30,000+ miles.  The lightness causes no problem with the idle.  
I run it with the 3-speed and the mechanical clutch.

Bill
'53 Red Car ;-)

Tadeusz Malkiewicz wrote:
> Well,
>
>  
>
> Is there anyone than that can tell me precisely where to shave it?.. I
> assume it might be easier than finding a BJ8 wheel, especially that it might
> not quite fit the mechanical clutch..
>
>  
>
> BTW, what's the advantage of the BJ8 clutch?
>
>  
>
> Tadek
>
>  
>
>   _____  
>
> From: Alan Seigrist [mailto:healey.nut at gmail.com] 
> Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 10:03 AM
> To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz
> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wheel lightening on 100
>
>  
>
> Tadek -
>
> At 45 lbs, there is no downside to lightening the flywheel.  
>
> You need that mass if you a driving a truck or lorry, but for the little
> half aluminum 100, there is no need for all that mass.  It won't affect your
> torque hardly at all, and your revs will be much punchier.
>
> In addition you'll have less rotating mass which will make your car more
> stable and handle much better through the turns and panic stops.  There is
> almost no downside.  If you are putting a DW head on your 100, you should
> put a lighter flywheel.  I like the idea of the BJ8 clutch too... good idea.
> Wish I could put it on my BN1.
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '59 Jag Mk IX
> '64 BJ8
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From rjswain at hotmail.com  Thu Nov  5 15:41:08 2009
From: rjswain at hotmail.com (Rick Swain)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 22:41:08 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working
In-Reply-To: <be1.69b238cb.38249dcf@aol.com>
References: <be1.69b238cb.38249dcf@aol.com>
Message-ID: <SNT124-W59643DD77403B036958BEBB5B00@phx.gbl>

If by "after a while" you mean after the first posting I agree completely.
Rick Swain'59 BN4

 Can we move back to Healey stuff?  Every so often we get side-tracked  on
> political/economic issues (which we have agreed are not worth discussing)
and
>  I find them to be very tedious after a while.


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From stmiller96 at hotmail.com  Thu Nov  5 15:46:12 2009
From: stmiller96 at hotmail.com (S and T Miller)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 17:46:12 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Nash Healey won online car show in PA
Message-ID: <BAY124-W735D65CE659229CC03D56D4B00@phx.gbl>

Check out:
http://www.whtm.com/news/stories/1109/675189.html


The Millers
"British Car Nuts"

1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299

1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219

1964 MGB 40841

1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351

"Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a test
drive."




_________________________________________________________________
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http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/pc-scout/laptop-set-criteria.aspx?cbid=wl&fi
lt=200,2400,10,19,1,3,1,7,50,650,2,12,0,1000&cat=1,2,3,4,5,6&brands=5,6,7,8,9
,10,11,12,13,14,15,16&addf=4,5,9&ocid=PID24727::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WWL_WIN
_evergreen2:112009

From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov  5 16:26:20 2009
From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek Sharp)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 18:26:20 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] What thread??
References: <472631.84356.qm@web111409.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP632B40368C320539FBAA30C3B00@phx.gbl>

I think that you are right Ray - that is what I determined when I did the 
windscreen on my BT7.  I re-used the old screws where I could, using the 
best chrome in the places where they can be seen..  I cannot recall what I 
did for chasing the threads in the new brackets - I have a 4 BA tap and 
likely used that, but I do not seem have made any notes, so I cannot be 
sure.  I would drill/tap a piece of scrap to check before working on the 
corner brackets.

cheers,

Mirek

Ray Wrote:  Hey guys, you know those little shallow angle flat head screws 
that hold the
> corner brackets of a 100 windshield frame?  What thread are they? 

From e-wilkins at cox.net  Thu Nov  5 16:27:40 2009
From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:27:40 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Nash Healey won online car show in PA
In-Reply-To: <BAY124-W735D65CE659229CC03D56D4B00@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY124-W735D65CE659229CC03D56D4B00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <C4097184-115C-4F58-A018-8B8F02F030E8@cox.net>

That's like the one in the original Sabrina with Audrey Hepburn.

On Nov 5, 2009, at 2:46 PM, S and T Miller wrote:

> Check out:
> http://www.whtm.com/news/stories/1109/675189.html
>
>
> The Millers
> "British Car Nuts"
>
> 1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299
>
> 1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219
>
> 1964 MGB 40841
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351
>
> "Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a  
> test
> drive."
>
>
>
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Find the right PC with Windows 7 and Windows Live.
> http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/pc-scout/laptop-set-criteria.aspx?cbid=wl&fi
> lt 
> = 
> 200,2400,10,19,1,3,1,7,50,650,2,12,0,1000 
> &cat=1,2,3,4,5,6&brands=5,6,7,8,9
> ,10,11,12,13,14,15,16&addf=4,5,9&ocid=PID24727::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en- 
> US:WWL_WIN
> _evergreen2:112009
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Thu Nov  5 16:30:28 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:30:28 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working
In-Reply-To: <be1.69b238cb.38249dcf@aol.com>
References: <be1.69b238cb.38249dcf@aol.com>
Message-ID: <173126440911051530g4e2c8ddeh87d62c0d7760754b@mail.gmail.com>

cheers.

On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 1:29 PM, <Awgertoo at aol.com> wrote:

> Can we move back to Healey stuff?  Every so often we get side-tracked  on
> political/economic issues (which we have agreed are not worth discussing)
> and
>  I find them to be very tedious after a while.
>
> Enough please?
>
> Best--Michael Oritt
>  _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
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Portland, OR

From qualitas.jack at gmail.com  Thu Nov  5 17:12:48 2009
From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 18:12:48 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Thanks
Message-ID: <48720d20911051612q1522b953t7b4490c137829d3b@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks to all who replied to my request for information on softener sheets,
and animals in the wilds of Sydney.

I didn't realize what I had started.

Jack

From ah53 at yahoo.com  Thu Nov  5 17:34:59 2009
From: ah53 at yahoo.com (jomar healey)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:34:59 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] BN1 Carpet Set
In-Reply-To: <8E3BD6FF9ACE4022AAD23ED6837DF6E2@MCOUCHOFFICE>
Message-ID: <620665.89938.qm@web31508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Mike

   Realize if you order the carpet kit from Moss it will not have the correct
armacord for under and behind the seats.  It will also not have the flap/door
for the transmission dipstick.  Don't ask how I know.

Joe
BN1 #923 Coronet Cream
bn2 100M
BJ8 The Blue Baby as per wife and kid

--- On Thu, 11/5/09, Michael Couch <michael at mcassociatesinc.com> wrote:

From: Michael Couch <michael at mcassociatesinc.com>
Subject: [Healeys] BN1 Carpet Set
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 9:39 AM

Need help on a bonehead move . . . .  Just found out that I ordered the
wrong BN2 red carpet kit last year during a Moss sale.  I ordered the BN1
set by mistake and they won't take the return a year later. 



I thought I'd offer it to anyone on the list who might need it before I go
the eBay route.  Call or email if you're interested. Big discount.
412-952-9036, Michael at mcassociatesinc.com



Don't tell my wife.



Mike Couch

Pittsburgh

BN2

AN2

AN7
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From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Thu Nov  5 17:43:31 2009
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:43:31 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] E bay
Message-ID: <8C32364BE3E7476AA5A000D9B5848C8A@tm>

A typical search string in ebay for healey 100 that would exclude the
sprites and books and Jensen Healey would be:



healey (100, 100-4, 100/4, bn1, bn2) -(sprite, book*, "Jensen Healey")



This means:

Search for:
- healey
And
- 100 or 100-4, or 100/4, or bn1, or bn2


Exclude: 
- sprite, 
- all words beginning with book
- phrase "Jensen Healey"



I am not sure how you can exclude a seller though...

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Thu Nov  5 18:14:27 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 17:14:27 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] step 1 project restore the beast
Message-ID: <173126440911051714o49ba1b79rb46490692312729e@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks to those who have REPLIED WITH WARNINGS AND SUPPORT.

We got the car off the ground, removed the aluminum cover plates on the door
opening. A bit of rust at the bottom of striker panel and the end of the
bottom sill where they meet.
driver side rear fender dogleg bottom bottom of driver side front fender,
rust does not seem to have penetrated the frame sections.
Passenger side (sorry LHD car) less on rear dogleg, but more on front
fender. small area on striker panel bottom. Kilmartin products will fix
fenders, the sill and striker panels should be able to be repaired  without
replacement.   Norm Nock says he has the rubber bits and I will source the
Kilmartin parts from him as well. Will try to call tomorrow.
The rusted floorboards and trunk bottom have already been repaired.  I need
to source an interior kit minus front seats and carpets, any ideas out
there? Black with black piping on rear seats.
I am so excited!!! I have waited 35 years to finish my car. All
mechanicals/suspension parts have been rebuilt or replaced.

cheers,
will post photos as they come


-- 
I Erbs
Portland, OR

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Nov  5 18:18:28 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:18:28 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] 67, BJ8 Acceleration problems
In-Reply-To: <69cde2b28cba4c51a17b311e72e25eb9@memphisassociates.com>
References: <69cde2b28cba4c51a17b311e72e25eb9@memphisassociates.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911051718j5d1e686aqae2f22f7fe9d1964@mail.gmail.com>

Jon -

What dashpot oil are you using?  Should be 20 WT.  Also does your car have
the correct Dashpot springs?

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 1:31 AM, Jon Buhler <buhler at memphisassociates.com>wrote:

> Fellows, this may have been addressed many times, but I have just
> experienced
> the problem.  Under acceleration, the engine bucks and coughs but runs fine
> once up to speed.
> Plugs are clean, dashpot oil OK, PerTronix ignition system,
> engine warmed up and jets adjusted according to specs.  Sure would
> appreciate
> your thoughts.
>
> Jon

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Nov  5 18:24:47 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:24:47 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] E bay
In-Reply-To: <BAY124-W240957521248BFA2D89993D4B00@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY124-W240957521248BFA2D89993D4B00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911051724h1d82d7e7j5912f2427fa68be9@mail.gmail.com>

My trick on that is to do an advanced search and subtract any listing with
the word "suzuki" in it, it weeds out all that crap.  The ebay search term
is -suzuki .

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 4:10 AM, S and T Miller <stmiller96 at hotmail.com>wrote:

> Does anyone know if you can block certain sellers on e-bay when you do a
> search?  There are about 5000 mufflers, ant., car covers, etc. listed by
> car
> parts wholesale when you search Austin Healey.  Very annoying!

From glemon at neb.rr.com  Thu Nov  5 19:18:27 2009
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 20:18:27 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Wheel lightening on 100
In-Reply-To: <4555196C15884C178F02349461822139@tm>
References: <4555196C15884C178F02349461822139@tm>
Message-ID: <1C328C63F9B148DDBC5495324442F690@GregPC>

I think the "ring" that extends out or back around the perimeter is a good 
start, I will see if I can find some pics of mine after the work was done.

Greg Lemon

From Healey100M at gmail.com  Thu Nov  5 19:41:40 2009
From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:41:40 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Rusty Chassis
Message-ID: <E81A82E5-33C5-4C17-8FD4-3E175B57326C@gmail.com>

Check out ebay # 160375758282

A good candidate for a Jule or Kilmartin chassis?  :-)

But for $10K........  :-)  No Thanks.

Randy

Randy Hicks
56 Brook St.
Rehoboth, MA  02769
508-252-9295  Home
508-981-5113  Cell
RandyHicks at comcast.net
Healey100M at gmail.com

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Nov  5 20:01:11 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:01:11 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Truth or Fiction in Answers
In-Reply-To: <c1f.6ee211c3.38244000@aol.com>
References: <c1f.6ee211c3.38244000@aol.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911051901j51774907md0477eec4b5ae92a@mail.gmail.com>

Australians call the two islands to the east:

"Not Australia"

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 10:49 PM, <Awgertoo at aol.com> wrote:

> In a message dated 11/5/2009 7:29:18 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> p_cquinn at tpg.com.au writes:
>
> Patrick  Quinn
> The large island west of New Zealand
>
>
> I hear that the Kiwi's have three names for these islands:
>
> 1.  North Island
> 2.  South Island
> 3.  Mouth Island
>
> Best--Michael Oritt

From ynotink at msn.com  Thu Nov  5 20:29:46 2009
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 03:29:46 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working
In-Reply-To: <4AF2DF5E.90504@att.net>
References: <4AF230BC.5010801@justbrits.com>
	<ff59076c0911041935n1a6fead1p1158d7d1b2a340b4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W11A2E22E86BA37D7C151F7A5AF0@phx.gbl>

Figures don't lie, but liars figure.

> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:21:18 -0500
> From: robertlarson at att.net
> To: ahbn6 at verizon.net
> CC: '4 at autox.team.net; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working
>
> Wasn't the quote, " Statistics don't lie but politicians always do.".
>
> Bob
>
> Also in corruption capital,   NJ
>
> John Sims wrote:
> > And, on the news last night -- Fox and CNN it was reported that the
650,000
> > jobs "created" includes people already working who got raises so that
number
> > is greatly inflated. What is the old saw about statistics don't lie but
> > statisticians do -- or something like that.
> >
> > John Sims, BN6
> > Aberdeen, NJ
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From pyoas at yahoo.com  Thu Nov  5 20:35:33 2009
From: pyoas at yahoo.com (Patrick Yoas)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 19:35:33 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Kilmartin Rocker Panels For Sale
Message-ID: <137279.44930.qm@web112502.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

About a year ago I bought a pair of Kilmartin Rocker Panels in anticipation of
using them for my car. Long story short, I had to have a Jule frame because
mine was in such bad shape and since the Jule frame comes with rocker
panels on their kit I won't be needing them.
I assume they fit all 6 cylinder cars.
Contact me off list if interested?
Patrick

From sales at justbrits.com  Thu Nov  5 20:39:36 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:39:36 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Rusty Chassis
In-Reply-To: <E81A82E5-33C5-4C17-8FD4-3E175B57326C@gmail.com>
References: <E81A82E5-33C5-4C17-8FD4-3E175B57326C@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4AF39A78.3040001@justbrits.com>

<< A good candidate for a Jule or Kilmartin chassis? >>

NOT at $9500, Randy <G> !!!  Otherwise, absolutely !!!

Ed

From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Thu Nov  5 21:22:23 2009
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net)
Date: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:22:23 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?BOOOGUS?=
Message-ID: <20091106042223.28819.qmail@server278.com>

a few days ago i discovered the little field mice or rats that live on the golf course behind the house had set up housekeeping in my barbeque.   i cleaned it out and put out poison and traps, which they ignored and moved back in.  after reading on the list about dryer sheets keeping out mice, i decided to give it a try.  not only did they ignore the smell or whatever, they chewed up the dryer sheets and made a nest out of them.   i rest my case.   hjim

From twillig at ruda.de  Fri Nov  6 01:07:21 2009
From: twillig at ruda.de (Thomas Willig)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:07:21 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Wheel lightening on 100
In-Reply-To: <4AF3532E.1020206@pacbell.net>
References: <4555196C15884C178F02349461822139@tm>
	<4AF3532E.1020206@pacbell.net>
Message-ID: <E0345843D753644297A055322AD38B7D629F2E@dw01.ruda.local>

Hi Tadek,

as said before the lightening of the standard 100 flywheel is the way to go.
If necessary I can send you a picture of my lighned flywheel. Let me know.

The lightening is a very straightforward job, any machine shop can do that. My
only advise is to balance all the individual components of an engine
separately. That means, apart from the crank and balancer, first the "shaved"
flywheel should be balanced alone, then the clutch cover should be fitted and
the balancing repeated, if necessary only "meat" from the clutch cover, not
the flywheel, has to be removed. Doing it that way, you can chance components
(like a new damper or race flywheel etc. etc.) at a later time without
disturbing the balance of the whole assembly. Of course all newly added
components have to be balanced separately before assembly. I did this
individual balancing on another non-Healey engine, and the result is a very
pleasant running engine.


Best regards


Thomas Willig


-----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----
Von: Mr. Bill [mailto:bn1 at pacbell.net]
Gesendet: Donnerstag, 5. November 2009 23:35
An: Tadeusz Malkiewicz
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Betreff: Re: [Healeys] Wheel lightening on 100

Tadek,

I bought mine from Bill Bolton in Cresswell, OR.   tricarb at aol.com   You
can buy them either outright or exchange.  It weighs 23 lbs. and has run
fine for 30,000+ miles.  The lightness causes no problem with the idle.
I run it with the 3-speed and the mechanical clutch.

Bill
'53 Red Car ;-)

Tadeusz Malkiewicz wrote:
> Well,
>
>
>
> Is there anyone than that can tell me precisely where to shave it?.. I
> assume it might be easier than finding a BJ8 wheel, especially that it
might
> not quite fit the mechanical clutch..
>
>
>
> BTW, what's the advantage of the BJ8 clutch?
>
>
>
> Tadek
>
>
>
>   _____
>
> From: Alan Seigrist [mailto:healey.nut at gmail.com]
> Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 10:03 AM
> To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz
> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wheel lightening on 100
>
>
>
> Tadek -
>
> At 45 lbs, there is no downside to lightening the flywheel.
>
> You need that mass if you a driving a truck or lorry, but for the little
> half aluminum 100, there is no need for all that mass.  It won't affect
your
> torque hardly at all, and your revs will be much punchier.
>
> In addition you'll have less rotating mass which will make your car more
> stable and handle much better through the turns and panic stops.  There is
> almost no downside.  If you are putting a DW head on your 100, you should
> put a lighter flywheel.  I like the idea of the BJ8 clutch too... good
idea.
> Wish I could put it on my BN1.
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '59 Jag Mk IX
> '64 BJ8
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Fri Nov  6 02:12:58 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:12:58 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] E bay
In-Reply-To: <8C32364BE3E7476AA5A000D9B5848C8A@tm>
References: <8C32364BE3E7476AA5A000D9B5848C8A@tm>
Message-ID: <4AF3E89A.3020203@chello.nl>

You also have to take into account that people often misspell Healey as 
Healy and also use Austin-Healey.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


Tadeusz Malkiewicz schreef:
> A typical search string in ebay for healey 100 that would exclude the
> sprites and books and Jensen Healey would be:
>
>
>
> healey (100, 100-4, 100/4, bn1, bn2) -(sprite, book*, "Jensen Healey")
>
>
>
> This means:
>
> Search for:
> - healey
> And
> - 100 or 100-4, or 100/4, or bn1, or bn2
>
>
> Exclude: 
> - sprite, 
> - all words beginning with book
> - phrase "Jensen Healey"
>
>
>
> I am not sure how you can exclude a seller though...
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Fri Nov  6 06:51:27 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:51:27 EST
Subject: [Healeys] E bay
Message-ID: <d23.5200f9f9.382583df@aol.com>

Keese--
 
You have it backwards:  The proper spelling IS "Austin (Hyphen)  Healey".  
 
Only when some badge supplier screwed up and the factory saw an opportunity 
 to save some $$ by accepting badges that said "Austin (NO HYPHEN) Healey" 
did  such a badge appear on an AH.  
 
Besides, the badges on all 100's are hyphenated and as we know 100's are  
the REAL Healeys.  
 
Best--Michael Oritt
----------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 
In a message dated 11/6/2009 5:01:10 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
coudesluijs at chello.nl writes:

You also  have to take into account that people often misspell Healey as 
Healy and  also use Austin-Healey

From ahy3000 at comcast.net  Fri Nov  6 06:56:31 2009
From: ahy3000 at comcast.net (ahy3000 at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:56:31 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] BOOOGUS
In-Reply-To: <20091106042223.28819.qmail@server278.com>
Message-ID: <1067998008.533731257515791353.JavaMail.root@sz0043a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Oh, you bought the cheese-flavored dryer sheets! As with any suggestion - your mileage may vary - cav eat emptor! 


Burt Weiner 
'63 BJ7 
HBJ7L/23582 
ahy3000 at comcast.net 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net 
To: healeys at autox.team.net 
Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2009 11:22:23 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: [Healeys] BOOOGUS 

a few days ago i discovered the little field mice or rats that live on the golf course behind the house had set up housekeeping in my barbeque. i cleaned it out and put out poison and traps, which they ignored and moved back in. after reading on the list about dryer sheets keeping out mice, i decided to give it a try. not only did they ignore the smell or whatever, they chewed up the dryer sheets and made a nest out of them. i rest my case. hjim 

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Fri Nov  6 06:56:52 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:56:52 EST
Subject: [Healeys] BOOOGUS
Message-ID: <cd6.58130b42.38258524@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/6/2009 12:04:05 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
healeymanjim at hansencc.net writes:

a few  days ago i discovered the little field mice or rats that live on the 
golf  course behind the house had set up housekeeping in my  barbeque. 
----------------------------------------------

Why didn't you simply turn on the BBQ?
 
Best--Michael Oritt

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Fri Nov  6 07:27:57 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:27:57 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] E bay
In-Reply-To: <d23.5200f9f9.382583df@aol.com>
References: <d23.5200f9f9.382583df@aol.com>
Message-ID: <4AF4326D.7020402@chello.nl>

Michael,

That is what I said: Austin-Healey (Austin hyphen Healey). May be the 
hyphen did/does not show in your message. Often signs get distorted in 
email.
What I wanted to point out is that if you look for items on ebay for 
A-H, do not use only Healey, but also Healy (misspelling) and 
Austin-Healey which we all know is the correct name. If used without 
hyphen it is covered by Healey.
I do not understand what you are saying.

Real Healey's? That is another story.

Cheers,
Kees Oudesluijs


Awgertoo at aol.com schreef:
> Keese--
>  
> You have it backwards:  The proper spelling IS "Austin (Hyphen) Healey". 
>  
> Only when some badge supplier screwed up and the factory saw an 
> opportunity to save some $$ by accepting badges that said "Austin (NO 
> HYPHEN) Healey" did such a badge appear on an AH. 
>  
> Besides, the badges on all 100's are hyphenated and as we know 100's 
> are the REAL Healeys. 
>  
> Best--Michael Oritt
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 
>  
> You also have to take into account that people often misspell Healey as
>
>     Healy and also use Austin-Healey 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov  6 07:31:00 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:31:00 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] BOOOGUS
In-Reply-To: <20091106042223.28819.qmail@server278.com>
References: <20091106042223.28819.qmail@server278.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W400EA6F7FEB1944B2C0341B8AF0@phx.gbl>

Have you considered turning on the BBQ?  ;)


> From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net
>
> a few days ago i discovered the little field mice or rats that live on the
golf course behind the house had set up housekeeping in my barbeque. i cleaned
it out and put out poison and traps, which they ignored and moved back in.
after reading on the list about dryer sheets keeping out mice, i decided to
give it a try. not only did they ignore the smell or whatever, they chewed up
the dryer sheets and made a nest out of them. i rest my case. hjim

From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net  Fri Nov  6 07:44:18 2009
From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ron Ray)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:44:18 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] California Healey on Ebay
In-Reply-To: <cd6.58130b42.38258524@aol.com>
References: <cd6.58130b42.38258524@aol.com>
Message-ID: <002201ca5eef$9edfc420$dc9f4c60$@net>

Check out the engine color:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220506127037&v
iewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123


Ron

From mgcharlie at comcast.net  Fri Nov  6 08:32:13 2009
From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin)
Date: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:32:13 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BOOOGUS
In-Reply-To: <1067998008.533731257515791353.JavaMail.root@sz0043a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1067998008.533731257515791353.JavaMail.root@sz0043a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4AF4417D.1090009@comcast.net>

I wonder if being outside has some effect rather than in the enclosed 
interior or trunk of a car?

ahy3000 at comcast.net wrote:
> Oh, you bought the cheese-flavored dryer sheets! As with any suggestion - your mileage may vary - cav eat emptor! 
>
>
> Burt Weiner 
> '63 BJ7 
> HBJ7L/23582 
> ahy3000 at comcast.net 
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net 
> To: healeys at autox.team.net 
> Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2009 11:22:23 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
> Subject: [Healeys] BOOOGUS 
>
> a few days ago i discovered the little field mice or rats that live on the golf course behind the house had set up housekeeping in my barbeque. i cleaned it out and put out poison and traps, which they ignored and moved back in. after reading on the list about dryer sheets keeping out mice, i decided to give it a try. not only did they ignore the smell or whatever, they chewed up the dryer sheets and made a nest out of them. i rest my case. hjim 
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From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Fri Nov  6 09:56:36 2009
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:56:36 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
Message-ID: <0E6A397FBD9A440182DCCCB547E87B1A@tm>

There seems to be an M on ebay - http://tinyurl.com/yhbkvme 

Can anyone explain why is the front X support not bent for cam exchange??..

I wonder what will it go up to..

Best, Tadek

From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Fri Nov  6 10:47:39 2009
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:47:39 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] 67, BJ8 Acceleration problems
In-Reply-To: <996ED8AB-FE98-4AAC-BFBC-B33ED724B9B7@pt.lu>
Message-ID: <876443.31641.qm@web37908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Pieter, One easy check ...

Carb piston(s) may be sticking in the bell housing.  Make sure that when the
pistons are pushed up to the top of their range by finger and let go, they
fall quickley to the carb body base with a hard bump sound when released.  If
they dont fall quickley and with a bump sound they are not fully free in the
chamber there will be fluffy engine response when accelarating as friction is
interefering with the vacuum.  If the dash pots have been off recently, then
it is easy to not align them accurately with screwing them back on - the
pistons must be fully free to slide under down gravity.

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



--- On Thu, 11/5/09, Pieter and Linda <pieters at pt.lu> wrote:

> From: Pieter and Linda <pieters at pt.lu>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 67, BJ8 Acceleration problems
> To: buhler at memphisassociates.com
> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 10:37 AM
> Faulty or leaking vacuum advance?
> Pieter
> On 05/11/2009, at 6:31 PM, Jon Buhler wrote:
>
> > Fellows, this may have been addressed many times, but
> I have just experienced
> > the problem.  Under acceleration, the engine
> bucks and coughs but runs fine
> > once up to speed.
> > Plugs are clean, dashpot oil OK, PerTronix ignition
> system,
> > engine warmed up and jets adjusted according to
> specs.  Sure would appreciate
> > your thoughts.
> >
> > Jon
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From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Fri Nov  6 10:54:14 2009
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:54:14 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] California Healey on Ebay
In-Reply-To: <002201ca5eef$9edfc420$dc9f4c60$@net>
Message-ID: <703684.31236.qm@web37904.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Love the color - but not the engine ..... bit lighter than mine.

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



--- On Fri, 11/6/09, Ron Ray <ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> From: Ron Ray <ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] California Healey on Ebay
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Friday, November 6, 2009, 6:44 AM
> Check out the engine color:
>
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220506127037&v
> iewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123
>
>
> Ron
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From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com  Fri Nov  6 11:30:07 2009
From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 19:30:07 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
In-Reply-To: <0E6A397FBD9A440182DCCCB547E87B1A@tm>
References: <0E6A397FBD9A440182DCCCB547E87B1A@tm>
Message-ID: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF4F71@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>

Tadek,
this is one of the rare Ms with a 3 speed gearbox.

Josef Eckert
Konigswinter/GERMANY

-----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----
Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im
Auftrag von Tadeusz Malkiewicz
Gesendet: Freitag, 6. November 2009 17:57
An: healeys at autox.team.net
Betreff: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?

There seems to be an M on ebay - http://tinyurl.com/yhbkvme

Can anyone explain why is the front X support not bent for cam exchange??..

I wonder what will it go up to..

Best, Tadek
__________

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Fri Nov  6 11:31:12 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:31:12 EST
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
Message-ID: <d06.63b97eac.3825c570@aol.com>

Tadek--
 
Just because it says it is an M does not mean it really is one.  I am  
scrupulous about calling my 100 LeMans just what it is--others are not so (just  
last week some BN1 owner felt it proper to cal his car an M because it had  
apparently been modified to M-specs.  In any cae it thus it is  entirely 
possible/probable that this is simply a non-M car.
 
Best--Michael Oritt. 100 LeMans
----------------------------------------
In a message dated 11/6/2009 12:31:23 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl writes:

There  seems to be an M on ebay - http://tinyurl.com/yhbkvme 

Can anyone  explain why is the front X support not bent for cam  
exchange??..

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov  6 12:18:42 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 19:18:42 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
In-Reply-To: <d06.63b97eac.3825c570@aol.com>
References: <d06.63b97eac.3825c570@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W38B9D1371274E239D92171B8AF0@phx.gbl>

though, it is being advertized as:

"1956 Austin Healey 100M Factory car with Heritage certificate ,all numbers
matching ,100 M Registry and California clear Title."






> Just because it says it is an M does not mean it really is one. I am
> scrupulous about calling my 100 LeMans just what it is--others are not so
(just
> last week some BN1 owner felt it proper to cal his car an M because it had
> apparently been modified to M-specs. In any cae it thus it is entirely
> possible/probable that this is simply a non-M car.
>
> Best--Michael Oritt. 100 LeMans

From robertlarson at att.net  Fri Nov  6 12:39:53 2009
From: robertlarson at att.net (Bob)
Date: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:39:53 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
In-Reply-To: <d06.63b97eac.3825c570@aol.com>
References: <d06.63b97eac.3825c570@aol.com>
Message-ID: <4AF47B89.5020807@att.net>

What was the great quote here years ago about the "M's"?

Something like:

Of the 600 built 1500 survive.........

Bob
Plain Jane   55 BN1

Awgertoo at aol.com wrote:
> Tadek--
>  
> Just because it says it is an M does not mean it really is one.  I am  
> scrupulous about calling my 100 LeMans just what it is--others are not so (just  
> last week some BN1 owner felt it proper to cal his car an M because it had  
> apparently been modified to M-specs.  In any cae it thus it is  entirely 
> possible/probable that this is simply a non-M car.
>  
> Best--Michael Oritt. 100 LeMans
> ----------------------------------------

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Fri Nov  6 12:40:30 2009
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:40:30 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
In-Reply-To: <d06.63b97eac.3825c570@aol.com>
Message-ID: <1B217B23CF1041EEBC0A3089BE765AE6@tm>

The current bid though is pretty high for an unfinished restoration...

________________________________________
From: Awgertoo at aol.com [mailto:Awgertoo at aol.com]
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 7:31 PM
To: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?

Tadek--
 
Just because it says it is an M does not mean it really is one.  I am
scrupulous about calling my 100 LeMans just what it is--others are not so
(just last week some BN1 owner felt it proper to cal his car an M because it
had apparently been modified to M-specs.  In any cae it thus it is entirely
possible/probable that this is simply a non-M car.
 
Best--Michael Oritt. 100 LeMans
----------------------------------------
In a message dated 11/6/2009 12:31:23 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl writes:
There seems to be an M on ebay - http://tinyurl.com/yhbkvme

Can anyone explain why is the front X support not bent for cam exchange??..
 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov  6 13:05:33 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 20:05:33 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 parts in NH
Message-ID: <BAY112-W993BBE18C7EA46FA1F51BB8AF0@phx.gbl>

NFI



Austin Healey 3000 Body and car parts - $599 (Nashua NH.)

( no images)

http://nh.craigslist.org/pts/1451892182.html



shroud,

fenders,

Valve cover Aluminum finned

From insptwo at msn.com  Fri Nov  6 13:32:47 2009
From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:32:47 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Eurpoean request
Message-ID: <COL109-W651F6915FC1D88635B7DF9ADAF0@phx.gbl>

I have received a request from Portugal concerning an attempt to get new
wheels for a 1969 Sprite. Is there anyone on the list, from Europe, that I can
forward this email to who might be able to help this gentleman out.

Bill

BJ7

Healey-Marque Classified ads Mgr.

From insptwo at msn.com  Fri Nov  6 13:35:50 2009
From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:35:50 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W38B9D1371274E239D92171B8AF0@phx.gbl>
References: <d06.63b97eac.3825c570@aol.com>
Message-ID: <COL109-W600F28578061C07FA6A23CADAF0@phx.gbl>

Any way to check with the 100M Registry to see if this is true?

Bill

BJ7

> From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 19:18:42 +0000
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
>
> though, it is being advertized as:
>
> "1956 Austin Healey 100M Factory car with Heritage certificate ,all numbers
> matching ,100 M Registry and California clear Title."
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > Just because it says it is an M does not mean it really is one. I am
> > scrupulous about calling my 100 LeMans just what it is--others are not so
> (just
> > last week some BN1 owner felt it proper to cal his car an M because it
had
> > apparently been modified to M-specs. In any cae it thus it is entirely
> > possible/probable that this is simply a non-M car.
> >
> > Best--Michael Oritt. 100 LeMans

From comkanuk at cgocable.ca  Fri Nov  6 14:18:24 2009
From: comkanuk at cgocable.ca (gilbert gauthier)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:18:24 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
In-Reply-To: <1B217B23CF1041EEBC0A3089BE765AE6@tm>
References: <1B217B23CF1041EEBC0A3089BE765AE6@tm>
Message-ID: <978A5BA0-1DF6-47A1-A133-235901211A5C@cgocable.ca>

I ask the guy how come the brace were not bent and he told me that
they were bent when they were not a real factory  M.



Some are real one some are not as we can see .


giby

  Looking for a M  with good history at an affordable and realistic
price :-)






Le 09-11-06 ` 14:40, Tadeusz Malkiewicz a icrit :

> The current bid though is pretty high for an unfinished restoration...
>
> ________________________________________
> From: Awgertoo at aol.com [mailto:Awgertoo at aol.com]
> Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 7:31 PM
> To: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
>
> Tadek--
>
> Just because it says it is an M does not mean it really is one.  I am
> scrupulous about calling my 100 LeMans just what it is--others are
> not so
> (just last week some BN1 owner felt it proper to cal his car an M
> because it
> had apparently been modified to M-specs.  In any cae it thus it is
> entirely
> possible/probable that this is simply a non-M car.
>
> Best--Michael Oritt. 100 LeMans
> ----------------------------------------
> In a message dated 11/6/2009 12:31:23 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl writes:
> There seems to be an M on ebay - http://tinyurl.com/yhbkvme
>
> Can anyone explain why is the front X support not bent for cam
> exchange??..
>
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Fri Nov  6 14:32:25 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:32:25 EST
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
Message-ID: <d3f.4e947638.3825efe9@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/6/2009 3:30:16 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
robertlarson at att.net writes:

What was  the great quote here years ago about the "M's"?

Something  like:

Of the 600 built 1500  survive.........

Bob



Exactly--
 
Michael

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Fri Nov  6 14:40:36 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:40:36 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Eurpoean request
In-Reply-To: <COL109-W651F6915FC1D88635B7DF9ADAF0@phx.gbl>
References: <COL109-W651F6915FC1D88635B7DF9ADAF0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4AF497D4.5000409@chello.nl>

This may be a difficult one as the bolt pattern is 4x4" which is not 
very common, it was used on:
Sprite/Midget, Mini, Vauxhall Viva/Firenza/Magnum HC, Morris Minor, 
Hillman/Sunbeam Imp, Chevrolet Vega (I think), Jensen Healey, Panther 
Kalista? and perhaps a few others.
The best bet would be Minilite in the UK. The wheel style of the alloys 
would suit the car and they can produce the proper bolt pattern, 
wheelsize and ET or off set.
Cheers,
Kees Oudesluijs



insptwo at msn.com schreef:
> I have received a request from Portugal concerning an attempt to get new
> wheels for a 1969 Sprite. Is there anyone on the list, from Europe, that I can
> forward this email to who might be able to help this gentleman out.
>
> Bill
>
> BJ7
>
> Healey-Marque Classified ads Mgr.
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Fri Nov  6 14:49:13 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:49:13 EST
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
Message-ID: <d04.6545a81d.3825f3d9@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/6/2009 3:07:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
robertduquette at sympatico.ca writes:

though,  it is being advertized as:

"1956 Austin Healey 100M Factory car with  Heritage certificate ,all numbers
matching ,100 M Registry and California  clear  Title."
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------


I assume this is referring to Bill Meade's "100 M Registry".  
 
To my knowledge Bill does NOT maintain a registry that certifies which  
cars are actually authentic M cars (the so-called 640).  It would be  nice if 
that were the purpose of the registry but in fact it serves as  a 
profit-center for Bill.  Cars are listed on his Registry if they  register and pay a 
fee.  Some cars are no doubt real M's and some are  cars that have been 
"converted to "M" specs by owners.  In fact my  1954 BN1 LeMans may be found 
mentioned in the roles of Bill's  registry simply because I chose to send him the 
money (I really liked the  Registry grill badge!).  But I was very clear to 
say that my car is  simply a BN1 LeMans that had been converted to M specs 
by the original  owner in about 1956-1957, though I doubt that the owners of 
all the  cars on the registry may have been as scrupulous. 
 
I'm not being critical of Bill Meade's effort but I think his "Registry"  
may invite abuse as simply saying that a car is "On the 100 M Registry" is  
not a guarantee of authenticity.  Bottomline--M=MONEY!!!
 
Best--Michael  Oritt      

From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com  Fri Nov  6 14:49:27 2009
From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:49:27 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
In-Reply-To: <COL109-W600F28578061C07FA6A23CADAF0@phx.gbl>
References: <d06.63b97eac.3825c570@aol.com>
	<COL109-W600F28578061C07FA6A23CADAF0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF4F7F@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>

Btw. I never understood/understand the hype about these Warwick kit
modified Healey 100s.
For me they are 100s with some sportive extras. The way the kit was
installed was not very professionally done (bended cross brace etc.) and
the cars had, except the additions known, no upgrading which makes them
really interesting for a collector. No real hightech installed, just a
modkit fitted what every normal garage could do.
So for me this glorification of these 100Ms it really something I cannot
share.
But that's just my personal opinion.
Josef Eckert
Konigswinter/GERMANY

From bspidell at comcast.net  Fri Nov  6 15:24:27 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:24:27 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
In-Reply-To: <978A5BA0-1DF6-47A1-A133-235901211A5C@cgocable.ca>
Message-ID: <483720168.5137811257546267527.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

Is it just me, or do the louvers on the bonnet--and possibly the bonnet itself--appear incorrect; i.e. too far apart? I'm working from memory, but on our M I think the louvers are closer together. 


Cheers, 
Bob (whose dad found a factory 100M in the local newspaper and bought it--bless his heart) 


-------------------------------- 
Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA 



I ask the guy how come the brace were not bent and he told me that 
they were bent when they were not a real factory M. 



Some are real one some are not as we can see . 


giby 

Looking for a M with good history at an affordable and realistic 
price :-) 

From e-wilkins at cox.net  Fri Nov  6 15:44:41 2009
From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:44:41 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
In-Reply-To: <d04.6545a81d.3825f3d9@aol.com>
References: <d04.6545a81d.3825f3d9@aol.com>
Message-ID: <14C57BD6-A287-4B1E-AC69-1C577E65E5EB@cox.net>

Could the heritage cert. have valuable info?

Are the pistons and all correct?


On Nov 6, 2009, at 1:49 PM, Awgertoo at aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 11/6/2009 3:07:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> robertduquette at sympatico.ca writes:
>
> though,  it is being advertized as:
>
> "1956 Austin Healey 100M Factory car with  Heritage certificate ,all  
> numbers
> matching ,100 M Registry and California  clear  Title."
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> -----------
>
>
> I assume this is referring to Bill Meade's "100 M Registry".
>
> To my knowledge Bill does NOT maintain a registry that certifies which
> cars are actually authentic M cars (the so-called 640).  It would  
> be  nice if
> that were the purpose of the registry but in fact it serves as  a
> profit-center for Bill.  Cars are listed on his Registry if they   
> register and pay a
> fee.  Some cars are no doubt real M's and some are  cars that have  
> been
> "converted to "M" specs by owners.  In fact my  1954 BN1 LeMans may  
> be found
> mentioned in the roles of Bill's  registry simply because I chose to  
> send him the
> money (I really liked the  Registry grill badge!).  But I was very  
> clear to
> say that my car is  simply a BN1 LeMans that had been converted to M  
> specs
> by the original  owner in about 1956-1957, though I doubt that the  
> owners of
> all the  cars on the registry may have been as scrupulous.
>
> I'm not being critical of Bill Meade's effort but I think his  
> "Registry"
> may invite abuse as simply saying that a car is "On the 100 M  
> Registry" is
> not a guarantee of authenticity.  Bottomline--M=MONEY!!!
>
> Best--Michael  Oritt
> _______________________________________________
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From alexmm at roadrunner.com  Fri Nov  6 16:40:51 2009
From: alexmm at roadrunner.com (Alex)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 18:40:51 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 parts in NH
References: <BAY112-W993BBE18C7EA46FA1F51BB8AF0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <90F4F78E64A74D03A7F1E6F5E0F347B7@atc0f226cd3237>

This guy is disingenuous. When my friend got to his location to see the 
shroud, he wanted $800 for it---alone!

He wouldn't send photos, and it turned out the shroud was in poor condition.

== 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

ROBERT: Please forward to the reflector list. Thanks. 


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From Healey100M at gmail.com  Fri Nov  6 16:44:43 2009
From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 18:44:43 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
In-Reply-To: <d04.6545a81d.3825f3d9@aol.com>
References: <d04.6545a81d.3825f3d9@aol.com>
Message-ID: <7B7A3014-5A72-4A50-91D8-17B2CC00DBC6@gmail.com>

Actually Meade's registry did distinguish between factory built cars  
and converted cars according too his Membership Directory dated 1998.

Factory Produced Cars were "F" numbers in the registry, Early Pre-Post  
Production Converted Cars were "E-C numbers, and Post Production  
Converted Cars were "C" numbers.

This was the last Membership Directory I ever got and the Newsletters  
stopped in late 1990's. No real communication since that time. Only  
time I had communication with the Registry was 4-5 years ago when I  
checked out a car and told my membership had lapsed and I could re-up  
for $20. I was told to just send him $20 every year with no  
notification to keep membership active.  ?????

This Registry has always been a mystery to me and prefer to have my  
car listed with Rich Chrysler's registry.

Randy

Randy Hicks
'56 100M
'55 BN1 Dealer LeMans
'62 BN7 MkII
'65 BJ8
'53 MGTD
Healey100M at gmail.com







On Nov 6, 2009, at 4:49 PM, Awgertoo at aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 11/6/2009 3:07:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> robertduquette at sympatico.ca writes:
>
> though,  it is being advertized as:
>
> "1956 Austin Healey 100M Factory car with  Heritage certificate ,all  
> numbers
> matching ,100 M Registry and California  clear  Title."
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> -----------
>
>
> I assume this is referring to Bill Meade's "100 M Registry".
>
> To my knowledge Bill does NOT maintain a registry that certifies which
> cars are actually authentic M cars (the so-called 640).  It would  
> be  nice if
> that were the purpose of the registry but in fact it serves as  a
> profit-center for Bill.  Cars are listed on his Registry if they   
> register and pay a
> fee.  Some cars are no doubt real M's and some are  cars that have  
> been
> "converted to "M" specs by owners.  In fact my  1954 BN1 LeMans may  
> be found
> mentioned in the roles of Bill's  registry simply because I chose to  
> send him the
> money (I really liked the  Registry grill badge!).  But I was very  
> clear to
> say that my car is  simply a BN1 LeMans that had been converted to M  
> specs
> by the original  owner in about 1956-1957, though I doubt that the  
> owners of
> all the  cars on the registry may have been as scrupulous.
>
> I'm not being critical of Bill Meade's effort but I think his  
> "Registry"
> may invite abuse as simply saying that a car is "On the 100 M  
> Registry" is
> not a guarantee of authenticity.  Bottomline--M=MONEY!!!
>
> Best--Michael  Oritt
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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From jessmd1 at comcast.net  Fri Nov  6 16:50:21 2009
From: jessmd1 at comcast.net (Jess Power)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:50:21 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] aluminum gas tank
Message-ID: <B30E6D5B-068A-45D5-B0AE-316C9813EFEE@comcast.net>

  I have a new aluminum gas tank and the gas line is a brass fitting  
with a ferrel.Do I need pipe joint compound or plumber's tape?

From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Fri Nov  6 16:50:42 2009
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:50:42 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
In-Reply-To: <0E6A397FBD9A440182DCCCB547E87B1A@tm>
References: <0E6A397FBD9A440182DCCCB547E87B1A@tm>
Message-ID: <751d05480911061550i59103242o618122485261fbb3@mail.gmail.com>

Tadek and All,

I have personally looked at dozens of Factory 100M's and back when Bill Wood
had the list of Factory M's he wood confirm those that I found for various
buyers.  I can tell you from personal experience there are several reasons
that the X brace will not be bent on a genuine Facory M.

According to either Roger Menedue, the standing practice at Warwick when the
M's were built was to undo the front engine mounts and then jack the engine
up slightly and then slide the canshaft in, since the X brace was in the
way. However, as the story goes, if Geoff Healey was not in the shop to
supervise, the mechanics would save time and bend the brace to one side
instead.  I believe that this story comes from Reid Trummel via Roger and
possibly Geoff.

I can personally confirm several Factory M's with *NO* bend in the X brace.

I found a car in San Diego some years back and the X brace on first
inspection did not appear to be bent. However when I examined the car
closer, it had been hit at some point in the past in the front and
apparently the body shop, not knowing any better, had straightened the bend
in the X brace when they did the repairs

Cheers,

Curt Arndt
AH Concours Committee

On Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 8:56 AM, Tadeusz Malkiewicz <
tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl> wrote:

There seems to be an M on ebay - http://tinyurl.com/yhbkvme
>
> *Can anyone explain why is the front X support not bent for cam
> exchange??.*.
>
> Best, Tadek
> _______________________________________________

From bertvanbrande at yahoo.com  Fri Nov  6 16:52:03 2009
From: bertvanbrande at yahoo.com (Bert Van Brande)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:52:03 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
In-Reply-To: <14C57BD6-A287-4B1E-AC69-1C577E65E5EB@cox.net>
Message-ID: <571794.55845.qm@web110205.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

As pointed out already, do your homework on this one.
'Buy the seller' before you 'buy the car'.

email me off list if you need more information.

Bert

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Fri Nov  6 16:57:53 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 18:57:53 EST
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
Message-ID: <cc6.5cbc47ef.38261201@aol.com>

Hi Randy--
 
I felt there was some "gray area" esp. since the documentation was supplied 
 by the registratnt--that being you and me--who paid the money.  I'll try 
to  dig out my file but do not recall the "F-EC-C" designations though that 
would  have been a good idea.
 
I too was quite disappointed that there was never anything else sent except 
 for the initial "Directory"--no effort to keep the community aware of the  
current status so how authoritative can it be?  A directory and the  M-spec 
brochure printed on a couple of pieces of yellow paper isn't much  for 
$20.00 but I was young and wanted the badge--which is a nice item and graces  
the grill of my (LeMans) car--and BTW don't you think such a  badge tends to 
mislead an observer into thinking that the car bearing  it might be an M?
 
My car is also registered with Rich--for free.
 
Best--Michael Oritt
-----------------------------------------------    
 
In a message dated 11/6/2009 6:45:02 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
Healey100M at gmail.com writes:

Actually  Meade's registry did distinguish between factory built cars  
and  converted cars according too his Membership Directory dated  1998.

Factory Produced Cars were "F" numbers in the registry, Early  Pre-Post  
Production Converted Cars were "E-C numbers, and Post  Production  
Converted Cars were "C" numbers.

This was the last  Membership Directory I ever got and the Newsletters  
stopped in late  1990's. No real communication since that time. Only  
time I had  communication with the Registry was 4-5 years ago when I  
checked out  a car and told my membership had lapsed and I could re-up  
for $20. I  was told to just send him $20 every year with no  
notification to  keep membership active.  ?????

This Registry has always been a  mystery to me and prefer to have my  
car listed with Rich Chrysler's  registry.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov  6 17:14:38 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:14:38 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 parts in NH
In-Reply-To: <90F4F78E64A74D03A7F1E6F5E0F347B7@atc0f226cd3237>
References: <BAY112-W993BBE18C7EA46FA1F51BB8AF0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W16D34358B5F950AE8D9D1CB8AE0@phx.gbl>

Sorry, just found it on the web.



there's a reflector list?  :)

> From: alexmm at roadrunner.com
>
> This guy is disingenuous. When my friend got to his location to see the
> shroud, he wanted $800 for it---alone!
>
> He wouldn't send photos, and it turned out the shroud was in poor
condition.
>
> == 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
>
> ROBERT: Please forward to the reflector list. Thanks.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov  6 17:19:29 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:19:29 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
In-Reply-To: <14C57BD6-A287-4B1E-AC69-1C577E65E5EB@cox.net>
References: <d04.6545a81d.3825f3d9@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W46D7A1011E54B9BB118BCAB8AE0@phx.gbl>

A heritage certificate is done without anyone seeing the car.  You just send
them a VIN and money and they print out a certificate for that car.








> CC: robertduquette at sympatico.ca; healeys at autox.team.net
> From: e-wilkins at cox.net
>
>
> Could the heritage cert. have valuable info?
>
> Are the pistons and all correct?
>
>
> On Nov 6, 2009, at 1:49 PM, Awgertoo at aol.com wrote:
>
> > In a message dated 11/6/2009 3:07:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> > robertduquette at sympatico.ca writes:
> >
> > though, it is being advertized as:
> >
> > "1956 Austin Healey 100M Factory car with Heritage certificate ,all
> > numbers
> > matching ,100 M Registry and California clear Title."
> >
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> >
> > I assume this is referring to Bill Meade's "100 M Registry".
> >
> > To my knowledge Bill does NOT maintain a registry that certifies which
> > cars are actually authentic M cars (the so-called 640). It would
> > be nice if
> > that were the purpose of the registry but in fact it serves as a
> > profit-center for Bill. Cars are listed on his Registry if they
> > register and pay a
> > fee. Some cars are no doubt real M's and some are cars that have
> > been
> > "converted to "M" specs by owners. In fact my 1954 BN1 LeMans may
> > be found
> > mentioned in the roles of Bill's registry simply because I chose to
> > send him the
> > money (I really liked the Registry grill badge!). But I was very
> > clear to
> > say that my car is simply a BN1 LeMans that had been converted to M
> > specs
> > by the original owner in about 1956-1957, though I doubt that the
> > owners of
> > all the cars on the registry may have been as scrupulous.
> >
> > I'm not being critical of Bill Meade's effort but I think his
> > "Registry"
> > may invite abuse as simply saying that a car is "On the 100 M
> > Registry" is
> > not a guarantee of authenticity. Bottomline--M=MONEY!!!
> >
> > Best--Michael Oritt

From jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au  Fri Nov  6 18:34:29 2009
From: jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au (John & Kerry Rowe)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:34:29 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] aluminum gas tank
In-Reply-To: <B30E6D5B-068A-45D5-B0AE-316C9813EFEE@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <20091107013430.JGAL1743.nschwotgx01p.mx.bigpond.com@rowe4323ef3cc5>

Jess
Neither. The ferrel provided it has the correct fittings with it makes a
perfect seal both for pressure or vacuum
John Rowe Qld Australia
BN1 BT7

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Jess Power
Sent: Saturday, 7 November 2009 9:50 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] aluminum gas tank

  I have a new aluminum gas tank and the gas line is a brass fitting  
with a ferrel.Do I need pipe joint compound or plumber's tape?
_______________________________________________

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Fri Nov  6 19:06:59 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:06:59 EST
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
Message-ID: <bcb.5ece65fb.38263043@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/6/2009 8:07:55 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
robertduquette at sympatico.ca writes:

A  heritage certificate is done without anyone seeing the car.  You just  
send
them a VIN and money and they print out a certificate for that  car.




And they are not always accurate.
 
Best--Michael Oritt

From johnlink1 at comcast.net  Fri Nov  6 19:08:27 2009
From: johnlink1 at comcast.net (John Linkosky)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:08:27 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on Ebay
Message-ID: <003a01ca5f4f$31e9c720$95bd5560$@net>

I just looked at the auction and with bidder identities kept private, no one
can tell who is bidding or how many times the same bidders have bid. I bet
the car doesn't meet reserve. I am always suspicious of shill bidding when
bidder identities are kept private. With the way ebay scrambles the identity
of bidders now, there is no reason to keep identities private. The old
excuse used to be that those with similar products/cars for sale would snipe
the identities of the bidders and try to sell their car to them. Not a valid
reason anymore. John

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Fri Nov  6 19:22:15 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:22:15 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
References: <cc6.5cbc47ef.38261201@aol.com>
Message-ID: <9CD5A50C89E243239D5E10EA0A601683@LIFEBOOK>

Hello all,

Meanwhile we're documenting all the "factory  M's" as such on the Hundred 
Registry if they can substantiate with the BMIHT certificate, etc. Within 
the last year, BMIHT has opened up their services a bit and will check one 
or two basic items like this free of charge per individual. So if you have 
or find that your car is a "confirmed" factory M, or otherwise for that 
matter, please let me know so we can all keep our Hundred Registry up to 
date and as accurate as possible.
BTW, we're up to over 2800 cars registered now, thanks to all of your input.

Rich Chrysler
North American Hundred Registrar


Michael Oritt wrote:<snip>
> My car is also registered with Rich--for free.

>
Randy Hicks wrote: <snip>
 This Registry has always been a  mystery to me and prefer to have my
> car listed with Rich Chrysler's  registry.

From m.brouillette at comcast.net  Fri Nov  6 19:51:18 2009
From: m.brouillette at comcast.net (m.brouillette at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:51:18 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 parts in NH
In-Reply-To: <90F4F78E64A74D03A7F1E6F5E0F347B7@atc0f226cd3237>
Message-ID: <1971970027.384221257562278144.JavaMail.root@sz0097a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

I too talked to this guy, and passed on his stuff.  He's had this ad up in the NH Craiglist on and off for at least 6 months.

Mike B
59 BT7
Bedford, NH


----- Original Message -----
From: "Alex" <alexmm at roadrunner.com>
To: robertduquette at sympatico.ca, "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 6, 2009 6:40:51 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 3000 parts in NH

This guy is disingenuous. When my friend got to his location to see the 
shroud, he wanted $800 for it---alone!

He wouldn't send photos, and it turned out the shroud was in poor condition.

== 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

ROBERT: Please forward to the reflector list. Thanks. 


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From ynotink at msn.com  Fri Nov  6 21:20:04 2009
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:20:04 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
In-Reply-To: <0E6A397FBD9A440182DCCCB547E87B1A@tm>
References: <0E6A397FBD9A440182DCCCB547E87B1A@tm>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W217D10160FD7C8F72EEAE0A5AE0@phx.gbl>

I suppose the body shop may have straightened it...? It does have the right
shroud support though.
But $47K!
Bill Lawrence

> From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:56:36 +0100
> Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
>
> There seems to be an M on ebay - http://tinyurl.com/yhbkvme
>
> Can anyone explain why is the front X support not bent for cam exchange??..
>
> I wonder what will it go up to..
>
> Best, Tadek
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From ynotink at msn.com  Fri Nov  6 21:27:55 2009
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:27:55 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
In-Reply-To: <4AF47B89.5020807@att.net>
References: <d06.63b97eac.3825c570@aol.com> <4AF47B89.5020807@att.net>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W189360ED6A17651CDFF556A5AE0@phx.gbl>

It's getting so the "plain janes" are the rare ones.

Bill LawrenceBN1 #554
> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:39:53 -0500
> From: robertlarson at att.net
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
>
> What was the great quote here years ago about the "M's"?
>
> Something like:
>
> Of the 600 built 1500 survive.........
>
> Bob
> Plain Jane   55 BN1
>
> Awgertoo at aol.com wrote:
> > Tadek--
> >
> > Just because it says it is an M does not mean it really is one.  I am
> > scrupulous about calling my 100 LeMans just what it is--others are not so
(just
> > last week some BN1 owner felt it proper to cal his car an M because it had
> > apparently been modified to M-specs.  In any cae it thus it is  entirely
> > possible/probable that this is simply a non-M car.
> >
> > Best--Michael Oritt. 100 LeMans
> > ----------------------------------------
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sat Nov  7 00:13:51 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:13:51 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
In-Reply-To: <BAY144-W189360ED6A17651CDFF556A5AE0@phx.gbl>
References: <d06.63b97eac.3825c570@aol.com> <4AF47B89.5020807@att.net>
	<BAY144-W189360ED6A17651CDFF556A5AE0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911062313i6175de34l56eca695596c77ef@mail.gmail.com>

I gotta plain jane BN1...  Don't want the extra power, I have an Austin gearbox!



On 11/7/09, WILLIAM B LAWRENCE <ynotink at msn.com> wrote:
> It's getting so the "plain janes" are the rare ones.
>
> Bill LawrenceBN1 #554
>> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:39:53 -0500
>> From: robertlarson at att.net
>> To: healeys at autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
>>
>> What was the great quote here years ago about the "M's"?
>>
>> Something like:
>>
>> Of the 600 built 1500 survive.........
>>
>> Bob
>> Plain Jane   55 BN1
>>
>> Awgertoo at aol.com wrote:
>> > Tadek--
>> >
>> > Just because it says it is an M does not mean it really is one.  I am
>> > scrupulous about calling my 100 LeMans just what it is--others are not
>> > so
> (just
>> > last week some BN1 owner felt it proper to cal his car an M because it
>> > had
>> > apparently been modified to M-specs.  In any cae it thus it is  entirely
>> > possible/probable that this is simply a non-M car.
>> >
>> > Best--Michael Oritt. 100 LeMans
>> > ----------------------------------------
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-- 
Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8

From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Sat Nov  7 01:55:22 2009
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:55:22 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
In-Reply-To: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF4F7F@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
References: <d06.63b97eac.3825c570@aol.com>
	<COL109-W600F28578061C07FA6A23CADAF0@phx.gbl>
	<6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF4F7F@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
Message-ID: <YXzu9zC6XT9KFwpS@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Josef

Let me wade in here but before I do you need to know that I have a BN1 
Le Mans that has almost everything that was available from the Donald 
Healey Motor Company very early on. My provenance is estimated at around 
90% due to both Donald and Bic confirming that they knew the original 
owner well but on the other hand I do not have a receipt for the 
original work because there might not have been one. It does however 
have a Healey badge on the boot not Austin-Healey or Austin of England. 
This was claimed to have been fitted at Donald Healey Motor Company.

Regarding Warwick kits there were not I understand any such things. Most 
kits were marketed by BMC under a BMC part number. The Warwick parts 
were not numbered using BMC notation but Healey's own starting with 'H'.

'H' parts could be bought as required and maybe some came naturally 
together and therefore could I suppose be considered a kit.

However I can agree with you up to point that a BN2M or cars modified to 
this level are a bit of a hype because all we are talking about is the 
engine modifications that were just a subset of what was originally 
available for the BN1.

The point that is being missed here is that early owners were keen to 
bring their cars up to the same specification as those that did so well 
in the Le Mans race. Donald saw a marketing opportunity here and offered 
all and perhaps more items to early BN1 owners. These were much more 
than just the engine modifications and included such things as different 
rear axle and overdrive ratios, larger fuel tanks, modified suspension 
etc.

Owners often sent their car to Warwick to have these changes carried and 
a strong racing group resulted.

Incidentally a louvered bonnet was not offered in the early days. The Le 
Mans race cars did not have these. All they had as Roger told me, was a 
block of wood to keep the bonnet a bit open at the rear.

Obviously I have to disagree with your view. A car that had received the 
personal attention of Donald must be of more interest than a BN2 that 
has been modified in recent years.

Regards

>Btw. I never understood/understand the hype about these Warwick kit
>modified Healey 100s.

-- 
John Harper

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Sat Nov  7 05:57:25 2009
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:57:25 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
In-Reply-To: <mailman.21320.1257578046.3240.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <6D81910FEE6C4A81AE85EE495060B0A5@tm>

Rich,

And how many of these 2800 are M? 
(Hopefully less then 640 :-) )

Tadek

Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:22:15 -0500
From: "Rich C" <richchrysler at quickclic.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
To: <Awgertoo at aol.com>, <Healey100M at gmail.com>
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Message-ID: <9CD5A50C89E243239D5E10EA0A601683 at LIFEBOOK>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
	reply-type=original

Hello all,

Meanwhile we're documenting all the "factory  M's" as such on the Hundred
Registry if they can substantiate with the BMIHT certificate, etc. Within
the last year, BMIHT has opened up their services a bit and will check one
or two basic items like this free of charge per individual. So if you have
or find that your car is a "confirmed" factory M, or otherwise for that
matter, please let me know so we can all keep our Hundred Registry up to
date and as accurate as possible.
BTW, we're up to over 2800 cars registered now, thanks to all of your input.

Rich Chrysler
North American Hundred Registrar

From healey2004 at yahoo.com  Sat Nov  7 06:58:15 2009
From: healey2004 at yahoo.com (Bill Poff)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:58:15 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Louvered 100 bonnet
Message-ID: <931692.44534.qm@web35503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

A few years ago I remember that someone on the list had invested in louver dies to press the original 100M louvers and was offering this service. Anyone know if this service is still available and who to contact?

Bill
100
100M

From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Sat Nov  7 07:36:52 2009
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:36:52 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Louvered 100 bonnet
In-Reply-To: <931692.44534.qm@web35503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <931692.44534.qm@web35503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <751d05480911070636m235fe964w5c2d077552e7fb93@mail.gmail.com>

Bill

Paul Schwartz of Orinda CA is this person.  He used to advertise in the
Healey magazines.

Curt

On Sat, Nov 7, 2009 at 5:58 AM, Bill Poff <healey2004 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> A few years ago I remember that someone on the list had invested in louver
> dies to press the original 100M louvers and was offering this service.
> Anyone know if this service is still available and who to contact?
>
> Bill
> 100
> 100M
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From glemon at neb.rr.com  Sat Nov  7 08:44:34 2009
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:44:34 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Louvered 100 bonnet
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Years ago I watched a History Channel Special on the Morgan, they showed how 
they made the louvered bonnets, pressing the louvers in one by one by hand, 
it looked like they basically eyeballed the placement and alignment of the 
louvers, does anyone know if the factory M louvers were made in a similar 
manner, or did they have a big multiple louver stamping machine?

Just curious, Greg Lemon

From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Sat Nov  7 08:51:40 2009
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:51:40 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Louvered 100 bonnet
In-Reply-To: <9F21B74A7D5747CFBFF6DA021FA67F26@GregPC>
References: <931692.44534.qm@web35503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Greg,

I don't know for certain but think about it for a moment, a HUGE expense to
produce a multiple louvered die for an inexpensive, extremely limited
production car.  Just over 1,000 bonnets louvered.

This was after all England just after the war.

Cheers

Curt

On Sat, Nov 7, 2009 at 7:44 AM, Greg Lemon <glemon at neb.rr.com> wrote:

> Years ago I watched a History Channel Special on the Morgan, they showed
> how they made the louvered bonnets, pressing the louvers in one by one by
> hand, it looked like they basically eyeballed the placement and alignment of
> the louvers, does anyone know if the factory M louvers were made in a
> similar manner, or did they have a big multiple louver stamping machine?
>
> Just curious, Greg Lemon

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Sat Nov  7 09:04:02 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:04:02 EST
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
Message-ID: <d1c.514db96c.3826f472@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/7/2009 5:03:11 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
ah at jharper.demon.co.uk writes:

Obviously I have to disagree with your view. A car that had  received the 
personal attention of Donald must be of more interest than a  BN2 that 
has been modified in recent  years.




Another interesting tidbit/point of view regarding the "M" cars that  
received this "special" treatment that might put things into perspective is to  
imagine a conversation such as this between DMH and Bic:  
 
With the decision having been made to bring out the 100-6 the marketing  
question Donald faced might be stated:  "How the Heck am I  going to get rid 
of these darn 640 four-cylinder cars????  Surely  no one will want to buy 
last year's model!"  
 
And then Bic said "Hey Dad I got a great idea--let's make them  into a 
special model, put on some jazzy stuff like a leather hood strap and  louvers, 
raise the HP a few by using a different piston and cam, and let's  be sure to 
put on one of those Cold Air Boxes that everyone is convinced  is the hot 
lick.  We may not make any extra money but at least we  won't be stuck with 
those cars."
 
And thus was born the much-vaunted 100M....
 
Best--Michael Oritt 
(NOT a Healey revisionist-historian, but one willing to engage in  logical 
speculation)

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Sat Nov  7 09:05:59 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:05:59 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Louvered 100 bonnet
Message-ID: <d69.5172cf31.3826f4e7@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/7/2009 9:34:08 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
healey2004 at yahoo.com writes:

A few  years ago I remember that someone on the list had invested in louver 
dies to  press the original 100M louvers and was offering this service. 
Anyone know if  this service is still available and who to contact?
--------------------------------------------


It was Paul Schwartz of Colorado.  His pattern was "correct" and BTW  there 
is nothing that looks worse to my eye than the wrong louver pattern.
 
Best--Michael Oritt

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Sat Nov  7 09:10:51 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:10:51 EST
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
Message-ID: <d37.5902218f.3826f60b@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/7/2009 3:03:56 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
healey.nut at gmail.com writes:

I gotta  plain jane BN1...  Don't want the extra power, I have an Austin  
gearbox!
-----------------------------


Some people speculate that a car such as that is destined for high value  
since most of them will soon have been grabbed up and made into M's.  Hang  
onto it.
 
Best--Michael Oritt

From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Sat Nov  7 09:42:36 2009
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:42:36 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd:  Louvered 100 bonnet
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References: <931692.44534.qm@web35503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Paul is from Orinda, CA

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Curt/Nancy Arndt <cnaarndt at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Nov 7, 2009 at 6:36 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Louvered 100 bonnet
To: Bill Poff <healey2004 at yahoo.com>
Cc: Healey List <healeys at autox.team.net>


Bill

Paul Schwartz of Orinda CA is this person.  He used to advertise in the
Healey magazines.

Curt


On Sat, Nov 7, 2009 at 5:58 AM, Bill Poff <healey2004 at yahoo.com> wrote:

A few years ago I remember that someone on the list had invested in louver
> dies to press the original 100M louvers and was offering this service.
> Anyone know if this service is still available and who to contact?
>
> Bill



> 100
> 100M

From bn1 at pacbell.net  Sat Nov  7 10:51:40 2009
From: bn1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:51:40 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
In-Reply-To: <d06.63b97eac.3825c570@aol.com>
References: <d06.63b97eac.3825c570@aol.com>
Message-ID: <4AF5B3AC.5010500@pacbell.net>

Ohhhhhhhh Mr. Oritt,

Here I thought we had settled our discussion amiably off List with you 
stating:  "Sorry for the unnecessary conflict." and attaching a picture 
of your 100 with some sort of a hardtop???

I don't know why you have to be surreptitious with "some BN1 owner" when 
everybody knows it's me, Bill Barnett from the South Left Coast USA or 
Mr. Bill to you.  Actually I'm glad you decided to drag this back out in 
public AGAIN because I would like to ask for the collective wisdom of 
our worldwide group.

In our off List correspondence I asked Mr. Oritt:  "What I originally 
questioned was how you decided that our cars should 'properly be called 
a 100 Lemans' and 'calling the car an M is wrong'.  Is this your 
nomenclature?  If so, who appointed you the authority?  If not, please 
direct me to your reference and I will publicly apologize to you.  If it 
is to be Lemans,  which of the three spellings you have used is 
correct?"  (LeMans or Le Mans)

Mr. Oritt chose to completely ignore my simple questions.  Can anyone on 
our List help bail him out?

Many thanks for your patience and with your help, we can put this much 
overworked terminology silliness to rest.

Bill
'53 Red Car


Awgertoo at aol.com wrote:
> Tadek--
>  
> Just because it says it is an M does not mean it really is one.  I am  
> scrupulous about calling my 100 LeMans just what it is--others are not so (just  
> last week some BN1 owner felt it proper to cal his car an M because it had  
> apparently been modified to M-specs.  In any cae it thus it is  entirely 
> possible/probable that this is simply a non-M car.
>  
> Best--Michael Oritt. 100 LeMans

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Sat Nov  7 13:22:49 2009
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:22:49 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Louvered 100 bonnet
In-Reply-To: <mailman.13.1257620401.8693.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <B5CF6BE3E7AE449AA709311DFD806539@tm>

Kilmartin also louvers bonnets - I got mine form them, looks pretty good..
Price was attractive too if you solve the shipping issue...

Best, tadek

From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov  7 14:18:17 2009
From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur)
Date: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:18:17 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] misc rubber stuff
In-Reply-To: <173126440911050850h55a486f1obb3f58e2d89726ec@mail.gmail.co
  m>
References: <173126440911050850h55a486f1obb3f58e2d89726ec@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20091107131612.020c04f8@pop.att.yahoo.com>

I don't know about an all inclusive kit but you can obtain some 
grommets from hardware stores and Steel Rubber Products has other 
rubber bits although they are not specifically listed for Healeys.

John

At 08:50 AM 11/5/2009 -0800, I Erbs wrote:
>.... Is there an all inclusive kit, or must
>I look for each type of kit. I have seen a firewall kit, but again, not a
>whole car.

From Healey100M at gmail.com  Sat Nov  7 15:00:12 2009
From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:00:12 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
In-Reply-To: <4AF5B3AC.5010500@pacbell.net>
References: <d06.63b97eac.3825c570@aol.com>
  <4AF5B3AC.5010500@pacbell.net>
Message-ID: <F5AB4161-F8C7-4423-8789-284DB77B64BF@gmail.com>

Oh, just to further muddy the water, my Heritage Certificate states:

"The B.M.I.H.T can confirm that this car is a genuine, factory built  
Austin Healey 100 M "Le Mans"."

Le Mans being in quotes and a space between Le & Mans.

Doesn't that help?  :-)

Randy

Randy Hicks
'56 100M "Le Mans"
'55 BN1 Dealer "Le Mans"
'62 BN7 MkII
'65 BJ8
'53 MGTD
Healey100M at gmail.com







On Nov 7, 2009, at 12:51 PM, Mr. Bill wrote:

> Ohhhhhhhh Mr. Oritt,
>
> Here I thought we had settled our discussion amiably off List with you
> stating:  "Sorry for the unnecessary conflict." and attaching a  
> picture
> of your 100 with some sort of a hardtop???
>
> I don't know why you have to be surreptitious with "some BN1 owner"  
> when
> everybody knows it's me, Bill Barnett from the South Left Coast USA or
> Mr. Bill to you.  Actually I'm glad you decided to drag this back  
> out in
> public AGAIN because I would like to ask for the collective wisdom of
> our worldwide group.
>
> In our off List correspondence I asked Mr. Oritt:  "What I originally
> questioned was how you decided that our cars should 'properly be  
> called
> a 100 Lemans' and 'calling the car an M is wrong'.  Is this your
> nomenclature?  If so, who appointed you the authority?  If not, please
> direct me to your reference and I will publicly apologize to you.   
> If it
> is to be Lemans,  which of the three spellings you have used is
> correct?"  (LeMans or Le Mans)
>
> Mr. Oritt chose to completely ignore my simple questions.  Can  
> anyone on
> our List help bail him out?
>
> Many thanks for your patience and with your help, we can put this much
> overworked terminology silliness to rest.
>
> Bill
> '53 Red Car

From walt2727 at yahoo.com  Sat Nov  7 15:25:34 2009
From: walt2727 at yahoo.com (Walt Peterson)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 14:25:34 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 Wheel Change
Message-ID: <35672.43155.qm@web31407.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

 
What would it entail switching from wires to disc-type wheels? I like the
wires but after 40 plus years the splines & hubs are worn. I also like the
mini lite look & the saving of unsprung weight, the relative simplicity, etc.
Seems a spacer & some longer studs might work in the back, not sure about the
front. There are more and more events with vintage-friendly rules, and the
wheels would help there, too. What knowledge/experience do you have?
 
Thanks,
 
Walt
 
BT 7
Albatross
Jabro-buick

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sat Nov  7 16:36:25 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 07:36:25 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 Wheel Change
In-Reply-To: <35672.43155.qm@web31407.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <35672.43155.qm@web31407.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911071536h2d94fee1mb639303b721821de@mail.gmail.com>

Walt -

You can get the disc hubs for the front of your car (used) but if
unsprung weight is your concern, the disc conversion won't do much
because the front hubs (if you can find them) are very heavy.  Also
the hub, used, will probably be very expensive anyway.

If unsprung weght is the concern, the splined + splined minilites is
probably the way to go.

Alan





On 11/8/09, Walt Peterson <walt2727 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> What would it entail switching from wires to disc-type wheels? I like the
> wires but after 40 plus years the splines & hubs are worn. I also like the
> mini lite look & the saving of unsprung weight, the relative simplicity,
> etc.
> Seems a spacer & some longer studs might work in the back, not sure about
> the
> front. There are more and more events with vintage-friendly rules, and the
> wheels would help there, too. What knowledge/experience do you have?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Walt
>
> BT 7
> Albatross
> Jabro-buick
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'52 A90
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From jstmorris at yahoo.com  Sat Nov  7 18:04:57 2009
From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:04:57 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Louvered 100 bonnet
In-Reply-To: <931692.44534.qm@web35503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <622997.80644.qm@web30304.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hello Bill; 
 
The most recent information I have on Paul Schwartz is from March 2007.   He
used to advertise in the various Healey magazines about his louvering
service.   At that time the contact information was:  lucashly at aol.com    
1-925-254-5001   
 
Various updates are listed below.  I have not done a recent 411 Serach since
2007    
 
Good Luck.
 
--Scott Morris,  Simcoe, Ontario, Canada         '62 3000 MkII BT7;  '60 3000
MkI BN7
J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling,  Murphy Lives

 
Paul Schwartz
lucashly at aol.com             1-925-254-5001          March 2006          Dave
Russell 
lucashly at comcast.net  1-925-254-5001           April  2004
 
411 Search [March 22 2007]
Schwartz, Kay
19 el Rincon,  Orinda, CA 94563-2012
(925) 254-5001

--- On Sat, 11/7/09, Bill Poff <healey2004 at yahoo.com> wrote: << A few years
ago I remember that someone on the list had invested in louver dies to press
the original 100M louvers and was offering this service. Anyone know if this
service is still available and who to contact? >>
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From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Sat Nov  7 18:39:07 2009
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:39:07 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
In-Reply-To: <F5AB4161-F8C7-4423-8789-284DB77B64BF@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <135747.28483.qm@web37906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

4 Cylinder Listers,

I am not an M or a LeMans or a Le Mans guy so forgive the optimism here, but
it seems that all could be happy with '100M LeMans or '100M Le Mans', or????
As a Brit and knowing the Brits, I personally doubt that DH et al would have
formalized the name Le Mans as a factory authorised name - cos that if just
too FRENCH.  We all know that history book.
I suspect that the 'M' in Le Mans appealed to describe the spoken kit that
updraded production cars to the basic spec of the cars that ran at Le Mans.
Make sense to anyone?

Surely the multiple Healey books quoting DH et al should clearly show the real
name they used/intended, vs names that enthusiats tend to adopt after the fact
- eg the Ferrari Daytona - there never was a Ferrari Daytona as far as the
factory is concerned - it was simple a Ferrari 356GTB/4 - period.  The fans
gave it the Daytona name[another story]and it stuck permanently.

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



--- On Sat, 11/7/09, Randy Hicks <Healey100M at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Randy Hicks <Healey100M at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
> To: "Mr. Bill" <bn1 at pacbell.net>
> Cc: Awgertoo at aol.com, healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Saturday, November 7, 2009, 2:00 PM
> Oh, just to further muddy the water,
> my Heritage Certificate states:
>
> "The B.M.I.H.T can confirm that this car is a genuine,
> factory built Austin Healey 100 M "Le Mans"."
>
> Le Mans being in quotes and a space between Le & Mans.
>
> Doesn't that help?  :-)
>
> Randy
>
> Randy Hicks
> '56 100M "Le Mans"
> '55 BN1 Dealer "Le Mans"
> '62 BN7 MkII
> '65 BJ8
> '53 MGTD
> Healey100M at gmail.com

From bn1 at pacbell.net  Sat Nov  7 18:43:40 2009
From: bn1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:43:40 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
In-Reply-To: <F5AB4161-F8C7-4423-8789-284DB77B64BF@gmail.com>
References: <d06.63b97eac.3825c570@aol.com> <4AF5B3AC.5010500@pacbell.net>
	<F5AB4161-F8C7-4423-8789-284DB77B64BF@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4AF6224C.9070603@pacbell.net>

Many thx, Randy, that was the type of authority I was hoping would be 
cited.  It totally clears up everything.  ROTFLMAO!

At least we now know how to spell Le Mans, just like they do in France.

Back to more productive and less childish endeavors.

Bill
'53 Red Car ;-)

Randy Hicks wrote:
> Oh, just to further muddy the water, my Heritage Certificate states:
>
> "The B.M.I.H.T can confirm that this car is a genuine, factory built 
> Austin Healey 100 M "Le Mans"."
>
> Le Mans being in quotes and a space between Le & Mans.
>
> Doesn't that help?  :-)
>
> Randy
>
> Randy Hicks
> '56 100M "Le Mans"
> '55 BN1 Dealer "Le Mans"
> '62 BN7 MkII
> '65 BJ8
> '53 MGTD
> Healey100M at gmail.com

From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Sun Nov  8 06:08:01 2009
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 08:08:01 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 Wheel Change
References: <35672.43155.qm@web31407.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <000401ca6074$80987b70$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>

 What knowledge/experience do you have?


The archives has years of knowledge and experience while you are waiting for 
feedback.
Type in Mini light wheels or Panasport wheels..

Very expensive any way you go.   New W/W are 150.00  X 4, (painted) hubs are 
about the same.
New inner tubes,  Knock offs,   tires if needed.    But should last the life 
of the car if PM is done
properly.

Switch to disc wheels?    new front hubs,   Wheels,  Tires if needed, 
correct adaptors,  Prices very
of course.   Look in your Moss catalog,  and Dayton WW online to compare.

Mark

>
> Thanks,
>
> Walt
>
> BT 7
> Albatross
> Jabro-buick
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From al at bighealey.org  Sun Nov  8 07:26:25 2009
From: al at bighealey.org (Al Fuller)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 09:26:25 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Oil Change Frequency
In-Reply-To: <011501ca58c7$cfcdfd00$6f69f700$@net>
References: <DF7903EB790346139A888072923F8A91@DANSTROM>
	<4AE9DCB0.8040902@chello.nl> <011501ca58c7$cfcdfd00$6f69f700$@net>
Message-ID: <006201ca607f$89427ef0$9bc77cd0$@org>

My Toyota dealer changes my oil.  I went in last week, and the new sticker
has a 3000 mile interval (as usual).  The owner's manual says 7,500 miles.
I ignore the sticker and do it at 7,500 (the second trip odometer is great
for this...).

I hate to think like a lawyer, but there IS an argument that having/allowing
manufacturer representatives telling people they need oil changes at less
than half of the manufacturer's interval feels fraudulent.

Al Fuller
al at bighealey.org
'62 BT-7
'65 BJ-8
'85 Rx-7

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of John Sims
Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 2:44 PM
To: 'Oudesluys'; 'Dan Stromquist'
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oil Change Frequency

I have often wondered about that. Years ago, it was recommended to change
every 1,000 miles. Now new car manufacturers recommend every 7,500. But, the
quick change guys such as Jiffy Lube still put stickers on your car saying
to change every 3,000 miles. Since the car manufacturer holds my 10 year
100,000 mile power train warranty, I am following his directions. Now, with
an older engine, who really knows?

John Sims, BN6
Aberdeen, NJ
 
http://www.healey6.com

From fredwescoe at gmail.com  Sun Nov  8 07:58:40 2009
From: fredwescoe at gmail.com (Fred Wescoe)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 09:58:40 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Mechanic
Message-ID: <bf67ed500911080658m7e6614e6u7bb40779c4486748@mail.gmail.com>

Lister,

This is help for someone in the Lexington, Ky area who is not on the list.

Does anyone know of a competent mechanic, in the Lexington, KY area, who has
experience on British cars and can work on a 63 BJ7?  Everything from
ignition, carbs and transmission?

Thanks

From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Sun Nov  8 08:41:56 2009
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 07:41:56 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Oil Change Frequency
In-Reply-To: <006201ca607f$89427ef0$9bc77cd0$@org>
References: <DF7903EB790346139A888072923F8A91@DANSTROM>
	<4AE9DCB0.8040902@chello.nl> <011501ca58c7$cfcdfd00$6f69f700$@net>
	<006201ca607f$89427ef0$9bc77cd0$@org>
Message-ID: <a3b984e10911080741l2df9572dj360a76b038083664@mail.gmail.com>

While you may thing of them as the manufacturer's representatives, they are
not.  They are independent business that sell and service Toyota cars and
trucks.  As such then can tell a customer whatever they wish.
What the dealer tells the customer often makes the factory unhappy, but
there really isn't much they can do about it.
Rick (Who used to work for the factory, and now is a service manager at a
large dealership)
(PS We don't recommend 3K oil services at my store)


On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 6:26 AM, Al Fuller <al at bighealey.org> wrote:

> My Toyota dealer changes my oil.  I went in last week, and the new sticker
> has a 3000 mile interval (as usual).  The owner's manual says 7,500 miles.
> I ignore the sticker and do it at 7,500 (the second trip odometer is great
> for this...).
>
> I hate to think like a lawyer, but there IS an argument that
> having/allowing
> manufacturer representatives telling people they need oil changes at less
> than half of the manufacturer's interval feels fraudulent.

From billunc at gmail.com  Sun Nov  8 08:56:38 2009
From: billunc at gmail.com (Bill B)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 10:56:38 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] need window for wing driverside 1965 bj8
Message-ID: <35dbb5b40911080756p3d49517fp5c212800102d71fa@mail.gmail.com>

hello Healeyites:
had a mishap over the weekend and no longer have a wing window on driver
side 1965 bj8, anybody got an extra or know how to go about getting one? is
it possible to take frame to a auto glass store and get one?

appreciate any advise or insight

thanks in advance

Bill B
Charlotte

-- 
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cell: 704-408-2711

From al at bighealey.org  Sun Nov  8 09:32:08 2009
From: al at bighealey.org (Al Fuller)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 11:32:08 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Oil Change Frequency
In-Reply-To: <a3b984e10911080741l2df9572dj360a76b038083664@mail.gmail.com>
References: <DF7903EB790346139A888072923F8A91@DANSTROM>	
	<4AE9DCB0.8040902@chello.nl> <011501ca58c7$cfcdfd00$6f69f700$@net>	
	<006201ca607f$89427ef0$9bc77cd0$@org>
	<a3b984e10911080741l2df9572dj360a76b038083664@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <014901ca6091$057c3130$10749390$@org>

Hi, Richard:

 

Maybe I'm a little too literal for my own good, but I have to believe that
when a business stocks millions of dollars in inventory, sells me a $60,000
vehicle, makes legally binding representations, offers a warranty [perhaps
on behalf of the manufacturer - but offers it nonetheless], is responsible
for warranty repairs, recalls, etc., and is either the only or at least
primary contact between the manufacturer and literally thousands of
customers then they meet the definition of a "representative".

 

Anyway - I'm glad to hear that you aren't doing what my dealership is doing:
scaring people into needless oil changes.

 

Thanks for the exchange!

 

Al 

Al Fuller

al at bighealey.org

'62 BT-7

'65 BJ-8

'85 Rx-7

 

From: Richard Ewald [mailto:richard.ewald at gmail.com] 
Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2009 10:42 AM
To: Al Fuller
Cc: John Sims; Oudesluys; Dan Stromquist; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oil Change Frequency

 

While you may thing of them as the manufacturer's representatives, they are
not.  They are independent business that sell and service Toyota cars and
trucks.  As such then can tell a customer whatever they wish.
What the dealer tells the customer often makes the factory unhappy, but
there really isn't much they can do about it.
Rick (Who used to work for the factory, and now is a service manager at a
large dealership)
(PS We don't recommend 3K oil services at my store)



On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 6:26 AM, Al Fuller <al at bighealey.org> wrote:

My Toyota dealer changes my oil.  I went in last week, and the new sticker
has a 3000 mile interval (as usual).  The owner's manual says 7,500 miles.
I ignore the sticker and do it at 7,500 (the second trip odometer is great
for this...).

I hate to think like a lawyer, but there IS an argument that having/allowing
manufacturer representatives telling people they need oil changes at less
than half of the manufacturer's interval feels fraudulent.

From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Sun Nov  8 10:41:52 2009
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 09:41:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Oil Change Frequency
In-Reply-To: <006201ca607f$89427ef0$9bc77cd0$@org>
References: <DF7903EB790346139A888072923F8A91@DANSTROM>
	<4AE9DCB0.8040902@chello.nl> <011501ca58c7$cfcdfd00$6f69f700$@net>
	<006201ca607f$89427ef0$9bc77cd0$@org>
Message-ID: <489465.67199.qm@web83305.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

"oil is cheaper than metal " change your oil when it's dirty
________________________________
From: Al Fuller <al at bighealey.org>
To: John
Sims <ahbn6 at verizon.net>; Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl>; Dan Stromquist
<dan at warner-associates.com>
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Sun, November 8,
2009 6:26:25 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oil Change Frequency

My Toyota dealer
changes my oil.  I went in last week, and the new sticker
has a 3000 mile
interval (as usual).  The owner's manual says 7,500 miles.
I ignore the
sticker and do it at 7,500 (the second trip odometer is great
for this...).

I
hate to think like a lawyer, but there IS an argument that having/allowing
manufacturer representatives telling people they need oil changes at less
than
half of the manufacturer's interval feels fraudulent.

Al Fuller
al at bighealey.org
'62 BT-7
'65 BJ-8
'85 Rx-7

-----Original Message-----
From:
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On
Behalf Of John Sims
Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 2:44 PM
To: 'Oudesluys';
'Dan Stromquist'
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oil Change
Frequency

I have often wondered about that. Years ago, it was recommended to
change
every 1,000 miles. Now new car manufacturers recommend every 7,500.
But, the
quick change guys such as Jiffy Lube still put stickers on your car
saying
to change every 3,000 miles. Since the car manufacturer holds my 10
year
100,000 mile power train warranty, I am following his directions. Now,
with
an older engine, who really knows?

John Sims, BN6
Aberdeen, NJ
http://www.healey6.com
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Sun Nov  8 11:51:30 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 10:51:30 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Oil pan
Message-ID: <38FA2A31-2897-4028-87CE-C7CF025C7036@gmail.com>

Looking for a oil pan 3000MKI. Mine is very dented. Would like a  
better one. Posted this before and got advice on how to fix.  May go  
that route. But replacement. Is easy.

I Erbs
Sent from my iPod

From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Sun Nov  8 13:22:11 2009
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 20:22:11 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 Wheel Change
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0911071536h2d94fee1mb639303b721821de@mail.gmail.com>
References: <35672.43155.qm@web31407.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <COL106-W44D2026C277343C648B718C0AD0@phx.gbl>

Walt,
 I just weighed two front hubs for a 3000. The wire wheel hub with knock-off
weighs just over 7 pounds. The disc wheel hub weighs just over 7 pounds. They
weigh the same! And, I can guarantee you that a splined mini-lite wheel will
weigh a lot more that a bolt on mini-lite wheel. The major obstacle to
changing from wires to disc wheels is finding a set of 3000 front hubs.
However, I do have a set for sale. Contact me off list if you are interested.
  Richard Mayor


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From editorgary at aol.com  Sun Nov  8 16:40:13 2009
From: editorgary at aol.com (editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:40:13 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Oil Change intervals, redux
In-Reply-To: <mailman.17.1257706803.4341.healeys@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.17.1257706803.4341.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <8CC2EE3F3A8FD07-2E60-1E5D8@webmail-m073.sysops.aol.com>

Now,
with
an older engine, who really knows?



 This answer is easy: Most oil specialists will concur that it's not a good
idea to leave oil sitting in an engine for more than 12 months. With our
"older engines" it doesn't really matter how many miles can be driven before
doing an oil change. Instead, what matters is the time interval, and my
understanding of all the technical information is that oil should be changed
at a minimum of every 12 months, because otherwise it gets gummy, corroded,
corrupted, or whatever, and eventually does bad things to the engine, either
by sitting there or by being used after sitting there.

So, in the Healey, change the oil once a year just before the point when the
car is going to sit the longest (for most of us, that means in late fall)
before being used again. If you do drive your car more than a few thousand
miles a year, you might contemplate changing the filter more frequently.

That's my opinion, and I'm sticking to it.

Best
Gary







-

From healeydoc at verizon.net  Sun Nov  8 17:02:59 2009
From: healeydoc at verizon.net (David Nock)
Date: Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:02:59 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] need window for wing driverside 1965 bj8
In-Reply-To: <35dbb5b40911080756p3d49517fp5c212800102d71fa@mail.gmail.com>
References: <35dbb5b40911080756p3d49517fp5c212800102d71fa@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0151B816-0B21-4693-B986-478E28A48452@verizon.net>

Bill we have  some used vent windows availavle.


David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca
209-948-8767
www.britishcarspecialis.com

On Nov 8, 2009, at 7:56 AM, Bill B wrote:

> hello Healeyites:
> had a mishap over the weekend and no longer have a wing window on  
> driver
> side 1965 bj8, anybody got an extra or know how to go about getting  
> one? is
> it possible to take frame to a auto glass store and get one?
>
> appreciate any advise or insight
>
> thanks in advance
>
> Bill B
> Charlotte
>
> -- 
> Bill Browning
> cell: 704-408-2711
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From healeydoc at verizon.net  Sun Nov  8 17:05:14 2009
From: healeydoc at verizon.net (David Nock)
Date: Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:05:14 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Oil pan
In-Reply-To: <38FA2A31-2897-4028-87CE-C7CF025C7036@gmail.com>
References: <38FA2A31-2897-4028-87CE-C7CF025C7036@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <557D8D0D-401A-4342-983F-7C51B24CCBE5@verizon.net>

We have about 20 used 6 cylinder oil pans and they all have some sort  
of damage to them. If you want give me a call at the shop on Monday  
am and we can see if we have one that is in better condition than  
yours. We also have new steel and aluminium pans available.


David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca
209-948-8767
www.britishcarspecialis.com

On Nov 8, 2009, at 10:51 AM, I Erbs wrote:

> Looking for a oil pan 3000MKI. Mine is very dented. Would like a  
> better one. Posted this before and got advice on how to fix.  May  
> go that route. But replacement. Is easy.
>
> I Erbs
> Sent from my iPod
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun Nov  8 20:37:01 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:37:01 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Oil Change intervals, redux
In-Reply-To: <8CC2EE3F3A8FD07-2E60-1E5D8@webmail-m073.sysops.aol.com>
References: <mailman.17.1257706803.4341.healeys@autox.team.net>
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Message-ID: <ff59076c0911081937s12ea47d4lf7fde0f91bd6a469@mail.gmail.com>

One of the advantages of the synthetics is they stand up much better when
not in use, and won't gum up or varnish when they sit.  So if you don't
drive your call all that much, I suggest that using synthetics will make a
big difference here.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 7:40 AM, <editorgary at aol.com> wrote:

> Now,
> with
> an older engine, who really knows?
>
>
>
>  This answer is easy: Most oil specialists will concur that it's not a good
> idea to leave oil sitting in an engine for more than 12 months. With our
> "older engines" it doesn't really matter how many miles can be driven
> before
> doing an oil change. Instead, what matters is the time interval, and my
> understanding of all the technical information is that oil should be
> changed
> at a minimum of every 12 months, because otherwise it gets gummy, corroded,
> corrupted, or whatever, and eventually does bad things to the engine,
> either
> by sitting there or by being used after sitting there.
>
> So, in the Healey, change the oil once a year just before the point when
> the
> car is going to sit the longest (for most of us, that means in late fall)
> before being used again. If you do drive your car more than a few thousand
> miles a year, you might contemplate changing the filter more frequently.
>
> That's my opinion, and I'm sticking to it.
>
> Best
> Gary

From j.aeckerlin at gmail.com  Mon Nov  9 00:26:18 2009
From: j.aeckerlin at gmail.com (Jaap Aeckerlin)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 08:26:18 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Louvered 100 bonnet
In-Reply-To: <931692.44534.qm@web35503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <931692.44534.qm@web35503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4e23c7250911082326s448784c2p6a46dbe9dd6de29e@mail.gmail.com>

And for Europeans on the list needing some more air: a guy by the name of
Toon Spitters in Gemert, The Netherlands, presses louvres. If one needs more
address details, please contact me off list.
Regards,
Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
1964 BJ8 29432


2009/11/7 Bill Poff <healey2004 at yahoo.com>

> A few years ago I remember that someone on the list had invested in louver
> dies to press the original 100M louvers and was offering this service.
> Anyone know if this service is still available and who to contact?
>
> Bill
> 100
> 100M
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From twillig at ruda.de  Mon Nov  9 00:27:56 2009
From: twillig at ruda.de (Thomas Willig)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 08:27:56 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
Message-ID: <E0345843D753644297A055322AD38B7D629F3E@dw01.ruda.local>

Some years ago there was a discussion whether to use DOT 5 brake fluid
in the 100 or not. As far as I understand you should make some
modifications to the brake master cylinder when using DOT 5 fluid. Can
anybody tell me precisely what these modifications were?.



Thanks





Thomas Willig

From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com  Mon Nov  9 02:19:11 2009
From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 10:19:11 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <E0345843D753644297A055322AD38B7D629F3E@dw01.ruda.local>
References: <E0345843D753644297A055322AD38B7D629F3E@dw01.ruda.local>
Message-ID: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF508D@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>

Thomas,
I use Silicone DOT5 brake fluid in my 100 (as in any of my other classic cars)
for about 10 years. When filled in first I realised a problem with the master
cylinder. I had to change the seals in it with new ones, and problem solved.
Since I can only recommend to use DOT5. Its the best I have ever done as
brakes are concerned. No mess with leaking and paint eating brake fluid
anymore.

Josef Eckert
Konigswinter/Germany

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Auftrag von Thomas Willig
Gesendet: Montag, 9. November 2009 08:28
An: healeys at autox.team.net
Betreff: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100

Some years ago there was a discussion whether to use DOT 5 brake fluid in the
100 or not. As far as I understand you should make some modifications to the
brake master cylinder when using DOT 5 fluid. Can anybody tell me precisely
what these modifications were?.



Thanks





Thomas Willig

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Mon Nov  9 02:34:36 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:34:36 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <E0345843D753644297A055322AD38B7D629F3E@dw01.ruda.local>
References: <E0345843D753644297A055322AD38B7D629F3E@dw01.ruda.local>
Message-ID: <4AF7E22C.8060503@chello.nl>

Replace all rubber parts. Effectively rebuilt all your wheel cilinders, 
callipers, master brake cilinder using new seals and renew/replace the 
rubber brake hoses, preferrably with Teflon SS braiding items from eg 
Goodridge.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

Thomas Willig schreef:
> Some years ago there was a discussion whether to use DOT 5 brake fluid
> in the 100 or not. As far as I understand you should make some
> modifications to the brake master cylinder when using DOT 5 fluid. Can
> anybody tell me precisely what these modifications were?.
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
>
>
> Thomas Willig
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Mon Nov  9 05:54:13 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 6:54:13 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <4AF7E22C.8060503@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <20091109065413.UGVU8.669979.root@ispmxfep11-z01>

???????   Why is this true for the 100 and not other versions?  What is different about the rubber components in the 100?  I put DOT 5 in my BJ8 and E-Type years ago and did nothing beforehand with the components.  Not a leak or brake problem since.

tom

---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote: 

=============
Replace all rubber parts. Effectively rebuilt all your wheel cilinders, 
callipers, master brake cilinder using new seals and renew/replace the 
rubber brake hoses, preferrably with Teflon SS braiding items from eg 
Goodridge.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

Thomas Willig schreef:
> Some years ago there was a discussion whether to use DOT 5 brake fluid
> in the 100 or not. As far as I understand you should make some
> modifications to the brake master cylinder when using DOT 5 fluid. Can
> anybody tell me precisely what these modifications were?.
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
>
>
> Thomas Willig
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From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com  Mon Nov  9 07:13:16 2009
From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:13:16 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Concours correct tool/jack/jack handle bags
Message-ID: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF525E@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>

 This is more for the Concours guys.
Where can i get a new concours correct tool/jack/jack handle bags for a
Healey 100?
Supplied bags here in Europe are of a material which are close to toneau
cover material, but not as the original bags.
Many thanks,

Josef Eckert
Konigswinter/GERMANY

From fogbro1 at comcast.net  Mon Nov  9 07:35:25 2009
From: fogbro1 at comcast.net (Ed Woods)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 09:35:25 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
References: <E0345843D753644297A055322AD38B7D629F3E@dw01.ruda.local>
Message-ID: <8530A33456E54158AEFA07C62E40BF6F@Edscomputer>

Precisely none.

Silcone fluid in my TF and TR3 for over 20 years. 

Ed Woods

From grday at btinternet.com  Mon Nov  9 07:37:41 2009
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:37:41 -0000
Subject: [Healeys]  Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
References: <20091109065413.UGVU8.669979.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
Message-ID: <2A49B5AEC12F4786A454813AF148CF08@user8634b3d69b>

Tom,
I'm with Kees Oudesluys on this.  You are a lucky guy, 'cause in all other 
cars where I have seen the results of mixed fluids the rubber swells, goes 
very soft and wrinkles because of the swelling.  It will wear, score and 
even stick on the bores of  the cylinders.  The brakes fail when you are 
pressing the brake pedal.  Normally they will fail when you are pressing 
harder than usual, just when you need your brakes more than usual.
However, if it has worked for you, keep on praying to the same God you've 
been praying to for years.  btw.  Which God is it? - I'll convert.... 
<smile>

Guy R Day



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Felts" <tomfelts at windstream.net>
To: "Thomas Willig" <twillig at ruda.de>; "Oudesluys" <coudesluijs at chello.nl>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 12:54 PM
Subject: [SPAM] Re: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100


> ???????   Why is this true for the 100 and not other versions?  What is 
> different about the rubber components in the 100?  I put DOT 5 in my BJ8 
> and E-Type years ago and did nothing beforehand with the components.  Not 
> a leak or brake problem since.
>
> tom
>
> ---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:
>
> =============
> Replace all rubber parts. Effectively rebuilt all your wheel cilinders,
> callipers, master brake cilinder using new seals and renew/replace the
> rubber brake hoses, preferrably with Teflon SS braiding items from eg
> Goodridge.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
> Thomas Willig schreef:
>> Some years ago there was a discussion whether to use DOT 5 brake fluid
>> in the 100 or not. As far as I understand you should make some
>> modifications to the brake master cylinder when using DOT 5 fluid. Can
>> anybody tell me precisely what these modifications were?.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Thomas Willig
>> _______________________________________________

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Mon Nov  9 07:40:23 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:40:23 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF508D@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
References: <E0345843D753644297A055322AD38B7D629F3E@dw01.ruda.local>
	<6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF508D@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
Message-ID: <4AF829D7.6010800@chello.nl>

Although DOT5 has its advantages in:

-not stripping paint like DOT3/4 (I do not know if this also true for 
DOT5.1)
-less detoriation being not or less hygroscopic
-higher dry and wet boiling point
-long life

 there are also some negative sides to it:

-little or no water absorpsion
-slightly spongy brake pedal, hence the recommendation to use Teflon 
SS-braided brake hoses.

You will always get some condensation in the brake fluid reservoir and 
the fluid will also absorb water from the air, even right through the 
seals. With DOT5 this is to a far lesser degree and eventually water can 
end up as droplets in the lower regions of the brake system, often in 
the callipers or brake cilinders, causing havoc. Because of the 
durability of DOT5 most people tend not to change the fluid regularly, 
thus the water will not be expelled from the system and this will be the 
cause of corrosion  in the end.
 
DOT3, DOT4 or DOT5.1 is less compressible than DOT5 and will absorb the 
moisture thus preventing corrosion to a certain point but also the 
boiling point will be getting to low. That is the reason it should be 
replaced every 1-3 years, depending on conditions.
You can mix DOT4 and 5.1 with DOT3, but you should never top up DOT4 
with DOT3 or DOT5.1 with DOT4/DOT3.
You cannot mix DOT5 with DOT3/4/5.1.

There is also DOT6 but that is for militairy applications only.

I know of a lot of people preferring DOT5. I prefer DOT 4 or 5.1 because 
of its incompressability and water absoption as I am living in a country 
with often a high humidity. I change the brake fluid in all my cars 
every 2 years.

Kees Oudesluijs
NL

> Since I can only recommend to use DOT5. Its the best I have ever done as
> brakes are concerned. No mess with leaking and paint eating brake fluid
> anymore.
>
> Josef Eckert
> Konigswinter/Germany
>   
Betreff: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
> Some years ago there was a discussion whether to use DOT 5 brake fluid in the
> 100 or not. As far as I understand you should make some modifications to the
> brake master cylinder when using DOT 5 fluid. Can anybody tell me precisely
> what these modifications were?.
>
> Thomas Willig

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Mon Nov  9 07:35:26 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 8:35:26 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <2A49B5AEC12F4786A454813AF148CF08@user8634b3d69b>
Message-ID: <20091109083526.RPLPU.672554.root@ispmxfep11-z01>

More than me who are lucky.  I've known several Healey and Jag folks (including me)who dumped the DOT 4 and put in the DOT 5 directly in with NO resulting problems at all.


---- Guy R Day <grday at btinternet.com> wrote: 

=============
Tom,
I'm with Kees Oudesluys on this.  You are a lucky guy, 'cause in all other 
cars where I have seen the results of mixed fluids the rubber swells, goes 
very soft and wrinkles because of the swelling.  It will wear, score and 
even stick on the bores of  the cylinders.  The brakes fail when you are 
pressing the brake pedal.  Normally they will fail when you are pressing 
harder than usual, just when you need your brakes more than usual.
However, if it has worked for you, keep on praying to the same God you've 
been praying to for years.  btw.  Which God is it? - I'll convert.... 
<smile>

Guy R Day



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Felts" <tomfelts at windstream.net>
To: "Thomas Willig" <twillig at ruda.de>; "Oudesluys" <coudesluijs at chello.nl>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 12:54 PM
Subject: [SPAM] Re: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100


> ???????   Why is this true for the 100 and not other versions?  What is 
> different about the rubber components in the 100?  I put DOT 5 in my BJ8 
> and E-Type years ago and did nothing beforehand with the components.  Not 
> a leak or brake problem since.
>
> tom
>
> ---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:
>
> =============
> Replace all rubber parts. Effectively rebuilt all your wheel cilinders,
> callipers, master brake cilinder using new seals and renew/replace the
> rubber brake hoses, preferrably with Teflon SS braiding items from eg
> Goodridge.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
> Thomas Willig schreef:
>> Some years ago there was a discussion whether to use DOT 5 brake fluid
>> in the 100 or not. As far as I understand you should make some
>> modifications to the brake master cylinder when using DOT 5 fluid. Can
>> anybody tell me precisely what these modifications were?.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Thomas Willig
>> _______________________________________________

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Mon Nov  9 07:47:03 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:47:03 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <20091109065413.UGVU8.669979.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
References: <20091109065413.UGVU8.669979.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
Message-ID: <4AF82B67.6070604@chello.nl>

Tom,
You should never fill up with DOT5 if you previously used DOT3 or 4. You 
run the very serious risk that the seals will perish and the system will 
leak like a sieve. Thus you have to replace all the seals and hoses (and 
clean out the rest of the system of course). This goes for any car.
You may have been extremely lucky.
Kees Oudesluijs

Tom Felts schreef:
> ???????   Why is this true for the 100 and not other versions?  What is different about the rubber components in the 100?  I put DOT 5 in my BJ8 and E-Type years ago and did nothing beforehand with the components.  Not a leak or brake problem since.
>
> tom
>
> ---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote: 
>
> =============
> Replace all rubber parts. Effectively rebuilt all your wheel cilinders, 
> callipers, master brake cilinder using new seals and renew/replace the 
> rubber brake hoses, preferrably with Teflon SS braiding items from eg 
> Goodridge.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov  9 08:41:33 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:41:33 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
In-Reply-To: <F5AB4161-F8C7-4423-8789-284DB77B64BF@gmail.com>
References: <d06.63b97eac.3825c570@aol.com> <4AF5B3AC.5010500@pacbell.net>  
Message-ID: <BAY112-W11B4FFD29AED1F1F80DD9EB8AC0@phx.gbl>

Well, you had better correct your signature then!! :)  ( to "100 M" instead of
"100M" )

So, what does that mean?  That car was sent back to the factory for the
mods???


> From: Healey100M at gmail.com
>
> Oh, just to further muddy the water, my Heritage Certificate states:
>
> "The B.M.I.H.T can confirm that this car is a genuine, factory built
> Austin Healey 100 M "Le Mans"."
>
> Le Mans being in quotes and a space between Le & Mans.
>
> Doesn't that help? :-)
>
> Randy
>
> Randy Hicks
> '56 100M "Le Mans"
> '55 BN1 Dealer "Le Mans"
> '62 BN7 MkII
> '65 BJ8
> '53 MGTD
> Healey100M at gmail.com

From dthall at btinternet.com  Mon Nov  9 10:11:43 2009
From: dthall at btinternet.com (David Hall)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 09:11:43 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] DR2 DR3A Wiper Motors
Message-ID: <490865.97272.qm@web86404.mail.ird.yahoo.com>

Would anybody who has wiring diagrams for both wiper motors be kind enough to
forward a copy of the drawing or a schematic to me.
Regards David Hall

From walt2727 at yahoo.com  Mon Nov  9 10:48:20 2009
From: walt2727 at yahoo.com (Walt Peterson)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 09:48:20 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] 3ooo: wires to discs:
Message-ID: <819399.57784.qm@web31408.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Thanks for all the input/expertese on the proposed swap. Still making the
decision but all the help will make it a more intelligent decision.
 
Walt P.
 
PS My next question is--

From walt2727 at yahoo.com  Mon Nov  9 10:54:26 2009
From: walt2727 at yahoo.com (Walt Peterson)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 09:54:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 cylinder head ques:
Message-ID: <907957.82297.qm@web31402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

 
What is the nominal thickness of a cylinder head? I have a chance to pick up a
head that has been "cut" to 3.567" . My guy doesn't know what the machinest
started with, to wit. I'd like to know the standard spec. & can't find it in
my Haynes
 
Thanks in advance,
 
Walt
 
BT7
Albatross
Jabro-Buick
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From ah3000me at gmail.com  Mon Nov  9 11:20:26 2009
From: ah3000me at gmail.com (Tom)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:20:26 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] AM Radio
Message-ID: <d9b7a14d0911091020m394280d2w988831fcaed84f5a@mail.gmail.com>

With the driving season coming to an end in this corner of the planet,
I'm looking for a couple of winter projects.  Does anyone have a
schematic for the BMC AM radio in a BJ8?   I'm not interested in
replacing it with a modern vintage-looking radio, I'd just like to fix
the one I have.

thanks,

Tom

From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com  Mon Nov  9 12:10:13 2009
From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:10:13 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <4AF82B67.6070604@chello.nl>
References: <20091109065413.UGVU8.669979.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
	<4AF82B67.6070604@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF5302@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>

Most of my friends use DOT5 and half of them just put DOT 4 out, cleaned a bit
and filled in DOT 5 and it worked and still works for 100000nd of miles. I
changed it in my cars when restored a car. So brake system was free of DOT4.
For me the positive aspects of DOT5 are much more valuable than the small risk
of spongy brakes I may have but never realised on 3 different classic cars.
You can have brake problems also with DOT4 and even more if you do not change
this stuff every 2 years.

So what, there is always a risk to drive a car which is not up to date with
current safety standards.


Josef Eckert
Konigswinter/GERMANY

-----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----
Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im
Auftrag von Oudesluys
Gesendet: Montag, 9. November 2009 15:47
An: Tom Felts
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net; Thomas Willig
Betreff: Re: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100

Tom,
You should never fill up with DOT5 if you previously used DOT3 or 4. You run
the very serious risk that the seals will perish and the system will leak like
a sieve. Thus you have to replace all the seals and hoses (and clean out the
rest of the system of course). This goes for any car.
You may have been extremely lucky.
Kees Oudesluijs

Tom Felts schreef:
> ???????   Why is this true for the 100 and not other versions?  What is
different about the rubber components in the 100?  I put DOT 5 in my BJ8 and
E-Type years ago and did nothing beforehand with the components.  Not a leak
or brake problem since.
>
> tom
>
> ---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:
>
> =============
> Replace all rubber parts. Effectively rebuilt all your wheel
> cilinders, callipers, master brake cilinder using new seals and
> renew/replace the rubber brake hoses, preferrably with Teflon SS
> braiding items from eg Goodridge.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov  9 12:18:19 2009
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:18:19 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 Wheel Change
In-Reply-To: <35672.43155.qm@web31407.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <35672.43155.qm@web31407.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <289B4880-295C-467E-8ABA-0059C7B2631C@sbcglobal.net>

Walt , the conversion to Disc wheels requires several parts. We are  
in the process of pulling apart a wreck that is a disc wheel car it  
has the parts you would need to do the conversion.

front hubs, rear drums, rear hubs with long studs.


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

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Nov 7, 2009, at 2:25 PM, Walt Peterson wrote:

>
> What would it entail switching from wires to disc-type wheels? I  
> like the
> wires but after 40 plus years the splines & hubs are worn. I also  
> like the
> mini lite look & the saving of unsprung weight, the relative  
> simplicity, etc.
> Seems a spacer & some longer studs might work in the back, not sure  
> about the
> front. There are more and more events with vintage-friendly rules,  
> and the
> wheels would help there, too. What knowledge/experience do you have?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Walt
>
> BT 7
> Albatross
> Jabro-buick
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From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Mon Nov  9 12:21:36 2009
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:21:36 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] AM Radio
In-Reply-To: <d9b7a14d0911091020m394280d2w988831fcaed84f5a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <d9b7a14d0911091020m394280d2w988831fcaed84f5a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0341FF75@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>

Sam's photo facts is the usual place to go for home radio schematics.
You might try there for the car radios.
Ken Freese
65 BJ8

From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Mon Nov  9 12:31:26 2009
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:31:26 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Concours correct tool/jack/jack handle bags
In-Reply-To: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF525E@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
References: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF525E@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
Message-ID: <751d05480911091131y3aa16faej3a91761627fbade@mail.gmail.com>

Josef,

Contact Roger Moment on the Concours Committee.  He make very nice and
correct tool roll bags plus the jack bag and jack handle bag.

He can also help you with any tool issues since Roger is quite knowledgeable
on the stock tools supplied with the cars as well as the BMC aftermarket
supplemental tool kits.

I have one of these aftermarket tool kits for my 100 which includes a set of
four AF Spanners as well as pliers, an F style girder adjustable spanner,
cross head screwdriver, AF tube spanner, and a tommy bar.

Roger can be reached at...

"Roger Moment" <rmoment at comcast.net>

Cheers,

Curt Arndt  -AH Concoures Committee
Carlsbad, CA
'55 BN1, '60 AN5 :{) '06 Cooper S



On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 6:13 AM, <Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com> wrote:

>  This is more for the Concours guys.
> Where can i get a new concours correct tool/jack/jack handle bags for a
> Healey 100?
> Supplied bags here in Europe are of a material which are close to toneau
> cover material, but not as the original bags.
> Many thanks,
>
> Josef Eckert
> Konigswinter/GERMANY
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Mon Nov  9 12:56:12 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:56:12 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] AM Radio
In-Reply-To: <d9b7a14d0911091020m394280d2w988831fcaed84f5a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <d9b7a14d0911091020m394280d2w988831fcaed84f5a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4AF873DC.9050609@chello.nl>

Tom,
If you can find the make and type number of the radio (usually on the 
back or top of the metal housing) it is very likely that it will show 
results on Google.
Some time ago I did the same for an old Philips car radio and an antique 
Marconiphone V2 radio. The results were  astonishing, especially for the 
latter.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


Tom schreef:
> With the driving season coming to an end in this corner of the planet,
> I'm looking for a couple of winter projects.  Does anyone have a
> schematic for the BMC AM radio in a BJ8?   I'm not interested in
> replacing it with a modern vintage-looking radio, I'd just like to fix
> the one I have.
>
> thanks,
>
> Tom
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From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Mon Nov  9 13:17:34 2009
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:17:34 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <4AF82B67.6070604@chello.nl>
References: <20091109065413.UGVU8.669979.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
	<4AF82B67.6070604@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <926E91B2-76FD-4A76-AFAF-954837E2AF96@gmail.com>

Do you have any kind of authoritative cite for this claim, or is this  
something that everyone just "knows"?  Inquiring minds want to know.
I have never heard this before.
Rick

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 9, 2009, at 6:47, Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:

> Tom,
> You should never fill up with DOT5 if you previously used DOT3 or 4.  
> You run the very serious risk that the seals will perish and the  
> system will leak like a sieve.

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Mon Nov  9 13:32:33 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:32:33 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] AM Radio
In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0341FF75@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
References: <d9b7a14d0911091020m394280d2w988831fcaed84f5a@mail.gmail.com>
	<0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0341FF75@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
Message-ID: <003201ca617b$c43834d0$4ca89e70$@rr.com>

Hi, Tom -

I Googled "Sams Photo Facts" and got to their website.  I had no luck
finding anything there by searching for "BMC radio" or "BMC" or "British".
Maybe if you have a model or other number from the radio you'll have more
luck.

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 Freese, Ken
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 2:22 PM
To: Tom; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] AM Radio

Sam's photo facts is the usual place to go for home radio schematics.
You might try there for the car radios.
Ken Freese
65 BJ8
Healeys at autox.team.net
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From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com  Mon Nov  9 13:45:14 2009
From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 21:45:14 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <8D4333A09700B046A4B0DCDF4A7DE55E35F44A@SERVER.acrea.local>
References: <20091109065413.UGVU8.669979.root@ispmxfep11-z01><4AF82B67.6070604@chello.nl>
	<6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF5302@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
	<8D4333A09700B046A4B0DCDF4A7DE55E35F44A@SERVER.acrea.local>
Message-ID: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF530A@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>

Price,
Most times we just used an air compressor to pump plenty of air through the
system. If you are careful you may clean and dry the master and wheel
cylinders separately. One of my more careful friends used some brake cleaner
fluid and pumped it through the system before filled with DOT5.
My experience is, that in case the rubbers swell, they swell during first
24-48 hours when filled with the DOT5.  When the brake pedal is still firm
after 48 hours, all is fine. Otherwise it was always the master cylinder which
failed. New rubbers/seals there always solved this.
Disclaimer: That's just my experience.

Josef Eckert
54BN1, 62BT7, 65Sprite

-----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----
Von: R. Price Lindsay [mailto:price at advocateadvisors.com]
Gesendet: Montag, 9. November 2009 21:24
An: Eckert, Josef
Betreff: RE: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100

Josef -

You note that you just clean out the old Dot4.  Is there a product you use or
just drain the system, pump some air through it and fill it with Dot5?

Price Lindsay
'67 BJ 8

From ampole at hotmail.com  Mon Nov  9 14:09:34 2009
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 21:09:34 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] DR2 DR3A Wiper Motors
In-Reply-To: <490865.97272.qm@web86404.mail.ird.yahoo.com>
References: <490865.97272.qm@web86404.mail.ird.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <SNT103-W587BCA13BC0D71DFBC9CED5AC0@phx.gbl>

David



not sure if this helps, but I had a problem with mine and had to figure it
out:



http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/healeys/2009-05/msg00474.html



I also have a Lucas fault finding booklet on my website that gives info, but
they add a plug for test purposes, the wire colour codes are different but it
shouldnt be hard to transpose the info, see page 42:



http://www.austin-healey3000.com/LucasFaultDiagnosisServiceManual.pdf



cheers Andy


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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Mon Nov  9 14:29:35 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:29:35 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF530A@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
References: <20091109065413.UGVU8.669979.root@ispmxfep11-z01><4AF82B67.6070604@chello.nl>
	<6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF5302@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
	<8D4333A09700B046A4B0DCDF4A7DE55E35F44A@SERVER.acrea.local>
	<6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF530A@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
Message-ID: <004801ca6183$bbdccbe0$339663a0$@rr.com>

Since alcohol is hygroscopic (absorbs water), when I switched from DOT 3 to
DOT 5, after draining the DOT3 I flushed a couple quarts of isopropyl
rubbing alcohol through my brake and clutch systems before refilling with
DOT 5.  The thought was that the alcohol will flush out whatever moisture
might be in the system.  I never had a problem with leaks or anything else
with the brake and clutch systems afterwards.

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 Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 3:45 PM
To: price at advocateadvisors.com; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100

Price,
Most times we just used an air compressor to pump plenty of air through the
system. If you are careful you may clean and dry the master and wheel
cylinders separately. One of my more careful friends used some brake cleaner
fluid and pumped it through the system before filled with DOT5.
My experience is, that in case the rubbers swell, they swell during first
24-48 hours when filled with the DOT5.  When the brake pedal is still firm
after 48 hours, all is fine. Otherwise it was always the master cylinder
which
failed. New rubbers/seals there always solved this.
Disclaimer: That's just my experience.

Josef Eckert
54BN1, 62BT7, 65Sprite

From e-wilkins at cox.net  Mon Nov  9 14:31:26 2009
From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:31:26 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <926E91B2-76FD-4A76-AFAF-954837E2AF96@gmail.com>
References: <20091109065413.UGVU8.669979.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
	<4AF82B67.6070604@chello.nl>
	<926E91B2-76FD-4A76-AFAF-954837E2AF96@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F5D37F1E-FA91-4BF6-A972-3653B80E8F3D@cox.net>

I've only seen anecdotal evidence of the so-called degradation of  
existing rubber seals by changing to silicone fluids.

Many sources say there is no worry at all. Others say that external  
parts like boot seals are susceptable to the silicone fluids.

Some sources even list the Dot 3-4 fluids as being "compatible" with  
Dot 5 (silicone)

Go figure.

Wilko

On Nov 9, 2009, at 12:17 PM, Richard Ewald wrote:

> Do you have any kind of authoritative cite for this claim, or is  
> this something that everyone just "knows"?  Inquiring minds want to  
> know.
> I have never heard this before.
> Rick
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 9, 2009, at 6:47, Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:
>
>> Tom,
>> You should never fill up with DOT5 if you previously used DOT3 or  
>> 4. You run the very serious risk that the seals will perish and the  
>> system will leak like a sieve.
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Mon Nov  9 14:33:07 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:33:07 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <926E91B2-76FD-4A76-AFAF-954837E2AF96@gmail.com>
References: <20091109065413.UGVU8.669979.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
	<4AF82B67.6070604@chello.nl>
	<926E91B2-76FD-4A76-AFAF-954837E2AF96@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4AF88A93.10902@chello.nl>

It is something that everyone should know. Ask producers and restorers. 
Google. I am sure that there are proper research results somewhere. I do 
not need them as I have seen it happen several times.
It may be that people who claim to have had no advers results have used 
DOT5.1 (a polyalcyleen glycol aether) and not DOT5 (a silicon fluid), 
two entirely different and incompatible fluids. DOT5.1 is compatible 
with DOT4 but has similar higher specs (dry and wet boiling points) as DOT5.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

Richard Ewald schreef:
> Do you have any kind of authoritative cite for this claim, or is this 
> something that everyone just "knows"?  Inquiring minds want to know.
> I have never heard this before.
> Rick
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 9, 2009, at 6:47, Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:
>
>> Tom,
>> You should never fill up with DOT5 if you previously used DOT3 or 4. 
>> You run the very serious risk that the seals will perish and the 
>> system will leak like a sieve.
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Mon Nov  9 14:38:18 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:38:18 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] AM Radio
In-Reply-To: <d9b7a14d0911091020m394280d2w988831fcaed84f5a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <d9b7a14d0911091020m394280d2w988831fcaed84f5a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4AF88BCA.7090503@chello.nl>

Tom,
If it is a factory fitted item two makers come to the surface, Pye and 
Motorola/Smiths/Lucas, but there may be others. You could try to trace 
these makes on the internet and see if you can find a model that is 
identical to yours. I think I have a Motorola lying about somewhere. If 
you send me a picture of your unit I could compare it with a few I have 
in my junk boxes.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

Tom schreef:
> With the driving season coming to an end in this corner of the planet,
> I'm looking for a couple of winter projects.  Does anyone have a
> schematic for the BMC AM radio in a BJ8?   I'm not interested in
> replacing it with a modern vintage-looking radio, I'd just like to fix
> the one I have.
>
> thanks,
>
> Tom
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From rdryman1 at yahoo.com  Mon Nov  9 14:42:15 2009
From: rdryman1 at yahoo.com (Richard Dryman)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:42:15 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] AM Radio
In-Reply-To: <003201ca617b$c43834d0$4ca89e70$@rr.com>
References: <d9b7a14d0911091020m394280d2w988831fcaed84f5a@mail.gmail.com>
	<0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0341FF75@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
	<003201ca617b$c43834d0$4ca89e70$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <820759.33349.qm@web110310.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

I went to Google, Sams and everywhere else--no luck on Panasonic
#CR002,AM/FM,chassis#50244, with the 2 FM buttons on the left. Anyone having
anything on that would interest. 




________________________________

I
Googled "Sams Photo Facts" and got to their website.  I had no luck
finding
anything there by searching for "BMC radio" or "BMC" or "British".
Maybe if
you have a model or other number from the radio you'll have more
luck.

Steve
Byers

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Mon Nov  9 14:47:26 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:47:26 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <4AF82B67.6070604@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <20091109154726.VDQWK.685840.root@ispmxfep11-z01>

Could someone tell me the chemical products that are made by mixing the two that supposedly reacts with the rubber seals?  To me it either reacts or it doesn't, and it did not with mine.  Now--if it takes 10 years, I still have a couple to go. Maybe I haven't waited long enough.

tom

---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote: 

=============
Tom,
You should never fill up with DOT5 if you previously used DOT3 or 4. You 
run the very serious risk that the seals will perish and the system will 
leak like a sieve. Thus you have to replace all the seals and hoses (and 
clean out the rest of the system of course). This goes for any car.
You may have been extremely lucky.
Kees Oudesluijs

Tom Felts schreef:
> ???????   Why is this true for the 100 and not other versions?  What is different about the rubber components in the 100?  I put DOT 5 in my BJ8 and E-Type years ago and did nothing beforehand with the components.  Not a leak or brake problem since.
>
> tom
>
> ---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote: 
>
> =============
> Replace all rubber parts. Effectively rebuilt all your wheel cilinders, 
> callipers, master brake cilinder using new seals and renew/replace the 
> rubber brake hoses, preferrably with Teflon SS braiding items from eg 
> Goodridge.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Mon Nov  9 14:52:37 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:52:37 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <4AF829D7.6010800@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <20091109155237.NOUEY.685969.root@ispmxfep11-z01>

less water absorption is a negative???

And----my pedals are in no way spongy.  Sorry to defend DOT 5 so strongly, but seems everything I hear bad about it has not happened to me in a very long time of silicone use.


---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote: 

=============
Although DOT5 has its advantages in:

-not stripping paint like DOT3/4 (I do not know if this also true for 
DOT5.1)
-less detoriation being not or less hygroscopic
-higher dry and wet boiling point
-long life

 there are also some negative sides to it:

-little or no water absorpsion
-slightly spongy brake pedal, hence the recommendation to use Teflon 
SS-braided brake hoses.

You will always get some condensation in the brake fluid reservoir and 
the fluid will also absorb water from the air, even right through the 
seals. With DOT5 this is to a far lesser degree and eventually water can 
end up as droplets in the lower regions of the brake system, often in 
the callipers or brake cilinders, causing havoc. Because of the 
durability of DOT5 most people tend not to change the fluid regularly, 
thus the water will not be expelled from the system and this will be the 
cause of corrosion  in the end.
 
DOT3, DOT4 or DOT5.1 is less compressible than DOT5 and will absorb the 
moisture thus preventing corrosion to a certain point but also the 
boiling point will be getting to low. That is the reason it should be 
replaced every 1-3 years, depending on conditions.
You can mix DOT4 and 5.1 with DOT3, but you should never top up DOT4 
with DOT3 or DOT5.1 with DOT4/DOT3.
You cannot mix DOT5 with DOT3/4/5.1.

There is also DOT6 but that is for militairy applications only.

I know of a lot of people preferring DOT5. I prefer DOT 4 or 5.1 because 
of its incompressability and water absoption as I am living in a country 
with often a high humidity. I change the brake fluid in all my cars 
every 2 years.

Kees Oudesluijs
NL

> Since I can only recommend to use DOT5. Its the best I have ever done as
> brakes are concerned. No mess with leaking and paint eating brake fluid
> anymore.
>
> Josef Eckert
> Konigswinter/Germany
>   
Betreff: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
> Some years ago there was a discussion whether to use DOT 5 brake fluid in the
> 100 or not. As far as I understand you should make some modifications to the
> brake master cylinder when using DOT 5 fluid. Can anybody tell me precisely
> what these modifications were?.
>
> Thomas Willig
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Mon Nov  9 15:09:34 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:09:34 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <926E91B2-76FD-4A76-AFAF-954837E2AF96@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20091109160934.T8FVQ.686511.root@ispmxfep11-z01>

The bottle of DOT 5 that I used in my cars years ago warns to not use it in brake systems containing DOT 3/4.  It does not say what will happen.  My guess is that if you drain the old 3/4 fluid out pretty good before adding 5, you will be OK.  A few drops of DOT 3/4 in a system full of DOT 5 is probably not enough to do any harm----so as to "changing" all components before adding 5 to a previously 3/4 system, I think that is overkill---and that is only based on a bunch of people's comments who just drained the 3/4 and added the 5 and have used it w/0 problems for years---including me.

tom

---- Richard Ewald <richard.ewald at gmail.com> wrote: 

=============
Do you have any kind of authoritative cite for this claim, or is this  
something that everyone just "knows"?  Inquiring minds want to know.
I have never heard this before.
Rick

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 9, 2009, at 6:47, Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:

> Tom,
> You should never fill up with DOT5 if you previously used DOT3 or 4.  
> You run the very serious risk that the seals will perish and the  
> system will leak like a sieve.

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Mon Nov  9 15:10:38 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:10:38 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <4AF88A93.10902@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <20091109161038.I3UB7.686535.root@ispmxfep11-z01>

Absolutely not-----mine is DEFINITELY DOT 5.


---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote: 

=============
It is something that everyone should know. Ask producers and restorers. 
Google. I am sure that there are proper research results somewhere. I do 
not need them as I have seen it happen several times.
It may be that people who claim to have had no advers results have used 
DOT5.1 (a polyalcyleen glycol aether) and not DOT5 (a silicon fluid), 
two entirely different and incompatible fluids. DOT5.1 is compatible 
with DOT4 but has similar higher specs (dry and wet boiling points) as DOT5.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

Richard Ewald schreef:
> Do you have any kind of authoritative cite for this claim, or is this 
> something that everyone just "knows"?  Inquiring minds want to know.
> I have never heard this before.
> Rick
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 9, 2009, at 6:47, Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:
>
>> Tom,
>> You should never fill up with DOT5 if you previously used DOT3 or 4. 
>> You run the very serious risk that the seals will perish and the 
>> system will leak like a sieve.
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Mon Nov  9 15:28:09 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:28:09 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <20091109154726.VDQWK.685840.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
References: <20091109154726.VDQWK.685840.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
Message-ID: <4AF89779.90105@chello.nl>

Did you use DOT 5 or DOT5.1? DOT5.1 does not have any advers effects on 
systems with DOT4 previously.
If the rubbers do react they do so rather quickly. They may go soft and 
may not leak if not enough pressure is applied but can fail when high 
pressure is exerted.
Appearantly it does not always happen when the system is thoroughly 
cleaned, according to some experiences of the list, although it is not 
clear if this concerns DOT5.1 or DOT5. I have seen several instances 
when DOT 4 was replaced with DOT5, that the brake system failed 
spectacularly and the need of a rebuild of the system /replacement of 
rubber parts was eminent. I would not take any chances with my brake system.
Kees Oudesluijs


Tom Felts schreef:
> Could someone tell me the chemical products that are made by mixing the two that supposedly reacts with the rubber seals?  To me it either reacts or it doesn't, and it did not with mine.  Now--if it takes 10 years, I still have a couple to go. Maybe I haven't waited long enough.
>
> tom
>
> ---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote: 
>
> =============
> Tom,
> You should never fill up with DOT5 if you previously used DOT3 or 4. You 
> run the very serious risk that the seals will perish and the system will 
> leak like a sieve. Thus you have to replace all the seals and hoses (and 
> clean out the rest of the system of course). This goes for any car.
> You may have been extremely lucky.
> Kees Oudesluijs
>
> Tom Felts schreef:
>   
>> ???????   Why is this true for the 100 and not other versions?  What is different about the rubber components in the 100?  I put DOT 5 in my BJ8 and E-Type years ago and did nothing beforehand with the components.  Not a leak or brake problem since.
>>
>> tom
>>
>> ---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote: 
>>
>> =============
>> Replace all rubber parts. Effectively rebuilt all your wheel cilinders, 
>> callipers, master brake cilinder using new seals and renew/replace the 
>> rubber brake hoses, preferrably with Teflon SS braiding items from eg 
>> Goodridge.
>> Kees Oudesluijs
>> NL
>>   
>>     
>
>   
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Mon Nov  9 15:36:52 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:36:52 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] AM Radio
In-Reply-To: <820759.33349.qm@web110310.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <d9b7a14d0911091020m394280d2w988831fcaed84f5a@mail.gmail.com>
	<0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0341FF75@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
	<003201ca617b$c43834d0$4ca89e70$@rr.com>
	<820759.33349.qm@web110310.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4AF89984.9040508@chello.nl>

Try ebay for a while.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


Richard Dryman schreef:
> I went to Google, Sams and everywhere else--no luck on Panasonic
> #CR002,AM/FM,chassis#50244, with the 2 FM buttons on the left. Anyone having
> anything on that would interest. 
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> I
> Googled "Sams Photo Facts" and got to their website.  I had no luck
> finding
> anything there by searching for "BMC radio" or "BMC" or "British".
> Maybe if
> you have a model or other number from the radio you'll have more
> luck.
>
> Steve
> Byers

From sales at justbrits.com  Mon Nov  9 15:58:25 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:58:25 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] AM Radio
In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0341FF75@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
References: <d9b7a14d0911091020m394280d2w988831fcaed84f5a@mail.gmail.com>
	<0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0341FF75@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
Message-ID: <4AF89E91.8000804@justbrits.com>

<< Sam's photo facts >>

Yep, best hope.  Also I do think [NO proof] the BMC
units are identical to the Motorola one.

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

From e-wilkins at cox.net  Mon Nov  9 16:06:11 2009
From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:06:11 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <20091109155237.NOUEY.685969.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
References: <20091109155237.NOUEY.685969.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
Message-ID: <3825E6B4-22E5-414A-9660-5DD29388329C@cox.net>

Silicone is known to be more compressible than DOT 4. That's one of  
the reasons that it is not used or recommended in ABS systems.

The fact that it doesn't absorb moisture is bad because instead of  
suspending moisture, it can cause water to "settle" in brake parts  
leading to water pockets and/or corrosion from same.

Wilko

On Nov 9, 2009, at 1:52 PM, Tom Felts wrote:

> less water absorption is a negative???
>
> And----my pedals are in no way spongy.  Sorry to defend DOT 5 so  
> strongly, but seems everything I hear bad about it has not happened  
> to me in a very long time of silicone use.
>
>
> ---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:
>
> =============
> Although DOT5 has its advantages in:
>
> -not stripping paint like DOT3/4 (I do not know if this also true for
> DOT5.1)
> -less detoriation being not or less hygroscopic
> -higher dry and wet boiling point
> -long life

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Mon Nov  9 16:48:00 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:48:00 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
References: <20091109154726.VDQWK.685840.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
Message-ID: <28F85DAB704B43DB86E517D5D1A9155E@LIFEBOOK>

We're really flogging this one again.
However I will state that we always completely rebuild all brake components, 
cylinders, hoses, everything, flush and blow out the old lines to introduce 
DOT 5 Silicone fluid to any system we work on. One particularly noteworthy 
occurrence took place about a year after we did a complete job.
It was on a Mk 1 Sprite and the owner had taken the car to a local garage 
for a regular service. Some young employee in the shop had topped up all 
fluids, including the hydraulic reservoir. He'd use DOT 3 fluid for the top 
up. Within 2 weeks the owner was experiencing poor clutch pedal, sluggish 
return and slight leakage at the clutch slave cylinder.
We found the problem, completely flushed everything again with silicone 
fluid, rebuilt the slave and it's been all right now for the last 5 years.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Felts" <tomfelts at windstream.net>
To: "Oudesluys" <coudesluijs at chello.nl>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>; "Thomas Willig" <twillig at ruda.de>
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 4:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100


> Could someone tell me the chemical products that are made by mixing the 
> two that supposedly reacts with the rubber seals?  To me it either reacts 
> or it doesn't, and it did not with mine.  Now--if it takes 10 years, I 
> still have a couple to go. Maybe I haven't waited long enough.
>
> tom
>
> ---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:
>
> =============
> Tom,
> You should never fill up with DOT5 if you previously used DOT3 or 4. You
> run the very serious risk that the seals will perish and the system will
> leak like a sieve. Thus you have to replace all the seals and hoses (and
> clean out the rest of the system of course). This goes for any car.
> You may have been extremely lucky.
> Kees Oudesluijs
>
> Tom Felts schreef:
>> ???????   Why is this true for the 100 and not other versions?  What is 
>> different about the rubber components in the 100?  I put DOT 5 in my BJ8 
>> and E-Type years ago and did nothing beforehand with the components.  Not 
>> a leak or brake problem since.
>>
>> tom
>>
>> ---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:
>>
>> =============
>> Replace all rubber parts. Effectively rebuilt all your wheel cilinders,
>> callipers, master brake cilinder using new seals and renew/replace the
>> rubber brake hoses, preferrably with Teflon SS braiding items from eg
>> Goodridge.
>> Kees Oudesluijs
>> NL
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From autofarm at cyg.net  Mon Nov  9 16:51:32 2009
From: autofarm at cyg.net (Bob Yule)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:51:32 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
References: <20091109154726.VDQWK.685840.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
Message-ID: <9C6BBC14F1814D33898680AC14AFB85D@OFFICE>

    The problem with DOT 5 silicone fluid is that it is not compatible with 
natural rubber.  In older systems, many of them had natural rubber seals and 
the DOT 5 fluid makes them go spongy and leak.
    DOT 3/4 and DOT 5 fluids will not mix, so you finish up with separate 
layers of fluids in the brake system. Draining a system that has neoprene or 
synthetic rubber seals and then refilling with DOT 5 should not cause any 
adverse effects. However, we always rinse the system with alcohol before 
changing to a different fluid.
Cheers.......Bob
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Felts" <tomfelts at windstream.net>
To: "Oudesluys" <coudesluijs at chello.nl>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>; "Thomas Willig" <twillig at ruda.de>
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 4:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100


> Could someone tell me the chemical products that are made by mixing the 
> two that supposedly reacts with the rubber seals?  To me it either reacts 
> or it doesn't, and it did not with mine.  Now--if it takes 10 years, I 
> still have a couple to go. Maybe I haven't waited long enough.
>
> tom
>
> ---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:
>
> =============
> Tom,
> You should never fill up with DOT5 if you previously used DOT3 or 4. You
> run the very serious risk that the seals will perish and the system will
> leak like a sieve. Thus you have to replace all the seals and hoses (and
> clean out the rest of the system of course). This goes for any car.
> You may have been extremely lucky.
> Kees Oudesluijs
>
> Tom Felts schreef:
>> ???????   Why is this true for the 100 and not other versions?  What is 
>> different about the rubber components in the 100?  I put DOT 5 in my BJ8 
>> and E-Type years ago and did nothing beforehand with the components.  Not 
>> a leak or brake problem since.
>>
>> tom
>>
>> ---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:
>>
>> =============
>> Replace all rubber parts. Effectively rebuilt all your wheel cilinders,
>> callipers, master brake cilinder using new seals and renew/replace the
>> rubber brake hoses, preferrably with Teflon SS braiding items from eg
>> Goodridge.
>> Kees Oudesluijs
>> NL
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From glemon at neb.rr.com  Mon Nov  9 17:18:36 2009
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:18:36 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <3825E6B4-22E5-414A-9660-5DD29388329C@cox.net>
References: <20091109155237.NOUEY.685969.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
	<3825E6B4-22E5-414A-9660-5DD29388329C@cox.net>
Message-ID: <D10920D3AF5A4FAE8CF39CE7928F2F19@GregPC>

If DOT 5 doesn't absorb water how can any appreciable amount get into the 
system unless someone pours it in?  I understand that you might get some 
condensation but very small volume of air to get any appreciable amount of 
air in the system for it to condense out of, likewise some condensation when 
the system is open (cap off) but cant see again how an appreciable amount 
would get into the system limited surface area (and time) for condensation 
to occur.  Also, Count me as one who converted without doing more than 
blowing out the sytem with air, and no bad result, also really didn't notice 
any difference in pedal feel.

Greg Lemon 

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Mon Nov  9 17:18:59 2009
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:18:59 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <20091109161038.I3UB7.686535.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
References: <4AF88A93.10902@chello.nl>
	<20091109161038.I3UB7.686535.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
Message-ID: <BC4661D73F2F45E59CCB76E38F051583@oscar>

What color is it?
dave

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-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Tom Felts
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 3:11 PM
To: Richard Ewald; Oudesluys
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net; Thomas Willig
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100

Absolutely not-----mine is DEFINITELY DOT 5.


---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote: 

=============
It is something that everyone should know. Ask producers and restorers. 
Google. I am sure that there are proper research results somewhere. I do 
not need them as I have seen it happen several times.
It may be that people who claim to have had no advers results have used 
DOT5.1 (a polyalcyleen glycol aether) and not DOT5 (a silicon fluid), 
two entirely different and incompatible fluids. DOT5.1 is compatible 
with DOT4 but has similar higher specs (dry and wet boiling points) as DOT5.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

Richard Ewald schreef:
> Do you have any kind of authoritative cite for this claim, or is this 
> something that everyone just "knows"?  Inquiring minds want to know.
> I have never heard this before.
> Rick
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 9, 2009, at 6:47, Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:
>
>> Tom,
>> You should never fill up with DOT5 if you previously used DOT3 or 4. 
>> You run the very serious risk that the seals will perish and the 
>> system will leak like a sieve.
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From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Mon Nov  9 17:24:03 2009
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:24:03 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] E bay
In-Reply-To: <d23.5200f9f9.382583df@aol.com>
References: <d23.5200f9f9.382583df@aol.com>
Message-ID: <7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA0390E94DB0@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>

G'day Michael

Oh dear! Been away in the depths of Victoria for a few days and I come back to
the biggest faux pas of them all.

I just have to keep reminding you blokes that the cars you own are not "REAL
Healeys", they are Austin-Healeys.

While the Austin-Healey 100 is most certainly the purest to the original
design it is still an Austin-Healey.

Generally real Healeys were built between 1946 and 1954 and were fitted with
Riley, Alvis or Nash engines. Plus the late 1960s/early 1970s did see a
handful of real Healeys fitted with BMC, Coventry Climax and Repco engines.

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 Awgertoo at aol.com
Sent: Saturday, 7 November 2009 12:51 AM
To: coudesluijs at chello.nl; tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] E bay

Keese--

You have it backwards:  The proper spelling IS "Austin (Hyphen)  Healey".

Only when some badge supplier screwed up and the factory saw an opportunity
 to save some $$ by accepting badges that said "Austin (NO HYPHEN) Healey"
did  such a badge appear on an AH.

Besides, the badges on all 100's are hyphenated and as we know 100's are
the REAL Healeys.

Best--Michael Oritt
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From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov  9 17:31:07 2009
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:31:07 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <3825E6B4-22E5-414A-9660-5DD29388329C@cox.net>
References: <20091109155237.NOUEY.685969.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
	<3825E6B4-22E5-414A-9660-5DD29388329C@cox.net>
Message-ID: <9579647E-9605-4A8F-AF4A-ACEE16AB02C5@sbcglobal.net>

This comes up about every 6 months or so and all I will say is that   
if you purchase a Girling cylinder or kit in the instructions it  
clearly states that if you use Silicone fluid your warranty is VOID.


On Nov 9, 2009, at 3:06 PM, Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote:

> Silicone is known to be more compressible than DOT 4. That's one of  
> the reasons that it is not used or recommended in ABS systems.
>
> The fact that it doesn't absorb moisture is bad because instead of  
> suspending moisture, it can cause water to "settle" in brake parts  
> leading to water pockets and/or corrosion from same.
>
> Wilko
>
> On Nov 9, 2009, at 1:52 PM, Tom Felts wrote:
>
>> less water absorption is a negative???
>>
>> And----my pedals are in no way spongy.  Sorry to defend DOT 5 so  
>> strongly, but seems everything I hear bad about it has not  
>> happened to me in a very long time of silicone use.
>>
>>
>> ---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:
>>
>> =============
>> Although DOT5 has its advantages in:
>>
>> -not stripping paint like DOT3/4 (I do not know if this also true for
>> DOT5.1)
>> -less detoriation being not or less hygroscopic
>> -higher dry and wet boiling point
>> -long life
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From e-wilkins at cox.net  Mon Nov  9 17:46:04 2009
From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:46:04 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <D10920D3AF5A4FAE8CF39CE7928F2F19@GregPC>
References: <20091109155237.NOUEY.685969.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
	<3825E6B4-22E5-414A-9660-5DD29388329C@cox.net>
	<D10920D3AF5A4FAE8CF39CE7928F2F19@GregPC>
Message-ID: <C54A5403-0E91-4C3E-86C3-B78D32ABE3C3@cox.net>

That moisture "issue" is, at best, overblown by almost everyone.  
Particulate contamination from use will wreck your fluid faster than  
anything.

On Nov 9, 2009, at 4:18 PM, Greg Lemon wrote:

> If DOT 5 doesn't absorb water how can any appreciable amount get  
> into the system unless someone pours it in?  I understand that you  
> might get some condensation but very small volume of air to get any  
> appreciable amount of air in the system for it to condense out of,  
> likewise some condensation when the system is open (cap off) but  
> cant see again how an appreciable amount would get into the system  
> limited surface area (and time) for condensation to occur.  Also,  
> Count me as one who converted without doing more than blowing out  
> the sytem with air, and no bad result, also really didn't notice any  
> difference in pedal feel.
>
> Greg Lemon

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Nov  9 18:04:29 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:04:29 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <F5D37F1E-FA91-4BF6-A972-3653B80E8F3D@cox.net>
References: <20091109065413.UGVU8.669979.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
	<4AF82B67.6070604@chello.nl>
	<926E91B2-76FD-4A76-AFAF-954837E2AF96@gmail.com>
	<F5D37F1E-FA91-4BF6-A972-3653B80E8F3D@cox.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911091704u34adac2fp77c915c8f90ebb15@mail.gmail.com>

Eric / Rick  -

This happened to me in 1987 with my BJ8 when I tried to switch to Dot 5 (it
was purple color).

All my seals went bad and I had to rebuild my complete brake system.  I
think the new silicone fluids are much better at matching the swelling
characteristics of Dot 3/4, so probably less of a problem now.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 5:31 AM, Eric (Rick) Wilkins <e-wilkins at cox.net>wrote:

> I've only seen anecdotal evidence of the so-called degradation of existing
> rubber seals by changing to silicone fluids.
>
> Many sources say there is no worry at all. Others say that external parts
> like boot seals are susceptable to the silicone fluids.
>
> Some sources even list the Dot 3-4 fluids as being "compatible" with Dot 5
> (silicone)
>
> Go figure.
>
> Wilko
>
>
> On Nov 9, 2009, at 12:17 PM, Richard Ewald wrote:
>
>  Do you have any kind of authoritative cite for this claim, or is this
>> something that everyone just "knows"?  Inquiring minds want to know.
>> I have never heard this before.
>> Rick
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Nov 9, 2009, at 6:47, Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:
>>
>>  Tom,
>>> You should never fill up with DOT5 if you previously used DOT3 or 4. You
>>> run the very serious risk that the seals will perish and the system will
>>> leak like a sieve.

From 63ahbj7 at comcast.net  Mon Nov  9 18:52:15 2009
From: 63ahbj7 at comcast.net (63ahbj7)
Date: Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:52:15 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] AM Radio
In-Reply-To: <4AF89984.9040508@chello.nl>
References: <d9b7a14d0911091020m394280d2w988831fcaed84f5a@mail.gmail.com>
	<0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0341FF75@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
	<003201ca617b$c43834d0$4ca89e70$@rr.com>
	<820759.33349.qm@web110310.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
	<4AF89984.9040508@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <4AF8C74F.5050500@comcast.net>

Kees:

<< Try ebay for a while.  >>

IMHO, he would be WAY ahead by just going to Panasonic <G> !!

K.I.S.S.

Ed
Please visit MY site ay:
www.justbrits.com

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Nov  9 18:52:28 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:52:28 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] DR2 DR3A Wiper Motors
In-Reply-To: <490865.97272.qm@web86404.mail.ird.yahoo.com>
References: <490865.97272.qm@web86404.mail.ird.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911091752q634f7f99x7bbe30239f0ef7ec@mail.gmail.com>

David -

Anything you've ever wanted to know about the working principles of the DR2
Wiper motor are on pages 14 - 25 here:

http://www.healey6.com/Lucas%20Course/Lucas%20technical%20correspondence%20course%20-%20session%208.pdf

In addition, a sample wiring circuit is on page 16 here (with wire color):

http://www.healey6.com/Lucas%20Course/Lucas%20technical%20correspondence%20course%20-%20session%206.pdf

If you are looking for the wiring diagram for your specific Healey, you
should refer to your shop manual.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 1:11 AM, David Hall <dthall at btinternet.com> wrote:

> Would anybody who has wiring diagrams for both wiper motors be kind enough
> to
> forward a copy of the drawing or a schematic to me.
> Regards David Hall

From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Mon Nov  9 18:52:59 2009
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:52:59 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?silcone_brake_fluid?=
Message-ID: <20091110015259.12483.qmail@server278.com>

when i was stationed in germany, all the military vehicles we had used silicone brake fluid. i drained out the DOT 3 and replaced with silicone.  no one told me and i never read where i was supposed to replace anything.  i did not even blow out the lines.  i kept the silicone in for about 15 years until i actually had to buy it, then quit using it.  i do not remember ever having any problem with it at all. hjim

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Nov  9 18:56:24 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:56:24 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <D10920D3AF5A4FAE8CF39CE7928F2F19@GregPC>
References: <20091109155237.NOUEY.685969.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
	<3825E6B4-22E5-414A-9660-5DD29388329C@cox.net>
	<D10920D3AF5A4FAE8CF39CE7928F2F19@GregPC>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911091756x1bc86438ie45c7e9929faf35e@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Greg -

Water is normal in the brake system, and Dot 5 floats on water, which means
any air humidity or condensation will eventually sink to the bottom of your
brakes over time.  Probably not much of a risk if you use your car all the
time, but probably would be smart to do a partial bleed of brakes every
couple of years to purge the system of any potential low sitting water.

Dot 3/4 absorbs water, so it's less of an issue from the corrosion
standpoint, well atleast if your fluid isn't too old.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 8:18 AM, Greg Lemon <glemon at neb.rr.com> wrote:

> If DOT 5 doesn't absorb water how can any appreciable amount get into the
> system unless someone pours it in?  I understand that you might get some
> condensation but very small volume of air to get any appreciable amount of
> air in the system for it to condense out of, likewise some condensation when
> the system is open (cap off) but cant see again how an appreciable amount
> would get into the system limited surface area (and time) for condensation
> to occur.  Also, Count me as one who converted without doing more than
> blowing out the sytem with air, and no bad result, also really didn't notice
> any difference in pedal feel.
>
> Greg Lemon

From Editorgary at aol.com  Mon Nov  9 18:57:51 2009
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:57:51 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone (Dot5) andGlycol (Dot 3, 4, 5.1) brake fluids
Message-ID: <d2c.548f9eaa.382a229f@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/9/09 2:23:23 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net
writes:


> You should never fill up with DOT5 if you previously used DOT3 or 
> >> 4. You run the very serious risk that the seals will perish and the 
> >> system will leak like a sieve.
>
Sheesh! it always amazes me when these discussions rear their heads again.
The key difference between (unrestored) 100s and later cars is that the
early cars used real rubber in the seals and hoses, and later cars used a
synthetic mix of rubber and other stuff. All brake fluid is formulated to
cause
the seals to swell a bit so that they will, well, seal. Silicone fluid uses
different additives than glycol fluid, and the additives are not compatible,
cancelling one another out, hence the cautions not to mix them, and to flush
out the glycol if and when switching to silicone. The additives in silicone
don't work on natural rubber, and in fact will cause natural rubber to
degrade.
So, bottom lines (repeating these for the umpteenth time):

If you wish to use silicone fluid in a system that still has its original
seals, replace the seals with new ones.
If you wish to use silicone in a system that has had glycol in it, flush
out the system with e.g. brake cleaner or alcohol.
Silicone has the advantages of greater longevity, is not damaging to paint,
and is good in cars that are driven infrequently, so every classic car
museum of which I'm aware uses silicone fluid in its cars.
Glycol has the advantage of providing a firmer pedal, but must be replaced
more often, and is very damaging to paint.
Glycol and silicone can not be mixed without losing the integrity of the
braking system.
Even silicone fluid should be bled out and replaced every few years.

Cheers
Gary

From sales at justbrits.com  Mon Nov  9 19:05:58 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:05:58 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] [Fwd: [Spridgets] Interesting cars for sale]
Message-ID: <4AF8CA86.5090003@justbrits.com>

 From a pal of mine on the Spridgets List.
He IS quite LBC  knowledgeable.

<quote>
-------- Original Message --------

So the weird 70 degree temps continued today and I drove the Alfa to work. 
In my little town of Roscoe IL I drove by an orange Datsun 2000 roadster 
for sale (rough shape), and 2 miles down the road a white chrome bumpered 
MGB (nice shape). If anyone has any real interest, let me know and I'll be 
more than happy to check them out. This is ~90 miles west of Chicago, 45 
south of Madison WI.
</quote>

If anybody is interested, lemme know & I'll put you in contact.

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

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Mon Nov  9 19:57:32 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:57:32 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <28F85DAB704B43DB86E517D5D1A9155E@LIFEBOOK>
Message-ID: <20091109205732.K8OCH.694367.root@ispmxfep11-z01>

Rich--I'd say there is a big difference in dumping DOT 3 fluid into the silicone system than what little DOT 3/4 is left after draining  and then adding silicone.  Thus the comparison is not credible--IMO anyway.

---- Rich C <richchrysler at quickclic.net> wrote: 

=============
We're really flogging this one again.
However I will state that we always completely rebuild all brake components, 
cylinders, hoses, everything, flush and blow out the old lines to introduce 
DOT 5 Silicone fluid to any system we work on. One particularly noteworthy 
occurrence took place about a year after we did a complete job.
It was on a Mk 1 Sprite and the owner had taken the car to a local garage 
for a regular service. Some young employee in the shop had topped up all 
fluids, including the hydraulic reservoir. He'd use DOT 3 fluid for the top 
up. Within 2 weeks the owner was experiencing poor clutch pedal, sluggish 
return and slight leakage at the clutch slave cylinder.
We found the problem, completely flushed everything again with silicone 
fluid, rebuilt the slave and it's been all right now for the last 5 years.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Felts" <tomfelts at windstream.net>
To: "Oudesluys" <coudesluijs at chello.nl>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>; "Thomas Willig" <twillig at ruda.de>
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 4:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100


> Could someone tell me the chemical products that are made by mixing the 
> two that supposedly reacts with the rubber seals?  To me it either reacts 
> or it doesn't, and it did not with mine.  Now--if it takes 10 years, I 
> still have a couple to go. Maybe I haven't waited long enough.
>
> tom
>
> ---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:
>
> =============
> Tom,
> You should never fill up with DOT5 if you previously used DOT3 or 4. You
> run the very serious risk that the seals will perish and the system will
> leak like a sieve. Thus you have to replace all the seals and hoses (and
> clean out the rest of the system of course). This goes for any car.
> You may have been extremely lucky.
> Kees Oudesluijs
>
> Tom Felts schreef:
>> ???????   Why is this true for the 100 and not other versions?  What is 
>> different about the rubber components in the 100?  I put DOT 5 in my BJ8 
>> and E-Type years ago and did nothing beforehand with the components.  Not 
>> a leak or brake problem since.
>>
>> tom
>>
>> ---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:
>>
>> =============
>> Replace all rubber parts. Effectively rebuilt all your wheel cilinders,
>> callipers, master brake cilinder using new seals and renew/replace the
>> rubber brake hoses, preferrably with Teflon SS braiding items from eg
>> Goodridge.
>> Kees Oudesluijs
>> NL
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Mon Nov  9 19:58:38 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:58:38 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <9C6BBC14F1814D33898680AC14AFB85D@OFFICE>
Message-ID: <20091109205838.Q5468.694401.root@ispmxfep11-z01>

Thanks Bob---I needed that:):):)

tom

---- Bob Yule <autofarm at cyg.net> wrote: 

=============
    The problem with DOT 5 silicone fluid is that it is not compatible with 
natural rubber.  In older systems, many of them had natural rubber seals and 
the DOT 5 fluid makes them go spongy and leak.
    DOT 3/4 and DOT 5 fluids will not mix, so you finish up with separate 
layers of fluids in the brake system. Draining a system that has neoprene or 
synthetic rubber seals and then refilling with DOT 5 should not cause any 
adverse effects. However, we always rinse the system with alcohol before 
changing to a different fluid.
Cheers.......Bob
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Felts" <tomfelts at windstream.net>
To: "Oudesluys" <coudesluijs at chello.nl>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>; "Thomas Willig" <twillig at ruda.de>
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 4:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100


> Could someone tell me the chemical products that are made by mixing the 
> two that supposedly reacts with the rubber seals?  To me it either reacts 
> or it doesn't, and it did not with mine.  Now--if it takes 10 years, I 
> still have a couple to go. Maybe I haven't waited long enough.
>
> tom
>
> ---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:
>
> =============
> Tom,
> You should never fill up with DOT5 if you previously used DOT3 or 4. You
> run the very serious risk that the seals will perish and the system will
> leak like a sieve. Thus you have to replace all the seals and hoses (and
> clean out the rest of the system of course). This goes for any car.
> You may have been extremely lucky.
> Kees Oudesluijs
>
> Tom Felts schreef:
>> ???????   Why is this true for the 100 and not other versions?  What is 
>> different about the rubber components in the 100?  I put DOT 5 in my BJ8 
>> and E-Type years ago and did nothing beforehand with the components.  Not 
>> a leak or brake problem since.
>>
>> tom
>>
>> ---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:
>>
>> =============
>> Replace all rubber parts. Effectively rebuilt all your wheel cilinders,
>> callipers, master brake cilinder using new seals and renew/replace the
>> rubber brake hoses, preferrably with Teflon SS braiding items from eg
>> Goodridge.
>> Kees Oudesluijs
>> NL
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Mon Nov  9 20:01:09 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 22:01:09 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <BC4661D73F2F45E59CCB76E38F051583@oscar>
Message-ID: <20091109210109.N9Z3Q.694500.root@ispmxfep11-z01>

purple


---- Dave Porter <frogeye at porterscustom.com> wrote: 

=============
What color is it?
dave

frogeye at porterscustom.com

Porter Customs   2909 Arno NE
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2  1959 AN5
Porter Custom Bicycles

cars:
 www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
gallery:
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff

blog: http://porterbikes.com/

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Tom Felts
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 3:11 PM
To: Richard Ewald; Oudesluys
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net; Thomas Willig
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100

Absolutely not-----mine is DEFINITELY DOT 5.


---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote: 

=============
It is something that everyone should know. Ask producers and restorers. 
Google. I am sure that there are proper research results somewhere. I do 
not need them as I have seen it happen several times.
It may be that people who claim to have had no advers results have used 
DOT5.1 (a polyalcyleen glycol aether) and not DOT5 (a silicon fluid), 
two entirely different and incompatible fluids. DOT5.1 is compatible 
with DOT4 but has similar higher specs (dry and wet boiling points) as DOT5.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

Richard Ewald schreef:
> Do you have any kind of authoritative cite for this claim, or is this 
> something that everyone just "knows"?  Inquiring minds want to know.
> I have never heard this before.
> Rick
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 9, 2009, at 6:47, Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:
>
>> Tom,
>> You should never fill up with DOT5 if you previously used DOT3 or 4. 
>> You run the very serious risk that the seals will perish and the 
>> system will leak like a sieve.
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Mon Nov  9 20:04:20 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 21:04:20 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <9579647E-9605-4A8F-AF4A-ACEE16AB02C5@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <20091109210420.0DKT2.694623.root@ispmxfep11-z01>

Don't suppose they said why?  Are we to assume why?


---- David Nock <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net> wrote: 

=============
This comes up about every 6 months or so and all I will say is that   
if you purchase a Girling cylinder or kit in the instructions it  
clearly states that if you use Silicone fluid your warranty is VOID.


On Nov 9, 2009, at 3:06 PM, Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote:

> Silicone is known to be more compressible than DOT 4. That's one of  
> the reasons that it is not used or recommended in ABS systems.
>
> The fact that it doesn't absorb moisture is bad because instead of  
> suspending moisture, it can cause water to "settle" in brake parts  
> leading to water pockets and/or corrosion from same.
>
> Wilko
>
> On Nov 9, 2009, at 1:52 PM, Tom Felts wrote:
>
>> less water absorption is a negative???
>>
>> And----my pedals are in no way spongy.  Sorry to defend DOT 5 so  
>> strongly, but seems everything I hear bad about it has not  
>> happened to me in a very long time of silicone use.
>>
>>
>> ---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:
>>
>> =============
>> Although DOT5 has its advantages in:
>>
>> -not stripping paint like DOT3/4 (I do not know if this also true for
>> DOT5.1)
>> -less detoriation being not or less hygroscopic
>> -higher dry and wet boiling point
>> -long life
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From ggilliam at usol.com  Mon Nov  9 20:27:17 2009
From: ggilliam at usol.com (ggilliam at usol.com)
Date: Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:27:17 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] silcone brake fluid - Sideline
In-Reply-To: <20091110015259.12483.qmail@server278.com>
References: <20091110015259.12483.qmail@server278.com>
Message-ID: <f421832dc86c92c3cf632a719e255b51@usol.com>

As a side element to military vehicles using silicone brake fluid, GM had a
contract to build a large number of HD crewcab pickups, suburbans, etc for
the gov. Since silicone anything is a severe quality issue in the paint
areas of the assembly plant, the brake systems were not filled on the
assembly line as all the usual trucks were. Instead they built small
filling facility out by the rail ship yard about a half a mile away from
the assembly building(Flint MI).



On Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:52:59 +0000, <healeymanjim at hansencc.net> wrote:
> when i was stationed in germany, all the military vehicles we had used
> silicone brake fluid. i drained out the DOT 3 and replaced with silicone.

> no one told me and i never read where i was supposed to replace anything.

> i did not even blow out the lines.  i kept the silicone in for about 15
> years until i actually had to buy it, then quit using it.  i do not
> remember ever having any problem with it at all. hjim
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From peter.svilans at rogers.com  Mon Nov  9 20:44:41 2009
From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 22:44:41 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] AM Radio
Message-ID: <002601ca61b8$2397ad20$6401a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>

When talking about factory radios,  the BJ8 was fitted with different models
of Smiths Radiomobile for different years:

1964:     manual-  model 62 T
             pushbutton-  model 902 T

1965-66: manual-  model 72-T
             pushbutton- model 972 T

1968:     manual-  model RM 72
             pushbutton-  model RM 972

Manuals for over 100 models of Radiomobile can be bought from:

http://www.savoy-hill.co.uk/

You pay, then get a link to their download page by email.

Best
Peter

From helyjohn at cablespeed.com  Mon Nov  9 21:26:36 2009
From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:26:36 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 cylinder head ques:
References: <907957.82297.qm@web31402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <EF5E7F09E8014B998260DEF63B157E06@FRED>

To the best of my knowledge, a stock head is 3.685".  I have two  heads that 
have been around for years and that is what they measure..

John Snyder


>
> What is the nominal thickness of a cylinder head? I have a chance to pick 
> up a
> head that has been "cut" to 3.567" . My guy doesn't know what the 
> machinest
> started with, to wit. I'd like to know the standard spec. & can't find it 
> in
> my Haynes
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Walt
>
> BT7
> Albatross
> Jabro-Buick

From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com  Tue Nov 10 00:44:43 2009
From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:44:43 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] E bay
In-Reply-To: <7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA0390E94DB0@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>
References: <d23.5200f9f9.382583df@aol.com>
	<7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA0390E94DB0@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>
Message-ID: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF5390@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>

Patrick,
You may have to add: Austin-Healeys were built by BMC in Longbridge and
Abingdon and not by Healey, except the first 20.
So we may have to call them badge engineered MGs.

Josef Eckert
Konigswinter/GERMANY


-----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----
Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im
Auftrag von Quinn, Patrick
Gesendet: Dienstag, 10. November 2009 01:24
An: 'Awgertoo at aol.com'
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Betreff: Re: [Healeys] E bay

G'day Michael

Oh dear! Been away in the depths of Victoria for a few days and I come back to
the biggest faux pas of them all.

I just have to keep reminding you blokes that the cars you own are not "REAL
Healeys", they are Austin-Healeys.

While the Austin-Healey 100 is most certainly the purest to the original
design it is still an Austin-Healey.

Generally real Healeys were built between 1946 and 1954 and were fitted with
Riley, Alvis or Nash engines. Plus the late 1960s/early 1970s did see a
handful of real Healeys fitted with BMC, Coventry Climax and Repco engines.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Tue Nov 10 01:07:32 2009
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:07:32 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] E bay
In-Reply-To: <7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA0390E94DB0@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>
References: <d23.5200f9f9.382583df@aol.com>
	<7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA0390E94DB0@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>
Message-ID: <+1fH1ACE9R+KFwWl@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Patrick

I am about to say something with a cheeky smile on my face.

One could say that that only the early BN1s with the spiral bevel, 4 
stud rear axle were true Austin-Healeys. After that BMC major units 
replaced the Austin. By the time that the last 3000 was manufactured the 
cars should have been badged BMC-Healey!

Regards

>
>Oh dear! Been away in the depths of Victoria for a few days and I come back to
>the biggest faux pas of them all.
>
>I just have to keep reminding you blokes that the cars you own are not "REAL
>Healeys", they are Austin-Healeys.
>
>While the Austin-Healey 100 is most certainly the purest to the original
>design it is still an Austin-Healey.
>
>Generally real Healeys were built between 1946 and 1954 and were fitted with
>Riley, Alvis or Nash engines. Plus the late 1960s/early 1970s did see a
>handful of real Healeys fitted with BMC, Coventry Climax and Repco engines.
>
>Hoo Roo
>
>Patrick Quinn
-- 
John Harper

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Nov 10 01:23:38 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:23:38 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] E bay
In-Reply-To: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF5390@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
References: <d23.5200f9f9.382583df@aol.com>
	<7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA0390E94DB0@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>
	<6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF5390@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911100023i42d2e676x9b9e554f8a99ad74@mail.gmail.com>

Josef -

To say such a thing is *verboten*!  If you mention MG again we'll have you
drawn and quartered.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 3:44 PM, <Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com> wrote:

> Patrick,
> You may have to add: Austin-Healeys were built by BMC in Longbridge and
> Abingdon and not by Healey, except the first 20.
> So we may have to call them badge engineered MGs.
>
> Josef Eckert
> Konigswinter/GERMANY

From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com  Tue Nov 10 01:39:38 2009
From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:39:38 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] E bay
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0911100023i42d2e676x9b9e554f8a99ad74@mail.gmail.com>
References: <d23.5200f9f9.382583df@aol.com>
	<7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA0390E94DB0@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>
	<6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF5390@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
	<ff59076c0911100023i42d2e676x9b9e554f8a99ad74@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF53E3@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>

Alan,
Here we are seriously thinking to have events together with our
".."-friends. Two weeks ago there was a meeting ".."-Club/Austin-Healey
Club officials to have a ".."/Healey-Weekend organised next year. Here
often people own cars of both marques and what we want is to meet same
minded people, not looking what kind of car they own.
So we have them really as close friends sharing the same hobby.

Josef Eckert
Konigswinter/GERMANY


________________________________

	Von: Alan Seigrist [mailto:healey.nut at gmail.com]
	Gesendet: Dienstag, 10. November 2009 09:24
	An: Eckert, Josef
	Cc: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au; Healeys at autox.team.net
	Betreff: Re: [Healeys] E bay


	Josef -

	To say such a thing is verboten!  If you mention MG again we'll
have you drawn and quartered.

	Alan

	'52 A90
	'53 BN1
	'59 Jag Mk IX
	'64 BJ8



	On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 3:44 PM, <Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com>
wrote:


		Patrick,
		You may have to add: Austin-Healeys were built by BMC in
Longbridge and
		Abingdon and not by Healey, except the first 20.
		So we may have to call them badge engineered MGs.

		Josef Eckert
		Konigswinter/GERMANY

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Nov 10 01:51:38 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:51:38 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] E bay
In-Reply-To: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF53E3@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
References: <d23.5200f9f9.382583df@aol.com>
	<7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA0390E94DB0@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>
	<6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF5390@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
	<ff59076c0911100023i42d2e676x9b9e554f8a99ad74@mail.gmail.com>
	<6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF53E3@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911100051o6942e711ye9d7da8002c7307d@mail.gmail.com>

Josef -

I was joking!

I used to have an MGB.  I sold it because it was about as fast as an
Isetta... don't tell the MGB owners about how I had to replace the rubber
A-arm bushings every 3000 miles or so... or how it caught on fire because
the carbs were conveniently placed over the catalytic converter...  Fun!!

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 4:39 PM, <Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com> wrote:

>  Alan,
> Here we are seriously thinking to have events together with our
> ".."-friends. Two weeks ago there was a meeting ".."-Club/Austin-Healey
> Club officials to have a ".."/Healey-Weekend organised next year. Here often
> people own cars of both marques and what we want is to meet same minded
> people, not looking what kind of car they own.
> So we have them really as close friends sharing the same hobby.
>
> Josef Eckert
> Konigswinter/GERMANY
>
>  ------------------------------
> *Von:* Alan Seigrist [mailto:healey.nut at gmail.com]
> *Gesendet:* Dienstag, 10. November 2009 09:24
> *An:* Eckert, Josef
> *Cc:* Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au; Healeys at autox.team.net
>
> *Betreff:* Re: [Healeys] E bay
>
> Josef -
>
> To say such a thing is *verboten*!  If you mention MG again we'll have you
> drawn and quartered.
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '59 Jag Mk IX
> '64 BJ8

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Tue Nov 10 02:07:26 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:07:26 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <BC4661D73F2F45E59CCB76E38F051583@oscar>
References: <4AF88A93.10902@chello.nl>
	<20091109161038.I3UB7.686535.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
	<BC4661D73F2F45E59CCB76E38F051583@oscar>
Message-ID: <4AF92D4E.5070801@chello.nl>

Should be blue.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


Dave Porter schreef:
> What color is it?
> dave
>
> frogeye at porterscustom.com
>
> Porter Customs   2909 Arno NE
> Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
> 505-352-1378
> 1954 BN2  1959 AN5
> Porter Custom Bicycles

From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Tue Nov 10 02:17:33 2009
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:17:33 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] E bay
In-Reply-To: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF5390@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
References: <d23.5200f9f9.382583df@aol.com>
	<7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA0390E94DB0@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>
	<6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF5390@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
Message-ID: <PnFrRKFt+S+KFwBL@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Josef

You wouldn't dare say that Longbridge built badge engineered MGs to a 
long serving Austin apprentice. In fact this is quite untrue.

I worked at BMC Service for a while and the rivalry between Austin and 
Morris apprentices was intense. So much so that it still lingers on with 
those now retired.

Regards

>You may have to add: Austin-Healeys were built by BMC in Longbridge and
>Abingdon and not by Healey, except the first 20.
>So we may have to call them badge engineered MGs.
>
>Josef Eckert
>Konigswinter/GERMANY
>
>
-- 
John Harper

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Tue Nov 10 02:23:27 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:23:27 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <D10920D3AF5A4FAE8CF39CE7928F2F19@GregPC>
References: <20091109155237.NOUEY.685969.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
	<3825E6B4-22E5-414A-9660-5DD29388329C@cox.net>
	<D10920D3AF5A4FAE8CF39CE7928F2F19@GregPC>
Message-ID: <4AF9310F.1040706@chello.nl>

The relative humidity inside and outside the brake fluid reservoir is 
the same as it is in open connection with the outside world even through 
the small breathing hole. So if you have large differences in 
temperature during day and night in a humid climate you have some 
condensation inside the reservoir, especially if the car is parked 
outside. Granted it is very little but it will add up in time.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


Greg Lemon schreef:
> If DOT 5 doesn't absorb water how can any appreciable amount get into 
> the system unless someone pours it in?  I understand that you might 
> get some condensation but very small volume of air to get any 
> appreciable amount of air in the system for it to condense out of, 
> likewise some condensation when the system is open (cap off) but cant 
> see again how an appreciable amount would get into the system limited 
> surface area (and time) for condensation to occur.  Also, Count me as 
> one who converted without doing more than blowing out the sytem with 
> air, and no bad result, also really didn't notice any difference in 
> pedal feel.
>
> Greg Lemon _______________________________________________

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Tue Nov 10 02:35:34 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:35:34 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] E bay
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0911100051o6942e711ye9d7da8002c7307d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <d23.5200f9f9.382583df@aol.com>
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	<6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF5390@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
	<ff59076c0911100023i42d2e676x9b9e554f8a99ad74@mail.gmail.com>
	<6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF53E3@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
	<ff59076c0911100051o6942e711ye9d7da8002c7307d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4AF933E6.2040700@chello.nl>

Austin-Healey made by Jensen. Sorry.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

From aon.912808691 at aon.at  Tue Nov 10 03:35:17 2009
From: aon.912808691 at aon.at (Reinhart Rosner (aon))
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:35:17 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <4AF9310F.1040706@chello.nl>
References: <20091109155237.NOUEY.685969.root@ispmxfep11-z01><3825E6B4-22E5-414A-9660-5DD29388329C@cox.net><D10920D3AF5A4FAE8CF39CE7928F2F19@GregPC>
	<4AF9310F.1040706@chello.nl>
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And as all bad things that you do not want in your car it easier gets in
than out.

Reinhart


Reinhart Rosner
55 AH 100 BN1
Vienna - Austria


-----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----
Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
Im Auftrag von Oudesluys
Gesendet: Dienstag, 10. November 2009 10:23
An: Greg Lemon
Cc: Healeys List
Betreff: Re: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100

The relative humidity inside and outside the brake fluid reservoir is
the same as it is in open connection with the outside world even through
the small breathing hole. So if you have large differences in
temperature during day and night in a humid climate you have some
condensation inside the reservoir, especially if the car is parked
outside. Granted it is very little but it will add up in time.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


Greg Lemon schreef:
> If DOT 5 doesn't absorb water how can any appreciable amount get into
> the system unless someone pours it in?  I understand that you might
> get some condensation but very small volume of air to get any
> appreciable amount of air in the system for it to condense out of,
> likewise some condensation when the system is open (cap off) but cant
> see again how an appreciable amount would get into the system limited
> surface area (and time) for condensation to occur.  Also, Count me as
> one who converted without doing more than blowing out the sytem with
> air, and no bad result, also really didn't notice any difference in
> pedal feel.
>
> Greg Lemon _______________________________________________
Healeys at autox.team.net
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Tue Nov 10 04:57:19 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:57:19 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] E bay
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0911100051o6942e711ye9d7da8002c7307d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <d23.5200f9f9.382583df@aol.com>
	<7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA0390E94DB0@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>
	<6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF5390@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
	<ff59076c0911100023i42d2e676x9b9e554f8a99ad74@mail.gmail.com>
	<6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF53E3@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
	<ff59076c0911100051o6942e711ye9d7da8002c7307d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4AF9551F.1050003@chello.nl>

MGB and a catalitic converter? Tell me more.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

Alan Seigrist schreef:
> Josef -
>
> I was joking!
>
> I used to have an MGB.  I sold it because it was about as fast as an
> Isetta... don't tell the MGB owners about how I had to replace the rubber
> A-arm bushings every 3000 miles or so... or how it caught on fire because
> the carbs were conveniently placed over the catalytic converter...  Fun!!
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '59 Jag Mk IX
> '64 BJ8
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 4:39 PM, <Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com> wrote:
>
>   
>>  Alan,
>> Here we are seriously thinking to have events together with our
>> ".."-friends. Two weeks ago there was a meeting ".."-Club/Austin-Healey
>> Club officials to have a ".."/Healey-Weekend organised next year. Here often
>> people own cars of both marques and what we want is to meet same minded
>> people, not looking what kind of car they own.
>> So we have them really as close friends sharing the same hobby.
>>
>> Josef Eckert
>> Konigswinter/GERMANY
>>
>>  ------------------------------
>> *Von:* Alan Seigrist [mailto:healey.nut at gmail.com]
>> *Gesendet:* Dienstag, 10. November 2009 09:24
>> *An:* Eckert, Josef
>> *Cc:* Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au; Healeys at autox.team.net
>>
>> *Betreff:* Re: [Healeys] E bay
>>
>> Josef -
>>
>> To say such a thing is *verboten*!  If you mention MG again we'll have you
>> drawn and quartered.
>>
>> Alan
>>
>> '52 A90
>> '53 BN1
>> '59 Jag Mk IX
>> '64 BJ8
>>     
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Nov 10 05:28:14 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:28:14 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] E bay
In-Reply-To: <4AF9551F.1050003@chello.nl>
References: <d23.5200f9f9.382583df@aol.com>
	<7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA0390E94DB0@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>
	<6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF5390@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
	<ff59076c0911100023i42d2e676x9b9e554f8a99ad74@mail.gmail.com>
	<6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF53E3@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
	<ff59076c0911100051o6942e711ye9d7da8002c7307d@mail.gmail.com>
	<4AF9551F.1050003@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911100428k7908ceb0u54143a07d34b2da9@mail.gmail.com>

As Arnold Schwartzenegger would say, "Welkohm tooh Kahlifonia"

http://www.google.com/products?q=mgb+catalytic+converter&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7ADBF_en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=9Vv5SrHKB9CJkQWLgLWnCw&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CBYQrQQwAA


Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 7:57 PM, Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:

> MGB and a catalitic converter? Tell me more.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
> Alan Seigrist schreef:
>
>>  Josef -
>>
>> I was joking!
>>
>> I used to have an MGB.  I sold it because it was about as fast as an
>> Isetta... don't tell the MGB owners about how I had to replace the rubber
>> A-arm bushings every 3000 miles or so... or how it caught on fire because
>> the carbs were conveniently placed over the catalytic converter...  Fun!!
>>
>> Alan
>>
>> '52 A90
>> '53 BN1
>> '59 Jag Mk IX
>> '64 BJ8

From kentmclean at comcast.net  Tue Nov 10 05:41:27 2009
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:41:27 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] E bay
In-Reply-To: <mailman.21894.1257822367.3240.healeys@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.21894.1257822367.3240.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4AF95F77.9040006@comcast.net>

Patrick Quinn wrote:
> I just have to keep reminding you blokes that the cars you own are not "REAL
> Healeys", they are Austin-Healeys.
> 
> While the Austin-Healey 100 is most certainly the purest to the original
> design it is still an Austin-Healey.

But for one brief, shining moment, the car stood on a stand at Earl's Court in 
1952 as a Healey 100 -- no hyphen, no Austin. Then Leonard Lord got to DMH, and 
it became an Austin-Healey. So the Healey 100, at least that one example, is a 
"REAL Healey". The thousands that followed are Austin-Healeys. I have one of the 
rare non-M models. :)

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Tue Nov 10 05:52:26 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:52:26 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] AM Radio
In-Reply-To: <002601ca61b8$2397ad20$6401a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>
References: <002601ca61b8$2397ad20$6401a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>
Message-ID: <000401ca6204$a7ae4e10$f70aea30$@rr.com>

For what it's worth, the following radios, in addition to those listed by
Peter below, are given on BMIHT certificates for BJ8s.  The dates in
parentheses are build dates for the cars that got these radios:

R.602T (Jan - Feb '64)
R.900T (Feb - May '64)
LE88 (Oct '64)
R.70T (Jan - Feb '66, Sep '67)
R.970T (Apr - May '66, Mar '67)
R.470T (Oct '66)

I wouldn't be surprised if some of the above are not typos -- for example,
R.70T and R.470T for R970T -- because the BMIHT certificates frequently have
mistakes.

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 Peter Svilans
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 10:45 PM
To: Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] AM Radio

When talking about factory radios,  the BJ8 was fitted with different models
of Smiths Radiomobile for different years:

1964:     manual-  model 62 T
             pushbutton-  model 902 T

1965-66: manual-  model 72-T
             pushbutton- model 972 T

1968:     manual-  model RM 72
             pushbutton-  model RM 972

Manuals for over 100 models of Radiomobile can be bought from:

http://www.savoy-hill.co.uk/

You pay, then get a link to their download page by email.

Best
Peter

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Tue Nov 10 06:07:48 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:07:48 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] E bay
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0911100428k7908ceb0u54143a07d34b2da9@mail.gmail.com>
References: <d23.5200f9f9.382583df@aol.com>	
	<7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA0390E94DB0@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>
	<6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF5390@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>	
	<ff59076c0911100023i42d2e676x9b9e554f8a99ad74@mail.gmail.com>	
	<6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF53E3@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>	
	<ff59076c0911100051o6942e711ye9d7da8002c7307d@mail.gmail.com>	
	<4AF9551F.1050003@chello.nl>
	<ff59076c0911100428k7908ceb0u54143a07d34b2da9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4AF965A4.9050809@chello.nl>

Were they  legally required after market items?
Kees Oudesluijs

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Nov 10 06:26:01 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:26:01 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] E bay
In-Reply-To: <4AF965A4.9050809@chello.nl>
References: <d23.5200f9f9.382583df@aol.com>
	<7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA0390E94DB0@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>
	<6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF5390@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
	<ff59076c0911100023i42d2e676x9b9e554f8a99ad74@mail.gmail.com>
	<6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3AF53E3@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
	<ff59076c0911100051o6942e711ye9d7da8002c7307d@mail.gmail.com>
	<4AF9551F.1050003@chello.nl>
	<ff59076c0911100428k7908ceb0u54143a07d34b2da9@mail.gmail.com>
	<4AF965A4.9050809@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911100526n5241e111ge5bf4b7a4f13121c@mail.gmail.com>

No, factory spec 75 to 80 in the US.

On 11/10/09, Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:
> Were they  legally required after market items?
> Kees Oudesluijs
>


-- 
Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8

From stmiller96 at hotmail.com  Tue Nov 10 06:32:57 2009
From: stmiller96 at hotmail.com (S and T Miller)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:32:57 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT  5
Message-ID: <BAY124-W2930DAA4429608C0EECBCDD4AB0@phx.gbl>

My experience with bleeding both DOT 3/4 and DOT 5 into the same container is
that the Silicone floats on top of the DOT 3/4.  In a wheel cylinder, master
cylinder, brake union, or caliper it would do the same.  My personal advice is
to flush it out with rubbing alcohol either way you go.

The Millers
"British Car Nuts"

1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299

1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219

1964 MGB 40841

1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351

"Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a test
drive."



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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Tue Nov 10 06:36:38 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 7:36:38 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <4AF92D4E.5070801@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <20091110073638.10B5X.697440.root@ispmxfep10-z02>

What should be blue---DOT 5 or DOT 5.1?  Mine is DOT 5 and it is purple. Made by AGS Company, Muskegon, Mi, USA.




---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote: 

=============
Should be blue.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


Dave Porter schreef:
> What color is it?
> dave
>
> frogeye at porterscustom.com
>
> Porter Customs   2909 Arno NE
> Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
> 505-352-1378
> 1954 BN2  1959 AN5
> Porter Custom Bicycles

From austin.healey at gmail.com  Tue Nov 10 07:55:05 2009
From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:55:05 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <20091109210420.0DKT2.694623.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
References: <20091109210420.0DKT2.694623.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
Message-ID: <AC49FEBC-86DB-404B-ADF8-FA0C6607763D@gmail.com>

I still use Dot 4. Changed every year or so.
For all the pedal issues/ have to change everything/ flush everything  
issues we have all heard for years - I never changed.
Just mentioned this to a good mate who has been racing sprites for  
over 30 years, and who runs a very successful business rebuilding/  
maintaining spridgets, and he said 'huh- been running dot 5 in race  
cars for over 10 years'
I'll probably go dot 5 next month when I rebuild the whole hydraulic  
system in my BJ8
So is it 5 or 5.1?
Already have rebuilt calipers/ 3 new hoses/ rebuilt bj8 booster/  
clutch& brake master cyl kits for my s/s sleeved master cyls & clutch  
s/cyl and nos rear wheels cyls.
Comments?
Chris
www.myaustinhealey.com

Sent from my iPhone

On 10/11/2009, at 2:04 PM, Tom Felts <tomfelts at windstream.net> wrote:

> Don't suppose they said why?  Are we to assume why?
>
>
> ---- David Nock <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> =============
> This comes up about every 6 months or so and all I will say is that
> if you purchase a Girling cylinder or kit in the instructions it
> clearly states that if you use Silicone fluid your warranty is VOID.
>
>
> On Nov 9, 2009, at 3:06 PM, Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote:
>
>> Silicone is known to be more compressible than DOT 4. That's one of
>> the reasons that it is not used or recommended in ABS systems.
>>
>> The fact that it doesn't absorb moisture is bad because instead of
>> suspending moisture, it can cause water to "settle" in brake parts
>> leading to water pockets and/or corrosion from same.
>>
>> Wilko
>>
>> On Nov 9, 2009, at 1:52 PM, Tom Felts wrote:
>>
>>> less water absorption is a negative???
>>>
>>> And----my pedals are in no way spongy.  Sorry to defend DOT 5 so
>>> strongly, but seems everything I hear bad about it has not
>>> happened to me in a very long time of silicone use.
>>>
>>>
>>> ---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:
>>>
>>> =============
>>> Although DOT5 has its advantages in:
>>>
>>> -not stripping paint like DOT3/4 (I do not know if this also true  
>>> for
>>> DOT5.1)
>>> -less detoriation being not or less hygroscopic
>>> -higher dry and wet boiling point
>>> -long life

From ATIGHTPROD at aol.com  Tue Nov 10 08:08:31 2009
From: ATIGHTPROD at aol.com (ATIGHTPROD at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:08:31 EST
Subject: [Healeys] E bay... M-Models
Message-ID: <caf.53d1460c.382adbef@aol.com>

Just to add in my two cents about the "M" models, I guess I own the  
earliest M of all. According to my Body Production Card, Form 141, C.A.B. Serial  
#146497(hand written in), my car is actually a B.M.1.,  H.P. of 16, Body No. 
598(hand written in), Body Type,  HEALEY SPORTS.
    It's build date is 29 October 1953. I'm sure the  B.M.1. is a typo on 
the card, but I I guess that make it an M non the  less.
 
Steven Kingsbury
BM1 #598
 
 
 
In a message dated 11/10/2009 5:24:48 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
kentmclean at comcast.net writes:

Patrick  Quinn wrote:
> I just have to keep reminding you blokes that the cars  you own are not 
"REAL
> Healeys", they are Austin-Healeys.
>  
> While the Austin-Healey 100 is most certainly the purest to the  original
> design it is still an Austin-Healey.

But for one  brief, shining moment, the car stood on a stand at Earl's 
Court in 
1952 as  a Healey 100 -- no hyphen, no Austin. Then Leonard Lord got to 
DMH, and 
it  became an Austin-Healey. So the Healey 100, at least that one example, 
is a  
"REAL Healey". The thousands that followed are Austin-Healeys. I have one  
of the 
rare non-M models. :)

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100  BN2
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

You  are subscribed as  atightprod at aol.com

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From qualitas.jack at gmail.com  Tue Nov 10 08:17:26 2009
From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:17:26 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] AM Radio
Message-ID: <48720d20911100717l4d50903bg8c5d63279b914d33@mail.gmail.com>

Did I mess something in the thread? Panasonic?

The manufacturers leaned early on that it was easier to source radios in the
US than ship them and pay taxes.I have seen a number of radios, and the
primary manufacturers, the ones that put the logo or BMC designation on them
were either Motorola or Automatic Electric.

That didn't mean that a number of after market radios wouldn't fit. Most had
a way to move the shafts to fit the car opening, although the ones that
could reverse polarity were usually designed for the British car market, and
probably either of the above.

Try and find a model number, return to Sams, and forget searching BMC, or
any British car name.

If you are desperate, there are a number of places that advertise in
Hemmings that will fix the radio, but at great cost.

Jack

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 10 09:02:50 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:02:50 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] E bay... M-Models
In-Reply-To: <caf.53d1460c.382adbef@aol.com>
References: <caf.53d1460c.382adbef@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W216E01197FB3F8D97BD2A7B8AB0@phx.gbl>

You didn't buy this on a street corner in NYC along with an inexpensive Rolex
watch, did you? :)

> Just to add in my two cents about the "M" models, I guess I own the
> earliest M of all. According to my Body Production Card, Form 141, C.A.B.
Serial
> #146497(hand written in), my car is actually a B.M.1., H.P. of 16, Body No.
> 598(hand written in), Body Type, HEALEY SPORTS.
> It's build date is 29 October 1953. I'm sure the B.M.1. is a typo on
> the card, but I I guess that make it an M non the less.
>
> Steven Kingsbury
> BM1 #598

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Tue Nov 10 09:23:45 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:23:45 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <AC49FEBC-86DB-404B-ADF8-FA0C6607763D@gmail.com>
References: <20091109210420.0DKT2.694623.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
	<AC49FEBC-86DB-404B-ADF8-FA0C6607763D@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4AF99391.6050305@chello.nl>

Chris,
DOT5 is the silicon fluid, DOT5.1 is conventional fluid like DOT4 but 
the wet and dry boiling points are brought up to DOT5 spec.
My pick would be the DOT5.1 for a better feel and water absorbtion and 
change it every so many years, depending on the climate the car lives in.
Kees Oudesluijs

Chris Dimmock schreef:
> I still use Dot 4. Changed every year or so.
> For all the pedal issues/ have to change everything/ flush everything 
> issues we have all heard for years - I never changed.
> Just mentioned this to a good mate who has been racing sprites for 
> over 30 years, and who runs a very successful business rebuilding/ 
> maintaining spridgets, and he said 'huh- been running dot 5 in race 
> cars for over 10 years'
> I'll probably go dot 5 next month when I rebuild the whole hydraulic 
> system in my BJ8
> So is it 5 or 5.1?
> Already have rebuilt calipers/ 3 new hoses/ rebuilt bj8 booster/ 
> clutch& brake master cyl kits for my s/s sleeved master cyls & clutch 
> s/cyl and nos rear wheels cyls.
> Comments?
> Chris
> www.myaustinhealey.com
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 10/11/2009, at 2:04 PM, Tom Felts <tomfelts at windstream.net> wrote:
>
>> Don't suppose they said why?  Are we to assume why?
>>
>>
>> ---- David Nock <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>
>> =============
>> This comes up about every 6 months or so and all I will say is that
>> if you purchase a Girling cylinder or kit in the instructions it
>> clearly states that if you use Silicone fluid your warranty is VOID.
>>
>>
>> On Nov 9, 2009, at 3:06 PM, Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote:
>>
>>> Silicone is known to be more compressible than DOT 4. That's one of
>>> the reasons that it is not used or recommended in ABS systems.
>>>
>>> The fact that it doesn't absorb moisture is bad because instead of
>>> suspending moisture, it can cause water to "settle" in brake parts
>>> leading to water pockets and/or corrosion from same.
>>>
>>> Wilko
>>>
>>> On Nov 9, 2009, at 1:52 PM, Tom Felts wrote:
>>>
>>>> less water absorption is a negative???
>>>>
>>>> And----my pedals are in no way spongy.  Sorry to defend DOT 5 so
>>>> strongly, but seems everything I hear bad about it has not
>>>> happened to me in a very long time of silicone use.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> =============
>>>> Although DOT5 has its advantages in:
>>>>
>>>> -not stripping paint like DOT3/4 (I do not know if this also true for
>>>> DOT5.1)
>>>> -less detoriation being not or less hygroscopic
>>>> -higher dry and wet boiling point
>>>> -long life
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From peter.svilans at rogers.com  Tue Nov 10 10:42:45 2009
From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:42:45 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] AM radio
Message-ID: <003301ca622d$36476760$6401a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>

Yes, all kinds of accessories were locally sourced and dealer fitted.  The old
US-made Hickock seat belts with gold fleur-de-lis on the chrome buckle and
their knobbly fabric belt ( not the inertia-reel friendly smooth belts of
today), luggage racks of all types, hardtops, and a bewildering variety of
radios from Motorola,  BMC Motorola Signature Custom, Playmate, Automatic
Radio, Philips, Blaupunkt, etc.

But that's no fun.

I still hear a heavenly chorus when coming across an original Radiomobile /
HMV / Emitron unit mounted on its proper brackets under the heater box, with
the amp under the dash against the bulkhead, and the chrome speaker grille in
its Healey-specific black cardboard enclosure mounted on the transmission
tunnel, as the tie-wearing, pipe-smoking boffins at Radiomobile Ltd.,
Cricklewood Works, London, intended it to be.

Best
Peter

From bjsbj8 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 10 12:24:27 2009
From: bjsbj8 at gmail.com (Bob Johnson)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:24:27 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working
In-Reply-To: <BAY144-W11A2E22E86BA37D7C151F7A5AF0@phx.gbl>
References: <4AF230BC.5010801@justbrits.com>
	<ff59076c0911041935n1a6fead1p1158d7d1b2a340b4@mail.gmail.com>
	<4AF2DF5E.90504@att.net> <BAY144-W11A2E22E86BA37D7C151F7A5AF0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <ce473f960911101124s63e1e36fifba8bbeb4d46b508@mail.gmail.com>

I received e mail from a friend this morning suggesting that all
politicians should be limited to 2 terms: one in office, one in
prison. ; ^ )

Bob Johnson
BJ8

>>
>> Wasn't the quote, " Statistics don't lie but politicians always do.".

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 10 13:31:26 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:31:26 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working
In-Reply-To: <ce473f960911101124s63e1e36fifba8bbeb4d46b508@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4AF230BC.5010801@justbrits.com>
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Message-ID: <BAY112-W9C9D5F01BCA13B82E64E7B8AB0@phx.gbl>

C'mon now!  They're not all that bad.  It 's just that 99% of them ruin it for
the rest.  ;)


>
> I received e mail from a friend this morning suggesting that all
> politicians should be limited to 2 terms: one in office, one in
> prison. ; ^ )
>
> Bob Johnson
> BJ8
>
> >>
> >> Wasn't the quote, " Statistics don't lie but politicians always do.".

From insptwo at msn.com  Tue Nov 10 13:49:48 2009
From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:49:48 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working
In-Reply-To: <ce473f960911101124s63e1e36fifba8bbeb4d46b508@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4AF230BC.5010801@justbrits.com>
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Message-ID: <COL109-W43C331424361FF968BBEB1ADAB0@phx.gbl>

and a big AMEN to that!

Bill

BJ7

> Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:24:27 -0500
> From: bjsbj8 at gmail.com
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Your tax dollars NOT working
>
> I received e mail from a friend this morning suggesting that all
> politicians should be limited to 2 terms: one in office, one in
> prison. ; ^ )
>
> Bob Johnson
> BJ8

From ynotink at msn.com  Tue Nov 10 18:00:54 2009
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:00:54 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] E bay
In-Reply-To: <4AF95F77.9040006@comcast.net>
References: <mailman.21894.1257822367.3240.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W5ACCD8E55DB0A9A35AB95A5AA0@phx.gbl>

Patrick,
You started this. Back to victoria for you...!
Bill Lawrence

> Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:41:27 -0500
> From: kentmclean at comcast.net
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] E bay
>
> Patrick Quinn wrote:
> > I just have to keep reminding you blokes that the cars you own are not
"REAL
> > Healeys", they are Austin-Healeys.
> >
> > While the Austin-Healey 100 is most certainly the purest to the original
> > design it is still an Austin-Healey.
>
> But for one brief, shining moment, the car stood on a stand at Earl's Court
in
> 1952 as a Healey 100 -- no hyphen, no Austin. Then Leonard Lord got to DMH,
and
> it became an Austin-Healey. So the Healey 100, at least that one example, is
a
> "REAL Healey". The thousands that followed are Austin-Healeys. I have one of
the
> rare non-M models. :)
>
> --
> Kent McLean
> '56 100 BN2
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From ynotink at msn.com  Tue Nov 10 18:12:56 2009
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:12:56 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <4AF9310F.1040706@chello.nl>
References: <20091109155237.NOUEY.685969.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
	<3825E6B4-22E5-414A-9660-5DD29388329C@cox.net>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W33FCE5A952F88750172A2A5AA0@phx.gbl>

You can solve this problem by installing a pleated rubber seal on the fluid
reservoir. This seals the system and has an accordion pleated diaphragm that
moves in  compliance with the changing fluid level. No air exchange, no
condensation, no problem.
I found some in the generic parts display at the local Pep Boys. I think they
cost less than $2.00 each.

Bill lawrence

> Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:23:27 +0100
> From: coudesluijs at chello.nl
> To: glemon at neb.rr.com
> CC: Healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
>
> The relative humidity inside and outside the brake fluid reservoir is
> the same as it is in open connection with the outside world even through
> the small breathing hole. So if you have large differences in
> temperature during day and night in a humid climate you have some
> condensation inside the reservoir, especially if the car is parked
> outside. Granted it is very little but it will add up in time.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
>
> Greg Lemon schreef:
> > If DOT 5 doesn't absorb water how can any appreciable amount get into
> > the system unless someone pours it in?  I understand that you might
> > get some condensation but very small volume of air to get any
> > appreciable amount of air in the system for it to condense out of,
> > likewise some condensation when the system is open (cap off) but cant
> > see again how an appreciable amount would get into the system limited
> > surface area (and time) for condensation to occur.  Also, Count me as
> > one who converted without doing more than blowing out the sytem with
> > air, and no bad result, also really didn't notice any difference in
> > pedal feel.
> >
> > Greg Lemon _______________________________________________
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From s.hutchings at rogers.com  Tue Nov 10 18:30:26 2009
From: s.hutchings at rogers.com (Stephen Hutchings)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:30:26 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Hub "O" ring
Message-ID: <a06200704c71fc393a977@[192.168.1.100]>

I'm just assembling the front hubs with kingpins, and I seem to 
remember that the spring loaded dust covers had an "o" ring at the 
bottom. This isn't indicated in the manual diagram, but my kit did 
come with two "o" rings.......so, am I right?

Stephen, BJ8

From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Tue Nov 10 19:32:46 2009
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:32:46 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
References: <E0345843D753644297A055322AD38B7D629F3E@dw01.ruda.local>
Message-ID: <005701ca6277$4169bf40$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>

Wow,  the silicone madness rises again.   I don't have time to read all 
these listings but i have
gone both ways.   When starting with all new parts,  I use silicone.   If 
parts are used,
then stay with whats in it.

Has anyone mentioned that all rubbers are not created equal.   The natural 
rubber seals may act
differently than the man made rubber parts.    WHATS IN YOUR CYLINDERS? 
I'm sure not
too many drivers really know at this point unless they did all the work 
themselves and even then
its hard to tell.

I saw what switching fluids back and forth in my Easzie Bleed system years 
ago did to the seals..  The seals
would not seat anymore cause they were swelled up so much.   I didn't want 
to take a chance of this
happening to my brake system so I switch out everything to make it right at 
the start.

Peace of mind ,  I guess.

Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Thomas Willig" <twillig at ruda.de>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 2:27 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100


> Some years ago there was a discussion whether to use DOT 5 brake fluid
> in the 100 or not. As far as I understand you should make some
> modifications to the brake master cylinder when using DOT 5 fluid. Can
> anybody tell me precisely what these modifications were?.
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
>
>
> Thomas Willig
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From bspidell at comcast.net  Tue Nov 10 19:36:36 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:36:36 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Hub "O" ring
In-Reply-To: <a06200704c71fc393a977@[192.168.1.100]>
References: <a06200704c71fc393a977@[192.168.1.100]>
Message-ID: <4AFA2334.3050005@comcast.net>

Yep.


bs


Stephen Hutchings wrote:
> I'm just assembling the front hubs with kingpins, and I seem to 
> remember that the spring loaded dust covers had an "o" ring at the 
> bottom. This isn't indicated in the manual diagram, but my kit did 
> come with two "o" rings.......so, am I right?
>
> Stephen, BJ8
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From david at dleong.org  Tue Nov 10 20:21:51 2009
From: david at dleong.org (David Leong)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:21:51 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Sports Car Digest photos
Message-ID: <002901ca627e$1c740f90$555c2eb0$@org>

Found this report on the Carmel Concours on the Avenue During the Montery
Historics

A 100-4 and an A-40 in the group.

 

http://www.sportscardigest.com/2009-carmel-concours-photo-gallery/

 

Dave 

From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Tue Nov 10 21:10:12 2009
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:10:12 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Sports Car Digest photos
In-Reply-To: <002901ca627e$1c740f90$555c2eb0$@org>
References: <002901ca627e$1c740f90$555c2eb0$@org>
Message-ID: <7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA0390E94DD0@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>

G'day Dave

Many thanks.

Does anyone recognise the AH100 Coupe? Looks as if it was designed for those
who like to wear a top hat. Also lots of things from later models like the
screen surround and no guard beading.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

-----Original Message-----
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On Behalf Of David Leong
Sent: Wednesday, 11 November 2009 2:22 PM
To: Healey List
Subject: [Healeys] Sports Car Digest photos

Found this report on the Carmel Concours on the Avenue During the Montery
Historics

A 100-4 and an A-40 in the group.



http://www.sportscardigest.com/2009-carmel-concours-photo-gallery/



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From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Tue Nov 10 21:51:17 2009
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:51:17 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Sports Car Digest photos
In-Reply-To: <002901ca627e$1c740f90$555c2eb0$@org>
References: <002901ca627e$1c740f90$555c2eb0$@org>
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I have 2 words about the 100 "coupe" - Butt Ugly!  Cheers, Richard Mayor

> From: david at dleong.org
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:21:51 -0800
> Subject: [Healeys] Sports Car Digest photos
>
> Found this report on the Carmel Concours on the Avenue During the Montery
> Historics
>
> A 100-4 and an A-40 in the group.
>
>
>
> http://www.sportscardigest.com/2009-carmel-concours-photo-gallery/
>
>
>
> Dave
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From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Tue Nov 10 21:52:56 2009
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:52:56 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Hub "O" ring
In-Reply-To: <4AFA2334.3050005@comcast.net>
References: <a06200704c71fc393a977@[192.168.1.100]>
Message-ID: <COL106-W164FEC27EB65CFCD066887C0AA0@phx.gbl>

Correcto Mundo Stephen.


> Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:36:36 -0800
> From: bspidell at comcast.net
> To: s.hutchings at rogers.com
> CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hub "O" ring
>
> Yep.
>
>
> bs
>
>
> Stephen Hutchings wrote:
> > I'm just assembling the front hubs with kingpins, and I seem to
> > remember that the spring loaded dust covers had an "o" ring at the
> > bottom. This isn't indicated in the manual diagram, but my kit did
> > come with two "o" rings.......so, am I right?
> >
> > Stephen, BJ8
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From gstigen at msn.com  Tue Nov 10 22:18:37 2009
From: gstigen at msn.com (gene stigen)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:18:37 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] healey's 100m
Message-ID: <SNT114-W63A88B98EAF99D97E862DDA0AA0@phx.gbl>

My '53 is chassis#143703, body #4360214, &has a LeMans engine #1B213811M(I
installed back in '71 or '72),so what should I call her? my wife&I call her
(Baby)in part because i,ve got BJ7&BJ8 also,

From twillig at ruda.de  Wed Nov 11 00:58:27 2009
From: twillig at ruda.de (Thomas Willig)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:58:27 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100 -Please read my
 question!
In-Reply-To: <005701ca6277$4169bf40$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
References: <E0345843D753644297A055322AD38B7D629F3E@dw01.ruda.local>
	<005701ca6277$4169bf40$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <E0345843D753644297A055322AD38B7D629F44@dw01.ruda.local>

Oh, my god,

I think I triggered a discussion, that I thought was long ended.

I have replaced ALL parts of the 100's braking system with brandnew
stuff. I am using silicone b.-fluid since 15 years on all my cars.
Fantastic stuff..

BUT:
My question is which precise modifications are advisable to the interior
parts of the 100's mastercylinder. Please check this article from the
archives...:

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim LeBlanc [mailto:jleblanc at midsouth.rr.com]
Sent: Monday, May 30, 2005 1:46 PM
Subject: RE: Silicone Brk. Fluid

When converting a car to silicone brake fluid, know that the 6 cylinder
and
4 cylinder models are different due to the master cylinders being
different.
On this subject, Roger Moment wrote the defining article in the Austin
Healey Magazine, 12/03.
The 100-4 master cylinder needs a minor modification as documented in
that
article. Also White Post knows how to make this modification, well worth
the
dollars to send to them for a rebuild.

Any one has more details to this? Jim Leblanc seems not to be on the
list anymore, my e-mails to him return undeliverd.


Regards



Thomas

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Wed Nov 11 01:17:10 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:17:10 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
In-Reply-To: <BAY144-W33FCE5A952F88750172A2A5AA0@phx.gbl>
References: <20091109155237.NOUEY.685969.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
	<3825E6B4-22E5-414A-9660-5DD29388329C@cox.net>
	<BAY144-W33FCE5A952F88750172A2A5AA0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4AFA7306.7030307@chello.nl>

Sounds like a very good idea. Never saw or heard of it overhere in EU.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


WILLIAM B LAWRENCE schreef:
> You can solve this problem by installing a pleated rubber seal on the 
> fluid reservoir. This seals the system and has an accordion pleated 
> diaphragm that moves in  compliance with the changing fluid level. No 
> air exchange, no condensation, no problem.
>
> I found some in the generic parts display at the local Pep Boys. I 
> think they cost less than $2.00 each.
>
> Bill lawrence
>
> > Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:23:27 +0100
> > From: coudesluijs at chello.nl
> > To: glemon at neb.rr.com
> > CC: Healeys at autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
> >
> > The relative humidity inside and outside the brake fluid reservoir is
> > the same as it is in open connection with the outside world even 
> through
> > the small breathing hole. So if you have large differences in
> > temperature during day and night in a humid climate you have some
> > condensation inside the reservoir, especially if the car is parked
> > outside. Granted it is very little but it will add up in time.
> > Kees Oudesluijs
> > NL
> >
> >
> > Greg Lemon schreef:
> > > If DOT 5 doesn't absorb water how can any appreciable amount get into
> > > the system unless someone pours it in? I understand that you might
> > > get some condensation but very small volume of air to get any
> > > appreciable amount of air in the system for it to condense out of,
> > > likewise some condensation when the system is open (cap off) but cant
> > > see again how an appreciable amount would get into the system limited
> > > surface area (and time) for condensation to occur. Also, Count me as
> > > one who converted without doing more than blowing out the sytem with
> > > air, and no bad result, also really didn't notice any difference in
> > > pedal feel.
> > >
> > > Greg Lemon _______________________________________________
> > _______________________________________________
> > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
> >
> > Healeys at autox.team.net
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From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com  Wed Nov 11 01:59:13 2009
From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:59:13 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100 -Please read my
 question!
In-Reply-To: <E0345843D753644297A055322AD38B7D629F44@dw01.ruda.local>
References: <E0345843D753644297A055322AD38B7D629F3E@dw01.ruda.local><005701ca6277$4169bf40$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
	<E0345843D753644297A055322AD38B7D629F44@dw01.ruda.local>
Message-ID: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3B5DEA9@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>

Thomas,
No modifications needed. Only in case you have a NOS master cylinder
installed, you need to change the rubber sealings with a new sealing kit.
Don4t ask me why I know that. But first fill in the silicone brake fluid,
bleed the system and check. Try again after two days of settling.
If you still have a firm pedal, take the car out for a drive. Otherwise change
rubber sealings in master cylinder.

Josef Eckert
Konigswinter/GERMANY
54BN1, 62BT7, 65Sprite

-----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----
Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im
Auftrag von Thomas Willig
Gesendet: Mittwoch, 11. November 2009 08:58
An: healeys at autox.team.net
Betreff: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100 -Please read my
question!

Oh, my god,

I think I triggered a discussion, that I thought was long ended.

I have replaced ALL parts of the 100's braking system with brandnew stuff. I
am using silicone b.-fluid since 15 years on all my cars.
Fantastic stuff..

BUT:
My question is which precise modifications are advisable to the interior parts
of the 100's mastercylinder. Please check this article from the
archives...:

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim LeBlanc [mailto:jleblanc at midsouth.rr.com]
Sent: Monday, May 30, 2005 1:46 PM
Subject: RE: Silicone Brk. Fluid

When converting a car to silicone brake fluid, know that the 6 cylinder and
4 cylinder models are different due to the master cylinders being different.
On this subject, Roger Moment wrote the defining article in the Austin Healey
Magazine, 12/03.
The 100-4 master cylinder needs a minor modification as documented in that
article. Also White Post knows how to make this modification, well worth the
dollars to send to them for a rebuild.

Any one has more details to this? Jim Leblanc seems not to be on the list
anymore, my e-mails to him return undeliverd.


Regards



Thomas
____________

From greylinn at ozemail.com.au  Wed Nov 11 02:03:50 2009
From: greylinn at ozemail.com.au (Peter Linn)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:03:50 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Sports Car Digest photos
In-Reply-To: <COL106-W54CF42EE00EEFAE617286AC0AA0@phx.gbl>
References: <002901ca627e$1c740f90$555c2eb0$@org>
	<COL106-W54CF42EE00EEFAE617286AC0AA0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <6AEAAE6204B8463E8D6FBC9189B98572@PeterPC>

Hi Richard

Beauty is in the eye, etc - I like it! The back end as a bit of the look of 
the 300S coupe except no rear quarter lights. But then I am biased! Here's 
another one for you (apparently it's still around in Melbourne)

Cheers

Peter Linn
Brisbane Oz
BN1 Ward Spl coupe
Bn1 Holden V6

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "richard mayor" <mayorrichard at hotmail.com>
To: <david at dleong.org>; "healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:51 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Sports Car Digest photos


>I have 2 words about the 100 "coupe" - Butt Ugly!  Cheers, Richard Mayor
>
>> From: david at dleong.org
>> To: healeys at autox.team.net
>> Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:21:51 -0800
>> Subject: [Healeys] Sports Car Digest photos
>>
>> Found this report on the Carmel Concours on the Avenue During the Montery
>> Historics
>>
>> A 100-4 and an A-40 in the group.
>>
>>
>>
>> http://www.sportscardigest.com/2009-carmel-concours-photo-gallery/
>>
>>
>>
>> Dave 

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Healey coupe 670008.JPG]

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Wed Nov 11 04:29:28 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:29:28 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100 -Please read my
 question!
In-Reply-To: <E0345843D753644297A055322AD38B7D629F44@dw01.ruda.local>
References: <E0345843D753644297A055322AD38B7D629F3E@dw01.ruda.local>
	<005701ca6277$4169bf40$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
	<E0345843D753644297A055322AD38B7D629F44@dw01.ruda.local>
Message-ID: <4AFAA018.6060001@chello.nl>

AFAIAC no mods are needed if you use all new parts. If you use an 
existing MBC  that was used in a system with DOT4 replace the rubber 
seals with new ones, not NOS as they may still contain natural rubber.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

Thomas Willig schreef:
> Oh, my god,
>
> I think I triggered a discussion, that I thought was long ended.
>
> I have replaced ALL parts of the 100's braking system with brandnew
> stuff. I am using silicone b.-fluid since 15 years on all my cars.
> Fantastic stuff..
>
> BUT:
> My question is which precise modifications are advisable to the interior
> parts of the 100's mastercylinder. Please check this article from the
> archives...:

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Wed Nov 11 06:04:49 2009
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:04:49 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] two tone BJ8 pictures needed
Message-ID: <70BDD7BC3DBE4FEAA7EC0BE7057A7BFD@tm>

Hello,

A friend of mine here in Poland wants to paint his BJ8 duotone, but needs to
know where the division is on the:
- front fender,
- doors, 
- Rear fender,
- rear panel,

Can anyone take some pictures of each panel showing where the colors
change?..

Many thanks,

Tadek

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Wed Nov 11 06:16:50 2009
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:16:50 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Sports Car Digest photos
In-Reply-To: <6AEAAE6204B8463E8D6FBC9189B98572@PeterPC>
References: <002901ca627e$1c740f90$555c2eb0$@org><COL106-W54CF42EE00EEFAE617286AC0AA0@phx.gbl>
	<6AEAAE6204B8463E8D6FBC9189B98572@PeterPC>
Message-ID: <82E7F76C133F4135BB6B091BCBF40BF5@oscar>

Wasn't that one of Donald's personal cars?
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 Peter Linn
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:04 AM
To: richard mayor; healeys
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Sports Car Digest photos

Hi Richard

Beauty is in the eye, etc - I like it! The back end as a bit of the look of 
the 300S coupe except no rear quarter lights. But then I am biased! Here's 
another one for you (apparently it's still around in Melbourne)

Cheers

Peter Linn
Brisbane Oz
BN1 Ward Spl coupe
Bn1 Holden V6

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "richard mayor" <mayorrichard at hotmail.com>
To: <david at dleong.org>; "healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:51 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Sports Car Digest photos


>I have 2 words about the 100 "coupe" - Butt Ugly!  Cheers, Richard Mayor
>
>> From: david at dleong.org
>> To: healeys at autox.team.net
>> Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:21:51 -0800
>> Subject: [Healeys] Sports Car Digest photos
>>
>> Found this report on the Carmel Concours on the Avenue During the Montery
>> Historics
>>
>> A 100-4 and an A-40 in the group.
>>
>>
>>
>> http://www.sportscardigest.com/2009-carmel-concours-photo-gallery/
>>
>>
>>
>> Dave 

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of
Healey coupe 670008.JPG]
Healeys at autox.team.net
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From michael at mcassociatesinc.com  Wed Nov 11 08:01:33 2009
From: michael at mcassociatesinc.com (Michael Couch)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:01:33 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Parts List
Message-ID: <26A0130AD81744E191ABFC73C292CD37@MCOUCHOFFICE>

I purchased an AH 100 original Parts List, June 1956 edition.  Loads of
diagrams and total list of parts.  If anyone would like a copy of a few
relevant pages, feel free to let me know.

 

Mike Couch

Pittsburgh

BN2 100M

AN2

AN7

From ampole at hotmail.com  Wed Nov 11 08:06:12 2009
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:06:12 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] two tone BJ8 pictures needed
In-Reply-To: <70BDD7BC3DBE4FEAA7EC0BE7057A7BFD@tm>
References: <70BDD7BC3DBE4FEAA7EC0BE7057A7BFD@tm>
Message-ID: <SNT103-W5568FAADE45D4E4B45B4C2D5AA0@phx.gbl>

Tadek



try my bj8 website, old english white over healey blue:



http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=482123&pagesize=60
&page=2



cheers Andy


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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed Nov 11 08:08:17 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:08:17 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] two tone BJ8 pictures needed
In-Reply-To: <70BDD7BC3DBE4FEAA7EC0BE7057A7BFD@tm>
References: <70BDD7BC3DBE4FEAA7EC0BE7057A7BFD@tm>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911110708i98691f3qc54ac4fd1c4c1f07@mail.gmail.com>

Tadek -

2 tone is easy.  The cove color goes to the edge of the swage line but
not on top of the ridge. The cove color then goes only to the rear
fenders but does not go across the shroud.

Alan

On 11/11/09, Tadeusz Malkiewicz <tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> A friend of mine here in Poland wants to paint his BJ8 duotone, but needs to
> know where the division is on the:
> - front fender,
> - doors,
> - Rear fender,
> - rear panel,
>
> Can anyone take some pictures of each panel showing where the colors
> change?..
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Tadek
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'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 11 08:10:15 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:10:15 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Sports Car Digest photos
In-Reply-To: <6AEAAE6204B8463E8D6FBC9189B98572@PeterPC>
References: <002901ca627e$1c740f90$555c2eb0$@org>
	<COL106-W54CF42EE00EEFAE617286AC0AA0@phx.gbl> 
Message-ID: <BAY112-W24B7D93A1AB251F2FC171FB8AA0@phx.gbl>

Some butts aren't ugly.  :)



> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "richard mayor" mayorrichard at hotmail.com
>
> >I have 2 words about the 100 "coupe" - Butt Ugly! Cheers, Richard Mayor

From gstigen at msn.com  Wed Nov 11 08:10:12 2009
From: gstigen at msn.com (gene stigen)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:10:12 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] 100
Message-ID: <SNT114-W445670973CC72D75645263A0AA0@phx.gbl>

Its a Le-Mans engine, got the 1&3/4 carbs, manifolds, ect,M was stamped after
engine #, not sure when or by whom,or why. I bought it from a wrecking yard in
Seattle because mine had a Corvette V-8,installed in 1960 in Cal, I wanted it
Healey powered

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Wed Nov 11 08:18:39 2009
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:18:39 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] two tone BJ8 pictures needed
In-Reply-To: <SNT103-W5568FAADE45D4E4B45B4C2D5AA0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <0BDA204A22E44168953DC1FE63F39916@tm>

I forgot about it - many thanks!!

 

  _____  

From: andy pole [mailto:ampole at hotmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 4:06 PM
To: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Healeys] two tone BJ8 pictures needed

 

Tadek
 
try my bj8 website, old english white over healey blue:
 
http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=482123
<http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=482123&pagesize=
60&page=2> &pagesize=60&page=2
 
cheers Andy
 

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From linwoodrose at mac.com  Wed Nov 11 10:01:07 2009
From: linwoodrose at mac.com (Linwood H Rose)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:01:07 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Sports Car Digest photos
In-Reply-To: <82E7F76C133F4135BB6B091BCBF40BF5@oscar>
References: <002901ca627e$1c740f90$555c2eb0$@org>
	<COL106-W54CF42EE00EEFAE617286AC0AA0@phx.gbl>
	<6AEAAE6204B8463E8D6FBC9189B98572@PeterPC>
	<82E7F76C133F4135BB6B091BCBF40BF5@oscar>
Message-ID: <1C7C3091-11B1-43A0-B169-90BAC5CDEE6C@mac.com>

Dave, Not that one. Donald's was beautiful and it was penned by Gerry  
Coker.
Lin Rose
1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast"
1959 AN5 Bugeye
On Nov 11, 2009, at 8:16 AM, Dave Porter wrote:

> Wasn't that one of Donald's personal cars?
> 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 Peter Linn
> Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:04 AM
> To: richard mayor; healeys
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Sports Car Digest photos
>
> Hi Richard
>
> Beauty is in the eye, etc - I like it! The back end as a bit of the  
> look of
> the 300S coupe except no rear quarter lights. But then I am biased!  
> Here's
> another one for you (apparently it's still around in Melbourne)
>
> Cheers
>
> Peter Linn
> Brisbane Oz
> BN1 Ward Spl coupe
> Bn1 Holden V6
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "richard mayor" <mayorrichard at hotmail.com>
> To: <david at dleong.org>; "healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:51 PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Sports Car Digest photos
>
>
>> I have 2 words about the 100 "coupe" - Butt Ugly!  Cheers, Richard  
>> Mayor
>>
>>> From: david at dleong.org
>>> To: healeys at autox.team.net
>>> Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:21:51 -0800
>>> Subject: [Healeys] Sports Car Digest photos
>>>
>>> Found this report on the Carmel Concours on the Avenue During the  
>>> Montery
>>> Historics
>>>
>>> A 100-4 and an A-40 in the group.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.sportscardigest.com/2009-carmel-concours-photo-gallery/
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Dave
>
> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a  
> name of
> Healey coupe 670008.JPG]
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From Editorgary at aol.com  Wed Nov 11 13:21:31 2009
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:21:31 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Confusion re master cylinders
Message-ID: <c33.645221db.382c76cb@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/11/09 11:53:11 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net 
writes:


> No modifications needed. Only in case you have a NOS master cylinder
> installed, you need to change the rubber sealings with a new sealing kit.
> 

Sorry, we got confused by the mention of the type of brake fluid used. The 
modification that Roger Moment explained is recommended no matter which 
fluid is being used. From memory, it has to do with a feedback hole in the 
master cylinder, which can be covered by the new seal and thus prevent fluid from 
draining back into the cylinder. 
Suggest you check the Healey.org or team.net list archives for the Moment 
article for a description on how to fix the problem.
Best
Gary

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Wed Nov 11 14:14:07 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:14:07 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Denis Welch Endurance Car
Message-ID: <009201ca6313$e7b75280$b725f780$@rr.com>

Hello, Healeyphiles -
 
The Endurance car and Streamliner built in Australia to replicate the
original DMH attempts have made their runs at Bonneville, but I don't know
the result.  Denis/Jeremy Welch have recreated their own Endurance car that
will be making its try on 15 November.  Their website has some really
interesting videos, including one of the original attempt by DMH.  Maybe
others besides me haven't seen this before:
http://www.healeyendurance.com/video
 
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Wed Nov 11 14:25:12 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:25:12 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Source for new ignition switch
Message-ID: <c6a.5fb4a4e1.382c85b8@aol.com>

Best--Michael Oritt
100 LeMans

From jwbn6hrdtp at gmail.com  Wed Nov 11 15:19:50 2009
From: jwbn6hrdtp at gmail.com (jerry wall)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:19:50 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] bonneville revisited. sept. 2009
Message-ID: <9baa446a0911111419i2ad429afm28e97991f7908cd5@mail.gmail.com>

available for viewing is a tremendous amount of superb photos with clear and
descriptive captions taken by tim and sherry moran on the ntahc website:
www.ntahc.org  all of the newsletters done by bruno v. prior to the event
are also available.
cheers,

-- 
jerry wall  BN6
rowlett, tx

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Wed Nov 11 15:23:50 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:23:50 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 100
References: <SNT114-W445670973CC72D75645263A0AA0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <0A2626D282CC4577BADA6734BE6DCBDE@LIFEBOOK>

Hello Gene,

Your engine number having the M suffix has nothing to do with the engine 
being to Le Mans specs. The M seems to simply be the suffix indicating it 
was assembled at the Morris engines plant as opposed to the Austin engine 
plant which has no suffix.

While at it, can you please send me the rest of the particulars regarding 
your car; colours exterior and interior, and your personal data, address, 
etc. I'd like to add your information to the Hundred Registry.

many thanks

Rich Chrysler
North American Hundred Registrar


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "gene stigen" <gstigen at msn.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 10:10 AM
Subject: [Healeys] 100


> Its a Le-Mans engine, got the 1&3/4 carbs, manifolds, ect,M was stamped 
> after
> engine #, not sure when or by whom,or why. I bought it from a wrecking 
> yard in
> Seattle because mine had a Corvette V-8,installed in 1960 in Cal, I wanted 
> it
> Healey powered
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Wed Nov 11 15:24:51 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:24:51 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Ignition switch failure.
Message-ID: <cba.46cb74e1.382c93b3@aol.com>

The ignition switch on my 100 has failed--it is marked FA 525 and the  
keying for it matches that for my boot.  I would like to have only one key  for 
both and wonder where I can obtain a replacement ignition  switch with this 
number.
 
Thanks--Michael Oritt    

From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Wed Nov 11 15:29:23 2009
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:29:23 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Denis Welch Endurance Car
In-Reply-To: <009201ca6313$e7b75280$b725f780$@rr.com>
References: <009201ca6313$e7b75280$b725f780$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <7CC8DE1FCD8B36409FF7FB3E4C85DDFA0390E94DD6@SLPPEXCCR02.central.det.win>

G'day Steve

We wish them well.

However the significant difference is that both cars built by Steve Pike here
is Australia were taken to the Bonneville Salt Flats to emulate the 1954 runs
by the DHMC. As you can imagine it's a long way between Melbourne and
Bonneville, meaning that all technical/mechanical support material had to be
taken as well.

The Welch car will not leave England for its attempt.

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 BJ8 Healeys
Sent: Thursday, 12 November 2009 8:14 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Denis Welch Endurance Car

Hello, Healeyphiles -

The Endurance car and Streamliner built in Australia to replicate the
original DMH attempts have made their runs at Bonneville, but I don't know
the result.  Denis/Jeremy Welch have recreated their own Endurance car that
will be making its try on 15 November.  Their website has some really
interesting videos, including one of the original attempt by DMH.  Maybe
others besides me haven't seen this before:
http://www.healeyendurance.com/video

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA
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From bighealey at charter.net  Wed Nov 11 16:26:41 2009
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:26:41 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] bonneville revisited. sept. 2009
In-Reply-To: <9baa446a0911111419i2ad429afm28e97991f7908cd5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B93FF47ABA14B9C8D6EAA13549AB4B4@TRACY>

Tim,

Can we put this stuff on the AHCUSA site?



Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !

President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

-----Original Message-----
From: jerry wall [mailto:jwbn6hrdtp at gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:20 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net; board at healey.org; officers at healey.org
Subject: bonneville revisited. sept. 2009



available for viewing is a tremendous amount of superb photos with clear and
descriptive captions taken by tim and sherry moran on the ntahc website:
www.ntahc.org  all of the newsletters done by bruno v. prior to the event
are also available.
cheers,

--
jerry wall  BN6
rowlett, tx

From gbrierton at hotmail.com  Wed Nov 11 17:43:49 2009
From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:43:49 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Denis Welch Endurance  Car/HealeysreturntoBonneville
In-Reply-To: <009201ca6313$e7b75280$b725f780$@rr.com>
References: <009201ca6313$e7b75280$b725f780$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <BLU107-DS492BD9C6239A279FDF11BB3A90@phx.gbl>

By the way...
The Bonneville runs were recreations of DMH's 1954 runs.  Team Healey did 
not want to break records set by DMH in 1954.  They intended to only 
"approach" those 1954 speeds and records.  In fact, the 1954 records were 
F.I.A. sanctioned, a different body than the USFRA (Utah Salt Flats Racing 
Association), which currently sanctions records at Bonneville.  Therefore, 
the 1954 records could not have been broken officially.   Results from this 
September's event can be seen at www.saltflats.com and, much more 
information at  http://healeysreturntobonneville.blogspot.com.
To attempt speeds  over 200 mph at the Salt Flats, the driver must make a 
series of runs.  The first capped at 150 mph, the second at 175 and so 
forth.  The Streamliner made its first run to 149+, but was frustrated for 
further runs.  The Endurance car ran straight line only (no endurance track 
remains at Bonneville) in the 120+ range, with a best run of 127.4, I 
believe.
This Bonneville experience was unforgettable.  To meet and talk with the 
Team members present, to soak up the sights and sounds of the Salt Flats & 
World of Speed & the  Streamliner and the Endurance cars was a 
once-in-a-lifetime event.
GaryB

--------------------------------------------------
From: "BJ8 Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 4:14 PM
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Denis Welch Endurance Car

> Hello, Healeyphiles -
>
> The Endurance car and Streamliner built in Australia to replicate the
> original DMH attempts have made their runs at Bonneville, but I don't know
> the result.  Denis/Jeremy Welch have recreated their own Endurance car 
> that
> will be making its try on 15 November.  Their website has some really
> interesting videos, including one of the original attempt by DMH.  Maybe
> others besides me haven't seen this before:
> http://www.healeyendurance.com/video
>
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC  USA

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed Nov 11 17:54:04 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:54:04 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Ignition switch failure.
In-Reply-To: <cba.46cb74e1.382c93b3@aol.com>
References: <cba.46cb74e1.382c93b3@aol.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911111654y784c46cdu100ba385bda76fc4@mail.gmail.com>

Michael -

You can get a new switch or replacement switch and then put in the FA 525
barrel you have.  All the new replacement switches come without key barrels
for this reason.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 6:24 AM, <Awgertoo at aol.com> wrote:

> The ignition switch on my 100 has failed--it is marked FA 525 and the
> keying for it matches that for my boot.  I would like to have only one key
>  for
> both and wonder where I can obtain a replacement ignition  switch with this
> number.
>
> Thanks--Michael Oritt

From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Wed Nov 11 17:59:12 2009
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:59:12 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Ignition switch failure.
In-Reply-To: <cba.46cb74e1.382c93b3@aol.com>
References: <cba.46cb74e1.382c93b3@aol.com>
Message-ID: <4AFB5DE0.5070503@earthlink.net>

Michael,

The cylinder can be removed and installed in another switch.  Or a new 
switch/cylinder can be re-keyed to use your current key.  Check with 
Pete Groh.

Bob

Awgertoo at aol.com wrote:
> The ignition switch on my 100 has failed--it is marked FA 525 and the  
> keying for it matches that for my boot.  I would like to have only one key  for 
> both and wonder where I can obtain a replacement ignition  switch with this 
> number.
>  
> Thanks--Michael Oritt    

From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Wed Nov 11 18:17:00 2009
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:17:00 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?free_parts?=
Message-ID: <20091112011700.22836.qmail@server278.com>

in my ever continuing struggle to get rid of parts i will never use, i have an angle drive off of a 100.  it appears to be missing a part that fits into a slot in the drive then goes into the trans.  it does turn when i put a small screwdriver in and rotate it.  free for the shipping to first responder.   hjim

From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Wed Nov 11 18:22:20 2009
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:22:20 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?parts_for_sale?=
Message-ID: <20091112012220.31038.qmail@server278.com>

due to an unfortunate event, i have a set of front shocks rebuilt by worldwide auto parts and a set of front calipers that i rebuilt for sale.  i am looking for exactly what i have in them plus core charge.  if interested, contact me off list.   hjim

From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Wed Nov 11 18:23:16 2009
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:23:16 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?parts?=
Message-ID: <20091112012316.32385.qmail@server278.com>


From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Wed Nov 11 18:24:08 2009
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:24:08 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?parts?=
Message-ID: <20091112012408.1285.qmail@server278.com>

sorry, forgot to say the shocks and calipers are off a bj8.

From gstigen at msn.com  Wed Nov 11 19:05:18 2009
From: gstigen at msn.com (gene stigen)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:05:18 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] My 100
Message-ID: <SNT114-W355EC1AB152F0EF2200522A0A90@phx.gbl>

Thanks to all who helped me clarify some points on my '53  100. I have the
"Austin Healey Hundred"(Model B.N.1.) Special Equipment and Tuning
Instructions, hopefully when I freshen the engine this winter I can check some
#s & see if this might be owner installed options,who knows? Geno also I've
got some spares- 100 frt shroud& grill, 100-6 grill, BJ8 dash pads& back seat
ect.I can be reached at gstigen at msn.com

From michel.murphy at gmail.com  Wed Nov 11 19:17:26 2009
From: michel.murphy at gmail.com (michel Murphy)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:17:26 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Sender unit question
Message-ID: <5482E14F961C484B9E6771079F1FCE49@MichelPC>

Hi all,

 

I broke the brass bolt used for the electrical connection on my sender unit.
When I removed the original bolt, it was wrapped in what looked like a wax
coated gauze material.  I figure that this wrapping insulates the two ends
of the variable resistor from each other and acts as a weather seal.  My
question is what can I use to replace this seal?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Mike

'63 BJ7

Ottawa, ON, Canada

From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Wed Nov 11 20:15:57 2009
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:15:57 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Info needed re: rare competition alloy valve cover
Message-ID: <COL106-W2623352B09278740B3E6F6C0A90@phx.gbl>

I would like some help from the list. I have a very rare alloy valve cover. It
is the same valve cover that is on the Hollywood Sports Cars' 3000 engine that
was featured in the April, 1962, issue of Sports Car Graphic - entitled
"SLUGGER". Other than the one I own, and the one in the 1962 article, I am
aware of only one other, and that is on a vintage Healey racecar in Illinoise.
I would like to know who, or what company, produced these valve covers. I do
not know how to attach a link to that article so you can view the engine
pictures to see what I am talking about. Maybe someone on the list could do it
for me so everyone can see the valve cover.  Thanks, Richard Mayor, Portland,
Oregon

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From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Wed Nov 11 20:28:20 2009
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:28:20 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] rare alloy valve cover
Message-ID: <COL106-W19A9B429DD50073085AD4AC0A90@phx.gbl>

Correction,  the article was entitled "SLUGGER ON THE DYNO" and the engine
made 205 HP.   Richard

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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed Nov 11 20:41:45 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:41:45 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Sender unit question
In-Reply-To: <5482E14F961C484B9E6771079F1FCE49@MichelPC>
References: <5482E14F961C484B9E6771079F1FCE49@MichelPC>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911111941p244e35e3r5530825319ba889c@mail.gmail.com>

Michael -

I repaired my sender unit, which had corroded around the contact from
galvanic corrosion, reducing part of the casing to aluminum vapor.  I
repaired it using JB Weld.  Looks just like aluminum and will last forever
and is a natural insulator.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 10:17 AM, michel Murphy <michel.murphy at gmail.com>wrote:

> Hi all,
>
>
>
> I broke the brass bolt used for the electrical connection on my sender
> unit.
> When I removed the original bolt, it was wrapped in what looked like a wax
> coated gauze material.  I figure that this wrapping insulates the two ends
> of the variable resistor from each other and acts as a weather seal.  My
> question is what can I use to replace this seal?
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
>
> Mike
>
> '63 BJ7
>
> Ottawa, ON, Canada
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From healeydriver1 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 12 08:12:58 2009
From: healeydriver1 at gmail.com (R Phillips)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:12:58 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Rocker arm assembly
Message-ID: <6ea3ee9e0911120712n57361d30vb273faece41ebc48@mail.gmail.com>

I removed the rocker arm assembly to torque the head.  Any advice in
replacing the assembly.  Is there an order to bolting it back on.  Anything
to be wary of?

Thanks,

Ric
'65 BJ8

From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Thu Nov 12 08:37:10 2009
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:37:10 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Info needed re: rare competition alloy valve  cover
In-Reply-To: <COL106-W2623352B09278740B3E6F6C0A90@phx.gbl>
References: <COL106-W2623352B09278740B3E6F6C0A90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0341FFB1@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>

Richard,
I have one of those finned coffin jobs on my 3000. I got it from a junk
yard in Illinois in 1972. I have seen it advertised in a 60's magazine.
It wasn't J.C.Whitney but another hot rod supplier, maybe Almquist? I do
have an add, but it might take until Christmas to find it.
Ken Freese

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Thu Nov 12 09:47:35 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:47:35 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Rocker arm assembly
In-Reply-To: <6ea3ee9e0911120712n57361d30vb273faece41ebc48@mail.gmail.com>
References: <6ea3ee9e0911120712n57361d30vb273faece41ebc48@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000301ca63b7$d64ff610$82efe230$@rr.com>

Torque rocker shaft bracket nuts to 300 - 324 lb.-in. (25 - 27 lb.-ft.).  No
order is specified in the workshop manual, but I prefer to alternate from
side to side and torque them first to half-spec before torquing to the final
value.

Make sure that the balls on the rocker tips sit down into the cups of all
pushrods properly before torquing down the rocker shaft bracket nuts.

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 R Phillips
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 10:13 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Rocker arm assembly

I removed the rocker arm assembly to torque the head.  Any advice in
replacing the assembly.  Is there an order to bolting it back on.  Anything
to be wary of?

Thanks,

Ric
'65 BJ8

From edic at tampabay.rr.com  Thu Nov 12 10:37:23 2009
From: edic at tampabay.rr.com (edic)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:37:23 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Rocker arm assembly
References: <6ea3ee9e0911120712n57361d30vb273faece41ebc48@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000a01ca63be$cb79e5a0$0201a8c0@your55e5f9e3d2>

Ric,



One thing you need to be very, very careful of, that you do not strip the 
rocker pedestal, the one with the tapped hole for the oil feed, by over 
tightening the banjo bolt. It is easy to do and I did it. The banjo bolt 
screws into the soft aluminum pedestal so be very careful.



I have a specification sheet that says the rocker shaft bracket nuts are to 
be torqued 25 - 27 foot pounds. If you have Norman Nock's Tech Talk book, 
which I have found to be invaluable, he addresses rebuilding the rocker 
shaft.



I hope this helps you as I assume more knowledgeable healyites will be 
offering advice.



As a note, when I stripped my pedestal I sent off to A-H Spares and bought a 
new one with 2 new banjo washers. The pedestal now cost $20.78 US dollars 
and the washers are .73 each (at todays exchange rate) plus shipping. I am 
not affiliated with that outfit just a satisfied customer.



Mel Brunet

HBJ8L/39749

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "R Phillips" <healeydriver1 at gmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 10:12 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Rocker arm assembly


>I removed the rocker arm assembly to torque the head.  Any advice in
> replacing the assembly.  Is there an order to bolting it back on. 
> Anything
> to be wary of?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ric
> '65 BJ8
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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Thu Nov 12 11:42:35 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:42:35 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Rocker arm assembly
In-Reply-To: <000a01ca63be$cb79e5a0$0201a8c0@your55e5f9e3d2>
References: <6ea3ee9e0911120712n57361d30vb273faece41ebc48@mail.gmail.com>
	<000a01ca63be$cb79e5a0$0201a8c0@your55e5f9e3d2>
Message-ID: <000a01ca63c7$e75bdf40$b6139dc0$@rr.com>

It should be noted that it is not necessary to remove the oil pipe banjo
bolt in order to remove the rocker shaft.  Unscrew the nut from the other
end of the pipe and remove the oil pipe with the rocker shaft assembly.  It
is less likely to strip the nut than it is the threads in the aluminum
pedestal. 

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 edic
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 12:37 PM
To: R Phillips; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rocker arm assembly

Ric,



One thing you need to be very, very careful of, that you do not strip the 
rocker pedestal, the one with the tapped hole for the oil feed, by over 
tightening the banjo bolt. It is easy to do and I did it. The banjo bolt 
screws into the soft aluminum pedestal so be very careful.



I have a specification sheet that says the rocker shaft bracket nuts are to 
be torqued 25 - 27 foot pounds. If you have Norman Nock's Tech Talk book, 
which I have found to be invaluable, he addresses rebuilding the rocker 
shaft.



I hope this helps you as I assume more knowledgeable healyites will be 
offering advice.



As a note, when I stripped my pedestal I sent off to A-H Spares and bought a

new one with 2 new banjo washers. The pedestal now cost $20.78 US dollars 
and the washers are .73 each (at todays exchange rate) plus shipping. I am 
not affiliated with that outfit just a satisfied customer.



Mel Brunet

HBJ8L/39749

From dan at warner-associates.com  Thu Nov 12 12:38:52 2009
From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:38:52 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Window Glass
Message-ID: <9E220B24AD78436CACD083A826ED0E00@DANSTROM>

Anyone ever order and install the Euro Glass brand offered by Moss as
replacement glass for the side windows.  I have a BJ8 and am concerned about
the quality and fit.  They do not have any Triplex glass in stock and am
wondering if there is another source for quality glass if the Euro Glass is
not recommended..

Dan 

From dwflagg at juno.com  Thu Nov 12 13:35:01 2009
From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:35:01 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] NOS Lucas license plate lamp base
Message-ID: <20091112.123559.905.11552@mailpop06.dca.untd.com>

I have an NOS Lucas 572619  single bulb license plate lamp base. Would
like to trade or deal for an NOS or excellent two bulb base. If you can
help please contact me off the list. TIA.

Doug
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From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Thu Nov 12 14:16:24 2009
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:16:24 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] Brass
Message-ID: <000c01ca63dd$6431d4b0$2c957e10$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>

I have removed the hot water heater tap from the block of my BT7. It had
been jammed in the open position with no handle ever since I've had the car.
Abuse by a PO, though I've gathered from others and now see for myself that
these things are living on borrowed time from the moment they are fitted.
With judicious use of a small blow lamp and a small(ish) hammer I got the
tapered rotating section out of the main body. I've polished up all the
interfacing surfaces and now I'm ready to fix it/put it back together.
1) I've got some brass rod left over from some carb work, so have suitable
material for the little handle/lever thing. I'll file it down to size and
probably tap and die so I can bolt the handle into, maybe through, the round
end of the rotating section.....any other ideas? And can one solder brass to
brass? Copper I know about, from plumbing. But brass, I don't know.
2) I'm concerned that I may get the thing together and looking halfway
decent only for it to bind itself solid again. What might I do to keep it
free and easy but not dripping coolant? Light oil will do until the engine
has heated up a few times and then it'll dry out and get tacky.....Am I
right on that? Grease ditto? What about that filthy black graphite grease
stuff? A bit heavy, but heat proof? 
Any advice would be very welcome.
Thanks,
Simon

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Thu Nov 12 14:21:38 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:21:38 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Window Glass
In-Reply-To: <9E220B24AD78436CACD083A826ED0E00@DANSTROM>
References: <9E220B24AD78436CACD083A826ED0E00@DANSTROM>
Message-ID: <4AFC7C62.2080606@chello.nl>

Triplex does not exist anymore as a manufacturer. The bussiness was 
taken over by Pilkinton. This firm makes top quality windscreens as OE 
for many cars and also supplies after market windscreens for many 
classics. However I do not know if they also make the wanted side 
windows. Google may give the answer.

Kees Oudesluijs
NL

Dan Stromquist schreef:
> Anyone ever order and install the Euro Glass brand offered by Moss as
> replacement glass for the side windows.  I have a BJ8 and am concerned about
> the quality and fit.  They do not have any Triplex glass in stock and am
> wondering if there is another source for quality glass if the Euro Glass is
> not recommended..
>
> Dan 

From ampole at hotmail.com  Thu Nov 12 15:29:36 2009
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:29:36 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Brass
In-Reply-To: <000c01ca63dd$6431d4b0$2c957e10$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
References: <000c01ca63dd$6431d4b0$2c957e10$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
Message-ID: <SNT103-W19EDA65E3030C0A5C4464D5A90@phx.gbl>

Simon



Mine was missing also, I think ahead4healeys and others sell the handles, but
I just like you had a piece of brass rod and used a tap and die and also bench
grinder to shape, looks as good as new after the clean with stainless spring
and pin:



http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=5125796



http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=5125797



I used a valve rebuilding paste from work, think it is graphite based. its not
leaked yet!



cheers Andy


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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Nov 12 15:36:18 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:36:18 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Brass
In-Reply-To: <8801204142177566112@unknownmsgid>
References: <8801204142177566112@unknownmsgid>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911121436v64b22468kdf2ad9e5012c9f0c@mail.gmail.com>

Simon -

If originality isn't a concern, I would drill out a hole, tap it, and
insert a steel or stainless steel screw (with smooth shank & head cut
off).  That will be much more reliable over time.

On 11/13/09, Simon Lachlan <simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk> wrote:
> I have removed the hot water heater tap from the block of my BT7. It had
> been jammed in the open position with no handle ever since I've had the car.
> Abuse by a PO, though I've gathered from others and now see for myself that
> these things are living on borrowed time from the moment they are fitted.
> With judicious use of a small blow lamp and a small(ish) hammer I got the
> tapered rotating section out of the main body. I've polished up all the
> interfacing surfaces and now I'm ready to fix it/put it back together.
> 1) I've got some brass rod left over from some carb work, so have suitable
> material for the little handle/lever thing. I'll file it down to size and
> probably tap and die so I can bolt the handle into, maybe through, the round
> end of the rotating section.....any other ideas? And can one solder brass to
> brass? Copper I know about, from plumbing. But brass, I don't know.
> 2) I'm concerned that I may get the thing together and looking halfway
> decent only for it to bind itself solid again. What might I do to keep it
> free and easy but not dripping coolant? Light oil will do until the engine
> has heated up a few times and then it'll dry out and get tacky.....Am I
> right on that? Grease ditto? What about that filthy black graphite grease
> stuff? A bit heavy, but heat proof?
> Any advice would be very welcome.
> Thanks,
> Simon
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From jmnewt at comcast.net  Thu Nov 12 15:38:27 2009
From: jmnewt at comcast.net (Jack Newton)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:38:27 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Spruce
Message-ID: <FC0AD2387F70450D95A1FB1D8BDBDAA4@jackniolfz37if>

Does anyone on the list have a paint formula for the Spruce Green color as
used on the 100-4.  Spies-Hecker would be best but a PPG formula would also
help.
TIA,
Jack

From don at anglesey.us  Thu Nov 12 16:39:33 2009
From: don at anglesey.us (Don)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:39:33 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Brass
In-Reply-To: <000c01ca63dd$6431d4b0$2c957e10$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP61AA9CB4CD239A1C18049AFDA90@phx.gbl>

Simon
White lithium grease works well for this.
Don 

>>2) I'm concerned that I may get the thing together and looking halfway
decent only for it to bind itself solid again. What might I do to keep
it
free and easy but not dripping coolant? Light oil will do until the
engine
has heated up a few times and then it'll dry out and get tacky.....Am I
right on that? Grease ditto? What about that filthy black graphite
grease
stuff? A bit heavy, but heat proof? 
Any advice would be very welcome.<<

From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Thu Nov 12 17:43:47 2009
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:43:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Brass
In-Reply-To: <000c01ca63dd$6431d4b0$2c957e10$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
Message-ID: <470358.66359.qm@web83305.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

You should have left it in the on position , you could have leaking problem
when you put it back ... The heater control should be able to turn off all the
heat if adjusted correctly Norman Nockif you have my book Tech Talk see pages
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--- On Thu, 11/12/09, Simon Lachlan <simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk> wrote:

From: Simon Lachlan <simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk>
Subject: [Healeys] Brass
To: "'Healeys'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 1:16 PM

I have removed the hot water heater tap from the block of my BT7. It had
been jammed in the open position with no handle ever since I've had the car.
Abuse by a PO, though I've gathered from others and now see for myself that
these things are living on borrowed time from the moment they are fitted.
With judicious use of a small blow lamp and a small(ish) hammer I got the
tapered rotating section out of the main body. I've polished up all the
interfacing surfaces and now I'm ready to fix it/put it back together.
1) I've got some brass rod left over from some carb work, so have suitable
material for the little handle/lever thing. I'll file it down to size and
probably tap and die so I can bolt the handle into, maybe through, the round
end of the rotating section.....any other ideas? And can one solder brass to
brass? Copper I know about, from plumbing. But brass, I don't know.
2) I'm concerned that I may get the thing together and looking halfway
decent only for it to bind itself solid again. What might I do to keep it
free and easy but not dripping coolant? Light oil will do until the engine
has heated up a few times and then it'll dry out and get tacky.....Am I
right on that? Grease ditto? What about that filthy black graphite grease
stuff? A bit heavy, but heat proof?
Any advice would be very welcome.
Thanks,
Simon
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From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Thu Nov 12 19:30:01 2009
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:30:01 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Spruce
In-Reply-To: <FC0AD2387F70450D95A1FB1D8BDBDAA4@jackniolfz37if>
References: <FC0AD2387F70450D95A1FB1D8BDBDAA4@jackniolfz37if>
Message-ID: <751d05480911121830t6c80ea49q748d4c063548f5b6@mail.gmail.com>

Jack,

Auto Color Library, the best paint shop around.  Used by numerous high end
restorers here in California.  Great website.

Here is a direct link to the page with the Spruce Green color chip

http://www.tcpglobal.com/autocolorlibrary/aclchip.aspx?image=1953-ahmg-pg12.jpg

Or from the home page

http://autocolorlibrary.com/default.aspx

Select make of car, in our case it's "ahmg" and then select the year, I
selected "1954."

The color chip for Spruce Green is page 12.

These folks can hook you up with the "Spot-on" paint color.

Cheers,

Curt



On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 2:38 PM, Jack Newton <jmnewt at comcast.net> wrote:

> Does anyone on the list have a paint formula for the Spruce Green color as
> used on the 100-4.  Spies-Hecker would be best but a PPG formula would also
> help.
> TIA,
> Jack
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From jstmorris at yahoo.com  Thu Nov 12 20:22:29 2009
From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:22:29 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] University Motors Auction Nov 21
Message-ID: <323536.27520.qm@web30306.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

David LaChance, writes in bHemmings Weeklyb dated today, Nov12, 2009, that
there is a Lifetime collection of MG items going on the block.B  He states:

We donbt make a habit of promoting property auctions, but webll make an
exception in the case of John Twist, whose University Motors Ltd. this summer
became a victim of the distressed Michigan economy. University Motors had been
in business for more than 34 years, offering service, advice and friendship to
the MG community. Parts, tools, shop equipment and more will be sold off in
the auction, scheduled for Saturday, November 21, at University Motors in Ada,
Michigan.

Vander Kolkbs Golden Gavel Auction Service is handling the auction; you can
visit www.vkauctions.com to learn details of the sale, see photos of the lots
being offered and, if youbd like, to make an absentee bid. The window for
absentee bidding closes at 9 p.m. on November 20.

The items up for sale include office equipment, shop equipment, tools, books
and literature, MG memorabilia, new parts, used parts and miscellany. John
writes, bFrom MG keyfobs to MG posters, MG watches to MG pictures, MG pins
to MG posters, MG patches to MG signs, MG buttons to MG banners, MG models,
pens, ashtrays, and playing cards to MG mirrors, this is a lifetime collection
of MG memorabilia and things octagonal!b

Items from BMC, Jaguar-Rover-Triumph, Lucas, SU, Lockheed and a number of car
clubs will be included as well.
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Thu Nov 12 20:37:04 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:37:04 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Brass
References: <000c01ca63dd$6431d4b0$2c957e10$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
	<SNT103-W19EDA65E3030C0A5C4464D5A90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <3850352BDC6444A9AD4668A81E551D0E@LIFEBOOK>

Who can provide the spring?

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "andy pole" <ampole at hotmail.com>
To: <simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 5:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brass


> Simon
>
>
>
> Mine was missing also, I think ahead4healeys and others sell the handles, 
> but
> I just like you had a piece of brass rod and used a tap and die and also 
> bench
> grinder to shape, looks as good as new after the clean with stainless 
> spring
> and pin:
>
>
>
> http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=5125796
>
>
>
> http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=5125797
>
>
>
> I used a valve rebuilding paste from work, think it is graphite based. its 
> not
> leaked yet!
>
>
>
> cheers Andy
>
>
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From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Thu Nov 12 22:12:19 2009
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:12:19 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Brass
In-Reply-To: <3850352BDC6444A9AD4668A81E551D0E@LIFEBOOK>
References: <SNT103-W19EDA65E3030C0A5C4464D5A90@phx.gbl>
	<3850352BDC6444A9AD4668A81E551D0E@LIFEBOOK>
Message-ID: <751d05480911122112g66b833eesbe88f3922c4d7f85@mail.gmail.com>

Rich,

I've restored dozens of these brass taps for the block and the radiator on
Sprites and various big Healeys over the years.  Most quality hardware
stores have a selection of springs, and I match the spring diameter to the
original and then it's a matter of cutting the spring down to size and
grinding the ends flat.  Simple and easy.

If there was enough of a need, I have access to Roger Moments custom spring
maker in Colorado.  we could have the exact springs made to order.  He has
made springs for both Roger and me for various Healey applications to
include the horn button spring in the trafficators that I use in my
rebuilding service.  Roger has also had them make up the distributor weight
springs for the 100 (both standard and Le Mans) and the special carburetor
throttle spring for the 100 among others.

Cheers,

Curt Arndt
Carlsbad, CA
'55 BN1, '60 AN5 :{) '06 Cooper S

On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 7:37 PM, Rich C <richchrysler at quickclic.net> wrote:

> Who can provide the spring?
>
> Rich Chrysler
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "andy pole" <ampole at hotmail.com>
> To: <simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 5:29 PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brass
>
>
>  Simon
>>
>>
>>
>> Mine was missing also, I think ahead4healeys and others sell the handles,
>> but
>> I just like you had a piece of brass rod and used a tap and die and also
>> bench
>> grinder to shape, looks as good as new after the clean with stainless
>> spring
>> and pin:
>>
>>
>>
>> http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=5125796
>>
>>
>>
>> http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=5125797
>>
>>
>>
>> I used a valve rebuilding paste from work, think it is graphite based. its
>> not
>> leaked yet!
>>
>>
>>
>> cheers Andy
>>
>>
>> _________________________________________________________________
>> Add your Gmail and Yahoo! Mail email accounts into Hotmail - it's easy
>> http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/186394592/direct/01/
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>>
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From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Thu Nov 12 22:25:20 2009
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:25:20 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Spruce
In-Reply-To: <751d05480911121830t6c80ea49q748d4c063548f5b6@mail.gmail.com>
References: <FC0AD2387F70450D95A1FB1D8BDBDAA4@jackniolfz37if>,
	<751d05480911121830t6c80ea49q748d4c063548f5b6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <COL121-W43A155CDAEFF9AF06256C9A4A80@phx.gbl>

Interesting sight. My Heritage paperwork say my 64 BJ8 (built in 63) is Ivory
White. This color is not listed on the Auto Color Library. I am getting ready
to repaint and I'd like to get some information on Ivory White if anyone has
any clues. I had always thought it was Old English White until I got the
Heritage report.
Rich Kahn

> Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:30:01 -0800
> From: cnaarndt at gmail.com
> To: jmnewt at comcast.net
> CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Spruce
>
> Jack,
>
> Auto Color Library, the best paint shop around.  Used by numerous high end
> restorers here in California.  Great website.
>
> Here is a direct link to the page with the Spruce Green color chip
>
>
http://www.tcpglobal.com/autocolorlibrary/aclchip.aspx?image=1953-ahmg-pg12.j
pg
>
> Or from the home page
>
> http://autocolorlibrary.com/default.aspx
>
> Select make of car, in our case it's "ahmg" and then select the year, I
> selected "1954."
>
> The color chip for Spruce Green is page 12.
>
> These folks can hook you up with the "Spot-on" paint color.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Curt
>
>
>
> On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 2:38 PM, Jack Newton <jmnewt at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Does anyone on the list have a paint formula for the Spruce Green color
as
> > used on the 100-4.  Spies-Hecker would be best but a PPG formula would
also
> > help.
> > TIA,
> > Jack
> > _______________________________________________
> > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
> >
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From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Thu Nov 12 22:42:59 2009
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:42:59 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Spruce
In-Reply-To: <COL121-W43A155CDAEFF9AF06256C9A4A80@phx.gbl>
References: <FC0AD2387F70450D95A1FB1D8BDBDAA4@jackniolfz37if>
	<751d05480911121830t6c80ea49q748d4c063548f5b6@mail.gmail.com>
	<COL121-W43A155CDAEFF9AF06256C9A4A80@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <751d05480911122142w7dec91cbm2d24178d60fe4a48@mail.gmail.com>

Richard,

Both Ivory white and Old English White are listed in the 1950s under Austin
Healeys.  The color didn't change in 1963, so call the folks and I'm certain
they can match the color.

They have a great selection of color chips for a huge number of cars over
many years but give them a break, they don't list everything.  What do you
expect, they just don't happen to have ALL of the paint chips for every car
for every year.  I pass along a great website and it's still not good
enough.

Cheers,

Curt

On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 9:25 PM, Richard Kahn <tahoehealey at hotmail.com>wrote:

>  Interesting sight. My Heritage paperwork say my 64 BJ8 (built in 63) is
> Ivory White. This color is not listed on the Auto Color Library. I am
> getting ready to repaint and I'd like to get some information on Ivory White
> if anyone has any clues. I had always thought it was Old English White until
> I got the Heritage report.
> Rich Kahn
>
> > Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:30:01 -0800
> > From: cnaarndt at gmail.com
> > To: jmnewt at comcast.net
> > CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Spruce
>
> >
> > Jack,
> >
> > Auto Color Library, the best paint shop around. Used by numerous high end
> > restorers here in California. Great website.
> >
> > Here is a direct link to the page with the Spruce Green color chip
> >
> >
> http://www.tcpglobal.com/autocolorlibrary/aclchip.aspx?image=1953-ahmg-pg12.jpg
> >
> > Or from the home page
> >
> > http://autocolorlibrary.com/default.aspx
> >
> > Select make of car, in our case it's "ahmg" and then select the year, I
> > selected "1954."
> >
> > The color chip for Spruce Green is page 12.
> >
> > These folks can hook you up with the "Spot-on" paint color.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Curt
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 2:38 PM, Jack Newton <jmnewt at comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> > > Does anyone on the list have a paint formula for the Spruce Green color
> as
> > > used on the 100-4. Spies-Hecker would be best but a PPG formula would
> also
> > > help.
> > > TIA,
> > > Jack
> > > _______________________________________________
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> > >
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From RonFineEsq at earthlink.net  Thu Nov 12 23:14:00 2009
From: RonFineEsq at earthlink.net (Ron Fine)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:14:00 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Brass
References: <000c01ca63dd$6431d4b0$2c957e10$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
	<SNT103-W19EDA65E3030C0A5C4464D5A90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <490F39E25B574B13863E54C5665C1406@XPS400>

Andy,  Where did you obtain the stainless spring and pin??

Ron

> Mine was missing also, I think ahead4healeys and others sell the handles, 
> but
> I just like you had a piece of brass rod and used a tap and die and also 
> bench
> grinder to shape, looks as good as new after the clean with stainless 
> spring
> and pin:

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Thu Nov 12 23:26:59 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:26:59 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Brass
In-Reply-To: <000c01ca63dd$6431d4b0$2c957e10$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
References: <000c01ca63dd$6431d4b0$2c957e10$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
Message-ID: <4AFCFC33.6090705@chello.nl>

Simon,
Brass can be soldered like copper, no problem using lead/tin or 
silver/tin, both will do fine but silver/tin will be stronger of course 
if neccesary and you will need a higher temperature to solder.
To lubricate it is probably best to use the graphite (or 
molybdene-disulfate) grease that is also used for household taps, it may 
hold up a bit better than automotive graphite grease. Do not use oil, 
that will disappear in no time.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


Simon Lachlan schreef:
> And can one solder brass to
> brass? Copper I know about, from plumbing. But brass, I don't know.
> 2) I'm concerned that I may get the thing together and looking halfway
> decent only for it to bind itself solid again. What might I do to keep it
> free and easy but not dripping coolant? Light oil will do until the engine
> has heated up a few times and then it'll dry out and get tacky.....Am I
> right on that? Grease ditto? What about that filthy black graphite grease
> stuff? A bit heavy, but heat proof? 
> Any advice would be very welcome.
> Thanks,
> Simon

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Fri Nov 13 01:21:35 2009
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:21:35 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Window Glass
In-Reply-To: <mailman.22818.1258089158.3240.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <AD86746B18724B7B9466046BB1E2DEF7@tm>

Well,

I bought my windshield from AH Spares - it was made by NordGlass. I actually
discovered it was made in Poland, and out of curiosity I even called Nord
Glass factory here if I could buy it directly. It turned out AH Spares
ordered a batch and they do not stock any. But, they told me, that if I was
madly desperate and had an order for some small quantity they could think
about it.. I asked what's small, and they said 200, but if I remember
correctly they would consider even smaller quantities like 50-100 if they
had the time.

Best, Tadek

Message: 1
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:38:52 -0600
From: "Dan Stromquist" <dan at warner-associates.com>
Subject: [Healeys] Window Glass
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <9E220B24AD78436CACD083A826ED0E00 at DANSTROM>
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Anyone ever order and install the Euro Glass brand offered by Moss as
replacement glass for the side windows.  I have a BJ8 and am concerned about
the quality and fit.  They do not have any Triplex glass in stock and am
wondering if there is another source for quality glass if the Euro Glass is
not recommended..

Dan

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 13 06:13:48 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:13:48 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] bj8 aftermarket hardtop FS in Vancouver
Message-ID: <BAY112-W51D884AB1AE0A24AD2C714B8A80@phx.gbl>

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/pts/1446138865.html



NFI

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Fri Nov 13 06:37:39 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:37:39 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Window Glass
In-Reply-To: <9E220B24AD78436CACD083A826ED0E00@DANSTROM>
References: <9E220B24AD78436CACD083A826ED0E00@DANSTROM>
Message-ID: <001401ca6466$781b0940$68511bc0$@rr.com>

Hi, Dan -

I have installed the Moss side window glass on both sides of my BJ8.  With
new window guides installed, I have experienced binding of the glass on both
sides at some point in the travel of the window, the driver's side more so
than the passenger's side.  I didn't have this before replacing the glass,
so I suspect that the curvature of the glass is not exactly what it should
be.  But I don't have any proof of that.  The guides may be the problem.
The glass is not marked in a visible location as installed, but I think it
is Euro Glass.

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 Dan Stromquist
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 2:39 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Window Glass

Anyone ever order and install the Euro Glass brand offered by Moss as
replacement glass for the side windows.  I have a BJ8 and am concerned about
the quality and fit.  They do not have any Triplex glass in stock and am
wondering if there is another source for quality glass if the Euro Glass is
not recommended..

Dan 

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Fri Nov 13 06:41:45 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:41:45 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Ivory White, was RE:  100-4 Spruce
In-Reply-To: <COL121-W43A155CDAEFF9AF06256C9A4A80@phx.gbl>
References: <FC0AD2387F70450D95A1FB1D8BDBDAA4@jackniolfz37if>,
	<751d05480911121830t6c80ea49q748d4c063548f5b6@mail.gmail.com>
	<COL121-W43A155CDAEFF9AF06256C9A4A80@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <001501ca6467$0afe7da0$20fb78e0$@rr.com>

Ivory White is specified as the original BJ8 color on all BMIHT
certificates.  The color is the same as the older Old English White, just a
name change.

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 Kahn
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 12:25 AM
To: cnaarndt at gmail.com; jmnewt at comcast.net
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Spruce

Interesting sight. My Heritage paperwork say my 64 BJ8 (built in 63) is
Ivory
White. This color is not listed on the Auto Color Library. I am getting
ready
to repaint and I'd like to get some information on Ivory White if anyone has
any clues. I had always thought it was Old English White until I got the
Heritage report.
Rich Kahn

From bspidell at comcast.net  Fri Nov 13 07:11:42 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:11:42 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Ivory White, was RE:  100-4 Spruce
In-Reply-To: <001501ca6467$0afe7da0$20fb78e0$@rr.com>
References: <FC0AD2387F70450D95A1FB1D8BDBDAA4@jackniolfz37if>,
	<751d05480911121830t6c80ea49q748d4c063548f5b6@mail.gmail.com>
	<COL121-W43A155CDAEFF9AF06256C9A4A80@phx.gbl>
	<001501ca6467$0afe7da0$20fb78e0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <4AFD691E.9070106@comcast.net>

Now I r confused.  The Pikovnic book lists only OEW for BJ8s ... is the 
book wrong?

Also, as far as I can tell the only other 'white' listed is 'Pale Ivory.'


bs



BJ8 Healeys wrote:
> Ivory White is specified as the original BJ8 color on all BMIHT
> certificates.  The color is the same as the older Old English White, just a
> name change.
>
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC  USA
>   
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

*******************************************************************

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 13 07:20:18 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:20:18 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Spruce
In-Reply-To: <751d05480911122142w7dec91cbm2d24178d60fe4a48@mail.gmail.com>
References: <FC0AD2387F70450D95A1FB1D8BDBDAA4@jackniolfz37if>,
	<751d05480911121830t6c80ea49q748d4c063548f5b6@mail.gmail.com>,
	<COL121-W43A155CDAEFF9AF06256C9A4A80@phx.gbl>,
	<751d05480911122142w7dec91cbm2d24178d60fe4a48@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W2751120919758660E1C69B8A80@phx.gbl>

I forget where I saw this, but ... here it is for your perusal.  Not sure if
it helps or hinders ...

http://www.coloramic.com/articles/hlyclrs.htm




> Ivory white

> Old English White

> Spruce Green

From austin.healey at gmail.com  Fri Nov 13 07:41:57 2009
From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:41:57 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Ivory White, was RE:  100-4 Spruce
In-Reply-To: <001501ca6467$0afe7da0$20fb78e0$@rr.com>
References: <FC0AD2387F70450D95A1FB1D8BDBDAA4@jackniolfz37if>,
	<751d05480911121830t6c80ea49q748d4c063548f5b6@mail.gmail.com>
	<COL121-W43A155CDAEFF9AF06256C9A4A80@phx.gbl>
	<001501ca6467$0afe7da0$20fb78e0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <0088C820-6EAC-45EB-87E6-B7033FCF82B6@gmail.com>

Ivory is not old english.
Buttercup v st

Sent from my iPhone

On 14/11/2009, at 12:41 AM, "BJ8 Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com> wrote:

> Ivory White is specified as the original BJ8 color on all BMIHT
> certificates.  The color is the same as the older Old English White,  
> just a
> name change.
>
> 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 Kahn
> Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 12:25 AM
> To: cnaarndt at gmail.com; jmnewt at comcast.net
> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Spruce
>
> Interesting sight. My Heritage paperwork say my 64 BJ8 (built in 63)  
> is
> Ivory
> White. This color is not listed on the Auto Color Library. I am  
> getting
> ready
> to repaint and I'd like to get some information on Ivory White if  
> anyone has
> any clues. I had always thought it was Old English White until I got  
> the
> Heritage report.
> Rich Kahn
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From mgcharlie at comcast.net  Fri Nov 13 08:17:10 2009
From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:17:10 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW
In-Reply-To: <4AFD691E.9070106@comcast.net>
References: <FC0AD2387F70450D95A1FB1D8BDBDAA4@jackniolfz37if>,
	<751d05480911121830t6c80ea49q748d4c063548f5b6@mail.gmail.com>
	<COL121-W43A155CDAEFF9AF06256C9A4A80@phx.gbl>
	<001501ca6467$0afe7da0$20fb78e0$@rr.com>
	<4AFD691E.9070106@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4AFD7876.50504@comcast.net>

Bob,
I don't know what the correct answer is, but my '60 BT7 is listed as 
Ivory White on the Heritage Certificate.  A former owner bought some 
touch up paint from William Wolf in Ohio (UK sourced) and that color 
name is OEW.
My understanding is that they are the same color as Steve has stated.
Charlie

Bob Spidell wrote:
> Now I r confused.  The Pikovnic book lists only OEW for BJ8s ... is 
> the book wrong?
>
> Also, as far as I can tell the only other 'white' listed is 'Pale Ivory.'
>
>
> bs
>
>
>
> BJ8 Healeys wrote:
>> Ivory White is specified as the original BJ8 color on all BMIHT
>> certificates.  The color is the same as the older Old English White, 
>> just a
>> name change.
>>
>> Steve Byers
>> HBJ8L/36666
>> BJ8 Registry
>> Havelock, NC  USA
>>   
> *******************************************************************
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>
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From bjsbj8 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 13 08:35:48 2009
From: bjsbj8 at gmail.com (Bob Johnson)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:35:48 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] No Healey but classic cars
Message-ID: <ce473f960911130735o6a165db3m6fd30ec5eb3da466@mail.gmail.com>

We have stumbled onto a program on Wealth TV. (I would have to stumble
onto it as it is not applicable to my life.) It is called The
Collection. We record it as generally it is not something of interest,
but a couple of times it has covered some absolutely beautiful car
collections. Today it covered the Nethercutt Museum in Sylmar CA. I
wanna go there! They had an early big Healey in one of the rooms, but
alas, they chose to highlight a 300 SLR. Also, just looking at their
programming list they have another program called Wealth on Wheels.
Haven't seen that one yet.

Bob Johnson
BJ8

From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net  Fri Nov 13 08:54:15 2009
From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:54:15 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Window Glass
References: <9E220B24AD78436CACD083A826ED0E00@DANSTROM>
	<001401ca6466$781b0940$68511bc0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <37ED7FE61BCE48529B42B7C2B3194EE7@cardinalhealth.net>

I too just installed the Moss side glass.   Same issue as Steve.  The 
windows work but there is binding.  I even sanded down the guides and spent 
time to shim the back of the guides.  The curvature is a little off.   But 
the old windows had massive scratches so they needed replacing.

Jerry
BJ8


> Hi, Dan -
>
> I have installed the Moss side window glass on both sides of my BJ8.  With
> new window guides installed, I have experienced binding of the glass on 
> both
> sides at some point in the travel of the window, the driver's side more so
> than the passenger's side.  I didn't have this before replacing the glass,
> so I suspect that the curvature of the glass is not exactly what it should
> be.  But I don't have any proof of that.  The guides may be the problem.
> The glass is not marked in a visible location as installed, but I think it
> is Euro Glass.
>
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC  USA

From peter.svilans at rogers.com  Fri Nov 13 08:55:16 2009
From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:55:16 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Ivory White
Message-ID: <003301ca6479$b1a484d0$6401a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>

I believe its always best to return to first sources if at all possible.

Austin-Healey white (always factory code WT 3)  was already called Ivory White
in the BN2 factory colour chip card (pub.no.1297) as early as January, 1956.

It was called Ivory White in the 100-Six chip booklet (pub.no. 1531), as well
as as the 3000 booklet (pub.no.1531A), and the various 3000 Convertible colour
chip booklets (pub.nos. 2161 through 2161H).

Interestingly, there is an asterisk next to Ivory White in 2161 that has the
note "For colour samples of Ivory White see Old English White"

I think the reason for the name change from Old English to Ivory in '56 was
simply that at that time it sounded too old and stuffy, the thrust of sales
being towards America: hence Reno, Colorado, Florida, Pacific.  Into the
sixties the tweed cap, pip-pip cheerio, ye-olde English thing would once again
be fashionable as a sales theme in the US, and we got British Racing Green and
wood dashes in all the various makes of sports cars.

Back to first sources.  The Austin colour sheets shown in the Auto Color
Library are scans of the Canadian R-M (Rinshead-Mason) colour chip booklets
put out yearly by that company concurrently with the introduction of new
models of cars (The R-M logo is whited-out on each online ACL sheet).  They
had to match the actual cars at the time , so they're pretty close to a first
source.  The colours seen online are only the tip of a huge iceberg.   If you
watch their video, you see a large room crammed with file cabinets of colour
chip sheets.  The point being: its NOT only "If you can bring it up online
that's all there must be".  The Austin colours in Curt's link only go up to
1956-7, so the ones you see are not all the Austin colours that ever were.

Along with the R-M colour chip sheets (with nice onion-skin paper in between
pages, by the way) you of course got the pink sheets with the actual mixing
formulas.  While these use long obsolete R-M tinting bases, you can still see
differences in shades of the same colour.  Colorado Red had a more orangey
shade for 1957 only, becoming a little more blood red for 1958-64.  Florida
Green was a slightly deeper shade for the BN2 with its black interior, than
the 100-Six with its off-white interior. And Old English White/ Ivory White
had two formulas, the 1964 BJ8 version using a slightly larger amount of the
tinting base "TE-94 Bright White" instead of the earlier "TE-91 White" in the
mix.

As the cars retreated into the past, the paint companies combined these
similar shades,  For example, Colorado Red became a single colour and was
combined  with the similar Signal Red later on.

All great fun.

Best
Peter

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 13 09:11:00 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:11:00 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] ceramic coat exhaust manifold
Message-ID: <173126440911130811n59aeda88q969e7d4a4b458df4@mail.gmail.com>

can I get some opinions on the + - of ceramic coating exhaust
manifolds./headers for my BT7? Friend offered to get it done as a favor. Any
suggestions for color? Not going to concourse compete the car, but do not
want it looking strange either. I have seen other do it, but being color
blind, did not really pay attention.

-- 
I Erbs
Portland, OR

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 13 09:30:26 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:30:26 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] No Healey but classic cars
In-Reply-To: <ce473f960911130735o6a165db3m6fd30ec5eb3da466@mail.gmail.com>
References: <ce473f960911130735o6a165db3m6fd30ec5eb3da466@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <173126440911130830i6cc64c12va98e19e5ed6cdee0@mail.gmail.com>

Nethercut is a must see location on any trip to LA. It is in the far
northern part of the San Fernando Valley. The have two buildings to see and
a restored rail car. Never crowded, great research library as well.

On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 7:35 AM, Bob Johnson <bjsbj8 at gmail.com> wrote:

> We have stumbled onto a program on Wealth TV. (I would have to stumble
> onto it as it is not applicable to my life.) It is called The
> Collection. We record it as generally it is not something of interest,
> but a couple of times it has covered some absolutely beautiful car
> collections. Today it covered the Nethercutt Museum in Sylmar CA. I
> wanna go there! They had an early big Healey in one of the rooms, but
> alas, they chose to highlight a 300 SLR. Also, just looking at their
> programming list they have another program called Wealth on Wheels.
> Haven't seen that one yet.
>
> Bob Johnson
> BJ8
> _______________________________________________
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>
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Portland, OR

From stmiller96 at hotmail.com  Fri Nov 13 09:39:06 2009
From: stmiller96 at hotmail.com (S and T Miller)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:39:06 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] differential experts
Message-ID: <BAY124-W21A94C244A9A3715AF8ABBD4A80@phx.gbl>

I know this is a tough one.  The 1960 Bugeye had a rear end HUM at highway
speed under load.  When you let off the pedal the HUM went away.  It was very
consistant- meaning it didn't change around corners and increased at higher
speeds.  I torn apart the rear (which is a 3.9 BTW) hoping to find a screwed
up bearing or mashed gears.  The only two things I found was light wear (in my
opinion- not an expert on rears) on one side of both the crown gear and
pinion.  When you rub a screw driver across the worn surfaces you can feel
variations.  Is this normal wear?  Also found the inner pinion bearing cage
had been bent slightly (probably by someone working on it before) that had
rubbed the very top (thin edge) of the race, maybe causing the HUM when the
bearings touched the surface under load?  Any thoughts?  Again I know it is
tough to say without seeing it, but I took it to a local machine shop and they
didn't think it looked too bad, but wasn't sure either.  Thanks, Shawn

The Millers
"British Car Nuts"

1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299

1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219

1964 MGB 40841

1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351

"Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a test
drive."



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From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Fri Nov 13 09:41:46 2009
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:41:46 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW
In-Reply-To: <4AFD7876.50504@comcast.net>
References: <FC0AD2387F70450D95A1FB1D8BDBDAA4@jackniolfz37if>
	<751d05480911121830t6c80ea49q748d4c063548f5b6@mail.gmail.com>
	<COL121-W43A155CDAEFF9AF06256C9A4A80@phx.gbl>
	<001501ca6467$0afe7da0$20fb78e0$@rr.com>
	<4AFD691E.9070106@comcast.net> <4AFD7876.50504@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <751d05480911130841r202000b6ibf84da8e9439b151@mail.gmail.com>

Fellow Listers,

Let's not make this harder than it is.

White six-cylinder cars are listed as Ivory White.  However from the
Concours Guidelines, 2008 edition, page 117 under 6-cylinder Cars...
*
- Ivory White and Old English White, though different color names, all were
the same WT.3 paint code.*

Also from Don Pikovnik's book "Austin Healey Guide to Historic Colors."

*Old English White - WT.03
ICI - 2379
aka "Ivory"*

OK, one more time.. *AKA "IVORY"*

And for those who are still confused aka means - also known as.

THEREFORE...for all intents and purposes it says Ivory White (is listed as
the color name for *our* cars) but is in fact Old English White.

My apologies to Wm. Shakespeare - "A white Austin Healey by any other name
will still be Olde English White."

This horse is DEAD.

Cheers ;-)

Curt



> > BJ8 Healeys wrote:
> >> Ivory White is specified as the original BJ8 color on all BMIHT
> >> certificates.  The color is the same as the older Old English White,
> >> just a
> >> name change.
> >>
> >> Steve Byers
> >> HBJ8L/36666
> >> BJ8 Registry
> >> Havelock, NC  USA

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Fri Nov 13 09:51:21 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:51:21 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Ivory White, was RE:  100-4 Spruce
In-Reply-To: <0088C820-6EAC-45EB-87E6-B7033FCF82B6@gmail.com>
References: <FC0AD2387F70450D95A1FB1D8BDBDAA4@jackniolfz37if>,
	<751d05480911121830t6c80ea49q748d4c063548f5b6@mail.gmail.com>
	<COL121-W43A155CDAEFF9AF06256C9A4A80@phx.gbl>
	<001501ca6467$0afe7da0$20fb78e0$@rr.com>
	<0088C820-6EAC-45EB-87E6-B7033FCF82B6@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <002601ca6481$87acad80$97060880$@rr.com>

Hi, Chris -

Quoting from the book Authentic Restoration Guide Austin-Healey
100/100-6/3000 by Gary Anderson and Roger Moment (page 160):
"Some color shades have been the source of confusion....Ivory White appears
to have been simply a new marketing name for Old English White, as used
previously."

I know for a fact that for all of the 660 BJ8s for which I have a copy of
the BMIHT certificate, and for those that left the factory painted white,
the cert says the name of the color is Ivory White.

I'm not sure what "Buttercup v st" means.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC



-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Dimmock [mailto:austin.healey at gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 9:42 AM
To: BJ8 Healeys
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Ivory White, was RE: 100-4 Spruce

Ivory is not old english.
Buttercup v st

Sent from my iPhone

From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Fri Nov 13 09:54:00 2009
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:54:00 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] white paint
Message-ID: <COL121-W33F790CF8F540A74BC41EA4A80@phx.gbl>

Thanks to all who jumped in. I didn't want to cause disagreement here. My BJ8
is just a driver but I think the original color would be perfect. Again thanks
for the input. At what it costs to get quality paint I want it right the first
time. I will present both names and information to the painter. Again thanks
for the input.
Rich Kahn

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From bspidell at comcast.net  Fri Nov 13 10:12:13 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:12:13 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW
In-Reply-To: <751d05480911130841r202000b6ibf84da8e9439b151@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1835312991.2290851258132333914.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

IIRC--the book's at home--Pikovnic lists two whites for BN1s and BN2s: OEW and Ivory (Pale or White I don't recall--think Pale). I'll check tonight, but I believe they were different color codes (the paint chips were perceptibly different). 

So, the answer is: there were two 'whites' for the 100s, and one--known either as OE or Ivory--for the 6-cyl cars? 


bs 

-------------------------------- 
Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA 


Fellow Listers, 

Let's not make this harder than it is. 

White six-cylinder cars are listed as Ivory White. However from the Concours Guidelines, 2008 edition, page 117 under 6-cylinder Cars... 

- Ivory White and Old English White, though different color names, all were the same WT.3 paint code. 

Also from Don Pikovnik's book "Austin Healey Guide to Historic Colors." 

Old English White - WT.03 
ICI - 2379 
aka "Ivory" 

OK, one more time.. AKA "IVORY" 

And for those who are still confused aka means - also known as. 

THEREFORE...for all intents and purposes it says Ivory White (is listed as the color name for our cars) but is in fact Old English White. 

My apologies to Wm. Shakespeare - "A white Austin Healey by any other name will still be Olde English White." 

This horse is DEAD. 

Cheers ;-) 

Curt 

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Fri Nov 13 10:24:17 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:24:17 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Ivory White, was RE:  100-4 Spruce
In-Reply-To: <4AFD691E.9070106@comcast.net>
References: <FC0AD2387F70450D95A1FB1D8BDBDAA4@jackniolfz37if>,
	<751d05480911121830t6c80ea49q748d4c063548f5b6@mail.gmail.com>
	<COL121-W43A155CDAEFF9AF06256C9A4A80@phx.gbl>
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	<4AFD691E.9070106@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <002a01ca6486$20ff06a0$62fd13e0$@rr.com>

Bob, I don't have the Pikovnic book, but apparently the records held by
BMIHT say the BJ8 color was called Ivory White.  Of the 660 BMIHT
certificates I have for BJ8s, 111 of them are for original white cars, plus
15 others for white as one of the duo-tone colors.  All of them call the
color "Ivory White".

I hear lots of folks say their BJ8 is "Old English White".  Until I see a
certificate from BMIHT that gives that color name, then my opinion is that
Old English White technically is not the correct name for the BJ8 color,
although Old English White and Ivory White might come out of the same can.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Spidell [mailto:bspidell at comcast.net] 
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 9:12 AM
To: BJ8 Healeys
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Ivory White, was RE: 100-4 Spruce

Now I r confused.  The Pikovnic book lists only OEW for BJ8s ... is the 
book wrong?

Also, as far as I can tell the only other 'white' listed is 'Pale Ivory.'


bs

From Editorgary at aol.com  Fri Nov 13 10:35:31 2009
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:35:31 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Ivory white, Old English White, and Pale Ivory
Message-ID: <bff.6ce5bebb.382ef2e3@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/13/09 8:49:30 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net 
writes:


> Ivory is not old english.
> Buttercup v st
> 
> 

Begging your pardon, but the earlier posters are correct: Ivory White and 
Old English (never Olde English) White are the same color. AFAIK, Austin and 
Morris used different names for the same paint code, and sometime after 
Healey assembly was moved from Longbridge to Abingdon, the naming got 
rationalized.
HOWEVER, Pale Ivory is NOT the same as Ivory White. Pale Ivory, in fact is 
a yellower white somewhere between Ivory White (often described as a "creamy 
white") and Primrose. Incidentally, Ivory White/Old English White was a 
very common color among English cars, and was used as the standard white on 
Jaguars of the same period. My 1960 Jag MkII and my 59 BN7 had identical shades 
of white.
Gary

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 13 10:44:37 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:44:37 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] ceramic coat exhaust manifold
In-Reply-To: <173126440911130811n59aeda88q969e7d4a4b458df4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <173126440911130811n59aeda88q969e7d4a4b458df4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W6B44CAE9F5E8143DB1AEAB8A80@phx.gbl>

I had a big heat problem with my Midget and so I got the header and the intake
ceramic coated.  The theory was that the heat from the header was vaporizing
the fuel.  The car was modified when I got it and a stock heat shield would
not fit on



http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/Intake009.jpg



It worked wonders.


> can I get some opinions on the + - of ceramic coating exhaust
> manifolds./headers for my BT7? Friend offered to get it done as a favor.
Any
> suggestions for color? Not going to concourse compete the car, but do not
> want it looking strange either. I have seen other do it, but being color
> blind, did not really pay attention.
>
> --
> I Erbs
> Portland, OR

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 13 11:09:15 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:09:15 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW
In-Reply-To: <1835312991.2290851258132333914.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
References: <751d05480911130841r202000b6ibf84da8e9439b151@mail.gmail.com>,
	<1835312991.2290851258132333914.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W349CADDA3D8BB710D17A98B8A80@phx.gbl>

This is the book that you refer to, right?

http://www.coloramic.com/britcars.htm

http://www.coloramic.com/articles/ahcgtext.htm

http://www.coloramic.com/articles/hlyclrs.htm



There are 2 ICI codes for OEW according to this.

( There is also a Pale Ivory. )



OEW is your battle.  My interest when I found this site, was the Carmen Red
and the Carmine Red with the same Mfg Code and different ICI codes.



Battle on.



> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:12:13 +0000
>
> IIRC--the book's at home--Pikovnic lists two whites for BN1s and BN2s: OEW
and Ivory (Pale or White I don't recall--think Pale). I'll check tonight, but
I believe they were different color codes (the paint chips were perceptibly
different).
>
> So, the answer is: there were two 'whites' for the 100s, and one--known
either as OE or Ivory--for the 6-cyl cars?
>
>
> bs
>
> --------------------------------
> Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA
>
>
> Fellow Listers,
>
> Let's not make this harder than it is.
>
> White six-cylinder cars are listed as Ivory White. However from the Concours
Guidelines, 2008 edition, page 117 under 6-cylinder Cars...
>
> - Ivory White and Old English White, though different color names, all were
the same WT.3 paint code.
>
> Also from Don Pikovnik's book "Austin Healey Guide to Historic Colors."
>
> Old English White - WT.03
> ICI - 2379
> aka "Ivory"
>
> OK, one more time.. AKA "IVORY"
>
> And for those who are still confused aka means - also known as.
>
> THEREFORE...for all intents and purposes it says Ivory White (is listed as
the color name for our cars) but is in fact Old English White.
>
> My apologies to Wm. Shakespeare - "A white Austin Healey by any other name
will still be Olde English White."
>
> This horse is DEAD.
>
> Cheers ;-)
>
> Curt
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Fri Nov 13 11:14:24 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:14:24 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Ivory White, was RE:  100-4 Spruce
In-Reply-To: <002a01ca6486$20ff06a0$62fd13e0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <20091113121424.RDVG9.795547.root@ispmxfep11-z01>

FWIW, up until a few years ago I thought my first 66 E was OEW and proceeded to tell everyone it was.  Then, I learned it was called "cream".  Could that mean that OEW was a term coined by us, or was it a real original color?

tom

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

=============
Bob, I don't have the Pikovnic book, but apparently the records held by
BMIHT say the BJ8 color was called Ivory White.  Of the 660 BMIHT
certificates I have for BJ8s, 111 of them are for original white cars, plus
15 others for white as one of the duo-tone colors.  All of them call the
color "Ivory White".

I hear lots of folks say their BJ8 is "Old English White".  Until I see a
certificate from BMIHT that gives that color name, then my opinion is that
Old English White technically is not the correct name for the BJ8 color,
although Old English White and Ivory White might come out of the same can.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Spidell [mailto:bspidell at comcast.net] 
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 9:12 AM
To: BJ8 Healeys
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Ivory White, was RE: 100-4 Spruce

Now I r confused.  The Pikovnic book lists only OEW for BJ8s ... is the 
book wrong?

Also, as far as I can tell the only other 'white' listed is 'Pale Ivory.'


bs
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From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Fri Nov 13 11:50:26 2009
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:50:26 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] white paint
In-Reply-To: <COL121-W33F790CF8F540A74BC41EA4A80@phx.gbl>
References: <COL121-W33F790CF8F540A74BC41EA4A80@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <751d05480911131050y417acb0du4dd5074ffbd54fa9@mail.gmail.com>

Richard,

Presenting both names and information to the painter will only assure that
you DO NOT get the correct color.

This is what I'm trying to get across to everyone is to *forget the names!*


What you want is WT.3 and then from there work with an original sample off
of your car, if you have one, and have your painter fine tune the match from
there.

Remember, not all painters are created equal, so results may vary.

Cheers,

Curt

On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 8:54 AM, Richard Kahn <tahoehealey at hotmail.com>wrote:

> Thanks to all who jumped in. I didn't want to cause disagreement here. My
> BJ8
> is just a driver but I think the original color would be perfect. Again
> thanks
> for the input. At what it costs to get quality paint I want it right the
> first
> time. I will present both names and information to the painter. Again
> thanks
> for the input.
> Rich Kahn
>
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From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Fri Nov 13 12:02:10 2009
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:02:10 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW
In-Reply-To: <1835312991.2290851258132333914.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
References: <751d05480911130841r202000b6ibf84da8e9439b151@mail.gmail.com>
	<1835312991.2290851258132333914.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
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Bob,

You are correct but it's not Ivory or Ivory White it's *"Pale Ivory"*, a
completely different color with its own color code and it is noticeably
yellower in color.

Pale Ivory - YL.01
ICI - 3487

Actually, the Pikovnik book also lists Pale Ivory as a color for not only
the BN1/2 but also the BN4 through the BT/N7.  The Concours Guidelines DO
NOT list Pale Ivory as a color option.  I've talked to Roger Moment about
this and we are researching.

Also in talking to Roger he reminded me that these paint chips were for
paint types that no longer exist or are not used.  Therefore the only way
you are going to get an accurate color match is to either match directly off
of an existing area off of the car but then there will still be some
matching done by the painter to get it spot on match.  The "Names" mean very
little anymore due to the changes in paints over that last 50 years.

Additionally, these modern computer based matching systems can only go so
far and there is still a fair amount of "fiddling" that the painter needs to
do to get an accurate color match

Now to digress a little, matching original Golden Beige Metallic will not
work since the original paint faded to a much darker shade one to two years
from new.  And yes, even in those areas that never saw the sun!  This has
been confirmed by fellow Concours Committee member John Hodgman who has a
vast amount of experience on this subject.  Once again when we did my
friends GBM BJ8 we got what I and Roger consider a very accurate match to
the original color, except that the metal flake was not fine enough, but
that's another story.  Correct GBM should have almost a pinkish shade in the
sunlight.

The great thing about having Auto Color Library local to me is that they
supply the paint.  I don't know if they are going to go to the trouble of
helping you match a specific color only to have you buy the paint from
someone else.

Cheers

Curt

From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Fri Nov 13 12:22:29 2009
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:22:29 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W349CADDA3D8BB710D17A98B8A80@phx.gbl>
References: <751d05480911130841r202000b6ibf84da8e9439b151@mail.gmail.com>
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Robert,

Yes, this is the book I have been referring to.

Very simple for you, just call Roger Moment and talk to him about Carmine
Red.  Since that's the color of his Concours BN1 you are certain to get the
correct information.

Curt

On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 10:09 AM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> This is the book that you refer to, right?
>
> http://www.coloramic.com/britcars.htm
>
> http://www.coloramic.com/articles/ahcgtext.htm
>
> http://www.coloramic.com/articles/hlyclrs.htm
>
>
>
> There are 2 ICI codes for OEW according to this.
>
> ( There is also a Pale Ivory. )
>
>
>
> OEW is your battle.  My interest when I found this site, was the Carmen Red
> and the Carmine Red with the same Mfg Code and different ICI codes.
>
>
>
> Battle on.

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 13 12:29:34 2009
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:29:34 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W349CADDA3D8BB710D17A98B8A80@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <98084.76081.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

If thre's this much of a fight over white, wait until someone asks for the
correct formula for Healey Blue!

--- On Fri, 11/13/09, robertduquette at sympatico.ca
<robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, November 13, 2009, 1:09 PM


OEW is your battle.  My interest when I found this site, was the Carmen Red
and the Carmine Red with the same Mfg Code and different ICI codes.



Battle on.



> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:12:13 +0000
>
> IIRC--the book's at home--Pikovnic lists two whites for BN1s and BN2s: OEW
and Ivory (Pale or White I don't recall--think Pale). I'll check tonight, but
I believe they were different color codes (the paint chips were perceptibly
different).
>
> So, the answer is: there were two 'whites' for the 100s, and one--known
either as OE or Ivory--for the 6-cyl cars?
>
>
> bs
>
> --------------------------------
> Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA
>
>
> Fellow Listers,
>
> Let's not make this harder than it is.
>
> White six-cylinder cars are listed as Ivory White. However from the
Concours
Guidelines, 2008 edition, page 117 under 6-cylinder Cars...
>
> - Ivory White and Old English White, though different color names, all were
the same WT.3 paint code.
>
> Also from Don Pikovnik's book "Austin Healey Guide to Historic Colors."
>
> Old English White - WT.03
> ICI - 2379
> aka "Ivory"
>
> OK, one more time.. AKA "IVORY"
>
> And for those who are still confused aka means - also known as.
>
> THEREFORE...for all intents and purposes it says Ivory White (is listed as
the color name for our cars) but is in fact Old English White.
>
> My apologies to Wm. Shakespeare - "A white Austin Healey by any other name
will still be Olde English White."
>
> This horse is DEAD.
>
> Cheers ;-)
>
> Curt
> _______________________________________________
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>
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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From Editorgary at aol.com  Fri Nov 13 12:32:44 2009
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:32:44 EST
Subject: [Healeys] White, one more time
Message-ID: <cac.5b2b15b1.382f0e5c@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/13/09 11:09:18 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net 
writes:


> Also from Don Pikovnik's book "Austin Healey Guide to Historic Colors."
> 
> Old English White - WT.03
> ICI - 2379
> aka "Ivory"
> 
> OK, one more time.. AKA "IVORY"
> 

'tis true that Pikovnik lists "Pale Ivory" as one of two white colors for 
Healeys, from BN1 through BN/BT7. However, he states in a footnote that the 
listing is based on the Austin-Healey Concours Registry guidelines [from that 
year] which he believes to be wrong.
He's right; if the Guidelines in Sept. 1999 said that, the Guidelines were 
wrong. By the time we wrote our book in 2000, this had been sorted out, and 
we state specifically that Pale Ivory is a different shade from "Old English 
(Ivory) White" and was never used on Healeys.
I also checked the most recent Restoration Guidelines, and they don't 
mention "Pale Ivory."

Are we done here?

For the fellow painting his BJ8, look for either Ivory White or Old English 
White, and you'll be fine.

Best Gary

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 13 12:34:19 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:34:19 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW
In-Reply-To: <98084.76081.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <BAY112-W349CADDA3D8BB710D17A98B8A80@phx.gbl>,
	<98084.76081.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W390053D9A365E5CC7B2944B8A80@phx.gbl>

I think the big problem is that we're a lot more concerned about the
absolutely correct colour than the factory was.





Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:29:34 -0800
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com






If thre's this much of a fight over white, wait until someone asks for the
correct formula for Healey Blue!



--- On Fri, 11/13/09, robertduquette at sympatico.ca
<robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:



From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, November 13, 2009, 1:09 PM



OEW is your battle.  My interest when I found this site, was the Carmen Red
and the Carmine Red with the same Mfg Code and different ICI codes.



Battle on.



> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:12:13 +0000
>
> IIRC--the book's at home--Pikovnic lists two whites for BN1s and BN2s: OEW
and Ivory (Pale or White I don't recall--think Pale). I'll check tonight, but
I believe they were different color codes (the paint chips were perceptibly
different).
>
> So, the answer is: there were two 'whites' for the 100s, and one--known
either as OE or Ivory--for the 6-cyl cars?
>
>
> bs
>
> --------------------------------
> Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA
>
>
> Fellow Listers,
>
> Let's not make this harder than it is.
>
> White six-cylinder cars are listed as Ivory White. However from the
Concours
Guidelines, 2008 edition, page 117 under 6-cylinder Cars...
>
> - Ivory White and Old English White, though different color names, all were
the same WT.3 paint code.
>
> Also from Don Pikovnik's book "Austin Healey Guide to Historic Colors."
>
> Old English White - WT.03
> ICI - 2379
> aka "Ivory"
>
> OK, one more time.. AKA "IVORY"
>
> And for those who are still confused aka means - also known as.
>
> THEREFORE...for all intents and purposes it says Ivory White (is listed as
the color name for our cars) but is in fact Old English White.
>
> My apologies to Wm. Shakespeare - "A white Austin Healey by any other name
will still be Olde English White."
>
> This horse is DEAD.
>
> Cheers ;-)
>
> Curt

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 13 13:30:44 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:30:44 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] mystery part
Message-ID: <BAY112-W46767355EDEE0001F06F8EB8A80@phx.gbl>

Can anyone identify this?

It's not necessarily a Healey part.

http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/WhatMotor.jpg

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Fri Nov 13 13:48:40 2009
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:48:40 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW
In-Reply-To: <98084.76081.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <98084.76081.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <8CFC3AE0-8075-4168-9A9C-6DB39927FC77@sbcglobal.net>

You want a good one. Lets look at British Racing Green.
Healey had 3 shade, Then every other British Manufacturer had their  
own version.




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

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Nov 13, 2009, at 11:29 AM, HealeyRick wrote:

> If thre's this much of a fight over white, wait until someone asks  
> for the
> correct formula for Healey Blue!
>
> --- On Fri, 11/13/09, robertduquette at sympatico.ca
> <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW
> To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Date: Friday, November 13, 2009, 1:09 PM
>
>
> OEW is your battle.  My interest when I found this site, was the  
> Carmen Red
> and the Carmine Red with the same Mfg Code and different ICI codes.
>
>
>
> Battle on.
>
>
>
>> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:12:13 +0000
>>
>> IIRC--the book's at home--Pikovnic lists two whites for BN1s and  
>> BN2s: OEW
> and Ivory (Pale or White I don't recall--think Pale). I'll check  
> tonight, but
> I believe they were different color codes (the paint chips were  
> perceptibly
> different).
>>
>> So, the answer is: there were two 'whites' for the 100s, and one-- 
>> known
> either as OE or Ivory--for the 6-cyl cars?
>>
>>
>> bs
>>
>> --------------------------------
>> Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA
>>
>>
>> Fellow Listers,
>>
>> Let's not make this harder than it is.
>>
>> White six-cylinder cars are listed as Ivory White. However from the
> Concours
> Guidelines, 2008 edition, page 117 under 6-cylinder Cars...
>>
>> - Ivory White and Old English White, though different color names,  
>> all were
> the same WT.3 paint code.
>>
>> Also from Don Pikovnik's book "Austin Healey Guide to Historic  
>> Colors."
>>
>> Old English White - WT.03
>> ICI - 2379
>> aka "Ivory"
>>
>> OK, one more time.. AKA "IVORY"
>>
>> And for those who are still confused aka means - also known as.
>>
>> THEREFORE...for all intents and purposes it says Ivory White (is  
>> listed as
> the color name for our cars) but is in fact Old English White.
>>
>> My apologies to Wm. Shakespeare - "A white Austin Healey by any  
>> other name
> will still be Olde English White."
>>
>> This horse is DEAD.
>>
>> Cheers ;-)
>>
>> Curt
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From jstmorris at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 13 13:55:04 2009
From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:55:04 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW
In-Reply-To: <1835312991.2290851258132333914.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <832672.65434.qm@web30306.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

If you check out the University Motors auction, there is a copy of Pikovnic's
book available along with a number of other publications.  See:
http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/showitem.cgi?catid=9767&itemid=74
or http://tinyurl.com/y9kgmeq
--Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives

--- On Fri, 11/13/09, Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote: << IIRC--the
book's at home--Pikovnic lists two whites for BN1s and BN2s: OEW and Ivory
(Pale or White I don't recall--think Pale). I'll check tonight, but I believe
they were different color codes (the paint chips were perceptibly different).
So, the answer is: there were two 'whites' for the 100s, and one--known either
as OE or Ivory--for the 6-cyl cars? >>
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From e-wilkins at cox.net  Fri Nov 13 14:06:14 2009
From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:06:14 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] mystery part
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W46767355EDEE0001F06F8EB8A80@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-W46767355EDEE0001F06F8EB8A80@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <C12E8429-0ACD-4BEC-967F-C626FD80B98C@cox.net>

Blower motor?



On Nov 13, 2009, at 12:30 PM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> <robertduquette at sympatico.ca 
 > wrote:

> Can anyone identify this?
>
> It's not necessarily a Healey part.
>
> http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/WhatMotor.jpg
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Fri Nov 13 14:13:44 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:13:44 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW
In-Reply-To: <98084.76081.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20091113151344.PBL43.800372.root@ispmxfep11-z01>

No worry Rick---I have the correct color HB color on my BJ8!!:)


---- HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote: 

=============
If thre's this much of a fight over white, wait until someone asks for the
correct formula for Healey Blue!

--- On Fri, 11/13/09, robertduquette at sympatico.ca
<robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, November 13, 2009, 1:09 PM


OEW is your battle.  My interest when I found this site, was the Carmen Red
and the Carmine Red with the same Mfg Code and different ICI codes.



Battle on.



> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:12:13 +0000
>
> IIRC--the book's at home--Pikovnic lists two whites for BN1s and BN2s: OEW
and Ivory (Pale or White I don't recall--think Pale). I'll check tonight, but
I believe they were different color codes (the paint chips were perceptibly
different).
>
> So, the answer is: there were two 'whites' for the 100s, and one--known
either as OE or Ivory--for the 6-cyl cars?
>
>
> bs
>
> --------------------------------
> Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA
>
>
> Fellow Listers,
>
> Let's not make this harder than it is.
>
> White six-cylinder cars are listed as Ivory White. However from the
Concours
Guidelines, 2008 edition, page 117 under 6-cylinder Cars...
>
> - Ivory White and Old English White, though different color names, all were
the same WT.3 paint code.
>
> Also from Don Pikovnik's book "Austin Healey Guide to Historic Colors."
>
> Old English White - WT.03
> ICI - 2379
> aka "Ivory"
>
> OK, one more time.. AKA "IVORY"
>
> And for those who are still confused aka means - also known as.
>
> THEREFORE...for all intents and purposes it says Ivory White (is listed as
the color name for our cars) but is in fact Old English White.
>
> My apologies to Wm. Shakespeare - "A white Austin Healey by any other name
will still be Olde English White."
>
> This horse is DEAD.
>
> Cheers ;-)
>
> Curt
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Fri Nov 13 14:17:12 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:17:12 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] mystery part
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W46767355EDEE0001F06F8EB8A80@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <20091113151712.3A3V5.800464.root@ispmxfep11-z01>

Would taking it out of the bag help to really see it better?
---- robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote: 

=============
Can anyone identify this?

It's not necessarily a Healey part.

http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/WhatMotor.jpg
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 13 14:46:03 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:46:03 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] mystery part
In-Reply-To: <C12E8429-0ACD-4BEC-967F-C626FD80B98C@cox.net>
References: <BAY112-W46767355EDEE0001F06F8EB8A80@phx.gbl>,
	<C12E8429-0ACD-4BEC-967F-C626FD80B98C@cox.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W148CDD5B06EED53A95515CB8A80@phx.gbl>

Yeah, that's what it looks like.  But, from what?

It's not from a BN1 or 2, as far as I know.  The BN1 blower motor has the
shaft and the 3 mounting ears, or whatever you call them, at opposite ends
while this one has them at the same end.

This is a BN1 blower motor:

http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/BN1_heater_fan_motor.JPG



> CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> From: e-wilkins at cox.net
>
> Blower motor?
>
>
>
> On Nov 13, 2009, at 12:30 PM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
<robertduquette at sympatico.ca
> > wrote:
>
> > Can anyone identify this?
> >
> > It's not necessarily a Healey part.
> >
> > http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/WhatMotor.jpg

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 13 14:49:11 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:49:11 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] mystery part
In-Reply-To: <20091113151712.3A3V5.800464.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
References: <BAY112-W46767355EDEE0001F06F8EB8A80@phx.gbl>,
	<20091113151712.3A3V5.800464.root@ispmxfep11-z01>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W4730040B9AFACB8726B101B8A80@phx.gbl>

Yeah, probably!  :)



It's sealed though and if I'm going to be storing it for 30 years, it may as
well stay sealed.  On the other hand, if it can really be identified and
there's the possibility that I can find it a better home then I'll open it in
a heartbeat ... or 2.





> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:17:12 -0600

> Would taking it out of the bag help to really see it better?
> ---- robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote:
>
> =============
> Can anyone identify this?
>
> It's not necessarily a Healey part.
>
> http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/WhatMotor.jpg

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Fri Nov 13 15:07:19 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:07:19 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] mystery part
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W46767355EDEE0001F06F8EB8A80@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-W46767355EDEE0001F06F8EB8A80@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4AFDD897.4090302@chello.nl>

Looks like it could be:
-electrical motor, perhaps from a heater fan?
-time switch (knob missing) for e.g. parking lights
-electrical actuator, linear
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


robertduquette at sympatico.ca schreef:
> Can anyone identify this?
>
> It's not necessarily a Healey part.
>
> http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/WhatMotor.jpg

From Editorgary at aol.com  Fri Nov 13 15:12:33 2009
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:12:33 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Colors
Message-ID: <c7f.413ac4c1.382f33d1@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/13/09 2:05:58 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net 
writes:


> If thre's this much of a fight over white, wait until someone asks for 
> the
> correct formula for Healey Blue!
> 

There's no real problem: My car is painted Healey Blue and Ivory White, and 
is spot-on correct. Any car   that doesn't match mine (including the two 
other blue/white Healeys on the cover of the earlier editions of our book) is, 
by definition, incorrect.
Grins,
Gary

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 13 16:31:41 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:31:41 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] mystery part
In-Reply-To: <62062EBBC754460C99B510B2D3BB658E@LIFEBOOK>
References: <BAY112-W46767355EDEE0001F06F8EB8A80@phx.gbl>,
	<62062EBBC754460C99B510B2D3BB658E@LIFEBOOK>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W425D8B59ABE41BD0F09916B8A80@phx.gbl>

This is something that someone sent to me as a blower motor for the BN1.



To me, without comparing them side by side, it looks to be about the right
size and shape other than the mounting points and the shaft being on the
"same" side instead of opposing sides ... and that aluminum plate.



With my eyesight and the plastic wrap, the only thing that I can make out is
"England".  Perhaps I can get my daughter to look at it tomorrow.  ( Maybe I
ought to get a magnifying glas too!  :) )



> From: richchrysler at quickclic.net
>
> Is this the suspected "wrong" blower motor from your heater assembly? Any
> markings, stampings, or labels on the motor body?
>
> Rich
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca

>
> > Can anyone identify this?
> >
> > It's not necessarily a Healey part.
> >
> > http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/WhatMotor.jpg

From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Fri Nov 13 16:47:06 2009
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:47:06 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Colors
In-Reply-To: <c7f.413ac4c1.382f33d1@aol.com>
References: <c7f.413ac4c1.382f33d1@aol.com>
Message-ID: <0CF651A2786344E9AA74137F9A9F3235@LeonardPCPC>

No. No. Gary:  MY car on the cover of your earlier editions is the correct 
blue.  All paint has been matched to a patch of original paint under the 
padded dash top and inside the doors that have never seen sunlight.  Mine 
HAS to be the correct color blue!!   ;-)

Bigger grin.

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


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Editorgary at aol.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 2:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Colors


> In a message dated 11/13/09 2:05:58 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net
> writes:
>
>
>> If thre's this much of a fight over white, wait until someone asks for
>> the
>> correct formula for Healey Blue!
>>
>
> There's no real problem: My car is painted Healey Blue and Ivory White, 
> and
> is spot-on correct. Any car   that doesn't match mine (including the two
> other blue/white Healeys on the cover of the earlier editions of our book) 
> is,
> by definition, incorrect.
> Grins,
> Gary

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Fri Nov 13 16:53:01 2009
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:53:01 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Healey  Fender Flairs
Message-ID: <E0861431-DAEC-41AB-BE53-14C8D6D92053@sbcglobal.net>

We are pulling a BT7 apart that had been heavily modified for a V8.  
The fenders have been flaired. If any one is looking for a set that  
have already been flaired we got em.



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

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri Nov 13 17:07:00 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:07:00 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] differential experts
In-Reply-To: <BAY124-W21A94C244A9A3715AF8ABBD4A80@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY124-W21A94C244A9A3715AF8ABBD4A80@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911131607l30c5392eud838b52f15f6b209@mail.gmail.com>

That's called "Galling" ant it's usually caused by driving the car
with no oil in the diff.  Not much you can do about it, as long as you
can live with the hum, it should be ok.

On 11/14/09, S and T Miller <stmiller96 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> I know this is a tough one.  The 1960 Bugeye had a rear end HUM at highway
> speed under load.  When you let off the pedal the HUM went away.  It was
> very
> consistant- meaning it didn't change around corners and increased at higher
> speeds.  I torn apart the rear (which is a 3.9 BTW) hoping to find a screwed
> up bearing or mashed gears.  The only two things I found was light wear (in
> my
> opinion- not an expert on rears) on one side of both the crown gear and
> pinion.  When you rub a screw driver across the worn surfaces you can feel
> variations.  Is this normal wear?  Also found the inner pinion bearing cage
> had been bent slightly (probably by someone working on it before) that had
> rubbed the very top (thin edge) of the race, maybe causing the HUM when the
> bearings touched the surface under load?  Any thoughts?  Again I know it is
> tough to say without seeing it, but I took it to a local machine shop and
> they
> didn't think it looked too bad, but wasn't sure either.  Thanks, Shawn
>
> The Millers
> "British Car Nuts"
>
> 1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299
>
> 1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219
>
> 1964 MGB 40841
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351
>
> "Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a test
> drive."
>
>
>
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri Nov 13 17:09:29 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:09:29 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] ceramic coat exhaust manifold
In-Reply-To: <173126440911130811n59aeda88q969e7d4a4b458df4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <173126440911130811n59aeda88q969e7d4a4b458df4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911131609y5999067jb5ef9b640303d602@mail.gmail.com>

I Erbs -

This is the best thing for a healey because the carbs are on top of
the exhaust manifold.  It works wonders to cut down on heat.  I highly
Recommend Jet Hot Extreme Sterling.

Alan

On 11/14/09, I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com> wrote:
> can I get some opinions on the + - of ceramic coating exhaust
> manifolds./headers for my BT7? Friend offered to get it done as a favor. Any
> suggestions for color? Not going to concourse compete the car, but do not
> want it looking strange either. I have seen other do it, but being color
> blind, did not really pay attention.
>
> --
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> Portland, OR
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From dcongleton at embarqmail.com  Fri Nov 13 17:13:30 2009
From: dcongleton at embarqmail.com (Dallas Congleton)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:13:30 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Colors
References: <c7f.413ac4c1.382f33d1@aol.com>
Message-ID: <3687B26536CB4BF18C787D9AE45F497B@your4dacd0ea75>

Actually I think the difference in Ivory White and Old English White was 
determined by whether a Le Mans kit was installed or not.

Dallas

From HealeyHundred at comcast.net  Fri Nov 13 17:53:28 2009
From: HealeyHundred at comcast.net (Richard Gordon)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:53:28 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive Part 1
References: <E609F420-4FD4-4164-AABB-5F6201C6B913@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <B47C7018-B7AC-4560-BC4B-FF3FF0AAFA4F@comcast.net>

> Dave asked me to forward this to the list:
>
> As you may remember, sometime in late August, I reported that the  
> overdrive on my big Healey was making  a strange noise when it was  
> engaged.  I decided to  fix it myself and did, with some help.  I  
> replaced the two bearings in the front section and one spacer of the  
> correct thickness.  "The book" says some special tools are required  
> and I worried about that but, as I'll tell you,  they were minimal.   
> I got the BN7 on the road on Saturday.  It is good to drive it  
> again.  The OD shifts more positively than it did before and it is a  
> lot quieter.
>
>
> When I started this project I got some great advice from Dave Porter  
> at Porter Customs in Albuquerque.  He gave me the names of some  
> shops he trusted for OD work but the one in Denver didn't meet my  
> needs.   I don't know how he got involved but his information was  
> the impetus that made me decide to do it myself.  After careful  
> disassembly I discovered that the innards of the OD are not  
> particularly complicated for the novice.  Other assistance that was  
> used was Jim Peterson at T's Sunrise, a restoration shop with  
> experience in all British cars.  He was referred to me by a member  
> of the MG T Register.  Of course, I had to pay him for his service.
>
> Jack Newton also helped by lending me an extra transmission shaft to  
> align the splines in the OD.  This shaft was absolutely necessary as  
> the trans and the OD slipped right together after aligning this  
> way.  I had tried many many times to get the alignment correct  
> before using this shaft and I believe it to be impossible without  
> this tool.  Roger Moment suggested laying the transmission on its  
> side as opposed to standing the transmission up and putting the OD  
> onto it or, as the manual suggests, standing the OD up and dropping  
> the trans onto it.  Sideways was much easier and if you have ever  
> had the experience with the springs, which want to drop onto the  
> floor when the OD is upside down, you understand the issue.

From HealeyHundred at comcast.net  Fri Nov 13 17:53:32 2009
From: HealeyHundred at comcast.net (Richard Gordon)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:53:32 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
References: <B490F213-1876-4593-A4CC-8E5940552B55@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <CEC819FA-93A9-40B3-8788-CE016A4649F7@comcast.net>

> I used the Healey Workshop Manual and the Haynes Manual.  These were  
> helpful but both have some inaccuracies and omissions.  For  
> example:  The Haynes Manual says to jack up the rear of the car and  
> drop the Trans/OD assembly out from underneath.  This , however, is  
> impossible.  The assembly is longer than the frame opening so you  
> have to take it out through the cockpit.   The drawings in the  
> Healey Manual are not clear and have some inaccuracies.  I also went  
> online and discovered that the Triumph guys have a lot of info on  
> the OD, some of which add clarity to the project.  I should mention  
> that Roger suggested I check the Austin Healey club USA website.  I  
> didn't belong to the club and was almost finished anyway.  I don't  
> know what info is there.  These OD's are used in many British  
> marques.  More than I expected.
>
> To clarify the unclear info in the manuals regarding lubrication of  
> the Trans/OD, I found a reference online which says, in no uncertain  
> terms, to use 30W nondetergent oil.  A later part of this article on  
> these overdrives tells "How to Properly Shift a Laycock Overdrive." www.quantummechanics.com 
> .
>
> I hope you enjoy and learn from this description as much as I  
> enjoyed and learned from the repair project.
>
> Dave

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Fri Nov 13 17:55:17 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:55:17 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] mystery part
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W4730040B9AFACB8726B101B8A80@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <20091113185517.7R87F.786297.root@ispmxfep13-z02>

I think someone already guessed it anyway:)


---- robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote: 

=============
Yeah, probably!  :)



It's sealed though and if I'm going to be storing it for 30 years, it may as
well stay sealed.  On the other hand, if it can really be identified and
there's the possibility that I can find it a better home then I'll open it in
a heartbeat ... or 2.





> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:17:12 -0600

> Would taking it out of the bag help to really see it better?
> ---- robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote:
>
> =============
> Can anyone identify this?
>
> It's not necessarily a Healey part.
>
> http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/WhatMotor.jpg
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 13 18:04:26 2009
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:04:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Colors
In-Reply-To: <0CF651A2786344E9AA74137F9A9F3235@LeonardPCPC>
Message-ID: <154330.96936.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

I'm just bringing this up because I can't take any more OEW/IW talk.  When I
was looking to paint my Healey Blue BJ7, (which we all know is really Ice Blue
Metallic) the local paint shop mixed up a batch of ICI BU4 lacquer and sprayed
it out and used their computer color scanner to come up with the base
coat/clear coat PPG formula that was put on the car.  It's a beautiful color
and I'm quite happy with it.  A few weeks ago, I was replacing some of the
original trunk lining and unearthed some Healey Blue panels that haven't seen
the light of day since 1963.  My computer generated color was close, but not
exact.  I wonder if those hidden interior and trunk panels we value so much as
the "original" color looked the same as the color when it was painted on the
car''s exterior  Reason I'm asking is I need to make sure I get all the
Concours points I can with the correct color, because I think I might lose a
few with the 5.0 Ford motor and T5
 transmission.  <VBG>

--- On Fri, 11/13/09, Len and/or Marge Hartnett <thehartnetts at earthlink.net>
wrote:

From: Len and/or Marge Hartnett <thehartnetts at earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Colors
To: "Healey Mail List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, November 13, 2009, 6:47 PM

No. No. Gary:  MY car on the cover of your earlier editions is the correct
blue.  All paint has been matched to a patch of original paint under the
padded dash top and inside the doors that have never seen sunlight.  Mine HAS
to be the correct color blue!!   ;-)

Bigger grin.

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


----- Original Message ----- From: <Editorgary at aol.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 2:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Colors


> In a message dated 11/13/09 2:05:58 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net
> writes:
>
>
>> If thre's this much of a fight over white, wait until someone asks for
>> the
>> correct formula for Healey Blue!
>>
>
> There's no real problem: My car is painted Healey Blue and Ivory White, and
> is spot-on correct. Any car   that doesn't match mine (including the two
> other blue/white Healeys on the cover of the earlier editions of our book)
is,
> by definition, incorrect.
> Grins,
> Gary
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From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com  Fri Nov 13 18:18:30 2009
From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F Ronald Rader)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:18:30 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] ceramic coat exhaust manifold
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0911131609y5999067jb5ef9b640303d602@mail.gmail.com>
References: <173126440911130811n59aeda88q969e7d4a4b458df4@mail.gmail.com>
	<ff59076c0911131609y5999067jb5ef9b640303d602@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5caeedb50911131718v5796018bk5b1719554baea4ce@mail.gmail.com>

I will send you photos of mine tonight.
i also have it on my E type and XK 150 FHC
ron rader
1965 BJ8 (for sale)

On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 4:09 PM, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I Erbs -
>
> This is the best thing for a healey because the carbs are on top of
> the exhaust manifold.  It works wonders to cut down on heat.  I highly
> Recommend Jet Hot Extreme Sterling.

From hypercubic at yahoo.co.uk  Fri Nov 13 22:39:57 2009
From: hypercubic at yahoo.co.uk (mike brooks)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:39:57 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: [Healeys] Re Healey colours
Message-ID: <860938.36887.qm@web24001.mail.ird.yahoo.com>

British cars of the 50's and 60's had much brighter and more polished
paintwork on the bits that could be seen than those that couldn't. In fact
inside engine compartments the finish was often not much better than what
overspray looks like. And even exterior paintwork was nowhere near the look of
today's over-restored concours winners. 


 ".......I wonder if those hidden
interior and trunk panels we value so much as
the "original" color looked the
same as the color when it was painted on the
car''s exterior ..............."
Rgds

Mike Brooks
56 BN2

From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Fri Nov 13 23:45:54 2009
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:45:54 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W349CADDA3D8BB710D17A98B8A80@phx.gbl>
References: <751d05480911130841r202000b6ibf84da8e9439b151@mail.gmail.com>, ,
	<1835312991.2290851258132333914.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>,
	<BAY112-W349CADDA3D8BB710D17A98B8A80@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <COL121-W287CBDD6E3C0F166A5C63EA4A70@phx.gbl>

Okay, here we go again. This sight list OEW as WT.03 where other sights list
it as WT.3. I am not sure it will matter for me which white I use.

> From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:09:15 +0000
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW
>
> This is the book that you refer to, right?
>
> http://www.coloramic.com/britcars.htm
>
> http://www.coloramic.com/articles/ahcgtext.htm
>
> http://www.coloramic.com/articles/hlyclrs.htm
>
>
>
> There are 2 ICI codes for OEW according to this.
>
> ( There is also a Pale Ivory. )
>
>
>
> OEW is your battle.  My interest when I found this site, was the Carmen Red
> and the Carmine Red with the same Mfg Code and different ICI codes.
>
>
>
> Battle on.
>
>
>
> > Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:12:13 +0000
> >
> > IIRC--the book's at home--Pikovnic lists two whites for BN1s and BN2s:
OEW
> and Ivory (Pale or White I don't recall--think Pale). I'll check tonight,
but
> I believe they were different color codes (the paint chips were perceptibly
> different).
> >
> > So, the answer is: there were two 'whites' for the 100s, and one--known
> either as OE or Ivory--for the 6-cyl cars?
> >
> >
> > bs
> >
> > --------------------------------
> > Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA
> >
> >
> > Fellow Listers,
> >
> > Let's not make this harder than it is.
> >
> > White six-cylinder cars are listed as Ivory White. However from the
Concours
> Guidelines, 2008 edition, page 117 under 6-cylinder Cars...
> >
> > - Ivory White and Old English White, though different color names, all
were
> the same WT.3 paint code.
> >
> > Also from Don Pikovnik's book "Austin Healey Guide to Historic Colors."
> >
> > Old English White - WT.03
> > ICI - 2379
> > aka "Ivory"
> >
> > OK, one more time.. AKA "IVORY"
> >
> > And for those who are still confused aka means - also known as.
> >
> > THEREFORE...for all intents and purposes it says Ivory White (is listed
as
> the color name for our cars) but is in fact Old English White.
> >
> > My apologies to Wm. Shakespeare - "A white Austin Healey by any other
name
> will still be Olde English White."
> >
> > This horse is DEAD.
> >
> > Cheers ;-)
> >
> > Curt
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Sat Nov 14 01:39:55 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:39:55 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
In-Reply-To: <CEC819FA-93A9-40B3-8788-CE016A4649F7@comcast.net>
References: <B490F213-1876-4593-A4CC-8E5940552B55@comcast.net>
	<CEC819FA-93A9-40B3-8788-CE016A4649F7@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4AFE6CDB.5040007@chello.nl>

For lubrication these OD transmissions ( in Healey, Sunbeam, Triumph, 
Jensen, MG, Austin, Morris, Vauxhall, Volvo and many others) never use 
transmission oil like EP80 or 90. Always use engine oil, 20W50 will be 
fine, allthough SAE 30 is often specified. The EP oil contains additives 
that will destroy certain parts in the OD and also in some instances in 
the gearbox, as with e.g. Sunbeam.
Kees Oudesluijs

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 14 05:01:59 2009
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:01:59 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Re Healey colours
In-Reply-To: <860938.36887.qm@web24001.mail.ird.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <624536.63797.qm@web51409.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

I must have got the deluxe paint job in the engine compartment with much more
paint than overspray as witnessed by the factory original paint runs all over
the place!

--- On Sat, 11/14/09, mike brooks <hypercubic at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:


 In fact
inside engine compartments the finish was often not much better than what
overspray looks like. And even exterior paintwork was nowhere near the look
of
today's over-restored concours winners.


 \

From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov 14 05:43:00 2009
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:43:00 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive  Part 1
References: <E609F420-4FD4-4164-AABB-5F6201C6B913@comcast.net>
	<B47C7018-B7AC-4560-BC4B-FF3FF0AAFA4F@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <002601ca6528$00401f60$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>

 IMHO,   trany standing up and lowering the OD down on top is the way to go. 
The springs
shouldn't be an issue if you put the adapter plate on the OD unit first 
which encapsulates the springs.
For a pretty good deomonstration of this go to the U Tube University motors 
videos and look for
John Twists OD  install clip.  He also suggests to champher the pump cam to 
help with a nice smooth
install,           well sometimes.

Priceless.

Mark

 Roger Moment suggested laying the transmission on its
>> side as opposed to standing the transmission up and putting the OD
>> onto it or, as the manual suggests, standing the OD up and dropping
>> the trans onto it.  Sideways was much easier and if you have ever
>> had the experience with the springs, which want to drop onto the
>> floor when the OD is upside down, you understand the issue.
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From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov 14 05:45:46 2009
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:45:46 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
References: <B490F213-1876-4593-A4CC-8E5940552B55@comcast.net><CEC819FA-93A9-40B3-8788-CE016A4649F7@comcast.net>
	<4AFE6CDB.5040007@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <002b01ca6528$62f87df0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>

And of course there is the highly acclaimed and much debated MT90 Redline 
that many of us
have switched over to.

Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Oudesluys" <coudesluijs at chello.nl>
To: "Richard Gordon" <HealeyHundred at comcast.net>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 3:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2


> For lubrication these OD transmissions ( in Healey, Sunbeam, Triumph, 
> Jensen, MG, Austin, Morris, Vauxhall, Volvo and many others) never use 
> transmission oil like EP80 or 90. Always use engine oil, 20W50 will be 
> fine, allthough SAE 30 is often specified. The EP oil contains additives 
> that will destroy certain parts in the OD and also in some instances in 
> the gearbox, as with e.g. Sunbeam.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> _______________________________________________

From bighealey at charter.net  Sat Nov 14 06:15:07 2009
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:15:07 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
In-Reply-To: <002b01ca6528$62f87df0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <3D37ABFB8EAE4869AC409DAC3CAAD22D@TRACY>

Toyota 5 speed as well.

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 Mark LaPierre
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 4:46 AM
To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2

And of course there is the highly acclaimed and much debated MT90 Redline
that many of us
have switched over to.

Mark


----- Original Message -----
From: "Oudesluys" <coudesluijs at chello.nl>
To: "Richard Gordon" <HealeyHundred at comcast.net>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 3:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2


> For lubrication these OD transmissions ( in Healey, Sunbeam, Triumph,
> Jensen, MG, Austin, Morris, Vauxhall, Volvo and many others) never use
> transmission oil like EP80 or 90. Always use engine oil, 20W50 will be
> fine, allthough SAE 30 is often specified. The EP oil contains additives
> that will destroy certain parts in the OD and also in some instances in
> the gearbox, as with e.g. Sunbeam.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> _______________________________________________
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Sat Nov 14 07:22:59 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:22:59 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
Message-ID: <c88.55b52dac.38301743@aol.com>

People aren't speaking in complete sentences but in any case I use  Redline 
MT-90 in the Toyota Five-Speed transmission installed in my BN1.  I have 
conducted extensive independent scientific experiments and  determined 
conclusively that that shifting is smoother, less "notchy" and  generally more 
positive when using the Redline versus Castrol  30.
 
Plus when using Redline I have a better sense of myself and my place  in 
society.
 
Best--Michael Oritt
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
------- 
 
In a message dated 11/14/2009 8:43:42 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
bighealey at charter.net writes:

Toyota 5  speed as well.

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sat Nov 14 07:56:42 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:56:42 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
In-Reply-To: <c88.55b52dac.38301743@aol.com>
References: <c88.55b52dac.38301743@aol.com>
Message-ID: <4AFEC52A.3050404@comcast.net>

re: "Plus when using Redline I have a better sense of myself and my 
place in society. "


But does it get you the chicks?

I think that's a complete sentence.

bs


Awgertoo at aol.com wrote:
> People aren't speaking in complete sentences but in any case I use  Redline 
> MT-90 in the Toyota Five-Speed transmission installed in my BN1.  I have 
> conducted extensive independent scientific experiments and  determined 
> conclusively that that shifting is smoother, less "notchy" and  generally more 
> positive when using the Redline versus Castrol  30.
>  
> Plus when using Redline I have a better sense of myself and my place  in 
> society.
>  
> Best--Michael Oritt
>   
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

*******************************************************************

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Sat Nov 14 07:57:34 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:57:34 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
In-Reply-To: <002b01ca6528$62f87df0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
References: <B490F213-1876-4593-A4CC-8E5940552B55@comcast.net><CEC819FA-93A9-40B3-8788-CE016A4649F7@comcast.net>
	<4AFE6CDB.5040007@chello.nl>
	<002b01ca6528$62f87df0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <4AFEC55E.1080507@chello.nl>

Redline MT90 can be used but is not easily available, at least not in 
the NL. There are other similar oils (GL-4), some synthetic others 
mineral: Quaker state HP or Synquest, Millers EP, Shell Spirax GX, 
Texaco Multigear MTF and others. Practically all are hard to find and do 
not add much if anything at all in normal applications to simple 20W50.
These oils do not contain S or Cl containing compounds to do damage to 
brass baulk rings or other Cu containing metal parts.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

Mark LaPierre schreef:
> And of course there is the highly acclaimed and much debated MT90 
> Redline that many of us
> have switched over to.
>
> Mark
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Oudesluys" <coudesluijs at chello.nl>
> To: "Richard Gordon" <HealeyHundred at comcast.net>
> Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 3:39 AM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
>
>
>> For lubrication these OD transmissions ( in Healey, Sunbeam, Triumph, 
>> Jensen, MG, Austin, Morris, Vauxhall, Volvo and many others) never 
>> use transmission oil like EP80 or 90. Always use engine oil, 20W50 
>> will be fine, allthough SAE 30 is often specified. The EP oil 
>> contains additives that will destroy certain parts in the OD and also 
>> in some instances in the gearbox, as with e.g. Sunbeam.
>> Kees Oudesluijs
>> _______________________________________________
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From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Sat Nov 14 09:27:54 2009
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:27:54 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
In-Reply-To: <c88.55b52dac.38301743@aol.com>
References: <c88.55b52dac.38301743@aol.com>
Message-ID: <AB7B2885F456452D97A41AEB3F35E560@oscar>

CAUTION! CAUTION!  
 Political Correctness will cause failure of mechanic parts!


Dp ;>)

frogeye at porterscustom.com

Porter Customs   2909 Arno NE
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
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-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Awgertoo at aol.com
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 7:23 AM
To: bighealey at charter.net; lapierrem at sbcglobal.net; healeys at Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2

People aren't speaking in complete sentences but in any case I use  Redline 
MT-90 in the Toyota Five-Speed transmission installed in my BN1.  I have 
conducted extensive independent scientific experiments and  determined 
conclusively that that shifting is smoother, less "notchy" and  generally
more 
positive when using the Redline versus Castrol  30.
 
Plus when using Redline I have a better sense of myself and my place  in 
society.
 
Best--Michael Oritt
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Sat Nov 14 09:38:25 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:38:25 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
Message-ID: <ca2.5c8085b2.38303701@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/14/2009 10:14:40 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
coudesluijs at chello.nl writes:

Redline  MT90 can be used but is not easily available, 
--------------------------------------------------------

I buy mine mail-order from JEGS or one of the similar online  suppliers.
 
Best--Michael Oritt

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Sat Nov 14 09:58:29 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:58:29 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
In-Reply-To: <ca2.5c8085b2.38303701@aol.com>
References: <ca2.5c8085b2.38303701@aol.com>
Message-ID: <4AFEE1B5.7050403@chello.nl>

No JEGS overhere.
Cheers,
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


Awgertoo at aol.com schreef:
> In a message dated 11/14/2009 10:14:40 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, 
> coudesluijs at chello.nl writes:
>
>     Redline MT90 can be used but is not easily available, 
>
> --------------------------------------------------------
> I buy mine mail-order from JEGS or one of the similar online suppliers.
>  
> Best--Michael Oritt

From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca  Sat Nov 14 11:10:20 2009
From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek Sharp)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:10:20 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Brass
References: <000c01ca63dd$6431d4b0$2c957e10$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP175BD0E3CD68CEB7BFBF6AC3A70@phx.gbl>

Simon, I have used a light smear of "plumbers grease" when re-assembling 
these taps.  It is the stuff that you get from a plumbing supply shop for 
rebuilding old style faucets.  It seems to last quite a while, but I think a 
key to them not seizing is to periodically turn them on and off.  When I am 
working on the engine I frequently just give them a twist as part of routine 
maintenance and the tap on the heater has never seized on me.  The one on 
the bottom of the rad is another story - I don't get to it as often!

I think the "handle" part of the tap is actually threaded into the "ball". 
Perhaps with some heat and coaxing you can get the broken bit out and save 
re-tapping it.

cheers,
Mirek
60 BT7
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Simon Lachlan" <simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk>
To: "'Healeys'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 4:16 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Brass


>I have removed the hot water heater tap from the block of my BT7. It had
> been jammed in the open position with no handle ever since I've had the 
> car.
> > Any advice would be very welcome.
> Thanks,
> Simon

From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Sat Nov 14 16:28:08 2009
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:28:08 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] Brass update
Message-ID: <000301ca6582$1fe362f0$5faa28d0$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>

Thank you very much to everyone who replied to my question. Very helpful, as
ever.

I would have replied sooner, but we had a power cut and, to be frank, I
thought my hard disk was fried. I've been doing a bit of bringing back from
the grave and, latterly, doing the back-up I should have done beforehand.

So, I made a new handle, tapped, died (is it dyed? The other seems so final)
and loctited. It all looks fine and seems to work. I think the issue is in
keeping the touching surfaces very clean, smooth and flush. I didn't need to
solder in the end. Or, so I hope.
Thanks again.
Simon

From steveg at abrazosdata.com  Sat Nov 14 17:18:34 2009
From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (Steve Gerow)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:18:34 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Heater Tap Handle  [was 'Brass']
Message-ID: <00d201ca6589$2b9b3f80$82d1be80$@com>

Mirek Sharp wrote:

 

>I think the "handle" part of the tap is actually threaded into the "ball". 

>Perhaps with some heat and coaxing you can get the broken bit out and save
re-tapping it.

 

I took mine apart - it indeed had a small threaded hole - either a 6-32 or
8-32, I forget which.

 

I drilled it out with the appropriate drill and tapped it to 10-32 and made
a new handle from part of a long 10-32 stainless socket head screw, cut to
the appropriate length. The steel is strong enough to turn without bending.

 

 

--

 

Steve Gerow

Pasadena, CA, USA

BN6

From steveg at abrazosdata.com  Sat Nov 14 17:25:27 2009
From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (Steve Gerow)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:25:27 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust Hanger replacement
Message-ID: <00d701ca658a$21fa6270$65ef2750$@com>

Today I on returning from Early Rodders Cruise-In I noticed my exhaust
system was nearly on the ground - all the bonded rubber exhaust hangers had
separated except the one by the rear axle. The metal plates had come neatly
un-bonded from the rubber blocks. The rubber itself is in good condition,
but whatever the glue is they use has let go. I'm surprised my Monza exhaust
didn't fall on the ground.

 

Checking my records, I bought these new in May 2004. They lasted 5-1/2
years.

 

Does anyone know if there's a superior replacement available for these? A
google search didn't turn up anything.

 

If I have to buy Moss replacements, guess I'll drill each for a check-screw
so at least my exhaust won't fall off the car on the highway.

 

--

 

Steve Gerow

Pasadena, CA, USA

BN6

From jstmorris at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 14 18:02:43 2009
From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:02:43 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Tool Source
Message-ID: <203240.15320.qm@web30305.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Those seeking British tools for toolkits may wish to check out
www.thevintagetoolco.com
--Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives
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From bighealey at astound.net  Sat Nov 14 18:08:14 2009
From: bighealey at astound.net (John Soderling)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:08:14 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust Hanger replacement
References: <00d701ca658a$21fa6270$65ef2750$@com>
Message-ID: <C671AF6206844097BF29F805BDC77D67@Soderling>

Erika's exhaust is bolted directly to the dog legs/frame with no rubber 
dampers and causes on problems.
Vrooom vrooom,
John



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Gerow" <steveg at abrazosdata.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 4:25 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust Hanger replacement


> Today I on returning from Early Rodders Cruise-In I noticed my exhaust
> system was nearly on the ground - all the bonded rubber exhaust hangers 
> had
> separated except the one by the rear axle. The metal plates had come 
> neatly
> un-bonded from the rubber blocks. The rubber itself is in good condition,
> but whatever the glue is they use has let go. I'm surprised my Monza 
> exhaust
> didn't fall on the ground.
>
>
>
> Checking my records, I bought these new in May 2004. They lasted 5-1/2
> years.
>
>
>
> Does anyone know if there's a superior replacement available for these? A
> google search didn't turn up anything.
>
>
>
> If I have to buy Moss replacements, guess I'll drill each for a 
> check-screw
> so at least my exhaust won't fall off the car on the highway.
>
>
>
> --
>
>
>
> Steve Gerow
>
> Pasadena, CA, USA
>
> BN6
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From ynotink at msn.com  Sat Nov 14 19:36:12 2009
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:36:12 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
In-Reply-To: <4AFEC55E.1080507@chello.nl>
References: <B490F213-1876-4593-A4CC-8E5940552B55@comcast.net><CEC819FA-93A9-40B3-8788-CE016A4649F7@comcast.net>,
	<4AFE6CDB.5040007@chello.nl>,
	<002b01ca6528$62f87df0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>,
	<4AFEC55E.1080507@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W117D27BEAF51D85A0DA2EFA5A60@phx.gbl>

You can use heavier oils in the overdrive. As a matter of fact Triumph
specified 90 weight GL4 in their trannies, and therefore must have considered
it safe for their overdrives which up to about 1973 were identical to ours.
Because Hypoid, or EP oils contain additives to protect gears which have a
slipping or rubbing action, such as hypoid form gears, I was taught that using
a Hypoid or EP oil in an assembly that requires friction to function, such as
a synchronizer or wet a clutch would cause them to malfunction because the EP
additives would eliminate the required friction. Triumph must not have gotten
that message because their specification for the TR6 calls for a Hypoid or EP
oil and their trannies and ODs seem to function normally.
Bill Lawrence

> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:57:34 +0100
> From: coudesluijs at chello.nl
> To: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net
> CC: healeys at Autox.Team.Net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
>
> Redline MT90 can be used but is not easily available, at least not in
> the NL. There are other similar oils (GL-4), some synthetic others
> mineral: Quaker state HP or Synquest, Millers EP, Shell Spirax GX,
> Texaco Multigear MTF and others. Practically all are hard to find and do
> not add much if anything at all in normal applications to simple 20W50.
> These oils do not contain S or Cl containing compounds to do damage to
> brass baulk rings or other Cu containing metal parts.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL

From helyjohn at cablespeed.com  Sat Nov 14 20:11:39 2009
From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:11:39 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Stuck Float
Message-ID: <AAA4A582708147038AEEE4A7C1A71FB8@FRED>

I'm doing a ground up restoration on a 1959 BN7.  Have a problem w/ a carb
float that is stuck in the down position.  This car must have sat for many
years.  There is evidence of water in many places in the carbs.  Can someone
suggest how to get this float loose?  I am thinking of drilling 2 holes and
jamming a needle nose pliers into the holes and trying to twist it loose.

John Snyder
1959 BN7
1960 BT7
1961 BN7 MK2
1962 BT7 MK2

From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov 14 20:56:28 2009
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:56:28 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
In-Reply-To: <BAY144-W117D27BEAF51D85A0DA2EFA5A60@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <792047.95581.qm@web83307.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

TR6 overdrive is not the same as Austin Healey , oil for all British car trans, is as per the manufacture, see your owners manual .. Norman Nock

--- On Sat, 11/14/09, WILLIAM B LAWRENCE <ynotink at msn.com> wrote:

From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE <ynotink at msn.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
To: coudesluijs at chello.nl, lapierrem at sbcglobal.net
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009, 6:36 PM

You can use heavier oils in the overdrive. As a matter of fact Triumph
specified 90 weight GL4 in their trannies, and therefore must have considered
it safe for their overdrives which up to about 1973 were identical to ours.
Because Hypoid, or EP oils contain additives to protect gears which have a
slipping or rubbing action, such as hypoid form gears, I was taught that using
a Hypoid or EP oil in an assembly that requires friction to function, such as
a synchronizer or wet a clutch would cause them to malfunction because the EP
additives would eliminate the required friction. Triumph must not have gotten
that message because their specification for the TR6 calls for a Hypoid or EP
oil and their trannies and ODs seem to function normally.
Bill Lawrence

> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:57:34 +0100
> From: coudesluijs at chello.nl
> To: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net
> CC: healeys at Autox.Team.Net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
>
> Redline MT90 can be used but is not easily available, at least not in
> the NL. There are other similar oils (GL-4), some synthetic others
> mineral: Quaker state HP or Synquest, Millers EP, Shell Spirax GX,
> Texaco Multigear MTF and others. Practically all are hard to find and do
> not add much if anything at all in normal applications to simple 20W50.
> These oils do not contain S or Cl containing compounds to do damage to
> brass baulk rings or other Cu containing metal parts.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
Healeys at autox.team.net
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Sat Nov 14 21:08:55 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:08:55 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
Message-ID: <ce5.5e965b70.3830d8d7@aol.com>

GL4 oil (whether 90 weight or heavier) is compatible with "yellow  metals" 
such as can be found in Healey (and I'm sure Triumph)  transmissions.  GL5 
oil is compatible with steel gears which can be  found in differentials but 
it is corrosive to yellow metal.   Moral:  Use GL4 in the transmission and 
GL5 in the diff.
 
Best--Michael Oritt
----------------------------------------------------------------     
 
In a message dated 11/14/2009 9:41:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
ynotink at msn.com writes:

You can  use heavier oils in the overdrive. As a matter of fact Triumph
specified 90  weight GL4 in their trannies, and therefore must have 
considered
it safe  for their overdrives which up to about 1973 were identical to  
ours.

From vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com  Sat Nov 14 21:30:12 2009
From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com (Jean Caron)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:30:12 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust Hanger replacement
In-Reply-To: <00d701ca658a$21fa6270$65ef2750$@com>
References: <00d701ca658a$21fa6270$65ef2750$@com>
Message-ID: <SNT124-W2F36E7ABDBF059B3570E9D1A60@phx.gbl>

I have had good luck with the ones supplied by British Car Specialists. I had
purchased some from Moss about three years ago and they broke off before I had
even completed the restoration of the car. It seemed that their vulcanizing
was not up to par. Again that's a while back, they could be better now.



Jean Caron

> From: steveg at abrazosdata.com
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:25:27 -0800
> Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust Hanger replacement
>
> Today I on returning from Early Rodders Cruise-In I noticed my exhaust
> system was nearly on the ground - all the bonded rubber exhaust hangers had
> separated except the one by the rear axle. The metal plates had come neatly
> un-bonded from the rubber blocks. The rubber itself is in good condition,
> but whatever the glue is they use has let go. I'm surprised my Monza
exhaust
> didn't fall on the ground.
>
>
>
> Checking my records, I bought these new in May 2004. They lasted 5-1/2
> years.
>
>
>
> Does anyone know if there's a superior replacement available for these? A
> google search didn't turn up anything.
>
>
>
> If I have to buy Moss replacements, guess I'll drill each for a check-screw
> so at least my exhaust won't fall off the car on the highway.
>
>
>
> --
>
>
>
> Steve Gerow
>
> Pasadena, CA, USA
>
> BN6
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun Nov 15 00:19:29 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:19:29 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust Hanger replacement
In-Reply-To: <00d701ca658a$21fa6270$65ef2750$@com>
References: <00d701ca658a$21fa6270$65ef2750$@com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911142319q6b20ea81i1fa26fed5f337a80@mail.gmail.com>

Steve -

Yeah, it's real hit and miss with those things.  The worst part is
they are used on just about every british car ever made, I have no
clue why someone doesn't make them decently or actually improve them.

On my BJ8, with the heavy exhaust system, I just rigged them up with
the reinforced universal rubber hangars you can get from Pep Boys /
NAPA, etc.  They are usually rubber strips with lots of holes in the
strips.  You can get them to work real well using the existing mounts
and a little creativity.

Alan

On 11/15/09, Steve Gerow <steveg at abrazosdata.com> wrote:
> Today I on returning from Early Rodders Cruise-In I noticed my exhaust
> system was nearly on the ground - all the bonded rubber exhaust hangers had
> separated except the one by the rear axle. The metal plates had come neatly
> un-bonded from the rubber blocks. The rubber itself is in good condition,
> but whatever the glue is they use has let go. I'm surprised my Monza exhaust
> didn't fall on the ground.
>
>
>
> Checking my records, I bought these new in May 2004. They lasted 5-1/2
> years.
>
>
>
> Does anyone know if there's a superior replacement available for these? A
> google search didn't turn up anything.
>
>
>
> If I have to buy Moss replacements, guess I'll drill each for a check-screw
> so at least my exhaust won't fall off the car on the highway.
>
>
>
> --
>
>
>
> Steve Gerow
>
> Pasadena, CA, USA
>
> BN6
> _______________________________________________
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>
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Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8

From ynotink at msn.com  Sun Nov 15 00:45:30 2009
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:45:30 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW
In-Reply-To: <20091114210613.DU5CR.752501.root@ispmxfep14-z01>
References: <BAY144-W124D72EB28CCF6B5A4D34A5A60@phx.gbl>,
	<20091114210613.DU5CR.752501.root@ispmxfep14-z01>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W20FEE066C3EFEF309E9592A5A60@phx.gbl>

Just as I thought...
Bill Lawrence

> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:06:13 -0600
> From: tomfelts at windstream.net
> To: ynotink at msn.com; healeyrick at yahoo.com; robertduquette at sympatico.ca;
healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW
>
> Yes.
>
>
> ---- WILLIAM B LAWRENCE <ynotink at msn.com> wrote:
>
> =============
>
> Metallic or non-metallic...?
> Bill Lawrence
>
> > Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:13:44 -0600
> > From: tomfelts at windstream.net
> > To: healeyrick at yahoo.com; robertduquette at sympatico.ca;
healeys at autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW
> >
> > No worry Rick---I have the correct color HB color on my BJ8!!:)

From ynotink at msn.com  Sun Nov 15 01:07:16 2009
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:07:16 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
In-Reply-To: <792047.95581.qm@web83307.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <BAY144-W117D27BEAF51D85A0DA2EFA5A60@phx.gbl>,
	<792047.95581.qm@web83307.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W26633884D673BCC29B5173A5A60@phx.gbl>

I've had the Healey 1.28:1 ratio and the TR A-type apart and they appear
identical in every way with the exception of the accumulator piston which was
full dimension on the TR and sleeved down on the Healey. All materials the
same all internal parts the same and the TR ran well on GL4 (per the service
manual) as long as I had it. The Bentley manual for the TR6 shows GL4 as the
recommended lube. If there was a change near the beginning of production it
seems like it would have made it into the manual at some point...
Bill Lawrence

> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:56:28 -0800
> From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
>
> TR6 overdrive is not the same as Austin Healey , oil for all British car
trans, is as per the manufacture, see your owners manual .. Norman Nock
>
> --- On Sat, 11/14/09, WILLIAM B LAWRENCE <ynotink at msn.com> wrote:
>
> From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE <ynotink at msn.com>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
> To: coudesluijs at chello.nl, lapierrem at sbcglobal.net
> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009, 6:36 PM
>
> You can use heavier oils in the overdrive. As a matter of fact Triumph
> specified 90 weight GL4 in their trannies, and therefore must have
considered
> it safe for their overdrives which up to about 1973 were identical to ours.
> Because Hypoid, or EP oils contain additives to protect gears which have a
> slipping or rubbing action, such as hypoid form gears, I was taught that
using
> a Hypoid or EP oil in an assembly that requires friction to function, such
as
> a synchronizer or wet a clutch would cause them to malfunction because the
EP
> additives would eliminate the required friction. Triumph must not have
gotten
> that message because their specification for the TR6 calls for a Hypoid or
EP
> oil and their trannies and ODs seem to function normally.
> Bill Lawrence
>
> > Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:57:34 +0100
> > From: coudesluijs at chello.nl
> > To: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net
> > CC: healeys at Autox.Team.Net
> > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
> >
> > Redline MT90 can be used but is not easily available, at least not in
> > the NL. There are other similar oils (GL-4), some synthetic others
> > mineral: Quaker state HP or Synquest, Millers EP, Shell Spirax GX,
> > Texaco Multigear MTF and others. Practically all are hard to find and do
> > not add much if anything at all in normal applications to simple 20W50.
> > These oils do not contain S or Cl containing compounds to do damage to
> > brass baulk rings or other Cu containing metal parts.
> > Kees Oudesluijs
> > NL
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
>
> You are subscribed as sjnnock at sbcglobal.net
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Sun Nov 15 01:58:13 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:58:13 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust Hanger replacement
In-Reply-To: <00d701ca658a$21fa6270$65ef2750$@com>
References: <00d701ca658a$21fa6270$65ef2750$@com>
Message-ID: <4AFFC2A5.4050708@chello.nl>

Are those rubbers the original construction method? I can hardly believe 
that as these are really for compression only. Better modify the 
construction using exhaust straps, rubber/fiber strips with a series of 
holes to adapt the length, or make some U brackets so that you can use 
the rubbers being compressed.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


Steve Gerow schreef:
> Today I on returning from Early Rodders Cruise-In I noticed my exhaust
> system was nearly on the ground - all the bonded rubber exhaust hangers had
> separated except the one by the rear axle. The metal plates had come neatly
> un-bonded from the rubber blocks. The rubber itself is in good condition,
> but whatever the glue is they use has let go. I'm surprised my Monza exhaust
> didn't fall on the ground.
>
>  
>
> Checking my records, I bought these new in May 2004. They lasted 5-1/2
> years.
>
>  
>
> Does anyone know if there's a superior replacement available for these? A
> google search didn't turn up anything.
>
>  
>
> If I have to buy Moss replacements, guess I'll drill each for a check-screw
> so at least my exhaust won't fall off the car on the highway.
>
>  
>
> --
>
>  
>
> Steve Gerow
>
> Pasadena, CA, USA
>
> BN6
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> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From tomleavy at comcast.net  Sun Nov 15 05:45:16 2009
From: tomleavy at comcast.net (tomleavy at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:45:16 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust Hanger replacement
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Hi Steve- 


If you're really "hung up" on originality, like I was, try this. I got my hands on aircraft grade shouldered countersunk machine screws. Drilled proper size through the hanger steel/rubber. I then installed the screw and a locking nut, leaving a gap between the nut and the hanger. In the event of a failure, the hanger can still separate, but it will not fail completely. 


No need to use the fine thread aircraft hardware, these are throw aways anyway. The only purpose of the screw/nut is to hold everything in place until the unit is found to be faulty and ultimately replaced. In the interim, whatever the usable life of the hanger is, it retains the stock appearance, albeit modified. 


Good luck in whatever you choose. 


Regards, Tom 

From hgmiller3 at qwest.net  Sun Nov 15 05:51:43 2009
From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:51:43 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Heater Tap Handle  [was 'Brass']
In-Reply-To: <00d201ca6589$2b9b3f80$82d1be80$@com>
References: <00d201ca6589$2b9b3f80$82d1be80$@com>
Message-ID: <008701ca65f2$6294f260$27bed720$@net>

I have done the same. Another thing I do is to put a little fine valve
grinding compound on the plunger, put it into the valve assembly and rotate.
This will give a very nice smooth surface. Clean and reassemble.

Herb Miller  

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Steve Gerow
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 6:19 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Heater Tap Handle [was 'Brass']

Mirek Sharp wrote:

 

>I think the "handle" part of the tap is actually threaded into the "ball". 

>Perhaps with some heat and coaxing you can get the broken bit out and save
re-tapping it.

 

I took mine apart - it indeed had a small threaded hole - either a 6-32 or
8-32, I forget which.

 

I drilled it out with the appropriate drill and tapped it to 10-32 and made
a new handle from part of a long 10-32 stainless socket head screw, cut to
the appropriate length. The steel is strong enough to turn without bending.

 

 

--

 

Steve Gerow

Pasadena, CA, USA

BN6
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From grday at btinternet.com  Sun Nov 15 06:05:37 2009
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:05:37 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust Hanger replacement
References: <00d701ca658a$21fa6270$65ef2750$@com>
	<ff59076c0911142319q6b20ea81i1fa26fed5f337a80@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <A638CC0C362C4BF5822BB36674F8D032@user8634b3d69b>

If they have split, clean down with a damp cloth and use Superglue to bond 
them back together.

Boonies repair for the Universal rubber hangers - strips of tyre sidewall. 
Heavy exhaust - 2 strips.

Guy R Day


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
To: "Steve Gerow" <steveg at abrazosdata.com>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 7:19 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Exhaust Hanger replacement


> Steve -
>
> Yeah, it's real hit and miss with those things.  The worst part is
> they are used on just about every british car ever made, I have no
> clue why someone doesn't make them decently or actually improve them.
>
> On my BJ8, with the heavy exhaust system, I just rigged them up with
> the reinforced universal rubber hangars you can get from Pep Boys /
> NAPA, etc.  They are usually rubber strips with lots of holes in the
> strips.  You can get them to work real well using the existing mounts
> and a little creativity.
>
> Alan
>
> On 11/15/09, Steve Gerow <steveg at abrazosdata.com> wrote:
>> Today I on returning from Early Rodders Cruise-In I noticed my exhaust
>> system was nearly on the ground - all the bonded rubber exhaust hangers 
>> had
>> separated except the one by the rear axle. The metal plates had come 
>> neatly
>> un-bonded from the rubber blocks. The rubber itself is in good condition,
>> but whatever the glue is they use has let go. I'm surprised my Monza 
>> exhaust
>> didn't fall on the ground.
>>
>> Checking my records, I bought these new in May 2004. They lasted 5-1/2
>> years.
>>
>> Does anyone know if there's a superior replacement available for these? A
>> google search didn't turn up anything.
>>
>> If I have to buy Moss replacements, guess I'll drill each for a 
>> check-screw
>> so at least my exhaust won't fall off the car on the highway.
>>
>> Steve Gerow

From steveg at abrazosdata.com  Sun Nov 15 07:08:17 2009
From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Steve=20B.=20Gerow?=)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:08:17 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?Exhaust_Hangers?=
Message-ID: <20091115140817.10161.qmail@hoster902.com>

Thanks to all who responded to my question about exhaust hanger replacements.

Guy,
I like these ideas. Think I'll use 1/2" countersunk flathead sheet metal screws, staggered one from each side. Will take your advice about super glue in the holes. Think I'll get some new ones and do it to those rather than fixing the broken ones.

The ones you've superglued - have they lasted that way for years for you?

My engineer buddy recommended Gorilla Glue.

-- 
Steve Gerow
BN6

>  Guy R. Day wrote,
>  
>  Use 'Superglue' to bond the two surfaces together but wipe them with a damp
>  cloth to clean them first.  Clamp them together for at least 30secs before
>  testing and they should last as long as you do!!!!
>  A slight amount of moisture assists in setting the glue so don't fully dry
>  things off (but you don't want drops of water).
>  
>  If you are going to drill and screw into the rubber only go half way in from
>  each side and put a squirt of superglue into the drilled rubber to stop the
>  screw from vibrating and wearing the rubber into fine crumbs round the
>  thread.
>  
>  If one side has gone on each one check the other sides.  There must be a
>  reason for them going in the first place.  If you really want them to last
>  paint the rubber / metal joint with a waterproof coating (varnish?) both
>  before and after refitting.

From steveg at abrazosdata.com  Sun Nov 15 07:31:48 2009
From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Steve=20B.=20Gerow?=)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:31:48 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?Exhaust_Hanger_replacement?=
Message-ID: <20091115143148.30619.qmail@hoster902.com>

They're original style - on the roadsters they're used in both tension and shear but not compression.

Not sure it would be possible to use the straps without the exhaust hanging down further which is not acceptable.

The idea of modifying the original designs by turning them upside down or otherwise supporting them to put them in compression is intriguing - I may work on that angle. I can see how that would put a lot less strain on the glued joints.
-- 
Steve Gerow
BN6


Oudesluys wrote:
>  
>  Are those rubbers the original construction method? I can hardly believe
>  that as these are really for compression only. Better modify the
>  construction using exhaust straps, rubber/fiber strips with a series of
>  holes to adapt the length, or make some U brackets so that you can use
>  the rubbers being compressed.
>  Kees Oudesluijs
>  NL

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun Nov 15 07:41:03 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:41:03 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust Hanger replacement
In-Reply-To: <20091115143148.30619.qmail@hoster902.com>
References: <20091115143148.30619.qmail@hoster902.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911150641uf7e723by2f254b34004c4103@mail.gmail.com>

Steve -

I used the straps specifically because I could get the exhaust as high as
possible.  I have my exhaust on the BJ8 hanging only about 1/4" below the
frame in all places.  I used a floor jack to position the exhaust then
tightened up the straps.  Great set up.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 10:31 PM, Steve B. Gerow <steveg at abrazosdata.com>wrote:

> They're original style - on the roadsters they're used in both tension and
> shear but not compression.
>
> Not sure it would be possible to use the straps without the exhaust hanging
> down further which is not acceptable.
>
> The idea of modifying the original designs by turning them upside down or
> otherwise supporting them to put them in compression is intriguing - I may
> work on that angle. I can see how that would put a lot less strain on the
> glued joints.
> --
> Steve Gerow
> BN6
>
>
> Oudesluys wrote:
> >
> >  Are those rubbers the original construction method? I can hardly believe
> >  that as these are really for compression only. Better modify the
> >  construction using exhaust straps, rubber/fiber strips with a series of
> >  holes to adapt the length, or make some U brackets so that you can use
> >  the rubbers being compressed.
> >  Kees Oudesluijs
> >  NL

From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 15 07:51:26 2009
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:51:26 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
In-Reply-To: <BAY144-W26633884D673BCC29B5173A5A60@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY144-W117D27BEAF51D85A0DA2EFA5A60@phx.gbl>,
	<792047.95581.qm@web83307.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<BAY144-W26633884D673BCC29B5173A5A60@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4B00156E.1050504@earthlink.net>

Anyone know which overdrive units Triumph used in 1954?  There's a 
service information sheet dated Oct 1954 for VANGUARD and SPORTS (page 
98 at http://www.dctra.org/Files/Service_Manuals/1954bul.pdf).  It states:

It has been our practice to permit the use of Hypoid Oils in our
gearboxes as an alternative to a normal Mineral Oil for hot operating 
conditions.

An instance of overdrive failure, when employing hypoid oil, has been
brought to our notice and the overdrive manufacturers have stated that 
this type of oil is not suitable for use with these units.

The Recommended Lubricants  Overseas chart in our Instruction
Books and Service Manual gives the alternative of either Hypoid or 
normal Mineral oils for gearboxes operating in the over 10 degree 
Fahrenheit and over 70 degree Fahrenheit ranges. This recommendation 
is not applicable where overdrive units are fitted and your garage 
personnel, and customers where necessary, should be advised of the fact.

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Sun Nov 15 08:24:58 2009
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:24:58 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
In-Reply-To: <4B00156E.1050504@earthlink.net>
References: <BAY144-W117D27BEAF51D85A0DA2EFA5A60@phx.gbl>,
	<792047.95581.qm@web83307.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><BAY144-W26633884D673BCC29B5173A5A60@phx.gbl>
	<4B00156E.1050504@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <313C41D1330A4BD5B3D4F7945AC280B1@oscar>

I think the point many are missing is that the oils that were specified by
the factories and may be superseded with "modern" substitutes is that they
are of a non detergent formulation. This formulation allows contaminants to
settle out and not be continually re-circulated, thus hastening damage.
Dave
PS It may only be anecdotal information, but Triumph quickly backed off
using 90wt in the gearboxes because of too many failures and costs to
warrant repairs. If memory serves it was during the Spitfire/TR7 era..

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 Bob Haskell
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 7:51 AM
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2

Anyone know which overdrive units Triumph used in 1954?  There's a
service information sheet dated Oct 1954 for VANGUARD and SPORTS (page
98 at http://www.dctra.org/Files/Service_Manuals/1954bul.pdf).  It states:

It has been our practice to permit the use of Hypoid Oils in our
gearboxes as an alternative to a normal Mineral Oil for hot operating
conditions.

An instance of overdrive failure, when employing hypoid oil, has been
brought to our notice and the overdrive manufacturers have stated that
this type of oil is not suitable for use with these units.

The Recommended Lubricants  Overseas chart in our Instruction
Books and Service Manual gives the alternative of either Hypoid or
normal Mineral oils for gearboxes operating in the over 10 degree
Fahrenheit and over 70 degree Fahrenheit ranges. This recommendation
is not applicable where overdrive units are fitted and your garage
personnel, and customers where necessary, should be advised of the fact.
Healeys at autox.team.net
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From don at anglesey.us  Sun Nov 15 10:14:28 2009
From: don at anglesey.us (Don)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:14:28 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Stuck Float
In-Reply-To: <AAA4A582708147038AEEE4A7C1A71FB8@FRED>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP7190F42E2EB6F73C948884FDA60@phx.gbl>

PB Blaster, Kroil or soak in carb cleaner.  Let it soak and it will come
loose all on its own.
Don
57' BN4

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Snyder
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 8:12 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Stuck Float

I'm doing a ground up restoration on a 1959 BN7.  Have a problem w/ a
carb
float that is stuck in the down position.  This car must have sat for
many
years.  There is evidence of water in many places in the carbs.  Can
someone
suggest how to get this float loose?  I am thinking of drilling 2 holes
and
jamming a needle nose pliers into the holes and trying to twist it
loose.

John Snyder
1959 BN7
1960 BT7
1961 BN7 MK2
1962 BT7 MK2

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sun Nov 15 10:21:52 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:21:52 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
In-Reply-To: <313C41D1330A4BD5B3D4F7945AC280B1@oscar>
References: <BAY144-W117D27BEAF51D85A0DA2EFA5A60@phx.gbl>,
	<792047.95581.qm@web83307.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><BAY144-W26633884D673BCC29B5173A5A60@phx.gbl>
	<4B00156E.1050504@earthlink.net>
	<313C41D1330A4BD5B3D4F7945AC280B1@oscar>
Message-ID: <4B0038B0.3000005@comcast.net>

Uh oh ... here comes another 'oils' thread ;)

re: "... non detergent formulation. This formulation allows contaminants 
to settle out and not be continually re-circulated, thus hastening 
damage..."

Though I defer to Dave's knowledge and experience, this 'theory' never 
made sense to me, mostly because a properly cleaned and assembled 
gearbox and O/D should not have any contaminants.  They are pretty much 
sealed and won't suffer any combustion byproducts or other 
contamination.  When I've changed my gearbox and O/D oil, there was 
always a minuscule amount of brass 'shake' suspended in the oil which 
sparkled prettily in the sunlight.  I guessed this was an amount of 
brass about the size of a B-B that had been ground into infinitesimally 
small particles.  When rubbing the 'shakey' oil between my fingers I 
could feel absolutely no grit whatsoever--it felt just like virgin oil.  
There was usually a very small amount of ferrous metal on the magnets in 
the O/D strainer, even with ashless dispersant-- aka 'detergent' oil, so 
the heavier stuff was settling out anyway.

Given that brass is a relatively soft metal, and most high-quality 
greases are oil thickened with finely-ground metals--molybdenum, 
lithium, etc.--I believe the finely ground brass causes no harm at all 
and may, conceivably, be a lubricant and/or protectant in its own 
right.  I feel the only reason to even change the oil is because the oil 
molecules will be sheared over time and may lose some viscosity; though 
the fact that modern differentials call for never even changing the oil 
may belie that belief.

I have over 165K miles on my gearbox and O/D with one rebuild on the 
gearbox only and they both operate quite well.


bs

*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

*******************************************************************

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Sun Nov 15 10:39:45 2009
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:39:45 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
In-Reply-To: <4B0038B0.3000005@comcast.net>
References: <BAY144-W117D27BEAF51D85A0DA2EFA5A60@phx.gbl>,
	<792047.95581.qm@web83307.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><BAY144-W26633884D673BCC29B5173A5A60@phx.gbl>
	<4B00156E.1050504@earthlink.net>
	<313C41D1330A4BD5B3D4F7945AC280B1@oscar>
	<4B0038B0.3000005@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <82F6D2A9378744A8BA78438ADA74B495@oscar>

Before I defer to the Factory recommendations let me just say that if you
were correct in the residues acting as a lubricant, then there would not be
evidence of galling at the operating and accumulator piston bores.
 All those crunches into 1st and reverse end up comingling, as do the brass
bits from the thrust washers/spacers on the laygear and O/D mainshaft. The
designers foresaw this and specified non detergent to separate solids from
liquids. 
 Seems logical to me.. just saying...
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: Bob Spidell [mailto:bspidell at comcast.net] 
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 10:22 AM
To: Dave Porter
Cc: 'Bob Haskell'; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2

Uh oh ... here comes another 'oils' thread ;)

re: "... non detergent formulation. This formulation allows contaminants 
to settle out and not be continually re-circulated, thus hastening 
damage..."

Though I defer to Dave's knowledge and experience, this 'theory' never 
made sense to me, mostly because a properly cleaned and assembled 
gearbox and O/D should not have any contaminants.  They are pretty much 
sealed and won't suffer any combustion byproducts or other 
contamination.  When I've changed my gearbox and O/D oil, there was 
always a minuscule amount of brass 'shake' suspended in the oil which 
sparkled prettily in the sunlight.  I guessed this was an amount of 
brass about the size of a B-B that had been ground into infinitesimally 
small particles.  When rubbing the 'shakey' oil between my fingers I 
could feel absolutely no grit whatsoever--it felt just like virgin oil.  
There was usually a very small amount of ferrous metal on the magnets in 
the O/D strainer, even with ashless dispersant-- aka 'detergent' oil, so 
the heavier stuff was settling out anyway.

Given that brass is a relatively soft metal, and most high-quality 
greases are oil thickened with finely-ground metals--molybdenum, 
lithium, etc.--I believe the finely ground brass causes no harm at all 
and may, conceivably, be a lubricant and/or protectant in its own 
right.  I feel the only reason to even change the oil is because the oil 
molecules will be sheared over time and may lose some viscosity; though 
the fact that modern differentials call for never even changing the oil 
may belie that belief.

I have over 165K miles on my gearbox and O/D with one rebuild on the 
gearbox only and they both operate quite well.


bs

*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

*******************************************************************

From ynotink at msn.com  Sun Nov 15 11:53:50 2009
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:53:50 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
In-Reply-To: <4B00156E.1050504@earthlink.net>
References: <BAY144-W117D27BEAF51D85A0DA2EFA5A60@phx.gbl>, ,
	<792047.95581.qm@web83307.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<BAY144-W26633884D673BCC29B5173A5A60@phx.gbl>,
	<4B00156E.1050504@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W8F31B2FFF7F45979F12E3A5A60@phx.gbl>

That is interesting. I'll bet the earliest TR overdrives in the 1954 period
were A-Types, which were much the same as all of the Healey overdrives. That
is pretty much as I suspected. The problem doesn't seem to be viscosity, but
the EP additives. Actually I think it may be the same with the later J Types,
which had many similar components too.
Since this was such an early bulletin it appears that the aftermarket manuals,
and probably most of the dealer staff didn't pick up on it. As I stated, my
Bentley (Sorry, did I say Brooklands before?) "The Complete Official Triumph
TR6 & TR250 1967-1976" still has two lube charts specifying Hypoid, EP, HP, SP
(basically different manufacturer's names for Hypoid oil). It sure seems like
they would have had time to catch up. I wonder how many Triumph overdrives
went to their graves damned as worthless crap just because of that oversight.
Then again, they were only Triumphs...

Bill Lawrence

> Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:51:26 -0500
> From: rchaskell at earthlink.net
> CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
>
> Anyone know which overdrive units Triumph used in 1954?  There's a
> service information sheet dated Oct 1954 for VANGUARD and SPORTS (page
> 98 at http://www.dctra.org/Files/Service_Manuals/1954bul.pdf).  It states:
>
> It has been our practice to permit the use of Hypoid Oils in our
> gearboxes as an alternative to a normal Mineral Oil for hot operating
> conditions.
>
> An instance of overdrive failure, when employing hypoid oil, has been
> brought to our notice and the overdrive manufacturers have stated that
> this type of oil is not suitable for use with these units.
>
> The Recommended Lubricants  Overseas chart in our Instruction
> Books and Service Manual gives the alternative of either Hypoid or
> normal Mineral oils for gearboxes operating in the over 10 degree
> Fahrenheit and over 70 degree Fahrenheit ranges. This recommendation
> is not applicable where overdrive units are fitted and your garage
> personnel, and customers where necessary, should be advised of the fact.
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From bspidell at comcast.net  Sun Nov 15 12:54:25 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:54:25 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
In-Reply-To: <82F6D2A9378744A8BA78438ADA74B495@oscar>
References: <BAY144-W117D27BEAF51D85A0DA2EFA5A60@phx.gbl>,
	<792047.95581.qm@web83307.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><BAY144-W26633884D673BCC29B5173A5A60@phx.gbl>
	<4B00156E.1050504@earthlink.net>
	<313C41D1330A4BD5B3D4F7945AC280B1@oscar>
	<4B0038B0.3000005@comcast.net>
	<82F6D2A9378744A8BA78438ADA74B495@oscar>
Message-ID: <4B005C71.2040402@comcast.net>

Fair enough; however, I refuse to believe any but the heaviest particles 
settle immediately to the bottom--non-detergent oil  or not--while a 
gearbox is operating.  I can imagine the oil being furiously stirred and 
slung at high speeds--I doubt a steel marble would settle while running 
but, sure, while the car is sitting heavier crud will settle.  Plenty of 
damage could be done before any particles get a chance to settle; 
detergent oil or not.   Like I said, the heavier ferrous particles end 
up on the screen or magnets.

AFAIK, ashless dispersant (detergent) oils were formulated to clean out 
or suspend light combustion byproducts; i.e. carbon, etc. ('ashes').  I 
doubt it'll keep heavy particulates in suspension any better than 
non-detergent.  Any tribologists on the List that can address this issue?

This site is interesting (can't vouch for its veracity):

http://www.nordicgroup.us/oil.htm#How%20Sludge%20is%20Prevented

bs



Dave Porter wrote:
> Before I defer to the Factory recommendations let me just say that if you
> were correct in the residues acting as a lubricant, then there would not be
> evidence of galling at the operating and accumulator piston bores.
>  All those crunches into 1st and reverse end up comingling, as do the brass
> bits from the thrust washers/spacers on the laygear and O/D mainshaft. The
> designers foresaw this and specified non detergent to separate solids from
> liquids. 
>  Seems logical to me.. just saying...
> Dave
>
>
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>
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>
>
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 15 13:50:04 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:50:04 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
Message-ID: <4b00694c.9713f30a.424c.520b@mx.google.com>

So I put 20/50 castrol  gtx  in my gearbox with overdrive  is this ok? If not
how do I  flush it? Is it detergent  or not

sent from my cellular PDA
I Erbs

-----Original Message-----
From: Dave Porter <frogeye at porterscustom.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 7:24 AM
To: 'Bob Haskell' <rchaskell at earthlink.net>
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2

I think the point many are missing is that the oils that were specified by
the factories and may be superseded with "modern" substitutes is that they
are of a non detergent formulation. This formulation allows contaminants to
settle out and not be continually re-circulated, thus hastening damage.
Dave
PS It may only be anecdotal information, but Triumph quickly backed off
using 90wt in the gearboxes because of too many failures and costs to
warrant repairs. If memory serves it was during the Spitfire/TR7 era..

frogeye at porterscustom.com

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-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Bob Haskell
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 7:51 AM
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2

Anyone know which overdrive units Triumph used in 1954?  There's a
service information sheet dated Oct 1954 for VANGUARD and SPORTS (page
98 at http://www.dctra.org/Files/Service_Manuals/1954bul.pdf).  It states:

It has been our practice to permit the use of Hypoid Oils in our
gearboxes as an alternative to a normal Mineral Oil for hot operating
conditions.

An instance of overdrive failure, when employing hypoid oil, has been
brought to our notice and the overdrive manufacturers have stated that
this type of oil is not suitable for use with these units.

The Recommended Lubricants  Overseas chart in our Instruction
Books and Service Manual gives the alternative of either Hypoid or
normal Mineral oils for gearboxes operating in the over 10 degree
Fahrenheit and over 70 degree Fahrenheit ranges. This recommendation
is not applicable where overdrive units are fitted and your garage
personnel, and customers where necessary, should be advised of the fact.
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From willig at wtnet.de  Sun Nov 15 14:28:22 2009
From: willig at wtnet.de (Thomas + Britta Willig)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:28:22 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Healey 100 track rods
Message-ID: <000d01ca663a$8f2eb660$ad8c2320$@de>

Hello,

 

can anybody tell me how long the steering side rods for the 100 (from center
of bolt to center of bolt) should be? 

 

 

Thanks in advance

 

 

Thomas Willig

From glemon at neb.rr.com  Sun Nov 15 14:44:39 2009
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:44:39 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
In-Reply-To: <4b00694c.9713f30a.424c.520b@mx.google.com>
References: <4b00694c.9713f30a.424c.520b@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <15603ACA52B940058C7AEFCDF43DB760@GregPC>

I havs posted this before, but since we are going through this again, a nice 
discussion of the various types of fluid that can be used in a laycock O/D 
http://www.quantumechanics.com/categories.php?op=newindex&catid=11

End result, the recommendation is to use 30 weight non-detergent.

Greg Lemon

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Sun Nov 15 15:19:31 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:19:31 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
In-Reply-To: <4b00694c.9713f30a.424c.520b@mx.google.com>
References: <4b00694c.9713f30a.424c.520b@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <4B007E73.3010506@chello.nl>

That would be fine. It is the usual oil specified for several gearboxes 
with or without OD. I ran my Sunbeam gearbox in the JH on 20W50 
(specified) for over 250.000kms and it is still perfect.
20W50 will contain detergents as any engine oil. Detergents work mainly 
on combustion products and byproducts from overheated engine oil in the 
engine to prevent them from forming sludge and hard deposits which will 
eventually block oil passages. In a gearbox they are not effective as 
there are no combustion gasses, so no sludge and hard deposits will 
form. That is why a gearbox is always nice and clean inside and the oil 
always looks clean.
Nowadays oil changes for gearboxes are often not called for and many 
cars even have not got any drainplug anymore. More or less sealed for 
life. Checking the oil level is also not specified anymore in servicing 
unless there are traces of oil indicating a leak.
As there is no oil filter I do change the transmission oil once in a 
while on all my cars, say around 50.000mls, modern or not, depending on 
milage to get rid of the metal wear particles. Neccesary? I don't know. 
I do it just for peace of mind
The metal particles will float around just as well as with SAE30. A 
magnetic drainplug is a usefull accessoire to keep the steel particles 
trapped. The viscosity will be less temperature sensitive though using 
20W50.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


I Erbs schreef:
> So I put 20/50 castrol  gtx  in my gearbox with overdrive  is this ok? If not
> how do I  flush it? Is it detergent  or not
>
> sent from my cellular PDA
> I Erbs

From bjsbj8 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 15 15:54:30 2009
From: bjsbj8 at gmail.com (Bob Johnson)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:54:30 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] No Healey Content Bugatti Veyron
Message-ID: <ce473f960911151454r3dcedc9cq65cd32f73a9cd6ba@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/12/video-low-flying-pelican-ends-up-creating-bugatti-veyron-hydro/

 No matter what, when 'Mater puts it on the hook, they are all the same.

Bob Johnson
BJ8

From bjsbj8 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 15 16:14:17 2009
From: bjsbj8 at gmail.com (Bob Johnson)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:14:17 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
In-Reply-To: <4B007E73.3010506@chello.nl>
References: <4b00694c.9713f30a.424c.520b@mx.google.com>
	<4B007E73.3010506@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <ce473f960911151514r63d1f639l977a77faa524278d@mail.gmail.com>

Just to stir the pot, 90 wt gear oil has essentially the same
viscosity as 30 wt motor oil. 20w-50 flows like 20 wt when cold and 50
wt when warm. 30 wt does whatever it does at whatever temp,i.e. less
dense when cold and "beaks down" more when hot than 20w 50. I stick by
the idea or what does your manual say?

Bob Johnson
BJ8

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Sun Nov 15 17:48:45 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:48:45 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
Message-ID: <c7f.416b6d1f.3831fb6d@aol.com>

Again, the viscosity of the oil is one issue, and its  compatibility with 
the metal is another.  GL 4 transmission oil is  compatible with yellow 
metals. GL5 diff (gear) oil is not.  Both  factors need to be correct.
 
Best--Michael Oritt
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----   
 
In a message dated 11/15/2009 6:40:41 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
bjsbj8 at gmail.com writes:

Just to  stir the pot, 90 wt gear oil has essentially the same
viscosity as 30 wt  motor oil.

From helyjohn at cablespeed.com  Sun Nov 15 19:56:18 2009
From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:56:18 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Thank You - stuck float
Message-ID: <BB40775122E248619583FA589450A915@FRED>

I just want to say Thank You to all those who responded to my question about
the carb float stuck at the bottom of the float chamber.  I soaked it in gas
for hours, and then it came loose.  I have never seen carbs as screwed up as
these.  Water, rust everywhere.  I will bead blast and go from there.

John Snyder

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Mon Nov 16 02:05:55 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:05:55 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
In-Reply-To: <ce473f960911151514r63d1f639l977a77faa524278d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4b00694c.9713f30a.424c.520b@mx.google.com>
	<4B007E73.3010506@chello.nl>
	<ce473f960911151514r63d1f639l977a77faa524278d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B0115F3.1060208@chello.nl>

The idea of stick to what your manual says makes reasonable sense, 
although one must not forget that these recommendations are from the 
50's and 60's of the previous century. A lot has happened since in the 
devellopment of lubricants  and there are often far better alternatives 
available now. Problem is that they have not always been tested in our 
applications.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL



Bob Johnson schreef:
> Just to stir the pot, 90 wt gear oil has essentially the same
> viscosity as 30 wt motor oil. 20w-50 flows like 20 wt when cold and 50
> wt when warm. 30 wt does whatever it does at whatever temp,i.e. less
> dense when cold and "beaks down" more when hot than 20w 50. I stick by
> the idea or what does your manual say?
>
> Bob Johnson
> BJ8

From austin.healey at gmail.com  Mon Nov 16 03:31:59 2009
From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:31:59 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
In-Reply-To: <4B0115F3.1060208@chello.nl>
References: <4b00694c.9713f30a.424c.520b@mx.google.com>
	<4B007E73.3010506@chello.nl>
	<ce473f960911151514r63d1f639l977a77faa524278d@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B0115F3.1060208@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <541215E5-0C86-4EA5-B480-A0DC070DE2A6@gmail.com>

Sorry if my recent posts have been a little obscure. Emailing from my  
phone is a function of not having Internet at home at the moment...
Anyway

1. oil discussion
from years ago, we discussed this.
My history and research is at http://www.myaustinhealey.com/austin_healey_technical_articles.html

A. Ep 90 additives destroy brass. Don't get confused by time - a Bn1  
gearbox /= (doesn't equal) a BJ8.

B. Things change in 50 yrs. So is everyone who cites a 50 year old  
gearbox oil reference driving on a full set of 50 year old crossply  
construction tyres?? If not, why not?
Or are you relying on a principle, which improves over time, but only  
applies to rubber?? Or what?  Ok - talk to us....

C. Companies sign strategic marketing agreements. Irrespective of the  
issues in the long term - it's about ongoing revenue.

http://www.myaustinhealey.com/austin_healey_technical_articles.html

So did BMC write the best lubricants in the owners manual.,,
.... Or the "sponsored" lubes which paid more?  Paid also equals  
sponsorship. Castrol? Maybe? NFIlube? WTFl???

All i learnt is that Money makes the world go round. Not necessarily  
your wheels..

2. Ivory v white???
A whole different discussion.
And it's not about reality. It's more about
Because most "white" cars just aren't "ivory white"
They are a "stark" white.

P.S
If you want to argue with me, please be aware I gave up smoking about  
16 hours ago.

So you know what? Just tell me you think my car isn't the right colour  
for Ivory. It's only been painted this way for 11 years, and colour  
was matched from under the bj8 chrome strips on the bj8 doors. Top of  
doors. Not engine bay

Hope you guys are all happy.
Sincerely.
Chris

Nite all.

On 16/11/2009, at 8:05 PM, Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:
> The idea of stick to what your manual says make reasonable sense,  
> although one must not forget that these recommendations are from the  
> 50's and 60's of the previous century. A lot has happened since in  
> the devellopment of lubricants  and there are often far better  
> alternatives available now. Problem is that they have not always  
> been tested in our applications.
> Kees Oudesluijs
>
> Bob Johnson schreef:
>> Just to stir the pot, 90 wt gear oil has essentially the same
>> viscosity as 30 wt motor oil. 20w-50 flows like 20 wt when cold and  
>> 50
>> wt when warm. 30 wt does whatever it does at whatever temp,i.e. less
>> dense when cold and "beaks down" more when hot than 20w 50.

From hypercubic at yahoo.co.uk  Mon Nov 16 05:19:15 2009
From: hypercubic at yahoo.co.uk (mike brooks)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:19:15 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
Message-ID: <976050.2412.qm@web24001.mail.ird.yahoo.com>

Looks like someone has done some trials on different oils
http://mgtoronto.com/pdf/Tech/Overdrive_oil.pdf
 
They don't say though what
spec the 90 weight oil was. I have run 90 weight GL4 in my BN2 A type O/D for
4 years and my Triumph Dolomite Sprint J type O/D for 18 years with no obvious
problems. In fact my BN2 had automatic transmission fluid in it for a short
time and it would drop out of O/D when hot.
 
Mike Brooks

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Mon Nov 16 06:20:43 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:20:43 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
In-Reply-To: <976050.2412.qm@web24001.mail.ird.yahoo.com>
References: <976050.2412.qm@web24001.mail.ird.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B0151AB.2000607@chello.nl>

GL-4 90 has a comparable viscosity to SAE 30 and it does not have Cl or 
S containing compounds as opposed to EP 90.
So you did not and should not have had any problems.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

mike brooks schreef:
> Looks like someone has done some trials on different oils
> http://mgtoronto.com/pdf/Tech/Overdrive_oil.pdf
>  
> They don't say though what
> spec the 90 weight oil was. I have run 90 weight GL4 in my BN2 A type O/D for
> 4 years and my Triumph Dolomite Sprint J type O/D for 18 years with no obvious
> problems. In fact my BN2 had automatic transmission fluid in it for a short
> time and it would drop out of O/D when hot.
>  
> Mike Brooks
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From bspidell at comcast.net  Mon Nov 16 06:51:29 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:51:29 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
In-Reply-To: <541215E5-0C86-4EA5-B480-A0DC070DE2A6@gmail.com>
References: <4b00694c.9713f30a.424c.520b@mx.google.com>
	<4B007E73.3010506@chello.nl>
	<ce473f960911151514r63d1f639l977a77faa524278d@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B0115F3.1060208@chello.nl>
	<541215E5-0C86-4EA5-B480-A0DC070DE2A6@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B0158E1.8010803@comcast.net>

Hi Chris,

Please elaborate on this (looks like there's a sentence missing):

2. Ivory v white???
A whole different discussion.
And it's not about reality. It's more about
Because most "white" cars just aren't "ivory white"
They are a "stark" white.


bs
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From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov 16 09:04:36 2009
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:04:36 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
In-Reply-To: <002b01ca6528$62f87df0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
References: <B490F213-1876-4593-A4CC-8E5940552B55@comcast.net><CEC819FA-93A9-40B3-8788-CE016A4649F7@comcast.net>
	<4AFE6CDB.5040007@chello.nl>
	<002b01ca6528$62f87df0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <A16D955A-8541-49AB-BC15-4653BB965C3B@sbcglobal.net>

The Red Line MT90 is only correct if your transmission unit requires  
a 90 wt gear oil. The correct oil for most British transmissions with  
overdrive should be the Red Line MTL. This is a 75/80 wt gear oil and  
is the same viscosity as a 30 wt engine oil.

The change from 30wt to 90wt usually is in the gear box and if there  
is a syncro on first gear. In most cases If the transmission had a  
syncro on first gear the manufacturer requires a 90wt gear oil. If  
there isnt a syncron on first gear the transmission requires a 30wt  
gear oil.

We have been using the Red Line MTL in almost all transmissions for  
several years and have nothing but great success with it.


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

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Nov 14, 2009, at 4:45 AM, Mark LaPierre wrote:

> And of course there is the highly acclaimed and much debated MT90  
> Redline that many of us
> have switched over to.
>
> Mark
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Oudesluys" <coudesluijs at chello.nl>
> To: "Richard Gordon" <HealeyHundred at comcast.net>
> Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 3:39 AM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
>
>
>> For lubrication these OD transmissions ( in Healey, Sunbeam,  
>> Triumph, Jensen, MG, Austin, Morris, Vauxhall, Volvo and many  
>> others) never use transmission oil like EP80 or 90. Always use  
>> engine oil, 20W50 will be fine, allthough SAE 30 is often  
>> specified. The EP oil contains additives that will destroy certain  
>> parts in the OD and also in some instances in the gearbox, as with  
>> e.g. Sunbeam.
>> Kees Oudesluijs
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From Healey100M at gmail.com  Mon Nov 16 09:52:57 2009
From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:52:57 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
In-Reply-To: <A16D955A-8541-49AB-BC15-4653BB965C3B@sbcglobal.net>
References: <B490F213-1876-4593-A4CC-8E5940552B55@comcast.net><CEC819FA-93A9-40B3-8788-CE016A4649F7@comcast.net>
	<4AFE6CDB.5040007@chello.nl>
	<002b01ca6528$62f87df0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
	<A16D955A-8541-49AB-BC15-4653BB965C3B@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <9891EF1D-6154-48CF-9F77-05CAFF0913CF@gmail.com>

Seems to me that you are mixing apples and oranges here.

MTL is an 70/80 wt gear oil with the same viscosity as 5/30 wt. engine oil

MT90 is a 75/90 wt. gear oil with the same viscosity of 15/40 wt. engine oil,
so the change isn't from 30 wt to 90 wt.

Review the specs on Redlines site.

MT90 -   http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=46&pcid=7

MTL -  http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=45&pcid=7

I use MTL in the BJ8 and have found the MT90 works better in the 100's. 100's
just leak the MTL out too much!  :-)

Randy

Randy Hicks
'56 100M
'55 BN1 Dealer LeMans
'62 BN7 MkII
'65 BJ8
'53 MGTD
Healey100M at gmail.com







On Nov 16, 2009, at 11:04 AM, David Nock wrote:

> The Red Line MT90 is only correct if your transmission unit requires
> a 90 wt gear oil. The correct oil for most British transmissions with
> overdrive should be the Red Line MTL. This is a 75/80 wt gear oil and
> is the same viscosity as a 30 wt engine oil.
>
> The change from 30wt to 90wt usually is in the gear box and if there
> is a syncro on first gear. In most cases If the transmission had a
> syncro on first gear the manufacturer requires a 90wt gear oil. If
> there isnt a syncron on first gear the transmission requires a 30wt
> gear oil.
>
> We have been using the Red Line MTL in almost all transmissions for
> several years and have nothing but great success with it.
>
>
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> Stockton Ca 95205
> 209-948-8767
>
> www.britishcarspecialists.com
> .

From stmiller96 at hotmail.com  Mon Nov 16 12:04:09 2009
From: stmiller96 at hotmail.com (S and T Miller)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:04:09 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Stuck float- blasting
Message-ID: <BAY124-W7B1DF133EF4BC44F1CEF5D4A50@phx.gbl>

Just a quick tip.  When you blast (sand, glass, etc.) the carb bodies make
sure you take the pistons out of the dash pots. Blasting material can get in
there and when you force them out it will scratch the dash pot inners.

The Millers
"British Car Nuts"

1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299

1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219

1964 MGB 40841

1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351

"Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a test
drive."



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From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Mon Nov 16 12:13:55 2009
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:13:55 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Color Library
Message-ID: <1DE5AE40C7E44D7B97CE6225B731ABD1@tm>

Here is DuPont Color Library for vintage cars"
http://pc.dupont.com/hcl/?locale=en_US

tadek

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Mon Nov 16 12:33:28 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:33:28 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
Message-ID: <d4a.5e2a8f04.38330308@aol.com>

Again I am in 100% agreement with Randy.  I have tried  both the MTL and MT 
90 in both my 100 and the Elva Courier (MGA transmission)  and like the way 
the 90 feels.  The shifting seems to be just a bit more  positive and since 
I race the Elva I figure that heavier viscosity is  a good thing to deal 
with higher transmission oil  temps.  And using Castrol in any  grade many 
shifts were noisy and balky. 
 
Best--Michael Oritt
--------------------------------------
In a message dated 11/16/2009 12:02:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
Healey100M at gmail.com writes:

Seems to  me that you are mixing apples and oranges here.

MTL is an 70/80 wt gear  oil with the same viscosity as 5/30 wt. engine oil

MT90 is a 75/90 wt.  gear oil with the same viscosity of 15/40 wt. engine 
oil,
so the change  isn't from 30 wt to 90 wt.

I use MTL in the BJ8 and have found the MT90  works better in the 100's. 
100's
just leak the MTL out too much!   :-)

From mandmschneider at comcast.net  Mon Nov 16 14:52:12 2009
From: mandmschneider at comcast.net (Mark Schneider)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:52:12 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Su Fuel Pump
Message-ID: <AE2FB21B-FBD5-4341-ACB6-D7743A959989@comcast.net>

Lister,

I want to rebuild an older SU fuel pump, positive ground, points type,  
from my BJ8.  The pump was a Moss replacement for the original back in  
@1980.  For what's it worth, the only identification numbers I can  
find on the pump are on an SU sticker label.  The numbers are SU 940  
and AZX 1318.  On page 35 of the current Moss catalogue both a  
Condenser (line item 31) and a Diode (line item 31a) are listed as  
part numbers 377-110 and 377-135, respective.  Am I correct in  
assuming the electrical part I will want to replace is the positive  
ground diode, line item 31a. ?  In addition I plan to replace the  
points.

Marks3
'66 BJ8

From scvc70 at epix.net  Mon Nov 16 15:01:47 2009
From: scvc70 at epix.net (Carr&Edwards)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:01:47 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BN1 carb questions
Message-ID: <3220FDBE21094F6E828E6D900A9C17E5@computer624080>

We're finally back on work on my BN1.  Since it's about a 2-hour drive to look
at the closest other one that we know of, I hope the list can come through
again with the following:

The carbs that were on my car when I bought it were (according to Jim Taylor,
when I sent them to him for rebuild) a mixture of Healey, MG, and something
else that I can't remember right now.  The air cleaners and an as-yet-unknown
number of other things were missing.  The Moss ("Manifolds - 100-4") and
Workshop Manual drawings show two brackets that appear to fasten at one end to
the studs sticking up from the "ears" on the intake manifold--and at the other
end to _____?????  I've gone through all my photos of other cars and can't
find anything that shows this detail.

Also, I assume that the choke-cable bracket fastens to the back of the carb
flanges (DPO had it fastened to the front--no air cleaners,
remember)--correct?

As usual, TIA for your help!
Sarah Carr
BN1 in PA

From bspidell at comcast.net  Mon Nov 16 15:15:14 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:15:14 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Su Fuel Pump
In-Reply-To: <AE2FB21B-FBD5-4341-ACB6-D7743A959989@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <1286821900.3285641258409714938.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

Mark, 

If it has a diode just test it and if it's still good reuse it. If it has a condenser (capacitor) or nothing, I'd get the diode. 

You might want to replace the diaphragm while you're at it. 


bs 

-------------------------------- 
Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA 



Lister, 

I want to rebuild an older SU fuel pump, positive ground, points type, 
from my BJ8. The pump was a Moss replacement for the original back in 
@1980. For what's it worth, the only identification numbers I can 
find on the pump are on an SU sticker label. The numbers are SU 940 
and AZX 1318. On page 35 of the current Moss catalogue both a 
Condenser (line item 31) and a Diode (line item 31a) are listed as 
part numbers 377-110 and 377-135, respective. Am I correct in 
assuming the electrical part I will want to replace is the positive 
ground diode, line item 31a. ? In addition I plan to replace the 
points. 

Marks3 
'66 BJ8 

From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Mon Nov 16 18:52:58 2009
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:52:58 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Color Library
In-Reply-To: <1DE5AE40C7E44D7B97CE6225B731ABD1@tm>
References: <1DE5AE40C7E44D7B97CE6225B731ABD1@tm>
Message-ID: <COL121-W322EFEF9350E428CE1B4EEA4A40@phx.gbl>

Thanks, the DuPont matches the WT.3.
Rich Kahn

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> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:13:55 +0100
> Subject: [Healeys] Color Library
>
> Here is DuPont Color Library for vintage cars"
> http://pc.dupont.com/hcl/?locale=en_US
>
> tadek
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From 57healey at gmail.com  Mon Nov 16 19:32:53 2009
From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:32:53 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healy (sic) Song
Message-ID: <743b1e2f0911161832h6ba36f66oa01d68f801c44d01@mail.gmail.com>

You may remember I found a song called Austin-Healey by the band Scout
a while back.  I just found another Healey song, check out the Album
art and song #9 at the link below

http://www.lala.com/#album/2810527642993302132

Patton

-- 
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1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."

From sales at justbrits.com  Mon Nov 16 20:42:34 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:42:34 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healy (sic) Song
In-Reply-To: <743b1e2f0911161832h6ba36f66oa01d68f801c44d01@mail.gmail.com>
References: <743b1e2f0911161832h6ba36f66oa01d68f801c44d01@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B021BAA.70509@justbrits.com>

<<check out the Album art and song #9 at the link below>>

And the car is a Roadster, Patten <G> !!!

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

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Mon Nov 16 20:44:42 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:44:42 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BN1 carb questions
References: <3220FDBE21094F6E828E6D900A9C17E5@computer624080>
Message-ID: <60D4004225CC410BAF19ED692113936B@LIFEBOOK>

Sarah,

Other ends of bracing straps to fit under brass centre bolt on float chamber 
lids.
Choke anchor strap to fasten under bolt heads for air cleaners on engine 
side of mounting flange.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carr&Edwards" <scvc70 at epix.net>
To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 5:01 PM
Subject: [Healeys] BN1 carb questions


> We're finally back on work on my BN1.  Since it's about a 2-hour drive to 
> look
> at the closest other one that we know of, I hope the list can come through
> again with the following:
>
> The carbs that were on my car when I bought it were (according to Jim 
> Taylor,
> when I sent them to him for rebuild) a mixture of Healey, MG, and 
> something
> else that I can't remember right now.  The air cleaners and an 
> as-yet-unknown
> number of other things were missing.  The Moss ("Manifolds - 100-4") and
> Workshop Manual drawings show two brackets that appear to fasten at one 
> end to
> the studs sticking up from the "ears" on the intake manifold--and at the 
> other
> end to _____?????  I've gone through all my photos of other cars and can't
> find anything that shows this detail.
>
> Also, I assume that the choke-cable bracket fastens to the back of the 
> carb
> flanges (DPO had it fastened to the front--no air cleaners,
> remember)--correct?
>
> As usual, TIA for your help!
> Sarah Carr
> BN1 in PA
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From healeybruce at roadrunner.com  Mon Nov 16 21:42:26 2009
From: healeybruce at roadrunner.com (Healey Bruce)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:42:26 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healy (sic) Song
References: <743b1e2f0911161832h6ba36f66oa01d68f801c44d01@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B021BAA.70509@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <016501ca6740$5d6098e0$8d01a8c0@home>

And it is now posted on my Facebook site!

Bruce Steele
1960 BN7
Brea, CA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sales at " Just Brits "" <sales at justbrits.com>
To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 7:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin Healy (sic) Song


> <<check out the Album art and song #9 at the link below>>
> 
> And the car is a Roadster, Patten <G> !!!
> 
> Ed
> Please visit MY site at:
> www.justbrits.com
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From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Tue Nov 17 06:34:50 2009
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:34:50 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] shims
Message-ID: <28C0AE52B59741F395722389E7DC3308@oscar>

 I have need of the bearing shims and "plates" which are located at either
end of the gearbox main and input shafts. I'll probably have to make my own
from shim stock but could use some measurements as a starting point. The
parts book does not give gauge. Anyone have a set laying about they could
mic? It's a side shift BN4.

Thanks guys,

dave 

 

frogeye at porterscustom.com

Porter Customs   2909 Arno NE
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2  1959 AN5
Porter Custom Bicycles

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From dwhite4949 at wowway.com  Tue Nov 17 08:08:06 2009
From: dwhite4949 at wowway.com (Daniel and Diane White)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:08:06 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Blowing out brake/clutch lines
Message-ID: <4B02BC56.8010808@wowway.com>

After following the recent discussion regarding silicone fluid I've 
decided to drain the silicone fluid from the brake /clutch system and 
replace it with fresh silicone fluid.  It's been in there for two years 
and I'm trying to avoid any corrosion in the system due to any water 
that may have found it's way in there due to humidity in the air.  
Question- How do I blow out the lines and brake and clutch master 
cylinders?  I'd like to keep the disconnecting to a minimum.  Is there a 
certain sequence? 
Thanks,
Dan White
1962 BN7 Mk II

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 17 09:06:16 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:06:16 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Blowing out brake/clutch lines
In-Reply-To: <4B02BC56.8010808@wowway.com>
References: <4B02BC56.8010808@wowway.com>
Message-ID: <173126440911170806v1afdccc5s87296dbabdb3c3d6@mail.gmail.com>

I would fit another cap on the reservoir with an air nipple, then use a pump
or compressor to pressurize the system. Open all valves. BTW great way to
bleed the system after refill. Open valves one at a time form farthest away,
right rear wheel, Be sure to refill with fluid before it all blows out on
the refill side of the equation.
I

On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 7:08 AM, Daniel and Diane White <
dwhite4949 at wowway.com> wrote:

> After following the recent discussion regarding silicone fluid I've decided
> to drain the silicone fluid from the brake /clutch system and replace it
> with fresh silicone fluid.  It's been in there for two years and I'm trying
> to avoid any corrosion in the system due to any water that may have found
> it's way in there due to humidity in the air.  Question- How do I blow out
> the lines and brake and clutch master cylinders?  I'd like to keep the
> disconnecting to a minimum.  Is there a certain sequence? Thanks,
> Dan White
> 1962 BN7 Mk II
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From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Tue Nov 17 10:45:03 2009
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:45:03 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] Leaking radiator
Message-ID: <000301ca67ad$b411f7c0$1c35e740$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>

I'm busy attending to little tasks at the front of my MkII BT7 while the
front grille surround is away being fixed up.

So....I've had a periodic and puzzling leak from my radiator for some time.
Just a little now and then. Not from the overflow tube. I put the radiator
on the bench today and looked closely at it.
1) The bolt/cap that is only visible when the radiator is out had signs of
slight leakage. I undid it and found that the washer inside (rubber/cork
amalgam of some fifties ****) had disintegrated so I made a new, covered the
thread with PTFE tape and tightened it up. (This bolt/cap is on the bottom
surface of the top tank on the side that bulges out over the finned cooling
section....if you see what I mean!)
2) The drain tap at the bottom was the main culprit. It seems that the
spring had rusted and collapsed so that the tap could work (a tiny
bit)loose. I've taken the tap apart and will hopefully be able to replace
the spring with a section of a spring from my "grotty old springs which will
be useful one day collection".

So, if you have a periodic radiator leak that baffles most of the collective
wisdom and past advice, it might - just - be one of the two failings, above.
Simon

From bluehealey at googlemail.com  Tue Nov 17 11:05:23 2009
From: bluehealey at googlemail.com (Alan Bromfield)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:05:23 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Leaking radiator
In-Reply-To: <832324500740344775@unknownmsgid>
References: <832324500740344775@unknownmsgid>
Message-ID: <40e0020d0911171005u47f1099bo4581c2cbefc22d84@mail.gmail.com>

The  plug you have found under the top tank is a legacy fitting from the
days when the capillary temperature sender used to be installed there.
Later cars moved the sender to the cylinder head.  A much more sensible
location. Imagine - low water in the rad would result in a COLD reading at
the temp gauge. Not exactly intuitive is it?

The tap in the bottom tank has always seemed a bit crazy to me adding
unnecessary complication. My recommendation is to replace it with a brass
plug and fibre (or soft copper) washer.


2009/11/17 Simon Lachlan <simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk>

> I'm busy attending to little tasks at the front of my MkII BT7 while the
> front grille surround is away being fixed up.
>
> So....I've had a periodic and puzzling leak from my radiator for some time.
> Just a little now and then. Not from the overflow tube. I put the radiator
> on the bench today and looked closely at it.
> 1) The bolt/cap that is only visible when the radiator is out had signs of
> slight leakage. I undid it and found that the washer inside (rubber/cork
> amalgam of some fifties ****) had disintegrated so I made a new, covered
> the
> thread with PTFE tape and tightened it up. (This bolt/cap is on the bottom
> surface of the top tank on the side that bulges out over the finned cooling
> section....if you see what I mean!)
> 2) The drain tap at the bottom was the main culprit. It seems that the
> spring had rusted and collapsed so that the tap could work (a tiny
> bit)loose. I've taken the tap apart and will hopefully be able to replace
> the spring with a section of a spring from my "grotty old springs which
> will
> be useful one day collection".
>
> So, if you have a periodic radiator leak that baffles most of the
> collective
> wisdom and past advice, it might - just - be one of the two failings,
> above.
> Simon
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                 (_________________________)

From gbrierton at hotmail.com  Tue Nov 17 12:20:39 2009
From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:20:39 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: News From Denis Welch Motorsport
Message-ID: <BLU107-DS33E941EB123073905DD1EB3A40@phx.gbl>

News From Denis Welch Motorsport


From: sales at bighealey.co.uk
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 1:10 PM
To: gbrierton at hotmail.com
Subject: News From Denis Welch Motorsport






International 1000 Km record attempt looks hopeful

November 15th 2009 Millbrook, England





Sunday 15th November 2009 saw the 'Healey Endurance' car built by Denis Welch
Motorsport attempt the International and National speed record up to 1000 Km
(International Group 2 Class 8 non supercharged). The car successfully
completed 308 laps at record breaking speed, averaging 148.22 mph.

The ambition was to beat the non-supercharged 4 cylinder records set by the
Healey works team in 1954 at 132.81 mph and the current National records held
by Prodrive. So mission accomplished so far.

It is now subject to FIA & MSA homologation as to whether the 6 International
and 9 National records under consideration are confirmed.

The car had a trouble free run with 3 scheduled pit stops and was driven by
owner Martyn Corfield and Engineer Jeremy Welch in 4 stints of one hour each.





A further pit stop was made after Martyn was spun across the track at 150 mph
due to the damp surface from that morning and previous day's torrential rain
and howling gales.

After such a mind numbing moment he was still able to gather the car, losing
little time and after a safety check carry on unabated to the next scheduled
stop.



" We have made a great attempt at the 1000 km endurance record this weekend
and subject to confirmation are happy that the car has performed brilliantly
achieving near the theoretical maximum calculated by MIRA in 2009 which is
better than we could ever have hoped for. It's definitely the fastest Austin
Healey in the World today at 153.44 mph, according to the stopwatch and is now
the subject to FIA & MSA homologation to see whether the official
International and National records have been achieved. We are looking forward
to releasing more news shortly"
commented Jeremy Welch.

Keep up to date on progress at www.healeyendurance.com


 Photographs courtesy of Crucial Image www.crucialimage.org.uk

Denis Welch Motorsport

Sudbury Road, Yoxall, Burton on Trent, Staffs DE13 8NA

TEL +44(0)1543 472214 FAX +44(0)1543 472339

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From martin_93555 at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 17 12:57:06 2009
From: martin_93555 at yahoo.com (Martin's)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:57:06 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] BJ-8 Trunk Latch
Message-ID: <732222.31745.qm@web84005.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

The trunk latch on my BJ-8 is unlocked and just spins so that it can't be opened. Up till now it worked fine so something inside must have broken.  Has anyone else encountered this problem?  I want to know how we can either remove the latch or the trunk lid.
Thanks, Kathy

From jcapezzuti at aol.com  Tue Nov 17 13:25:23 2009
From: jcapezzuti at aol.com (jcapezzuti at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:25:23 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Dumb Question - Dimensions Needed for MKII BJ7
Message-ID: <8CC35DB39724F26-1C98-2034@webmail-stg-d12.sysops.aol.com>

Sorry for the dumb question..........

Does anyone know the dimensions for a MKII BJ7?  Length / Width / Height????
I can't get to my car at the moment....

Thanks for your help!

Thanks,

Jeff
'63 BJ7

From scvc70 at epix.net  Tue Nov 17 13:41:40 2009
From: scvc70 at epix.net (Carr&Edwards)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:41:40 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] carb heat shield
Message-ID: <1B4F9087F5694DC596970E96224A268A@computer624080>

Does anyone on the list remember a post giving directions for making an
improved (larger) heat shield for the BN1/BN2???

I remember instructions to put the pattern on a copier and enlarge it until
dimension A - B measured X --- but apparently I didn't save the email, and
I've searched the archives using every combination of terms I can think of,
and I haven't been able to find it.

(And thanks again to all those who sent me photos off-list of the carb support
brackets; they're truly better than words!)


TIA,
Sarah Carr
BN1 in PA

From insptwo at msn.com  Tue Nov 17 13:49:22 2009
From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:49:22 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healy (sic) Song
In-Reply-To: <743b1e2f0911161832h6ba36f66oa01d68f801c44d01@mail.gmail.com>
References: <743b1e2f0911161832h6ba36f66oa01d68f801c44d01@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <COL109-W58C6A28BC3D98E1C14CF94ADA40@phx.gbl>

Who ever wrote that must have had experience with our "Marque" specially the
"4 forward and 2 overdrive. Love it!

Bill

BJ7

> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:32:53 -0600
> From: 57healey at gmail.com
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healy (sic) Song
>
> You may remember I found a song called Austin-Healey by the band Scout
> a while back. I just found another Healey song, check out the Album
> art and song #9 at the link below
>
> http://www.lala.com/#album/2810527642993302132
>
> Patton
>
> --
> Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX
> 1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."
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From bluehealey at googlemail.com  Tue Nov 17 14:04:40 2009
From: bluehealey at googlemail.com (Alan Bromfield)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:04:40 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet/Hood Latch position
Message-ID: <40e0020d0911171304nc4d122ap9caf478b10875c6@mail.gmail.com>

Team.
I have done my penance and searched the archive for a post that featured not
so long ago.  As usual I came up empty and therefore seek your guidance. The
bonnet latching mechanism is mounted on a bracket held with two screws to
the front panel at the top of the cross-brace.  During the chassis
restoration of my BN4 the top panel was replaced and it doesn't have the
holes or captive nuts in place to fix the bracket to.  Can someone advise
(remind me) how far down the screw holes should be?

Many thanks
-- 
 __________________________________________
(______________  Alan Bromfield  _______________)
       (______     \____1957-BN4____/    _______)
                 (_________________________)

From gbrierton at hotmail.com  Tue Nov 17 14:19:42 2009
From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:19:42 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healy (sic) Song
In-Reply-To: <COL109-W58C6A28BC3D98E1C14CF94ADA40@phx.gbl>
References: <743b1e2f0911161832h6ba36f66oa01d68f801c44d01@mail.gmail.com>
	<COL109-W58C6A28BC3D98E1C14CF94ADA40@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BLU107-DS1B38D17CA2CF29C2E4175B3A40@phx.gbl>

Yeah...but as a lyricist, his phrasing is not so good.
Oh well, the harmonica riff was great.
GaryB

--------------------------------------------------
From: <insptwo at msn.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:49 PM
To: <57healey at gmail.com>; "healey help" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin Healy (sic) Song

> Who ever wrote that must have had experience with our "Marque" specially 
> the
> "4 forward and 2 overdrive. Love it!
>
> Bill
>
> BJ7
>
>> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:32:53 -0600
>> From: 57healey at gmail.com
>> To: healeys at autox.team.net
>> Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healy (sic) Song
>>
>> You may remember I found a song called Austin-Healey by the band Scout
>> a while back. I just found another Healey song, check out the Album
>> art and song #9 at the link below
>>
>> http://www.lala.com/#album/2810527642993302132
>>
>> Patton
>>
>> --
>> Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX
>> 1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."
>> _______________________________________________
>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>>
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From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Tue Nov 17 14:23:44 2009
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:23:44 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet/Hood Latch position
In-Reply-To: <40e0020d0911171304nc4d122ap9caf478b10875c6@mail.gmail.com>
References: <40e0020d0911171304nc4d122ap9caf478b10875c6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000601ca67cc$3e5fb750$bb1f25f0$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>

Hard to get a tape or whatever in there, but mine are, on average, 3/4in
from the top of the bit of metal into which they are drilled. On average?
Now that I look very closely, mine aren't exactly level!
Take a number of measurements from the group and make your own average?
Simon 


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Alan Bromfield
Sent: 17 November 2009 21:05
To: Healey Mail List
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet/Hood Latch position

Team.
I have done my penance and searched the archive for a post that featured not
so long ago.  As usual I came up empty and therefore seek your guidance. The
bonnet latching mechanism is mounted on a bracket held with two screws to
the front panel at the top of the cross-brace.  During the chassis
restoration of my BN4 the top panel was replaced and it doesn't have the
holes or captive nuts in place to fix the bracket to.  Can someone advise
(remind me) how far down the screw holes should be?

Many thanks

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 17 14:36:46 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:36:46 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healy (sic) Song
In-Reply-To: <COL109-W58C6A28BC3D98E1C14CF94ADA40@phx.gbl>
References: <743b1e2f0911161832h6ba36f66oa01d68f801c44d01@mail.gmail.com>,
	<COL109-W58C6A28BC3D98E1C14CF94ADA40@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W42F62917BF327D7F1BE2B2B8A40@phx.gbl>

When I click play, I get a message that someday they'll make it available
internationally. :(


Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )





> From: insptwo at msn.com
> To: 57healey at gmail.com; healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:49:22 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin Healy (sic) Song
>
> Who ever wrote that must have had experience with our "Marque" specially
the
> "4 forward and 2 overdrive. Love it!
>
> Bill
>
> BJ7
>
> > Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:32:53 -0600
> > From: 57healey at gmail.com
> > To: healeys at autox.team.net
> > Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healy (sic) Song
> >
> > You may remember I found a song called Austin-Healey by the band Scout
> > a while back. I just found another Healey song, check out the Album
> > art and song #9 at the link below
> >
> > http://www.lala.com/#album/2810527642993302132
> >
> > Patton
> >
> > --
> > Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX
> > 1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."
> > _______________________________________________
> > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
> >
> > Healeys at autox.team.net
> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
> >
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From 57healey at gmail.com  Tue Nov 17 14:51:22 2009
From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:51:22 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healy (sic) Song
In-Reply-To: <COL109-W58C6A28BC3D98E1C14CF94ADA40@phx.gbl>
References: <743b1e2f0911161832h6ba36f66oa01d68f801c44d01@mail.gmail.com>
	<COL109-W58C6A28BC3D98E1C14CF94ADA40@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <743b1e2f0911171351r581d825fg4ba91a49a7fdebdb@mail.gmail.com>

But not enough experience to spell it right.

On 11/17/09, insptwo at msn.com <insptwo at msn.com> wrote:
> Who ever wrote that must have had experience with our "Marque" specially the
> "4 forward and 2 overdrive. Love it!
>
> Bill
>
> BJ7
>
>> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:32:53 -0600
>> From: 57healey at gmail.com
>> To: healeys at autox.team.net
>> Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healy (sic) Song
>>
>> You may remember I found a song called Austin-Healey by the band Scout
>> a while back. I just found another Healey song, check out the Album
>> art and song #9 at the link below
>>
>> http://www.lala.com/#album/2810527642993302132
>>
>> Patton
>>
>> --
>> Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX
>> 1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."
>> _______________________________________________
>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>>
>> Healeys at autox.team.net
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
>>
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>>
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-- 
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1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."

From helyjohn at cablespeed.com  Tue Nov 17 15:03:14 2009
From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:03:14 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet/Hood Latch position
References: <40e0020d0911171304nc4d122ap9caf478b10875c6@mail.gmail.com>
	<000601ca67cc$3e5fb750$bb1f25f0$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
Message-ID: <72C49FC647814B43A75135E736FA1A5C@FRED>

I have the front shroud off my 1959 BN7, easy to measure, and the holes are 
3/4", and level.

John Snyder



> Hard to get a tape or whatever in there, but mine are, on average, 3/4in
> from the top of the bit of metal into which they are drilled. On average?
> Now that I look very closely, mine aren't exactly level!
> Take a number of measurements from the group and make your own average?
> Simon
>
>
> Team.
> I have done my penance and searched the archive for a post that featured 
> not
> so long ago.  As usual I came up empty and therefore seek your guidance. 
> The
> bonnet latching mechanism is mounted on a bracket held with two screws to
> the front panel at the top of the cross-brace.  During the chassis
> restoration of my BN4 the top panel was replaced and it doesn't have the
> holes or captive nuts in place to fix the bracket to.  Can someone advise
> (remind me) how far down the screw holes should be?
>
> Many thanks

From 57healey at gmail.com  Tue Nov 17 15:12:16 2009
From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:12:16 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healy (sic) Song
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W42F62917BF327D7F1BE2B2B8A40@phx.gbl>
References: <743b1e2f0911161832h6ba36f66oa01d68f801c44d01@mail.gmail.com>
	<COL109-W58C6A28BC3D98E1C14CF94ADA40@phx.gbl>
	<BAY112-W42F62917BF327D7F1BE2B2B8A40@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <743b1e2f0911171412q51b50fc9r3ac6f73daaee7a58@mail.gmail.com>

Try amazon, its on there, it just costs a dime more if you want to buy it.

I guess music is  not covered by NAFTA


On 11/17/09, robertduquette at sympatico.ca <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> When I click play, I get a message that someday they'll make it available
> internationally. :(
>
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada
> 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
> 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
> 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
>
>
>
>
>
>> From: insptwo at msn.com
>> To: 57healey at gmail.com; healeys at autox.team.net
>> Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:49:22 -0500
>> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin Healy (sic) Song
>>
>> Who ever wrote that must have had experience with our "Marque" specially
> the
>> "4 forward and 2 overdrive. Love it!
>>
>> Bill
>>
>> BJ7
>>
>> > Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:32:53 -0600
>> > From: 57healey at gmail.com
>> > To: healeys at autox.team.net
>> > Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healy (sic) Song
>> >
>> > You may remember I found a song called Austin-Healey by the band Scout
>> > a while back. I just found another Healey song, check out the Album
>> > art and song #9 at the link below
>> >
>> > http://www.lala.com/#album/2810527642993302132
>> >
>> > Patton
>> >
>> > --
>> > Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX
>> > 1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."
>> > _______________________________________________
>> > Support 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
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1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."

From pennell at cox.net  Tue Nov 17 16:05:22 2009
From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:05:22 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BJ-8 Trunk Latch
In-Reply-To: <732222.31745.qm@web84005.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20091117180522.IMXOX.1009845.imail@eastrmwml46>

Kathy,

Not quite sure what you mean that the latch just turns.  But as for removing the latch I don't have any idea how it can be done from the outside.  It sounds like you will have to take some more severe measures.

One choice is to drive the pins out of the hinges.  This would need be done with care so as not to damage paint and do minimal harm to the hinges.

Second would be to drill out the lock on the latch itself.  That should free up the handle to turn the latch inside.

BTW  I do have hinges and latch if you need them.

Keith Pennell
---- Martin's <martin_93555 at yahoo.com> wrote: 
> The trunk latch on my BJ-8 is unlocked and just spins so that it can't be opened. Up till now it worked fine so something inside must have broken.  Has anyone else encountered this problem?  I want to know how we can either remove the latch or the trunk lid.
> Thanks, Kathy

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Tue Nov 17 16:21:34 2009
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:21:34 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] BJ-8 Trunk Latch
In-Reply-To: <732222.31745.qm@web84005.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <732222.31745.qm@web84005.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <B42B6777-8135-437C-BE4B-ED650F4E50CF@sbcglobal.net>

Try going back behind the rear seat and then you can remove the two  
nuts that hold the top of the hinges. Remove those nuts and then you  
can lift up the top of the trunk lid and possible remove it.



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

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Nov 17, 2009, at 11:57 AM, Martin's wrote:

> The trunk latch on my BJ-8 is unlocked and just spins so that it  
> can't be opened. Up till now it worked fine so something inside  
> must have broken.  Has anyone else encountered this problem?  I  
> want to know how we can either remove the latch or the trunk lid.
> Thanks, Kathy
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From RAWDAWGS at aol.com  Tue Nov 17 19:14:06 2009
From: RAWDAWGS at aol.com (RAWDAWGS at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:14:06 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Pertronix question
Message-ID: <d1b.4e51e3a0.3834b26e@aol.com>

I have rebuilt the engine on my Longbridge BN4(thank you, Richard  Mayor) 
Tonite I turned the engine over and have good oil pressure and  flow. I would 
really like to to start the beast. I figured that I  should go ahead and 
switch to modern ignition, starter and fuel pump . I am  thinking I will start 
the car with the generator, but  because I am  planning to eventually go  
to an alternator, I ordered a negative ground  pertronics. My thinking is I 
can just change out my fuel pump and polarize the  generator and get her 
started. My understanding of the process is that you  switch battery cables and 
turn on the ignition and quickly short the A and  F connections on the 
voltage regulator. Sounds like magic. Is it really   that easy? How do I know if 
it "took"? I have a negative ground pertronics how  should I hook it up to 
the coil? Anyway I can fry the Pertronics? Blow up my  garage? Thanks, Scott

From bighealey at astound.net  Tue Nov 17 19:33:33 2009
From: bighealey at astound.net (John Soderling)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:33:33 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Pertronix question
References: <d1b.4e51e3a0.3834b26e@aol.com>
Message-ID: <8C73A705606D4967838C79A38469D514@Soderling>

Don't connect up the negative-ground Pertronix until you have actually make 
the change to negative ground.
Vroom vrooom,
John

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <RAWDAWGS at aol.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 6:14 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Pertronix question


>I have rebuilt the engine on my Longbridge BN4(thank you, Richard  Mayor)
> Tonite I turned the engine over and have good oil pressure and  flow. I 
> would
> really like to to start the beast. I figured that I  should go ahead and
> switch to modern ignition, starter and fuel pump . I am  thinking I will 
> start
> the car with the generator, but  because I am  planning to eventually go
> to an alternator, I ordered a negative ground  pertronics. My thinking is 
> I
> can just change out my fuel pump and polarize the  generator and get her
> started. My understanding of the process is that you  switch battery 
> cables and
> turn on the ignition and quickly short the A and  F connections on the
> voltage regulator. Sounds like magic. Is it really   that easy? How do I 
> know if
> it "took"? I have a negative ground pertronics how  should I hook it up to
> the coil? Anyway I can fry the Pertronics? Blow up my  garage? Thanks, 
> Scott
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From sales at justbrits.com  Tue Nov 17 20:52:02 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:52:02 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Pertronix question
In-Reply-To: <d1b.4e51e3a0.3834b26e@aol.com>
References: <d1b.4e51e3a0.3834b26e@aol.com>
Message-ID: <4B036F62.5060201@justbrits.com>

ZERO Petronics, Scott !!  UNTIL change to - grd.

<< I would really like to to start the beast >>


 From your note, you make no mention of gas tank or
battery.  If you do NOT have the ability to let motor
for 15 -20 mts to bed in cam & lifters; DON'T DO IT !!

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

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Nov 17 20:58:57 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:58:57 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] carb heat shield
In-Reply-To: <1B4F9087F5694DC596970E96224A268A@computer624080>
References: <1B4F9087F5694DC596970E96224A268A@computer624080>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911171958k6a14496vb86db1bb1796e8ca@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Sarah -

For what it is worth, I think a much better solution is to have your
manifold Jet-Hot Coated with their Extreme Sterling product.

I operate my A90 Atlantic (same motor as your BN1) in Hong Kong in VERY hot
temperatures and traffic, and that coating made a huge difference in under
bonnet temp and stopping float chamber boiling.  Best thing is it looks
great, looks more or less original, and makes it easy to access everything
compared to having a shield there.  Have a look at what it looks like on my
A90:

http://picasaweb.google.com/Healey.Nut/1952AustinA90AtlanticSportsSaloon#5186413418446009474
http://picasaweb.google.com/Healey.Nut/1952AustinA90AtlanticSportsSaloon#5186413414151042162

The turn around is about 10 days from Jet Hot.  Highly recommended.

Incidentally, a shield will reduce radiant temps on your carbs (which is
good) but it will not reduce under-bonnet temp.  Only Jet Hot will reduce
total under-bonnet temp (it sends the heat out the tail pipe).

No financial interest... etc...

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 4:41 AM, Carr&Edwards <scvc70 at epix.net> wrote:

> Does anyone on the list remember a post giving directions for making an
> improved (larger) heat shield for the BN1/BN2???
>
> I remember instructions to put the pattern on a copier and enlarge it until
> dimension A - B measured X --- but apparently I didn't save the email, and
> I've searched the archives using every combination of terms I can think of,
> and I haven't been able to find it.
>
> (And thanks again to all those who sent me photos off-list of the carb
> support
> brackets; they're truly better than words!)
>
>
> TIA,
> Sarah Carr
> BN1 in PA

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Nov 17 21:01:53 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:01:53 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Pertronix question
In-Reply-To: <d1b.4e51e3a0.3834b26e@aol.com>
References: <d1b.4e51e3a0.3834b26e@aol.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911172001i732ea251q560b9cbda3a26e5e@mail.gmail.com>

Scott -

If you weren't putting in Pertronix you could get away with that procedure,
but with Pertronix you also must make sure the coil leads are reversed
(double check them against the Pertronix diagram) otherwise you'll blow out
your Pertronix unit.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 10:14 AM, <RAWDAWGS at aol.com> wrote:

> I have rebuilt the engine on my Longbridge BN4(thank you, Richard  Mayor)
> Tonite I turned the engine over and have good oil pressure and  flow. I
> would
> really like to to start the beast. I figured that I  should go ahead and
> switch to modern ignition, starter and fuel pump . I am  thinking I will
> start
> the car with the generator, but  because I am  planning to eventually go
> to an alternator, I ordered a negative ground  pertronics. My thinking is I
> can just change out my fuel pump and polarize the  generator and get her
> started. My understanding of the process is that you  switch battery cables
> and
> turn on the ignition and quickly short the A and  F connections on the
> voltage regulator. Sounds like magic. Is it really   that easy? How do I
> know if
> it "took"? I have a negative ground pertronics how  should I hook it up to
> the coil? Anyway I can fry the Pertronics? Blow up my  garage? Thanks,
> Scott

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Tue Nov 17 21:16:35 2009
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:16:35 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Pertronix question
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0911172001i732ea251q560b9cbda3a26e5e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <d1b.4e51e3a0.3834b26e@aol.com>
	<ff59076c0911172001i732ea251q560b9cbda3a26e5e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <d49b03130911172016s5732d6e1yf7d42d36d64c7be3@mail.gmail.com>

They DO have positive ground Pertronix units.  Let's not confuse the masses
with statements like: No Pertronix until changed to neg ground!  My Bugeye
is Positive ground with a rebuilt Advanced Distributors unit that Jeff
installed the Pertronix unit during the rebuild for me.  Also using a solid
state voltage regulator.  Works better at directing electricity using a
generator.  It will make the generator last longer.  Email
bobj50 at camcast.net for further info.  Here is the article by Bob Jeffers on
converting your voltage regulator: *http://tinyurl.com/yb8m6ws*
I also have converted the box for the BN2.  No financial interest, just a
very satisfied customer.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 8:01 PM, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

> Scott -
>
> If you weren't putting in Pertronix you could get away with that procedure,
> but with Pertronix you also must make sure the coil leads are reversed
> (double check them against the Pertronix diagram) otherwise you'll blow out
> your Pertronix unit.
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '59 Jag Mk IX
> '64 BJ8
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 10:14 AM, <RAWDAWGS at aol.com> wrote:
>
> > I have rebuilt the engine on my Longbridge BN4(thank you, Richard  Mayor)
> > Tonite I turned the engine over and have good oil pressure and  flow. I
> > would
> > really like to to start the beast. I figured that I  should go ahead and
> > switch to modern ignition, starter and fuel pump . I am  thinking I will
> > start
> > the car with the generator, but  because I am  planning to eventually go
> > to an alternator, I ordered a negative ground  pertronics. My thinking is
> I
> > can just change out my fuel pump and polarize the  generator and get her
> > started. My understanding of the process is that you  switch battery
> cables
> > and
> > turn on the ignition and quickly short the A and  F connections on the
> > voltage regulator. Sounds like magic. Is it really   that easy? How do I
> > know if
> > it "took"? I have a negative ground pertronics how  should I hook it up
> to
> > the coil? Anyway I can fry the Pertronics? Blow up my  garage? Thanks,
> > Scott
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Wed Nov 18 06:37:14 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 7:37:14 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Pertronix question
In-Reply-To: <d49b03130911172016s5732d6e1yf7d42d36d64c7be3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20091118073714.K92AN.886623.root@ispmxfep11-z02>

My positive ground BJ8 has been using Pertronix for 8 or 9 years.


---- "rrengineer @dslextreme.com" <rrengineer at dslextreme.com> wrote: 

=============
They DO have positive ground Pertronix units.  Let's not confuse the masses
with statements like: No Pertronix until changed to neg ground!  My Bugeye
is Positive ground with a rebuilt Advanced Distributors unit that Jeff
installed the Pertronix unit during the rebuild for me.  Also using a solid
state voltage regulator.  Works better at directing electricity using a
generator.  It will make the generator last longer.  Email
bobj50 at camcast.net for further info.  Here is the article by Bob Jeffers on
converting your voltage regulator: *http://tinyurl.com/yb8m6ws*
I also have converted the box for the BN2.  No financial interest, just a
very satisfied customer.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 8:01 PM, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

> Scott -
>
> If you weren't putting in Pertronix you could get away with that procedure,
> but with Pertronix you also must make sure the coil leads are reversed
> (double check them against the Pertronix diagram) otherwise you'll blow out
> your Pertronix unit.
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '59 Jag Mk IX
> '64 BJ8
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 10:14 AM, <RAWDAWGS at aol.com> wrote:
>
> > I have rebuilt the engine on my Longbridge BN4(thank you, Richard  Mayor)
> > Tonite I turned the engine over and have good oil pressure and  flow. I
> > would
> > really like to to start the beast. I figured that I  should go ahead and
> > switch to modern ignition, starter and fuel pump . I am  thinking I will
> > start
> > the car with the generator, but  because I am  planning to eventually go
> > to an alternator, I ordered a negative ground  pertronics. My thinking is
> I
> > can just change out my fuel pump and polarize the  generator and get her
> > started. My understanding of the process is that you  switch battery
> cables
> > and
> > turn on the ignition and quickly short the A and  F connections on the
> > voltage regulator. Sounds like magic. Is it really   that easy? How do I
> > know if
> > it "took"? I have a negative ground pertronics how  should I hook it up
> to
> > the coil? Anyway I can fry the Pertronics? Blow up my  garage? Thanks,
> > Scott
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From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Wed Nov 18 07:02:01 2009
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:02:01 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Healey web site
Message-ID: <03cf01ca6857$b3c3fd90$1b4bf8b0$@net>

I have added a manual titled "Tuning Lucas Ignition Systems" to the
Bulletins page. Also there is now a "Lucas Fault Diagnosis Service Manual"
on the same page. This is a different edition than the one that Andy Pole
has on his site so using the two, maybe it will be helpful.

Also, added on the Literature page are photos of the famous birthday card
showing a Healey, a photo of a gift bag showing a Healey in what I consider
to be the best colors (look at my home page),  a brochure showing the
available accessories such as luggage racks, etc. and on the Bulletin page
newly discovered  bulletins which list the approved optional competition
parts and performance tuning for competition.

Enjoy!

John Sims, BN6
Aberdeen, NJ
 
http://www.healey6.com

From glemon at neb.rr.com  Wed Nov 18 07:09:09 2009
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:09:09 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Healey web site
In-Reply-To: <03cf01ca6857$b3c3fd90$1b4bf8b0$@net>
References: <03cf01ca6857$b3c3fd90$1b4bf8b0$@net>
Message-ID: <99B875C6A25243B686B1A1BD453162D1@GregPC>

Thanks again to John for all he does and I would also add that I have a copy 
and have used the "Lucas Fault Diagnosis Service Manual" to track down a 
couple of head scratchers in the past and it has been very helpful, even if 
your knowledge of electronics is about like mine "wires hooked up right it 
should work"

Greg Lemon

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Wed Nov 18 07:14:42 2009
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:14:42 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] BN2 Heater color
Message-ID: <CB2BA1BD1C1E4390A0CAAAC12F97477B@tm>

Hello,

 

Please correct me if I am wrong - the heater front cover should be painted
black texture color, right?

 

Best, Tadek

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Wed Nov 18 07:14:42 2009
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:14:42 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Lucas horn paint info
Message-ID: <94C5AC2B0CAB4C718C2A179F2951C803@tm>

Hello,

I matched the Lucas paint from the back of the horn membrane (never opened I
believe) from my '56 BN2 at DuPont. The came up with the following color as
best match:

FIAT 702A, alt 1

They said it was much closer than the Volvo color.

Best, Tadek

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 18 07:16:19 2009
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:16:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Healey web site
In-Reply-To: <03cf01ca6857$b3c3fd90$1b4bf8b0$@net>
Message-ID: <874279.98396.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

John,

I hope you added your moving pad shroud protector article from this month's
Healey Marque.  It is an excellent how-to for a low cost answer to protecting
the fenders while working under the hood.  Big tip o' the driving cap!

Rick

--- On Wed, 11/18/09, John Sims <ahbn6 at verizon.net> wrote:

From: John Sims <ahbn6 at verizon.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Healey web site
To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 9:02 AM

I have added a manual titled "Tuning Lucas Ignition Systems" to the
Bulletins page. Also there is now a "Lucas Fault Diagnosis Service Manual"
on the same page. This is a different edition than the one that Andy Pole
has on his site so using the two, maybe it will be helpful.

Also, added on the Literature page are photos of the famous birthday card
showing a Healey, a photo of a gift bag showing a Healey in what I consider
to be the best colors (look at my home page),  a brochure showing the
available accessories such as luggage racks, etc. and on the Bulletin page
newly discovered  bulletins which list the approved optional competition
parts and performance tuning for competition.

Enjoy!

John Sims, BN6
Aberdeen, NJ

http://www.healey6.com
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From alexmm at roadrunner.com  Wed Nov 18 07:20:50 2009
From: alexmm at roadrunner.com (Alex)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:20:50 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  Pertronix question
Message-ID: <012F27E8BB454438B4FBD7DC5F3FC378@atc0f226cd3237>

 Does anyone have a schematic circuit diagram of this solid-state regulator?

 == 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: "rrengineer @dslextreme.com" <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
> To: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
> Cc: <RAWDAWGS at aol.com>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Pertronix question
>
>
>> They DO have positive ground Pertronix units.  Let's not confuse the 
>> masses
>> with statements like: No Pertronix until changed to neg ground!  My 
>> Bugeye
>> is Positive ground with a rebuilt Advanced Distributors unit that Jeff
>> installed the Pertronix unit during the rebuild for me.  Also using a 
>> solid
>> state voltage regulator.  Works better at directing electricity using a
>> generator.  It will make the generator last longer.  Email
>> bobj50 at camcast.net for further info.  Here is the article by Bob Jeffers 
>> on
>> converting your voltage regulator: *http://tinyurl.com/yb8m6ws*
>> I also have converted the box for the BN2.  No financial interest, just a
>> very satisfied customer.
>> Mike MacLean
>> 60 Sprite
>> 56 BN2


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From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Wed Nov 18 07:28:47 2009
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:28:47 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Healey web site
In-Reply-To: <874279.98396.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <03cf01ca6857$b3c3fd90$1b4bf8b0$@net>
	<874279.98396.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <03d301ca685b$70fe0a10$52fa1e30$@net>

Yep. It has been in the Miscellaneous section of the Technical page for a
while.

 

John 

 

From: HealeyRick [mailto:healeyrick at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 9:16 AM
To: Healey List; John Sims
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey web site

 


John,

I hope you added your moving pad shroud protector article from this month's
Healey Marque.  It is an excellent how-to for a low cost answer to
protecting the fenders while working under the hood.  Big tip o' the driving
cap!

Rick

From pyoas at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 18 08:10:02 2009
From: pyoas at yahoo.com (Patrick Yoas)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:10:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Trunk Latch problem
Message-ID: <194079.81839.qm@web112517.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

> The trunk latch on my BJ-8 is unlocked and just spins so that it 
> can't be opened. Up till now it worked fine so something inside 
> must have broken.  Has anyone else encountered this problem?  I 
> want to know how we can either remove the latch or the trunk lid.
> Thanks, Kathy

Kathy,
 
Another way would be to press out the pins on the trunk hinges. These pins
have to be removed in order to install the bolts for a factor style luggage
rack so it is something doable.
Patrick

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed Nov 18 08:51:04 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:51:04 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] BN2 Heater color
In-Reply-To: <CB2BA1BD1C1E4390A0CAAAC12F97477B@tm>
References: <CB2BA1BD1C1E4390A0CAAAC12F97477B@tm>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911180751y7e9c9e02k2641b2b92bd8bc65@mail.gmail.com>

Yes.  Black krinkle coating, like lots of metal things in the 1950s...
 Probably some old East German Cameras used the same type of
coating...

On 11/18/09, Tadeusz Malkiewicz <tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl> wrote:
> Hello,
>
>
>
> Please correct me if I am wrong - the heater front cover should be painted
> black texture color, right?
>
>
>
> Best, Tadek
> _______________________________________________
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'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8

From mgcharlie at comcast.net  Wed Nov 18 09:01:53 2009
From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:01:53 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Regulator conversion
In-Reply-To: <012F27E8BB454438B4FBD7DC5F3FC378@atc0f226cd3237>
References: <012F27E8BB454438B4FBD7DC5F3FC378@atc0f226cd3237>
Message-ID: <4B041A71.1020001@comcast.net>

Alex,
Bob Jeffers has come up with this design as a service to the British car 
collecting fraternity and to make some money from his work.  Somehow it 
seems wrong to pass around a schematic of his design so others can make 
copies.  If you want a converted regulator, send yours to him and pay 
the $85 that he charges.
Charlie

Alex wrote:
>  Does anyone have a schematic circuit diagram of this solid-state regulator?
>
>  == 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: "rrengineer @dslextreme.com" <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
>> To: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
>> Cc: <RAWDAWGS at aol.com>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:16 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Pertronix question
>>
>>
>>     
>>> They DO have positive ground Pertronix units.  Let's not confuse the 
>>> masses
>>> with statements like: No Pertronix until changed to neg ground!  My 
>>> Bugeye
>>> is Positive ground with a rebuilt Advanced Distributors unit that Jeff
>>> installed the Pertronix unit during the rebuild for me.  Also using a 
>>> solid
>>> state voltage regulator.  Works better at directing electricity using a
>>> generator.  It will make the generator last longer.  Email
>>> bobj50 at camcast.net for further info.  Here is the article by Bob Jeffers 
>>> on
>>> converting your voltage regulator: *http://tinyurl.com/yb8m6ws*
>>> I also have converted the box for the BN2.  No financial interest, just a
>>> very satisfied customer.
>>> Mike MacLean
>>> 60 Sprite
>>> 56 BN2
>>>       
>
>
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From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Wed Nov 18 09:16:53 2009
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:16:53 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] BN2 Heater color
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0911180751y7e9c9e02k2641b2b92bd8bc65@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <78D64A5E32954D1894A4603E16A8084D@tm>

Kind of like on the Jaguar e-type V12 valve covers?..



-----Original Message-----
From: Alan Seigrist [mailto:healey.nut at gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 4:51 PM
To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN2 Heater color

Yes.  Black krinkle coating, like lots of metal things in the 1950s...
 Probably some old East German Cameras used the same type of
coating...

On 11/18/09, Tadeusz Malkiewicz <tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl> wrote:
> Hello,
>
>
>
> Please correct me if I am wrong - the heater front cover should be painted
> black texture color, right?
>
>
>
> Best, Tadek
> _______________________________________________
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'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8

From alexmm at roadrunner.com  Wed Nov 18 10:10:37 2009
From: alexmm at roadrunner.com (Alex)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:10:37 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Regulator conversion
References: <012F27E8BB454438B4FBD7DC5F3FC378@atc0f226cd3237>
	<4B041A71.1020001@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <D3B425A9C3FA4ADE982917B4446F07C8@atc0f226cd3237>

Yup, I can see your point, Charlie.

It's just that I'm an inveterate electroniker, and am always interested in 
homebrewing electronics circuits (which you can see on my Web pages). That's 
why I asked. In the world of ham radio and electronics a lot of designs are 
published and shared.

== 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: "Charlie Baldwin" <mgcharlie at comcast.net>
To: "Alex" <alexmm at roadrunner.com>
Cc: <Healeys at Autox.Team.Net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 11:01 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Regulator conversion


> Alex,
> Bob Jeffers has come up with this design as a service to the British car
> collecting fraternity and to make some money from his work.  Somehow it
> seems wrong to pass around a schematic of his design so others can make
> copies.  If you want a converted regulator, send yours to him and pay
> the $85 that he charges.
> Charlie


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From ATIGHTPROD at aol.com  Wed Nov 18 11:11:32 2009
From: ATIGHTPROD at aol.com (ATIGHTPROD at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:11:32 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Return to Bonneville Videos
Message-ID: <cd9.60a7709e.383592d4@aol.com>

Here's the links to two little videos I shot for the Healeys Return to  
Bonneville team. I am in the process of putting together a documentary on the  
whole event, I have close to twenty hours of source video, but thought I  
would put these out there just to give you a little preview of what went on. 
As  I say at the end of the descriptions of the videos, more to follow ...
Steven Kingsbury
BN1 #598
 
_http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48qLtN78VGE&feature=channel_ 
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48qLtN78VGE&feature=channel) 
 
and ...
 
_http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuO0bePk68c&feature=channel_ 
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuO0bePk68c&feature=channel) 
 
 
enjoy ...

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Wed Nov 18 11:11:15 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:11:15 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Front Parking Lamp Boots BJ8
Message-ID: <5F3D811E757B4EE7A48814D312CF4DA6@LIFEBOOK>

Where can I find the rubber parking lamp boots and wire sleeve protection
tubes for Phase 2 BJ8 front parking lamps. The back side of these assemblies
are totally exposed being right in front of the front wheels. Originals are
shot and I need to find replacements. Nobody seems to list the full covering
boot that encloses the full assembly including ground sleeve.

Rich Chrysler

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Wed Nov 18 11:31:48 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:31:48 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Front Parking Lamp Boots BJ8
In-Reply-To: <5F3D811E757B4EE7A48814D312CF4DA6@LIFEBOOK>
References: <5F3D811E757B4EE7A48814D312CF4DA6@LIFEBOOK>
Message-ID: <4B043D94.9030402@chello.nl>

Search on ebay.co.uk using the Lucas number or part name.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


Rich C schreef:
> Where can I find the rubber parking lamp boots and wire sleeve protection
> tubes for Phase 2 BJ8 front parking lamps. The back side of these assemblies
> are totally exposed being right in front of the front wheels. Originals are
> shot and I need to find replacements. Nobody seems to list the full covering
> boot that encloses the full assembly including ground sleeve.
>
> Rich Chrysler
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Wed Nov 18 12:35:11 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:35:11 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Front Parking Lamp Boots BJ8
In-Reply-To: <5F3D811E757B4EE7A48814D312CF4DA6@LIFEBOOK>
References: <5F3D811E757B4EE7A48814D312CF4DA6@LIFEBOOK>
Message-ID: <4B044C6F.5020105@chello.nl>

Rich,

An example, I do not know if these are the correct ones, but others can 
be found.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lucas-488-Lamp-Rubbers-X-2_W0QQitemZ350278837738QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item518e3ee5ea

Kees Oudesluijs



Rich C schreef:
> Where can I find the rubber parking lamp boots and wire sleeve protection
> tubes for Phase 2 BJ8 front parking lamps. The back side of these assemblies
> are totally exposed being right in front of the front wheels. Originals are
> shot and I need to find replacements. Nobody seems to list the full covering
> boot that encloses the full assembly including ground sleeve.
>
> Rich Chrysler

From westonkeyes at hotmail.com  Wed Nov 18 12:44:53 2009
From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com (Weston Keyes)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:44:53 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Odometer reset mechanism BJ8
Message-ID: <BAY114-W26334BD45D0D317AF0E816BAA30@phx.gbl>

Hello Folks,

     I am piecing together a speedometer from parts. Coming out of the case is
a pin with a hole in it. What goes on the end of the pin? What ever it is, is
used to reset the odometer. Would someone describe what goes there? Many
thanks.


Wes Keyes
York, Maine

From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com  Wed Nov 18 12:56:15 2009
From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:56:15 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Odometer reset mechanism BJ8
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Wes,
There should be a round cylindrical knob slided on the pin, fixed with a small
pin through the hole of the pin.
Josef eckert
Konigswinter, GERMANY

-----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----
Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im
Auftrag von Weston Keyes
Gesendet: Mittwoch, 18. November 2009 20:45
An: Ahealey Ahealey
Betreff: [Healeys] Odometer reset mechanism BJ8

Hello Folks,

     I am piecing together a speedometer from parts. Coming out of the case is
a pin with a hole in it. What goes on the end of the pin? What ever it is, is
used to reset the odometer. Would someone describe what goes there? Many
thanks.


Wes Keyes
York, Maine
________________

From bj7ah at acanac.net  Wed Nov 18 13:27:41 2009
From: bj7ah at acanac.net (Heal;ey)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:27:41 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Regulator conversion
In-Reply-To: <D3B425A9C3FA4ADE982917B4446F07C8@atc0f226cd3237>
References: <012F27E8BB454438B4FBD7DC5F3FC378@atc0f226cd3237><4B041A71.1020001@comcast.net>
	<D3B425A9C3FA4ADE982917B4446F07C8@atc0f226cd3237>
Message-ID: <C9A9B771082640E090EA48CF3C3F29FC@BobPC>

Just type into Google search 12 volt regulator diagram

                     Bob    1963 BJ7

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Alex" <alexmm at roadrunner.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:10 PM
To: "Charlie Baldwin" <mgcharlie at comcast.net>
Cc: <Healeys at Autox.Team.Net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Regulator conversion

> Yup, I can see your point, Charlie.
>
> It's just that I'm an inveterate electroniker, and am always interested in
> homebrewing electronics circuits (which you can see on my Web pages). 
> That's
> why I asked. In the world of ham radio and electronics a lot of designs 
> are
> published and shared.
>
> == 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: "Charlie Baldwin" <mgcharlie at comcast.net>
> To: "Alex" <alexmm at roadrunner.com>
> Cc: <Healeys at Autox.Team.Net>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 11:01 AM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Regulator conversion
>
>
>> Alex,
>> Bob Jeffers has come up with this design as a service to the British car
>> collecting fraternity and to make some money from his work.  Somehow it
>> seems wrong to pass around a schematic of his design so others can make
>> copies.  If you want a converted regulator, send yours to him and pay
>> the $85 that he charges.
>> Charlie
>
>
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From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Wed Nov 18 14:22:09 2009
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:22:09 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Pertronix question
In-Reply-To: <66FC8D42433B4232BADCC0E60B6873C4@atc0f226cd3237>
References: <d1b.4e51e3a0.3834b26e@aol.com>
	<ff59076c0911172001i732ea251q560b9cbda3a26e5e@mail.gmail.com>
	<d49b03130911172016s5732d6e1yf7d42d36d64c7be3@mail.gmail.com>
	<66FC8D42433B4232BADCC0E60B6873C4@atc0f226cd3237>
Message-ID: <d49b03130911181322v2ca1bb6dmcd6f6502e7571db2@mail.gmail.com>

You might email Bob Jeffers for that.
Mike

On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 6:14 AM, AI2Q <ai2q at roadrunner.com> wrote:

> Does anyone have a schematic circuit diagram of this solid-state regulator?
>
> == 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<http://home.roadrunner.com/%7Ealexmm>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "rrengineer @dslextreme.com" <
> rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
> To: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
> Cc: <RAWDAWGS at aol.com>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Pertronix question
>
>
>
>  They DO have positive ground Pertronix units.  Let's not confuse the
>> masses
>> with statements like: No Pertronix until changed to neg ground!  My Bugeye
>> is Positive ground with a rebuilt Advanced Distributors unit that Jeff
>> installed the Pertronix unit during the rebuild for me.  Also using a
>> solid
>> state voltage regulator.  Works better at directing electricity using a
>> generator.  It will make the generator last longer.  Email
>> bobj50 at camcast.net for further info.  Here is the article by Bob Jeffers
>> on
>> converting your voltage regulator: *http://tinyurl.com/yb8m6ws*
>> I also have converted the box for the BN2.  No financial interest, just a
>> very satisfied customer.
>> Mike MacLean
>> 60 Sprite
>> 56 BN2
>>
>
>
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From thomas3 at shaw.ca  Wed Nov 18 14:55:29 2009
From: thomas3 at shaw.ca (rick thomas)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:55:29 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 67 BJ8 in the making
Message-ID: <f30ea5733d61a.4b042701@shaw.ca>

FINALLY - Thanks to many of YOU out there my carcass is up and running .It started right up and after a few hesitant moves up and down the driveway (to check brakes) I took it around the block. It ran and sounded great. Now I can get on with outer panels and interior.
has any one used the interior installation video from Moss? does it cover BJ8s? is it worth the money
I have boot material and carpet from Heritage
thanks again

 Rick
BJ8 in the making

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Wed Nov 18 15:18:22 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:18:22 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Front Parking Lamp Boots BJ8
In-Reply-To: <4B044C6F.5020105@chello.nl>
References: <5F3D811E757B4EE7A48814D312CF4DA6@LIFEBOOK>
	<4B044C6F.5020105@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <4B0472AE.5060501@chello.nl>

Rich,

Here is another one.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lucas-L594-Pair-of-Insulation-Boots-576105-508162_W0QQitemZ190344710888QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2c516dcae8

Kees Oudesluijs

> Rich,
>
> An example, I do not know if these are the correct ones, but others 
> can be found.
>
> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lucas-488-Lamp-Rubbers-X-2_W0QQitemZ350278837738QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item518e3ee5ea 
>
>
> Rich C schreef:
>> Where can I find the rubber parking lamp boots and wire sleeve 
>> protection
>> tubes for Phase 2 BJ8 front parking lamps. The back side of these 
>> assemblies
>> are totally exposed being right in front of the front wheels. 
>> Originals are
>> shot and I need to find replacements. Nobody seems to list the full 
>> covering
>> boot that encloses the full assembly including ground sleeve.
>>
>> Rich Chrysler

From jstmorris at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 18 15:48:34 2009
From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:48:34 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Front Parking Lamp Boots BJ8
Message-ID: <349106.97767.qm@web30304.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi Rich;B  You indicate the it is a Phase 2 BJ8 that you are seeking front
lamp boots and wire sleeve for; hence a Lucas Model 691 with a BMC part number
of 52751D.B  [see attached bLucas Equipment Specificationsb file, page
7]B  From that, I believe the wire sleeve and boot would be part number
54573156. [see attached bFront Running Lights-L691b file]B 
B 
One option is Classic Bits eBay store at:
http://stores.ebay.com/Classic-BitsB  B and put bL691b in their store
search engine.B  You will get 4 b 6 hits.B B B 
B 
Another option is to check out Auto Electric Supplies at:
http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk ; specifically:
http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/384
B 
You may have to search further however, just to get the wire sleeve and boot;
it may not be sold separately.
B 
Good luck Rich.B 
--Scott
J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, B Murphy Lives

--- On Wed, 11/18/09, Rich C <richchrysler at quickclic.net> wrote: <<B  Where
can I find the rubber parking lamp boots and wire sleeve protection tubes for
Phase 2 BJ8 front parking lamps. The back side of these assemblies are totally
exposed being right in front of the front wheels. Originals are shot and I
need to find replacements. Nobody seems to list the full covering boot that
encloses the full assembly including ground sleeve. >>



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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 18 16:00:27 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:00:27 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] steering wheel
Message-ID: <173126440911181500s1840d5f4i3477bc50cbf21f4f@mail.gmail.com>

I have a chance to buy a NOS steering wheel for my BT7 for $200.00 US.
+25.00 shipping checked a number of the usual parts houses and no one listed
an OEM wheel. So my question is this....
good price or not.are the wheels the same for fixed and adjustable columns?
Mine is fixed.
Thanks
Started repairing the right rear dogleg today. Not as much rust as I feared.
1 fender down, three to go.....
-- 
I Erbs
Portland, OR

From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Wed Nov 18 16:11:01 2009
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:11:01 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] steering wheel
In-Reply-To: <173126440911181500s1840d5f4i3477bc50cbf21f4f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <173126440911181500s1840d5f4i3477bc50cbf21f4f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B047F05.6020708@earthlink.net>

The two wheels are different.

I Erbs wrote:
> I have a chance to buy a NOS steering wheel for my BT7 for $200.00 US.
> +25.00 shipping checked a number of the usual parts houses and no one listed
> an OEM wheel. So my question is this....
> good price or not.are the wheels the same for fixed and adjustable columns?
> Mine is fixed.
> Thanks
> Started repairing the right rear dogleg today. Not as much rust as I feared.
> 1 fender down, three to go.....

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 18 16:13:03 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:13:03 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] steering wheel
In-Reply-To: <173126440911181500s1840d5f4i3477bc50cbf21f4f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <173126440911181500s1840d5f4i3477bc50cbf21f4f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <173126440911181513k32638dcft9b13fdf86835b76d@mail.gmail.com>

Ok, so I no wknow the wheels are different, thanks to those who replied. It
is for  afixed wheel, which is good for me, next question is 200.00 a good
price? Dose anyone on the list have one for sale?
Thanks again

On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 3:00 PM, I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> I have a chance to buy a NOS steering wheel for my BT7 for $200.00 US.
> +25.00 shipping checked a number of the usual parts houses and no one listed
> an OEM wheel. So my question is this....
> good price or not.are the wheels the same for fixed and adjustable columns?
> Mine is fixed.
> Thanks
> Started repairing the right rear dogleg today. Not as much rust as I
> feared. 1 fender down, three to go.....
> --
> I Erbs
> Portland, OR
>



-- 
I Erbs
Portland, OR

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Wed Nov 18 16:14:00 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:14:00 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] steering wheel
References: <173126440911181500s1840d5f4i3477bc50cbf21f4f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <84EAEDCED9E54DA6AFE1508F16424B45@LIFEBOOK>

They don't yet make the correct non adjustable wheel. They got it half 
right. The ones available have the right non adjustable hub, but the size 
and spoke spacing is for the adjustable wheel. The non adjustable spokes 
should be grouped closer together at the outer rim, not with the wide 
spacing of the adjustable wheel.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "I Erbs" <eyera3 at gmail.com>
To: "healey help" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:00 PM
Subject: [Healeys] steering wheel


>I have a chance to buy a NOS steering wheel for my BT7 for $200.00 US.
> +25.00 shipping checked a number of the usual parts houses and no one 
> listed
> an OEM wheel. So my question is this....
> good price or not.are the wheels the same for fixed and adjustable 
> columns?
> Mine is fixed.
> Thanks
> Started repairing the right rear dogleg today. Not as much rust as I 
> feared.
> 1 fender down, three to go.....
> -- 
> I Erbs
> Portland, OR
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From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Wed Nov 18 16:18:18 2009
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:18:18 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] tarpaper & jute under AH100 carpets
Message-ID: <95F58FCEC35549ECB4E7EAB3C00215FE@tm>

Hello,

I am preparing to buy the jute (& maybe the tarpaper) for carpets, but am
wondering what type was the jute is it like:
http://tinyurl.com/yhedm9x ??
Or
http://tinyurl.com/yetj77v ??

Where in UK would it be possibly available?


Many thanks,

Tadek

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 18 16:29:38 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:29:38 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] carb cable conversion
Message-ID: <173126440911181529o66228e3ft815811a1d69ca24e@mail.gmail.com>

hello again,
Bought a cable conversion kit from the Nocks. It came with installation
instructions and drawings, but I could use some photos. Anyone have a set of
how it looks installed? please reply directly. Any issues with the overdrive
kickdown bypasssed?
Thanks

-- 
I Erbs
Portland, OR

From rnsdavies at verizon.net  Wed Nov 18 16:43:24 2009
From: rnsdavies at verizon.net (redlands ron davies)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:43:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] steering wheel
In-Reply-To: <173126440911181500s1840d5f4i3477bc50cbf21f4f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <155777.61211.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

I Erbs,
 
     You may already know this but, there are differences in a 100 wheels and
a 100-6 / 3000 wheels.  The spokes are closer together at the outer rim on a
100 and the blended in area is smaller.  Spoke width is about 3/4" on a 100
and 1 1/8" on a six at the rim.  I have both and just measured them.
 
Ron
BN2
BN2 - mod
BJ8 - phase one
AN5 

--- On Wed, 11/18/09, I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com> wrote:


From: I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Healeys] steering wheel
To: "healey help" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 3:00 PM


I have a chance to buy a NOS steering wheel for my BT7 for $200.00 US.
+25.00 shipping checked a number of the usual parts houses and no one listed
an OEM wheel. So my question is this....
good price or not.are the wheels the same for fixed and adjustable columns?
Mine is fixed.
Thanks
Started repairing the right rear dogleg today. Not as much rust as I feared..
1 fender down, three to go.....
--
I Erbs
Portland, OR
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From loftusdesign at cox.net  Wed Nov 18 17:52:36 2009
From: loftusdesign at cox.net (John Loftus)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:52:36 -0800
Subject: [Healeys]  Re: Odometer reset mechanism BJ8
Message-ID: <4B0496D4.8070405@cox.net>

Wes,

Here's a few pictures showing the knurled knob that attaches to the pin 
for a BJ7. I have also seen a longer extension made up of a coupler, 
tightly wound spring material and a knurled knob that came off a BJ8 
speedo. Let me know if you want a picture of that set up.

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

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

Cheers,
John

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed Nov 18 18:40:19 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:40:19 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] BN2 Heater color
In-Reply-To: <78D64A5E32954D1894A4603E16A8084D@tm>
References: <ff59076c0911180751y7e9c9e02k2641b2b92bd8bc65@mail.gmail.com>
	<78D64A5E32954D1894A4603E16A8084D@tm>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911181740n47c412d3kbdf1dd2dfe1763c8@mail.gmail.com>

yes, similar to what's used on alot of valve covers (even BMWs).

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 12:16 AM, Tadeusz Malkiewicz <
tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl> wrote:

> Kind of like on the Jaguar e-type V12 valve covers?..
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Alan Seigrist [mailto:healey.nut at gmail.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 4:51 PM
> To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN2 Heater color
>
> Yes.  Black krinkle coating, like lots of metal things in the 1950s...
>  Probably some old East German Cameras used the same type of
> coating...

From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com  Wed Nov 18 19:44:25 2009
From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:44:25 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] 67 BJ8 in the making
In-Reply-To: <f30ea5733d61a.4b042701@shaw.ca>
References: <f30ea5733d61a.4b042701@shaw.ca>
Message-ID: <BLU117-W19393C4329816240AED63BFA20@phx.gbl>

I put the Moss interior in my BN7 driver without instructions; Not as tough as
a BJ8 but not difficult. I cut the heat insulation using the Moss carpet as a
pattern then trimmed to fit. Not anywhere near Concours but again, I drive it
and only show it as a refurb in process. But, now to do the softtop...may need
help on that.



Richard of KY

1960 BN7 #440

> Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:55:29 -0500
> From: thomas3 at shaw.ca
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] 67 BJ8 in the making
>
> FINALLY - Thanks to many of YOU out there my carcass is up and running .It
started right up and after a few hesitant moves up and down the driveway (to
check brakes) I took it around the block. It ran and sounded great. Now I can
get on with outer panels and interior.
> has any one used the interior installation video from Moss? does it cover
BJ8s? is it worth the money
> I have boot material and carpet from Heritage
> thanks again
>
> Rick
> BJ8 in the making
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Wed Nov 18 21:36:34 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:36:34 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] tarpaper & jute under AH100 carpets
References: <95F58FCEC35549ECB4E7EAB3C00215FE@tm>
Message-ID: <A064839452774E4DBC212645179DB282@LIFEBOOK>

Tadek,

It is most like the http://tinyurl.com/yhedm9x but was half that thickness, 
which of course is not available.

Rich Chrysler


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tadeusz Malkiewicz" <tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:18 PM
Subject: [Healeys] tarpaper & jute under AH100 carpets


> Hello,
>
> I am preparing to buy the jute (& maybe the tarpaper) for carpets, but am
> wondering what type was the jute is it like:
> http://tinyurl.com/yhedm9x ??
> Or
> http://tinyurl.com/yetj77v ??
>
> Where in UK would it be possibly available?
>
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Tadek

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Thu Nov 19 00:54:18 2009
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:54:18 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] tarpaper & jute under AH100 carpets
In-Reply-To: <A064839452774E4DBC212645179DB282@LIFEBOOK>
Message-ID: <F1555608535243CA9087E99257751407@tm>

Rich,

Many thanks as always!

So, what do you use?...

I understand the carpet from Heritage comes without the jute?

Would you have some pictures where does the jute pads go?

Are these the correct fasteners?:
http://tinyurl.com/yfnf29b


Best Regards,

Tadek


-----Original Message-----
From: Rich C [mailto:richchrysler at quickclic.net] 
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 5:37 AM
To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] tarpaper & jute under AH100 carpets

Tadek,

It is most like the http://tinyurl.com/yhedm9x but was half that thickness, 
which of course is not available.

Rich Chrysler


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tadeusz Malkiewicz" <tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:18 PM
Subject: [Healeys] tarpaper & jute under AH100 carpets


> Hello,
>
> I am preparing to buy the jute (& maybe the tarpaper) for carpets, but am
> wondering what type was the jute is it like:
> http://tinyurl.com/yhedm9x ??
> Or
> http://tinyurl.com/yetj77v ??
>
> Where in UK would it be possibly available?
>
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Tadek

From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com  Thu Nov 19 01:06:47 2009
From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:06:47 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] tarpaper & jute under AH100 carpets
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Hello Tadek,
Here in Europe I have not seen restored cars using the "Concours Correct"
jute+tarpaper underfelt. And I have to say I am somewhat involved in the
Concours business here in Europe. We do not deduct any points when underfelt
is not to factory specification. So you might not find the right jute+tarpaper
on this side of the pond.
Most here use some kind of damping material (rubber based or so called
Dunlopillo) which does not soak the water when getting wet and helps to keep
heat out of the cockpit.
Think, if you want to have this Concours correct, you need to buy in the USA
and it is only for you to say you have everything to exact factory spec. But
it gives only sympathy points in our Concours competitions.

Josef Eckert
Konigswinter/GERMANY

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An: healeys at autox.team.net
Betreff: [Healeys] tarpaper & jute under AH100 carpets

Hello,

I am preparing to buy the jute (& maybe the tarpaper) for carpets, but am
wondering what type was the jute is it like:
http://tinyurl.com/yhedm9x ??
Or
http://tinyurl.com/yetj77v ??

Where in UK would it be possibly available?


Many thanks,

Tadek
_______

From scvc70 at epix.net  Thu Nov 19 08:33:37 2009
From: scvc70 at epix.net (Carr&Edwards)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:33:37 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] carb heat shield
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Thanks to all who replied directly to me -- turns out it wasn't a list post, 
it was in Norman's book (should have thought to look there first).

Sarah Carr
BN1 in PA



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Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:41 PM
Subject: [Healeys] carb heat shield


> Does anyone on the list remember a post giving directions for making an
> improved (larger) heat shield for the BN1/BN2???
>
> I remember instructions to put the pattern on a copier and enlarge it 
> until
> dimension A - B measured X --- but apparently I didn't save the email, and
> I've searched the archives using every combination of terms I can think 
> of,
> and I haven't been able to find it.
>
> (And thanks again to all those who sent me photos off-list of the carb 
> support
> brackets; they're truly better than words!)
>
>
> TIA,
> Sarah Carr
> BN1 in PA
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From price at advocateadvisors.com  Thu Nov 19 11:57:35 2009
From: price at advocateadvisors.com (R. Price Lindsay)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:57:35 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Dash Board & Dash Top Refurbishment
Message-ID: <8D4333A09700B046A4B0DCDF4A7DE55E4A3DD1@SERVER.acrea.local>

List -



In addition to having my BJ 8 repainted, I am going to refurbish my dash
board and dash top over the winter.  I have read much of the archives on
this and presume it will be a fairly straight forward process to remove
these from the car (I plan to do it prior to painting) and reassemble
them, however, if anyone has any tips I would be very grateful.  One
question I have - should I reassemble the refurbished parts with the
windshield in place or ask the painter not to install the windshield and
do it myself once I have installed the dash and top?  If I can do this
with the windshield in place and get the same weather seal and fit I
would prefer to do that (I'd hate to mess up a new paint job).



As always, thank you so much for your input and help!



Price Lindsay

67 BJ 8

From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Thu Nov 19 14:40:51 2009
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:40:51 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Dash Board & Dash Top Refurbishment
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References: <8D4333A09700B046A4B0DCDF4A7DE55E4A3DD1@SERVER.acrea.local>
Message-ID: <COL121-W178AE8317686AE963E392CA4A20@phx.gbl>

The dash can go in at any time but the padded topper goes in after the
wind-screen due to the center screw attachment at the center of the
wind-screen. What are you using to refinish the dash? Are you dipping or
brushing the clear coat onto the dash? I am at that point (almost).  The car
goes to the painter on Monday after my removing all the chrome and bits. I was
saving the dash 'till next winter. I have heard of dipping to get a nice flow
of polyurethane.
Rich Kahn

> Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:57:35 -0600
> From: price at advocateadvisors.com
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Dash Board & Dash Top Refurbishment
>
> List -
>
>
>
> In addition to having my BJ 8 repainted, I am going to refurbish my dash
> board and dash top over the winter.  I have read much of the archives on
> this and presume it will be a fairly straight forward process to remove
> these from the car (I plan to do it prior to painting) and reassemble
> them, however, if anyone has any tips I would be very grateful.  One
> question I have - should I reassemble the refurbished parts with the
> windshield in place or ask the painter not to install the windshield and
> do it myself once I have installed the dash and top?  If I can do this
> with the windshield in place and get the same weather seal and fit I
> would prefer to do that (I'd hate to mess up a new paint job).
>
>
>
> As always, thank you so much for your input and help!
>
>
>
> Price Lindsay
>
> 67 BJ 8
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From coll44 at msn.com  Thu Nov 19 15:12:56 2009
From: coll44 at msn.com (TERRY COLL)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:12:56 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
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I have also used MT90 and MTL in my BJ8 gearbox/overdrive.  Couldn't tell that
much difference in shifting between the two but I've decided to stay with the
MTL because of Nock's recommendation.  The MTL leaks a bit but I'm more
comfortable going with it as it has been recommended from their vast wealth of
experience.



Terry Coll  '64 BJ8

> From: Awgertoo at aol.com
> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:33:28 -0500
> To: Healey100M at gmail.com; healeydoc at sbcglobal.net
> CC: healeys at Autox.Team.Net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
>
> Again I am in 100% agreement with Randy. I have tried both the MTL and MT
> 90 in both my 100 and the Elva Courier (MGA transmission) and like the way
> the 90 feels. The shifting seems to be just a bit more positive and since
> I race the Elva I figure that heavier viscosity is a good thing to deal
> with higher transmission oil temps. And using Castrol in any grade many
> shifts were noisy and balky.
>
> Best--Michael Oritt
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From bighealey at astound.net  Thu Nov 19 16:19:48 2009
From: bighealey at astound.net (John Soderling)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:19:48 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Tranny/Overdrive Lub
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MT90 or MTL - I guess they both have advocates.  When I made the switch from 
20W-50 to Red Line about nine years ago, I called Red Lines headquarters 
(about 15 miles from my house) and talked to their applications engineer 
(who use to own a big Healey) and he recommended MT90 as best for the Healey 
transmission with overdrive.  That's what I've been using.
Vrooom vrooom,
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Cc: "austin healey" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 2:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2


>I have also used MT90 and MTL in my BJ8 gearbox/overdrive.  Couldn't tell 
>that
> much difference in shifting between the two but I've decided to stay with 
> the
> MTL because of Nock's recommendation.  The MTL leaks a bit but I'm more
> comfortable going with it as it has been recommended from their vast 
> wealth of
> experience.
>
>
>
> Terry Coll  '64 BJ8
>
>> From: Awgertoo at aol.com
>> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:33:28 -0500
>> To: Healey100M at gmail.com; healeydoc at sbcglobal.net
>> CC: healeys at Autox.Team.Net
>> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dave Dougan's overdrive part 2
>>
>> Again I am in 100% agreement with Randy. I have tried both the MTL and MT
>> 90 in both my 100 and the Elva Courier (MGA transmission) and like the 
>> way
>> the 90 feels. The shifting seems to be just a bit more positive and since
>> I race the Elva I figure that heavier viscosity is a good thing to deal
>> with higher transmission oil temps. And using Castrol in any grade many
>> shifts were noisy and balky.
>>
>> Best--Michael Oritt
>> --------------------------------------
>>
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From tjmorrio at colby.edu  Thu Nov 19 17:36:44 2009
From: tjmorrio at colby.edu (Thomas Morrione)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:36:44 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Dashboard restoring
Message-ID: <C72B4ECC.3B18%tjmorrio@colby.edu>

Richard and Price,

Price, I found that glove box side of mine in bad shape could be stripped to
the veneer using (carefully) a straight edged razor blade. I slid it under
the cracked finish at a slight angle and popped off sections of coating.
Similar picking at the other side doesn't seem to be working. So, decided
will sand off the finish on that side. Read the archives and looked on line
and don't want to peel old veneer off. For peeling see:

 www.healey6.com/Technical/Werner/Refinishing%20Dash.pdf

See also Envirotex on-line for more info re the epoxy (?) coating approach.
Haven't used this product but plan to. If anyone on the list has info about
this re: advisability please let me know.

PS - anyone have thoughts about longer term wear problems with top king
pin trunnion easy-steer bearing mod? I'm facing that possible option now.
(Long term is relative I know --I
don't buy green bananas anymore.)

Tom 65 BJ8 --"in process"

From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Thu Nov 19 17:58:18 2009
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:58:18 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 dash
Message-ID: <COL121-W6185605F897D25D2D62099A4A10@phx.gbl>

Yes, it is for a BJ8 dash. Its not in terrible shape. The PO refinished it but
to a low luster. I was planning to sand it down to the veneer and dip into
some kind of high gloss finish. I saw in the reference post that they POURED
it on. Sounds messy. I want to keep the original cause the last part of the
VIN is crayoned onto the back meaning it is factory original. I will check out
the enviro stuff mentioned. I didn't mean to hijack this thread as it was not
my question but it was timeley for me.
Thanks all
Rich Kahn

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From 2x2doc at gmail.com  Thu Nov 19 18:19:59 2009
From: 2x2doc at gmail.com (patrick williams)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:19:59 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Uprating early 3000 disk brakes
Message-ID: <1985923d0911191719h6461936cnd1055dcb7e8cdb2@mail.gmail.com>

A few years ago, Magnus Karlsson wrote an article in AH magazine on
upgrading early 3000's ( Girling 14 calipers to Girling M16 calipers).  The
advantage is that you get bigger calipers + pads.  The mounting holes are
spaced 3 1/2 in for both.   I found some M16 calipers dirt cheap on line (
they're off of early Mercury Capri's).  However the mounting bolts appear to
be 12 mm which is not the 7/16 in. for the girling 14.  My questions for the
list are:

   - Have others done this conversion?
   - what's your mounting bolt solution?  Custom make a bolt or sleeve the
   caliper?
   - Is the conversion worth it? with
   - Should you use early or later (BJ8) disks?
   - Thoughts or data on offsets  to center caliper on disk.Have others done
   this conversion?
   - If I sorted through this upgrade, would others be interested in it?

I realize that the fluid connection needs to be modified to metric but that
is pretty straightforward.
I'm also planning to install a brake booster into my car to improve overall
safety.
The collective wisdom of the list is appreciated.what's your mounting bolt
solution?  Custom make a bolt or sleeve the caliper?Have others done this
conversion?
Is it worth it?
Should you use early or later (BJ8) disks?
Is it worth it?
Should you use early or later (BJ8) disks?
Thanks.
Pat Williams in Huntsville, Alabama

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Nov 19 18:41:48 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:41:48 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Uprating early 3000 disk brakes
In-Reply-To: <1985923d0911191719h6461936cnd1055dcb7e8cdb2@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1985923d0911191719h6461936cnd1055dcb7e8cdb2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911191741y266cd009j29c686253c12679a@mail.gmail.com>

Patrick -

Perhaps you have gotten the wrong caliper.  I note that you say upgrading
the Girling M16.  M would suggest this is the metric version.  Girling 16
calipers, probably from a TR7 or Jag Mk II which used these calipers later
on - I would bet they use proper spacing and UNF threading on the brake
pipes.

Whether you use early discs or BJ8 discs is irrelevant, the offset of the
two are different so you have to use the one that works best.  Incidentally,
it seems the early discs are a little better if trying to source upgraded
discs because lots of companies make uprated early discs (i.e. slotted,
drilled, etc.).

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 9:19 AM, patrick williams <2x2doc at gmail.com> wrote:

> A few years ago, Magnus Karlsson wrote an article in AH magazine on
> upgrading early 3000's ( Girling 14 calipers to Girling M16 calipers).  The
> advantage is that you get bigger calipers + pads.  The mounting holes are
> spaced 3 1/2 in for both.   I found some M16 calipers dirt cheap on line (
> they're off of early Mercury Capri's).  However the mounting bolts appear
> to
> be 12 mm which is not the 7/16 in. for the girling 14.  My questions for
> the
> list are:
>
>   - Have others done this conversion?
>   - what's your mounting bolt solution?  Custom make a bolt or sleeve the
>   caliper?
>   - Is the conversion worth it? with
>   - Should you use early or later (BJ8) disks?
>   - Thoughts or data on offsets  to center caliper on disk.Have others done
>   this conversion?
>   - If I sorted through this upgrade, would others be interested in it?
>
> I realize that the fluid connection needs to be modified to metric but that
> is pretty straightforward.
> I'm also planning to install a brake booster into my car to improve overall
> safety.
> The collective wisdom of the list is appreciated.what's your mounting bolt
> solution?  Custom make a bolt or sleeve the caliper?Have others done this
> conversion?
> Is it worth it?
> Should you use early or later (BJ8) disks?
> Is it worth it?
> Should you use early or later (BJ8) disks?
> Thanks.
> Pat Williams in Huntsville, Alabama

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From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:46:10 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Contest 'winner' <G> !!!
In-Reply-To: <1985923d0911191719h6461936cnd1055dcb7e8cdb2@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1985923d0911191719h6461936cnd1055dcb7e8cdb2@mail.gmail.com>
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From bspidell at comcast.net  Thu Nov 19 18:54:18 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:54:18 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Dashboard restoring
In-Reply-To: <C72B4ECC.3B18%tjmorrio@colby.edu>
References: <C72B4ECC.3B18%tjmorrio@colby.edu>
Message-ID: <4B05F6CA.4050500@comcast.net>

re: "anyone have thoughts about longer term wear problems with top king 
pin trunnion easy-steer bearing mod?"

I've got close to 4K miles on mine with no problems.

bs


Thomas Morrione wrote:
> Richard and Price,
>
> Price, I found that glove box side of mine in bad shape could be stripped to
> the veneer using (carefully) a straight edged razor blade. I slid it under
> the cracked finish at a slight angle and popped off sections of coating.
> Similar picking at the other side doesn't seem to be working. So, decided
> will sand off the finish on that side. Read the archives and looked on line
> and don't want to peel old veneer off. For peeling see:
>
>  www.healey6.com/Technical/Werner/Refinishing%20Dash.pdf
>
> See also Envirotex on-line for more info re the epoxy (?) coating approach.
> Haven't used this product but plan to. If anyone on the list has info about
> this re: advisability please let me know.
>
> PS - anyone have thoughts about longer term wear problems with top king
> pin trunnion easy-steer bearing mod? I'm facing that possible option now.
> (Long term is relative I know --I
> don't buy green bananas anymore.)
>
> Tom 65 BJ8 --"in process"
>
>   
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

*******************************************************************

From kags at shaw.ca  Thu Nov 19 21:36:18 2009
From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:36:18 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Uprating early 3000 disk brakes
References: <1985923d0911191719h6461936cnd1055dcb7e8cdb2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <DFD9D240C06B4EAFA6528AB6D7E84D9B@computer>

Patrick:

If you want to upgrade to type 16 Girlings - (don't know about the Capri 
callipers) - the best way to do it in my opinion would be to convert the 
front end to BJ8 specs with salvaged BJ8 parts.  This would include the 
swivel axles, their associated dust covers (back plates), discs, callipers, 
bearings, plus other small bits.  The brake master cyl. should be changed to 
the BJ8 spec - 7/8" bore as well to have a properly balanced brake system, 
and as you plan, a servo (of the correct boost ratio) should be included. 
There is a safety issue if you attempt to mix and match brake parts, in my 
opinion.

A patient perusal of the factory parts list would show you exactly what 
parts were changed when the factory did the brake upgrade.  The best parts 
list for this would be the BJ7 BJ8 manual - the BJ7 has the same type 14 
calliper set up as your early 3000.  Be aware that the earlier brake set-up 
had a servo optional from sometime in the production run of the 3000 MKII BT 
/ BN7 through the BJ7, and then standard on the very first few BJ8's - and 
it's a different servo than the later one.  (both the servo and the brake 
master cyl. (5/8" bore) are matched to the type 14 calliper on the earlier 
car).

Is it worthwhile?  I have a BT7 tri-carb - no servo, and a late BJ8. 
Nothing wrong with the brakes on either car - admittedly, the BJ8 has better 
brakes.  Would I change the early car over - haven't so far - doubt that I 
ever would.  If you haven't already done so, try and drive a BJ8 for long 
enough to form an opinion.

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

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "patrick williams" <2x2doc at gmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 5:19 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Uprating early 3000 disk brakes


A few years ago, Magnus Karlsson wrote an article in AH magazine on
upgrading early 3000's ( Girling 14 calipers to Girling M16 calipers).  The
advantage is that you get bigger calipers + pads.  The mounting holes are
spaced 3 1/2 in for both.   I found some M16 calipers dirt cheap on line (
they're off of early Mercury Capri's).  However the mounting bolts appear to
be 12 mm which is not the 7/16 in. for the girling 14.  My questions for the
list are:

   - Have others done this conversion?
   - what's your mounting bolt solution?  Custom make a bolt or sleeve the
   caliper?
   - Is the conversion worth it? with
   - Should you use early or later (BJ8) disks?
   - Thoughts or data on offsets  to center caliper on disk.Have others done
   this conversion?
   - If I sorted through this upgrade, would others be interested in it?

I realize that the fluid connection needs to be modified to metric but that
is pretty straightforward.
I'm also planning to install a brake booster into my car to improve overall
safety.
The collective wisdom of the list is appreciated.what's your mounting bolt
solution?  Custom make a bolt or sleeve the caliper?Have others done this

From pieters at pt.lu  Fri Nov 20 01:09:59 2009
From: pieters at pt.lu (Pieter and Linda)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:09:59 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Dashboard restoring
In-Reply-To: <C72B4ECC.3B18%tjmorrio@colby.edu>
References: <C72B4ECC.3B18%tjmorrio@colby.edu>
Message-ID: <9D8F8CE9-52F1-47D7-8833-7C77950E4A34@pt.lu>

I have used Envirotex on woodworking projects and it is a fine  
product. However from memory I don't think it is very UV stable so may  
not be the best for a dash that is going to see a lot of sunlight. As  
to the trunnion bearing, mine have been in for about 7,000 pretty hard  
miles with no change in end float. They made a huge difference when  
using big tyres and a smaller steering wheel,
cheers
Pieter
On 20/11/2009, at 1:36 AM, Thomas Morrione wrote:

> Richard and Price,
>
> Price, I found that glove box side of mine in bad shape could be  
> stripped to
> the veneer using (carefully) a straight edged razor blade. I slid it  
> under
> the cracked finish at a slight angle and popped off sections of  
> coating.
> Similar picking at the other side doesn't seem to be working. So,  
> decided
> will sand off the finish on that side. Read the archives and looked  
> on line
> and don't want to peel old veneer off. For peeling see:
>
> www.healey6.com/Technical/Werner/Refinishing%20Dash.pdf
>
> See also Envirotex on-line for more info re the epoxy (?) coating  
> approach.
> Haven't used this product but plan to. If anyone on the list has  
> info about
> this re: advisability please let me know.
>
> PS - anyone have thoughts about longer term wear problems with top  
> king
> pin trunnion easy-steer bearing mod? I'm facing that possible option  
> now.
> (Long term is relative I know --I
> don't buy green bananas anymore.)
>
> Tom 65 BJ8 --"in process"
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From writeian at aol.com  Fri Nov 20 07:42:03 2009
From: writeian at aol.com (writeian at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:42:03 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 100M on ebay?
In-Reply-To: <4AF6224C.9070603@pacbell.net>
References: <d06.63b97eac.3825c570@aol.com>
	<4AF5B3AC.5010500@pacbell.net><F5AB4161-F8C7-4423-8789-284DB77B64BF@gmail.com>
	<4AF6224C.9070603@pacbell.net>
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M for Modified has been my assumption and thus 100M = 100Modified


In part because if M = Mans and 100M = 100Mans then the Le would be missing
and the French would dislike or damn me, an American, perhaps even more !




C'est La Vie !




At least we now know how to spell Le Mans, just like they do in France.

Back to more productive and less childish endeavors.

Bill
'53 Red Car ;-)

Randy Hicks wrote:
> Oh, just to further muddy the water, my Heritage Certificate states:
>
> "The B.M.I.H.T can confirm that this car is a genuine, factory built
> Austin Healey 100 M "Le Mans"."
>
> Le Mans being in quotes and a space between Le & Mans.
>
> Doesn't that help?  :-)
>
> Randy
>
> Randy Hicks
> '56 100M "Le Mans"
> '55 BN1 Dealer "Le Mans"
> '62 BN7 MkII
> '65 BJ8
> '53 MGTD
> Healey100M at gmail.com
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From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Nov 20 08:25:24 2009
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:25:24 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Uprating early 3000 disk brakes
In-Reply-To: <1985923d0911191719h6461936cnd1055dcb7e8cdb2@mail.gmail.com
  >
References: <1985923d0911191719h6461936cnd1055dcb7e8cdb2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <200911200725675.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Just a point about the calipers.
The P16 calipers that are a straight exchange with those used on 
Healeys are from Triumph TR4As, TR250s, and TR6s upt to mid 1972. 
Also MGCs used them. Later TR6s and Capris used the metric M16 
calipers. Within the group of P16 calipers are P16B which swap, 
except the component pistons and seals are not interchangable.
         Peter C
=
At 07:19 PM 11/19/2009, patrick williams wrote:
>A few years ago, Magnus Karlsson wrote an article in AH magazine on
>upgrading early 3000's ( Girling 14 calipers to Girling M16 calipers).  The
>advantage is that you get bigger calipers + pads.  The mounting holes are
>spaced 3 1/2 in for both.   I found some M16 calipers dirt cheap on line (
>they're off of early Mercury Capri's).  However the mounting bolts appear to
>be 12 mm which is not the 7/16 in. for the girling 14.  My questions for the
>list are:
<SNIP> 

From scvc70 at epix.net  Fri Nov 20 09:03:35 2009
From: scvc70 at epix.net (Carr&Edwards)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:03:35 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Holiday Cheer 101 - Bob Dylan Christmas album]
Message-ID: <7E344563F1474BECA10440D26D489554@computer624080>

----- Original Message -----
From: Carr&Edwards
To: sales at justbrits.com
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 10:57 AM
Subject: Re: Holiday Cheer 101 - Bob Dylan Christmas album]


Sorry, Ed, but "it ain't me, babe"  ---  I'm in Pennsylvania!  (But what great
imaginations the winners have....)

(The other) Sarah Carr
BN1 in PA




  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Shop at " Just Brits "
  To: Sarah Carr & Edwards
  Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 8:47 PM
  Subject: [Fwd: Holiday Cheer 101 - Bob Dylan Christmas album]


  CONGRATS, Sarah !!!!   LOL

  -------- Original Message -------- Subject:  Holiday Cheer 101 - Bob Dylan
Christmas album
        Date:  Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:05:37 -0800
        From:  Rick Feibusch <rfeibusch1 at gmail.com>
        To:  Venice Watchdawg <rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net>


  submitted by Don Scott of Calistoga, CA





  The Week contest




  Results: We asked you to come up with the title of a song Bob Dylan might
write for his upcoming Christmas album.


  FIRST PRIZE: Stuck Inside a Chimney with the Fat Man Blues Again
  Ermalinda R. White, Union, NJ (first of many similar entries)

  SECOND PRIZE: Oh The Ties, They Need Exchanging
  Bonnie Ingram, Leavenworth, KS

  THIRD PRIZE: He Ain't Real, Babe
  Sarah Carr, Cranston, RI

  HONORABLE MENTIONS:

  Blood Pudding On The Tracks
  Robert Martin, Riverton, UT

  Tangled Up in Lights.
  Susan Smith Jones, Peachtree City, GA (and others)

  Don't Think Twice, It's All White
  Graham Rice, Milford, PA

  Positively 34th Street
  William Lebzelter, Buffalo Grove, IL (and others)

  Sleigh, Lady, Sleigh
  Judy White, Milford, PA (and others)

  (I ain't gonna work for) Santa's Elves (no more).
  Barbara Capwell, Queen Creek, AZ

  Magi's Farm
  Ed De Lorenzo, Brooklyn (and others)

  Prancer is Glowin' in the Wind
  Cydnee Farmer, South Jordan, UT

  Stuck Behind the Reindeer with the Sleigh Bell Blues Again
  Seth Richard, Winter Springs, FL

  Stuck Inside My Bedroom Drinkin' Santa's Booze Again
  Cutler Barry, Palm Desert, CA

  White on White
  Donna Chenault, Decatur GA

  House of the Risin' Son
  Bonnie Ingram, Leavenworth, KS

  Hey Mr. Nazarene Man
  Steve Kaplan, St Louis Park, MN

  The Chimes They Are A-Clangin'
  Richard Carpenter, Danvers, MA (and others)

  Hark! The Herald Angels Mumble
  Bill Muse, Seattle

  Highway 61 Regifted
  Dan Coates, St. Louis, MO

  Santa was a Rolling Stone
  Sukie McCormick, Richmond, VA (and others)

  Knocking on Wal-Mart's Door
  Leslie Baker, Kenao, AK

  Layaway, Lady, Layaway.
  Tammis Dowling, Landenberg, PA

  Ballad of a Fat Man
  David Sward, Kensington, MD (and others)

  God Rest Ye Merry Zimmerman
  Michael Kay, Hartford, CT

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg]

From jobu53 at hotmail.com  Fri Nov 20 11:19:41 2009
From: jobu53 at hotmail.com (Dan)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:19:41 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Differential Capacity
Message-ID: <BLU144-W37B47942CC10624EA4C1D2DBA10@phx.gbl>

Can someone tell me what the oil capacity for the differential is? I have read
manuals and some say 3 pints and others say 3 1/2 pints. I would appreciate
any replies.

  Happy Thanksgiving to all the fine members and families of this list.

Dan Serrao
1963 BJ7
Fountain Hills, AZ

People who don't read the newspaper are uninformed, those who read the
newspaper are misinformed........ Mark Twain




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From kags at shaw.ca  Fri Nov 20 12:10:47 2009
From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:10:47 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Differential Capacity
References: <BLU144-W37B47942CC10624EA4C1D2DBA10@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <417DB2D5AFC14EE89CB823848200344A@computer>

Dan:

Factory manual says '3.6 US pints'.  2 of the usual bottles will do it with 
a bit left over - I guess they're US quart bottles (just under 1 litre here 
in Canada).

An a happy Thanksgiving to you in return, although us Canadians have long 
since digested the turkey - our Thanksgiving was in mid-October.

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

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dan" <jobu53 at hotmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 10:19 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Differential Capacity


Can someone tell me what the oil capacity for the differential is? I have 
read
manuals and some say 3 pints and others say 3 1/2 pints. I would appreciate
any replies.

  Happy Thanksgiving to all the fine members and families of this list.

Dan Serrao
1963 BJ7
Fountain Hills, AZ

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Fri Nov 20 12:29:01 2009
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:29:01 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Differential Capacity
In-Reply-To: <BLU144-W37B47942CC10624EA4C1D2DBA10@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU144-W37B47942CC10624EA4C1D2DBA10@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <0A574141A0B743398173FAA683872A53@oscar>

Fill to the bottom of the filler hole.
Dave

frogeye at porterscustom.com

Porter Customs   2909 Arno NE
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2  1959 AN5
Porter Custom Bicycles

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 www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
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http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff

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-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Dan
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 11:20 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Differential Capacity

Can someone tell me what the oil capacity for the differential is? I have
read
manuals and some say 3 pints and others say 3 1/2 pints. I would appreciate
any replies.

  Happy Thanksgiving to all the fine members and families of this list.

Dan Serrao
1963 BJ7
Fountain Hills, AZ

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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 20 12:42:17 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:42:17 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] inside rear fender
Message-ID: <173126440911201142u7a95e36ja5e0f821a77b9d17@mail.gmail.com>

can someone send me photos of the inside rear fender 4 seater BT7 We are
replacing the doglegs and would like a shot of how a complete one looks
like.
I am ordering a photo set from the Nocks, but need to see it sooner.
eyera3 at gmail.com


-- 
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Fri Nov 20 12:44:25 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:44:25 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Differential Capacity
In-Reply-To: <BLU144-W37B47942CC10624EA4C1D2DBA10@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU144-W37B47942CC10624EA4C1D2DBA10@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4B06F199.40500@chello.nl>

Fill untill overflow through the plug hole in the appr. middle of the 
rear cover.
Kees Oudesluijs


Dan schreef:
> Can someone tell me what the oil capacity for the differential is? I have read
> manuals and some say 3 pints and others say 3 1/2 pints. I would appreciate
> any replies.
>
>   Happy Thanksgiving to all the fine members and families of this list.
>
> Dan Serrao
> 1963 BJ7
> Fountain Hills, AZ
>
> People who don't read the newspaper are uninformed, those who read the
> newspaper are misinformed........ Mark Twain
>
>
>
>
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From westonkeyes at hotmail.com  Fri Nov 20 13:35:06 2009
From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com (Weston Keyes)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:35:06 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Wiper blades and dipper switch BJ8
Message-ID: <BAY114-W48341426A735477F4AEC37BAA10@phx.gbl>

Hello Folks,

   Thanks to all for the help with the odometer knob.

More questions:

1. I bought some new wiper arms and blades. On a BJ8 do they park on the right
or the left looking from the drivers seat. Mine is a right hand drive if that
makes any difference. My shafts move the blades from right to left looking
from the drivers seat. It seems obvious that they would park on the right but
it puts them high up on the glass not low like the pictures I have seen.

2. Is the late BJ8 dipper switch small and mounted on the top of the bracket.
I also have a bigger dip switch that mounts behind the bracket so the wires
aren't seen. I am told that is an earlier version. If it is mounted on the top
of the bracket than the wires would show?
Right?

Many thanks

Wes Keyes
York, Maine

PS I am nearly done with this nightmare. I hope to post a bunch of pictures on
the web and ask for you pros to comment on the correctness of assembly.

From info at atteanlodge.com  Fri Nov 20 14:35:59 2009
From: info at atteanlodge.com (Attean Lake Lodge)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:35:59 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] wiring problems
Message-ID: <26DD22AF8B2B42E2BF65C3322EE41AD9@PC1>

Hi List,
After a summer of work and no play today was supposed to be the big day when I
fired up the healey for the first time. Gassed her, checked everything again
and again and cranked her over,( I had done this before to get oil pressure)
not even a whimper came from her. I quickly ascertained there was no fire from
the coil, nor was there any going to it via the black & white wire from the
master switch, I have current in the b&w wire when it leaves the junction in
the trunk but none when it reaches the firewall junction, this is a brand new
loom as is everything else, petronix ignition, negative ground. Could that
wire be somehow broken between the trunk and engine compartments? Has anyone
else had such a problem? Many thanks as always.
Brad Holden
BJ8 in Jackman, Maine

From bspidell at comcast.net  Fri Nov 20 15:08:04 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:08:04 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] wiring problems
In-Reply-To: <26DD22AF8B2B42E2BF65C3322EE41AD9@PC1>
Message-ID: <721560214.5012001258754884071.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

The white/black wire that goes to the master switch is used to ground the points when the switch is 'off' with a points-ignition car. In this case, the only time you'd see current is with the ignition switch on and the points closed (it would pulse as you cranked the engine). When the master switch is turned to 'on,' the white/black switch will be an open circuit to the coil. 

Points switch primary ignition current to ground 'downstream' of the coil. A Pertronix will switch current to the coil 'upstream' of the coil, so you need an alternate path to ground. I used the white/black lead, but moved it on the master switch to the same terminal that switches the battery to ground. Works a treat. 

Did your Pertronix-switched ignition ever work (doesn't sound like it). 


bs 

-------------------------------- 
Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA 



Hi List, 
After a summer of work and no play today was supposed to be the big day when I 
fired up the healey for the first time. Gassed her, checked everything again 
and again and cranked her over,( I had done this before to get oil pressure) 
not even a whimper came from her. I quickly ascertained there was no fire from 
the coil, nor was there any going to it via the black & white wire from the 
master switch, I have current in the b&w wire when it leaves the junction in 
the trunk but none when it reaches the firewall junction, this is a brand new 
loom as is everything else, petronix ignition, negative ground. Could that 
wire be somehow broken between the trunk and engine compartments? Has anyone 
else had such a problem? Many thanks as always. 
Brad Holden 
BJ8 in Jackman, Maine 

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri Nov 20 15:19:08 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:19:08 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] wiring problems
In-Reply-To: <26DD22AF8B2B42E2BF65C3322EE41AD9@PC1>
References: <26DD22AF8B2B42E2BF65C3322EE41AD9@PC1>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911201419s3cd5d940w43c000ffcba0d22c@mail.gmail.com>

Brad -

Your battery switch has probably failed.  Disconnect the white/black
wire that goes to the trunk and I bet your car starts right up.  You
can leave that wire disconnected, no problem.

Alan

On 11/21/09, Attean Lake Lodge <info at atteanlodge.com> wrote:
> Hi List,
> After a summer of work and no play today was supposed to be the big day when
> I
> fired up the healey for the first time. Gassed her, checked everything again
> and again and cranked her over,( I had done this before to get oil pressure)
> not even a whimper came from her. I quickly ascertained there was no fire
> from
> the coil, nor was there any going to it via the black & white wire from the
> master switch, I have current in the b&w wire when it leaves the junction in
> the trunk but none when it reaches the firewall junction, this is a brand
> new
> loom as is everything else, petronix ignition, negative ground. Could that
> wire be somehow broken between the trunk and engine compartments? Has anyone
> else had such a problem? Many thanks as always.
> Brad Holden
> BJ8 in Jackman, Maine
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Fri Nov 20 15:23:52 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:23:52 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Differential Capacity
Message-ID: <c7f.4218857c.383870f8@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/20/2009 1:21:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
jobu53 at hotmail.com writes:

Can  someone tell me what the oil capacity for the differential is? I have  
read
manuals and some say 3 pints and others say 3 1/2 pints. I would  appreciate
any replies.




Dan--
 
I just filled mine and as I recall it took something over 1.5  quarts--I 
use a pump so cannot attest to the exact amount, but if you really  care 
simply fill, drain and measure.

From austin.healey at gmail.com  Fri Nov 20 16:19:22 2009
From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:19:22 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Differential Capacity
In-Reply-To: <c7f.4218857c.383870f8@aol.com>
References: <c7f.4218857c.383870f8@aol.com>
Message-ID: <B279EED0-D7D4-4137-BAC1-5F69C7AF5960@gmail.com>

3 Imperial pints = 3.6 US pints
So if you have a US book it says 3; a UK book says 3.5 or 3.6

Sent from my iPhone

On 21/11/2009, at 9:23 AM, Awgertoo at aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 11/20/2009 1:21:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> jobu53 at hotmail.com writes:
>
> Can  someone tell me what the oil capacity for the differential is?  
> I have
> read
> manuals and some say 3 pints and others say 3 1/2 pints. I would   
> appreciate
> any replies.
>
>
>
>
> Dan--
>
> I just filled mine and as I recall it took something over 1.5   
> quarts--I
> use a pump so cannot attest to the exact amount, but if you really   
> care
> simply fill, drain and measure.
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri Nov 20 16:47:19 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:47:19 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Differential Capacity
In-Reply-To: <B279EED0-D7D4-4137-BAC1-5F69C7AF5960@gmail.com>
References: <c7f.4218857c.383870f8@aol.com>
	<B279EED0-D7D4-4137-BAC1-5F69C7AF5960@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911201547w612bccd2n5609f6bc5c0e3472@mail.gmail.com>

Chris, mate,

Your pommy measurements are all off.  Us yanks would be 3.6 pints to
the UK 3.  Add to that US 2% beer, means you'd have to drink a whole
six pack in the US to get the same punch in one pint at the London
Hotel in Balmain.



On 11/21/09, Chris Dimmock <austin.healey at gmail.com> wrote:
> 3 Imperial pints = 3.6 US pints
> So if you have a US book it says 3; a UK book says 3.5 or 3.6
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 21/11/2009, at 9:23 AM, Awgertoo at aol.com wrote:
>
>> In a message dated 11/20/2009 1:21:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
>> jobu53 at hotmail.com writes:
>>
>> Can  someone tell me what the oil capacity for the differential is?
>> I have
>> read
>> manuals and some say 3 pints and others say 3 1/2 pints. I would
>> appreciate
>> any replies.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Dan--
>>
>> I just filled mine and as I recall it took something over 1.5
>> quarts--I
>> use a pump so cannot attest to the exact amount, but if you really
>> care
>> simply fill, drain and measure.
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From austin.healey at gmail.com  Fri Nov 20 16:49:24 2009
From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:49:24 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Wiper blades and dipper switch BJ8
In-Reply-To: <BAY114-W48341426A735477F4AEC37BAA10@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY114-W48341426A735477F4AEC37BAA10@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <7AC51E2F-F31B-413C-9EA2-0E2CC4979BC1@gmail.com>

RHD cars have the wipers park on the right. LHD cars have the wipers  
park on the Left.
If the wipers park on the "wrong" side, it's usually because the car  
has been converted. Many Australian healeys started life as US cars,  
and were converted to RHD. Genuine RHD 3000's were only about 20 - 30  
% of production.

Sent from my iPhone

On 21/11/2009, at 7:35 AM, Weston Keyes <westonkeyes at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Hello Folks,
>
>   Thanks to all for the help with the odometer knob.
>
> More questions:
>
> 1. I bought some new wiper arms and blades. On a BJ8 do they park on  
> the right
> or the left looking from the drivers seat. Mine is a right hand  
> drive if that
> makes any difference. My shafts move the blades from right to left  
> looking
> from the drivers seat. It seems obvious that they would park on the  
> right but
> it puts them high up on the glass not low like the pictures I have  
> seen.
>
> 2. Is the late BJ8 dipper switch small and mounted on the top of the  
> bracket.
> I also have a bigger dip switch that mounts behind the bracket so  
> the wires
> aren't seen. I am told that is an earlier version. If it is mounted  
> on the top
> of the bracket than the wires would show?
> Right?
>
> Many thanks
>
> Wes Keyes
> York, Maine
>
> PS I am nearly done with this nightmare. I hope to post a bunch of  
> pictures on
> the web and ask for you pros to comment on the correctness of  
> assembly.
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Fri Nov 20 17:20:36 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:20:36 EST
Subject: [Healeys] 100 Cams
Message-ID: <d0d.66015752.38388c54@aol.com>

I have two 100 cams that I dug out of a storage bin.
 
Measuring the lobes on the first one I get the following profile  (starting 
with Exhaust Valve #1 and proceeding back):
 
Exhaust 1: 1.375
Intake 1:     1.404
Intake 2:     1.384
Exhaust 2:  1.387
Exhaust 3:  1.328
Intake 3:     1.399
Intake 4:     1.391
Exhaust 4:  1.364    
 
 
Measuring the lobes on the second one I get the following profile:
 
Exhaust 1:    1.451
Intake 1:        1.440
Intake 2:        1.443
Exhaust 2:     1.451
Exhaust 3:     1.445
Intake 3:        1.426
Intake 4:        1.441
Exhaust 4:     1.429 
 
Can either of these cams be reground?  FWIW the second one was an  
Iskenderian Cam (I think a T-3) put in by the original owner.  The first  one was 
the stock cam that he replaced with the Isky.
 
All opinions appreciated.
 
Best--Michael Oritt       

From ah53 at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 21 06:17:40 2009
From: ah53 at yahoo.com (jomar healey)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:17:40 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Engine Rebuild
Message-ID: <513312.5017.qm@web31505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

As some of you know last year I spun a bearing on my return from Encounter in
Carlyle Pa. in #923
I am finally over the anger of my stupidity, long story, and with the help on
my son in law, Mike, pulled the engine a week ago.
  Here's what we have.  The engine was .030 over already.  The crank will need
to be ground as the #2 rod bearing is now part of the crank journal.  The #8
lobe on the cam is shot.
  My options:  The machine shop suggests going .060 over.  If I do this I was
going to use DW pistons. or.... I can get a set of NOS standard pistons and
sleeve to that size or... Can I sleeve to .030 and reuse my old pistons?  I
don't mind keeping the car low/90hp.  I enjoy the driving difference between
it and the 100M.
  Unfortunately I can't seem to find a new stock grind cam.  Everyone seems to
offer only a performance version.  This to some degree negates my desire to
keep the car "stock".
  Any thoughts and observations from the groups intelligence are appreciated.

Joe
BN1 #923 Coronet Cream
BN2 100M
BJ8 The Blue Baby as per wife and kid

From glemon at neb.rr.com  Sat Nov 21 09:00:36 2009
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:00:36 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Engine Rebuild
In-Reply-To: <513312.5017.qm@web31505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <513312.5017.qm@web31505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <8A60821A244A41848253B5DEEF00EA31@GregPC>

Joe, I went through a similar process on my 100 rebuild, the liners were 
pitted, and my options were to go .060" over or get the block sleeved to 
stock, in fact I had already purchased the sleaves.  My machinist who I came 
to trust suggested the would be the better choice and I went that route, I 
could only find pistons from England, but I do not believe they were DW, but 
one of the major Healey suppliers over there, they were 8.5/1 pistons. if 
you want the name of the supplier I may stlll be able to dig it up.

I had my cam reground to M spec by Delta Cams, who also resurfaced my 
lifters, but if you prefer new all I will add is that the M spec cam is not 
at all radical and has a smooth idle and does not detract from the low end 
torquey character of the motor, and I used this set up with the stock carbs 
and intake set-up as it sounds like you may be considering (?).

Good Luck

Greg Lemon 

From willig at wtnet.de  Sat Nov 21 13:48:33 2009
From: willig at wtnet.de (T+ B Willig)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:48:33 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Steering cednter Rod BN1 -BN2 difference
Message-ID: <000301ca6aeb$fdb29b00$f917d100$@de>

Can someone out there tell me what the difference is between a BN1 steering
center rod and a BN2 center rod?

 

Thank 

 

 

Thomas Willig

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sat Nov 21 14:32:19 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:32:19 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Speedometer Angle Drive
Message-ID: <4B085C63.3070008@comcast.net>

Anybody taken these apart and reassembled?  Any tech articles and/or 
websites on how to accomplish this?  It's not obvious or even apparent 
how this can be done, or if it's even possible.

TIA,
Bob

-- 
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

*******************************************************************

From peter at nosimport.com  Sat Nov 21 14:54:03 2009
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:54:03 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Speedometer Angle Drive
In-Reply-To: <4B085C63.3070008@comcast.net>
References: <4B085C63.3070008@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <200911211354736.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Bob, I used to rebuild these. Find a small socket that fits over the 
cable and is the diameter of the steel slug that holds the cable bit. 
Tap it with a hammer and the gear, shims and core plug will all drop 
out. When you reassemble, you'll dimple the housing to hold the core plug in.

Are you going to repair a broken cable?

Peter  C
==
At 03:32 PM 11/21/2009, Bob Spidell wrote:
>Anybody taken these apart and reassembled?  Any tech articles and/or 
>websites on how to accomplish this?  It's not obvious or even 
>apparent how this can be done, or if it's even possible.
>
>TIA,
>Bob

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sat Nov 21 15:03:34 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:03:34 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Speedometer Angle Drive
In-Reply-To: <200911211354736.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <4B085C63.3070008@comcast.net>
	<200911211354736.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <4B0863B6.3030704@comcast.net>

Hi Peter,

Sort of.  I have two drives (thanks hmj), each with some parts missing 
or broken.  I'm hoping to make one good one out of them.

I've heard of people lubricating these, but I can't for the life of me 
figure out how to do it (unless you just drop oil in from either end).

bs


Peter Caldwell wrote:
> Bob, I used to rebuild these. Find a small socket that fits over the 
> cable and is the diameter of the steel slug that holds the cable bit. 
> Tap it with a hammer and the gear, shims and core plug will all drop 
> out. When you reassemble, you'll dimple the housing to hold the core 
> plug in.
>
> Are you going to repair a broken cable?
>
> Peter  C
> ==
> At 03:32 PM 11/21/2009, Bob Spidell wrote:
>> Anybody taken these apart and reassembled?  Any tech articles and/or 
>> websites on how to accomplish this?  It's not obvious or even 
>> apparent how this can be done, or if it's even possible.
>>
>> TIA,
>> Bob
>
>


-- 
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

*******************************************************************

From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov 21 16:04:30 2009
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:04:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Steering cednter Rod BN1 -BN2 difference
In-Reply-To: <000301ca6aeb$fdb29b00$f917d100$@de>
Message-ID: <567521.82878.qm@web83306.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

If you down load our Rare and Hard to Find Parts Catalog and look on page 19
you will have your answer ... Norman Nock
  www.BritishCarSpecialists.Com

  check our catalogs now on line

TECH TALK BOOK SAMPLE PAGES ON LINE
British Car Specialist
2060 N Wilson Way
Stockton CA95205     209 948 8767 ***
--- On Sat, 11/21/09, T+ B Willig <willig at wtnet.de> wrote:

From: T+ B Willig <willig at wtnet.de>
Subject: [Healeys] Steering cednter Rod BN1 -BN2 difference
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009, 12:48 PM

Can someone out there tell me what the difference is between a BN1 steering
center rod and a BN2 center rod?



Thank





Thomas Willig
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

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From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Sat Nov 21 16:24:04 2009
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:24:04 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W349CADDA3D8BB710D17A98B8A80@phx.gbl>
References: <751d05480911130841r202000b6ibf84da8e9439b151@mail.gmail.com>,
	<1835312991.2290851258132333914.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<BAY112-W349CADDA3D8BB710D17A98B8A80@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <06ca01ca6b01$b76a3250$263e96f0$@net>

Actually, Coloramic holds the copywrite for the Pikovnik book. Think that
they are one and the same.

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 robertduquette at sympatico.ca
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 1:09 PM
To: Healeys
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW

This is the book that you refer to, right?

http://www.coloramic.com/britcars.htm

http://www.coloramic.com/articles/ahcgtext.htm

http://www.coloramic.com/articles/hlyclrs.htm



There are 2 ICI codes for OEW according to this.

( There is also a Pale Ivory. )



OEW is your battle.  My interest when I found this site, was the Carmen Red
and the Carmine Red with the same Mfg Code and different ICI codes.



Battle on.



> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:12:13 +0000
>
> IIRC--the book's at home--Pikovnic lists two whites for BN1s and BN2s: OEW
and Ivory (Pale or White I don't recall--think Pale). I'll check tonight,
but
I believe they were different color codes (the paint chips were perceptibly
different).
>
> So, the answer is: there were two 'whites' for the 100s, and one--known
either as OE or Ivory--for the 6-cyl cars?
>
>
> bs
>
> --------------------------------
> Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA

From 63ahbj7 at comcast.net  Sat Nov 21 16:48:25 2009
From: 63ahbj7 at comcast.net (63ahbj7)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:48:25 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW
In-Reply-To: <06ca01ca6b01$b76a3250$263e96f0$@net>
References: <751d05480911130841r202000b6ibf84da8e9439b151@mail.gmail.com>,
	<1835312991.2290851258132333914.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<BAY112-W349CADDA3D8BB710D17A98B8A80@phx.gbl>
	<06ca01ca6b01$b76a3250$263e96f0$@net>
Message-ID: <4B087C49.9000607@comcast.net>

<<Actually, Coloramic holds the copywrite for the Pikovnik 
book. Think that
they are one and the same.>>

Correct, John.

Ed

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 21 19:34:56 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:34:56 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW
In-Reply-To: <06ca01ca6b01$b76a3250$263e96f0$@net>
References: <751d05480911130841r202000b6ibf84da8e9439b151@mail.gmail.com>
	<1835312991.2290851258132333914.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<BAY112-W349CADDA3D8BB710D17A98B8A80@phx.gbl>
	<06ca01ca6b01$b76a3250$263e96f0$@net>
Message-ID: <173126440911211834w76f2d2d0t31efc1ae785676cc@mail.gmail.com>

I see from the chart     http://www.coloramic.com/articles/hlyclrs.htm
that there were a number of reds. which one was used on an early BT7 and
does anyone have color samples for me to look at?

never cease to be amazed at what info is now available so easily from this
list....
Thanks

On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 3:24 PM, John Sims <ahbn6 at verizon.net> wrote:

> Actually, Coloramic holds the copywrite for the Pikovnik book. Think that
> they are one and the same.
>
> 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 robertduquette at sympatico.ca
> Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 1:09 PM
> To: Healeys
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW
>
> This is the book that you refer to, right?
>
> http://www.coloramic.com/britcars.htm
>
> http://www.coloramic.com/articles/ahcgtext.htm
>
> http://www.coloramic.com/articles/hlyclrs.htm
>
>
>
> There are 2 ICI codes for OEW according to this.
>
> ( There is also a Pale Ivory. )
>
>
>
> OEW is your battle.  My interest when I found this site, was the Carmen Red
> and the Carmine Red with the same Mfg Code and different ICI codes.
>
>
>
> Battle on.
>
>
>
> > Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:12:13 +0000
> >
> > IIRC--the book's at home--Pikovnic lists two whites for BN1s and BN2s:
> OEW
> and Ivory (Pale or White I don't recall--think Pale). I'll check tonight,
> but
> I believe they were different color codes (the paint chips were perceptibly
> different).
> >
> > So, the answer is: there were two 'whites' for the 100s, and one--known
> either as OE or Ivory--for the 6-cyl cars?
> >
> >
> > bs
> >
> > --------------------------------
> > Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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Portland, OR

From f9cougar at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 21 19:38:14 2009
From: f9cougar at yahoo.com (john close)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:38:14 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Brake Relay/3rd Brake Light Troubles
Message-ID: <161975.93246.qm@web112010.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Hi Guys - Recently was rear-ended. I have a good body shop, and they did a
great job on the bodywork and paint, As I left the car off, though, I said to
myself, "bet they'll screw up the wiring." Well, they did, along with
buggering up the fuel sender, which is the easy part to fix. I don't know why
they couldn't just hook it as I  had it labeled, but they didn't like the
relay and took it out. Then they did a half-assed job of re-wiring it.
 
Ya, I know, take it back, but are you kidding? They did enough damage already.
Anyhow, I spent a frustrating day trying to put things back in order, but it's
still FUBAR. I think I can end my troubles by... getting drunk - naah just
kidding - I'd never do that...  No,I think it's where to connect the wire from
the flasher relay box, terminal 5. I don't know where that sucker would go.
Please send help, Relay Experts.  - Thanks - JRC

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Sat Nov 21 21:05:16 2009
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:05:16 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW
In-Reply-To: <173126440911211834w76f2d2d0t31efc1ae785676cc@mail.gmail.com>
References: <751d05480911130841r202000b6ibf84da8e9439b151@mail.gmail.com>
	<1835312991.2290851258132333914.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<BAY112-W349CADDA3D8BB710D17A98B8A80@phx.gbl>
	<06ca01ca6b01$b76a3250$263e96f0$@net>
	<173126440911211834w76f2d2d0t31efc1ae785676cc@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <06d501ca6b29$0038e400$00aaac00$@net>

According to the Pikovnik book there were two reds - Colorado Red RD.02 (ICI
- 3742) and Reno Red (RD.14 ICI - 3000) Reno Red is darker than Colorado
Red. 

 

John Sims, BN6

Aberdeen, NJ

 

http://www.healey6.com

 

From: I Erbs [mailto:eyera3 at gmail.com] 
Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:35 PM
To: John Sims
Cc: robertduquette at sympatico.ca; Healeys
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW

 

I see from the chart     http://www.coloramic.com/articles/hlyclrs.htm
that there were a number of reds. which one was used on an early BT7 and
does anyone have color samples for me to look at?

never cease to be amazed at what info is now available so easily from this
list....
Thanks

On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 3:24 PM, John Sims <ahbn6 at verizon.net> wrote:

Actually, Coloramic holds the copywrite for the Pikovnik book. Think that
they are one and the same.

John Sims, BN6
Aberdeen, NJ

http://www.healey6.com

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Sat Nov 21 21:07:14 2009
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:07:14 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Brake Relay/3rd Brake Light Troubles
In-Reply-To: <161975.93246.qm@web112010.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <161975.93246.qm@web112010.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <06da01ca6b29$463833c0$d2a89b40$@net>

See:

http://www.healey6.com/Technical/Modifications%20to%20Healey%20wiring.pdf

for the way I did it.

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: Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:38 PM
To: Healeys
Subject: [Healeys] Brake Relay/3rd Brake Light Troubles

Hi Guys - Recently was rear-ended. I have a good body shop, and they did a
great job on the bodywork and paint, As I left the car off, though, I said
to
myself, "bet they'll screw up the wiring." Well, they did, along with
buggering up the fuel sender, which is the easy part to fix. I don't know
why
they couldn't just hook it as I  had it labeled, but they didn't like the
relay and took it out. Then they did a half-assed job of re-wiring it.

Ya, I know, take it back, but are you kidding? They did enough damage
already.
Anyhow, I spent a frustrating day trying to put things back in order, but
it's
still FUBAR. I think I can end my troubles by... getting drunk - naah just
kidding - I'd never do that...  No,I think it's where to connect the wire
from
the flasher relay box, terminal 5. I don't know where that sucker would go.
Please send help, Relay Experts.  - Thanks - JRC
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

You are subscribed as ahbn6 at verizon.net

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From steveg at abrazosdata.com  Sat Nov 21 21:19:04 2009
From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Steve=20B.=20Gerow?=)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:19:04 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?Exhaust_hanger_in_compression?=
Message-ID: <20091122041904.8801.qmail@hoster902.com>

Following up on some ideas expressed here, I redid my broken exhaust hangers today. The rear one I changed to act in compression rather than tension, in order to provide additional safety in the event of rubber failure.

Pic at: http://www.pbase.com/stevegerow/image/119598505


-- 
Steve Gerow
Pasadena, CA
BN6

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 21 21:29:05 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:29:05 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] tranny tunnel arm rest pattern
Message-ID: <173126440911212029q7f478d4bu46ccb5d8a20cc09d@mail.gmail.com>

Hey,
Anyone have a pattern to make a center armrest? I'd like to have one made
for my BT7 side shift.
Thanks

-- 
I Erbs
Portland, OR

From jtrifari at comcast.net  Sat Nov 21 21:53:24 2009
From: jtrifari at comcast.net (John Trifari)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:53:24 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Brake Relay/3rd Brake Light Troubles
In-Reply-To: <06da01ca6b29$463833c0$d2a89b40$@net>
References: <161975.93246.qm@web112010.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
	<06da01ca6b29$463833c0$d2a89b40$@net>
Message-ID: <000101ca6b2f$b942fb10$2bc8f130$@net>

A better way to do this on cars with relays is to use an AND gate (also
called a logic circuit).  There are two inputs and one output.  Inputs
connect to the brake lamp leads at the rear lights.  Output feeds to the
third brake light.  The brake light goes on only when you have two inputs
(ie from both brake lamps), eliminating the problem of a flashing brake
light when you use the directionals.  Advantages:  You are running wires in
the trunk--no need to run a wire off the relay and back to the rear end.  I
got the logic circuit for my set up on the BN1 from JC Whitney (part number
XM 138974--$6.49).  It's about 2x2x1 inches and fits easily in the trunk.
John Trifari  Golden Gate Austin Healey Club 
ay
-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of John Sims
Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 8:07 PM
To: 'john close'; 'Healeys'
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Relay/3rd Brake Light Troubles

See:

http://www.healey6.com/Technical/Modifications%20to%20Healey%20wiring.pdf

for the way I did it.

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: Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:38 PM
To: Healeys
Subject: [Healeys] Brake Relay/3rd Brake Light Troubles

Hi Guys - Recently was rear-ended. I have a good body shop, and they did a
great job on the bodywork and paint, As I left the car off, though, I said
to
myself, "bet they'll screw up the wiring." Well, they did, along with
buggering up the fuel sender, which is the easy part to fix. I don't know
why
they couldn't just hook it as I  had it labeled, but they didn't like the
relay and took it out. Then they did a half-assed job of re-wiring it.

Ya, I know, take it back, but are you kidding? They did enough damage
already.
Anyhow, I spent a frustrating day trying to put things back in order, but
it's
still FUBAR. I think I can end my troubles by... getting drunk - naah just
kidding - I'd never do that...  No,I think it's where to connect the wire
from
the flasher relay box, terminal 5. I don't know where that sucker would go.
Please send help, Relay Experts.  - Thanks - JRC
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From f9cougar at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 21 22:58:54 2009
From: f9cougar at yahoo.com (john close)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:58:54 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Relay/3rd Brake Light
Message-ID: <480670.98396.qm@web112019.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Hi again - I didn't make my sitch clear enough. In order to have brighter brake lights, I have an additional relay in the trunk which is powered directly from the battery. I need advice on how to wire that to brake lights ,3rd brake light and the front flasher box. Can anyone help? Maybe send a diagram? - Thanks - JRC

From info at atteanlodge.com  Sun Nov 22 09:22:46 2009
From: info at atteanlodge.com (Attean Lake Lodge)
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:22:46 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] wiring problem solved
Message-ID: <B8009371CCDB415C93AFEB466C0DDD66@PC1>

Many thanks to all who responded to the problem I was having with the
black/white wire coming from the trunk switch, I did disconnect the wire but I
still was not getting current to the coil thru the white ignition wire, I
assumed it was the starter switch but that checked out O.K. After a few hours
of checking and re-checking my connections I simply ran a jumper wire from the
switch to the coil and voila! My healey roared to life for the first time I
have owned it and the first time in over 30 years, a little tuning is now in
order to be expected. Keep in mind that the wiring loom is brand new but that
white ignition wire has no connectivity.
Brad Holden
BJ8 in Jackman, Maine

From ampole at hotmail.com  Sun Nov 22 10:30:19 2009
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:30:19 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] wiring problem solved
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Brad



Did you by any chance change to negative earth and have your tacho rebuilt
(probably a rvi or electronic conversion instead of the looped wire)?



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From helyjohn at cablespeed.com  Sun Nov 22 13:29:21 2009
From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder)
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:29:21 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Engine Mount
Message-ID: <CD8596B3CD2E4D158B4FF6C1BC92A880@FRED>

I need to buy a good, used "Frame Mounting Bracket" (Moss Term) for a 3000
engine..  This is the part of the engine mount that bolts to the frame.  One
of mine is missing one of the reinforcing plates that goes up the inside and
under the bottom.  See Item # 117 on page 10 of the Moss catalog.

John Snyder
1959 BN7

From helyjohn at cablespeed.com  Sun Nov 22 13:33:19 2009
From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder)
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:33:19 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Engine Mount
Message-ID: <352AF24D5F4A4B68B08A6386F0E061B1@FRED>

Sorry, I used a wrong word in part description.  It should read FRONT Mounting
Bracket.  John Snyder

----- Original Message -----
From: John Snyder
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:29 PM
Subject: Engine Mount


I need to buy a good, used "Frame Mounting Bracket" (Moss Term) for a 3000
engine..  This is the part of the engine mount that bolts to the frame.  One
of mine is missing one of the reinforcing plates that goes up the inside and
under the bottom.  See Item # 117 on page 10 of the Moss catalog.

John Snyder
1959 BN7

From ekiessling at sbcglobal.net  Sun Nov 22 15:42:58 2009
From: ekiessling at sbcglobal.net (edward kiessling)
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:42:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] thank you
Message-ID: <671071.53621.qm@web180115.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Heather - So good to hear from you and oh my God Jaci or how ever she spells
her new name did email me, I was blown over.   Now if you could just visit
Kuzia.............only kidding, so glad you were able to visit Jackie and so
excited to hear that you were at the RED CARPET as Todd's show won an emmy. 
Dying for more details.  Martha, Pat and I spent a week-end in VT  two weeks
ago, and had such a great time enjoying old stories.  I did see Sue Tooley a
couple of weeks ago as she was visiting her daughter Diane who has moved back
to NY.
Spent the day in Stamford with three grands at the pre-Thanksgiving day
parade.  Really nice and such a beautifuol sunny day, they loved it.
All is
well here, still working my a-- off but think the end is near.  Ready to go
parttime and not an option where I am, but I do enjoy having benefits which
all dry up when I leave.  Best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving and do keep in
touch.  Have you seen Arlene lately? XXOO Elissa

From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Sun Nov 22 16:42:00 2009
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:42:00 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] Engine block drain tap.
Message-ID: <000001ca6bcd$637bb5c0$2a732140$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>

Hi, I'm still taking advantage of the increased access to the front areas of
my MkII BT7 whilst the grille, radiator etc etc is out. Now I'm thinking
ahead to when I refill and flush the system.
Flushing, I suppose, must work best if one can open and close the drain tap
on the block?? (The one under the manifolds).

I can get at it from the front. Not 100% easily, but OK by Healey standards.
Underneath would be tricky unless I can get the car up a good bit higher.

I grabbed the brass lever, with my hand, and it sheared off at once. Before
I'd even put the slightest pressure on it. Almost like it had been super
glued on.

The situation is plainly not irretrievable....it's shut and it doesn't leak.
But I would like to fix it. I've fixed up the radiator valve/tap and the
heater one likewise.

This one appears to screw straight into the block and not to want to screw
straight out again, albeit nearly 50 yrs later!

How to get it out? I put a nice long spanner on it and I could feel the
brass burring before I put much leverage on it.
I'd not have thought that heat's an option with the fuel and brake lines so
close. In fact, I'm ruling it out here and now. Penetrating oil and more
work with the spanner?

I haven't looked closely at it just now....but has anyone tried taking the
cone shaped tap part out of the valve body and then sliding a long socket
onto the hex(?) section? That would be very fiddly....getting the split pin
out would be hell. I'd most likely file it flush on both sides and keeping
tapping until it popped through the washer. But an awful prospect.

Or, what else have you done that might work for me?

(I've got 6 branch pipes that sweep backwards so I think I may have more
access than some of you may have experienced).

Simon

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Sun Nov 22 16:53:54 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:53:54 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW
References: <751d05480911130841r202000b6ibf84da8e9439b151@mail.gmail.com><1835312991.2290851258132333914.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net><BAY112-W349CADDA3D8BB710D17A98B8A80@phx.gbl><06ca01ca6b01$b76a3250$263e96f0$@net><173126440911211834w76f2d2d0t31efc1ae785676cc@mail.gmail.com>
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To answer Ira's original question, his BT7 would use Colorado Red. Reno Red 
began late '55 on BN2's and ran to the end of BN2 production in summer '56, 
Reno Red was not a 6 cylinder colour.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Sims" <ahbn6 at verizon.net>
To: "'I Erbs'" <eyera3 at gmail.com>
Cc: "'Healeys'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 11:05 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW


> According to the Pikovnik book there were two reds - Colorado Red RD.02 
> (ICI
> - 3742) and Reno Red (RD.14 ICI - 3000) Reno Red is darker than Colorado
> Red.
>
>
>
> John Sims, BN6
>
> Aberdeen, NJ
>
>
>
> http://www.healey6.com
>
>
>
> From: I Erbs [mailto:eyera3 at gmail.com]
> Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:35 PM
> To: John Sims
> Cc: robertduquette at sympatico.ca; Healeys
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ivory White vs OEW
>
>
>
> I see from the chart     http://www.coloramic.com/articles/hlyclrs.htm
> that there were a number of reds. which one was used on an early BT7 and
> does anyone have color samples for me to look at?
>
> never cease to be amazed at what info is now available so easily from this
> list....
> Thanks
>
> On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 3:24 PM, John Sims <ahbn6 at verizon.net> wrote:
>
> Actually, Coloramic holds the copywrite for the Pikovnik book. Think that
> they are one and the same.
>
> John Sims, BN6
> Aberdeen, NJ
>
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From dwflagg at juno.com  Sun Nov 22 17:10:41 2009
From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg)
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:10:41 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] thank you
Message-ID: <20091122.161059.7689.24066@mailpop09.dca.untd.com>

?????????????????????????????????
 
> Heather - So good to hear from you and oh my God Jaci or how ever she 
> spells
> her new name did email me, I was blown over.   Now if you could just 
> visit
> Kuzia.............only kidding, so glad you were able to visit 
> Jackie and so
> excited to hear that you were at the RED CARPET as Todd's show won 
> an emmy. 
> Dying for more details.  Martha, Pat and I spent a week-end in VT  
> two weeks
> ago, and had such a great time enjoying old stories.  I did see Sue 
> Tooley a
> couple of weeks ago as she was visiting her daughter Diane who has 
> moved back
> to NY.
> Spent the day in Stamford with three grands at the pre-Thanksgiving 
> day
> parade.  Really nice and such a beautifuol sunny day, they loved 
> it.
> All is
> well here, still working my a-- off but think the end is near.  
> Ready to go
> parttime and not an option where I am, but I do enjoy having 
> benefits which
> all dry up when I leave.  Best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving and 
> do keep in
> touch.  Have you seen Arlene lately? XXOO Elissa
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun Nov 22 17:50:21 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:50:21 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust hanger in compression
In-Reply-To: <20091122041904.8801.qmail@hoster902.com>
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Shhh don't show this pic to the concours folks!!  I like your set up though,
quite smart.

The BJ8 system is really heavy, I've found just using Exhaust hanger straps
works the best with it.  On my BN1 the exhaust is light enough, the original
set up seems to hold up ok....

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 12:19 PM, Steve B. Gerow <steveg at abrazosdata.com>wrote:

> Following up on some ideas expressed here, I redid my broken exhaust
> hangers today. The rear one I changed to act in compression rather than
> tension, in order to provide additional safety in the event of rubber
> failure.
>
> Pic at: http://www.pbase.com/stevegerow/image/119598505
>
>
> --
> Steve Gerow
> Pasadena, CA
> BN6

From dwflagg at juno.com  Sun Nov 22 17:53:33 2009
From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg)
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:53:33 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] thank you
Message-ID: <20091122.165413.8544.24077@mailpop08.dca.untd.com>

 ?????????????????????????????????
>  
> > Heather - So good to hear from you and oh my God Jaci or how ever 
> she 
> > spells
> > her new name did email me, I was blown over.   Now if you could 
> just 
> > visit
> > Kuzia.............only kidding, so glad you were able to visit 
> > Jackie and so
> > excited to hear that you were at the RED CARPET as Todd's show won 
> 
> > an emmy. 
> > Dying for more details.  Martha, Pat and I spent a week-end in VT  
> 
> > two weeks
> > ago, and had such a great time enjoying old stories.  I did see 
> Sue 
> > Tooley a
> > couple of weeks ago as she was visiting her daughter Diane who has 
> 
> > moved back
> > to NY.
> > Spent the day in Stamford with three grands at the 
> pre-Thanksgiving 
> > day
> > parade.  Really nice and such a beautifuol sunny day, they loved 
> > it.
> > All is
> > well here, still working my a-- off but think the end is near.  
> > Ready to go
> > parttime and not an option where I am, but I do enjoy having 
> > benefits which
> > all dry up when I leave.  Best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving and 
> 
> > do keep in
> > touch.  Have you seen Arlene lately? XXOO Elissa
> > _______________________________________________
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun Nov 22 18:20:41 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:20:41 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] thank you
In-Reply-To: <20091122.161059.7689.24066@mailpop09.dca.untd.com>
References: <20091122.161059.7689.24066@mailpop09.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911221720s7e994f68j41a3fdf9ff1e6863@mail.gmail.com>

Doug -

Heather and Healey both start with Hea... so probably wrote this in the "To"
field when writing the email and hit return too early!

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 8:10 AM, dwflagg <dwflagg at juno.com> wrote:

> ?????????????????????????????????
>
> > Heather - So good to hear from you and oh my God Jaci or how ever she
> > spells
> > her new name did email me, I was blown over.   Now if you could just
> > visit
> > Kuzia.............only kidding, so glad you were able to visit
> > Jackie and so
> > excited to hear that you were at the RED CARPET as Todd's show won
> > an emmy.
> > Dying for more details.  Martha, Pat and I spent a week-end in VT
> > two weeks
> > ago, and had such a great time enjoying old stories.  I did see Sue
> > Tooley a
> > couple of weeks ago as she was visiting her daughter Diane who has
> > moved back
> > to NY.
> > Spent the day in Stamford with three grands at the pre-Thanksgiving
> > day
> > parade.  Really nice and such a beautifuol sunny day, they loved
> > it.
> > All is
> > well here, still working my a-- off but think the end is near.
> > Ready to go
> > parttime and not an option where I am, but I do enjoy having
> > benefits which
> > all dry up when I leave.  Best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving and
> > do keep in
> > touch.  Have you seen Arlene lately? XXOO Elissa

From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Sun Nov 22 19:11:45 2009
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:11:45 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] trailering a Healey
Message-ID: <COL121-W617B88DEE0A1196FBDEB07A49E0@phx.gbl>

I just rented a U-Haul trailer to take my BJ8 to the beauty shop and found the
wheel base too narrow for the trailer. The trailer might work (tight) but the
ramp is too far apart for safety. The ramp is 48 inches form inside to inside
and the Healey measures 43 inches inside to inside. Has anyone else had this
problem and if so how did you solve it. The trailer is sitting in front of my
ho;use costing me money and I am suppose to have it at the shop tomorrow.
Thanks  in advance
Rich Kahn

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From cbaustin at verizon.net  Sun Nov 22 19:18:04 2009
From: cbaustin at verizon.net (Charley Braum)
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:18:04 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] thank you
References: <671071.53621.qm@web180115.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <6BC644782FD4421BA110870B2787001A@universal1>

    Arlene, Arlene, Oh, the last time I saw Arlene she was looking for the
proper colour-code for OEW and, driving her 'M' to Le Mans to see "LeMans"

    Luv-Ya,

                                                                             
               CB.

From csooch1 at aol.com  Sun Nov 22 20:14:01 2009
From: csooch1 at aol.com (Chris Masucci)
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:14:01 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] thank you
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0911221720s7e994f68j41a3fdf9ff1e6863@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20091122.161059.7689.24066@mailpop09.dca.untd.com>
	<ff59076c0911221720s7e994f68j41a3fdf9ff1e6863@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7926F95263E045EBA0508CDD6B1F4E03@ChrisPC>

This thread is worthless without pics. :-) 

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Alan Seigrist
Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 7:21 PM
To: dwflagg
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] thank you

Doug -

Heather and Healey both start with Hea... so probably wrote this in the "To"
field when writing the email and hit return too early!

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 8:10 AM, dwflagg <dwflagg at juno.com> wrote:

> ?????????????????????????????????
>
> > Heather - So good to hear from you and oh my God Jaci or how ever 
> > she spells
> > her new name did email me, I was blown over.   Now if you could just
> > visit
> > Kuzia.............only kidding, so glad you were able to visit 
> > Jackie and so excited to hear that you were at the RED CARPET as 
> > Todd's show won an emmy.
> > Dying for more details.  Martha, Pat and I spent a week-end in VT 
> > two weeks ago, and had such a great time enjoying old stories.  I 
> > did see Sue Tooley a couple of weeks ago as she was visiting her 
> > daughter Diane who has moved back to NY.
> > Spent the day in Stamford with three grands at the pre-Thanksgiving 
> > day parade.  Really nice and such a beautifuol sunny day, they loved 
> > it.
> > All is
> > well here, still working my a-- off but think the end is near.
> > Ready to go
> > parttime and not an option where I am, but I do enjoy having 
> > benefits which all dry up when I leave.  Best wishes for a Happy 
> > Thanksgiving and do keep in touch.  Have you seen Arlene lately? 
> > XXOO Elissa
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From jodyfkerr at gmail.com  Sun Nov 22 23:01:39 2009
From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr)
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:01:39 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] trailering a Healey
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You have to use the Uhaul tow dolly. I'm suprised they let you take
the trailer, they know it's too wide.

Jody

On Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 7:11 PM, Richard Kahn <tahoehealey at hotmail.com>
wrote:
> I just rented a U-Haul trailer to take my BJ8 to the beauty shop and found
the
> wheel base too narrow for the trailer. The trailer might work (tight) but
the
> ramp is too far apart for safety. The ramp is 48 inches form inside to
inside
> and the Healey measures 43 inches inside to inside. Has anyone else had
this
> problem and if so how did you solve it. The trailer is sitting in front of
my
> ho;use costing me money and I am suppose to have it at the shop tomorrow.
> Thanks  in advance
> Rich Kahn
>
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Mon Nov 23 02:35:40 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:35:40 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust hanger in compression
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0911221650l66f90679t26a8e6c210ab0735@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <4B0A576C.9030708@chello.nl>

This is a far better construction than the rubber in tension. However if 
you move the bracketery to the rear edge of the floor pan, you can make 
the brackets simpler and with much more space to work on, L bracket to 
the vertical part, U bracket to the exhaust pipe with the rubber in 
between. You would also have more space for the exhaust pipe to move about.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL
>
> On Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 12:19 PM, Steve B. Gerow <steveg at abrazosdata.com>wrote:
>
>   
>> Following up on some ideas expressed here, I redid my broken exhaust
>> hangers today. The rear one I changed to act in compression rather than
>> tension, in order to provide additional safety in the event of rubber
>> failure.
>>
>> Pic at: http://www.pbase.com/stevegerow/image/119598505
>>
>>
>> --
>> Steve Gerow
>> Pasadena, CA

From gmuttart at eastlink.ca  Mon Nov 23 04:41:34 2009
From: gmuttart at eastlink.ca (Geoff Muttart)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:41:34 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] trailering a Healey
In-Reply-To: <mailman.2147.1258956120.11771.healeys@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.2147.1258956120.11771.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <437592C8515D47FCA1AE58C539CB1C89@FAMILY>

FWIW, I successfully trailered a 100-6 with a U-Haul trailer about 6-7 years
ago. 

Perhaps U-Haul has changed the design of its trailers?

Geoff Muttart
BN4
AN5
Nova Scotia, Canada

From stmiller96 at hotmail.com  Mon Nov 23 06:29:15 2009
From: stmiller96 at hotmail.com (S and T Miller)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:29:15 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Reno Red
Message-ID: <BAY124-W3249561789F16AF4567F1BD49E0@phx.gbl>

The Original Austin Healey restorer's guide to 100, 100-6, and 3000 by Anders
Ditlev Clausager on page 92 under colour schemes it states: some early
Longbridge 100-6's were finished in Reno Red.  Is this incorrect?

"To answer Ira's original question, his BT7 would use Colorado Red. Reno Red
began late '55 on BN2's and ran to the end of BN2 production in summer '56,
Reno Red was not a 6 cylinder colour.

Rich Chrysler"

The Millers
"British Car Nuts"

1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299

1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219

1964 MGB 40841

1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351

"Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a test
drive."



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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Mon Nov 23 07:14:43 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:14:43 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Reno Red
References: <BAY124-W3249561789F16AF4567F1BD49E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <5A3E0ED37C624856B630F53D783F3D66@LIFEBOOK>

As with most things to do with Austin Healey production, there were a few of 
the earliest 100/Six cars that were known to have gone through to likely 
just use up the Reno Red paint. However, Reno Red specifically was not 
promoted or advertised as being an available colour for the new model.

Same with the so called Teal Blue interiors. We know from observation only 
that this colour slipped through onto the earliest Healey Blue cars , again 
kilely to se it up (note introductory 100/Six brochure of the duotone Healey 
Blue/Old English White car showing edges of light blue trimming) However it 
was not specified, and the interior colour was simply listed as "blue trim". 
When it was gone, it was gone and dark blue carried on for the trim colour.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "S and T Miller" <stmiller96 at hotmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 8:29 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Reno Red


> The Original Austin Healey restorer's guide to 100, 100-6, and 3000 by 
> Anders
> Ditlev Clausager on page 92 under colour schemes it states: some early
> Longbridge 100-6's were finished in Reno Red.  Is this incorrect?
>
> "To answer Ira's original question, his BT7 would use Colorado Red. Reno 
> Red
> began late '55 on BN2's and ran to the end of BN2 production in summer 
> '56,
> Reno Red was not a 6 cylinder colour.
>
> Rich Chrysler"
>
> The Millers
> "British Car Nuts"
>
> 1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299
>
> 1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219
>
> 1964 MGB 40841
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351
>
> "Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a test
> drive."
>
>
>
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 23 07:16:34 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:16:34 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] apparel suggestions wanted
Message-ID: <BAY112-W4452928F0C823E2E2A9BE4B89E0@phx.gbl>

Hi!



My wife and daughter have been opting out of rides in the convertibles for a
number of years now as it messes their hair.



My wife has shown a renewed interest with the arrival of the 100, but I'm
wondering what kind of head gear the ladies ( young and more mature ) wear to
protect their hairdoos from the breeze?



Please don't suggest putting the hood up!!!  :)


Thanks in advance!


Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )

From steveg at abrazosdata.com  Mon Nov 23 07:22:11 2009
From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Steve=20B.=20Gerow?=)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:22:11 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?Exhaust_hanger_in_compression?=
Message-ID: <20091123142211.4328.qmail@hoster902.com>

The problem with the Monza design is it has a single bend-kickup behind the rear axle rather than two as the stock and some others have, reducing clearance and causing scraping, going into driveways. That's why I have it 1/4" from the frame. Can't use more clearance anyway.


-- 
Steve


>  -------Original Message-------
>  From: Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl>
>  Subject: Re: [Healeys] Exhaust hanger in compression
>  Sent: Nov 23 '09 01:35
>  
>  This is a far better construction than the rubber in tension. However if
>  you move the bracketery to the rear edge of the floor pan, you can make
>  the brackets simpler and with much more space to work on, L bracket to
>  the vertical part, U bracket to the exhaust pipe with the rubber in
>  between. You would also have more space for the exhaust pipe to move about.
>  Kees Oudesluijs
>  NL
>  >
>  > On Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 12:19 PM, Steve B. Gerow <steveg at abrazosdata.com>wrote:
>  >
>  >  
>  >> Following up on some ideas expressed here, I redid my broken exhaust
>  >> hangers today. The rear one I changed to act in compression rather than
>  >> tension, in order to provide additional safety in the event of rubber
>  >> failure.
>  >>
>  >> Pic at: http://www.pbase.com/stevegerow/image/119598505
>  >>
>  >>
>  >> --
>  >> Steve Gerow
>  >> Pasadena, CA
>  >>    

From Edward.Santoro at drbc.state.nj.us  Mon Nov 23 07:42:41 2009
From: Edward.Santoro at drbc.state.nj.us (Ed Santoro)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:42:41 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Reno Red
In-Reply-To: <BAY124-W3249561789F16AF4567F1BD49E0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY124-W3249561789F16AF4567F1BD49E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4B0A9F61.7030000@drbc.state.nj.us>

No it is correct.  I have a 57 1006 that was originally done, and still 
is... in reno red.  EDS

S and T Miller wrote:
> The Original Austin Healey restorer's guide to 100, 100-6, and 3000 by Anders
> Ditlev Clausager on page 92 under colour schemes it states: some early
> Longbridge 100-6's were finished in Reno Red.  Is this incorrect?
>
> "To answer Ira's original question, his BT7 would use Colorado Red. Reno Red
> began late '55 on BN2's and ran to the end of BN2 production in summer '56,
> Reno Red was not a 6 cylinder colour.
>
> Rich Chrysler"
>
> The Millers
> "British Car Nuts"
>
> 1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299
>
> 1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219
>
> 1964 MGB 40841
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351
>
> "Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a test
> drive."
>
>
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Windows 7: I wanted simpler, now it's simpler. I'm a rock star.
> http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/windows-7/default.aspx?h=myidea?ocid=PID2472
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From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Mon Nov 23 07:54:38 2009
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:54:38 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] trailering a Healey
In-Reply-To: <437592C8515D47FCA1AE58C539CB1C89@FAMILY>
References: <mailman.2147.1258956120.11771.healeys@autox.team.net>,
	<437592C8515D47FCA1AE58C539CB1C89@FAMILY>
Message-ID: <COL121-W39E2800F5EF3C8881E92C3A49E0@phx.gbl>

The story I got is that they have, indeed, gone to larger trailers. (What will
they do with the new smart cars?) They are trying to locate an older smaller
one. AAA suggested I upgrade to the next level and get 100 miles per incident
coverage on a flat bed. I currently get 5 miles of free towing and $10 per
mile over. At 65 miles each way that's $1200 round trip!

> Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:41:34 -0400
> From: gmuttart at eastlink.ca
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] trailering a Healey
>
> FWIW, I successfully trailered a 100-6 with a U-Haul trailer about 6-7
years
> ago.
>
> Perhaps U-Haul has changed the design of its trailers?
>
> Geoff Muttart
> BN4
> AN5
> Nova Scotia, Canada
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 23 08:49:31 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:49:31 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] apparel suggestions wanted
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W4452928F0C823E2E2A9BE4B89E0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-W4452928F0C823E2E2A9BE4B89E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <173126440911230749v23617e27m8cb6a802b141df42@mail.gmail.com>

How about puting a hood on. That way their hair will be safe and peole will
wonder who's driving with you :)
My wife has reallylong hair and just ties it back and put son a ball cap.
Sorry no other advise....
Ira

On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 6:16 AM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> Hi!
>
>
>
> My wife and daughter have been opting out of rides in the convertibles for
> a
> number of years now as it messes their hair.
>
>
>
> My wife has shown a renewed interest with the arrival of the 100, but I'm
> wondering what kind of head gear the ladies ( young and more mature ) wear
> to
> protect their hairdoos from the breeze?
>
>
>
> Please don't suggest putting the hood up!!!  :)
>
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada
> 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
> 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
> 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
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From mgcharlie at comcast.net  Mon Nov 23 09:18:50 2009
From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:18:50 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] apparel suggestions wanted
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W4452928F0C823E2E2A9BE4B89E0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-W4452928F0C823E2E2A9BE4B89E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4B0AB5EA.8060203@comcast.net>

My wife doesn't care so much about messing up her hair as its whipping 
around in the wind and stinging her face.  No matter what she does, some 
strands come loose and get her.  I saw one woman stuffing her hair into 
one of those leather flying caps that even had the goggles and kidded my 
wife about getting a get-up like that.  She wasn't impressed.
In cooler weather she wears a jacket that has a hood that can be tied 
around her hear, which does the job.  It looks kind of silly though and 
would not work when it is hot.
Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
Charlie

robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote:
> Hi!
>
>
>
> My wife and daughter have been opting out of rides in the convertibles for a
> number of years now as it messes their hair.
>
>
>
> My wife has shown a renewed interest with the arrival of the 100, but I'm
> wondering what kind of head gear the ladies ( young and more mature ) wear to
> protect their hairdoos from the breeze?
>
>
>
> Please don't suggest putting the hood up!!!  :)
>
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada
> 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
> 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
> 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 23 09:18:39 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:18:39 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] trailering a Healey
In-Reply-To: <COL121-W39E2800F5EF3C8881E92C3A49E0@phx.gbl>
References: <mailman.2147.1258956120.11771.healeys@autox.team.net> 
	<437592C8515D47FCA1AE58C539CB1C89@FAMILY>
	<COL121-W39E2800F5EF3C8881E92C3A49E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <173126440911230818y46176f9ck609e729cde0360f7@mail.gmail.com>

I have the upgraded AAA coverage fro exactly that reason, Flat bed tow and
100 mile range. I typically don't driv emy car ery far anyway. Although when
I get done with the restoration, my wife and I are going on a road trip this
summer.....



On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 6:54 AM, Richard Kahn <tahoehealey at hotmail.com>wrote:

> The story I got is that they have, indeed, gone to larger trailers. (What
> will
> they do with the new smart cars?) They are trying to locate an older
> smaller
> one. AAA suggested I upgrade to the next level and get 100 miles per
> incident
> coverage on a flat bed. I currently get 5 miles of free towing and $10 per
> mile over. At 65 miles each way that's $1200 round trip!
>
> > Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:41:34 -0400
> > From: gmuttart at eastlink.ca
> > To: healeys at autox.team.net
> > Subject: [Healeys] trailering a Healey
> >
> > FWIW, I successfully trailered a 100-6 with a U-Haul trailer about 6-7
> years
> > ago.
> >
> > Perhaps U-Haul has changed the design of its trailers?
> >
> > Geoff Muttart
> > BN4
> > AN5
> > Nova Scotia, Canada
> > _______________________________________________
> > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov 23 09:32:40 2009
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:32:40 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Engine Mount
In-Reply-To: <CD8596B3CD2E4D158B4FF6C1BC92A880@FRED>
References: <CD8596B3CD2E4D158B4FF6C1BC92A880@FRED>
Message-ID: <17D37D54-95C0-4516-AA03-CF693231B6F6@sbcglobal.net>

John, we have all the used brackets, I would need to know what year  
car and either left or right. The later cars were sided.




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

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Nov 22, 2009, at 12:29 PM, John Snyder wrote:

> I need to buy a good, used "Frame Mounting Bracket" (Moss Term) for  
> a 3000
> engine..  This is the part of the engine mount that bolts to the  
> frame.  One
> of mine is missing one of the reinforcing plates that goes up the  
> inside and
> under the bottom.  See Item # 117 on page 10 of the Moss catalog.
>
> John Snyder
> 1959 BN7
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From jodyfkerr at gmail.com  Mon Nov 23 09:47:06 2009
From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:47:06 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] apparel suggestions wanted
In-Reply-To: <173126440911230749v23617e27m8cb6a802b141df42@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY112-W4452928F0C823E2E2A9BE4B89E0@phx.gbl>
	<173126440911230749v23617e27m8cb6a802b141df42@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <471534970911230847i6b2a4a78v91fd47e9bf44c0ab@mail.gmail.com>

My wife really likes the Jackie O look. Scarf and big glasses... makes
her feel glamorous (until she looks at the clod sitting next to her.
:)

Jody

On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 8:49 AM, I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com> wrote:
> How about puting a hood on. That way their hair will be safe and peole will
> wonder who's driving with you :)
> My wife has reallylong hair and just ties it back and put son a ball cap.
> Sorry no other advise....
> Ira
>
> On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 6:16 AM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
>> Hi!
>>
>>
>>
>> My wife and daughter have been opting out of rides in the convertibles for
>> a
>> number of years now as it messes their hair.
>>
>>
>>
>> My wife has shown a renewed interest with the arrival of the 100, but I'm
>> wondering what kind of head gear the ladies ( young and more mature ) wear
>> to
>> protect their hairdoos from the breeze?
>>
>>
>>
>> Please don't suggest putting the hood up!!!  :)
>>
>>
>> Thanks in advance!
>>
>>
>> Robert Duquette
>> Ottawa ON Canada
>> 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
>> 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
>> 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
>> _______________________________________________
>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>>
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From vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com  Mon Nov 23 10:30:53 2009
From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com (Jean Caron)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:30:53 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Classic Collectables Company  -
Message-ID: <SNT124-W15FE2082440AFE05347A93D19E0@phx.gbl>

Listers:

Do any of you know if Classic Collectables that was closed when Lynn retired
has been reopened or taken over by anyone. When I last spoke to him he had
given me the name of Jim Daniels and a phone number but cannot get any
response when I called the number.



Jean Caron

Vintage Roadster Restoration

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From Editorgary at aol.com  Mon Nov 23 10:52:52 2009
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:52:52 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Hairdos and Healeys
Message-ID: <c59.55ad516e.383c25f4@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/23/09 9:34:31 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net 
writes:


> My wife has shown a renewed interest with the arrival of the 100, but I'm
> >> wondering what kind of head gear the ladies ( young and more mature ) 
> wear
> >> to
> >> protect their hairdoos from the breeze?
> 

Or do the Audrey Hepburn/Grace Kelly trick. Put the scarf over the hair and 
then wrap the ends back around the neck to tie behind, forming a sort of 
silk flying-helmet look. Put on a BIG pair of sunglasses (oh, so chic today) 
to complete the look (and protect the eyes) and she'll be stylin'.

Gary

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Mon Nov 23 11:33:07 2009
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:33:07 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] apparel suggestions wanted
In-Reply-To: <471534970911230847i6b2a4a78v91fd47e9bf44c0ab@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY112-W4452928F0C823E2E2A9BE4B89E0@phx.gbl>
	<173126440911230749v23617e27m8cb6a802b141df42@mail.gmail.com>
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Hey, you gotta be better looking than Jackie O's second husband (but he does
look better when you realize how much money he had)

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-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Jody Kerr
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 11:47 AM
To: I Erbs
Cc: Healeys
Subject: Re: [Healeys] apparel suggestions wanted

My wife really likes the Jackie O look. Scarf and big glasses... makes
her feel glamorous (until she looks at the clod sitting next to her.
:)

Jody

On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 8:49 AM, I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com> wrote:
> How about puting a hood on. That way their hair will be safe and peole
will
> wonder who's driving with you :)
> My wife has reallylong hair and just ties it back and put son a ball cap.
> Sorry no other advise....
> Ira
>
> On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 6:16 AM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
>> Hi!
>>
>>
>>
>> My wife and daughter have been opting out of rides in the convertibles
for
>> a
>> number of years now as it messes their hair.
>>
>>
>>
>> My wife has shown a renewed interest with the arrival of the 100, but I'm
>> wondering what kind of head gear the ladies ( young and more mature )
wear
>> to
>> protect their hairdoos from the breeze?
>>
>>
>>
>> Please don't suggest putting the hood up!!!  :)
>>
>>
>> Thanks in advance!
>>
>>
>> Robert Duquette
>> Ottawa ON Canada
>> 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
>> 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
>> 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
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From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Mon Nov 23 11:36:32 2009
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:36:32 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Classic Collectables Company  -
In-Reply-To: <SNT124-W15FE2082440AFE05347A93D19E0@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT124-W15FE2082440AFE05347A93D19E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <087e01ca6c6b$e1868370$a4938a50$@net>

Their web site http://www.ahealey.com/
 indicates that they are still closed.

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-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Jean Caron
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 12:31 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Classic Collectables Company -

Listers:

Do any of you know if Classic Collectables that was closed when Lynn retired
has been reopened or taken over by anyone. When I last spoke to him he had
given me the name of Jim Daniels and a phone number but cannot get any
response when I called the number.



Jean Caron

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From mandmschneider at comcast.net  Mon Nov 23 11:47:41 2009
From: mandmschneider at comcast.net (Mark Schneider)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:47:41 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Transmission
Message-ID: <72B56686-5024-4E9C-B023-A8AD568B67C0@comcast.net>

Listers,

A few months ago I completed a rebuild of the transmission and O/D in  
my BJ8.  Everything from the rear engine plate to the diff was  
removed, dismantled, inspected, and worn parts replaced.  The car has  
120 K original miles on it. While it was apart I replaced every  
bearing throughout the gearbox and O/D, synchro rings, and a worn  
layshaft.  All the gears appeared sound and whole. I also replaced the  
clutch and U-joints and had the propeller shaft balanced.  I now have  
about 600 miles on the car since re-installing everything.  Yesterday  
on my birthday I went for a little celebratory drive.  As I drove I  
noticed that the gearbox now has a low rattley sounding growl.  If I  
allow my hand to rest on the gear shift lever the sound stops  
immediately.  As soon as I remove any pressure on the lever the sound  
returns.  I welcome any thoughts as to the cause of the sound.

Marks 3
'66 BJ8

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Mon Nov 23 12:36:05 2009
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:36:05 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Transmission
In-Reply-To: <72B56686-5024-4E9C-B023-A8AD568B67C0@comcast.net>
References: <72B56686-5024-4E9C-B023-A8AD568B67C0@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <57167830F7D040CF9D813622730D9F47@oscar>

Mark,
 By applying pressure what you are doing is moving the 3/4th slider forward.
So the wild guess is that you have some sort of end float/thrust issue.
Unfortunately it could be on the main shaft, the lay gear or the O/D. With
the sudden onset, I would guess it is one of the brass thrust washers in the
O/D has broken. You might be able to inspect for that by removing the
accumulator housing cover. Pretty tight. Maybe brass in the filter plug.
Dave

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505-352-1378
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-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Mark Schneider
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 11:48 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Transmission

Listers,

A few months ago I completed a rebuild of the transmission and O/D in  
my BJ8.  Everything from the rear engine plate to the diff was  
removed, dismantled, inspected, and worn parts replaced.  The car has  
120 K original miles on it. While it was apart I replaced every  
bearing throughout the gearbox and O/D, synchro rings, and a worn  
layshaft.  All the gears appeared sound and whole. I also replaced the  
clutch and U-joints and had the propeller shaft balanced.  I now have  
about 600 miles on the car since re-installing everything.  Yesterday  
on my birthday I went for a little celebratory drive.  As I drove I  
noticed that the gearbox now has a low rattley sounding growl.  If I  
allow my hand to rest on the gear shift lever the sound stops  
immediately.  As soon as I remove any pressure on the lever the sound  
returns.  I welcome any thoughts as to the cause of the sound.

Marks 3
'66 BJ8
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From qualitas.jack at gmail.com  Mon Nov 23 13:02:38 2009
From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:02:38 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Trailering/AAA Flatbed Danger
Message-ID: <48720d20911231202g5d4886aex424930c23ad16d7d@mail.gmail.com>

Beware of AAA towing for a Healey. The truck needs boards to make a special
ramp,Dragging your car onto a flatbed without them will tear the bottom out.


I had a disabled Healey and needed to get it to a body shop. The first truck
that came, came with a cleanly uniformed driver and truck who said he had
towed antique cars before. He had a collection of wooden pieces and made a
ramp so that the Healey went on without scraping the bottom. He even stopped
after a mile to make sure that the ties were all tight after moving.

For the return trip I asked for the same towing company. First I got cross
examined about why, if I had the car in a body shop they couldn't fix it for
me so I didn't need towing. I had to put the owner on the phone to assure
him that he couldn't fix it. Eventually, I got some character who came in a
rusty truck, and his clothes weren't much better (but then my wife will say
mine are not much better either).

He lined the truck up and was about to drag the car onto the flatbed when I
sent him away. (I can imagine him saying that the damage he caused was
already there). When I called AAA, I asked why they did not use the company
that I asked for, they said that towing was only by the nearest company, and
I couldn't request a specific company. I got them to get the towing company
that I wanted. The same driver came to get my car, and said that when AAA
called his company, they tried to get them to lower their rate for towing
me.

AAA is cheap, and doesn't really care about your car. *Be sure the person
who puts it on a flatbed knows what he is doing.
*
I like the maps, and didn't want to confuse my wife about who to call, so I
canceled the 100+ towing (they refused to refund at first, and I had to
write a letter. I got a call with someone giving me a hard sell about
keeping the extra towing). I now have Hagerty 100+ towing which covers all
my cars, even the US ones.

BEWARE OF AAA! They are more interested in selling you insurance and booking
trips than servicing your special needs..

Jack

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Mon Nov 23 13:35:52 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:35:52 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] apparel suggestions wanted
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W4452928F0C823E2E2A9BE4B89E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <20091123143552.VTGD3.1012236.root@ispmxfep11-z02>

Mine--absolutely nothing.  She won't ride in it UNLESS the top is down.

tom

---- robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote: 

=============
Hi!



My wife and daughter have been opting out of rides in the convertibles for a
number of years now as it messes their hair.



My wife has shown a renewed interest with the arrival of the 100, but I'm
wondering what kind of head gear the ladies ( young and more mature ) wear to
protect their hairdoos from the breeze?



Please don't suggest putting the hood up!!!  :)


Thanks in advance!


Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
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From haywoodone at hotmail.com  Mon Nov 23 14:30:43 2009
From: haywoodone at hotmail.com (George Haywood)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:30:43 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] trailering a Healey
In-Reply-To: <COL121-W617B88DEE0A1196FBDEB07A49E0@phx.gbl>
References: <COL121-W617B88DEE0A1196FBDEB07A49E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <SNT110-W558F54730B0A29FB46B364C89E0@phx.gbl>

Hi Rich,

I too had no problem with the U-Haul trailer about three years ago, they
obviously have changed since then.  Is your engine out and is the car pretty
much stripped down?  If so the body is not very heavy and will go easily on a
single axle (but preferably double axle) utility trailer-the ones that all the
lawn services use for their mowers with 2X6 or 2X8 wooden floors. You just
have to figure out how to get it loaded.

Take care and good luck with it,

George Haywood
'65 bj8


> From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:11:45 -0800
> Subject: [Healeys] trailering a Healey
>
> I just rented a U-Haul trailer to take my BJ8 to the beauty shop and found
the
> wheel base too narrow for the trailer. The trailer might work (tight) but
the
> ramp is too far apart for safety. The ramp is 48 inches form inside to
inside
> and the Healey measures 43 inches inside to inside. Has anyone else had
this
> problem and if so how did you solve it. The trailer is sitting in front of
my
> ho;use costing me money and I am suppose to have it at the shop tomorrow.
> Thanks in advance
> Rich Kahn
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From britishcars at shaw.ca  Mon Nov 23 15:22:31 2009
From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:22:31 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Transmission
In-Reply-To: <57167830F7D040CF9D813622730D9F47@oscar>
Message-ID: <7v49g6$6huaou@pd2mo1so-svcs.prod.shaw.ca>

The Brass Thrust Washers are a weak point in the OD and are often
broken....however, not sure if that would cause the noise.

My transmission had a broken brass ring but did not have the rattling noise.

What Gear does it rattle in?

I wonder if the brass fork is worn such that it does not fully engage?

Does it ever pop out of gear?

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Dave Porter
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 11:36 AM
To: 'Mark Schneider'; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Transmission

Mark,
 By applying pressure what you are doing is moving the 3/4th slider forward.
So the wild guess is that you have some sort of end float/thrust issue.
Unfortunately it could be on the main shaft, the lay gear or the O/D. With
the sudden onset, I would guess it is one of the brass thrust washers in the
O/D has broken. You might be able to inspect for that by removing the
accumulator housing cover. Pretty tight. Maybe brass in the filter plug.
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:
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-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Mark Schneider
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 11:48 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Transmission

Listers,

A few months ago I completed a rebuild of the transmission and O/D in  
my BJ8.  Everything from the rear engine plate to the diff was  
removed, dismantled, inspected, and worn parts replaced.  The car has  
120 K original miles on it. While it was apart I replaced every  
bearing throughout the gearbox and O/D, synchro rings, and a worn  
layshaft.  All the gears appeared sound and whole. I also replaced the  
clutch and U-joints and had the propeller shaft balanced.  I now have  
about 600 miles on the car since re-installing everything.  Yesterday  
on my birthday I went for a little celebratory drive.  As I drove I  
noticed that the gearbox now has a low rattley sounding growl.  If I  
allow my hand to rest on the gear shift lever the sound stops  
immediately.  As soon as I remove any pressure on the lever the sound  
returns.  I welcome any thoughts as to the cause of the sound.

Marks 3
'66 BJ8
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Nov 23 15:45:33 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:45:33 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] apparel suggestions wanted
In-Reply-To: <20091123143552.VTGD3.1012236.root@ispmxfep11-z02>
References: <BAY112-W4452928F0C823E2E2A9BE4B89E0@phx.gbl>
	<20091123143552.VTGD3.1012236.root@ispmxfep11-z02>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911231445o239545f6kdcc58ca992e4d339@mail.gmail.com>

Tom -

Your wife wears absolutely nothing?  Can you send pics?  ;)

On 11/24/09, Tom Felts <tomfelts at windstream.net> wrote:
> Mine--absolutely nothing.  She won't ride in it UNLESS the top is down.
>
> tom
>
> ---- robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote:
>
> =============
> Hi!
>
>
>
> My wife and daughter have been opting out of rides in the convertibles for a
> number of years now as it messes their hair.
>
>
>
> My wife has shown a renewed interest with the arrival of the 100, but I'm
> wondering what kind of head gear the ladies ( young and more mature ) wear
> to
> protect their hairdoos from the breeze?
>
>
>
> Please don't suggest putting the hood up!!!  :)
>
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada
> 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
> 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
> 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 23 16:07:54 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:07:54 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] apparel suggestions wanted
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0911231445o239545f6kdcc58ca992e4d339@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY112-W4452928F0C823E2E2A9BE4B89E0@phx.gbl>
	<20091123143552.VTGD3.1012236.root@ispmxfep11-z02> 
	<ff59076c0911231445o239545f6kdcc58ca992e4d339@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <173126440911231507h3583f06cq9ff89ce203226a1e@mail.gmail.com>

must live in a warm climate

On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 2:45 PM, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

> Tom -
>
> Your wife wears absolutely nothing?  Can you send pics?  ;)
>
> On 11/24/09, Tom Felts <tomfelts at windstream.net> wrote:
> > Mine--absolutely nothing.  She won't ride in it UNLESS the top is down.
> >
> > tom
> >
> > ---- robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote:
> >
> > =============

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Nov 23 16:23:20 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:23:20 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Transmission
In-Reply-To: <72B56686-5024-4E9C-B023-A8AD568B67C0@comcast.net>
References: <72B56686-5024-4E9C-B023-A8AD568B67C0@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911231523x4708ddf0hc101553b00ecbf03@mail.gmail.com>

Did you forget to put the three detante springs and balls in?


On 11/24/09, Mark Schneider <mandmschneider at comcast.net> wrote:
> Listers,
>
> A few months ago I completed a rebuild of the transmission and O/D in
> my BJ8.  Everything from the rear engine plate to the diff was
> removed, dismantled, inspected, and worn parts replaced.  The car has
> 120 K original miles on it. While it was apart I replaced every
> bearing throughout the gearbox and O/D, synchro rings, and a worn
> layshaft.  All the gears appeared sound and whole. I also replaced the
> clutch and U-joints and had the propeller shaft balanced.  I now have
> about 600 miles on the car since re-installing everything.  Yesterday
> on my birthday I went for a little celebratory drive.  As I drove I
> noticed that the gearbox now has a low rattley sounding growl.  If I
> allow my hand to rest on the gear shift lever the sound stops
> immediately.  As soon as I remove any pressure on the lever the sound
> returns.  I welcome any thoughts as to the cause of the sound.
>
> Marks 3
> '66 BJ8
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From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Mon Nov 23 16:23:25 2009
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:23:25 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] A Tribute ...
Message-ID: <08c901ca6c93$f50c5960$df250c20$@net>

http://www.hummingbirds.net/lucas/index.html

Click on the switch twice. Flame away but I could not resist this

John Sims, BN6
Aberdeen, NJ

www.healey6.com

From glemon at neb.rr.com  Mon Nov 23 16:56:36 2009
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:56:36 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] apparel suggestions wanted
In-Reply-To: <173126440911231507h3583f06cq9ff89ce203226a1e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY112-W4452928F0C823E2E2A9BE4B89E0@phx.gbl><20091123143552.VTGD3.1012236.root@ispmxfep11-z02>
	<ff59076c0911231445o239545f6kdcc58ca992e4d339@mail.gmail.com>
	<173126440911231507h3583f06cq9ff89ce203226a1e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <90142D6B2ECA43D6BD6D1FBB06320D07@GregPC>

Pony tail?

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Mon Nov 23 17:04:09 2009
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:04:09 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] A Tribute ...
In-Reply-To: <08c901ca6c93$f50c5960$df250c20$@net>
References: <08c901ca6c93$f50c5960$df250c20$@net>
Message-ID: <D0A4901F2B364F6EB0DF3B678FA2715A@oscar>

Sound effects are great!
dp

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-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of John Sims
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 4:23 PM
To: Healey List
Subject: [Healeys] A Tribute ...

http://www.hummingbirds.net/lucas/index.html

Click on the switch twice. Flame away but I could not resist this

John Sims, BN6
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Mon Nov 23 17:03:26 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:03:26 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] apparel suggestions wanted
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0911231445o239545f6kdcc58ca992e4d339@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20091123180326.KYWRH.1016918.root@ispmxfep11-z02>

:):):):):):)   I sold all the photo's already:)


---- Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote: 

=============
Tom -

Your wife wears absolutely nothing?  Can you send pics?  ;)

On 11/24/09, Tom Felts <tomfelts at windstream.net> wrote:
> Mine--absolutely nothing.  She won't ride in it UNLESS the top is down.
>
> tom
>
> ---- robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote:
>
> =============
> Hi!
>
>
>
> My wife and daughter have been opting out of rides in the convertibles for a
> number of years now as it messes their hair.
>
>
>
> My wife has shown a renewed interest with the arrival of the 100, but I'm
> wondering what kind of head gear the ladies ( young and more mature ) wear
> to
> protect their hairdoos from the breeze?
>
>
>
> Please don't suggest putting the hood up!!!  :)
>
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada
> 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
> 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
> 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Mon Nov 23 17:04:47 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:04:47 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] apparel suggestions wanted
In-Reply-To: <173126440911231507h3583f06cq9ff89ce203226a1e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20091123180447.7TM1S.1016953.root@ispmxfep11-z02>

I have some really "cool" photos:) 


---- I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com> wrote: 

=============
must live in a warm climate

On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 2:45 PM, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

> Tom -
>
> Your wife wears absolutely nothing?  Can you send pics?  ;)
>
> On 11/24/09, Tom Felts <tomfelts at windstream.net> wrote:
> > Mine--absolutely nothing.  She won't ride in it UNLESS the top is down.
> >
> > tom
> >
> > ---- robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote:
> >
> > =============

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 23 17:17:28 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:17:28 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] A Tribute ...
In-Reply-To: <08c901ca6c93$f50c5960$df250c20$@net>
References: <08c901ca6c93$f50c5960$df250c20$@net>
Message-ID: <173126440911231617j2c52d922rfb7a60d366778903@mail.gmail.com>

lol  lol lol lol

On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 3:23 PM, John Sims <ahbn6 at verizon.net> wrote:

> http://www.hummingbirds.net/lucas/index.html
>
> Click on the switch twice. Flame away but I could not resist this
>
> John Sims, BN6
> Aberdeen, NJ
>
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From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov 23 17:20:23 2009
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:20:23 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Trailering/AAA Flatbed Danger
References: <48720d20911231202g5d4886aex424930c23ad16d7d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000801ca6c9b$ea417710$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>

What did Hagerty say when you asked them about using a particular flatbed 
company when the
time comes.   Its not uncommon at all for the towing to be handled like AAA 
did,  sorry to say.
The closest is the cheapest for them.

I have tailored my Healey twice so far and it seems like those flat beds can 
extend pretty
 far back to accommodate our low risers.   But like everything else  there 
is bound to be
different styles out there.

Mark



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jack Feldman" <qualitas.jack at gmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 3:02 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Trailering/AAA Flatbed Danger


> Beware of AAA towing for a Healey. The truck needs boards to make a 
> special
> ramp,Dragging your car onto a flatbed without them will tear the bottom 
> out.
>
>
> I had a disabled Healey and needed to get it to a body shop. The first 
> truck
> that came, came with a cleanly uniformed driver and truck who said he had
> towed antique cars before. He had a collection of wooden pieces and made a
> ramp so that the Healey went on without scraping the bottom. He even 
> stopped
> after a mile to make sure that the ties were all tight after moving.
>
> For the return trip I asked for the same towing company. First I got cross
> examined about why, if I had the car in a body shop they couldn't fix it 
> for
> me so I didn't need towing. I had to put the owner on the phone to assure
> him that he couldn't fix it. Eventually, I got some character who came in 
> a
> rusty truck, and his clothes weren't much better (but then my wife will 
> say
> mine are not much better either).
>
> He lined the truck up and was about to drag the car onto the flatbed when 
> I
> sent him away. (I can imagine him saying that the damage he caused was
> already there). When I called AAA, I asked why they did not use the 
> company
> that I asked for, they said that towing was only by the nearest company, 
> and
> I couldn't request a specific company. I got them to get the towing 
> company
> that I wanted. The same driver came to get my car, and said that when AAA
> called his company, they tried to get them to lower their rate for towing
> me.
>
> AAA is cheap, and doesn't really care about your car. *Be sure the person
> who puts it on a flatbed knows what he is doing.
> *
> I like the maps, and didn't want to confuse my wife about who to call, so 
> I
> canceled the 100+ towing (they refused to refund at first, and I had to
> write a letter. I got a call with someone giving me a hard sell about
> keeping the extra towing). I now have Hagerty 100+ towing which covers all
> my cars, even the US ones.
>
> BEWARE OF AAA! They are more interested in selling you insurance and 
> booking
> trips than servicing your special needs..
>
> Jack
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 23 18:10:09 2009
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:10:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] apparel suggestions wanted
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W4452928F0C823E2E2A9BE4B89E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <80895.82130.qm@web51402.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Leather flying helmet and goggles???

--- On Mon, 11/23/09, robertduquette at sympatico.ca
<robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
Subject: [Healeys] apparel suggestions wanted
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, November 23, 2009, 9:16 AM

Hi!



My wife and daughter have been opting out of rides in the convertibles for a
number of years now as it messes their hair.



My wife has shown a renewed interest with the arrival of the 100, but I'm
wondering what kind of head gear the ladies ( young and more mature ) wear to
protect their hairdoos from the breeze?



Please don't suggest putting the hood up!!!  :)


Thanks in advance!


Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
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From mgcharlie at comcast.net  Mon Nov 23 18:54:34 2009
From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:54:34 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Trailering/AAA Flatbed Danger
In-Reply-To: <000801ca6c9b$ea417710$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
References: <48720d20911231202g5d4886aex424930c23ad16d7d@mail.gmail.com>
	<000801ca6c9b$ea417710$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <4B0B3CDA.1050009@comcast.net>

My experience with a Jerr-Dan has two problems.  At the front the chains 
will come into contact with the front shroud if they are hooked around 
the bottom spring perch on each side.  Using foam rubber pipe insulation 
over the chains will help to protect it.  Better yet, installing towing 
eyes like Bill Bolton and others supply and pulling on those will not 
even let them get close.
At the rear, the tailpipes (BT7) will scrape and the license plate will 
get bent unless a ramp is made with 2 x 8's or 10's to raise the rear a 
bit right before it hits the aluminum bed.  The more laden they are with 
drive train and such, the more they will be a problem.
A friend of mine has the Jerr-Dan and has transported several Healeys to 
and from lister Shawn Miller's shop.
Charlie

Mark LaPierre wrote:
> What did Hagerty say when you asked them about using a particular 
> flatbed company when the
> time comes.   Its not uncommon at all for the towing to be handled 
> like AAA did,  sorry to say.
> The closest is the cheapest for them.
>
> I have tailored my Healey twice so far and it seems like those flat 
> beds can extend pretty
> far back to accommodate our low risers.   But like everything else  
> there is bound to be
> different styles out there.
>
> Mark

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

From ah3000me at gmail.com  Mon Nov 23 18:59:43 2009
From: ah3000me at gmail.com (Tom)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:59:43 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Trailering/AAA Flatbed Danger
In-Reply-To: <48720d20911231202g5d4886aex424930c23ad16d7d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <48720d20911231202g5d4886aex424930c23ad16d7d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <d9b7a14d0911231759m2dde7fdbw68cb6ac0ed1b4c08@mail.gmail.com>

During the first year I owned my Healey, I had 4 break-downs.   The
first was about a mile from a shop that repaired classic cars, so I
walked back to their shop and called someone that they recommended.
They came with boards to keep it from dragging and nylon straps to
hold it down.

They were a AAA tow company, so they accepted my AAA card to pay for
the tow.     I called them directly for every tow after, showed them
my AAA card and let them bill AAA.    So if you have someone you like
and they're a AAA tow company, just call them directly.

- Tom

On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 3:02 PM, Jack Feldman <qualitas.jack at gmail.com> wrote:
> Beware of AAA towing for a Healey. The truck needs boards to make a special
> ramp,Dragging your car onto a flatbed without them will tear the bottom out.
>
>
> I had a disabled Healey and needed to get it to a body shop. The first truck
> that came, came with a cleanly uniformed driver and truck who said he had
> towed antique cars before. He had a collection of wooden pieces and made a
> ramp so that the Healey went on without scraping the bottom. He even stopped
> after a mile to make sure that the ties were all tight after moving.
>
> For the return trip I asked for the same towing company. First I got cross
> examined about why, if I had the car in a body shop they couldn't fix it for
> me so I didn't need towing. I had to put the owner on the phone to assure
> him that he couldn't fix it. Eventually, I got some character who came in a
> rusty truck, and his clothes weren't much better (but then my wife will say
> mine are not much better either).
>
> He lined the truck up and was about to drag the car onto the flatbed when I
> sent him away. (I can imagine him saying that the damage he caused was
> already there). When I called AAA, I asked why they did not use the company
> that I asked for, they said that towing was only by the nearest company, and
> I couldn't request a specific company. I got them to get the towing company
> that I wanted. The same driver came to get my car, and said that when AAA
> called his company, they tried to get them to lower their rate for towing
> me.
>
> AAA is cheap, and doesn't really care about your car. *Be sure the person
> who puts it on a flatbed knows what he is doing.
> *
> I like the maps, and didn't want to confuse my wife about who to call, so I
> canceled the 100+ towing (they refused to refund at first, and I had to
> write a letter. I got a call with someone giving me a hard sell about
> keeping the extra towing). I now have Hagerty 100+ towing which covers all
> my cars, even the US ones.
>
> BEWARE OF AAA! They are more interested in selling you insurance and booking
> trips than servicing your special needs..
>
> Jack
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From neilberg at telus.net  Mon Nov 23 21:08:56 2009
From: neilberg at telus.net (Neil Trelenberg)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:08:56 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Trailering/AAA Flatbed Danger
In-Reply-To: <d9b7a14d0911231759m2dde7fdbw68cb6ac0ed1b4c08@mail.gmail.com>
References: <48720d20911231202g5d4886aex424930c23ad16d7d@mail.gmail.com>
	<d9b7a14d0911231759m2dde7fdbw68cb6ac0ed1b4c08@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <EA91A688-1149-4F6C-8F04-C654E4036854@telus.net>

   I had my Healey trailered with a flat bed by BCAA this spring.  I requested
a flatbed with a "wagging tail".  All their fleet locally here in Vancouver BC
are new and have this feature on the back of the beds.  What it is:  the last
4 or 5 feet of flatbed is on a hydraulic pivot.  This allows them to drop or
raise the last section so that the car will not drag on anything while being
pulled up on the bed.  I have "Canadian" towing eyes on the front, a rag was
wrapped on the hook and then put into the eye.  Nothing on the car touched
anything and the paint didn't even get chipped on the towing eyes.  They used
straps over the tires and even they were pulled on a slight angle so as not to
touch the finish.  The trip was up and down hills for 25 miles and it came
through without a scratch.  Also, all it cost me was 25 bucks, I found out
later they would waved that if I would have told them it could only be bedded.
This is obviously not a new technology if we have it here on the "wet" coast,
I'm sure it could be requested elsewhere if necessary.....Neil
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From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Mon Nov 23 21:53:24 2009
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:53:24 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] apparel suggestions wanted
In-Reply-To: <80895.82130.qm@web51402.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <BAY112-W4452928F0C823E2E2A9BE4B89E0@phx.gbl>
	<80895.82130.qm@web51402.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <a3b984e10911232053k42e82e0bhd0796cce580b0fe2@mail.gmail.com>

http://sportys.com/PilotShop/product/9112
http://sportys.com/PilotShop/product/9461

On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 5:10 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Leather flying helmet and goggles???

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 23 22:31:56 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:31:56 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] apparel suggestions wanted
In-Reply-To: <a3b984e10911232053k42e82e0bhd0796cce580b0fe2@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY112-W4452928F0C823E2E2A9BE4B89E0@phx.gbl>
	<80895.82130.qm@web51402.mail.re2.yahoo.com> 
	<a3b984e10911232053k42e82e0bhd0796cce580b0fe2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <173126440911232131j5d3edda8i323b2306de81a372@mail.gmail.com>

great site. too bad they don't make prescription goggles
my 14 year old son actually wears a similar head cover

On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 8:53 PM, Richard Ewald <richard.ewald at gmail.com>wrote:

> http://sportys.com/PilotShop/product/9112
> http://sportys.com/PilotShop/product/9461
>
> On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 5:10 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > Leather flying helmet and goggles???
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Nov 23 23:18:22 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:18:22 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Small Parts Rechroming - Shop Advice?
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911232218t7afc3d11q3d8d1243d88c7d9c@mail.gmail.com>

All -

I have some pot metal pieces from my Atlantic's control head assembly that
need rechroming.  Anyone have a good recommendation for a shop that will do
this properly without grinding down the pot metal on my pieces (it's fairly
fragile as you can imagine)?

Location really doesn't matter, I'll just UPS it to them.  I just need to
know who's really good at this type of work.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8

From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Mon Nov 23 23:45:31 2009
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:45:31 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] Copper washers.
Message-ID: <000c01ca6cd1$bac2e560$3048b020$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>

I need a copper washer. So, I've got a box of new ones of various sizes. All
the wrong sizes.
I've got a box of sundry old flat washers amongst which is an old copper
washer of the right size. But it's old and has presumably ceased being soft
and malleable.
I'm not even sure that I can even spell "annealing" at this time of night,
but isn't it the process by which one applies heat to restore metal's
previous malleability? Do I heat it cherry red and then quench it in water
or is it oil or what?

It's a lot to ask for one copper washer, but a)my daughter* pinches my daily
tintop to go to work so I can't go and buy one and b) I like to know these
things.
*If she can't use my car, she can't earn enough to buy her own car! I'm
going to pay half, but she's got to learn!
Simon

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Tue Nov 24 02:28:03 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:28:03 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Copper washers.
In-Reply-To: <000c01ca6cd1$bac2e560$3048b020$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
References: <000c01ca6cd1$bac2e560$3048b020$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
Message-ID: <4B0BA723.9090907@chello.nl>

Simon,
Just heat to cherry red and quench it in water.
Kees Oudesluijs


Simon Lachlan schreef:
> I need a copper washer. So, I've got a box of new ones of various sizes. All
> the wrong sizes.
> I've got a box of sundry old flat washers amongst which is an old copper
> washer of the right size. But it's old and has presumably ceased being soft
> and malleable.
> I'm not even sure that I can even spell "annealing" at this time of night,
> but isn't it the process by which one applies heat to restore metal's
> previous malleability? Do I heat it cherry red and then quench it in water
> or is it oil or what?
>
> It's a lot to ask for one copper washer, but a)my daughter* pinches my daily
> tintop to go to work so I can't go and buy one and b) I like to know these
> things.
> *If she can't use my car, she can't earn enough to buy her own car! I'm
> going to pay half, but she's got to learn!
> Simon

From jarowe at westnet.com.au  Tue Nov 24 04:44:45 2009
From: jarowe at westnet.com.au (John Rowe)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:44:45 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Copper washers.
References: <000c01ca6cd1$bac2e560$3048b020$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
Message-ID: <44A6A426FBC6441C8DB2A9670C00AFC4@DadDell>

Hi Simon


Don't quench in water or oil or anything.

Quenching makes any metal go hard or brittle etc.

To anneal just heat to cherry red and allow to cool in the ambient 
temperature.

It will then become soft and malleable.

Trust me, plumbers do that all the time here in WA as the water piping is 
required to be cold drawn, ie hard and stiff, and to expand the pipe to make 
a joint the pipe requires annealing.

cheers from WA

John


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Simon Lachlan" <simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk>
To: "'Healeys'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 2:45 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Copper washers.


>I need a copper washer. So, I've got a box of new ones of various sizes. 
>All
> the wrong sizes.
> I've got a box of sundry old flat washers amongst which is an old copper
> washer of the right size. But it's old and has presumably ceased being 
> soft
> and malleable.
> I'm not even sure that I can even spell "annealing" at this time of night,
> but isn't it the process by which one applies heat to restore metal's
> previous malleability? Do I heat it cherry red and then quench it in water
> or is it oil or what?
>
> It's a lot to ask for one copper washer, but a)my daughter* pinches my 
> daily
> tintop to go to work so I can't go and buy one and b) I like to know these
> things.
> *If she can't use my car, she can't earn enough to buy her own car! I'm
> going to pay half, but she's got to learn!
> Simon

From flyhihealey at hotmail.com  Tue Nov 24 05:23:00 2009
From: flyhihealey at hotmail.com (Warren Dietz)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:23:00 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Copper washers
Message-ID: <SNT103-W3991A0DC3EA65084EB9A96A19D0@phx.gbl>

Simon,














 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jSz11lz8MA

I need a copper washer. So, I've got a box of new ones of various sizes. All
the wrong sizes.
I've got a box of sundry old flat washers amongst which is an old copper
washer of the right size. But it's old and has presumably ceased being soft
and malleable.
I'm not even sure that I can even spell "annealing" at this time of night,
but isn't it the process by which one applies heat to restore metal's
previous malleability? Do I heat it cherry red and then quench it in water
or is it oil or what?



_________________________________________________________________
Windows 7: I wanted simpler, now it's simpler. I'm a rock star.
http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/windows-7/default.aspx?h=myidea?ocid=PID2472
7::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WWL_WIN_myidea:112009

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Tue Nov 24 05:50:46 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:50:46 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Copper washers.
In-Reply-To: <44A6A426FBC6441C8DB2A9670C00AFC4@DadDell>
References: <000c01ca6cd1$bac2e560$3048b020$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
	<44A6A426FBC6441C8DB2A9670C00AFC4@DadDell>
Message-ID: <4B0BD6A6.9050107@chello.nl>

Quenching copper will not make copper hard and brittle as e.g. carbon 
steel would. I have used the method for years bending/shaping copper 
pipe and softening sealing washers.
Kees Oudesluijs


John Rowe schreef:
> Hi Simon
>
>
> Don't quench in water or oil or anything.
>
> Quenching makes any metal go hard or brittle etc.
>
> To anneal just heat to cherry red and allow to cool in the ambient 
> temperature.
>
> It will then become soft and malleable.
>
> Trust me, plumbers do that all the time here in WA as the water piping 
> is required to be cold drawn, ie hard and stiff, and to expand the 
> pipe to make a joint the pipe requires annealing.
>
> cheers from WA
>
> John

From grday at btinternet.com  Tue Nov 24 06:14:37 2009
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:14:37 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] Copper washers.
References: <000c01ca6cd1$bac2e560$3048b020$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
	<44A6A426FBC6441C8DB2A9670C00AFC4@DadDell>
Message-ID: <B49337DDA3C64EA6B82EA06A96988C61@user8634b3d69b>

I think this page talks our language, covers what we need to know and how to 
do it.

http://www.motorcycle.co.uk/Reference-material/Annealling-Copper---Aluminium-washers.aspx


All the best

Guy R Day


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Rowe" <jarowe at westnet.com.au>
To: "Simon Lachlan" <simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk>
Cc: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 11:44 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Copper washers.


> Hi Simon
>
>
> Don't quench in water or oil or anything.
>
> Quenching makes any metal go hard or brittle etc.
>
> To anneal just heat to cherry red and allow to cool in the ambient 
> temperature.
>
> It will then become soft and malleable.
>
> Trust me, plumbers do that all the time here in WA as the water piping is 
> required to be cold drawn, ie hard and stiff, and to expand the pipe to 
> make a joint the pipe requires annealing.
>
> cheers from WA
>
> John
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Simon Lachlan" <simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk>
> To: "'Healeys'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 2:45 PM
> Subject: [Healeys] Copper washers.
>
>
>>I need a copper washer. So, I've got a box of new ones of various sizes. 
>>All the wrong sizes.
>> I've got a box of sundry old flat washers amongst which is an old copper
>> washer of the right size. But it's old and has presumably ceased being 
>> soft and malleable.
>> I'm not even sure that I can even spell "annealing" at this time of 
>> night,
>> but isn't it the process by which one applies heat to restore metal's
>> previous malleability? Do I heat it cherry red and then quench it in 
>> water
>> or is it oil or what?
>>
>> It's a lot to ask for one copper washer, but a)my daughter* pinches my 
>> daily
>> tintop to go to work so I can't go and buy one and b) I like to know 
>> these things.
>> *If she can't use my car, she can't earn enough to buy her own car! I'm 
>> going to pay half, but she's got to learn!
>> Simon

From 57healey at gmail.com  Tue Nov 24 06:54:23 2009
From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:54:23 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Classic Collectables Company -
In-Reply-To: <087e01ca6c6b$e1868370$a4938a50$@net>
References: <SNT124-W15FE2082440AFE05347A93D19E0@phx.gbl>
	<087e01ca6c6b$e1868370$a4938a50$@net>
Message-ID: <743b1e2f0911240554l375abc52j950c78238e540f81@mail.gmail.com>

Its a shame someone didn't take it over.  My body guy was very
impressed with Lynn's outrigger we put on my car

On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 12:36 PM, John Sims <ahbn6 at verizon.net> wrote:
> Their web site http://www.ahealey.com/
>  indicates that they are still closed.
>
> John Sims, BN6
> Aberdeen, NJ
>
> http://www.healey6.com


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

From bjsbj8 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 24 07:04:55 2009
From: bjsbj8 at gmail.com (Bob Johnson)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:04:55 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Transmission
In-Reply-To: <72B56686-5024-4E9C-B023-A8AD568B67C0@comcast.net>
References: <72B56686-5024-4E9C-B023-A8AD568B67C0@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <ce473f960911240604r10fbdc70le8a5a541db61b83b@mail.gmail.com>

Odd thing is that my noise is exactly the opposite, i.e. quiet until I
rest my arm on the shift.

Bob Johnson
BJ8

On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 1:47 PM, Mark Schneider
<mandmschneider at comcast.net> wrote:
> Listers,
>
> A few months ago I completed a rebuild of the transmission and O/D in my
> BJ8.  Everything from the rear engine plate to the diff was removed,
> dismantled, inspected, and worn parts replaced.  The car has 120 K original
> miles on it. While it was apart I replaced every bearing throughout the
> gearbox and O/D, synchro rings, and a worn layshaft.  All the gears
appeared
> sound and whole. I also replaced the clutch and U-joints and had the
> propeller shaft balanced.  I now have about 600 miles on the car since
> re-installing everything.  Yesterday on my birthday I went for a little
> celebratory drive.  As I drove I noticed that the gearbox now has a low
> rattley sounding growl.  If I allow my hand to rest on the gear shift lever
> the sound stops immediately.  As soon as I remove any pressure on the lever
> the sound returns.  I welcome any thoughts as to the cause of the sound.
>
> Marks 3
> '66 BJ8

From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Tue Nov 24 07:32:17 2009
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:32:17 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] re. copper washers
Message-ID: <001601ca6d12$ec824640$c586d2c0$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>

Thank you everyone who responded. I'm all set to anneal!
Simon.

From bj8Healey at msn.com  Tue Nov 24 08:01:57 2009
From: bj8Healey at msn.com (James Sailer)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:01:57 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] End of a Season and Winter Handling Projects
Message-ID: <SNT104-DS231609AE519C1734E876CFE99D0@phx.gbl>

Fellow Listers ...

The end of a fantastic season is on me .. snow has fallen and the first grit
has been put on the roads marking the end of my Healey driving for the year
... Every year I hope to make it to Thanksgiving .. but last weekend did it in
... This driving season I spent much time messing around with steering and
suspension .. adjusting box .. setting rear shocks harder .. then softer ...
correcting power steer .. (thanks list) .. etc.. to result in greatly improved
handling and tractability  .. here in the mtn US there are great opportunities
for high speed runs .. sweeping corners .. and tight mtn passes ... so making
ones car perform at speed is all possible and has been/is great fun ..

So now the information solicitation: ..  I know there are plenty of people
that have worked extensively on a Big Healey's handling ... for example front
suspension geometry modifications, ride height, etc ... can any of you share
thoughts on this .. or contacts .. books?.  My BJ8 is currently equipped with
a large dia rose jointed front sway bar, up-rated front shocks (standard
style), poly-bushes, adjustable rear tube shocks, rear lowered 1/4 (which was
really just cosmetic to result in even wheel arch to tire gap .. which may be
a mistake and may come out this winter to see if it affected handling) ....
otherwise the suspension/steering is stock ... the greatest thing I want to
improve is the high speed (>90) tractability ...

Have a great Thanksgiving and thanks for all the help along the ride!

Jim Sailer
66 BJ8

From britishcars at shaw.ca  Tue Nov 24 08:31:57 2009
From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:31:57 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] End of a Season and Winter Handling Projects
In-Reply-To: <SNT104-DS231609AE519C1734E876CFE99D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <7vpiof$5s90tu@pd6mo1no-svcs.prod.shaw.ca>

I would be interested in this topic also

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of James Sailer
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 7:02 AM
To: Healey List
Subject: [Healeys] End of a Season and Winter Handling Projects

Fellow Listers ...

The end of a fantastic season is on me .. snow has fallen and the first grit
has been put on the roads marking the end of my Healey driving for the year
... Every year I hope to make it to Thanksgiving .. but last weekend did it
in
... This driving season I spent much time messing around with steering and
suspension .. adjusting box .. setting rear shocks harder .. then softer ...
correcting power steer .. (thanks list) .. etc.. to result in greatly
improved
handling and tractability  .. here in the mtn US there are great
opportunities
for high speed runs .. sweeping corners .. and tight mtn passes ... so
making
ones car perform at speed is all possible and has been/is great fun ..

So now the information solicitation: ..  I know there are plenty of people
that have worked extensively on a Big Healey's handling ... for example
front
suspension geometry modifications, ride height, etc ... can any of you share
thoughts on this .. or contacts .. books?.  My BJ8 is currently equipped
with
a large dia rose jointed front sway bar, up-rated front shocks (standard
style), poly-bushes, adjustable rear tube shocks, rear lowered 1/4 (which
was
really just cosmetic to result in even wheel arch to tire gap .. which may
be
a mistake and may come out this winter to see if it affected handling) ....
otherwise the suspension/steering is stock ... the greatest thing I want to
improve is the high speed (>90) tractability ...

Have a great Thanksgiving and thanks for all the help along the ride!

Jim Sailer
66 BJ8
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  Tue Nov 24 08:48:26 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:48:26 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] End of a Season and Winter Handling Projects
In-Reply-To: <SNT104-DS231609AE519C1734E876CFE99D0@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT104-DS231609AE519C1734E876CFE99D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911240748v77d9403cmce75de9662529440@mail.gmail.com>

James -

For sustained high speed I'd put minilites and the 185/70-15 Pirelli
tires that Longstone tyres in the UK sells exclusively.  Nice fat
meaty tread and no need for inner tubes.

I'd also look at the camber adjusting options and by all means make
sure every track rod end is in very good shape.

Alan

On 11/24/09, James Sailer <bj8Healey at msn.com> wrote:
> Fellow Listers ...
>
> The end of a fantastic season is on me .. snow has fallen and the first grit
> has been put on the roads marking the end of my Healey driving for the year
> ... Every year I hope to make it to Thanksgiving .. but last weekend did it
> in
> ... This driving season I spent much time messing around with steering and
> suspension .. adjusting box .. setting rear shocks harder .. then softer ...
> correcting power steer .. (thanks list) .. etc.. to result in greatly
> improved
> handling and tractability  .. here in the mtn US there are great
> opportunities
> for high speed runs .. sweeping corners .. and tight mtn passes ... so
> making
> ones car perform at speed is all possible and has been/is great fun ..
>
> So now the information solicitation: ..  I know there are plenty of people
> that have worked extensively on a Big Healey's handling ... for example
> front
> suspension geometry modifications, ride height, etc ... can any of you share
> thoughts on this .. or contacts .. books?.  My BJ8 is currently equipped
> with
> a large dia rose jointed front sway bar, up-rated front shocks (standard
> style), poly-bushes, adjustable rear tube shocks, rear lowered 1/4 (which
> was
> really just cosmetic to result in even wheel arch to tire gap .. which may
> be
> a mistake and may come out this winter to see if it affected handling) ....
> otherwise the suspension/steering is stock ... the greatest thing I want to
> improve is the high speed (>90) tractability ...
>
> Have a great Thanksgiving and thanks for all the help along the ride!
>
> Jim Sailer
> 66 BJ8
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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>
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>

-- 
Sent from my mobile device

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 24 08:52:22 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:52:22 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] apparel suggestions wanted
In-Reply-To: <a3b984e10911232053k42e82e0bhd0796cce580b0fe2@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY112-W4452928F0C823E2E2A9BE4B89E0@phx.gbl>,
	<80895.82130.qm@web51402.mail.re2.yahoo.com>,
	<a3b984e10911232053k42e82e0bhd0796cce580b0fe2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W4836CE30BE381EFA283A49B89D0@phx.gbl>

Mustn't forget the silk scarf:

http://sportys.com/PilotShop/product/9106



Robert




Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:53:24 -0800
Subject: Re: [Healeys] apparel suggestions wanted
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com

http://sportys.com/PilotShop/product/9112
http://sportys.com/PilotShop/product/9461


On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 5:10 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

Leather flying helmet and goggles???

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 24 09:02:46 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:02:46 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] apparel - prescription goggles
In-Reply-To: <173126440911232131j5d3edda8i323b2306de81a372@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY112-W4452928F0C823E2E2A9BE4B89E0@phx.gbl>,
	<80895.82130.qm@web51402.mail.re2.yahoo.com>,
	<a3b984e10911232053k42e82e0bhd0796cce580b0fe2@mail.gmail.com>,
	<173126440911232131j5d3edda8i323b2306de81a372@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W31E36150D62FA16A8A06ADB89D0@phx.gbl>

A lister sent me this site:

http://www.holden.co.uk/displayproducts.asp?sg=4&pgCode=057&sgName=Clothing&p
gName=Goggles&agCode=9853&agName=Goggles+%2D+For+Spectacles



or www.holden.co.uk

then click on:

  "clothing"

  "goggles"

  "goggles for spectacles"




> From: eyera3 at gmail.com
> Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:31:56 -0800
> To: richard.ewald at gmail.com
> CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] apparel suggestions wanted
>
> great site. too bad they don't make prescription goggles
> my 14 year old son actually wears a similar head cover
>
> On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 8:53 PM, Richard Ewald
<richard.ewald at gmail.com>wrote:
>
> > http://sportys.com/PilotShop/product/9112
> > http://sportys.com/PilotShop/product/9461
> >
> > On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 5:10 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Leather flying helmet and goggles???

From bernard.johnsen at ngc.com  Tue Nov 24 09:03:33 2009
From: bernard.johnsen at ngc.com (Johnsen, Bernard F (AS))
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:03:33 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] End of a Season and Winter Handling Projects
In-Reply-To: <SNT104-DS231609AE519C1734E876CFE99D0@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT104-DS231609AE519C1734E876CFE99D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <212DD23A1FC4D74BA8265F76926DF1200A54F3@XMBIL101.northgrum.com>

<snip>
can any of you share thoughts on this .. or contacts .. books?
<snip>

Hi Jim -
	Colin Campbell wrote a series of books, published by Bentley,
discussing sports car design and tuning, including one book specifically
about suspension.

-Bernie Johnsen
 1967 BJ8

From bj8Healey at msn.com  Tue Nov 24 09:24:02 2009
From: bj8Healey at msn.com (James Sailer)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:24:02 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] End of a Season and Winter Handling Projects
In-Reply-To: <SNT104-DS231609AE519C1734E876CFE99D0@phx.gbl>
	<ff59076c0911240748v77d9403cmce75de9662529440@mail.gmail.com>
References: <SNT104-DS231609AE519C1734E876CFE99D0@phx.gbl>
	<ff59076c0911240748v77d9403cmce75de9662529440@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <SNT104-DS139B8E81E1A0FDDD0AD706E99D0@phx.gbl>

Alan,

Thanks.  I have been considering minilites and different tires but being in 
the state Longstone is a stretch with the shipping.  I am currently running 
a General tire, 165R15 86T, and run 30 lbs all around at the recommendation 
of the vendor (well known Healey/wire wheel supplier).

Are there any stateside equivalents?

James

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 8:48 AM
To: "James Sailer" <bj8Healey at msn.com>; "Healey List" 
<healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] End of a Season and Winter Handling Projects

> James -
>
> For sustained high speed I'd put minilites and the 185/70-15 Pirelli
> tires that Longstone tyres in the UK sells exclusively.  Nice fat
> meaty tread and no need for inner tubes.
>
> I'd also look at the camber adjusting options and by all means make
> sure every track rod end is in very good shape.
>
> Alan

From ynotink at msn.com  Tue Nov 24 09:24:38 2009
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:24:38 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Copper washers.
In-Reply-To: <B49337DDA3C64EA6B82EA06A96988C61@user8634b3d69b>
References: <000c01ca6cd1$bac2e560$3048b020$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>,
	<44A6A426FBC6441C8DB2A9670C00AFC4@DadDell>,
	<B49337DDA3C64EA6B82EA06A96988C61@user8634b3d69b>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W1560AEDE227A7F1C78E235A59D0@phx.gbl>

Looks right, but they do make it more complicated than necessary. I just hang
it on a piece of wire with a hooked end and hit it with a propane torch until
it glows. Then just let it cool while you do something else and it's ready
when you are.
Bill Lawrence

> From: grday at btinternet.com
> To: jarowe at westnet.com.au; simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk
> Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:14:37 +0000
> CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Copper washers.
>
> I think this page talks our language, covers what we need to know and how to
> do it.
>
>
http://www.motorcycle.co.uk/Reference-material/Annealling-Copper---Aluminium-
washers.aspx
>
>
> All the best
>
> Guy R Day
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Rowe" <jarowe at westnet.com.au>
> To: "Simon Lachlan" <simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk>
> Cc: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 11:44 AM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Copper washers.
>
>
> > Hi Simon
> >
> >
> > Don't quench in water or oil or anything.
> >
> > Quenching makes any metal go hard or brittle etc.
> >
> > To anneal just heat to cherry red and allow to cool in the ambient
> > temperature.
> >
> > It will then become soft and malleable.
> >
> > Trust me, plumbers do that all the time here in WA as the water piping is
> > required to be cold drawn, ie hard and stiff, and to expand the pipe to
> > make a joint the pipe requires annealing.
> >
> > cheers from WA
> >
> > John
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Simon Lachlan" <simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk>
> > To: "'Healeys'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 2:45 PM
> > Subject: [Healeys] Copper washers.
> >
> >
> >>I need a copper washer. So, I've got a box of new ones of various sizes.
> >>All the wrong sizes.
> >> I've got a box of sundry old flat washers amongst which is an old copper
> >> washer of the right size. But it's old and has presumably ceased being
> >> soft and malleable.
> >> I'm not even sure that I can even spell "annealing" at this time of
> >> night,
> >> but isn't it the process by which one applies heat to restore metal's
> >> previous malleability? Do I heat it cherry red and then quench it in
> >> water
> >> or is it oil or what?
> >>
> >> It's a lot to ask for one copper washer, but a)my daughter* pinches my
> >> daily
> >> tintop to go to work so I can't go and buy one and b) I like to know
> >> these things.
> >> *If she can't use my car, she can't earn enough to buy her own car! I'm
> >> going to pay half, but she's got to learn!
> >> 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 ynotink at msn.com
>
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 24 09:41:58 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:41:58 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] apparel - prescription goggles
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W31E36150D62FA16A8A06ADB89D0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-W4452928F0C823E2E2A9BE4B89E0@phx.gbl>
	<80895.82130.qm@web51402.mail.re2.yahoo.com> 
	<a3b984e10911232053k42e82e0bhd0796cce580b0fe2@mail.gmail.com> 
	<173126440911232131j5d3edda8i323b2306de81a372@mail.gmail.com> 
	<BAY112-W31E36150D62FA16A8A06ADB89D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <173126440911240841h1131d20bn8193817bd7e27900@mail.gmail.com>

*http://tinyurl.com/yzjarls*

for a less traditional auto style, but far less expensive for optical
googles

On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 8:02 AM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> A lister sent me this site:
>
>
> http://www.holden.co.uk/displayproducts.asp?sg=4&pgCode=057&sgName=Clothing&p
> gName=Goggles&agCode=9853&agName=Goggles+%2D+For+Spectacles<http://www.holden.co.uk/displayproducts.asp?sg=4&pgCode=057&sgName=Clothing&pgName=Goggles&agCode=9853&agName=Goggles+%2D+For+Spectacles>
>
>
>
> or www.holden.co.uk
>
> then click on:
>
>  "clothing"
>
>  "goggles"
>
>  "goggles for spectacles"
>
>
>
>
> > From: eyera3 at gmail.com
> > Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:31:56 -0800
> > To: richard.ewald at gmail.com
> > CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Healeys] apparel suggestions wanted
> >
> > great site. too bad they don't make prescription goggles
> > my 14 year old son actually wears a similar head cover
> >
> > On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 8:53 PM, Richard Ewald
> <richard.ewald at gmail.com>wrote:
> >
> > > http://sportys.com/PilotShop/product/9112
> > > http://sportys.com/PilotShop/product/9461
> > >
> > > On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 5:10 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Leather flying helmet and goggles???
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
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> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
>
> You are subscribed as eyera3 at gmail.com
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>



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I Erbs
Portland, OR

From bspidell at comcast.net  Tue Nov 24 09:55:24 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:55:24 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] End of a Season and Winter Handling Projects
In-Reply-To: <SNT104-DS139B8E81E1A0FDDD0AD706E99D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <586544145.6156031259081724017.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

I've got 185/70H-15 Vredestein Sprint Classics on 6-inch sealed Dayton wires. The biggest effect on handling I got was from getting as much positive camber out as possible with offset bushings (my BJ8 had excessive pos. camber) and getting a good alignment. Turnins to corners became much more decisive and true instantly (I think the pos. camber was a holdover from when Healeys came with bias-ply tires). 

I put a larger (Addco) sway bar on, which keeps the car flatter in corners, but it increased the steering effort. Roller thrust bearings in the upper trunnions alleviated that problem. 

The Vreds are plenty sticky for my driving, last up to 30K miles and haven't given me any surprises (decent in the wet, too). 

I got behind a tuner boy on a windy mountain road the other day who wouldn't let me pass until he scared himself and/or his girlfriend made him pull over. 


bs 

-------------------------------- 
Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Sailer" <bj8Healey at msn.com> 
To: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>, "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 8:24:02 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific 
Subject: Re: [Healeys] End of a Season and Winter Handling Projects 

Alan, 

Thanks. I have been considering minilites and different tires but being in 
the state Longstone is a stretch with the shipping. I am currently running 
a General tire, 165R15 86T, and run 30 lbs all around at the recommendation 
of the vendor (well known Healey/wire wheel supplier). 

Are there any stateside equivalents? 

James 

From bj8Healey at msn.com  Tue Nov 24 10:30:39 2009
From: bj8Healey at msn.com (James Sailer)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:30:39 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] End of a Season and Winter Handling Projects
In-Reply-To: <586544145.6156031259081724017.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
References: <586544145.6156031259081724017.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <SNT104-DS2414A3D3A96C1217929736E99D0@phx.gbl>

Bob,  Thanks.  Do you have words of wisdom/starting places for me to get out
positive camber? Any different alignment than standard?  My sway bar has been
switched out to be a large one.



From: Bob Spidell
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 9:55 AM
To: James Sailer
Cc: Alan Seigrist ; Healey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] End of a Season and Winter Handling Projects


I've got 185/70H-15 Vredestein Sprint Classics on 6-inch sealed Dayton wires.
The biggest effect on handling I got was from getting as much positive camber
out as possible with offset bushings (my BJ8 had excessive pos. camber) and
getting a good alignment.  Turnins to corners became much more decisive and
true instantly (I think the pos. camber was a holdover from when Healeys came
with bias-ply tires).

I put a larger (Addco) sway bar on, which keeps the car flatter in corners,
but it increased the steering effort.  Roller thrust bearings in the upper
trunnions alleviated that problem.

The Vreds are plenty sticky for my driving, last up to 30K miles and haven't
given me any surprises (decent in the wet, too).

I got behind a tuner boy on a windy mountain road the other day who wouldn't
let me pass until he scared himself and/or his girlfriend made him pull over.


bs

--------------------------------
Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA

From javrugtman at htcnet.org  Tue Nov 24 11:01:42 2009
From: javrugtman at htcnet.org (John Vrugtman)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:01:42 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] End of a Season and Winter Handling Projects
In-Reply-To: <SNT104-DS139B8E81E1A0FDDD0AD706E99D0@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT104-DS231609AE519C1734E876CFE99D0@phx.gbl>
	<ff59076c0911240748v77d9403cmce75de9662529440@mail.gmail.com>
	<SNT104-DS139B8E81E1A0FDDD0AD706E99D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4B0C1F86.2020201@htcnet.org>

I've got those tires on my 64 with minilites.  They came from the 
California dealer for those Pirellis; Lucas Tire 
http://www.lucasclassictires.com/
They look good and seem to preform well on my mountain roads, but I'm 
not too happy.  I had Hendrix set them up and he had to shave half the 
tread off to get them round.  Also they had some age on them as delivered.
And James, I've  a similar setup as yours, except I also have the DW 
rear sway bar and tube shocks all around.

John
Hightown, VA


James Sailer wrote:
> Alan,
>
> Thanks.  I have been considering minilites and different tires but 
> being in the state Longstone is a stretch with the shipping.  I am 
> currently running a General tire, 165R15 86T, and run 30 lbs all 
> around at the recommendation of the vendor (well known Healey/wire 
> wheel supplier).
>
> Are there any stateside equivalents?
>
> James
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 8:48 AM
> To: "James Sailer" <bj8Healey at msn.com>; "Healey List" 
> <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] End of a Season and Winter Handling Projects
>
>> James -
>>
>> For sustained high speed I'd put minilites and the 185/70-15 Pirelli
>> tires that Longstone tyres in the UK sells exclusively.  Nice fat
>> meaty tread and no need for inner tubes.
>>
>> I'd also look at the camber adjusting options and by all means make
>> sure every track rod end is in very good shape.
>>
>> Alan

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Tue Nov 24 11:08:26 2009
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:08:26 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] End of a Season and Winter Handling Projects
In-Reply-To: <SNT104-DS2414A3D3A96C1217929736E99D0@phx.gbl>
References: <586544145.6156031259081724017.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<SNT104-DS2414A3D3A96C1217929736E99D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <B9EF0BDF-CF12-447B-8BDA-B0BD92F4B5A6@sbcglobal.net>

Jim.  You do not want positive camber. You want negative camber, the  
Healey originally has to much positive camber.
This will give you some tire wear but the handling is much better

We have off set bushings available.





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

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Nov 24, 2009, at 9:30 AM, James Sailer wrote:

> Bob,  Thanks.  Do you have words of wisdom/starting places for me  
> to get out
> positive camber? Any different alignment than standard?  My sway  
> bar has been
> switched out to be a large one.
>
>
>
> From: Bob Spidell
> Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 9:55 AM
> To: James Sailer
> Cc: Alan Seigrist ; Healey List
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] End of a Season and Winter Handling Projects
>
>
> I've got 185/70H-15 Vredestein Sprint Classics on 6-inch sealed  
> Dayton wires.
> The biggest effect on handling I got was from getting as much  
> positive camber
> out as possible with offset bushings (my BJ8 had excessive pos.  
> camber) and
> getting a good alignment.  Turnins to corners became much more  
> decisive and
> true instantly (I think the pos. camber was a holdover from when  
> Healeys came
> with bias-ply tires).
>
> I put a larger (Addco) sway bar on, which keeps the car flatter in  
> corners,
> but it increased the steering effort.  Roller thrust bearings in  
> the upper
> trunnions alleviated that problem.
>
> The Vreds are plenty sticky for my driving, last up to 30K miles  
> and haven't
> given me any surprises (decent in the wet, too).
>
> I got behind a tuner boy on a windy mountain road the other day who  
> wouldn't
> let me pass until he scared himself and/or his girlfriend made him  
> pull over.
>
>
> bs
>
> --------------------------------
> Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA
> _______________________________________________
> Support 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 vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com  Tue Nov 24 12:18:48 2009
From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com (Jean Caron)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:18:48 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Classic Collectables Company -
In-Reply-To: <743b1e2f0911240554l375abc52j950c78238e540f81@mail.gmail.com>
References: <SNT124-W15FE2082440AFE05347A93D19E0@phx.gbl>,
	<087e01ca6c6b$e1868370$a4938a50$@net>,
	<743b1e2f0911240554l375abc52j950c78238e540f81@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <SNT124-W684F8777EAEB4D086602AD19D0@phx.gbl>

Thanks to all who replied. I talked to Lynn yesterday and he told me that he
has next to no parts left, a couple of rocker panels, that's all. The person
fabricating most of the parts for him is unable to work at present due to
medical issues and likely will not be able to do so in the forseeable future.

I, too like the quality of the parts he produced.



Jean Caron

> Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:54:23 -0600
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Classic Collectables Company -
> From: 57healey at gmail.com
> To: ahbn6 at verizon.net
> CC: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com; healeys at autox.team.net
>
> Its a shame someone didn't take it over. My body guy was very
> impressed with Lynn's outrigger we put on my car
>
> On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 12:36 PM, John Sims <ahbn6 at verizon.net> wrote:
> > Their web site http://www.ahealey.com/
> >  indicates that they are still closed.
> >
> > John Sims, BN6
> > Aberdeen, NJ
> >
> > http://www.healey6.com
>
>
> --
> Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX
> 1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."

_________________________________________________________________
Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online.
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9691815

From dan at warner-associates.com  Tue Nov 24 13:33:34 2009
From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:33:34 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Small Parts Rechroming - Shop Advice?
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0911232218t7afc3d11q3d8d1243d88c7d9c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <445C012498BA4551B534152F16A92962@DANSTROM>

Alan:
I am in Mpls area and after checking around found what I believe is a very
reputable chrome shop that is fairly priced.  I rechromed every piece on my
car and all came out perfect including the pot metal.  The pot metal is hard
to do because of pits that are in the original low cost piece.  Contact John
Colton at 651-464-0761.  JR Custom Plating is located at 1391 11th Ave SW,
Forest Lake, MN  55025.  By the way, they also did the front AUSTIN HEALEY
emblem and it came out great.
Dan



-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Alan Seigrist
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 12:18 AM
To: Healey
Subject: [Healeys] Small Parts Rechroming - Shop Advice?

All -

I have some pot metal pieces from my Atlantic's control head assembly that
need rechroming.  Anyone have a good recommendation for a shop that will do
this properly without grinding down the pot metal on my pieces (it's fairly
fragile as you can imagine)?

Location really doesn't matter, I'll just UPS it to them.  I just need to
know who's really good at this type of work.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8
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 healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Nov 24 15:12:54 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:12:54 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] End of a Season and Winter Handling Projects
In-Reply-To: <SNT104-DS139B8E81E1A0FDDD0AD706E99D0@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT104-DS231609AE519C1734E876CFE99D0@phx.gbl>
	<ff59076c0911240748v77d9403cmce75de9662529440@mail.gmail.com>
	<SNT104-DS139B8E81E1A0FDDD0AD706E99D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911241412v729c59b9h818d6b4443ad5a2c@mail.gmail.com>

James -

I don't know how they do it, but Longstone manages to ship their tires
for very low cost all things considered.  I think their website will
give an estimate for you, which is accurate.  The Pirellis they sell
are not expensive, and the pound is still favorable.

Alan

On 11/25/09, James Sailer <bj8Healey at msn.com> wrote:
> Alan,
>
> Thanks.  I have been considering minilites and different tires but being in
> the state Longstone is a stretch with the shipping.  I am currently running
> a General tire, 165R15 86T, and run 30 lbs all around at the recommendation
> of the vendor (well known Healey/wire wheel supplier).
>
> Are there any stateside equivalents?
>
> James
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 8:48 AM
> To: "James Sailer" <bj8Healey at msn.com>; "Healey List"
> <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] End of a Season and Winter Handling Projects
>
>> James -
>>
>> For sustained high speed I'd put minilites and the 185/70-15 Pirelli
>> tires that Longstone tyres in the UK sells exclusively.  Nice fat
>> meaty tread and no need for inner tubes.
>>
>> I'd also look at the camber adjusting options and by all means make
>> sure every track rod end is in very good shape.
>>
>> Alan
>>
>
>
>

-- 
Sent from my mobile device

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8

From bj8Healey at msn.com  Tue Nov 24 15:45:48 2009
From: bj8Healey at msn.com (James Sailer)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:45:48 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] End of a Season and Winter Handling Projects
In-Reply-To: <SNT104-DS231609AE519C1734E876CFE99D0@phx.gbl>
	<ff59076c0911240748v77d9403cmce75de9662529440@mail.gmail.com>
	<SNT104-DS139B8E81E1A0FDDD0AD706E99D0@phx.gbl>
	<ff59076c0911241412v729c59b9h818d6b4443ad5a2c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <SNT104-DS231609AE519C1734E876CFE99D0@phx.gbl>
	<ff59076c0911240748v77d9403cmce75de9662529440@mail.gmail.com>
	<SNT104-DS139B8E81E1A0FDDD0AD706E99D0@phx.gbl>
	<ff59076c0911241412v729c59b9h818d6b4443ad5a2c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <SNT104-DS6217960CE41F77B09D76CE99D0@phx.gbl>

Thanks Alan,

I'll look into it.  I have gotten a lot to chew on and am formulating my 
list for the winter.  Had a very nice talk (as usual) with David Nock.  So I 
am least headed down a path.  My first stop is going to get some equipment 
to determine my existing camber before I do anything.  It would be easier if 
there wasn't snow on the ground! .. But I love to ski .. and like driving 
the healey, I love to drive my 1993 Land Rover Defender 110 in the snow!

Cheers.

James

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 3:12 PM
To: "James Sailer" <bj8Healey at msn.com>; "Healey List" 
<healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] End of a Season and Winter Handling Projects

> James -
>
> I don't know how they do it, but Longstone manages to ship their tires
> for very low cost all things considered.  I think their website will
> give an estimate for you, which is accurate.  The Pirellis they sell
> are not expensive, and the pound is still favorable.
>
> Alan

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 24 16:25:40 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:25:40 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] led brAke lights fro rear reflectors
Message-ID: <173126440911241525s5a60040fg4c5ec8bddb05116e@mail.gmail.com>

OK. I did look to the archives and found some references to led retrofits,
but not what i was looking for.
So does anyone have a how to with part#s to convertt he rear reflectors to
LED running/brake lights?

-- 
I Erbs
59 BT7
On the way to a paint job and interior..... :) :) :)
Portland, OR

From austin.healey at gmail.com  Tue Nov 24 17:43:14 2009
From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:43:14 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] End of a Season and Winter Handling Projects
In-Reply-To: <SNT104-DS2414A3D3A96C1217929736E99D0@phx.gbl>
References: <586544145.6156031259081724017.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<SNT104-DS2414A3D3A96C1217929736E99D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <16452591-02EB-4040-80CF-661DC4987D25@gmail.com>

Hi James,
Here's an article I wrote years ago about camber and suspension on  
Healeys.
http://www.myaustinhealey.com/austin_healey_technical_articles.html

Chris

Sent from my iPhone

On 25/11/2009, at 4:30 AM, "James Sailer" <bj8Healey at msn.com> wrote:

> Bob,  Thanks.  Do you have words of wisdom/starting places for me to  
> get out
> positive camber? Any different alignment than standard?  My sway bar  
> has been
> switched out to be a large one.
>
>
>
> From: Bob Spidell
> Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 9:55 AM
> To: James Sailer
> Cc: Alan Seigrist ; Healey List
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] End of a Season and Winter Handling Projects
>
>
> I've got 185/70H-15 Vredestein Sprint Classics on 6-inch sealed  
> Dayton wires.
> The biggest effect on handling I got was from getting as much  
> positive camber
> out as possible with offset bushings (my BJ8 had excessive pos.  
> camber) and
> getting a good alignment.  Turnins to corners became much more  
> decisive and
> true instantly (I think the pos. camber was a holdover from when  
> Healeys came
> with bias-ply tires).
>
> I put a larger (Addco) sway bar on, which keeps the car flatter in  
> corners,
> but it increased the steering effort.  Roller thrust bearings in the  
> upper
> trunnions alleviated that problem.
>
> The Vreds are plenty sticky for my driving, last up to 30K miles and  
> haven't
> given me any surprises (decent in the wet, too).
>
> I got behind a tuner boy on a windy mountain road the other day who  
> wouldn't
> let me pass until he scared himself and/or his girlfriend made him  
> pull over.
>
>
> bs
>
> --------------------------------
> Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
>
> You are subscribed as austin.healey at gmail.com
>
> http://www.team.net/archive

From javrugtman at htcnet.org  Tue Nov 24 18:02:41 2009
From: javrugtman at htcnet.org (John Vrugtman)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:02:41 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] led brAke lights fro rear reflectors
In-Reply-To: <173126440911241525s5a60040fg4c5ec8bddb05116e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <173126440911241525s5a60040fg4c5ec8bddb05116e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B0C8231.2090206@htcnet.org>

http://www.hendrixwirewheel.com/stuff.html

I Erbs wrote:
> OK. I did look to the archives and found some references to led retrofits,
> but not what i was looking for.
> So does anyone have a how to with part#s to convertt he rear reflectors to
> LED running/brake lights?

From bj7ah at acanac.net  Tue Nov 24 18:21:54 2009
From: bj7ah at acanac.net (Heal;ey)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:21:54 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] End of a Season and Winter Handling Projects
In-Reply-To: <SNT104-DS6217960CE41F77B09D76CE99D0@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT104-DS231609AE519C1734E876CFE99D0@phx.gbl><ff59076c0911240748v77d9403cmce75de9662529440@mail.gmail.com><SNT104-DS139B8E81E1A0FDDD0AD706E99D0@phx.gbl><ff59076c0911241412v729c59b9h818d6b4443ad5a2c@mail.gmail.com>
	<SNT104-DS6217960CE41F77B09D76CE99D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <9C0962FB6C8E4BE0A83A1215710FDE2E@robsLTPC>

If you go to this website there are pictures of how I checked and set my 
camber using a level.

http://picasaweb.google.com/bj7healey


                      Bob   1963 BJ7

--------------------------------------------------
From: "James Sailer" <bj8Healey at msn.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 5:45 PM
To: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>; "Healey List" 
<healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] End of a Season and Winter Handling Projects

> Thanks Alan,
>
> I'll look into it.  I have gotten a lot to chew on and am formulating my 
> list for the winter.  Had a very nice talk (as usual) with David Nock.  So 
> I am least headed down a path.  My first stop is going to get some 
> equipment to determine my existing camber before I do anything.  It would 
> be easier if there wasn't snow on the ground! .. But I love to ski .. and 
> like driving the healey, I love to drive my 1993 Land Rover Defender 110 
> in the snow!
>
> Cheers.
>
> James
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 3:12 PM
> To: "James Sailer" <bj8Healey at msn.com>; "Healey List" 
> <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] End of a Season and Winter Handling Projects
>
>> James -
>>
>> I don't know how they do it, but Longstone manages to ship their tires
>> for very low cost all things considered.  I think their website will
>> give an estimate for you, which is accurate.  The Pirellis they sell
>> are not expensive, and the pound is still favorable.
>>
>> Alan
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From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Tue Nov 24 18:31:33 2009
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:31:33 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] led brAke lights fro rear reflectors
In-Reply-To: <173126440911241525s5a60040fg4c5ec8bddb05116e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <173126440911241525s5a60040fg4c5ec8bddb05116e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <COL121-W62CEF6EA4456C23F6E51E6A49C0@phx.gbl>

There was a great article in one of last years national Healey mags. I will
search for it if you don't get any responses. I did mine and LOVE the
results.
Rich Kahn

> From: eyera3 at gmail.com
> Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:25:40 -0800
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] led brAke lights fro rear reflectors
>
> OK. I did look to the archives and found some references to led retrofits,
> but not what i was looking for.
> So does anyone have a how to with part#s to convertt he rear reflectors to
> LED running/brake lights?
>
> --
> I Erbs
> 59 BT7
> On the way to a paint job and interior..... :) :) :)
> Portland, OR
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Nov 24 18:36:58 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:36:58 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] led brAke lights fro rear reflectors
In-Reply-To: <173126440911241525s5a60040fg4c5ec8bddb05116e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <173126440911241525s5a60040fg4c5ec8bddb05116e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911241736r71e05b63i761c7098fc663782@mail.gmail.com>

I ERbs -

I've bought several LED 1157's from this guy (buy them in red, they're the
brightest) and I can tell you these are the brightest tail lights on the
market.  These are the only way to go, and the current draw is quite low.
The only thing is you might need to replace your lucas flasher with a solid
state flasher, but you can buy those in your local pep boys for cheap.

http://autolumination.com/1156_1157.htm

His stuff is very good quality.  1157 is what you want for the combined
brake / turnsignal lights.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 7:25 AM, I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com> wrote:

> OK. I did look to the archives and found some references to led retrofits,
> but not what i was looking for.
> So does anyone have a how to with part#s to convertt he rear reflectors to
> LED running/brake lights?
>
> --

From fogbro1 at comcast.net  Tue Nov 24 19:37:48 2009
From: fogbro1 at comcast.net (Ed Woods)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:37:48 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] New Front Hubs
References: <SNT104-DS231609AE519C1734E876CFE99D0@phx.gbl><ff59076c0911240748v77d9403cmce75de9662529440@mail.gmail.com><SNT104-DS139B8E81E1A0FDDD0AD706E99D0@phx.gbl><ff59076c0911241412v729c59b9h818d6b4443ad5a2c@mail.gmail.com>
	<SNT104-DS6217960CE41F77B09D76CE99D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <84D1532261B740CAB42D768DE95F27DE@Edscomputer>

Hello List,

I have two new front 12tpi hubs for my BN6 which I'm converting to BT7 disc 
brakes. The old BT7 hubs are fastened to the rotors with a splined stud and 
nut, the hub being countersunk to accept the taper at the stud's head. The 5 
holes in the new hub are not countersunk.

The question is: Do I have these holes countersunk at my local machine ship 
to accept the old studs or will the bolts as used on the late BJ8s fit?

TIA,

Ed Woods 

From walt2727 at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 24 19:55:56 2009
From: walt2727 at yahoo.com (Walt Peterson)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:55:56 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Winter Handling Mods Project
Message-ID: <364792.49426.qm@web31403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

James,
Great question & I think the responses are right-on. What I'd like you to
consider is "The Nut Behind the Wheel" as we used to say. Besides the mods
think of bringing everything up to spec with tight and/or new parts. Negative
camber is a good idea as well as checking all the rod-ends. A bigger anti-sway
bar is good but only if it is balanced with one at the opposite end. Watch the
relationship between grip at both ends. A Healey power oversteers at moderate
speeds but a slight understeer, like tacking a sailboat is safer at speed.
Maybe not for Sir Sterling but for you & me. I plan to gusset the front lower
suspension mounts (Anybody have plans/drawings for that?) if I get to touring
with the Tri carb. A slightly smaller steering wheel helps & what are you
doing for front pads? I've used EBC Green on my track Mustang & love them. I'd
like to put a dual brake system & a pressure valve on the back to balance the
braking, too.
     I mean, the driver is the Master Chip in the circuitry. Think about doing
some Autocross and some track driving to develope your suspension. High
Performance Driving by Bob Bondurant is very informative book & both my kids
had to read it & autocross & track drive before I felt comfortable with their
street driving.  
     On the right side of your Plastic Jesus paste a picture of Pat Moss and
on the left Michelle Muton. Your talking about some impressive speeds on
public roads. I've seen a Corvette almost cut in half at the
Weatherly Hillclimb in '05: it's sobering. Best/Walt

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Nov 24 20:41:30 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:41:30 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] New Front Hubs
In-Reply-To: <84D1532261B740CAB42D768DE95F27DE@Edscomputer>
References: <SNT104-DS231609AE519C1734E876CFE99D0@phx.gbl>
	<ff59076c0911240748v77d9403cmce75de9662529440@mail.gmail.com>
	<SNT104-DS139B8E81E1A0FDDD0AD706E99D0@phx.gbl>
	<ff59076c0911241412v729c59b9h818d6b4443ad5a2c@mail.gmail.com>
	<SNT104-DS6217960CE41F77B09D76CE99D0@phx.gbl>
	<84D1532261B740CAB42D768DE95F27DE@Edscomputer>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911241941w7c32a173j2a91702aaa77a1d6@mail.gmail.com>

Ed -

If the holes don't have the striations in them, I'd say you need to just
used normal high strength bolts on this rather than the healey tapered
studs.  Otherwise, you won't be able to get the studs in...

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 10:37 AM, Ed Woods <fogbro1 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Hello List,
>
> I have two new front 12tpi hubs for my BN6 which I'm converting to BT7 disc
> brakes. The old BT7 hubs are fastened to the rotors with a splined stud and
> nut, the hub being countersunk to accept the taper at the stud's head. The 5
> holes in the new hub are not countersunk.
>
> The question is: Do I have these holes countersunk at my local machine ship
> to accept the old studs or will the bolts as used on the late BJ8s fit?
>
> TIA,
>
> Ed Woods _______________________________________________
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From 55healey at comcast.net  Tue Nov 24 21:22:21 2009
From: 55healey at comcast.net (robert westcott)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:22:21 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] [Saloon-lovers] Austin Healy info request
In-Reply-To: <e3c6d6021e873a2a91312a1f7c0c1d43@gci.net>
References: <200911240502.nAO52IDC014699@lofty.jag-lovers.org>
	<AC89419D697C4E668A8224FA42BF535C@RogerP1>
	<e3c6d6021e873a2a91312a1f7c0c1d43@gci.net>
Message-ID: <E4B76D7D-3158-4ED9-AA3F-32C240B199BA@comcast.net>

Hi Tom,

Lots of Healey guys on both lists.    Sign up on the Healey list just  
like Saloon-Lovers, you will be in very good company.
The HBN7 is an early 3000 when they first moved up to the larger  
engine.  A 3000 MK II.  A 2 seater is a plus.  Jump on this one or I  
will.
It will be great to have you on the Healey list.

Rob

This is the killer Healey site:

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


On Nov 23, 2009, at 10:55 PM, Tom Carson wrote:

> Ladies and Gentlemen,
>
> A nice young fellow named Lane Lima has been working several months  
> on a large abatement project in the State Office Building here in  
> Juneau.  He has seen me driving my XK120...and eventually told me  
> about his car.  It's a 1960 (purchased by his grandfather in later  
> 1959) Austin Healy sitting on blocks in his father's garage on Oahu,  
> Hawaii.  The car is red with a white top, 4 speed w/OD, two seater,  
> with wire wheels.  It has 15,057 miles on it and still has the  
> original tires on it.  Pretty good story, huh?
>
> Finally tonight (after many weeks of my prodding) his father called  
> and gave him the VIN:
>
> HBN7L1720
>
> I've certainly heard of BN7 Healys, but that's about as far as my  
> knowledge goes.  I'm looking for the killer Healy website where I  
> can see what the VIN reveals. I know somebody out there knows just  
> the site....maybe even knows all the info!  Heck, I think at least  
> two Listers actually own Healys.  Rob Wescott on the Saloon list for  
> one.  As always, I hereby appeal to the wisdom on the Lists.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Tom Carson
> 1954 XK 120SE OTS S674946
> 1962 3.8 Mark 2 MOD, chrome wires
> Juneau, Alaska

From 55healey at comcast.net  Tue Nov 24 22:07:20 2009
From: 55healey at comcast.net (robert westcott)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:07:20 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Brit Sports of Seattle
Message-ID: <400014BA-8B4F-4507-B2E1-5D87F50E46F8@comcast.net>

Listers of the Great Pacific NorthWet,

I was talking to Mark tonight and he mentioned his new web page.
It is a good read and neat to see recent pictures inside the shop he  
and Tom Eller share.

The Cascade Healey Club just had a Tech Session there and it is a  
great place to visit, learn and do business.

Bookmark:		http://www.britsportofseattle.com/

A happy client,

Rob Westcott

'55 BN1	Healey
'59 MK1  Jaguar

From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Wed Nov 25 00:26:07 2009
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:26:07 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] led brAke lights fro rear reflectors
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0911241736r71e05b63i761c7098fc663782@mail.gmail.com>
References: <173126440911241525s5a60040fg4c5ec8bddb05116e@mail.gmail.com>,
	<ff59076c0911241736r71e05b63i761c7098fc663782@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <COL121-W3298B7AC23ADBF4FC2CC07A49C0@phx.gbl>

If you follow the article, it will cost about $40 to $50 bucks. It tells where
to get the parts and how to do everything. The only difficult part was cutting
the hole in the rubber gasket. I bought new chrome with red lens on E-bay for
20 more dollars. I used the original Lucas glass in stead of the re-production
lens. It lights with the turn signal, brakes and headlights. No relay
required. Took about one hour to do.

> Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:36:58 +0800
> From: healey.nut at gmail.com
> To: eyera3 at gmail.com
> CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] led brAke lights fro rear reflectors
>
> I ERbs -
>
> I've bought several LED 1157's from this guy (buy them in red, they're the
> brightest) and I can tell you these are the brightest tail lights on the
> market.  These are the only way to go, and the current draw is quite low.
> The only thing is you might need to replace your lucas flasher with a solid
> state flasher, but you can buy those in your local pep boys for cheap.
>
> http://autolumination.com/1156_1157.htm
>
> His stuff is very good quality.  1157 is what you want for the combined
> brake / turnsignal lights.
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '59 Jag Mk IX
> '64 BJ8
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 7:25 AM, I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > OK. I did look to the archives and found some references to led
retrofits,
> > but not what i was looking for.
> > So does anyone have a how to with part#s to convertt he rear reflectors
to
> > LED running/brake lights?
> >
> > --
> _______________________________________________
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed Nov 25 00:30:22 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:30:22 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] led brAke lights fro rear reflectors
In-Reply-To: <173126440911241525s5a60040fg4c5ec8bddb05116e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <173126440911241525s5a60040fg4c5ec8bddb05116e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911242330u268664ebl835c7ff25cb24bff@mail.gmail.com>

I Erbs -

I reread your email.  It is the article I wrote on this list a while back.
Here it is again, all the info you need is there:

*************************

I thought y'all would like to know that I have done an even better thing
with this reflector conversion.

I have been watching LED technology for some time and I have found a company
that makes a very VERY high intensity 1157.  Trust me these lights are as
bright, if not brighter than halogen bulbs... and they're better because
they last forever and they have "instant on" functionality, plus the bulbs
never get hot.

This is how the set up looks before final assembly on my early '64 BJ8:

http://picasaweb.google.com/Healey.Nut/HealeyNutSCarStuff/photo#5108189838072380146

I bought the LED from this company:

http://autolumination.com/1156_1157.htm

The LED I bought to use with the reflector was the Eagle Eye II 1157 in red
(red is usually the brightest type of LED).  I also bought the 1157 sockets
from the same company.  As you can see in my picture above I installed a
ground wire at the bottom of the socket, as the light will be isolated from
ground when mounted.

I drilled a hole in the rubber mount using a 25mm carbide tipped hole drill
bit.  The Eagle Eye II light fits very nicely in the hole and will not fall
out (slight interference fit).

The only thing with these LEDs are the running lights and the brake lights
are almost the same brightness (out of the box), so I put an inline 100
ohm/5 watt resistor on the running light circuit and now it all works
perfectly.  The light draws enough current so that a standard flasher will
still work with this bulb.  So, now my reflectors have running lights as
well as brake/turnsignal lights.  It works really well!

FYI I also bought the Eagle Eye Tower 1157 (red) and put that in the
standard Lucas turnsignals.

Just one question - one of the reflectors has silver paint on it.  Any
recommendation for getting rid of the liver paint so the light will be
brighter?  Will Tamaya hobby thinner work?

********************************

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 7:25 AM, I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com> wrote:

> OK. I did look to the archives and found some references to led retrofits,
> but not what i was looking for.
> So does anyone have a how to with part#s to convertt he rear reflectors to
> LED running/brake lights?
>
> --
> I Erbs
> 59 BT7
> On the way to a paint job and interior..... :) :) :)
> Portland, OR
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From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au  Wed Nov 25 06:26:55 2009
From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (Joe and Lenore Armour)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:26:55 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey '100'          "LE MANS
Message-ID: <4B0D309F.5090308@illawarra.hotkey.net.au>

BLOKES
I was cleaning away a few things that have accumulated in my 'stuff' 
room and came across the following, and I spell and type it exactly as 
per the letters typed on the page with letter head -  DONALD HEALEY 
MOTOR COMPANY LTD.
                                                 WARWICK
                                                 ENGLAND

Additional Equipment Available
ENGINE:    "LE   MANS"  Engine Modification Kit.                   UK 
Pound   62. 0. 0.
                      Fitting charge                                    
                         UK Pound  22. 5 (shillings). 0 (pence)

                      8.1  :  1 High Compression Pistons with rings and 
gudgeon pins          UK Pound  12..12. 0     the set.

                      Fitting charge                                    
               (used cars)                                         10.  
0.   0
                                                                         
                      (new cars)                                       
     6.  0.   0

                      When fitted with "Le Mans" Engine Kit            
                                                           3. 0.   0.


Additional items on the 2 page list.
Some include;
Louvered bonnet
Leather bonnet strap
Two types of hardtop, 'normal window' and 'wrap around window'

Joe

From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au  Wed Nov 25 06:44:30 2009
From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (Joe and Lenore Armour)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:44:30 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Le Mans Kit  or  Factory Le Mans
Message-ID: <4B0D34BE.3040202@illawarra.hotkey.net.au>

Blokes
More stuff from the room!

 From the Oct. 1986  Healey Highlights and submitted by Rick Regan  
based on information from;
Austin Motors ( Canada)
Austin Publication No. 1131
"The Specials" by G. Healey
Lucas Spares
Austin publication No.  1050
Donald healey Motor Co. publication W35  " LeMans Models"

Le  Mans Kit:     ( part nos. shown)
Available early 1954 following Le Mans race entry 1953   

Factory Le Mans;  ( part nos. shown )
Available following 1955 Earl's Court Motor Show

My words, "who came first and who were the leftovers?'

Goodnight
Joe

From stmiller96 at hotmail.com  Wed Nov 25 06:55:08 2009
From: stmiller96 at hotmail.com (S and T Miller)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:55:08 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] led brAke lights fro rear reflectors
Message-ID: <BAY124-W7981362284FC847492347D49C0@phx.gbl>

I did it for under $20.00 (both sides- LED) with everything you need bought
from Pep Boys.  I don't have a scanner, but if you send your address I can
send you a copy of the parts lists and procedures.  Shawn

The Millers
"British Car Nuts"

1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299

1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219

1964 MGB 40841

1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351

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From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com  Wed Nov 25 07:21:37 2009
From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:21:37 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Glove Box Locks on ebay
In-Reply-To: <4B0D34BE.3040202@illawarra.hotkey.net.au>
References: <4B0D34BE.3040202@illawarra.hotkey.net.au>
Message-ID: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3BD99B3@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>

 For those who need them. There are again BJ8 Glove Box Locks for sale
on ebay:
Item number: 230401243028  and Item number: 160380842305.


Josef Eckert
54BN1, 62BT7, 65Sprite

From bj8Healey at msn.com  Wed Nov 25 07:42:00 2009
From: bj8Healey at msn.com (James Sailer)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:42:00 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Subject:  Winter Handling Mods Project
In-Reply-To: <720117.1717.qm@web31407.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <720117.1717.qm@web31407.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <SNT104-DS104105D8491EB29148B9C7E99C0@phx.gbl>

Walt,

Some interesting points and I appreciate the input. I restored my car to a
high level and have a very nice place to start upgrades. I have already up
rated my brakes with EBC green stuff pads, slotted rotors, and braided SS
brake hoses (as well as all new brake lines, rebuilt servo, master, etc). The
stopping power is very nice and I would recommend such upgrades to everyone. I
do agree a dual circuit system may be something to consider. And I do agree on
the skill development. While I have autocrossed some over the years, I am by
no means up to the skill level I would like to be. Having grown up with a
friend that was an IMSA GTP driver I am aware of training, skill and
consequence. On point with your comment is my near term intention to attend a
3-day session at Skip Barber driving school at Laguna Seca this winter to
develop my skills. I am relatively close to Miller Motorsports Park which is a
fabulous track and I have hopes to take the Healey there with the local club
next season; a proper training is needed.

Cheers.
James Sailer

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 25 07:57:22 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:57:22 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Brit Sports of Seattle
In-Reply-To: <400014BA-8B4F-4507-B2E1-5D87F50E46F8@comcast.net>
References: <400014BA-8B4F-4507-B2E1-5D87F50E46F8@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W326CADD0FC0056836A456EB89C0@phx.gbl>

They have images of a '59 gearbox rebuild:

http://www.britsportofseattle.com/2009/11/austin-healey-gearboxoverdrive-rebu
ild/#more-351



I hope to never know more about it than that.  :)



> From: 55healey at comcast.net
> To: saloons at jag-lovers.org; healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:07:20 -0800
> Subject: [Healeys] Brit Sports of Seattle
>
> Listers of the Great Pacific NorthWet,
>
> I was talking to Mark tonight and he mentioned his new web page.
> It is a good read and neat to see recent pictures inside the shop he
> and Tom Eller share.
>
> The Cascade Healey Club just had a Tech Session there and it is a
> great place to visit, learn and do business.
>
> Bookmark: http://www.britsportofseattle.com/
>
> A happy client,
>
> Rob Westcott
>
> '55 BN1 Healey
> '59 MK1 Jaguar

From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Wed Nov 25 08:43:24 2009
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:43:24 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Non-Healey race video request
Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0342002A@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>

Anyone have a copy of the 2009 Indy 500 race broadcast?
Thanks,
Ken Freese

From info at atteanlodge.com  Wed Nov 25 09:02:29 2009
From: info at atteanlodge.com (Attean Lake Lodge)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:02:29 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] distributor cap
Message-ID: <3F4AE3597CF9466CA69B09BA4AB6AA25@PC1>

Some caps identify where the #1 lead is supposed to be, the Lucas I have does
not, would anyone have a pic showing the correct location? Many thanks.

Brad Holden 67 BJ8

From stmiller96 at hotmail.com  Wed Nov 25 09:43:00 2009
From: stmiller96 at hotmail.com (S and T Miller)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:43:00 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] led brAke lights fro rear reflectors (scan)
In-Reply-To: <0E0AD327-4C26-4746-8FD6-B4D85955628E@gmail.com>
References: <BAY124-W7981362284FC847492347D49C0@phx.gbl>,
	<0E0AD327-4C26-4746-8FD6-B4D85955628E@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY124-W327B6C1FF7196582EDC7BDD49C0@phx.gbl>

WOW!  Got a overheaming responce, several listees want a copy.  If it is ok, I
will have my wife scan it on Monday (while at work) and send out electronic
copies to everyone that requested one. If anyone else would like one please
just e-mail me and I will send one.  Thanks, Shawn

The Millers
"British Car Nuts"

1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299

1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219

1964 MGB 40841

1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351

"Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a test
drive."




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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Wed Nov 25 10:41:50 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:41:50 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] distributor cap
References: <3F4AE3597CF9466CA69B09BA4AB6AA25@PC1>
Message-ID: <ED4F6D4D878F4C6DBB167C846E6C4379@LIFEBOOK>

Easy to remember Brad. When looking down at the cap, the coil wire comes off 
at 12 o'clock, and the #1 lead comes off at 1 o'clock.

Rich Chrysler

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Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 11:02 AM
Subject: [Healeys] distributor cap


> Some caps identify where the #1 lead is supposed to be, the Lucas I have 
> does
> not, would anyone have a pic showing the correct location? Many thanks.
>
> Brad Holden 67 BJ8
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From tomleavy at comcast.net  Wed Nov 25 11:10:18 2009
From: tomleavy at comcast.net (tomleavy at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:10:18 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Conclave 2010
In-Reply-To: <1262137590.8555741259172231233.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <793085580.8558461259172618748.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

First, Happy Thanksgiving to all. Among other things to be thankful for this year, I count this great community of car enthusiasts, and the friends we have made along the way. How fortunate we are to own these great old cars that bring us so much pleasure. 



It was almost a year ago that we decided to expedite the restoration timeline and be ready in time for this past Conclave. I figure this weekend is a good time to kick the discussion around the dinner table and begin making plans. 


Is anyone traveling from the East Coast to Illinois to this year's meet? We are trying to get a group from Central NJ together. How impressive would it be to see a long line of Healeys heading West? 


All the best to you and yours. 


Tom 

From Healey100M at gmail.com  Wed Nov 25 11:43:31 2009
From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:43:31 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Conclave 2010
In-Reply-To: <793085580.8558461259172618748.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <793085580.8558461259172618748.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <467D3B47-E1F8-4F9D-84BC-BFF0087419E5@gmail.com>

Tom, we'll be driving out from the Providence, RI area. Haven't decided on a
route yet. We have done the 80 interstate several times and don't really care
for it.

Keep us posted on you plans.

Randy

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'55 BN1 Dealer LeMans
'62 BN7 MkII
'65 BJ8
'53 MGTD
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On Nov 25, 2009, at 1:10 PM, tomleavy at comcast.net wrote:

> First, Happy Thanksgiving to all. Among other things to be thankful for this
year, I count this great community of car enthusiasts, and the friends we have
made along the way. How fortunate we are to own these great old cars that
bring us so much pleasure.
>
>
>
> It was almost a year ago that we decided to expedite the restoration
timeline and be ready in time for this past Conclave. I figure this weekend is
a good time to kick the discussion around the dinner table and begin making
plans.
>
>
> Is anyone traveling from the East Coast to Illinois to this year's meet? We
are trying to get a group from Central NJ together. How impressive would it be
to see a long line of Healeys heading West?
>
>
> All the best to you and yours.
>
>
> Tom
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Wed Nov 25 11:47:56 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:47:56 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Conclave 2010
Message-ID: <ca5.4f9d476e.383ed5dc@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/25/2009 1:36:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
tomleavy at comcast.net writes:

Is  anyone traveling from the East Coast to Illinois to this year's meet? 
We are  trying to get a group from Central NJ together. How impressive would 
it be to  see a long line of Healeys heading West?
--------------------------------------------------------  


Tom--
 
Odds are good that I will go but I would not be travelling on  Interstates. 
 My preferences run to two-lane travel and if you are  interested in doing 
that please count me in the group.  Otherwise I would  see you there.
 
Best--Michael Oritt 

From blkbt7 at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 25 11:50:48 2009
From: blkbt7 at yahoo.com (Bob Brown)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:50:48 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Conclave 2010
In-Reply-To: <793085580.8558461259172618748.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <793085580.8558461259172618748.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <438670.94320.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

US 20 all the way?? 
Register early to get your choice of villas or homes to house a group. Inn rooms are going fast.

Bob Brown
Conclave 2010 Chairman
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Wed, November 25, 2009 12:10:18 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Conclave 2010

First, Happy Thanksgiving to all. Among other things to be thankful for this year, I count this great community of car enthusiasts, and the friends we have made along the way. How fortunate we are to own these great old cars that bring us so much pleasure. 



It was almost a year ago that we decided to expedite the restoration timeline and be ready in time for this past Conclave. I figure this weekend is a good time to kick the discussion around the dinner table and begin making plans. 


Is anyone traveling from the East Coast to Illinois to this year's meet? We are trying to get a group from Central NJ together. How impressive would it be to see a long line of Healeys heading West? 


All the best to you and yours. 


Tom 
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From jschmid at imt.net  Wed Nov 25 12:35:45 2009
From: jschmid at imt.net (jschmid at imt.net)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:35:45 -0700 (MST)
Subject: [Healeys] transmission ID
Message-ID: <1245.24.72.221.128.1259177745.squirrel@cu.imt.net>

Hi all,

First time write in.  Can someone help identify this transmission:   The
same center case as a side shift Healey, the side cover is for column
shift but a floor shift cover fits right on.  It has an overdrive that
looks more like a Borg Warner with a mechanical shift lever.  The bell
housing has the starter on the opposite side.  Everything British-Mowog.

Thanks,

Jim

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Wed Nov 25 13:42:37 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:42:37 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Conclave 2010
In-Reply-To: <793085580.8558461259172618748.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <20091125144237.4DVB5.1089536.root@ispmxfep11-z01>

There might be several from the Pittsburgh area going, so if you come through here, you may increase the convoy.

tom

---- tomleavy at comcast.net wrote: 

=============
First, Happy Thanksgiving to all. Among other things to be thankful for this year, I count this great community of car enthusiasts, and the friends we have made along the way. How fortunate we are to own these great old cars that bring us so much pleasure. 



It was almost a year ago that we decided to expedite the restoration timeline and be ready in time for this past Conclave. I figure this weekend is a good time to kick the discussion around the dinner table and begin making plans. 


Is anyone traveling from the East Coast to Illinois to this year's meet? We are trying to get a group from Central NJ together. How impressive would it be to see a long line of Healeys heading West? 


All the best to you and yours. 


Tom 
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From peter.svilans at rogers.com  Wed Nov 25 14:08:17 2009
From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:08:17 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] transmission !.D.
Message-ID: <001a01ca6e13$68c0a4d0$6401a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>

Jim,

The C-Series-engined Austins  Called ( SIX Westminsters to distinguish them
from the A-90 Atlantic) had a colourful transmission history:


-1954:   A-90 -new Morris designed six cyl motor- 85 bhp with single Zenith
carb- 4 speed column shift, O/D optional

-spring 1956:   A-105 - same motor as Austin-Healey- 102 bhp with twin SU's- 4
speed column shift, O/D optional

-fall 1956 to 1959:      A-95, A-105 - 4 speed column shift with O/D standard,
Borg Warner O/D optional

-summer 1959:    A-99 - almost the same motor as Austin-Healey 3000 with twin
S.U's but 103 bhp, - THREE speed transmission (with Porsche-developed synchros
on all speeds)  with O/D on second and third, Borg Warner automatic optional

-1961:   A-110 - twin exhaust gave 120 bhp, now floor change for same three
speed plus 2  O/D box, although  Police cars had Healey 4-speed side shift
boxes. Borg Warner automatic optional.

1964:   A-110 Mark II - Austin-Healey centershift four-speed boxes with
optional O/D or Borg Warner automatic

Best regards
Peter

From de.sk.yeast at sbcglobal.net  Wed Nov 25 14:47:53 2009
From: de.sk.yeast at sbcglobal.net (Dennis Yeast)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:47:53 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Austin-Healey 100 in Detail by Bill Piggott
Message-ID: <517279.18977.qm@web81204.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

 It looks like I could become the proud owner of  a 1955 BN-1 100-4.  Previous
owner of a 1972 MGB and a 1954 MG-TF (wish I still had that one), but always
envied the big Healeys when they went by me.
 
The BN-1 is clearly a project car, currently standing in boxes, engine and
head separated, frame on wheels and amazingly enough through many years of dry
storage, almost free of rust or other serious maladies. Current inventory says
it is about 95% with all major parts present and accounted for.  Just getting
started on cleanup and would appreciate any suggestions or tips appropriate to
this stage of trying to get the car reassembled and back on the road.  Where
best to replace parts needed? What sources of information?  This will not be a
complete restoration but I wish for a decent looking car to drive not show.
 
As for the subject of this email;  I saw this title and cover on the Holden
Vintage & Classic web site. Anybody know whether it is available in the US or
worth the $100 to get it to California.?
 
Dennis Yeast
 
 

From peter.svilans at rogers.com  Wed Nov 25 15:13:52 2009
From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:13:52 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] transmission !.D.
Message-ID: <000e01ca6e1c$9267b450$6401a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>

I should try proofreading before pressing 'send'
Should read:

-C-series Austins  (called SIX Westminsters.... .....)

-fall 1956 .......Borg Warner automatic optional

By the way, welcome, Jim.

Best regards
Peter

From gbrierton at hotmail.com  Wed Nov 25 15:19:00 2009
From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:19:00 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Conclave 2010
In-Reply-To: <ca5.4f9d476e.383ed5dc@aol.com>
References: <ca5.4f9d476e.383ed5dc@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BLU107-DS247AC022BCB15090E5674B39C0@phx.gbl>

Time to dust off US Route 50???  to about Cincinnati??
GaryB

--------------------------------------------------
From: <Awgertoo at aol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 1:47 PM
To: <tomleavy at comcast.net>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conclave 2010

> In a message dated 11/25/2009 1:36:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> tomleavy at comcast.net writes:
>
> Is  anyone traveling from the East Coast to Illinois to this year's meet?
> We are  trying to get a group from Central NJ together. How impressive 
> would
> it be to  see a long line of Healeys heading West?
> --------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> Tom--
>
> Odds are good that I will go but I would not be travelling on 
> Interstates.
> My preferences run to two-lane travel and if you are  interested in doing
> that please count me in the group.  Otherwise I would  see you there.
>
> Best--Michael Oritt
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Wed Nov 25 16:00:45 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:00:45 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Conclave 2010
Message-ID: <ced.69f5f456.383f111d@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/25/2009 5:19:48 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
gbrierton at hotmail.com writes:

Time to  dust off US Route 50???  to about Cincinnati??


-------------------------------------------------------------
On the way out to Tahoe in 2002 I swung southwest at Cincinnati and  took 
56 down the north bank of the Ohio River toward  Madison.   This is VERY 
pretty country and 56 is a narrow, two-lane road that has obviously  spent a 
good portion of its life underwater as  there were signs  of recent repairs 
from washouts. 
 
As I drove down the river I passed several tow boats shouldering  their way 
north, pushing into the current which churned its  way downstream.  The 
town names in these parts are great:   Aurora, Rising Sun and Patriot to name 
just a few.  Others  were nothing more than place-names on the map, the 
communities  themselves casualties of the decline of the River Boat  trade. 
 
At Madison I cruised Main Street and could not get the Healey to make it  
past "Hinkle's Hamburger Shop" (Founded 1937).  They served  classic  sliders 
and as I sat at the counter I wondered how these little towns manage to  
stay open.  Whatever, they're a slice of Americana, and the burgers  were 
great!
 
So, Gary, I would recommend not to straighen too much the route  to Galena: 
 Heading to Madison only adds 20-30 miles and pays off  big-time.
 
Best--Michael Oritt  

From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Wed Nov 25 16:17:56 2009
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:17:56 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] YOM plates for california
Message-ID: <COL121-W3668D72FFB2BD9C702056A49C0@phx.gbl>

Well, the latest in the endeavor to get the black plates on my 64 Healey is
that they gave me the registration and stickers but now  are telling me they
are rescinding that. I have the registration that they say is not valid and
not in the DMV files. The problem is that I cannot prove that the first
sticker is a 1964 sticker under the pile of stickers on the plate. Since I
gave them my white plates, the will have to re manufacture them.  And one
wounders why governments are loosing money. This has been going on since July
with 5 separate visits to the DMV . Has any one been successful in getting the
YOM plates registered? There was a post awhile ago that listed the letters by
year. Can any one help me re find that information?
Thanks
Rich Kahn

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From rdryman1 at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 25 16:30:22 2009
From: rdryman1 at yahoo.com (Richard Dryman)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:30:22 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Austin-Healey 100 in Detail by Bill Piggott
In-Reply-To: <517279.18977.qm@web81204.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <517279.18977.qm@web81204.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <169511.15817.qm@web110308.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Not exactly sure what your question is, but type your subject in Google; there
are many many shops selling the book: Amazon, Barnes&Noble, etc. When in doubt
go to Google
 Price I saw is around $35.00 with FREE shipping !!!
________________________________
From: Dennis Yeast
<de.sk.yeast at sbcglobal.net>
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Wed, November 25,
2009 4:47:53 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Austin-Healey 100 in Detail by Bill Piggott
As for the subject of this email;  I saw this title and cover on the Holden
Vintage & Classic web site. Anybody know whether it is available in the US or
worth the $100 to get it to California.?

Dennis Yeast

From glemon at neb.rr.com  Wed Nov 25 17:09:11 2009
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:09:11 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Austin-Healey 100 in Detail by Bill Piggott
In-Reply-To: <517279.18977.qm@web81204.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <517279.18977.qm@web81204.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <85CFFFBE840446CCA76A0ED85C5DDCA5@GregPC>

Hi Dennis, I don't have a 100 but used to and still linger on the list, it 
ran when I bought it but barely, in the course of ownership redid pretty 
much everything.  Congratulations, the 100 is one spcial british car, ran at 
Le Mans, Sebring, designed by Donald Healey and his small crew, etc. just as 
pretty and fifties British as can be.

Anywho as far as the Piggot book it is a great resource and read, but I 
don't know if I'd pay $100 for one, if you haven't check Amazon.com, Ebay 
etc. should hopefully come up cheaper, I think I got mine for under $30, but 
that was when it first came out sometimes they go up when out of print.

You may also want to get the Anderson Moment Healey Restoration Guide or the 
Clausager Orignal Austin Healey, and the factory manual for the 100, which 
is the best choice for a shop manual, as there is no Haynes or Autobooks 
option for the early cars.  They were printed in hardcover and seemed to 
have survived pretty well, maybe better than the cars themselves, there 
always seems to be a few for sale on E-bay.  If you are interested in the 
history of the cars the Geoff Healey books are a great resource.

As to parts and what not for the early cars much is made new, but in some 
cases you will have to rely on used, others on the list may recommend their 
favorites other than the usual suspects (Moss and Victoria British).

Lastly, this list is a great resource and you will find very many helpful 
and knowledgable people here.

If you decide to restore it to Le Mans spec just be sure to ask the listers 
their opinion before you decide on how to refer to it unless you are 
particularly thick skinned!

Greg Lemon 

From edriver at sasktel.net  Wed Nov 25 17:47:26 2009
From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:47:26 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Austin-Healey 100 in Detail by Bill Piggott
In-Reply-To: <85CFFFBE840446CCA76A0ED85C5DDCA5@GregPC>
References: <517279.18977.qm@web81204.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<85CFFFBE840446CCA76A0ED85C5DDCA5@GregPC>
Message-ID: <4B0DD01E.6040506@sasktel.net>

Hi Greg

The Piggot book is available from Holdens in the UK for 35UKP or about 
$59US and much cheaper from Amazon.com.

Kind regards
Ed
Saskatoon


Greg Lemon wrote:
> Hi Dennis, I don't have a 100 but used to and still linger on the 
> list, it ran when I bought it but barely, in the course of ownership 
> redid pretty much everything.  Congratulations, the 100 is one spcial 
> british car, ran at Le Mans, Sebring, designed by Donald Healey and 
> his small crew, etc. just as pretty and fifties British as can be.
>
> Anywho as far as the Piggot book it is a great resource and read, but 
> I don't know if I'd pay $100 for one, if you haven't check Amazon.com, 
> Ebay etc. should hopefully come up cheaper, I think I got mine for 
> under $30, but that was when it first came out sometimes they go up 
> when out of print.
>
> You may also want to get the Anderson Moment Healey Restoration Guide 
> or the Clausager Orignal Austin Healey, and the factory manual for the 
> 100, which is the best choice for a shop manual, as there is no Haynes 
> or Autobooks option for the early cars.  They were printed in 
> hardcover and seemed to have survived pretty well, maybe better than 
> the cars themselves, there always seems to be a few for sale on 
> E-bay.  If you are interested in the history of the cars the Geoff 
> Healey books are a great resource.
>
> As to parts and what not for the early cars much is made new, but in 
> some cases you will have to rely on used, others on the list may 
> recommend their favorites other than the usual suspects (Moss and 
> Victoria British).
>
> Lastly, this list is a great resource and you will find very many 
> helpful and knowledgable people here.
>
> If you decide to restore it to Le Mans spec just be sure to ask the 
> listers their opinion before you decide on how to refer to it unless 
> you are particularly thick skinned!
>
> Greg Lemon _______________________________________________
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From RonFineEsq at earthlink.net  Wed Nov 25 18:09:05 2009
From: RonFineEsq at earthlink.net (Ron Fine)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:09:05 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] YOM plates for california
References: <COL121-W3668D72FFB2BD9C702056A49C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <1078D10BDD1540D78D37D12570C219F1@XPS400>

I put YOM plates on my 61 BN& but I purchased a separate '61 sticker to put 
on the plate.   I have a second '61 sticker but that won't help you.  I had 
a lot of trouble at the DMV office but I went prepared with a copy of the 
Vehicle code and fought my way up the chain of command until I finally 
reached a supervisor who finally gave the approval.  The old plate must not 
be registered to any other car.
My plates were yellow with black letters.  I suggest you get the Vehicle 
Code to review and make sure you have done everything necessary then just 
keep at it.  You might need to try a different local office.

Good Luck,,

Ron

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Kahn" <tahoehealey at hotmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 3:17 PM
Subject: [Healeys] YOM plates for california


> Well, the latest in the endeavor to get the black plates on my 64 Healey 
> is
> that they gave me the registration and stickers but now  are telling me 
> they
> are rescinding that. I have the registration that they say is not valid 
> and
> not in the DMV files. The problem is that I cannot prove that the first
> sticker is a 1964 sticker under the pile of stickers on the plate. Since I
> gave them my white plates, the will have to re manufacture them.  And one
> wounders why governments are loosing money. This has been going on since 
> July
> with 5 separate visits to the DMV . Has any one been successful in getting 
> the
> YOM plates registered? There was a post awhile ago that listed the letters 
> by
> year. Can any one help me re find that information?
> Thanks
> Rich Kahn
>
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed Nov 25 18:20:03 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:20:03 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] led brAke lights fro rear reflectors (scan)
In-Reply-To: <BAY124-W327B6C1FF7196582EDC7BDD49C0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY124-W7981362284FC847492347D49C0@phx.gbl>
	<0E0AD327-4C26-4746-8FD6-B4D85955628E@gmail.com>
	<BAY124-W327B6C1FF7196582EDC7BDD49C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911251720n28afdf11o3bc683e07bb81906@mail.gmail.com>

Guys -

The LEDs that Pep Boys sells are just typically bright and put out less
total light than an 1157, but if behind the car may be comparable to an
1157.

The Eagle Eye 5 lights that Autolumination sells are VERY bright, much
brighter than a traditional brake bulb.  I put them back there for safety.
They may be expensive but they are a different animal altogether.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 12:43 AM, S and T Miller <stmiller96 at hotmail.com>wrote:

> WOW!  Got a overheaming responce, several listees want a copy.  If it is
> ok, I
> will have my wife scan it on Monday (while at work) and send out electronic
> copies to everyone that requested one. If anyone else would like one please
> just e-mail me and I will send one.  Thanks, Shawn
>
> The Millers
> "British Car Nuts"
>
> 1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299
>
> 1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219
>
> 1964 MGB 40841
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351
>
> "Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a test
> drive."
>
>
>
>
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From stmiller96 at hotmail.com  Wed Nov 25 18:29:21 2009
From: stmiller96 at hotmail.com (S and T Miller)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:29:21 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Clark W. Grizwalt owned a Healey
Message-ID: <BAY124-W42634B93B8442195541C0BD49B0@phx.gbl>

Was watching the all time great movie "National Lampoon's Vacation", Clark
said "Honey remember when we drove down to Ft. Lauderdale in my Austin
Healey".  I have always loved the movie, but never heard the AH mention
before.

The Millers
"British Car Nuts"

1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299

1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219

1964 MGB 40841

1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351

"Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a test
drive."



_________________________________________________________________
Bing brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place.
http://www.bing.com/search?q=restaurants&form=MFESRP&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_M
FESRP_Local_MapsMenu_Resturants_1x1

From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Wed Nov 25 18:57:10 2009
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:57:10 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Conclave 2010
References: <793085580.8558461259172618748.JavaMail.root@sz0089a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <001401ca6e3b$c49cb2d0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>

Wish I still used a credit card.   Too rich for my blood.    Keep us posted 
on your drive.

Thanks,   Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <tomleavy at comcast.net>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 1:10 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Conclave 2010


> First, Happy Thanksgiving to all. Among other things to be thankful for 
> this year, I count this great community of car enthusiasts, and the 
> friends we have made along the way. How fortunate we are to own these 
> great old cars that bring us so much pleasure.
>
>
>
> It was almost a year ago that we decided to expedite the restoration 
> timeline and be ready in time for this past Conclave. I figure this 
> weekend is a good time to kick the discussion around the dinner table and 
> begin making plans.
>
>
> Is anyone traveling from the East Coast to Illinois to this year's meet? 
> We are trying to get a group from Central NJ together. How impressive 
> would it be to see a long line of Healeys heading West?
>
>
> All the best to you and yours.
>
>
> Tom
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From gbrierton at hotmail.com  Wed Nov 25 19:29:20 2009
From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:29:20 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Clark W. Grizwalt owned a Healey
In-Reply-To: <BAY124-W42634B93B8442195541C0BD49B0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY124-W42634B93B8442195541C0BD49B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BLU107-DS15388B10A3CA544D38FF1B39B0@phx.gbl>

The original?...going to Wally World?
GaryB

--------------------------------------------------
From: "S and T Miller" <stmiller96 at hotmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 8:29 PM
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Clark W. Grizwalt owned a Healey

> Was watching the all time great movie "National Lampoon's Vacation", Clark
> said "Honey remember when we drove down to Ft. Lauderdale in my Austin
> Healey".  I have always loved the movie, but never heard the AH mention
> before.
>
> The Millers
> "British Car Nuts"
>
> 1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299
>
> 1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219
>
> 1964 MGB 40841
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351
>
> "Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a test
> drive."
>
>
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Bing brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place.
> http://www.bing.com/search?q=restaurants&form=MFESRP&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_M
> FESRP_Local_MapsMenu_Resturants_1x1
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From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Wed Nov 25 20:06:05 2009
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:06:05 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Clark W. Grizwalt owned a Healey
In-Reply-To: <BLU107-DS15388B10A3CA544D38FF1B39B0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY124-W42634B93B8442195541C0BD49B0@phx.gbl>
	<BLU107-DS15388B10A3CA544D38FF1B39B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <000e01ca6e45$65396720$2fac3560$@net>

All I want to remember about that movie is the pool scene with Christie
Brinkley.

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 gary brierton
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 9:29 PM
To: S and T Miller
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Clark W. Grizwalt owned a Healey

The original?...going to Wally World?
GaryB

--------------------------------------------------
From: "S and T Miller" <stmiller96 at hotmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 8:29 PM
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Clark W. Grizwalt owned a Healey

> Was watching the all time great movie "National Lampoon's Vacation", Clark
> said "Honey remember when we drove down to Ft. Lauderdale in my Austin
> Healey".  I have always loved the movie, but never heard the AH mention
> before.
>
> The Millers
> "British Car Nuts"
>
> 1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299
>
> 1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219
>
> 1964 MGB 40841
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351
>
> "Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a test
> drive."
>
>
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Bing brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place.
>
http://www.bing.com/search?q=restaurants&form=MFESRP&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_
M
> FESRP_Local_MapsMenu_Resturants_1x1
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From gbrierton at hotmail.com  Wed Nov 25 20:14:08 2009
From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:14:08 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Conclave 2010
In-Reply-To: <ced.69f5f456.383f111d@aol.com>
References: <ced.69f5f456.383f111d@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BLU107-DS268AF9CA9A2EE004DDD65B39B0@phx.gbl>

On one of our trips to a delegates meeting in the Bullet, we went up to
Gallipolis, Ohio then followed Ohio-7 to US-52 to US-56 through the towns you
mention.  You are absolutely right.  Breathtaking scenery.  Takes you back to
the riverboat days.  Houses... no, mansions with widow walk balconies; other
houses reflecting dirt poor working families.  Saw a miniature paddle wheel in
the town of Vevay. I, too, highly recommend that route!
GaryB


From: Awgertoo at aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 6:00 PM
To: gbrierton at hotmail.com
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conclave 2010


In a message dated 11/25/2009 5:19:48 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
gbrierton at hotmail.com writes:
  Time to dust off US Route 50???  to about Cincinnati??
-------------------------------------------------------------
On the way out to Tahoe in 2002 I swung southwest at Cincinnati and took 56
down the north bank of the Ohio River toward  Madison.  This is VERY pretty
country and 56 is a narrow, two-lane road that has obviously spent a good
portion of its life underwater as  there were signs of recent repairs from
washouts.

As I drove down the river I passed several tow boats shouldering their way
north, pushing into the current which churned its way downstream.  The town
names in these parts are great:  Aurora, Rising Sun and Patriot to name just a
few.  Others were nothing more than place-names on the map, the communities
themselves casualties of the decline of the River Boat trade.

At Madison I cruised Main Street and could not get the Healey to make it past
"Hinkle's Hamburger Shop" (Founded 1937).  They served  classic sliders and as
I sat at the counter I wondered how these little towns manage to stay open.
Whatever, they're a slice of Americana, and the burgers were great!

So, Gary, I would recommend not to straighen too much the route to Galena:
Heading to Madison only adds 20-30 miles and pays off big-time.

Best--Michael Oritt

From stmiller96 at hotmail.com  Wed Nov 25 20:25:07 2009
From: stmiller96 at hotmail.com (S and T Miller)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:25:07 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Clark W. Grizwalt owned a Healey
In-Reply-To: <BLU107-DS15388B10A3CA544D38FF1B39B0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY124-W42634B93B8442195541C0BD49B0@phx.gbl>,
	<BLU107-DS15388B10A3CA544D38FF1B39B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY124-W787B1D5BC0DBD9078A6B9D49B0@phx.gbl>

Yep, the Wally World one.  It is early on somewhere around the St Louis stop
and where she puts her head in Clark's lap, then gets stuck under the steering
wheel- just before that.



John- Yes, Christie Brinkley!!!!!!  She must have known he owned a Healey!!

The Millers
"British Car Nuts"

1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299

1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219

1964 MGB 40841

1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351

"Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a test
drive."




> From: gbrierton at hotmail.com
> To: stmiller96 at hotmail.com
> CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Clark W. Grizwalt owned a Healey
> Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:29:20 -0500
>
> The original?...going to Wally World?
> GaryB
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "S and T Miller" <stmiller96 at hotmail.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 8:29 PM
> To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Clark W. Grizwalt owned a Healey
>
> > Was watching the all time great movie "National Lampoon's Vacation",
Clark
> > said "Honey remember when we drove down to Ft. Lauderdale in my Austin
> > Healey". I have always loved the movie, but never heard the AH mention
> > before.
> >
> > The Millers
> > "British Car Nuts"
> >
> > 1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299
> >
> > 1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219
> >
> > 1964 MGB 40841
> >
> > 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351
> >
> > "Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a test
> > drive."
> >
> >
> >
> > _________________________________________________________________
> > Bing brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place.
> >
http://www.bing.com/search?q=restaurants&form=MFESRP&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_M
> > FESRP_Local_MapsMenu_Resturants_1x1
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From bn1 at pacbell.net  Wed Nov 25 21:06:09 2009
From: bn1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:06:09 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Now LED's
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0911251720n28afdf11o3bc683e07bb81906@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY124-W7981362284FC847492347D49C0@phx.gbl>
	<0E0AD327-4C26-4746-8FD6-B4D85955628E@gmail.com>
	<BAY124-W327B6C1FF7196582EDC7BDD49C0@phx.gbl>
	<ff59076c0911251720n28afdf11o3bc683e07bb81906@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B0DFEB1.2030209@pacbell.net>

Alan and List,

First, there is a very big warning:  All LED's that I know of are 
NEGATIVE GROUND ONLY!  Hook them up the other way and in about two 
seconds you'll get a flash and a small amount of smoke being let out of 
the bulb.

(I am talking about running and tail lights only, not the reflector to 
bulb conversion.)  The bulbs Alan mentions are the only way to go.  If 
you replace the tail/brake lights only, they will work with your stock 
flasher, although they will flash a little more quickly.  If you decide 
to go all four corners, you will have to replace the flasher with an 
electronic one.  They can be purchased from Pep Boys or where ever for 
~$14.  The bulbs will fit under your original lenses.  No other 
modifications, e.g. adding a resistor, are necessary.

The only problem is that they won't seat in your Lucas bulb holders!  I 
have these bulbs in stock and for sale which have the additional 
machinings so they will fit.  They are direct replacements:  Remove the 
lens and 1157, insert my bulb and replace the lens.  I always advise 
that you first do one side and compare it to your other tungsten light.  
Believe me, you will be amazed.

I also have LED replacements for the lights in the instrument cluster.  
With them, you can actually see your instruments when driving at night!  
As LED's are only on or off, you should not replace the generator 
light.  How many of you have trafficators that don't cancel?  This bulb 
will make your green roadster indicator so bright that your friend three 
Healeys back will be able to see it and it'll be a clue you to turn it off.

If your car is negative ground or you are considering making the change, 
please contact me off List for prices and information.  For the 
holidays, what better way to celebrate than buying yourself an early 
present to make your loved ones, Healey and passengers, more visible and 
safer?

Bill
Red Car Enterprises


Alan Seigrist wrote:
> Guys -
>
> The LEDs that Pep Boys sells are just typically bright and put out less
> total light than an 1157, but if behind the car may be comparable to an
> 1157.
>
> The Eagle Eye 5 lights that Autolumination sells are VERY bright, much
> brighter than a traditional brake bulb.  I put them back there for safety.
> They may be expensive but they are a different animal altogether.
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '59 Jag Mk IX
> '64 BJ8

From glemon at neb.rr.com  Wed Nov 25 21:26:37 2009
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:26:37 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Clark W. Grizwalt owned a Healey
In-Reply-To: <BAY124-W787B1D5BC0DBD9078A6B9D49B0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY124-W42634B93B8442195541C0BD49B0@phx.gbl>,
	<BLU107-DS15388B10A3CA544D38FF1B39B0@phx.gbl>
	<BAY124-W787B1D5BC0DBD9078A6B9D49B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <C72117C479934C59972C1CBD2DFCCFF6@GregPC>

Funny the movie just started on one of my cable channels of course I got 
distracted when the scene came up..but...Everything is on the internet, and 
the dialogue about the AH in Vacation is actually kind of fun

"Honey?

Remember when we were in college...
...and drove to Fort Lauderdale in my Austin Healy?


I haven't thought about that for a long time.


Remember what we did in the car?


It's amazing we didn't get into an accident.


Want to relive a fond memory?"

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 25 22:39:39 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:39:39 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Now LED's
Message-ID: <4b0e146d.9513f30a.5063.1bd0@mx.google.com>

Thanks
my car is negative ground

sent from my cellular PDA
I Erbs

-----Original Message-----
From: Mr. Bill <bn1 at pacbell.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 8:06 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Now LED's

Alan and List,

First, there is a very big warning:  All LED's that I know of are
NEGATIVE GROUND ONLY!  Hook them up the other way and in about two
seconds you'll get a flash and a small amount of smoke being let out of
the bulb.

(I am talking about running and tail lights only, not the reflector to
bulb conversion.)  The bulbs Alan mentions are the only way to go.  If
you replace the tail/brake lights only, they will work with your stock
flasher, although they will flash a little more quickly.  If you decide
to go all four corners, you will have to replace the flasher with an
electronic one.  They can be purchased from Pep Boys or where ever for
~$14.  The bulbs will fit under your original lenses.  No other
modifications, e.g. adding a resistor, are necessary.

The only problem is that they won't seat in your Lucas bulb holders!  I
have these bulbs in stock and for sale which have the additional
machinings so they will fit.  They are direct replacements:  Remove the
lens and 1157, insert my bulb and replace the lens.  I always advise
that you first do one side and compare it to your other tungsten light.
Believe me, you will be amazed.

I also have LED replacements for the lights in the instrument cluster.
With them, you can actually see your instruments when driving at night!
As LED's are only on or off, you should not replace the generator
light.  How many of you have trafficators that don't cancel?  This bulb
will make your green roadster indicator so bright that your friend three
Healeys back will be able to see it and it'll be a clue you to turn it off.

If your car is negative ground or you are considering making the change,
please contact me off List for prices and information.  For the
holidays, what better way to celebrate than buying yourself an early
present to make your loved ones, Healey and passengers, more visible and
safer?

Bill
Red Car Enterprises


Alan Seigrist wrote:
> Guys -
>
> The LEDs that Pep Boys sells are just typically bright and put out less
> total light than an 1157, but if behind the car may be comparable to an
> 1157.
>
> The Eagle Eye 5 lights that Autolumination sells are VERY bright, much

From robertlarson at att.net  Wed Nov 25 22:44:16 2009
From: robertlarson at att.net (Bob)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:44:16 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Now LED's
In-Reply-To: <4B0DFEB1.2030209@pacbell.net>
References: <BAY124-W7981362284FC847492347D49C0@phx.gbl>
	<0E0AD327-4C26-4746-8FD6-B4D85955628E@gmail.com>
	<BAY124-W327B6C1FF7196582EDC7BDD49C0@phx.gbl>
	<ff59076c0911251720n28afdf11o3bc683e07bb81906@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B0DFEB1.2030209@pacbell.net>
Message-ID: <4B0E15B0.2080504@att.net>

There are bulbs that are not polarized.  Here:

http://classicautobulbs.com/6volt.html

And I have seen others.   However care needs to be exercised if you 
don't know!
Hooked up backwards they may be very bright for a few milliseconds.

Making the bulbs non polarized is actually pretty simple with a couple 
of steering
diodes. But the extra diodes cost a few cents and will be  be necessary 
in very few
instances so they save the cost.  

Leds are getting quite bright. That's what is in use on the police 
cruisers nowadays.


Bob

From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au  Thu Nov 26 06:00:17 2009
From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (Joe and Lenore Armour)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:17 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Radio and Aerial Location
Message-ID: <4B0E7BE1.7020205@illawarra.hotkey.net.au>

Blokes
More stuff on a much discussed subject ( thousands of opinions out there)

Thanks again to Rick Regan.

Optional Equipment:

and I quote" Radio: usually dealer-installedas follows:
    . tuner attached to parcel shelf.
    .power unit mounted on fresh-air transfer box just inboard of parcel 
shelf.
    .aerial mounted to passenger-side front fender,about 2 inches ahead 
of foward windshield pillar foot."

See all those old club magazines were not useless. Join two clubs and 
get twice the value

Joe

From bspidell at comcast.net  Thu Nov 26 07:15:36 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:15:36 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Now LED's
In-Reply-To: <4b0e146d.9513f30a.5063.1bd0@mx.google.com>
References: <4b0e146d.9513f30a.5063.1bd0@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <4B0E8D88.9090203@comcast.net>

re: "Hook them up the other way and in about two seconds you'll get a 
flash and a small amount of smoke being let out of the bulb."


That doesn't make sense.  LEDs are diodes ("light emitting") and when 
reverse-biased will just block current flow; i.e. nothing will happen 
(they won't light up).   If their rated voltage is exceeded--presumably, 
they're rated for 12V or more--they'll be destroyed regardless of which 
way they're wired.  Maybe there's other components in these kits that 
could fry if reverse-biased, but a diode won't  (if the diodes are 5V 
there's probably some resistors to reduce voltage, but resistors don't 
care which way the current is going).

If they're in a socket plug--like a bulb--then just switching the 
internal leads for ground and power--if it's possible to get to 
them--would allow them to work in a pos. ground car (as long as there's 
nothing else 'hot' that could be grounded).

Happy Thanksgiving all,

bs
>
> First, there is a very big warning:  All LED's that I know of are
> NEGATIVE GROUND ONLY!  Hook them up the other way and in about two
> seconds you'll get a flash and a small amount of smoke being let out of
> the bulb.
>   


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From peter.svilans at rogers.com  Thu Nov 26 07:45:51 2009
From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:45:51 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Radio and Aerial Location
Message-ID: <001201ca6ea7$26928210$6401a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>

Well, hats off to my friend Rick Regan, but a dealer fitted radio could vary
according to how long the apprentice had partied the night before.

No "opinion" is required for the official factory Smiths Radiomobile
(available through Canadian BMC dealers at least), which came with a
comprehensive installation kit specific to a given make & model, as well as
very precise instructions and diagrams.

The Austin-Healey 6 cyl roadster kit came with an oval speaker inside a black
cardboard enclosure with a chrome grille.  There were two brackets for hanging
the control unit under the heater box, and a packet of capacitors for noise
reduction, all cushioned in the kit box by wood shavings.

The aerial was mounted " ...in the wing on the left hand side of the body, on
left or right hand drive vehicles" according to the instructions.  The diagram
shows it as 14 3/4" ahead of the fender/ door gap and 1 3/8" outside of the
fender beading.  This position was to keep it as far as possible from the
noise-generating coil.

This is a complicated subject, as many models of Radiomobile were produced
over the years and these paralleled the various models of Healey as they came
along.

Best regards
Peter

From m.brouillette at comcast.net  Thu Nov 26 07:52:07 2009
From: m.brouillette at comcast.net (m.brouillette at comcast.net)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:52:07 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Anyone need a flatbed trailer?
In-Reply-To: <4B0E8D88.9090203@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <1627713857.8180721259247127304.JavaMail.root@sz0097a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Anyone in the NH, MA or VT area looking for a cheap flatbed trailer?  Don't know the person, but saw it and thought of you guys...

Mike B
59 BT7

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220517051056

From stmiller96 at hotmail.com  Thu Nov 26 08:47:29 2009
From: stmiller96 at hotmail.com (S and T Miller)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:47:29 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Now LED
Message-ID: <BAY124-W424C02A57447676EE11C95D49B0@phx.gbl>

I have had mine (Pep Boys) in for about three years now in my positive ground
59' 100-6 with no issue.  I have also put them in other positive ground AH
cars and they are just fine as well.



I will say that the LED light is ON/OFF where as the lower standard bulb seems
to BURN, so even though they blink/ light up at the same time they look like
they are lighting at a very slightly different rate.

The Millers
"British Car Nuts"

1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299

1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219

1964 MGB 40841

1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351

"Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a test
drive."




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From twillig at ruda.de  Thu Nov 26 10:02:28 2009
From: twillig at ruda.de (Thomas Willig)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:02:28 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] SU fuelpump repair
In-Reply-To: <mailman.3327.1259244958.11771.healeys@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.3327.1259244958.11771.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <E0345843D753644297A055322AD38B7D629FAE@dw01.ruda.local>

I am restoring the original fuelpump of my BN2. After adjusting the
membrane according to the instructions, I connect the pump to a battery
...wonderful regular clicking! After I have assembled the top part to
the bottom part, I re-checked the operation of the pump and found out
that the membrane somehow is jammed. Did I do the membrane adjustment
the wrong way? Any advises?


Thomas Willig

From info at atteanlodge.com  Thu Nov 26 11:03:24 2009
From: info at atteanlodge.com (Attean Lake Lodge)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:03:24 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] distributor off
Message-ID: <B41D074B10B0436AAD81F1DB719A6FB6@PC1>

How can a distributor be 180 degrees off? with my engine at 15 degrees BTDC
the rotor is pointing at #6 instead of #1. The drive is at the correct "20 to
2" position and the offset on the drive dog only allows it to be fitted one
way. Many thanks and Happy T-day.

Brad Holden
67 BJ8

From rdavies1 at cox.net  Thu Nov 26 11:11:30 2009
From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:11:30 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] YOM plates for california
In-Reply-To: <COL121-W3668D72FFB2BD9C702056A49C0@phx.gbl>
References: <COL121-W3668D72FFB2BD9C702056A49C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAIWAxPahBmpJumJvu8AH4zXCgAAAEAAAACMfyeNd7ilNoMOr5OFsqosBAAAAAA==@cox.net>

Rich:
I must have missed the first part but obviously your car has not been
continuously registered, correct?
I have seen many classics at CA car shows that wanted the black plate who
did the following:
(Not legal, but everyone I've talked to even if pulled over, hasn't had a
problem with the police.)
They get a CA customized plate with the three letters and three numbers you
had originally. Then they send the plate to someone that re-paints them.
If you are "run" the plates show up as registered. Obviously the wrong
colors but people I've talked with say the cops have better things to do
than hassel you on that.
Just one possible solution. I don't know where you are located, but I see
them at shows in SoCal all the time.
Ron
----------
Well, the latest in the endeavor to get the black plates on my 64 Healey is
that they gave me the registration and stickers but now  are telling me they
are rescinding that. I have the registration that they say is not valid and
not in the DMV files. The problem is that I cannot prove that the first
sticker is a 1964 sticker under the pile of stickers on the plate. Since I
gave them my white plates, the will have to re manufacture them.  And one
wounders why governments are loosing money. This has been going on since
July
with 5 separate visits to the DMV . Has any one been successful in getting
the
YOM plates registered? There was a post awhile ago that listed the letters
by
year. Can any one help me re find that information?
Thanks
Rich Kahn

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Thu Nov 26 11:29:37 2009
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:29:37 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] distributor off
In-Reply-To: <B41D074B10B0436AAD81F1DB719A6FB6@PC1>
References: <B41D074B10B0436AAD81F1DB719A6FB6@PC1>
Message-ID: <CF7E5D258B6E47B887D502DCF912E567@oscar>

	It's not on the compression stroke. Turn it again. The valves on #6
will be 'rocking" One going up and one going down simultaneously. And the
valves on # 1 will both be closed (compression) when it is correct. Then
check the position of the rotor to be appox. Pointing at the coil wire
connection. If not pull the dist. and drive gear to be in the position you
want. The only reason for the 20 to 2 is to allow room for the dist. body to
move enough without interference of the vacuum chamber.. The dist. doesn't
care so long as the rotor is pointing to the # 1 wire when #1 is on
compression stroke.
dave

frogeye at porterscustom.com

Porter Customs   2909 Arno NE
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2  1959 AN5
Porter Custom Bicycles

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-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Attean Lake Lodge
Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 11:03 AM
To: Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] distributor off

How can a distributor be 180 degrees off? with my engine at 15 degrees BTDC
the rotor is pointing at #6 instead of #1. The drive is at the correct "20
to
2" position and the offset on the drive dog only allows it to be fitted one
way. Many thanks and Happy T-day.

Brad Holden
67 BJ8

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 26 11:48:05 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:48:05 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] distributor off
In-Reply-To: <B41D074B10B0436AAD81F1DB719A6FB6@PC1>
References: <B41D074B10B0436AAD81F1DB719A6FB6@PC1>
Message-ID: <8FD0F41B-A32C-4AFF-81AD-3E41E922DAF0@gmail.com>

Try turning your engine around;). Actually if is was 180 out and  
pointed at the wrong pidton when installed you would have this  
situation. Maybe had 6 at tdc not 1 on instAll

I Erbs
Sent from my iPod

On Nov 26, 2009, at 10:03 AM, "Attean Lake Lodge"  
<info at atteanlodge.com> wrote:

> How can a distributor be 180 degrees off? with my engine at 15  
> degrees BTDC
> the rotor is pointing at #6 instead of #1. The drive is at the  
> correct "20 to
> 2" position and the offset on the drive dog only allows it to be  
> fitted one
> way. Many thanks and Happy T-day.
>
> Brad Holden
> 67 BJ8
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From kags at shaw.ca  Thu Nov 26 11:51:13 2009
From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:51:13 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] distributor off
References: <B41D074B10B0436AAD81F1DB719A6FB6@PC1>
Message-ID: <E658ED335DFF4F84B8617E46C29183DD@computer>

Brad:

If you are sure that the distributor drive gear is correctly fitted and in 
the correct position - I suggest that you do this stuff with the engine at 
the TDC mark, making absolutely certain that it is #1 at TDC and not #6 - 
(been there, done that!), then the distributor points cam is mounted 180 
degrees off - an easy enough fix.

I've seen cars with that plus another 180 degree fault in the distributor 
drive running completely normally - until someone goes to service the 
ignition system.  Tends to make a guy crazy.

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

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Attean Lake Lodge" <info at atteanlodge.com>
To: <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 10:03 AM
Subject: [Healeys] distributor off


How can a distributor be 180 degrees off? with my engine at 15 degrees BTDC
the rotor is pointing at #6 instead of #1. The drive is at the correct "20 
to
2" position and the offset on the drive dog only allows it to be fitted one
way. Many thanks and Happy T-day.

Brad Holden
67 BJ8

From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Thu Nov 26 12:12:41 2009
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:12:41 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] yom again
Message-ID: <COL121-W293A8BC23B4DBA5BBFC726A49B0@phx.gbl>

The car has been registered in CA for 7 years and Idaho prior. It was an
original CA car cause it has the 64 tag on the firewall. Ron, I like the
repaint black idea. And thanks for talking to me yesterday. I was at work and
getting interruptions but I learned a lot.

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From dwflagg at juno.com  Thu Nov 26 12:36:16 2009
From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:36:16 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Happy Thanksgiving
Message-ID: <20091126.113718.17206.29459@mailpop03.dca.untd.com>

To all a very Happy Thanksgiving. I hope that you are sharing this day
with family and friends and that we can look forward to an upcoming New
Year filled with the spirit that has made this Country great.

Doug
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From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Thu Nov 26 12:50:07 2009
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:50:07 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] YOM plates for california
In-Reply-To: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAIWAxPahBmpJumJvu8AH4zXCgAAAEAAAACMfyeNd7ilNoMOr5OFsqosBAAAAAA==@cox.net>
References: <COL121-W3668D72FFB2BD9C702056A49C0@phx.gbl>
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Message-ID: <751d05480911261150s521b2825g5df33edff3d7f690@mail.gmail.com>

Ron,

Maybe the local California cops but NOT the CHP (California Highway
Patrol.)  In case those of us who live in California have forgotten, the
state has no money.  Tickets for license modification are a money generator
for the state and the CHP is just looking for any infraction.  I for one
would not give them the opportunity.

Twenty years ago Gordon Brockman and I were towing the 100M that I found in
Orange County back to his shop in San Diego.  The car had sat for 20 years
in storage and hadn't been registered.  We were using a tow dolly and since
the rear wheel were on a public highway the CHP officer who pulled us over
gave Gordon a ticket for which he then owed back registration, licensing,
ticket fee and fines to the tune of $1,600.00!  That's back when CA had
money, we're broke now.

Cheers,

Curt

On Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 10:11 AM, Ron Davies <rdavies1 at cox.net> wrote:

> Rich:
> I must have missed the first part but obviously your car has not been
> continuously registered, correct?
> I have seen many classics at CA car shows that wanted the black plate who
> did the following:
> (Not legal, but everyone I've talked to even if pulled over, hasn't had a
> problem with the police.)
> They get a CA customized plate with the three letters and three numbers you
> had originally. Then they send the plate to someone that re-paints them.
> If you are "run" the plates show up as registered. Obviously the wrong
> colors but people I've talked with say the cops have better things to do
> than hassel you on that.
> Just one possible solution. I don't know where you are located, but I see
> them at shows in SoCal all the time.
> Ron
> ----------
> Well, the latest in the endeavor to get the black plates on my 64 Healey is
> that they gave me the registration and stickers but now  are telling me
> they
> are rescinding that. I have the registration that they say is not valid and
> not in the DMV files. The problem is that I cannot prove that the first
> sticker is a 1964 sticker under the pile of stickers on the plate. Since I
> gave them my white plates, the will have to re manufacture them.  And one
> wounders why governments are loosing money. This has been going on since
> July
> with 5 separate visits to the DMV . Has any one been successful in getting
> the
> YOM plates registered? There was a post awhile ago that listed the letters
> by
> year. Can any one help me re find that information?
> Thanks
> Rich Kahn
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From rdavies1 at cox.net  Thu Nov 26 13:15:40 2009
From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:15:40 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] YOM plates for california
In-Reply-To: <751d05480911261150s521b2825g5df33edff3d7f690@mail.gmail.com>
References: <COL121-W3668D72FFB2BD9C702056A49C0@phx.gbl>
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You're probably right. I did say it was illegal :-(

Ron

PS not only do have no money, we are about to default.

  _____  

From: Curt/Nancy Arndt [mailto:cnaarndt at gmail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 11:50 AM
To: rdavies1 at cox.net
Cc: Richard Kahn; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] YOM plates for california

 

Ron,

Maybe the local California cops but NOT the CHP (California Highway Patrol.)
In case those of us who live in California have forgotten, the state has no
money.  Tickets for license modification are a money generator for the state
and the CHP is just looking for any infraction.  I for one would not give
them the opportunity.  

Twenty years ago Gordon Brockman and I were towing the 100M that I found in
Orange County back to his shop in San Diego.  The car had sat for 20 years
in storage and hadn't been registered.  We were using a tow dolly and since
the rear wheel were on a public highway the CHP officer who pulled us over
gave Gordon a ticket for which he then owed back registration, licensing,
ticket fee and fines to the tune of $1,600.00!  That's back when CA had
money, we're broke now.

Cheers,

Curt

On Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 10:11 AM, Ron Davies <rdavies1 at cox.net> wrote:

Rich:
I must have missed the first part but obviously your car has not been
continuously registered, correct?
I have seen many classics at CA car shows that wanted the black plate who
did the following:
(Not legal, but everyone I've talked to even if pulled over, hasn't had a
problem with the police.)
They get a CA customized plate with the three letters and three numbers you
had originally. Then they send the plate to someone that re-paints them.
If you are "run" the plates show up as registered. Obviously the wrong
colors but people I've talked with say the cops have better things to do
than hassel you on that.
Just one possible solution. I don't know where you are located, but I see
them at shows in SoCal all the time.
Ron
----------
Well, the latest in the endeavor to get the black plates on my 64 Healey is
that they gave me the registration and stickers but now  are telling me they
are rescinding that. I have the registration that they say is not valid and
not in the DMV files. The problem is that I cannot prove that the first
sticker is a 1964 sticker under the pile of stickers on the plate. Since I
gave them my white plates, the will have to re manufacture them.  And one
wounders why governments are loosing money. This has been going on since
July
with 5 separate visits to the DMV . Has any one been successful in getting
the
YOM plates registered? There was a post awhile ago that listed the letters
by
year. Can any one help me re find that information?
Thanks
Rich Kahn
Healeys at autox.team.net
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 26 14:47:52 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:47:52 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Happy Thanksgiving
In-Reply-To: <20091126.113718.17206.29459@mailpop03.dca.untd.com>
References: <20091126.113718.17206.29459@mailpop03.dca.untd.com>
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Cheers to all world wide. I am grateful for this amazing community.   
Thank you Al Gore

I Erbs
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On Nov 26, 2009, at 11:36 AM, dwflagg <dwflagg at juno.com> wrote:

> To all a very Happy Thanksgiving. I hope that you are sharing this day
> with family and friends and that we can look forward to an upcoming  
> New
> Year filled with the spirit that has made this Country great.
>
> Doug
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Nov 26 15:40:19 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:40:19 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] distributor off
In-Reply-To: <B41D074B10B0436AAD81F1DB719A6FB6@PC1>
References: <B41D074B10B0436AAD81F1DB719A6FB6@PC1>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911261440i54d7421ew3ad1b4f043842432@mail.gmail.com>

Brad -

The drive dog's slot for the dizzy is very slightly offset so it is
easy to confuse the 22 position when it is 180 deg off.

I suspect you need to take the drive dog out, flip it around 180, put
it back in, then you should be ready to go.

Don't ask how I know to double check this.....



On 11/27/09, Attean Lake Lodge <info at atteanlodge.com> wrote:
> How can a distributor be 180 degrees off? with my engine at 15 degrees BTDC
> the rotor is pointing at #6 instead of #1. The drive is at the correct "20
> to
> 2" position and the offset on the drive dog only allows it to be fitted one
> way. Many thanks and Happy T-day.
>
> Brad Holden
> 67 BJ8
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'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8

From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Thu Nov 26 15:52:21 2009
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:52:21 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Happy Thanksgiving
In-Reply-To: <20091126.113718.17206.29459@mailpop03.dca.untd.com>
References: <20091126.113718.17206.29459@mailpop03.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <3F6B02410E80C246B6B83165C250C21506A9C1A9@SLUGPEXMC02.central.det.win>

G'day

Thanks Doug. Although I am not too sure what it all means as we do not
celebrate Thanksgiving in this part of the world.

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 dwflagg
Sent: Friday, 27 November 2009 6:36 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Happy Thanksgiving

To all a very Happy Thanksgiving. I hope that you are sharing this day
with family and friends and that we can look forward to an upcoming New
Year filled with the spirit that has made this Country great.

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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Thu Nov 26 16:20:29 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:20:29 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Happy Thanksgiving
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Thanks Doug for the good wishes. We Canadians celebrated Thanksgiving the 
second Monday of October. Our next big turkey feed will be at Christmas.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Quinn, Patrick" <Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au>
To: "'dwflagg'" <dwflagg at juno.com>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 5:52 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Happy Thanksgiving


> G'day
>
> Thanks Doug. Although I am not too sure what it all means as we do not
> celebrate Thanksgiving in this part of the world.
>
> Hoo Roo
>
> Patrick Quinn
> Sydney, Australia
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> On Behalf Of dwflagg
> Sent: Friday, 27 November 2009 6:36 AM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Happy Thanksgiving
>
> To all a very Happy Thanksgiving. I hope that you are sharing this day
> with family and friends and that we can look forward to an upcoming New
> Year filled with the spirit that has made this Country great.
>
> Doug
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From bn1 at pacbell.net  Thu Nov 26 16:36:22 2009
From: bn1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:36:22 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Now LED's
In-Reply-To: <4B0E8D88.9090203@comcast.net>
References: <4b0e146d.9513f30a.5063.1bd0@mx.google.com>
	<4B0E8D88.9090203@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4B0F10F6.5080905@pacbell.net>

Hi Bob Larson, Bob Spindell and List,

First, I know absolutely nothing about the electrics and doubt I could 
hold a decent conversation with either of you to Bob's! :-(

I use a homemade display case with three Lucas bulb sockets for my "show 
and tell".  The sockets hold a tungsten, halogen and LED bulb for 
comparison.  It's powered by my 12V battery charger.  I had no problems 
leaving the bulbs on both low and high brightness for extended periods.  
When asked about the positive ground, I sacrificed one bulb by putting 
the charger's positive clamp on the outer (ground) section and touched 
the bottom electrode with the negative clamp.  It went puff and let the 
smoke out. 

I anticipate being told that my charger was putting out more than 12V.  
OK, if that's the case, why didn't it blow the LED in the comparison?  I 
don't have too many friends with Healeys that are still positive ground 
but I'll try to quickly find one for a true test.  Until such time I 
will stand by my negative ground only warning.

I hope everyone's turkey is/was moist and tasty!

Bill
Red Car Enterprises

Bob Spidell wrote:
> re: "Hook them up the other way and in about two seconds you'll get a 
> flash and a small amount of smoke being let out of the bulb."
>
>
> That doesn't make sense.  LEDs are diodes ("light emitting") and when 
> reverse-biased will just block current flow; i.e. nothing will happen 
> (they won't light up).   If their rated voltage is 
> exceeded--presumably, they're rated for 12V or more--they'll be 
> destroyed regardless of which way they're wired.  Maybe there's other 
> components in these kits that could fry if reverse-biased, but a diode 
> won't  (if the diodes are 5V there's probably some resistors to reduce 
> voltage, but resistors don't care which way the current is going).
>
> If they're in a socket plug--like a bulb--then just switching the 
> internal leads for ground and power--if it's possible to get to 
> them--would allow them to work in a pos. ground car (as long as 
> there's nothing else 'hot' that could be grounded).
>
> Happy Thanksgiving all,
>
> bs
>>
>> First, there is a very big warning:  All LED's that I know of are
>> NEGATIVE GROUND ONLY!  Hook them up the other way and in about two
>> seconds you'll get a flash and a small amount of smoke being let out of
>> the bulb.

From austin.healey at gmail.com  Thu Nov 26 18:01:08 2009
From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:01:08 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] distributor off
In-Reply-To: <B41D074B10B0436AAD81F1DB719A6FB6@PC1>
References: <B41D074B10B0436AAD81F1DB719A6FB6@PC1>
Message-ID: <364A736E-4AD9-4B1E-875C-FC57BF0039C3@gmail.com>

Brad,
Sounds like You have a 6 cyl austin sedan cap on your distributor.  
Where is the cutout notch for the coil wire connector located?? Sedan  
caps are 180 degrees out
The caps are identical, and can be used, they just fit on 180 degrees  
out, and the plug wires look wrong
As an aside, the sedan caps were used on the ultra rare Lucas 23d 6  
cyl (no vacuum advance) distributors used on works triple weber 6 cyl  
Healeys, as the non advance distributor body has the coil wire  
connector on the other side of the distributor body.

Chris

Sent from my iPhone

On 27/11/2009, at 5:03 AM, "Attean Lake Lodge" <info at atteanlodge.com>  
wrote:

> How can a distributor be 180 degrees off? with my engine at 15  
> degrees BTDC
> the rotor is pointing at #6 instead of #1. The drive is at the  
> correct "20 to
> 2" position and the offset on the drive dog only allows it to be  
> fitted one
> way. Many thanks and Happy T-day.
>
> Brad Holden
> 67 BJ8
> ____________________________

From bspidell at comcast.net  Thu Nov 26 20:11:59 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:11:59 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Now LED's
In-Reply-To: <4B0F10F6.5080905@pacbell.net>
Message-ID: <1916099469.6911561259291519180.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

Here's an excellent explanation of diodes: http://www.faqs.org/docs/electric/Semi/SEMI_3.html 

It notes LEDs may have a lower breakdown voltage when reverse-biased, but this won't necessarily fry the diode, just allow current to pass when you don't want it to (like in an AC circuit). 

Have reversed a few LEDs, and never seen one smoke. Anyway, the fact you tried and it ruined the unit is sufficient for me--there is probably other supporting circuitry that didn't like reversed polarity and may have given up their smoke. It appears at least one other maker has constructed a polarity insensitive unit. AFAIK, LEDs will only light when properly forward-biased, these units must have some sort of circuitry--DC-DC conversion maybe--that allows this, but it's beyond my knowledge. 


bs 

-------------------------------- 
Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mr. Bill" <bn1 at pacbell.net> 


Hi Bob Larson, Bob Spindell and List, 

First, I know absolutely nothing about the electrics and doubt I could 
hold a decent conversation with either of you to Bob's! :-( 

I use a homemade display case with three Lucas bulb sockets for my "show 
and tell". The sockets hold a tungsten, halogen and LED bulb for 
comparison. It's powered by my 12V battery charger. I had no problems 
leaving the bulbs on both low and high brightness for extended periods. 
When asked about the positive ground, I sacrificed one bulb by putting 
the charger's positive clamp on the outer (ground) section and touched 
the bottom electrode with the negative clamp. It went puff and let the 
smoke out. 

I anticipate being told that my charger was putting out more than 12V. 
OK, if that's the case, why didn't it blow the LED in the comparison? I 
don't have too many friends with Healeys that are still positive ground 
but I'll try to quickly find one for a true test. Until such time I 
will stand by my negative ground only warning. 

I hope everyone's turkey is/was moist and tasty! 

Bill 
Red Car Enterprises 

From stmiller96 at hotmail.com  Thu Nov 26 21:14:12 2009
From: stmiller96 at hotmail.com (S and T Miller)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:14:12 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Now LEDs
Message-ID: <BAY124-W33AE51F5C892499A35168D49A0@phx.gbl>

No need to test (Pep boys LED).  My positive ground has ran them for several
years now, and no issue. When I send out the parts list/ procedure on Monday
you will be able to see that the wire harness connection 9bullet connector) is
soldered to the side of the socket.  Maybe that is why it works?

The Millers
"British Car Nuts"

1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299

1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219

1964 MGB 40841

1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351

"Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a test
drive."



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From jessmd1 at comcast.net  Thu Nov 26 21:51:15 2009
From: jessmd1 at comcast.net (Jess Power)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:51:15 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] aluminum paint
Message-ID: <30681F7E-0CD0-452E-ABFE-05B8284F7BFF@comcast.net>

What is the best product for painting aluminum to make it look like  
chrome?

From GSFuqua1 at aol.com  Thu Nov 26 23:12:27 2009
From: GSFuqua1 at aol.com (GSFuqua1 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:12:27 EST
Subject: [Healeys] aluminum paint
Message-ID: <ce8.65e1e85f.3840c7cb@aol.com>

Eastwood has a couple of products you may want to check out.  I have  used 
them and the results are decent BUT there is  NO substitute for actual 
Chrome.
 
Cheers,
 
Gary Fuqua
Classic Sports Cars
Branson, MO

From Editorgary at aol.com  Fri Nov 27 01:01:38 2009
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:01:38 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Thanks for the Internet
Message-ID: <c93.5739fe8d.3840e162@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/26/09 7:40:32 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net
writes:


>
> Cheers to all world wide. I am grateful for this amazing community.  
> Thank you Al Gore
>
And Doug Engelbart who invented the Mouse and most of what we know today as
our computer interface, and George   J. Feeney, who actually did invent the
basic concept of the internet but didn't know it at the time -- he was just
trying to get people's packet messages to the GE computer that was least
busy at that point in the running of their programs on the GE Timesharing
system.

Best
Gary

From lists at brits-n-pieces.com  Fri Nov 27 02:11:56 2009
From: lists at brits-n-pieces.com (Eric Frenken)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:11:56 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] paging Josef Eckert
Message-ID: <002f01ca6f41$ab333e20$0199ba60$@com>

Would you please contact me offline.

Thanks.

Eric Frenken
Heinsberg

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 27 06:51:53 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:51:53 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] YOM plates for california
In-Reply-To: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAIWAxPahBmpJumJvu8AH4zXCgAAAEAAAAGu1EEJ0fkpPt0npfSvl4aYBAAAAAA==@cox.net>
References: <COL121-W3668D72FFB2BD9C702056A49C0@phx.gbl>,
	<!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAIWAxPahBmpJumJvu8AH4zXCgAAAEAAAACMfyeNd7ilNoMOr5OFsqosBAAAAAA==@cox.net>,
	<751d05480911261150s521b2825g5df33edff3d7f690@mail.gmail.com>,
	<!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAIWAxPahBmpJumJvu8AH4zXCgAAAEAAAAGu1EEJ0fkpPt0npfSvl4aYBAAAAAA==@cox.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W25F908F0320D4267A976A9B89A0@phx.gbl>

Hopefully, you'll excuse me for this ...



Said in my best Groucho voice:

So, if California defaults, does that mean there's less danger of it falling
into the ocean?  :)


On a related note, I found this to be scary:

http://www.cbc.ca/money/story/2009/11/27/world-markets-fall.html



Dubai, the country where everyone is rich, is about to default on $60 billion
US.  Strangely, announcing that they're about to default, means they owe less
as that devalued the US dollar.  But, the price of oil also dropped, so they
most likely are less able to pay.  The Yen gained strength over the dollar
which is not what they want because it hurts their exporting ability.  My
brain hurts!  Thank goodness I don't have money to invest.  :)





Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )


> From: rdavies1 at cox.net
>
> You're probably right. I did say it was illegal :-(
>
> Ron
>
> PS not only do have no money, we are about to default.
>
> _____
>
> From: Curt/Nancy Arndt [mailto:cnaarndt at gmail.com]
>
> Ron,
>
> Maybe the local California cops but NOT the CHP (California Highway
Patrol.)
> In case those of us who live in California have forgotten, the state has no
> money. Tickets for license modification are a money generator for the state
> and the CHP is just looking for any infraction. I for one would not give
> them the opportunity.
>
> Twenty years ago Gordon Brockman and I were towing the 100M that I found in
> Orange County back to his shop in San Diego. The car had sat for 20 years
> in storage and hadn't been registered. We were using a tow dolly and since
> the rear wheel were on a public highway the CHP officer who pulled us over
> gave Gordon a ticket for which he then owed back registration, licensing,
> ticket fee and fines to the tune of $1,600.00! That's back when CA had
> money, we're broke now.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Curt

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Fri Nov 27 06:58:08 2009
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:58:08 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] aluminum paint
In-Reply-To: <30681F7E-0CD0-452E-ABFE-05B8284F7BFF@comcast.net>
References: <30681F7E-0CD0-452E-ABFE-05B8284F7BFF@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <E284AB0C7ECF4664AFF12169E523F380@oscar>

Best way is to polish it.

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 Jess Power
Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 9:51 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] aluminum paint

What is the best product for painting aluminum to make it look like  
chrome?
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From amalin at mac.com  Fri Nov 27 08:14:22 2009
From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:14:22 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] YOM plates for california
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W25F908F0320D4267A976A9B89A0@phx.gbl>
References: <COL121-W3668D72FFB2BD9C702056A49C0@phx.gbl>
	<!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAIWAxPahBmpJumJvu8AH4zXCgAAAEAAAACMfyeNd7ilNoMOr5OFsqosBAAAAAA==@cox.net>
	<751d05480911261150s521b2825g5df33edff3d7f690@mail.gmail.com>
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	<BAY112-W25F908F0320D4267A976A9B89A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <DAF2BAE8-E202-4DA3-B909-9DB193072573@mac.com>

You want to see scary? Check out the money supply in this chart from  
the St. Louis Branch of the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank.  I hope we run  
out of ink and paper soon.

Al Malin
Tricarb



On Nov 27, 2009, at 8:51 AM, robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote:

> Hopefully, you'll excuse me for this ...
>
>
>
> Said in my best Groucho voice:
>
> So, if California defaults, does that mean there's less danger of it  
> falling
> into the ocean?  :)
>
>
> On a related note, I found this to be scary:
>
> http://www.cbc.ca/money/story/2009/11/27/world-markets-fall.html
>
>
>
> Dubai, the country where everyone is rich, is about to default on  
> $60 billion
> US.  Strangely, announcing that they're about to default, means they  
> owe less
> as that devalued the US dollar.  But, the price of oil also dropped,  
> so they
> most likely are less able to pay.  The Yen gained strength over the  
> dollar
> which is not what they want because it hurts their exporting  
> ability.  My
> brain hurts!  Thank goodness I don't have money to invest.  :)
>
>
>
>
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada
> 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
> 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
> 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )

From amalin at mac.com  Fri Nov 27 08:18:02 2009
From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:18:02 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] YOM plates for california
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W25F908F0320D4267A976A9B89A0@phx.gbl>
References: <COL121-W3668D72FFB2BD9C702056A49C0@phx.gbl>
	<!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAIWAxPahBmpJumJvu8AH4zXCgAAAEAAAACMfyeNd7ilNoMOr5OFsqosBAAAAAA==@cox.net>
	<751d05480911261150s521b2825g5df33edff3d7f690@mail.gmail.com>
	<!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAIWAxPahBmpJumJvu8AH4zXCgAAAEAAAAGu1EEJ0fkpPt0npfSvl4aYBAAAAAA==@cox.net>
	<BAY112-W25F908F0320D4267A976A9B89A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BD07E969-5AE8-426C-8F9F-4C8F58FC7955@mac.com>

Sorry, forgot to include the link:
   http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/series/BASE
Al

You want to see scary? Check out the money supply in this chart from  
the St. Louis Branch of the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank.  I hope we run  
out of ink and paper soon.

Al Malin
Tricarb



On Nov 27, 2009, at 8:51 AM, robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote:

> Hopefully, you'll excuse me for this ...
>
>
>
> Said in my best Groucho voice:
>
> So, if California defaults, does that mean there's less danger of it  
> falling
> into the ocean?  :)
>
>
> On a related note, I found this to be scary:
>
> http://www.cbc.ca/money/story/2009/11/27/world-markets-fall.html
>
>
>
> Dubai, the country where everyone is rich, is about to default on  
> $60 billion
> US.  Strangely, announcing that they're about to default, means they  
> owe less
> as that devalued the US dollar.  But, the price of oil also dropped,  
> so they
> most likely are less able to pay.  The Yen gained strength over the  
> dollar
> which is not what they want because it hurts their exporting  
> ability.  My
> brain hurts!  Thank goodness I don't have money to invest.  :)
>
>
>
>
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada
> 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
> 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
> 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
>



You want to see scary? Check out the money supply in this chart from  
the St. Louis Branch of the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank.  I hope we run  
out of ink and paper soon.

Al Malin
Tricarb



On Nov 27, 2009, at 8:51 AM, robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote:

> Hopefully, you'll excuse me for this ...
>
>
>
> Said in my best Groucho voice:
>
> So, if California defaults, does that mean there's less danger of it  
> falling
> into the ocean?  :)
>
>
> On a related note, I found this to be scary:
>
> http://www.cbc.ca/money/story/2009/11/27/world-markets-fall.html
>
>
>
> Dubai, the country where everyone is rich, is about to default on  
> $60 billion
> US.  Strangely, announcing that they're about to default, means they  
> owe less
> as that devalued the US dollar.  But, the price of oil also dropped,  
> so they
> most likely are less able to pay.  The Yen gained strength over the  
> dollar
> which is not what they want because it hurts their exporting  
> ability.  My
> brain hurts!  Thank goodness I don't have money to invest.  :)
>
>
>
>
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada
> 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
> 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
> 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )

From bjsbj8 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 27 09:28:17 2009
From: bjsbj8 at gmail.com (Bob Johnson)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:28:17 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd:  YOM plates for california
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W25F908F0320D4267A976A9B89A0@phx.gbl>
References: <COL121-W3668D72FFB2BD9C702056A49C0@phx.gbl>
	<!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAIWAxPahBmpJumJvu8AH4zXCgAAAEAAAACMfyeNd7ilNoMOr5OFsqosBAAAAAA==@cox.net>
	<751d05480911261150s521b2825g5df33edff3d7f690@mail.gmail.com>
	<!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAIWAxPahBmpJumJvu8AH4zXCgAAAEAAAAGu1EEJ0fkpPt0npfSvl4aYBAAAAAA==@cox.net>
	<BAY112-W25F908F0320D4267A976A9B89A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <ce473f960911270828u6131fd38w58e5e68a435fecc9@mail.gmail.com>

Somehow, this graph from the same source looks like someone told a lie...

http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/graph/?chart_type=line&s[1][id]=BASENS&s[1][transformation]=cch

But we are getting OT here.

Bob Johnson
BJ8

From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net  Fri Nov 27 09:47:57 2009
From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:47:57 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] aluminum paint
References: <ce8.65e1e85f.3840c7cb@aol.com>
Message-ID: <000701ca6f81$5fdace80$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <GSFuqua1 at aol.com>
To: <jessmd1 at comcast.net>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 10:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] aluminum paint


> Eastwood has a couple of products you may want to check out.  I have  used
> them and the results are decent BUT there is  NO substitute for actual
> Chrome.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Gary Fuqua
> Classic Sports Cars
> Branson, MO
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From loftusdesign at cox.net  Fri Nov 27 14:07:09 2009
From: loftusdesign at cox.net (John Loftus)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:07:09 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] aluminum paint
Message-ID: <4B103F7D.1070605@cox.net>

Alsa has Mirra Chrome which is the best spray chrome I have seen and 
they have it in a spray can version now.

http://www.alsacorp.com/products/mirrachrome/mirrachrome.htm

The home page has some videos showing the application.

http://www.alsacorp.com/

They also have a Ghost Chrome which has a less reflective aluminum 
finish if you are looking for that.

From healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 27 14:28:33 2009
From: healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com (Carlos Cruz)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:28:33 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Old Dogs
Message-ID: <757245.49821.qm@web50001.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Happy Turkey Day & Black Friday All,

Anyone catch the movie Old Dogs with John Trivolta and Robin Williams yet?  If you haven't - make plans, it's funny.  There's a glimpse of a Healey in the background during a scene.  Does it belong to anyone on the list?

Cheers,
Carlos Cruz

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 27 15:41:44 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:41:44 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] the wrong side of the road
Message-ID: <BAY112-W72C325B6A4904DC498FC2B89A0@phx.gbl>

Left - right - wrong?



http://autos.sympatico.ca/photos-videos/1962/fun-facts-about-driving-on-the-r
ight-errrr-wrong-side-of-the-road


So there you have it!!!

From s.hutchings at rogers.com  Fri Nov 27 16:12:56 2009
From: s.hutchings at rogers.com (Stephen Hutchings)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:12:56 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] threaded fulcrum
Message-ID: <a06200703c7360b54248d@[192.168.1.100]>

Although the quality of my kingpin set seems very good, there was a 
nasty bit of swarf in the hole machined for the cotter pin in each 
pin. I've carefully cleaned this out, but there still seems to be a 
bit of a burr at the edge of the hole where the swarf was hinged, and 
the flat part of the threaded fulcrum sits. I know it's a tight fit, 
but how much force should I expect to use to push the fulcrum in? 
I'm still cleaning up the edge of that hole with a small 
file...awkward!

Thanks,
Stephen, BJ8

From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Fri Nov 27 16:16:56 2009
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:16:56 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] new BJ8 calipers
Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0223E749@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>

Moss offers new BJ8 calipers. Anybody have anything bad to say about them?
I see this morning that I have a leaker.
Thanks,
Ken Freese
65 BJ8

From s.hutchings at rogers.com  Fri Nov 27 16:21:54 2009
From: s.hutchings at rogers.com (Stephen Hutchings)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:21:54 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys] the wrong side of the road
Message-ID: <a06200705c7360e35d161@[192.168.1.100]>

I wonder if it really is as much as 70% that drive on the 
right.....you have to take in India, much of Asia, and much of 
Africa, where the numbers of cars have increased in recent years.Then 
there are the small countires with big populations like Japan, and 
all the obvious places like Australia, New Zealand, etc. It will 
probably be China that tips the scales towards the right-favouring 
side.

Stephen

From sales at justbrits.com  Fri Nov 27 16:30:40 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:30:40 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] [Fwd: [Spridgets] The wrong side of the road]
Message-ID: <4B106120.5010404@justbrits.com>

 From the Spridgets List !!!

'Nufff said <G><G><G>!!!!!!

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: 	[Spridgets] The wrong side of the road
Date: 	Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:41:06 +0000
From: 	<robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: 	Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
References: 	<f91b5ee792ae9a98b9f31b6fb828dbde at autos.sympatico.ca>


Left - right - wrong?

http://autos.sympatico.ca/photos-videos/1962/fun-facts-about-driving-on-the-r
ight-errrr-wrong-side-of-the-road

So there you have it!!!
_______________________________________________

Also, be SURE to check out the "Prancing Horse' pics below the last pic <VBG> !!

Ed

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 27 18:16:38 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:16:38 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys] the wrong side of the road
In-Reply-To: <a06200705c7360e35d161@[192.168.1.100]>
References: <a06200705c7360e35d161@[192.168.1.100]>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W7F6CEF3305017AC9924EFB8990@phx.gbl>

China favours 'rights'?  :)  Okay, so that's not what you meant! :)

Robert

> Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:21:54 -0500
> From: s.hutchings at rogers.com
>
> I wonder if it really is as much as 70% that drive on the
> right.....you have to take in India, much of Asia, and much of
> Africa, where the numbers of cars have increased in recent years.Then
> there are the small countires with big populations like Japan, and
> all the obvious places like Australia, New Zealand, etc. It will
> probably be China that tips the scales towards the right-favouring
> side.
>
> Stephen

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri Nov 27 20:31:10 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:31:10 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys] the wrong side of the road
In-Reply-To: <a06200705c7360e35d161@192.168.1.100>
References: <a06200705c7360e35d161@192.168.1.100>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911271931r4e005398rdbd2a7cd63f8b6d5@mail.gmail.com>

Stephen -

You are confused.  China in the 1920s and 1930s, when it was the Republic of
China, held the USA as its model nation and adopted many of its current
standards including Left Hand Drive and two blade pronged electrical plugs.
Communist China is still Left Hand Drive.

It is Hong Kong that is Right Hand Drive, but that is a former British
colony, therefore only six million Chinese use RHD.  Even in Taiwan (still
the ROC) uses RHD as standard.  Korea is another Asian country which adopted
LHD out of respect to the US.

The real problem in China is no one in that country, except officials, had
cars until about 5 years ago.  Now you have about 100 million new drivers,
most licensed in the last few years.  Now we all know the jokes about
Chinese drivers in the USA  (I'm half Chinese, so I can laugh at myself half
the time), so take that and multiply by 100 million people who just got
their license, and imagine trying to navigate the streets of China.
Something to be very afraid of, trust me!  No wonder Buick is such a popular
brand there, you'd be mad to drive a subcompact on Chinese roads.

Cheers,

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 7:21 AM, Stephen Hutchings
<s.hutchings at rogers.com>wrote:

> I wonder if it really is as much as 70% that drive on the right.....you
> have to take in India, much of Asia, and much of Africa, where the numbers
> of cars have increased in recent years.Then there are the small countires
> with big populations like Japan, and all the obvious places like Australia,
> New Zealand, etc. It will probably be China that tips the scales towards the
> right-favouring side.
>
> Stephen

From j.aeckerlin at gmail.com  Sat Nov 28 01:25:38 2009
From: j.aeckerlin at gmail.com (Jaap Aeckerlin)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:25:38 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] new BJ8 calipers
In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0223E749@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0223E749@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
Message-ID: <4e23c7250911280025i58be1aa9vf5a054c83ba77890@mail.gmail.com>

Ken, there are only two places where brake fluid can leak out of a caliper:
either the piston seals or the O-ring between  both halves. For both cases
one can get replacement parts, much much cheaper than new calipers. Or do
you print your own Dollar bills?
regards,
Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
1964 BJ8 29432

2009/11/28 Freese, Ken <Kendall.Freese at aerojet.com>

> Moss offers new BJ8 calipers. Anybody have anything bad to say about them?
> I see this morning that I have a leaker.
> Thanks,
> Ken Freese
> 65 BJ8
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From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Sat Nov 28 04:02:33 2009
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:02:33 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] new BJ8 calipers
In-Reply-To: <4e23c7250911280025i58be1aa9vf5a054c83ba77890@mail.gmail.com>
References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0223E749@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
	<4e23c7250911280025i58be1aa9vf5a054c83ba77890@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000c01ca701a$49c5f090$dd51d1b0$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>

Ken, 
Jack is right, of course. The only reason I'm butting in - apart from habit
- is that there used to be a fair weight of opinion against splitting
callipers. Supposedly they would "never go back together" properly or
perhaps the trade wanted to a) sell more new ones &/or b) be the only ones
"rebuilding" them. In most cases the rebuild seems to be:- splitting them,
stripping out the parts (the rubber), putting in new seals, reassembly,
paint/lacquer. Or is the reassembly after the paint? No matter. Anyhow, I've
done it. Anyone can do it unless the callipers are beyond all help.
I think I got the seals from Norman Nock but I really can't be sure.
Do them yourself.
Simon.

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Jaap Aeckerlin
Sent: 28 November 2009 08:26
To: Freese, Ken; Healey forum
Subject: Re: [Healeys] new BJ8 calipers

Ken, there are only two places where brake fluid can leak out of a caliper:
either the piston seals or the O-ring between  both halves. For both cases
one can get replacement parts, much much cheaper than new calipers. Or do
you print your own Dollar bills?
regards,
Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
1964 BJ8 29432

2009/11/28 Freese, Ken <Kendall.Freese at aerojet.com>

> Moss offers new BJ8 calipers. Anybody have anything bad to say about them?
> I see this morning that I have a leaker.
> Thanks,
> Ken Freese
> 65 BJ8
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From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov 28 06:22:06 2009
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:22:06 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Old Dogs
References: <757245.49821.qm@web50001.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <000401ca702d$c8acd690$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>

That Old Dog is getting slammed by the critics. (1.5 stars)  Think I will 
wait for DVD on that one.

ML

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carlos Cruz" <healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com>
To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 4:28 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Old Dogs


> Happy Turkey Day & Black Friday All,
>
> Anyone catch the movie Old Dogs with John Trivolta and Robin Williams yet? 
> If you haven't - make plans, it's funny.  There's a glimpse of a Healey in 
> the background during a scene.  Does it belong to anyone on the list?
>
> Cheers,
> Carlos Cruz
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From ampole at hotmail.com  Sat Nov 28 08:27:40 2009
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:27:40 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys] the wrong side of the road
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0911271931r4e005398rdbd2a7cd63f8b6d5@mail.gmail.com>
References: <a06200705c7360e35d161@192.168.1.100>,
	<ff59076c0911271931r4e005398rdbd2a7cd63f8b6d5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <SNT103-W53D90256FFB7AE34D99D79D5990@phx.gbl>

Blame the french !!! they had to be different I believe Napoleon started it.
They also had to be different with their yellow headlights (they could see who
was a foreigner!)



I believe we Brits drive on the left all stemmed from riding a horse and most
people being right handed would ride on the left of the track so they could
battle with their sword in their right hand.



so you yanks copied the french!



Andy

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From bspidell at comcast.net  Sat Nov 28 08:51:02 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:51:02 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] new BJ8 calipers
In-Reply-To: <000c01ca701a$49c5f090$dd51d1b0$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
Message-ID: <665740872.7154511259423462781.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

Wasn't there something about not reusing the through bolts? If they were installed torque-to-yield you wouldn't want to reuse them, methinks. 

bs 

-------------------------------- 
Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA 


Ken, 
Jack is right, of course. The only reason I'm butting in - apart from habit 
- is that there used to be a fair weight of opinion against splitting 
callipers. Supposedly they would "never go back together" properly or 
perhaps the trade wanted to a) sell more new ones &/or b) be the only ones 
"rebuilding" them. In most cases the rebuild seems to be:- splitting them, 
stripping out the parts (the rubber), putting in new seals, reassembly, 
paint/lacquer. Or is the reassembly after the paint? No matter. Anyhow, I've 
done it. Anyone can do it unless the callipers are beyond all help. 
I think I got the seals from Norman Nock but I really can't be sure. 
Do them yourself. 
Simon. 

From 63ahbj7 at comcast.net  Sat Nov 28 10:06:17 2009
From: 63ahbj7 at comcast.net (63ahbj7)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:06:17 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] new BJ8 calipers
In-Reply-To: <665740872.7154511259423462781.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
References: <665740872.7154511259423462781.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4B115889.7010109@comcast.net>

<< Wasn't there something about not reusing the through bolts?
If they were installed torque-to-yield you wouldn't want to 
reuse them, methinks. >>

Bingo, Bob.  You win the Kewpie doll <G> !!!

I have/had [da*ned if I can find it <F>] from Lucas/Girling 
- don't remember
which - explaining just  that.  Basically, it was "only 
split if you have new bolts
at hand." !!

Maybe Norman/David still have ?!?

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

From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Sat Nov 28 10:35:58 2009
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:35:58 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] new BJ8 calipers
References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0223E749@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
	<4e23c7250911280025i58be1aa9vf5a054c83ba77890@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0223E74D@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>

Jack,
I want to get the car back on the road quickly and as I calculate the
difference in price will be about $100. Not hardly worth my time to clean and
paint the old calipers, let alone the piston/boot agravation. Been there, done
that (20 years ago!).
Ken

________________________________

From: Jaap Aeckerlin [mailto:j.aeckerlin at gmail.com]
Sent: Sat 11/28/2009 12:25 AM
To: Freese, Ken; Healey forum
Subject: Re: [Healeys] new BJ8 calipers


Ken, there are only two places where brake fluid can leak out of a caliper:
either the piston seals or the O-ring between  both halves. For both cases one
can get replacement parts, much much cheaper than new calipers. Or do you
print your own Dollar bills?
regards,
Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
1964 BJ8 29432


2009/11/28 Freese, Ken <Kendall.Freese at aerojet.com>


	Moss offers new BJ8 calipers. Anybody have anything bad to say about them?
	I see this morning that I have a leaker.
	Thanks,
	Ken Freese
	65 BJ8
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From bjsbj8 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 28 10:59:54 2009
From: bjsbj8 at gmail.com (Bob Johnson)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:59:54 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Old Dogs
In-Reply-To: <000401ca702d$c8acd690$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
References: <757245.49821.qm@web50001.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<000401ca702d$c8acd690$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <ce473f960911280959x7267262fi69214317aeb6b8d0@mail.gmail.com>

Usually I find that if the critics don't like it, I will and vice-versa.

Bob Johnson
BJ8

On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 8:22 AM, Mark LaPierre <lapierrem at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:
> That Old Dog is getting slammed by the critics. (1.5 stars)  Think I will
> wait for DVD on that one.
>
> ML

From happolk at cox.net  Sat Nov 28 11:02:17 2009
From: happolk at cox.net (Harlan Polk)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:02:17 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Regulator conversion
In-Reply-To: <C9A9B771082640E090EA48CF3C3F29FC@BobPC>
References: <012F27E8BB454438B4FBD7DC5F3FC378@atc0f226cd3237><4B041A71.1020001@comcast.net>
	<D3B425A9C3FA4ADE982917B4446F07C8@atc0f226cd3237>
	<C9A9B771082640E090EA48CF3C3F29FC@BobPC>
Message-ID: <4B1165A9.5060702@cox.net>

There is an excellent discussion about appropriate regulator voltage for 
various car battery types at
http://landiss.com/battery.htm
We often install newer battery types without considering that each car 
battery type works best with a different regulator voltage setting. This 
article may help.
Hap
 

Heal;ey wrote:
> Just type into Google search 12 volt regulator diagram
>
>                     Bob    1963 BJ7
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Alex" <alexmm at roadrunner.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:10 PM
> To: "Charlie Baldwin" <mgcharlie at comcast.net>
> Cc: <Healeys at Autox.Team.Net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Regulator conversion
>
>> Yup, I can see your point, Charlie.
>>
>> It's just that I'm an inveterate electroniker, and am always 
>> interested in
>> homebrewing electronics circuits (which you can see on my Web pages). 
>> That's
>> why I asked. In the world of ham radio and electronics a lot of 
>> designs are
>> published and shared.
>>
>> == 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: "Charlie Baldwin" 
>> <mgcharlie at comcast.net>
>> To: "Alex" <alexmm at roadrunner.com>
>> Cc: <Healeys at Autox.Team.Net>
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 11:01 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Regulator conversion
>>
>>
>>> Alex,
>>> Bob Jeffers has come up with this design as a service to the British 
>>> car
>>> collecting fraternity and to make some money from his work.  Somehow it
>>> seems wrong to pass around a schematic of his design so others can make
>>> copies.  If you want a converted regulator, send yours to him and pay
>>> the $85 that he charges.
>>> Charlie
>>
>>
>> [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.]
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From fogbro1 at comcast.net  Sat Nov 28 11:02:34 2009
From: fogbro1 at comcast.net (Ed Woods)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:02:34 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Free Healey 100-6 Wheel Adapters
References: <490865.97272.qm@web86404.mail.ird.yahoo.com>
	<ff59076c0911091752q634f7f99x7bbe30239f0ef7ec@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F794BAFF02C54649B6B8B347A91B37F8@Edscomputer>

List,

My 100-6, which was a factory wire wheeled car, came to me with adapters to 
fit 4.5", 5 lug steel wheels. I have since converted back to wire wheels.

Consequently I have no use for the adapters. They're free to anyone that 
wants them. Just pay $12 postage.

Otherwise they're headed for the recyle bin 10 days hence.

Ed Woods

From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov 28 11:36:41 2009
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:36:41 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
Message-ID: <553233.19430.qm@web83303.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

            The first recorded history of KEEP LEFT was horse and wagons
crossing the bridge over the Thames River in London when all there was was
horse and wagons , this was causing major problems on the bridge with some
wagons on the left side of the bridge and some on the right side , the local
police started to guide the horse and wagons on one side which happened to be
the left , all it took was time for it to be KEEP LEFT on all roads on London
roads ..

From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Sat Nov 28 11:37:13 2009
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:37:13 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 caliper conversion
References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0223E749@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local><4e23c7250911280025i58be1aa9vf5a054c83ba77890@mail.gmail.com>
	<0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0223E74D@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0223E74E@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>

Something else that might interest some is converting to Toyota 4 piston
calipers. Those are less than $40 each and the swept area is greater. I don't
know the exact speed that the converter tested at, but the distance was
reduced by 20 feet.
http://www.vtr.org/maintain/brake-conversion.shtml

Ken Freese

________________________________

From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net on behalf of Freese, Ken
Sent: Sat 11/28/2009 9:35 AM
To: Jaap Aeckerlin; Healey forum
Subject: Re: [Healeys] new BJ8 calipers



Jack,
I want to get the car back on the road quickly and as I calculate the
difference in price will be about $100. Not hardly worth my time to clean and
paint the old calipers, let alone the piston/boot agravation. Been there,
done
that (20 years ago!).
Ken

________________________________

From: Jaap Aeckerlin [mailto:j.aeckerlin at gmail.com]
Sent: Sat 11/28/2009 12:25 AM
To: Freese, Ken; Healey forum
Subject: Re: [Healeys] new BJ8 calipers


Ken, there are only two places where brake fluid can leak out of a caliper:
either the piston seals or the O-ring between  both halves. For both cases
one
can get replacement parts, much much cheaper than new calipers. Or do you
print your own Dollar bills?
regards,
Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
1964 BJ8 29432


2009/11/28 Freese, Ken <Kendall.Freese at aerojet.com>


        Moss offers new BJ8 calipers. Anybody have anything bad to say about
them?
        I see this morning that I have a leaker.
        Thanks,
        Ken Freese
        65 BJ8
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From martin_93555 at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 28 11:56:02 2009
From: martin_93555 at yahoo.com (Martin's)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:56:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] BJ-8 Trunk Latch
Message-ID: <737925.67172.qm@web84002.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Thanks to all who responded to my problem with the broken trunk latch.  We were able to get the pins out of the hinges from the outside & remove the lid.  A bolt had fallen out so all we had to do was replace it & it works great now.
Kathy

From tjmorrio at colby.edu  Sat Nov 28 11:57:31 2009
From: tjmorrio at colby.edu (Thomas Morrione)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:57:31 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] new BJ8 calipers
In-Reply-To: <4B115889.7010109@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C736DCCB.3CCE%tjmorrio@colby.edu>

Please excuse a neophyte lister dropping in on this question, but FWIW: I
face a similar problem re rebuilding or new calipers. One of my old
"references" a Drake Publishers "Workshop and Repair Manual" (1972) says - -
in BOLD on p.99, when talking about renewing pistons, pads and seals:
"NOTE.-- No attempt should be made to remove the bridge bolts joining the
two halves of the caliper." (That's caliper with one "L")

My Cowley/Oxford/England Workshop Manual (Issue 3: 37058) for BN4 and BN 6
and 3000 MK I and II and BJ7 says in Section MM3 titled "Dismantling a
Calliper Unit" (that's caliper with 2 "L's"): quote:
"NOTE: No attempt should be made to remove the bridge bolts joining the two
halves of the calliper."

So, not wanting to attempt what I'm told not to do (for once in my life) I
asked "my machinist" friend and he said - of course he could do this
rebuild, but wouldn't because of the potential liability involved.

My "answer"? I just sent my calipers (one "L"), along with my worn king pins
and tired trunnions (2 "Ns") to David Nock to fix.

Tom
65BJB in process


On 11/28/09 12:06 PM, "63ahbj7" <63ahbj7 at comcast.net> wrote:

> << Wasn't there something about not reusing the through bolts?
> If they were installed torque-to-yield you wouldn't want to
> reuse them, methinks. >>
> 
> Bingo, Bob.  You win the Kewpie doll <G> !!!
> 
> I have/had [da*ned if I can find it <F>] from Lucas/Girling
> - don't remember
> which - explaining just  that.  Basically, it was "only
> split if you have new bolts
> at hand." !!
> 
> Maybe Norman/David still have ?!?
> 
> Ed
> Please visit MY site at:
> www.justbrits.com
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 28 12:10:18 2009
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:10:18 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
In-Reply-To: <553233.19430.qm@web83303.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <466827.75221.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Norman,

I've noticed that not only do we Americans keep right when driving, we do it
when walking on sidewalks or down a hallway as well.  Do the British "Walk
left"?

--- On Sat, 11/28/09, Norman Nock <sjnnock at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

From: Norman Nock <sjnnock at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Saturday, November 28, 2009, 1:36 PM

            The first recorded history of KEEP LEFT was horse and wagons
crossing the bridge over the Thames River in London when all there was was
horse and wagons , this was causing major problems on the bridge with some
wagons on the left side of the bridge and some on the right side , the local
police started to guide the horse and wagons on one side which happened to be
the left , all it took was time for it to be KEEP LEFT on all roads on London
roads ..
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From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Sat Nov 28 12:40:40 2009
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:40:40 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
In-Reply-To: <466827.75221.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <553233.19430.qm@web83303.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<466827.75221.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <A22E267954CA4A97A1E5C78121419D2F@oscar>

I don't know, an awful lot of American's are drifting left these days....
;>)
dave

frogeye at porterscustom.com

Porter Customs   2909 Arno NE
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
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-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of HealeyRick
Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 12:10 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net; sjnnock at sbcglobal.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Keep left

Norman,

I've noticed that not only do we Americans keep right when driving, we do it
when walking on sidewalks or down a hallway as well.  Do the British "Walk
left"?

--- On Sat, 11/28/09, Norman Nock <sjnnock at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

From: Norman Nock <sjnnock at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Saturday, November 28, 2009, 1:36 PM

            The first recorded history of KEEP LEFT was horse and wagons
crossing the bridge over the Thames River in London when all there was was
horse and wagons , this was causing major problems on the bridge with some
wagons on the left side of the bridge and some on the right side , the local
police started to guide the horse and wagons on one side which happened to
be
the left , all it took was time for it to be KEEP LEFT on all roads on
London
roads ..
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From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov 28 13:04:07 2009
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:04:07 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
In-Reply-To: <466827.75221.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <628855.24697.qm@web83304.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I left England in `1954 , we need an answer from a member in the UK  Norman
Nock

--- On Sat, 11/28/09, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Keep left
To: healeys at autox.team.net, sjnnock at sbcglobal.net
Date: Saturday, November 28, 2009, 11:10 AM

Norman,

I've noticed that not only do we Americans keep right when driving, we do it
when walking on sidewalks or down a hallway as well.  Do the British "Walk
left"?

--- On Sat, 11/28/09, Norman Nock <sjnnock at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

From: Norman Nock <sjnnock at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Saturday, November 28, 2009, 1:36 PM

            The first recorded history of KEEP LEFT was horse and wagons
crossing the bridge over the Thames River in London when all there was was
horse and wagons , this was causing major problems on the bridge with some
wagons on the left side of the bridge and some on
 the right side , the local
police started to guide the horse and wagons on one side which happened to be
the left , all it took was time for it to be KEEP LEFT on all roads on London
roads ..
Healeys at autox.team.net
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From f9cougar at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 28 13:06:43 2009
From: f9cougar at yahoo.com (john close)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:06:43 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Continued BN6 Electrical Struggles
Message-ID: <80189.8471.qm@web112015.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Hello Listers - it's me, back to pester you with my brake light issues. A
little review: had working rear solenoid/3rd brake light hookup. Healey
returned from body shop with solenoid removed and rear lights dysfunctional.
Some of the labels with which I had identifed connections are gone. I'm trying
to put it right. Have brought rear solenoid back into the fray. Here's what's
happening now;
 
1. All 3 brake lights work in all 3 positions of the lighting switch.
 
2. With lights off. instrument lights and front side lights illuminate when
the brake lights do.
 
3. With lighting switch 1/2 way out, front sidelights illuminate but rears do
not.
 
Please help. Dyin' over here. - Thanks - JRC

From Editorgary at aol.com  Sat Nov 28 13:07:37 2009
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:07:37 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Right Hand, Left Hand
Message-ID: <c17.6cfd1ee0.3842dd09@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/28/09 9:26:40 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net 
writes:


> I believe we Brits drive on the left all stemmed from riding a horse and 
> most
> people being right handed would ride on the left of the track so they 
> could
> battle with their sword in their right hand.
> 
The story I've heard is that transportation in the U.S. was primarily by 
team-pulled vehicles, where the "driver" would walk next to the team, where it 
made more sense to have the team on the right side of the road, with the 
driver walking ahead and to the left of the team. 

>From this evolved the custom of sitting on the left side of the wagon when 
holding reins, and from that the logical practice of keeping one's vehicle 
on the right side of the road.

Or so I've heard,
gary

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Sat Nov 28 13:08:51 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:08:51 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 caliper conversion
In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0223E74E@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0223E749@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local><4e23c7250911280025i58be1aa9vf5a054c83ba77890@mail.gmail.com>
	<0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0223E74D@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
	<0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0223E74E@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
Message-ID: <4B118353.5020301@chello.nl>

It is not the swept area that matters for brake force, but the total 
piston area. This should be about the same or larger in the modified 
situation. If not the rear may brake away to soon because of rear wheel 
lock up before the front wheels will block.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

Freese, Ken schreef:
> Something else that might interest some is converting to Toyota 4 piston
> calipers. Those are less than $40 each and the swept area is greater. I don't
> know the exact speed that the converter tested at, but the distance was
> reduced by 20 feet.
> http://www.vtr.org/maintain/brake-conversion.shtml
>
> Ken Freese
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net on behalf of Freese, Ken
> Sent: Sat 11/28/2009 9:35 AM
> To: Jaap Aeckerlin; Healey forum
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] new BJ8 calipers
>
>
>
> Jack,
> I want to get the car back on the road quickly and as I calculate the
> difference in price will be about $100. Not hardly worth my time to clean and
> paint the old calipers, let alone the piston/boot agravation. Been there,
> done
> that (20 years ago!).
> Ken
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: Jaap Aeckerlin [mailto:j.aeckerlin at gmail.com]
> Sent: Sat 11/28/2009 12:25 AM
> To: Freese, Ken; Healey forum
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] new BJ8 calipers
>
>
> Ken, there are only two places where brake fluid can leak out of a caliper:
> either the piston seals or the O-ring between  both halves. For both cases
> one
> can get replacement parts, much much cheaper than new calipers. Or do you
> print your own Dollar bills?
> regards,
> Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
> 1964 BJ8 29432
>
>
> 2009/11/28 Freese, Ken <Kendall.Freese at aerojet.com>
>
>
>         Moss offers new BJ8 calipers. Anybody have anything bad to say about
> them?
>         I see this morning that I have a leaker.
>         Thanks,
>         Ken Freese
>         65 BJ8
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>         Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com  Sat Nov 28 13:48:59 2009
From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:48:59 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Right Hand, Left Hand
In-Reply-To: <c17.6cfd1ee0.3842dd09@aol.com>
References: <c17.6cfd1ee0.3842dd09@aol.com>
Message-ID: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3C4ADF6@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>

For me its no issue to drive on the left or on the right, as long as all
do it the same!!
I am so often in my second home UK, that I am not even thinking about
it. I am just used to drive on the right or on the left.
One of my cars is right hand drive the others left hand drive. Its only
to think first and to find the drivers door (left or right) when filled
up with petrol at a filling station.
The only time I really need to switch on my brain is when crossing a
road as a pedestrian. I was several times very close to be knocked over
by an approaching car.

Josef Eckert
Konigswinter/Germany

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 28 14:14:47 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:14:47 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
In-Reply-To: <A22E267954CA4A97A1E5C78121419D2F@oscar>
References: <553233.19430.qm@web83303.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<466827.75221.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<A22E267954CA4A97A1E5C78121419D2F@oscar>
Message-ID: <19280CF6-21DE-4805-A963-2EA0A3325910@gmail.com>

Thats to correct the hard right over steering and drift into the weeds

I Erbs
Sent from my iPod

On Nov 28, 2009, at 11:40 AM, "Dave Porter"  
<frogeye at porterscustom.com> wrote:

> I don't know, an awful lot of American's are drifting left these  
> days....
> ;>)
> 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 HealeyRick
> Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 12:10 PM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net; sjnnock at sbcglobal.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Keep left
>
> Norman,
>
> I've noticed that not only do we Americans keep right when driving,  
> we do it
> when walking on sidewalks or down a hallway as well.  Do the British  
> "Walk
> left"?
>
> --- On Sat, 11/28/09, Norman Nock <sjnnock at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> From: Norman Nock <sjnnock at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Saturday, November 28, 2009, 1:36 PM
>
>            The first recorded history of KEEP LEFT was horse and  
> wagons
> crossing the bridge over the Thames River in London when all there  
> was was
> horse and wagons , this was causing major problems on the bridge  
> with some
> wagons on the left side of the bridge and some on the right side ,  
> the local
> police started to guide the horse and wagons on one side which  
> happened to
> be
> the left , all it took was time for it to be KEEP LEFT on all roads on
> London
> roads ..
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
>
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 28 14:18:38 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:18:38 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Early BT7 rotors
Message-ID: <9B39B384-E41F-4287-99F5-DACDF86F02D8@gmail.com>

Need 2 early rotors for my bt7. Prefer new. But used turnable units  
are fine. Mine are under spec and scored

I Erbs
Sent from my iPod

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Sat Nov 28 14:50:32 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:50:32 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
Message-ID: <c47.6bbfe50f.3842f528@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/28/2009 3:10:05 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
frogeye at porterscustom.com writes:

don't  know, an awful lot of American's are drifting left these  days....



I "wear left" if that is of any importance.
 
Best--Michael Oritt

From PhilRitten at aol.com  Sat Nov 28 15:20:18 2009
From: PhilRitten at aol.com (PhilRitten at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:20:18 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Fan Belt Issue
Message-ID: <c97.54798f28.3842fc22@aol.com>

I'm trying to put a fan belt on the BT7 that I'm restoring and there  
doesn't appear to be enough clearance between the cross member and the  bolt on 
the end of the crank.
 
I'm guessing that I should jack the engine up a little bit to create enough 
 clearance but don't want to damage anything. Any recommendations?
 
Thanks,
Phil

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Sat Nov 28 15:25:49 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:25:49 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
In-Reply-To: <A22E267954CA4A97A1E5C78121419D2F@oscar>
References: <553233.19430.qm@web83303.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<466827.75221.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<A22E267954CA4A97A1E5C78121419D2F@oscar>
Message-ID: <4B11A36D.6040206@chello.nl>

Oh well, Obama is still very to the right.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


Dave Porter schreef:
> I don't know, an awful lot of American's are drifting left these days....
> ;>)
> dave

From grday at btinternet.com  Sat Nov 28 16:22:03 2009
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:22:03 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
References: <466827.75221.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <EE2FF61BFFD94444B8CE424028B7E774@user8634b3d69b>

Too many bl**dy foreigners to do this!     LOL


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>; <sjnnock at sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 7:10 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Keep left


> Norman,
>
> I've noticed that not only do we Americans keep right when driving, we do 
> it
> when walking on sidewalks or down a hallway as well.  Do the British "Walk
> left"?
>
> --- On Sat, 11/28/09, Norman Nock <sjnnock at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> From: Norman Nock <sjnnock at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Saturday, November 28, 2009, 1:36 PM
>
>            The first recorded history of KEEP LEFT was horse and wagons
> crossing the bridge over the Thames River in London when all there was was
> horse and wagons , this was causing major problems on the bridge with some
> wagons on the left side of the bridge and some on the right side , the 
> local
> police started to guide the horse and wagons on one side which happened to 
> be
> the left , all it took was time for it to be KEEP LEFT on all roads on 
> London
> roads ..
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
>
> You are subscribed as healeyrick at yahoo.com
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From grday at btinternet.com  Sat Nov 28 16:39:43 2009
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:39:43 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 caliper conversion
References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0223E749@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local><4e23c7250911280025i58be1aa9vf5a054c83ba77890@mail.gmail.com><0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0223E74D@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local><0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0223E74E@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
	<4B118353.5020301@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <24D1991821F647C09B1A656F8010EBE8@user8634b3d69b>

Providing you can lock the wheels (without putting your back out!) when you 
press the brake pedal it doesn't matter whose or what type of brakes you 
have (unless you need additional cooling for race purposes or driving down 
ski slopes).  You have sufficient.  What matters is the grip between the 
tyres and the road surface (the co-efficient of friction) and it is this 
interface where your braking distances alter.  Given the same weight 
transfer any distance reduction  has nothing whatsoever to do with the brake 
type.

Guy R Day

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Oudesluys" <coudesluijs at chello.nl>
To: "Freese, Ken" <Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com>
Cc: "Healey forum" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 8:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 caliper conversion


> It is not the swept area that matters for brake force, but the total 
> piston area. This should be about the same or larger in the modified 
> situation. If not the rear may brake away to soon because of rear wheel 
> lock up before the front wheels will block.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
> Freese, Ken schreef:
>> Something else that might interest some is converting to Toyota 4 piston
>> calipers. Those are less than $40 each and the swept area is greater. I 
>> don't
>> know the exact speed that the converter tested at, but the distance was
>> reduced by 20 feet.
>> http://www.vtr.org/maintain/brake-conversion.shtml
>>
>> Ken Freese

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Sat Nov 28 16:46:51 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:46:51 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
In-Reply-To: <c47.6bbfe50f.3842f528@aol.com>
Message-ID: <20091128174651.718TM.1089088.root@ispmxfep13-z02>

Hey---cut out all this left stuff---I'm left handed, and suffer all the injustices every left handed person must suffer---nothing is built for left handers!!!:):)


---- Awgertoo at aol.com wrote: 

=============
In a message dated 11/28/2009 3:10:05 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
frogeye at porterscustom.com writes:

don't  know, an awful lot of American's are drifting left these  days....



I "wear left" if that is of any importance.
 
Best--Michael Oritt
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Sat Nov 28 16:47:49 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:47:49 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
In-Reply-To: <4B11A36D.6040206@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <20091128174749.D4RQA.1089103.root@ispmxfep13-z02>

Hummmmmmmmmmmmm----I didn't know that.


---- Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote: 

=============
Oh well, Obama is still very to the right.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


Dave Porter schreef:
> I don't know, an awful lot of American's are drifting left these days....
> ;>)
> dave
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Sat Nov 28 16:50:15 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:50:15 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
In-Reply-To: <EE2FF61BFFD94444B8CE424028B7E774@user8634b3d69b>
Message-ID: <20091128175015.SWGUF.1089141.root@ispmxfep13-z02>

I was in Australia recently and they do walk left------I had to break the right walking habit to keep from getting walked over.

Cheers
Tom

---- Guy R Day <grday at btinternet.com> wrote: 

=============
Too many bl**dy foreigners to do this!     LOL


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>; <sjnnock at sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 7:10 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Keep left


> Norman,
>
> I've noticed that not only do we Americans keep right when driving, we do 
> it
> when walking on sidewalks or down a hallway as well.  Do the British "Walk
> left"?
>
> --- On Sat, 11/28/09, Norman Nock <sjnnock at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> From: Norman Nock <sjnnock at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Saturday, November 28, 2009, 1:36 PM
>
>            The first recorded history of KEEP LEFT was horse and wagons
> crossing the bridge over the Thames River in London when all there was was
> horse and wagons , this was causing major problems on the bridge with some
> wagons on the left side of the bridge and some on the right side , the 
> local
> police started to guide the horse and wagons on one side which happened to 
> be
> the left , all it took was time for it to be KEEP LEFT on all roads on 
> London
> roads ..
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From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Sat Nov 28 17:01:39 2009
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:01:39 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] Right Hand, Left Hand
In-Reply-To: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3C4ADF6@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
References: <c17.6cfd1ee0.3842dd09@aol.com>
	<6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3C4ADF6@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
Message-ID: <001601ca7087$20649900$612dcb00$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>

When I was in the army, our main anticipated war time deployment was to the
north-east section of what was then "West" Germany. In the event of a
Russian attack we would lurk behind their lines and do this and that. About
half of our vehicles were kept in hangers in Germany against the day when
the horrid hordes swept forward. These were LH drive. Our normal peacetime
complement were kept in the UK. These were RH drive. As to vehicle types and
function, the LHS & RHS units were interchangeable.
Hence, on exercise with BAOR, one might use a LH vehicle all morning and a
RH one all afternoon. Should one have had a "good lunch", this could be
quite a confusing procedure.
Simon

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com
Sent: 28 November 2009 20:49
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Right Hand, Left Hand

For me its no issue to drive on the left or on the right, as long as all
do it the same!!
I am so often in my second home UK, that I am not even thinking about
it. I am just used to drive on the right or on the left.
One of my cars is right hand drive the others left hand drive. Its only
to think first and to find the drivers door (left or right) when filled
up with petrol at a filling station.
The only time I really need to switch on my brain is when crossing a
road as a pedestrian. I was several times very close to be knocked over
by an approaching car.

Josef Eckert
Konigswinter/Germany
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sat Nov 28 17:42:51 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:42:51 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Right Hand, Left Hand
In-Reply-To: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3C4ADF6@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
References: <c17.6cfd1ee0.3842dd09@aol.com>
	<6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3C4ADF6@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911281642n6a0cac7fyfa3aa9cb17c86ec8@mail.gmail.com>

I flip back and forth quite a bit too, although I do say I am more
accustomed to RHD now... I note sometimes when I pull into a gas station or
someplace in the US without a dividing line I'm usually on the wrong side of
the road...

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 4:48 AM, <Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com> wrote:

> For me its no issue to drive on the left or on the right, as long as all
> do it the same!!
> I am so often in my second home UK, that I am not even thinking about
> it. I am just used to drive on the right or on the left.
> One of my cars is right hand drive the others left hand drive. Its only
> to think first and to find the drivers door (left or right) when filled
> up with petrol at a filling station.
> The only time I really need to switch on my brain is when crossing a
> road as a pedestrian. I was several times very close to be knocked over
> by an approaching car.
>
> Josef Eckert
> Konigswinter/Germany

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sat Nov 28 17:48:27 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:48:27 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
In-Reply-To: <466827.75221.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <553233.19430.qm@web83303.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<466827.75221.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911281648k64292d37mb68eaa4529817f52@mail.gmail.com>

I am in London from time to time.  Generally yes they walk left as well, but
London is quite international so people are sort of all over the place...
but the Tube is made for walking left, so that should let you know the
expected convention.

Hong Kong walking is all over the place (also very international), but they
have a great set up for pedestrians where when you come to a crosswalk,
there's big white letters & an arrow painted on the road to tell you whether
to look left or right.  Not a bad idea...

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 3:10 AM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Norman,
>
> I've noticed that not only do we Americans keep right when driving, we do
> it
> when walking on sidewalks or down a hallway as well.  Do the British "Walk
> left"?

From 63ahbj7 at comcast.net  Sat Nov 28 17:51:17 2009
From: 63ahbj7 at comcast.net (63ahbj7)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:51:17 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
In-Reply-To: <20091128174651.718TM.1089088.root@ispmxfep13-z02>
References: <20091128174651.718TM.1089088.root@ispmxfep13-z02>
Message-ID: <4B11C585.4040305@comcast.net>

<< ....nothing is built for left handers!!! >>

Tom, I've got a "Left Handed Monkey Wrench" I'll let you have
CHEAP 'cause I'm right handed so I CAN'T use it !!!

$25 + actual shipping !!!

That IS a steal !!!!

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

From fogbro1 at comcast.net  Sat Nov 28 18:48:03 2009
From: fogbro1 at comcast.net (Ed Woods)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:48:03 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Steel wheel adapters
References: <20091128174651.718TM.1089088.root@ispmxfep13-z02>
	<4B11C585.4040305@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <1FD10D38746A4FC09B1E4D14B0B7500B@Edscomputer>

They've been spoken for.

From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Sat Nov 28 19:37:32 2009
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:37:32 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?o/d_problem=28again=29?=
Message-ID: <20091129023732.32607.qmail@server278.com>

been driving a friends bj8 and have noticed that when first engaging o/d when oil in o/d is still cold, the o/d will hesitate, then engage pretty hard.  if accelerating, the rpm will increase before engagement.  when oil is warm, not noticeable and engagement is smooth if not accellerating(oil hot or cold).   i know it has to come out and go on the workbench for a look-see.  am i looking at a rebuild, or is this somethiing that has happened to a lister and they found an easy fix.  i have driven his car before and never noticed it,  but this is the first time i have driven it on cool mornings, and he seldom uses the o/d.   hjim

From insptwo at msn.com  Sat Nov 28 20:42:41 2009
From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:42:41 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
In-Reply-To: <20091128174651.718TM.1089088.root@ispmxfep13-z02>
References: <c47.6bbfe50f.3842f528@aol.com>,
	<20091128174651.718TM.1089088.root@ispmxfep13-z02>
Message-ID: <COL109-W71B033825FAC8D7FAC6B5AD980@phx.gbl>

That's why all us lefties have to stick togather. My wife bought me a shirt
that reads "all are born left handed, you turn right handed after your first
sin!"

Bill

BJ7

> Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:46:51 -0600
> From: tomfelts at windstream.net
> To: healeyrick at yahoo.com; frogeye at porterscustom.com; Awgertoo at aol.com;
sjnnock at sbcglobal.net; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Keep left
>
> Hey---cut out all this left stuff---I'm left handed, and suffer all the
injustices every left handed person must suffer---nothing is built for left
handers!!!:):)
>
>
> ---- Awgertoo at aol.com wrote:
>
> =============
> In a message dated 11/28/2009 3:10:05 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> frogeye at porterscustom.com writes:
>
> don't know, an awful lot of American's are drifting left these days....
>
>
>
> I "wear left" if that is of any importance.

From schauss at worldnet.att.net  Sat Nov 28 21:20:20 2009
From: schauss at worldnet.att.net (Peter Schauss)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:20:20 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0911281648k64292d37mb68eaa4529817f52@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20091129042041.98B6618764F@autox.team.net>

Interestingly, in Lisbon, the subways and trains all run on the left-hand
track even though the Portuguese cars drive on the right.  The must have
hired a British company to design their subways.

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 Alan Seigrist
> Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 7:48 PM
> To: HealeyRick
> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Keep left
> 
> I am in London from time to time.  Generally yes they walk left as well,
> but
> London is quite international so people are sort of all over the place...
> but the Tube is made for walking left, so that should let you know the
> expected convention.
> 
> Hong Kong walking is all over the place (also very international), but
> they
> have a great set up for pedestrians where when you come to a crosswalk,
> there's big white letters & an arrow painted on the road to tell you
> whether
> to look left or right.  Not a bad idea...
> 
> Alan
> 
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '59 Jag Mk IX
> '64 BJ8
> 
> 
> On Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 3:10 AM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> > Norman,
> >
> > I've noticed that not only do we Americans keep right when driving, we
> do
> > it
> > when walking on sidewalks or down a hallway as well.  Do the British
> "Walk
> > left"?
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From g.rude at worldnet.att.net  Sat Nov 28 21:22:06 2009
From: g.rude at worldnet.att.net (Gerald Rude)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:22:06 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Inner fender to fender spacing
Message-ID: <001f01ca70ab$831720d0$b1d2480c@DJN9Q661>

Hi all,

I'm fitting the fenders to the car, and the left inner fender well seems to
have too much space between the lip to the fender.  The fender stands at about
1 inch.  I compared dimensions to the other side, and the fender well is short
by 1 inch. This is the side that had the big shunt, and the frame had to be
replaced from the firewall forward on this side.  Anyway, the old inner fender
well was used, but I've tried to pull it outward, and have managed about 1/2
inch but I still have a 1 inch gap.  If I pull if further out, I will have to
reposition the upper shroud bracket on the fender well.  So my options right
now are to continue pulling, and reposition the shroud support and possibly
the inner shroud support which attaches to the inner fender well or cut and
splice in a section of sheet metal.

Is it necessary to have a small gap, say 1/4 inch or so?  That is what the
right side has, which was never in an accident.....Or can I get by with the 1
inch gap....??

any help much appreciated.

Jerry Rude
BJ8
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Gerald Rude
  To: healeys at autox.team.net
  Sent: Friday, July 14, 2006 6:20 AM
  Subject: Desperately seeking shroud


  Hello all,

  I still am seeking (desperately) a front shroud for a BJ7/early BJ8.

  Would any of you kind souls have one hanging in their garage which may be
repairable??  Or know of anyone who may?

  Thank you so much,

  Jerry Rude
  Prather California.....

From g.rude at worldnet.att.net  Sat Nov 28 21:27:08 2009
From: g.rude at worldnet.att.net (Gerald Rude)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:27:08 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Left Front Fender Needed
Message-ID: <002f01ca70ac$3764f710$b1d2480c@DJN9Q661>

Hello all,

Any one have a left front fender for sale?  the only portion that needs to be
good is from the center of the fender well forward.

Please contact me off line.

Thanks,

Jerry Rude
Prather California
g.rude at att.net
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Gerald Rude
  To: healeys at autox.team.net
  Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 8:22 PM
  Subject: Inner fender to fender spacing


  Hi all,

  I'm fitting the fenders to the car, and the left inner fender well seems to
have too much space between the lip to the fender.  The fender stands at about
1 inch.  I compared dimensions to the other side, and the fender well is short
by 1 inch. This is the side that had the big shunt, and the frame had to be
replaced from the firewall forward on this side.  Anyway, the old inner fender
well was used, but I've tried to pull it outward, and have managed about 1/2
inch but I still have a 1 inch gap.  If I pull if further out, I will have to
reposition the upper shroud bracket on the fender well.  So my options right
now are to continue pulling, and reposition the shroud support and possibly
the inner shroud support which attaches to the inner fender well or cut and
splice in a section of sheet metal.

  Is it necessary to have a small gap, say 1/4 inch or so?  That is what the
right side has, which was never in an accident.....Or can I get by with the 1
inch gap....??

  any help much appreciated.

  Jerry Rude
  BJ8
    ----- Original Message -----
    From: Gerald Rude
    To: healeys at autox.team.net
    Sent: Friday, July 14, 2006 6:20 AM
    Subject: Desperately seeking shroud


    Hello all,

    I still am seeking (desperately) a front shroud for a BJ7/early BJ8.

    Would any of you kind souls have one hanging in their garage which may be
repairable??  Or know of anyone who may?

    Thank you so much,

    Jerry Rude
    Prather California.....

From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov 28 21:27:54 2009
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:27:54 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
In-Reply-To: <C2F3C7518FA948E3A8E533F3F664B5A6@user8634b3d69b>
Message-ID: <927485.10440.qm@web83304.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

The info. is at your finger tips do a search.go to LONDON BRIDGE KEEP LEFT
..  keep left on the bridge started in 1793 ... Norman Nock

--- On Sat, 11/28/09, Guy R Day <grday at btinternet.com> wrote:

From: Guy R Day <grday at btinternet.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Keep left
To: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net
Date: Saturday, November 28, 2009, 4:15 PM

Norman,

Can you reference any source for your information?

Guy R Day

----- Original Message ----- From: "Norman Nock" <sjnnock at sbcglobal.net>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 6:36 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left


>            The first recorded history of KEEP LEFT was horse and wagons
> crossing the bridge over the Thames River in London when all there was was
> horse and wagons , this was causing major problems on the bridge with some
> wagons on the left side of the bridge and some on the right side , the
local
> police started to guide the horse and wagons on one side which happened to
be
> the left , all it took was time for it to be KEEP LEFT on all roads on
London
> roads ..
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From g.rude at worldnet.att.net  Sat Nov 28 21:28:14 2009
From: g.rude at worldnet.att.net (Gerald Rude)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:28:14 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Left Front Fender Needed
Message-ID: <003b01ca70ac$5f5dd070$b1d2480c@DJN9Q661>

Oops,  sorry, I forgot to mention its for a BJ8.....thx, jerry
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Gerald Rude
  To: healeys at autox.team.net
  Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 8:27 PM
  Subject: Left Front Fender Needed


  Hello all,

  Any one have a left front fender for sale?  the only portion that needs to
be good is from the center of the fender well forward.

  Please contact me off line.

  Thanks,

  Jerry Rude
  Prather California
  g.rude at att.net
    ----- Original Message -----
    From: Gerald Rude
    To: healeys at autox.team.net
    Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 8:22 PM
    Subject: Inner fender to fender spacing


    Hi all,

    I'm fitting the fenders to the car, and the left inner fender well seems
to have too much space between the lip to the fender.  The fender stands at
about 1 inch.  I compared dimensions to the other side, and the fender well is
short by 1 inch. This is the side that had the big shunt, and the frame had to
be replaced from the firewall forward on this side.  Anyway, the old inner
fender well was used, but I've tried to pull it outward, and have managed
about 1/2 inch but I still have a 1 inch gap.  If I pull if further out, I
will have to reposition the upper shroud bracket on the fender well.  So my
options right now are to continue pulling, and reposition the shroud support
and possibly the inner shroud support which attaches to the inner fender well
or cut and splice in a section of sheet metal.

    Is it necessary to have a small gap, say 1/4 inch or so?  That is what the
right side has, which was never in an accident.....Or can I get by with the 1
inch gap....??

    any help much appreciated.

    Jerry Rude
    BJ8
      ----- Original Message -----
      From: Gerald Rude
      To: healeys at autox.team.net
      Sent: Friday, July 14, 2006 6:20 AM
      Subject: Desperately seeking shroud


      Hello all,

      I still am seeking (desperately) a front shroud for a BJ7/early BJ8.

      Would any of you kind souls have one hanging in their garage which may
be repairable??  Or know of anyone who may?

      Thank you so much,

      Jerry Rude
      Prather California.....

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Sat Nov 28 21:47:47 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:47:47 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Keep Left
Message-ID: <cb9.5f81e6fd.384356f3@aol.com>

Those of us who are old enough to have grown up using fountain  pens will 
remember how difficult it was to write without leaving an ink  smear.  Or in 
the case of three-ring or spirally bound notebooks  the need to  constantly 
adjust our hand positions to avoid the rings in the  notebooks.  Or having 
our fingers jam in the  openings of scissors  (still the case unless you get 
a left-handed pair). 
 
And think about these:: 
 
1.  Left in Spanish is "Sinestra", which is also linked to  the occult and 
evil ("Sinister").
 
2.  Until well after WWII Japanese children were punished  physically in 
order to rid them of their left-handedness.
 
3.  The punishment is amputation of the right hand  for petty crimes in 
certain parts of the world because the left hand was  reserved for "personal 
cleaning" whereas the right was used for eating out the  communal bowl.     
 
It's no wonder some left-handed folks grow up with bad  attitudes....   
 
Best--Michael Oritt

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 28 21:59:03 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:59:03 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Fan Belt Issue
In-Reply-To: <c97.54798f28.3842fc22@aol.com>
References: <c97.54798f28.3842fc22@aol.com>
Message-ID: <F73723EC-9561-423C-BC8B-5BF0B68CA15A@gmail.com>

Try looking at your transmission mount to see if its torn znd the  
dngine shifted forward a bit

I Erbs
Sent from my iPod

On Nov 28, 2009, at 2:20 PM, PhilRitten at aol.com wrote:

> I'm trying to put a fan belt on the BT7 that I'm restoring and there
> doesn't appear to be enough clearance between the cross member and  
> the  bolt on
> the end of the crank.
>
> I'm guessing that I should jack the engine up a little bit to create  
> enough
> clearance but don't want to damage anything. Any recommendations?
>
> Thanks,
> Phil
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From ATIGHTPROD at aol.com  Sun Nov 29 01:30:51 2009
From: ATIGHTPROD at aol.com (ATIGHTPROD at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:30:51 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Keep Left
Message-ID: <bdd.61ac62a5.38438b3b@aol.com>

Hear ... hear ... from another "southpaw",  there was a softball  team in 
Sacramento, California called "Sinestra" and every player was left  handed, 
even third base and short stop, and every one laughed, until they took  
championship ... so from one of the left side, or sinister as they say, and  as a 
life long bass ackwards "lefty", I attest to the fact that only the ones  
with true resolve get over the right hand world we live in.
Steven Kingsbury
BN1 #598
 
 
 
In a message dated 11/28/2009 8:59:36 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
Awgertoo at aol.com writes:

Those of  us who are old enough to have grown up using fountain  pens will  
remember how difficult it was to write without leaving an ink   smear.  Or 
in 
the case of three-ring or spirally bound  notebooks  the need to  
constantly 
adjust our hand positions to  avoid the rings in the  notebooks.  Or having 
our fingers jam in  the  openings of scissors  (still the case unless you 
get 
a  left-handed pair). 

And think about these:: 

1.  Left in  Spanish is "Sinestra", which is also linked to  the occult and 
evil  ("Sinister").

2.  Until well after WWII Japanese children were  punished  physically in 
order to rid them of their  left-handedness.

3.  The punishment is amputation of the right  hand  for petty crimes in 
certain parts of the world because the left  hand was  reserved for 
"personal 
cleaning" whereas the right was used  for eating out the  communal bowl.    
 

It's no  wonder some left-handed folks grow up with bad  attitudes....    

Best--Michael  Oritt
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

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From bcrist at club-internet.fr  Sun Nov 29 01:39:34 2009
From: bcrist at club-internet.fr (Bernard Cristalli)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:39:34 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
In-Reply-To: <20091129042041.98B6618764F@autox.team.net>
References: <20091129042041.98B6618764F@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4B123346.8070206@club-internet.fr>

Trains roll on the left track all over the world.
I used to have RHD cars here (France, LHD).
Once I had been called at night, half awake, I stepped into my wife's
car which was the first to go in the drive way and...
"Bloody, they to the driving wheel!"
I was seating on the passenger's seat.

Bernard

Peter Schauss a icrit :
> Interestingly, in Lisbon, the subways and trains all run on the left-hand
> track even though the Portuguese cars drive on the right.  The must have
> hired a British company to design their subways.
>
> 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 Alan Seigrist
>> Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 7:48 PM
>> To: HealeyRick
>> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Keep left
>>
>> I am in London from time to time.  Generally yes they walk left as well,
>> but
>> London is quite international so people are sort of all over the place...
>> but the Tube is made for walking left, so that should let you know the
>> expected convention.
>>
>> Hong Kong walking is all over the place (also very international), but
>> they
>> have a great set up for pedestrians where when you come to a crosswalk,
>> there's big white letters & an arrow painted on the road to tell you
>> whether
>> to look left or right.  Not a bad idea...
>>
>> Alan
>>
>> '52 A90
>> '53 BN1
>> '59 Jag Mk IX
>> '64 BJ8
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 3:10 AM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>>     
>>> Norman,
>>>
>>> I've noticed that not only do we Americans keep right when driving, we
>>>       
>> do
>>     
>>> it
>>> when walking on sidewalks or down a hallway as well.  Do the British
>>>       
>> "Walk
>>     
>>> left"?
>>>       
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From bcrist at club-internet.fr  Sun Nov 29 01:46:31 2009
From: bcrist at club-internet.fr (Bernard Cristalli)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:46:31 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Keep Left
In-Reply-To: <cb9.5f81e6fd.384356f3@aol.com>
References: <cb9.5f81e6fd.384356f3@aol.com>
Message-ID: <4B1234E7.4090908@club-internet.fr>

Sinistra in italian.
It comes from "sinus", the slit of the roman toga. The toga fell from 
the left shoulder.
B

Awgertoo at aol.com a icrit :
> Those of us who are old enough to have grown up using fountain  pens will 
> remember how difficult it was to write without leaving an ink  smear.  Or in 
> the case of three-ring or spirally bound notebooks  the need to  constantly 
> adjust our hand positions to avoid the rings in the  notebooks.  Or having 
> our fingers jam in the  openings of scissors  (still the case unless you get 
> a left-handed pair). 
>  
> And think about these:: 
>  
> 1.  Left in Spanish is "Sinestra", which is also linked to  the occult and 
> evil ("Sinister").
>  
> 2.  Until well after WWII Japanese children were punished  physically in 
> order to rid them of their left-handedness.
>  
> 3.  The punishment is amputation of the right hand  for petty crimes in 
> certain parts of the world because the left hand was  reserved for "personal 
> cleaning" whereas the right was used for eating out the  communal bowl.     
>  
> It's no wonder some left-handed folks grow up with bad  attitudes....   
>  
> Best--Michael Oritt
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From hypercubic at yahoo.co.uk  Sun Nov 29 01:50:30 2009
From: hypercubic at yahoo.co.uk (mike brooks)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:50:30 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
Message-ID: <838069.60060.qm@web24003.mail.ird.yahoo.com>

Yes we do (walk on the left) and as someone who has spent the last 14 years
overseas in "drive on right" and in fact "walk on right" territory, it is
still confusing, although mostly now it's on my occasional visits to the UK.
Mike Brooks
'56 BN2

Message: 1
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:10:18 -0800 (PST)
From: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Keep left
To:
healeys at autox.team.net, sjnnock at sbcglobal.net
Message-ID:
<466827.75221.qm at web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain;
charset="us-ascii"

Norman,

I've noticed that not only do we Americans keep
right when driving, we do it
when walking on sidewalks or down a hallway as
well.  Do the British "Walk
left"?

--- On Sat, 11/28/09, Norman Nock
<sjnnock at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Sun Nov 29 03:03:42 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:03:42 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Fan Belt Issue
In-Reply-To: <c97.54798f28.3842fc22@aol.com>
References: <c97.54798f28.3842fc22@aol.com>
Message-ID: <4B1246FE.5070701@chello.nl>

Can't you adjust the engine support rubbers in such a way that the 
engine will sit back another 20mm or so?
The way it is now (less than 15mm clearance I suppose) the crank bolt 
may touch the cross member while driving, hitting the brakes or a bump 
on the road.
Kees Oudesluijs
> I'm trying to put a fan belt on the BT7 that I'm restoring and there  
> doesn't appear to be enough clearance between the cross member and the  bolt on 
> the end of the crank.
>  
> I'm guessing that I should jack the engine up a little bit to create enough 
>  clearance but don't want to damage anything. Any recommendations?
>  
> Thanks,
> Phil
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From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Sun Nov 29 03:54:24 2009
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:54:24 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
In-Reply-To: <628855.24697.qm@web83304.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <466827.75221.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<628855.24697.qm@web83304.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <D72B6C3CA5D84CDBA5521717141F50B0@PatrickQuinnPC>

G'day

Yes we certainly drive and walk on the left in Australia. The right is
reserved from the drop bears when they fall out of the trees.

We also stay to the left on escalators, while I read the other day that in
London they stand to the right on escalators.

Walking on the left was something I found quite interesting while we were in
the US. Frequently we would forget and not move to the right. It didn't take
long before it was made clear to us that we were on the wrong side.

By the way I was at the historic racing today and in one mixed race it was
an interesting and surprisingly close duel between an AH 3000 Mk1 and a
Cooper T51. 

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Norman Nock
Sent: Sunday, 29 November 2009 7:04 AM
To: HealeyRick
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Keep left

I left England in `1954 , we need an answer from a member in the UK  Norman
Nock

--- On Sat, 11/28/09, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Keep left
To: healeys at autox.team.net, sjnnock at sbcglobal.net
Date: Saturday, November 28, 2009, 11:10 AM

Norman,

I've noticed that not only do we Americans keep right when driving, we do it
when walking on sidewalks or down a hallway as well.  Do the British "Walk
left"?

From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Sun Nov 29 04:30:58 2009
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:30:58 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] Reamers
Message-ID: <001a01ca70e7$6c31cdc0$44956940$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>

I have a box of old taps, dies and reamers etc. They are mostly pretty big,
too big for our cars, but some may be OK. Most of the taps and dies are BSW
so I doubt there is a call for big BSW threads?? Am I right?
As to the reamers, there are all sizes. I recall reference to reamers in one
area at least...3000s' King Pins. What size is that? (Not that mine need
replacement at the moment!)
Are there any other sizes that might be worth keeping?
Simon

From dwflagg at juno.com  Sun Nov 29 06:19:02 2009
From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:19:02 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BN2 Distributor Driving Spindle
Message-ID: <20091129.051912.10765.30759@mailpop07.dca.untd.com>

Would anyone have a drive gear (driving spindle) for a BN2 40495A
distributor available? If so, please contact me off the list. Thanks.

Doug
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Sun Nov 29 06:40:55 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 7:40:55 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Keep Left
In-Reply-To: <cb9.5f81e6fd.384356f3@aol.com>
Message-ID: <20091129074055.FA1F2.1132153.root@ispmxfep12-z01>

But not you and me--right Michael?:):)


---- Awgertoo at aol.com wrote: 

=============
Those of us who are old enough to have grown up using fountain  pens will 
remember how difficult it was to write without leaving an ink  smear.  Or in 
the case of three-ring or spirally bound notebooks  the need to  constantly 
adjust our hand positions to avoid the rings in the  notebooks.  Or having 
our fingers jam in the  openings of scissors  (still the case unless you get 
a left-handed pair). 
 
And think about these:: 
 
1.  Left in Spanish is "Sinestra", which is also linked to  the occult and 
evil ("Sinister").
 
2.  Until well after WWII Japanese children were punished  physically in 
order to rid them of their left-handedness.
 
3.  The punishment is amputation of the right hand  for petty crimes in 
certain parts of the world because the left hand was  reserved for "personal 
cleaning" whereas the right was used for eating out the  communal bowl.     
 
It's no wonder some left-handed folks grow up with bad  attitudes....   
 
Best--Michael Oritt
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net

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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Sun Nov 29 06:51:34 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 7:51:34 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Keep Left
In-Reply-To: <bdd.61ac62a5.38438b3b@aol.com>
Message-ID: <20091129075134.QEV4P.1132291.root@ispmxfep12-z01>

There is a book out (old book) titled "The Left-Handed Book", by James T.deKay.  In it, one of the pieces of info that I find most gratifying is this.  "Dr Bryng Bryngelson, of the Univ of Minnesota, says:  'Left-handed people tend to be more creative, more imaginative than right-handed people.'  Which may explain why Michaelangelo, Raphael and Leonardo were all left-handed".  :):):)




---- ATIGHTPROD at aol.com wrote: 

=============
Hear ... hear ... from another "southpaw",  there was a softball  team in 
Sacramento, California called "Sinestra" and every player was left  handed, 
even third base and short stop, and every one laughed, until they took  
championship ... so from one of the left side, or sinister as they say, and  as a 
life long bass ackwards "lefty", I attest to the fact that only the ones  
with true resolve get over the right hand world we live in.
Steven Kingsbury
BN1 #598
 
 
 
In a message dated 11/28/2009 8:59:36 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
Awgertoo at aol.com writes:

Those of  us who are old enough to have grown up using fountain  pens will  
remember how difficult it was to write without leaving an ink   smear.  Or 
in 
the case of three-ring or spirally bound  notebooks  the need to  
constantly 
adjust our hand positions to  avoid the rings in the  notebooks.  Or having 
our fingers jam in  the  openings of scissors  (still the case unless you 
get 
a  left-handed pair). 

And think about these:: 

1.  Left in  Spanish is "Sinestra", which is also linked to  the occult and 
evil  ("Sinister").

2.  Until well after WWII Japanese children were  punished  physically in 
order to rid them of their  left-handedness.

3.  The punishment is amputation of the right  hand  for petty crimes in 
certain parts of the world because the left  hand was  reserved for 
"personal 
cleaning" whereas the right was used  for eating out the  communal bowl.    
 

It's no  wonder some left-handed folks grow up with bad  attitudes....    

Best--Michael  Oritt
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

You  are subscribed as  atightprod at aol.com

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From jstmorris at yahoo.com  Sun Nov 29 11:18:25 2009
From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:18:25 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] British Car Cottage Industry Website
Message-ID: <776245.77086.qm@web30306.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi all;  Some time ago, I came across a very interesting website
which presents products that are not normally commercially available to the
British car / race enthusiast.   The website is British Car Cottage Industries
at http://www.britcot.com.
I have no financial interest in this venture.  I just found it interesting and
creative and thought I would pass on the word about it.  Enjoy!!--Scott
Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, CanadaKeep Smiling;  Murphy Lives
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From j.aeckerlin at gmail.com  Sun Nov 29 11:36:24 2009
From: j.aeckerlin at gmail.com (Jaap Aeckerlin)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:36:24 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
In-Reply-To: <4B123346.8070206@club-internet.fr>
References: <20091129042041.98B6618764F@autox.team.net>
	<4B123346.8070206@club-internet.fr>
Message-ID: <4e23c7250911291036v473f889xa8171636ba67d382@mail.gmail.com>

Bernard, come to The Netherlands and you'll see our trains (and trams, and
buses, and cars, and lorries) drive on the richt track/part of the road. As
soon as our international trains move into Belgium they move to the left
track. Don't know how it's in Germany.
Salutations,
Jack Aeckerlin, Pays Bas
1964 BJ8 29432

2009/11/29 Bernard Cristalli <bcrist at club-internet.fr>

> Trains roll on the left track all over the world.
> I used to have RHD cars here (France, LHD).
> Once I had been called at night, half awake, I stepped into my wife's
> car which was the first to go in the drive way and...
> "Bloody, they to the driving wheel!"
> I was seating on the passenger's seat.
>
> Bernard
>
> Peter Schauss a icrit :
>
>> Interestingly, in Lisbon, the subways and trains all run on the left-hand
>> track even though the Portuguese cars drive on the right.  The must have
>> hired a British company to design their subways.
>>
>> 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 Alan Seigrist
>>> Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 7:48 PM
>>> To: HealeyRick
>>> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
>>> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Keep left
>>>
>>> I am in London from time to time.  Generally yes they walk left as well,
>>> but
>>> London is quite international so people are sort of all over the place...
>>> but the Tube is made for walking left, so that should let you know the
>>> expected convention.
>>>
>>> Hong Kong walking is all over the place (also very international), but
>>> they
>>> have a great set up for pedestrians where when you come to a crosswalk,
>>> there's big white letters & an arrow painted on the road to tell you
>>> whether
>>> to look left or right.  Not a bad idea...
>>>
>>> Alan
>>>
>>> '52 A90
>>> '53 BN1
>>> '59 Jag Mk IX
>>> '64 BJ8
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 3:10 AM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> Norman,
>>>>
>>>> I've noticed that not only do we Americans keep right when driving, we
>>>>
>>>>
>>> do
>>>
>>>
>>>> it
>>>> when walking on sidewalks or down a hallway as well.  Do the British
>>>>
>>>>
>>> "Walk
>>>
>>>
>>>> left"?
>>>>
>>>>
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From insptwo at msn.com  Sun Nov 29 12:34:38 2009
From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:34:38 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
In-Reply-To: <d18.5190960a.3843559c@aol.com>
References: <d18.5190960a.3843559c@aol.com>
Message-ID: <COL109-W46C7133C434AB0809FD9F0AD980@phx.gbl>

Well! My wife buys me a left handed schedule and date book. The pages flip the
reverse of normal date books. Really makes it easy for me! I also remember
getting constant "D" grades in school because I wrote left handed (but my
writing wasn't really that bad) just because I was a lefty. I also remember
what a mess those ink wells were.

Bill

BJ7





From: Awgertoo at aol.com
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:42:04 -0500
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Keep left
To: insptwo at msn.com


Those of us who are old enough to have grown up using fountain pens will
remember how difficult it was to write without leaving an ink smear.  Or in
the case of three-ring or spirally bound notebooks the need to  constantly
adjust our hand positions to avoid the rings in the notebooks.  Or having our
fingers jam in the  openings of scissors (still the case unless you get a
left-handed pair).

And how about these facts:

1.  Left in Spanish is "Sinestra", which is also linked to the occult and evil
("Sinister").

2.  Until well after WWII Japanese children were punished physically in order
to rid them of their left-handedness.

3.  The punishment of amputation of the right hand for petty crimes in certain
parts of the world because the left hand was reserved for "personal cleaning"
whereas the right was used for eating out the communal bowl.

It's no wonder some left-handed folks grow up with bad attitudes....

Best--Michael Oritt

From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Sun Nov 29 13:22:25 2009
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:22:25 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Reamers
In-Reply-To: <3086449678658805151@unknownmsgid>
References: <3086449678658805151@unknownmsgid>
Message-ID: <751d05480911291222t3031f2b7n585feb7ab118d28d@mail.gmail.com>

Simon.

Off the top of my head, the only common BSW thread on most Healeys is the
front generator support bracket which uses a 5/16 BSW bolt into a threaded
hole in the aluminum front plate of the generator.

The confusion with the 5/16 BSW thread is that it has the same threads per
inch as the 5/16 UNC thread (Most BSW have the same TPI with UNC except for
1/2"), therefore this bolt will screw in but it's not correct and SHOULD NOT
be used.  Why?  Because Whitworth fasteners, by definition have a 55 degree
pitch angle on the threads while Unified fasteners are 60 degrees.

And yes, if you have a 100-6 or early 3000 this bolt will have been
Whitworth.  Even my Bugeye Sprite has a 5/16 BSW bolt in this spot.

Anyone know of other BSW applications on other that the 100s?

Curt Arndt
Carlsbad, CA
'55BN1, '60 AN5 :{)

From michael at mcassociatesinc.com  Sun Nov 29 13:23:33 2009
From: michael at mcassociatesinc.com (michael at mcassociatesinc.com)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:23:33 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 Jamaican?
Message-ID: <20091129152333.3vvfgfl7kgksooc8@webmail.mcassociatesinc.com>

The following ad appeared in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette Antique and  
Classic Car ads today:

"Austin Healey '65 3000 chassis, body fbgls Jamican made, make offer.  
724-652-5010"

If anyone on the list is interested in following up, let me know and  
I'd be glad to check it out.

Mike Couch
Pittsburgh
100M
AN2
AN7

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Sun Nov 29 14:56:51 2009
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:56:51 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Keep Left
In-Reply-To: <mailman.15.1259521202.24986.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <D5F13793DBD148C9819EBDA8A8482B67@tm>

Well, for those of you who never lived in a communist country you do not
have an idea what keeping left is... Anything,  a n y t h i n g   that's
right is better..
:-)

Tadek

PS. Any other ex-east block members on the list??...

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Sun Nov 29 15:13:05 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:13:05 EST
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 Jamaican?
Message-ID: <bb8.6485854f.38444bf1@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/29/2009 3:54:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
michael at mcassociatesinc.com writes:

"Austin  Healey '65 3000 chassis, body fbgls Jamican made, make offer.   
724-652-5010"


At the risk of stating the obvious the car was NOT made in Jamaica--it a  
"Jamaica which is a fiberglass replica with a Healey engine.  They aren't  
necessarily bad (one fellow in our Capital Area Club has one--we do not 
require  ownership of a Healey to be a member, only an "interest" in them) but 
they  aren't a Healey and some car shows will not let him enter because they do 
 not want replicas.
 
Best--Michael

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Sun Nov 29 15:17:48 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:17:48 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 Jamaican?
In-Reply-To: <20091129152333.3vvfgfl7kgksooc8@webmail.mcassociatesinc.com>
Message-ID: <20091129161748.H0FK5.1138434.root@ispmxfep12-z01>

I don't ever remember seeing it here-----probably never went to any AH or Brit car functions.

tom

---- michael at mcassociatesinc.com wrote: 

=============
The following ad appeared in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette Antique and  
Classic Car ads today:

"Austin Healey '65 3000 chassis, body fbgls Jamican made, make offer.  
724-652-5010"

If anyone on the list is interested in following up, let me know and  
I'd be glad to check it out.

Mike Couch
Pittsburgh
100M
AN2
AN7
Healeys at autox.team.net
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Nov 29 15:49:01 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:49:01 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
In-Reply-To: <466827.75221.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <553233.19430.qm@web83303.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<466827.75221.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W16F76F09374326318745DEB8980@phx.gbl>

Isn't the practice to walk facing traffic to give yourself the most reaction
time in the event of some abnormal incident?  You know, someone driving on the
sidewalk?

> Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:10:18 -0800
> From: healeyrick at yahoo.com
>
> Norman,
>
> I've noticed that not only do we Americans keep right when driving, we do
it
> when walking on sidewalks or down a hallway as well. Do the British "Walk
> left"?

From Jwhlyadv at aol.com  Sun Nov 29 15:53:03 2009
From: Jwhlyadv at aol.com (Jwhlyadv at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:53:03 EST
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 Jamaican?
Message-ID: <cf3.664578dd.3844554f@aol.com>

I had one in the early 90's that was a complete drivable car. Some guy came 
 up to me at a car show and told me about how he had it in his barn and 
wanted  $1800 for it. I bought it, got it running and puttered around town in 
it and  later tried to sell it at Conclave 93 for $2500 and never got an  
offer.
 
The car was eventually sold and parted out for the Healey parts.  The 
chassis and body went to a guy in Pittsburgh so I wonder if this is the  same one.
 
I still hold title to the car. Every year when I renew my plates for the  
regular cars they announce in a very loud voice that I owe back taxes on  
three Austin Healeys and people look at me like I am a criminal. Taxes on the  
Healeys are only eighty three cents per year
 
Jim  Werner
Louisville, KY

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Nov 29 15:58:32 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:58:32 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Right Hand, Left Hand
In-Reply-To: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3C4ADF6@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
References: <c17.6cfd1ee0.3842dd09@aol.com>,
	<6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3C4ADF6@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W36F789CE3F0DBDBE647F4FB8980@phx.gbl>

Look both ways first.  I was almost run over once because I was crossing a one
way street and didn't expect someone to be coming the wrong way down it.
Trust no one!!! ( Except Murphy! :) )



> The only time I really need to switch on my brain is when crossing a
> road as a pedestrian. I was several times very close to be knocked over
> by an approaching car.
>
> Josef Eckert
> Konigswinter/Germany

From healeynut at yahoo.com.au  Sun Nov 29 16:01:52 2009
From: healeynut at yahoo.com.au (Don Hardie)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:01:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
In-Reply-To: <D72B6C3CA5D84CDBA5521717141F50B0@PatrickQuinnPC>
References: <466827.75221.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<628855.24697.qm@web83304.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<D72B6C3CA5D84CDBA5521717141F50B0@PatrickQuinnPC>
Message-ID: <627214.13022.qm@web113103.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

When I worked in Sydney in the 60s they painted yellow lines down the middle
of the footpath (sidewalk) with signs saying walk on the left, after a year or
so the lines and signs wore out and they didn't repaint them as no one took
any notice of them. When I left Sydney in the late 90s it was still dog eat
dog, I find it hard to believe things have changed.

Don Hardie
OZ
BN1
________________________________
From: Patrick and Caroline Quinn
<p_cquinn at tpg.com.au>
To: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net; HealeyRick
<healeyrick at yahoo.com>
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Sun, 29 November, 2009
9:54:24 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Keep left

G'day

Yes we certainly drive and
walk on the left in Australia. The right is
reserved from the drop bears when
they fall out of the trees.

We also stay to the left on escalators, while I
read the other day that in
London they stand to the right on escalators.
Walking on the left was something I found quite interesting while we were in
the US. Frequently we would forget and not move to the right. It didn't take
long before it was made clear to us that we were on the wrong side.

By the
way I was at the historic racing today and in one mixed race it was
an
interesting and surprisingly close duel between an AH 3000 Mk1 and a
Cooper
T51. 

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team..net]
On Behalf Of Norman Nock
Sent: Sunday, 29 November 2009 7:04 AM
To: HealeyRick
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Keep left

I left England in
`1954 , we need an answer from a member in the UK  Norman
Nock

--- On Sat,
11/28/09, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo..com> wrote:

From: HealeyRick
<healeyrick at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Keep left
To:
healeys at autox.team.net, sjnnock at sbcglobal.net
Date: Saturday, November 28,
2009, 11:10 AM

Norman,

I've noticed that not only do we Americans keep right
when driving, we do it
when walking on sidewalks or down a hallway as well.
Do the British "Walk
left"?
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From dwflagg at juno.com  Sun Nov 29 16:23:08 2009
From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:23:08 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 100-6 HD6 Carb?
Message-ID: <20091129.152330.17206.31803@mailpop03.dca.untd.com>

Look at eBay item #180437624761. It is listed as an HS6, but has the bowl
attached with 4 bolts and looks like an HD6. If you need one, that may be
it. The usual disclaimer of having no financial interest, etc..

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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Sun Nov 29 16:40:45 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:40:45 EST
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 Jamaican?
Message-ID: <c0a.6b4a4e0b.3844607d@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/29/2009 5:44:43 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
frogeye at porterscustom.com writes:

...I  think you are thinking of the Sebring which resembles a Healey,  The
Jamaican looks nothing like one, but uses the  mechanicals..
--------------------------------------------
Oops I am 100% wrong and David is right.  The Jamaican has a kind  of 
angular body and resembles later Lotus's, etc.  It was not built in  Jamaica 
either!
 
Best--Michael

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Sun Nov 29 16:44:39 2009
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:44:39 EST
Subject: [Healeys] NON-Healey:  MG Builder's platte restoration
Message-ID: <be2.5b9d6ea3.38446167@aol.com>

MG's have builder's plates where the background  of the plate is  finished 
in black and the incised numbers/letters for car and engine  number are in 
panels that are simply unpainted.  You can see one at  this site:
 
_http://www.britcot.com/_ (http://www.britcot.com/)  
 
and scroll down to "MG ID Plates"
 
Does anyone know where these plates can be refinished?  The black  paint on 
mine is all gone.
 
Best--Michael Oritt 

From dwflagg at juno.com  Sun Nov 29 17:20:42 2009
From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:20:42 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
Message-ID: <20091129.162142.10765.31286@mailpop07.dca.untd.com>

 Do we finally have this right so the subject can be left?????


> When I worked in Sydney in the 60s they painted yellow lines down the 
> middle
> of the footpath (sidewalk) with signs saying walk on the left, after 
> a year or
> so the lines and signs wore out and they didn't repaint them as no 
> one took
> any notice of them. When I left Sydney in the late 90s it was still 
> dog eat
> dog, I find it hard to believe things have changed.
> 
> Don Hardie
> OZ
> BN1
> ________________________________
> From: Patrick and Caroline Quinn
> <p_cquinn at tpg.com.au>
> To: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net; HealeyRick
> <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
> Sent: Sun, 29 November, 2009
> 9:54:24 PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Keep left
> 
> G'day
> 
> Yes we certainly drive and
> walk on the left in Australia. The right is
> reserved from the drop bears when
> they fall out of the trees.
> 
> We also stay to the left on escalators, while I
> read the other day that in
> London they stand to the right on escalators.
> Walking on the left was something I found quite interesting while we 
> were in
> the US. Frequently we would forget and not move to the right. It 
> didn't take
> long before it was made clear to us that we were on the wrong side.
> 
> By the
> way I was at the historic racing today and in one mixed race it was
> an
> interesting and surprisingly close duel between an AH 3000 Mk1 and 
> a
> Cooper
> T51. 
> 
> Hoo Roo
> 
> Patrick Quinn
> Sydney, Australia
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net 
> [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team..net]
> On Behalf Of Norman Nock
> Sent: Sunday, 29 November 2009 7:04 AM
> To: HealeyRick
> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Keep left
> 
> I left England in
> `1954 , we need an answer from a member in the UK  Norman
> Nock
> 
> --- On Sat,
> 11/28/09, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo..com> wrote:
> 
> From: HealeyRick
> <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
> bject: Re: [Healeys] Keep left
> To:
> healeys at autox.team.net, sjnnock at sbcglobal.net
> Date: Saturday, November 28,
> 2009, 11:10 AM
> 
> Norman,
> 
> I've noticed that not only do we Americans keep right
> when driving, we do it
> when walking on sidewalks or down a hallway as well.
> Do the British "Walk
> left"?
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From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 29 18:32:15 2009
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:32:15 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 Jamaican?
In-Reply-To: <c0a.6b4a4e0b.3844607d@aol.com>
References: <c0a.6b4a4e0b.3844607d@aol.com>
Message-ID: <3FD8BB6488B54DFE9583527D26C2010F@LeonardPCPC>

A fiberglass "Jamaican" body was built by Fiberfab back in the '70s.  They 
had kits for TR3, TR4, TR6, TR250, Austin Healey or MGA.  The design was 
along the lines of a Datsun 240.  They provided the body.  You provided the 
chassis and running gear.  They had offices in Bridgeville, PA, and 
Milpitas, CA.  There was one for sale this year at Healey Rendezvous in 
Jackson, CA.

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


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Awgertoo at aol.com>
To: <frogeye at porterscustom.com>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 3:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 3000 Jamaican?


> In a message dated 11/29/2009 5:44:43 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> frogeye at porterscustom.com writes:
>
> ...I  think you are thinking of the Sebring which resembles a Healey,  The
> Jamaican looks nothing like one, but uses the  mechanicals..
> --------------------------------------------
> Oops I am 100% wrong and David is right.  The Jamaican has a kind  of
> angular body and resembles later Lotus's, etc.  It was not built in 
> Jamaica
> either!
>
> Best--Michael
> _______________________________________________

From Wwycoffbn7 at aol.com  Sun Nov 29 19:06:46 2009
From: Wwycoffbn7 at aol.com (Wwycoffbn7 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:06:46 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Reno Red - revisit
Message-ID: <bff.6e920766.384482b6@aol.com>

Team,
 
If my understanding is correct, one could restore or rebuild a 100-6 with a 
 Reno Red paint, if it conformed to a certificate that showed that color 
and trim  details.
 
For example, the certificate for BN4-L-O/29609 states that the exterior  
color is Reno Red and the trim is Red with a Black hood.  
 
If one wanted that color combination and had the BMIHT certificate, any BN4 
 could be restored using those combinations and be fine.  That certificate  
also lists Disc Wheels, no longer with the chassis.  Perhaps to be  proper 
one would have to rebuild to match that aspect also.
 
One might search for a car that was built to the  configuration one wanted, 
obtain the certificate and be fine with respect to  one's desire and 
concours guides.  Of course there is a lot more to  Concours than color.
 
Any and all realignment welcome.
 
bill

From Editorgary at aol.com  Sun Nov 29 20:32:51 2009
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:32:51 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Left is right
Message-ID: <cae.5559766d.384496e3@aol.com>

At the risk of prolonging this topic overlong, I remember hearing a puzzler 
on Car Talk Radio a few years ago. 

Seems that the archaeologists had discovered the site of a prehistoric 
quarry sight in Britain using infrared photography or some such. From the 
photographs they were able to conclude that even in prehistory, Brits had driven 
on the left. The puzzler was: How did they know that?

The answer, once you hear it is obvious. They noted that at the point where 
the quarry entrance/exit had been, the earth was more compacted on the 
right side of the entrance than on the left. Obviously wagons, tumbrels, or 
whatever they were using to haul the stones arrived empty and left full, so when 
they came in and when they went out, they always drove to the left.

So, Brits have been driving on the left side of the road for longer than 
recorded history.

Imagine that.

Best
Gary

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 29 21:15:14 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:15:14 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Reno Red - revisit
In-Reply-To: <bff.6e920766.384482b6@aol.com>
References: <bff.6e920766.384482b6@aol.com>
Message-ID: <173126440911292015q14f5ea89t903504d13c41f541@mail.gmail.com>

Or one could paint their car any color they like, drive it for
fun and enjoyment as a hobby and show the car at a British car field meet
with people's choice voting.
I understand building a to concourse level, but there are many on the list
who just want to drive a really cool car customized by color and such to
meet their own taste. I wanted to paint my car the correct red, mainly
because I know the car is red, but I am color blind so needed an assist.
cheers,
just keep the bright side up

On Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 6:06 PM, <Wwycoffbn7 at aol.com> wrote:

> Team,
>
> If my understanding is correct, one could restore or rebuild a 100-6 with a
>  Reno Red paint, if it conformed to a certificate that showed that color
> and trim  details.
>
> For example, the certificate for BN4-L-O/29609 states that the exterior
> color is Reno Red and the trim is Red with a Black hood.
>
> If one wanted that color combination and had the BMIHT certificate, any BN4
>  could be restored using those combinations and be fine.  That certificate
> also lists Disc Wheels, no longer with the chassis.  Perhaps to be  proper
> one would have to rebuild to match that aspect also.
>
> One might search for a car that was built to the  configuration one wanted,
> obtain the certificate and be fine with respect to  one's desire and
> concours guides.  Of course there is a lot more to  Concours than color.
>
> Any and all realignment welcome.
>
> bill
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From Editorgary at aol.com  Sun Nov 29 21:29:05 2009
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:29:05 EST
Subject: [Healeys] Left is right
Message-ID: <d06.6613d2b1.3844a411@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/29/09 8:23:18 PM, healey.nut at gmail.com writes:


> The reason Britain, Japan and, at one time, Sweden drive on the left is 
> because they are maritime nations; their economy was based on the sea. When 
> these maritime nations were developing their Rules of the Road for 
> automobiles in the early 20th century, they turned to Rules of Road that were 
> already in place; Maritime Rules of the Road
> 

But that doesn't exactly explain to me why, in prehistory, probably a few 
years before there were maritime rules of the road, the British (or Celts, or 
whatever they were calling themselves at the time) were already following 
the convention of driving their hauling vehicles on the driver's left as 
proven from archaelogical records.
Gary

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Sun Nov 29 21:36:56 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:36:56 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Reno Red - revisit
References: <bff.6e920766.384482b6@aol.com>
Message-ID: <976E4B08D7374CDCA73F044B525D62E8@LIFEBOOK>

Bill,

If you desire to have a non standard colour scheme for a particular series, 
such as the example you mention BN4-L-O/29609, that will be fine for that 
particular car with no deduction. That will not hold true for "any BN4", 
just the particular one listed. If you for instance have a later BN4  built 
after the time period the colour was known to be available, you cannot hold 
up this earlier instance as being suitable to substantiate your desire for 
Reno Red.
There is a description of standard deductions in the National Concours 
Committee Guidelines dealing with these instances of "standard colours" 
being applied to a car outside of the known time period.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Wwycoffbn7 at aol.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 9:06 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Reno Red - revisit


> Team,
>
> If my understanding is correct, one could restore or rebuild a 100-6 with 
> a
> Reno Red paint, if it conformed to a certificate that showed that color
> and trim  details.
>
> For example, the certificate for BN4-L-O/29609 states that the exterior
> color is Reno Red and the trim is Red with a Black hood.
>
> If one wanted that color combination and had the BMIHT certificate, any 
> BN4
> could be restored using those combinations and be fine.  That certificate
> also lists Disc Wheels, no longer with the chassis.  Perhaps to be  proper
> one would have to rebuild to match that aspect also.
>
> One might search for a car that was built to the  configuration one 
> wanted,
> obtain the certificate and be fine with respect to  one's desire and
> concours guides.  Of course there is a lot more to  Concours than color.
>
> Any and all realignment welcome.
>
> bill
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 29 21:45:58 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:45:58 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] rag top question
Message-ID: <173126440911292045x70cc2466mfa04cffa95de14b3@mail.gmail.com>

http://tinyurl.com/yf9coq5
*anyone buy/install a top from this company?
*
-- 
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Portland, OR

From vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com  Sun Nov 29 21:50:46 2009
From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com (Jean Caron)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:50:46 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Left is right
In-Reply-To: <d06.6613d2b1.3844a411@aol.com>
References: <d06.6613d2b1.3844a411@aol.com>
Message-ID: <SNT124-W17BF8B7037CFA1641DEC2CD1970@phx.gbl>

Several years ago, a political party in Quebec known as the Rhinoceros party
had made a promise that, if elected, they would introduce driving on the left
side. As good politicians do, they were going to introduce it in stages, cars
first, then a month later trucks and buses............they di not get
elected.



Jean Caron

> From: Editorgary at aol.com
> Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:29:05 -0500
> To: healey.nut at gmail.com; Editorgary at aol.com
> CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Left is right
>
> In a message dated 11/29/09 8:23:18 PM, healey.nut at gmail.com writes:
>
>
> > The reason Britain, Japan and, at one time, Sweden drive on the left is
> > because they are maritime nations; their economy was based on the sea.
When
> > these maritime nations were developing their Rules of the Road for
> > automobiles in the early 20th century, they turned to Rules of Road that
were
> > already in place; Maritime Rules of the Road
> >
>
> But that doesn't exactly explain to me why, in prehistory, probably a few
> years before there were maritime rules of the road, the British (or Celts,
or
> whatever they were calling themselves at the time) were already following
> the convention of driving their hauling vehicles on the driver's left as
> proven from archaelogical records.
> Gary
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From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Sun Nov 29 22:49:23 2009
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:49:23 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Late Friday funny
Message-ID: <a3b984e10911292149k258611b1h4dd55e8b8dee3591@mail.gmail.com>

Every so often you come across a page at Amazon that is funnier than hell.
http://www.amazon.com/Mobile-Office-WM-01-Laptop-Steering/dp/B000IZGIA8
Make sure you look at all the customer supplied pictures and read the
reviews...
Rick

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 30 06:19:03 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:19:03 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
In-Reply-To: <4B11C585.4040305@comcast.net>
References: <20091128174651.718TM.1089088.root@ispmxfep13-z02>,
	<4B11C585.4040305@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W2596CDDC0A713DF315C2D9B8970@phx.gbl>

Wedding rings!


>
> << ....nothing is built for left handers!!! >>

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 30 06:25:22 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:25:22 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
In-Reply-To: <COL109-W71B033825FAC8D7FAC6B5AD980@phx.gbl>
References: <c47.6bbfe50f.3842f528@aol.com>, ,
	<20091128174651.718TM.1089088.root@ispmxfep13-z02>,
	<COL109-W71B033825FAC8D7FAC6B5AD980@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W2FE27ABF85E40E6B0394DB8970@phx.gbl>

While not truly ambidextrous, I do seem to be able to make mistakes equally as
well with either hand.

> From: insptwo at msn.com
>
> That's why all us lefties have to stick togather. My wife bought me a shirt
> that reads "all are born left handed, you turn right handed after your
first
> sin!"
>
> Bill
>
> BJ7

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 30 06:25:53 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:25:53 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
In-Reply-To: <COL109-W71B033825FAC8D7FAC6B5AD980@phx.gbl>
References: <c47.6bbfe50f.3842f528@aol.com>, ,
	<20091128174651.718TM.1089088.root@ispmxfep13-z02>,
	<COL109-W71B033825FAC8D7FAC6B5AD980@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W32FE6473D28D97A42860DDB8970@phx.gbl>

While not truly ambidextrous, I do seem to be able to make mistakes equally as
well with either hand.

> From: insptwo at msn.com
>
> That's why all us lefties have to stick togather. My wife bought me a shirt
> that reads "all are born left handed, you turn right handed after your
first
> sin!"
>
> Bill
>
> BJ7

From grday at btinternet.com  Mon Nov 30 06:34:06 2009
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:34:06 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] Left is right
References: <cae.5559766d.384496e3@aol.com>
Message-ID: <C7931054407347D49093C260E723958E@user8634b3d69b>

<snip> They noted that at the point where the quarry entrance/exit had been, 
the earth was more compacted on the right side of the entrance than on the 
left. Obviously wagons .... arrived empty and left full, so when they came 
in and when they went out, they always drove to the left <snip>

You are saying that if the ground was more compacted on the right it means 
the heavy vehicles leaving the quarry were on the left?
And wasn't this observation one made in an Italian quarry - or so my 
internet searching said!

GRD

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Editorgary at aol.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 3:32 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Left is right


> At the risk of prolonging this topic overlong, I remember hearing a 
> puzzler
> on Car Talk Radio a few years ago.
>
> Seems that the archaeologists had discovered the site of a prehistoric
> quarry sight in Britain using infrared photography or some such. From the
> photographs they were able to conclude that even in prehistory, Brits had 
> driven
> on the left. The puzzler was: How did they know that?
>
> The answer, once you hear it is obvious. They noted that at the point 
> where
> the quarry entrance/exit had been, the earth was more compacted on the
> right side of the entrance than on the left. Obviously wagons, tumbrels, 
> or
> whatever they were using to haul the stones arrived empty and left full, 
> so when
> they came in and when they went out, they always drove to the left.
>
> So, Brits have been driving on the left side of the road for longer than
> recorded history.
>
> Imagine that.
>
> Best
> Gary

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 30 06:38:41 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:38:41 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
In-Reply-To: <D72B6C3CA5D84CDBA5521717141F50B0@PatrickQuinnPC>
References: <466827.75221.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>,
	<628855.24697.qm@web83304.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<D72B6C3CA5D84CDBA5521717141F50B0@PatrickQuinnPC>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W79543396E257EA17605E3B8970@phx.gbl>

This stuff intrigues me.  So, what do you do if it's very crowded and the only
side left is the right.  Is it still wrong to be right?  ;)


> From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au
>
> G'day
>
> Yes we certainly drive and walk on the left in Australia. The right is
> reserved from the drop bears when they fall out of the trees.
>
> We also stay to the left on escalators, while I read the other day that in
> London they stand to the right on escalators.
>
> Walking on the left was something I found quite interesting while we were
in
> the US. Frequently we would forget and not move to the right. It didn't
take
> long before it was made clear to us that we were on the wrong side.
>
> By the way I was at the historic racing today and in one mixed race it was
> an interesting and surprisingly close duel between an AH 3000 Mk1 and a
> Cooper T51.
>
> Hoo Roo
>
> Patrick Quinn
> Sydney, Australia

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 30 06:48:18 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:48:18 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
In-Reply-To: <COL109-W46C7133C434AB0809FD9F0AD980@phx.gbl>
References: <d18.5190960a.3843559c@aol.com>,
	<COL109-W46C7133C434AB0809FD9F0AD980@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W21A03682528B54FEE8894FB8970@phx.gbl>

Have you considered switching to arabic from English? ;)

RD


> From: insptwo at msn.com
>
> Well! My wife buys me a left handed schedule and date book. The pages flip
the
> reverse of normal date books. Really makes it easy for me! I also remember
> getting constant "D" grades in school because I wrote left handed (but my
> writing wasn't really that bad) just because I was a lefty. I also remember
> what a mess those ink wells were.
>
> Bill
>
> BJ7

From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Mon Nov 30 06:58:57 2009
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:58:57 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)
Message-ID: <002f01ca71c5$432c8e90$c985abb0$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>

Try this link. Daily Telegraph (UK broadsheet). Two Healeys. Neither
particularly prominent, but worth a glance.



http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/picturegalleries/6671366/The-worlds-grea
test-car-album-covers-picture-gallery---25-to-1.html

Simon

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 30 06:59:30 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:59:30 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Left is right
In-Reply-To: <cae.5559766d.384496e3@aol.com>
References: <cae.5559766d.384496e3@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W3366ED5DAF3E59F9F99FDDB8970@phx.gbl>

So they left on the left.

Robert Duquette

> From: Editorgary at aol.com
>
> At the risk of prolonging this topic overlong, I remember hearing a puzzler
> on Car Talk Radio a few years ago.
>
> Seems that the archaeologists had discovered the site of a prehistoric
> quarry sight in Britain using infrared photography or some such. From the
> photographs they were able to conclude that even in prehistory, Brits had
driven
> on the left. The puzzler was: How did they know that?
>
> The answer, once you hear it is obvious. They noted that at the point where
> the quarry entrance/exit had been, the earth was more compacted on the
> right side of the entrance than on the left. Obviously wagons, tumbrels, or
> whatever they were using to haul the stones arrived empty and left full, so
when
> they came in and when they went out, they always drove to the left.
>
> So, Brits have been driving on the left side of the road for longer than
> recorded history.
>
> Imagine that.
>
> Best
> Gary

From bspidell at comcast.net  Mon Nov 30 07:11:22 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:11:22 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Reamers
In-Reply-To: <751d05480911291222t3031f2b7n585feb7ab118d28d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <3086449678658805151@unknownmsgid>
	<751d05480911291222t3031f2b7n585feb7ab118d28d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B13D28A.1060205@comcast.net>

I always believed all the hydraulic--inc. fuel--fittings were 
'Whitworth.'  Zat true?


bs


Curt/Nancy Arndt wrote:
> Simon.
>
> Off the top of my head, the only common BSW thread on most Healeys is the
> front generator support bracket which uses a 5/16 BSW bolt into a threaded
> hole in the aluminum front plate of the generator.
>
> The confusion with the 5/16 BSW thread is that it has the same threads per
> inch as the 5/16 UNC thread (Most BSW have the same TPI with UNC except for
> 1/2"), therefore this bolt will screw in but it's not correct and SHOULD NOT
> be used.  Why?  Because Whitworth fasteners, by definition have a 55 degree
> pitch angle on the threads while Unified fasteners are 60 degrees.
>
> And yes, if you have a 100-6 or early 3000 this bolt will have been
> Whitworth.  Even my Bugeye Sprite has a 5/16 BSW bolt in this spot.
>
> Anyone know of other BSW applications on other that the 100s?
>
> Curt Arndt
> Carlsbad, CA
> '55BN1, '60 AN5 :{)
>
>   


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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Mon Nov 30 07:27:39 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:27:39 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Reno Red - revisit
In-Reply-To: <976E4B08D7374CDCA73F044B525D62E8@LIFEBOOK>
References: <bff.6e920766.384482b6@aol.com>
	<976E4B08D7374CDCA73F044B525D62E8@LIFEBOOK>
Message-ID: <002401ca71c9$459cce70$d0d66b50$@rr.com>

Rich, what about Metallic Golden Beige for BJ8s?  All of the chassis numbers
and build dates are known for the original Metallic Golden Beige cars.  If
someone presents a Phase 2 BJ8 in Concours painted in Metallic Golden Beige
with a chassis number that pre-dates the availability of that color from the
factory, would there be a deduction?

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 Rich C
Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 11:37 PM
To: Wwycoffbn7 at aol.com; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Reno Red - revisit

Bill,

If you desire to have a non standard colour scheme for a particular series, 
such as the example you mention BN4-L-O/29609, that will be fine for that 
particular car with no deduction. That will not hold true for "any BN4", 
just the particular one listed. If you for instance have a later BN4  built 
after the time period the colour was known to be available, you cannot hold 
up this earlier instance as being suitable to substantiate your desire for 
Reno Red.
There is a description of standard deductions in the National Concours 
Committee Guidelines dealing with these instances of "standard colours" 
being applied to a car outside of the known time period.

Rich Chrysler

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 07:31:25 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:31:25 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W21A03682528B54FEE8894FB8970@phx.gbl>
References: <d18.5190960a.3843559c@aol.com>,
	<COL109-W46C7133C434AB0809FD9F0AD980@phx.gbl>
	<BAY112-W21A03682528B54FEE8894FB8970@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <CC51105F-DE49-4895-A6E0-D92275A4B86C@gmail.com>

Or Hebrew

I Erbs
Sent from my iPod

On Nov 30, 2009, at 5:48 AM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> Have you considered switching to arabic from English? ;)
>
> RD
>
>
>> From: insptwo at msn.com
>>
>> Well! My wife buys me a left handed schedule and date book. The  
>> pages flip
> the
>> reverse of normal date books. Really makes it easy for me! I also  
>> remember
>> getting constant "D" grades in school because I wrote left handed  
>> (but my
>> writing wasn't really that bad) just because I was a lefty. I also  
>> remember
>> what a mess those ink wells were.
>>
>> Bill
>>
>> BJ7
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 07:34:09 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:34:09 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Left is right
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W3366ED5DAF3E59F9F99FDDB8970@phx.gbl>
References: <cae.5559766d.384496e3@aol.com>
	<BAY112-W3366ED5DAF3E59F9F99FDDB8970@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <A4F872A0-D6C6-40CA-9F74-D2BB37121D65@gmail.com>

My 3:00AM thought on this is that maybe Roman chariots is the reason.  
Train rails were determined by the width of chariot wheels. ....

I Erbs
Sent from my iPod

On Nov 30, 2009, at 5:59 AM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> So they left on the left.
>
> Robert Duquette
>
>> From: Editorgary at aol.com
>>
>> At the risk of prolonging this topic overlong, I remember hearing a  
>> puzzler
>> on Car Talk Radio a few years ago.
>>
>> Seems that the archaeologists had discovered the site of a  
>> prehistoric
>> quarry sight in Britain using infrared photography or some such.  
>> From the
>> photographs they were able to conclude that even in prehistory,  
>> Brits had
> driven
>> on the left. The puzzler was: How did they know that?
>>
>> The answer, once you hear it is obvious. They noted that at the  
>> point where
>> the quarry entrance/exit had been, the earth was more compacted on  
>> the
>> right side of the entrance than on the left. Obviously wagons,  
>> tumbrels, or
>> whatever they were using to haul the stones arrived empty and left  
>> full, so
> when
>> they came in and when they went out, they always drove to the left.
>>
>> So, Brits have been driving on the left side of the road for longer  
>> than
>> recorded history.
>>
>> Imagine that.
>>
>> Best
>> Gary
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From dwflagg at juno.com  Mon Nov 30 07:36:25 2009
From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg at juno.com)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:36:25 GMT
Subject: [Healeys] Left is right
Message-ID: <20091130.093625.6792.0@webmail21.dca.untd.com>

Have you considered a late night talk show.????? :)

---------- Original Message ----------
From: <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Left is right
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:59:30 +0000

So they left on the left.

Robert Duquette

> From: Editorgary at aol.com
>
> At the risk of prolonging this topic overlong, I remember hearing a puzzler
> on Car Talk Radio a few years ago.
>
> Seems that the archaeologists had discovered the site of a prehistoric
> quarry sight in Britain using infrared photography or some such. From the
> photographs they were able to conclude that even in prehistory, Brits had
driven
> on the left. The puzzler was: How did they know that?
>
> The answer, once you hear it is obvious. They noted that at the point where
> the quarry entrance/exit had been, the earth was more compacted on the
> right side of the entrance than on the left. Obviously wagons, tumbrels, or
> whatever they were using to haul the stones arrived empty and left full, so
when
> they came in and when they went out, they always drove to the left.
>
> So, Brits have been driving on the left side of the road for longer than
> recorded history.
>
> Imagine that.
>
> Best
> Gary
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From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 07:37:53 2009
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:37:53 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Reamers
In-Reply-To: <4B13D28A.1060205@comcast.net>
References: <3086449678658805151@unknownmsgid>
	<751d05480911291222t3031f2b7n585feb7ab118d28d@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B13D28A.1060205@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <751d05480911300637u13680409sddfb51b5d623dc58@mail.gmail.com>

Bob,

Whitworth in that I beleive they are BSPP (British Standard Pipe Parallel.)


Remember there are five different Whitworth thread forms, i.e. BSW, BSF,
BSPP, BSPT, and BSB (British Standard Brass.)

British Standard Fine is the most common on the 100s, followed by Bripish
Standard Pipe Parallel, and a few British standard Whitworth.

Cheers,

Curt

On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 6:11 AM, Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:

> I always believed all the hydraulic--inc. fuel--fittings were 'Whitworth.'
>  Zat true?
>
>
> bs
>
>
>
> Curt/Nancy Arndt wrote:
>
>> Simon.
>>
>> Off the top of my head, the only common BSW thread on most Healeys is the
>> front generator support bracket which uses a 5/16 BSW bolt into a threaded
>> hole in the aluminum front plate of the generator.
>>
>> The confusion with the 5/16 BSW thread is that it has the same threads per
>> inch as the 5/16 UNC thread (Most BSW have the same TPI with UNC except
>> for
>> 1/2"), therefore this bolt will screw in but it's not correct and SHOULD
>> NOT
>> be used.  Why?  Because Whitworth fasteners, by definition have a 55
>> degree
>> pitch angle on the threads while Unified fasteners are 60 degrees.
>>
>> And yes, if you have a 100-6 or early 3000 this bolt will have been
>> Whitworth.  Even my Bugeye Sprite has a 5/16 BSW bolt in this spot.
>>
>> Anyone know of other BSW applications on other that the 100s?
>>
>> Curt Arndt
>> Carlsbad, CA
>> '55BN1, '60 AN5 :{)
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> *******************************************************************
> Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
>
> *******************************************************************

From healeymnster at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 08:07:02 2009
From: healeymnster at gmail.com (Ed Townley)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:07:02 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Right Hand, Left Hand
Message-ID: <164073bc0911300707q6650c348w29e84419f58842ee@mail.gmail.com>

Winston Churchill learned this lesson the hard way as he spent several weeks
in a  hospital during WWII era due to looking the wrong way before stepping
off the curb during a visit to NYC.
Ed Townley
Southern NM, USA

From: <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Right Hand, Left Hand
To: Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-
W36F789CE3F0DBDBE647F4FB8980 at phx.gbl>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

Look both ways first.  I was almost run over once because I was crossing a
one
way street and didn't expect someone to be coming the wrong way down it.
Trust no one!!! ( Except Murphy! :) )

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 30 08:45:21 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:45:21 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Left is right
In-Reply-To: <20091130.093625.6792.0@webmail21.dca.untd.com>
References: <20091130.093625.6792.0@webmail21.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W25907D663ECA911D469EB4B8970@phx.gbl>

I've been told more than a few times "not to quit my day job".  :)


> From: dwflagg at juno.com
>
> Have you considered a late night talk show.????? :)
>
> ---------- Original Message ----------
> From: <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
>
> So they left on the left.
>
> Robert Duquette
>
> > From: Editorgary at aol.com
> >
> > At the risk of prolonging this topic overlong, I remember hearing a
puzzler
> > on Car Talk Radio a few years ago.
> >
> > Seems that the archaeologists had discovered the site of a prehistoric
> > quarry sight in Britain using infrared photography or some such. From the
> > photographs they were able to conclude that even in prehistory, Brits had
> driven
> > on the left. The puzzler was: How did they know that?
> >
> > The answer, once you hear it is obvious. They noted that at the point
where
> > the quarry entrance/exit had been, the earth was more compacted on the
> > right side of the entrance than on the left. Obviously wagons, tumbrels,
or
> > whatever they were using to haul the stones arrived empty and left full,
so
> when
> > they came in and when they went out, they always drove to the left.
> >
> > So, Brits have been driving on the left side of the road for longer than
> > recorded history.
> >
> > Imagine that.
> >
> > Best
> > Gary

From robertlarson at att.net  Mon Nov 30 08:54:14 2009
From: robertlarson at att.net (Bob)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:54:14 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Reamers
In-Reply-To: <751d05480911300637u13680409sddfb51b5d623dc58@mail.gmail.com>
References: <3086449678658805151@unknownmsgid>
	<751d05480911291222t3031f2b7n585feb7ab118d28d@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B13D28A.1060205@comcast.net>
	<751d05480911300637u13680409sddfb51b5d623dc58@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B13EAA6.6020504@att.net>

Five?  Maybe more...

There is BA (British Association) which is more metric than anything and 
doesn't use the 55 degree
but is a British thread form.

But, I would think, that there is for sure a 6th.   CEI (Cycle Engineers 
Institute) or BSC (British
Standard Cycle)

Bob
55 BN1  and Whitworth equipped Motorcycles.  Triumph, BSA, Norton, 
Matchless, Royal Enfield  

Curt/Nancy Arndt wrote:
> Bob,
>
> Whitworth in that I beleive they are BSPP (British Standard Pipe Parallel.)
>
>
> Remember there are five different Whitworth thread forms, i.e. BSW, BSF,
> BSPP, BSPT, and BSB (British Standard Brass.)
>
> British Standard Fine is the most common on the 100s, followed by Bripish
> Standard Pipe Parallel, and a few British standard Whitworth.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Curt

From scvc70 at epix.net  Mon Nov 30 09:00:44 2009
From: scvc70 at epix.net (Carr&Edwards)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:00:44 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Right Hand, Left Hand
References: <c17.6cfd1ee0.3842dd09@aol.com>,
	<6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F3C4ADF6@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com>
	<BAY112-W36F789CE3F0DBDBE647F4FB8980@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <FD7880290A58470598D991FC8A1DDC38@computer624080>

And Winston Churchill was hit (and serious injured) by a car in New York 
City because he looked in the wrong direction for oncoming traffic....


Sarah Carr
BN1 in PA



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 5:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Right Hand, Left Hand


> Look both ways first.  I was almost run over once because I was crossing a 
> one
> way street and didn't expect someone to be coming the wrong way down it.
> Trust no one!!! ( Except Murphy! :) )

From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Mon Nov 30 09:06:38 2009
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:06:38 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] Right Hand, Left Hand
In-Reply-To: <164073bc0911300707q6650c348w29e84419f58842ee@mail.gmail.com>
References: <164073bc0911300707q6650c348w29e84419f58842ee@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000301ca71d7$195fb350$4c1f19f0$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>

1931. He was looking for Bernard Baruch's house. Churchill was a great
admirer of Baruch though I'm not sure he always followed his precepts.
Simon

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Ed Townley
Sent: 30 November 2009 15:07
To: robertduquette at sympatico.ca
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Right Hand, Left Hand

Winston Churchill learned this lesson the hard way as he spent several weeks
in a  hospital during WWII era due to looking the wrong way before stepping
off the curb during a visit to NYC.
Ed Townley
Southern NM, USA

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 09:06:35 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:06:35 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Left is right
In-Reply-To: <20091130.093625.6792.0@webmail21.dca.untd.com>
References: <20091130.093625.6792.0@webmail21.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <173126440911300806q75841333r3d48d29bd7ad37b0@mail.gmail.com>

My thoughts won't wake my wife......

On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 6:36 AM, dwflagg at juno.com <dwflagg at juno.com> wrote:

> Have you considered a late night talk show.????? :)
>
> ---------- Original Message ----------
> From: <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
> To: Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Left is right
> Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:59:30 +0000
>
> So they left on the left.
>
> Robert Duquette
>
> > From: Editorgary at aol.com
> >
> > At the risk of prolonging this topic overlong, I remember hearing a
> puzzler
> > on Car Talk Radio a few years ago.
> >
> > Seems that the archaeologists had discovered the site of a prehistoric
> > quarry sight in Britain using infrared photography or some such. From the
> > photographs they were able to conclude that even in prehistory, Brits had
> driven
> > on the left. The puzzler was: How did they know that?
> >
> > The answer, once you hear it is obvious. They noted that at the point
> where
> > the quarry entrance/exit had been, the earth was more compacted on the
> > right side of the entrance than on the left. Obviously wagons, tumbrels,
> or
> > whatever they were using to haul the stones arrived empty and left full,
> so
> when
> > they came in and when they went out, they always drove to the left.
> >
> > So, Brits have been driving on the left side of the road for longer than
> > recorded history.
> >
> > Imagine that.
> >
> > Best
> > Gary
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
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> You are subscribed as dwflagg at juno.com
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 30 09:14:03 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:14:03 +0000
Subject: [Healeys]
 =?windows-1252?q?=28no_subject=29_-_world=92s_greatest_?=
 =?windows-1252?q?car_album?=
In-Reply-To: <002f01ca71c5$432c8e90$c985abb0$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
References: <002f01ca71c5$432c8e90$c985abb0$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W36D030D3D4C2EDF10F76ADB8970@phx.gbl>

Don't forget to mention the A-90 future donor car ... ( ducking and running )


ED

> From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk
>
> Try this link. Daily Telegraph (UK broadsheet). Two Healeys. Neither
> particularly prominent, but worth a glance.
>
>
>
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/picturegalleries/6671366/The-worlds-grea
> test-car-album-covers-picture-gallery---25-to-1.html
>
> Simon

From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 09:20:07 2009
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:20:07 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Reamers
In-Reply-To: <4B13EAA6.6020504@att.net>
References: <3086449678658805151@unknownmsgid>
	<751d05480911291222t3031f2b7n585feb7ab118d28d@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B13D28A.1060205@comcast.net>
	<751d05480911300637u13680409sddfb51b5d623dc58@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B13EAA6.6020504@att.net>
Message-ID: <751d05480911300820o776cc296p6312ceb930daa8c7@mail.gmail.com>

Bob and Listers,

For those who aren't familiar, *by definition*, Whitworth thread forms are
those where the angle of the threads is 55 degrees versus the 60 degrees of
of most modern threads.  Therefore the five Whitworth Thread Forms
include...

*British Standard Whitworth (BSW)* - As mentioned as being used on the
generator bracket and not exclusive to the 100s.
*British Standard Fine (BSF)* - Most engine, transmission & suspension bolts
on 100s.
*British Standard Pipe Parallel (BSP)* *or (BSPP) *- Brass drain plugs and
valves, fuel and brake line fittings on most Healeys.
*British Standard Pipe Tapered (BSPT)* - As above but tapered, not used to
my knowledge on Healeys.
*British Standard Brass (BSB)*  - Used in thin walled tubing and ALL have
26TPI no matter the diameter.  The mounting post on Lucas SFT/SLT 576
driving lights would have been this thread form.

Other British Fasteners that are *NOT Whitworth* include...

*British Association (BA)* - Used in Healey instruments and fuel pumps.  47
1/2 degree angle of the threads.
*British Standard Cycle (BSC)* - Used on a lot of British motorcycles and
most but NOT ALL threads are 26 TPI.  The angle of the threads is 60degrees.
Wikipedia lists BSC as Whitworth and they are WRONG.
*Cycle engineers Institute (CEI)* - Older cycle thread superseded by BSC.
The angle of the threads is 60 degrees.

The following two are what the British switched to after moving from the
Whitworth standard.

*Unified Coarse (UNC)* -  Identical to American SAE Coarse and *
Interchangeable*.  The angle of the threads is 60 degrees.
*Unified Fine (UNF)* - Identical to American SAE Fine and *Interchangeable*.
The angle of the threads is 60 degrees.

Cheers,

Curt

On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 7:54 AM, Bob <robertlarson at att.net> wrote:

> Five?  Maybe more...
>
> There is BA (British Association) which is more metric than anything and
> doesn't use the 55 degree
> but is a British thread form.
>
> But, I would think, that there is for sure a 6th.   CEI (Cycle Engineers
> Institute) or BSC (British
> Standard Cycle)
>
> Bob
> 55 BN1  and Whitworth equipped Motorcycles.  Triumph, BSA, Norton,
> Matchless, Royal Enfield
>
> Curt/Nancy Arndt wrote:
>
>> Bob,
>>
>> Whitworth in that I beleive they are BSPP (British Standard Pipe
>> Parallel.)
>>
>>
>> Remember there are five different Whitworth thread forms, i.e. BSW, BSF,
>> BSPP, BSPT, and BSB (British Standard Brass.)
>>
>> British Standard Fine is the most common on the 100s, followed by Bripish
>> Standard Pipe Parallel, and a few British standard Whitworth.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Curt

From ah3000me at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 09:44:47 2009
From: ah3000me at gmail.com (Tom)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:44:47 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Late Friday funny
In-Reply-To: <a3b984e10911292149k258611b1h4dd55e8b8dee3591@mail.gmail.com>
References: <a3b984e10911292149k258611b1h4dd55e8b8dee3591@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <d9b7a14d0911300844t3291da0bjddd71ddd96619780@mail.gmail.com>

Check out the wheel on this baby:
http://www.samefacts.com/archives/image001.jpg

- Tom

On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 12:49 AM, Richard Ewald <richard.ewald at gmail.com> wrote:
> Every so often you come across a page at Amazon that is funnier than hell.
> http://www.amazon.com/Mobile-Office-WM-01-Laptop-Steering/dp/B000IZGIA8
> Make sure you look at all the customer supplied pictures and read the
> reviews...
> Rick
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From bspidell at comcast.net  Mon Nov 30 10:01:54 2009
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:01:54 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Reamers
In-Reply-To: <751d05480911300820o776cc296p6312ceb930daa8c7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <759624276.7678721259600514801.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

re: "*Unified Fine (UNF)* - Identical to American SAE Fine and *Interchangeable*. The angle of the threads is 60 degrees." 


Are you sure about this one? For instance, the threads on the large U-bolt that fastens the axle to rear springs is noted as 'UNF' in, for instance, the Moss catalog. I believe they are either 5/16" or 3/8." Anyway, we tried to run SAE fine nuts on them--they'll go about 3/4" inch just fine, then jam. A thread chaser will go 3/4", then cut, then go 3/4", then cut, etc. 

Same story with some of the nuts and bolts on the shock hardware. 

bs 

-------------------------------- 
Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA 


Bob and Listers, 

For those who aren't familiar, *by definition*, Whitworth thread forms are 
those where the angle of the threads is 55 degrees versus the 60 degrees of 
of most modern threads. Therefore the five Whitworth Thread Forms 
include... 

*British Standard Whitworth (BSW)* - As mentioned as being used on the 
generator bracket and not exclusive to the 100s. 
*British Standard Fine (BSF)* - Most engine, transmission & suspension bolts 
on 100s. 
*British Standard Pipe Parallel (BSP)* *or (BSPP) *- Brass drain plugs and 
valves, fuel and brake line fittings on most Healeys. 
*British Standard Pipe Tapered (BSPT)* - As above but tapered, not used to 
my knowledge on Healeys. 
*British Standard Brass (BSB)* - Used in thin walled tubing and ALL have 
26TPI no matter the diameter. The mounting post on Lucas SFT/SLT 576 
driving lights would have been this thread form. 

Other British Fasteners that are *NOT Whitworth* include... 

*British Association (BA)* - Used in Healey instruments and fuel pumps. 47 
1/2 degree angle of the threads. 
*British Standard Cycle (BSC)* - Used on a lot of British motorcycles and 
most but NOT ALL threads are 26 TPI. The angle of the threads is 60degrees. 
Wikipedia lists BSC as Whitworth and they are WRONG. 
*Cycle engineers Institute (CEI)* - Older cycle thread superseded by BSC. 
The angle of the threads is 60 degrees. 

The following two are what the British switched to after moving from the 
Whitworth standard. 

*Unified Coarse (UNC)* - Identical to American SAE Coarse and * 
Interchangeable*. The angle of the threads is 60 degrees. 
*Unified Fine (UNF)* - Identical to American SAE Fine and *Interchangeable*. 
The angle of the threads is 60 degrees. 

Cheers, 

Curt 

From e-wilkins at cox.net  Mon Nov 30 10:32:31 2009
From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:32:31 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] 100-6 HD6 Carb?
In-Reply-To: <20091129.152330.17206.31803@mailpop03.dca.untd.com>
References: <20091129.152330.17206.31803@mailpop03.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <CF0BDFFF-3F6C-4ED9-AF37-F19D6EA19A49@cox.net>

IMHO, That carb is as listed.

An HD6 is angled. Supposedly the "d" means downdraft (semi).

On Nov 29, 2009, at 3:23 PM, dwflagg wrote:

> Look at eBay item #180437624761. It is listed as an HS6, but has the  
> bowl
> attached with 4 bolts and looks like an HD6. If you need one, that  
> may be
> it. The usual disclaimer of having no financial interest, etc..
>
> Doug
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 30 11:29:13 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:29:13 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Late Friday funny
In-Reply-To: <d9b7a14d0911300844t3291da0bjddd71ddd96619780@mail.gmail.com>
References: <a3b984e10911292149k258611b1h4dd55e8b8dee3591@mail.gmail.com>,
	<d9b7a14d0911300844t3291da0bjddd71ddd96619780@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W448510D825914A1B302463B8970@phx.gbl>

Sorry, I have to do it ...

It's LHD!!

Robert Duquette


----------------------------------------
> Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:44:47 -0500
>
> Check out the wheel on this baby:
> http://www.samefacts.com/archives/image001.jpg

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Mon Nov 30 11:31:46 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:31:46 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Reamers
Message-ID: <4B140F92.2030107@chello.nl>

Didn't they make a proper mess by screwing it all up.
Kees Oudesluijs


Curt/Nancy Arndt schreef:
Bob and Listers,

For those who aren't familiar, *by definition*, Whitworth thread forms are
those where the angle of the threads is 55 degrees versus the 60 degrees of
of most modern threads.  Therefore the five Whitworth Thread Forms
include...

*British Standard Whitworth (BSW)* - As mentioned as being used on the
generator bracket and not exclusive to the 100s.
*British Standard Fine (BSF)* - Most engine, transmission & suspension 
bolts
on 100s.
*British Standard Pipe Parallel (BSP)* *or (BSPP) *- Brass drain plugs and
valves, fuel and brake line fittings on most Healeys.
*British Standard Pipe Tapered (BSPT)* - As above but tapered, not used to
my knowledge on Healeys.
*British Standard Brass (BSB)*  - Used in thin walled tubing and ALL have
26TPI no matter the diameter.  The mounting post on Lucas SFT/SLT 576
driving lights would have been this thread form.

Other British Fasteners that are *NOT Whitworth* include...

*British Association (BA)* - Used in Healey instruments and fuel pumps.  47
1/2 degree angle of the threads.
*British Standard Cycle (BSC)* - Used on a lot of British motorcycles and
most but NOT ALL threads are 26 TPI.  The angle of the threads is 
60degrees.
Wikipedia lists BSC as Whitworth and they are WRONG.
*Cycle engineers Institute (CEI)* - Older cycle thread superseded by BSC.
The angle of the threads is 60 degrees.

The following two are what the British switched to after moving from the
Whitworth standard.

*Unified Coarse (UNC)* -  Identical to American SAE Coarse and *
Interchangeable*.  The angle of the threads is 60 degrees.
*Unified Fine (UNF)* - Identical to American SAE Fine and 
*Interchangeable*.
The angle of the threads is 60 degrees.

Cheers,

Curt

From robertlarson at att.net  Mon Nov 30 12:32:02 2009
From: robertlarson at att.net (Bob)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:32:02 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Reamers
In-Reply-To: <751d05480911300820o776cc296p6312ceb930daa8c7@mail.gmail.com>
References: <3086449678658805151@unknownmsgid>	
	<751d05480911291222t3031f2b7n585feb7ab118d28d@mail.gmail.com>	
	<4B13D28A.1060205@comcast.net>	
	<751d05480911300637u13680409sddfb51b5d623dc58@mail.gmail.com>	
	<4B13EAA6.6020504@att.net>
	<751d05480911300820o776cc296p6312ceb930daa8c7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B141DB2.2070107@att.net>

/rMy64r: Permission denied

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 30 12:42:08 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:42:08 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Late Friday funny
In-Reply-To: <d9b7a14d0911300844t3291da0bjddd71ddd96619780@mail.gmail.com>
References: <a3b984e10911292149k258611b1h4dd55e8b8dee3591@mail.gmail.com>,
	<d9b7a14d0911300844t3291da0bjddd71ddd96619780@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W48D25D8AB9D63156E6C3EAB8970@phx.gbl>

Some people have to go and ruin all the fun ...

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/hoaxes/computer.asp



> Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:44:47 -0500
>
> Check out the wheel on this baby:
> http://www.samefacts.com/archives/image001.jpg
>
> - Tom

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov 30 12:44:33 2009
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:44:33 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] 100-6 HD6 Carb?
In-Reply-To: <CF0BDFFF-3F6C-4ED9-AF37-F19D6EA19A49@cox.net>
References: <20091129.152330.17206.31803@mailpop03.dca.untd.com>
	<CF0BDFFF-3F6C-4ED9-AF37-F19D6EA19A49@cox.net>
Message-ID: <C941A1A8-C288-4672-8016-FE12D11B84DF@sbcglobal.net>

HD            is for diaphgram jet with a seperate float bowl

HS            is for pipe jet with a seperate float bowl

HI           is for the integrated float bowl

H		is for the integrated jet with seperate float bowl








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

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Nov 30, 2009, at 9:32 AM, Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote:

> IMHO, That carb is as listed.
>
> An HD6 is angled. Supposedly the "d" means downdraft (semi).
>
> On Nov 29, 2009, at 3:23 PM, dwflagg wrote:
>
>> Look at eBay item #180437624761. It is listed as an HS6, but has  
>> the bowl
>> attached with 4 bolts and looks like an HD6. If you need one, that  
>> may be
>> it. The usual disclaimer of having no financial interest, etc..
>>
>> Doug
>> ____________________________________________________________
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From bluehealey at googlemail.com  Mon Nov 30 12:58:37 2009
From: bluehealey at googlemail.com (AlanB)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:58:37 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] Reno Red - revisit
In-Reply-To: <bff.6e920766.384482b6@aol.com>
References: <bff.6e920766.384482b6@aol.com>
Message-ID: <A70FAD0E445E4A00B17E90BC08AE077A@Dell>

Team
This guidance assumes that the BMIHT Certificate is a true reflection of the
information held in the microfiche archive of the factory Build Cards.

Of the three Certificates that I have bought, I have been able to prove
conclusively that there were errors in two of them.  I therefore have a
rather cynical view of the service provided by these 'Archivists'.

For example, my first BN4 certificate clearly stated the car left the
factory on 29th February 1957 with a paint job of Reno Red over Black.
During restoration, and under four further coats of paint, I found Colorado
Red.  When disputing the Certificate details I managed to coerce a copy of
the Build Card from them. It clearly said the car was 'Red' - no
qualification, and a build date of 27th February.

They have been known to make stuff up!!

Then there is the BJ8 engine number story - but that would make you weep.
 _____________________________________________
(______________ Alan Bromfield _______________)
      (______ \____1957-BN4____/ _______)
          (_________________________)


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Wwycoffbn7 at aol.com
Sent: 30 November 2009 02:07
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Reno Red - revisit

Team,
 
If my understanding is correct, one could restore or rebuild a 100-6 with a 
 Reno Red paint, if it conformed to a certificate that showed that color 
and trim  details.
 
For example, the certificate for BN4-L-O/29609 states that the exterior  
color is Reno Red and the trim is Red with a Black hood.  
 
If one wanted that color combination and had the BMIHT certificate, any BN4 
 could be restored using those combinations and be fine.  That certificate  
also lists Disc Wheels, no longer with the chassis.  Perhaps to be  proper 
one would have to rebuild to match that aspect also.
 
One might search for a car that was built to the  configuration one wanted, 
obtain the certificate and be fine with respect to  one's desire and 
concours guides.  Of course there is a lot more to  Concours than color.
 
Any and all realignment welcome.
 
bill

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Mon Nov 30 13:48:08 2009
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:48:08 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Reno Red - revisit
In-Reply-To: <A70FAD0E445E4A00B17E90BC08AE077A@Dell>
References: <bff.6e920766.384482b6@aol.com>
	<A70FAD0E445E4A00B17E90BC08AE077A@Dell>
Message-ID: <002e01ca71fe$6c5ff3e0$451fdba0$@rr.com>

Hi, Alan -

I have copies of BMIHT certificates for 661 BJ8s.  For some cars, I have
multiple certificates issued for the same car at different times with
different information.  So, I have ample evidence that there are errors on
the certificates far too frequently for the price they are asking for them
now.

However, I'm not sure if you are considering a build date of 27 February and
a date when the car left the factory of 29 February as in conflict.  The
certificates (for BJ8s, anyway) designate the build dates as the dates
between "Off Body Line" and "Off Finishing".  There is another date not
given on the certificates ("Date Advised") which I interpret as the date
that Production notified the next department (Shipping?) that the car was
ready to go.  The actual "Despatch" date could be the same date as the
"build" date, or several days, weeks, or months later.  It's possible that
your car's build date ("Off Finishing") was 27 February, but the date if
left the factory ("Despatch date") was 29 February.

I would be interested in your BJ8 engine story, off line if you prefer.  I
am aware of the engine situation with HBJ8L/32431, if that's what you're
referring to.

Happy Healeying!
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 AlanB
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 2:59 PM
To: Wwycoffbn7 at aol.com; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Reno Red - revisit

Team
This guidance assumes that the BMIHT Certificate is a true reflection of the
information held in the microfiche archive of the factory Build Cards.

Of the three Certificates that I have bought, I have been able to prove
conclusively that there were errors in two of them.  I therefore have a
rather cynical view of the service provided by these 'Archivists'.

For example, my first BN4 certificate clearly stated the car left the
factory on 29th February 1957 with a paint job of Reno Red over Black.
During restoration, and under four further coats of paint, I found Colorado
Red.  When disputing the Certificate details I managed to coerce a copy of
the Build Card from them. It clearly said the car was 'Red' - no
qualification, and a build date of 27th February.

They have been known to make stuff up!!

Then there is the BJ8 engine number story - but that would make you weep.

From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Mon Nov 30 14:22:04 2009
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 08:22:04 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W79543396E257EA17605E3B8970@phx.gbl>
References: <466827.75221.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>,
	<628855.24697.qm@web83304.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<D72B6C3CA5D84CDBA5521717141F50B0@PatrickQuinnPC>
	<BAY112-W79543396E257EA17605E3B8970@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <CA6AB56A9C3B4BA1AB1314794D730769@PatrickQuinnPC>

G'day Robert

If there are more pedestrian going in the one direction they of course would
spill on to the right or the road, then you might get skittled by a bus.

Just last week I was walking behind two young females and from their
language I assumed they were German. They arrived at an intersection, looked
left and started to cross.

I yelled at them to stop as there was traffic coming from the right. It was
a close call.

On a more enjoyable note I am picking up the BN3 this arvo from the trimmers
after it's been recarpeted.

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 robertduquette at sympatico.ca
Sent: Tuesday, 1 December 2009 12:39 AM
To: Healeys
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Keep left

This stuff intrigues me.  So, what do you do if it's very crowded and the
only
side left is the right.  Is it still wrong to be right?  ;)


> From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au
>
> G'day
>
> Yes we certainly drive and walk on the left in Australia. The right is
> reserved from the drop bears when they fall out of the trees.
>
> We also stay to the left on escalators, while I read the other day that in
> London they stand to the right on escalators.
>
> Walking on the left was something I found quite interesting while we were
in
> the US. Frequently we would forget and not move to the right. It didn't
take
> long before it was made clear to us that we were on the wrong side.
>
> By the way I was at the historic racing today and in one mixed race it was
> an interesting and surprisingly close duel between an AH 3000 Mk1 and a
> Cooper T51.
>
> Hoo Roo
>
> Patrick Quinn
> Sydney, Australia
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From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 30 14:23:52 2009
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:23:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
In-Reply-To: <628855.24697.qm@web83304.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <30398.72829.qm@web37903.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

The intelligent ones basicaly do - undeground train elevators, crowded areas,
airport corridors etc.... The dumbies, the anti-establishment and the
foreigners do as they want.

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



--- On Sat, 11/28/09, Norman Nock <sjnnock at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> From: Norman Nock <sjnnock at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Keep left
> To: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Saturday, November 28, 2009, 12:04 PM
> I left England in `1954 , we need an
> answer from a member in the UK  Norman
> Nock
>
> --- On Sat, 11/28/09, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> From: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Keep left
> To: healeys at autox.team.net,
> sjnnock at sbcglobal.net
> Date: Saturday, November 28, 2009, 11:10 AM
>
> Norman,
>
> I've noticed that not only do we Americans keep right when
> driving, we do it
> when walking on sidewalks or down a hallway as well. 
> Do the British "Walk
> left"?
>
> --- On Sat, 11/28/09, Norman Nock <sjnnock at sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
> From: Norman Nock <sjnnock at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Keep left
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Saturday, November 28, 2009, 1:36 PM
>
>             The first
> recorded history of KEEP LEFT was horse and wagons
> crossing the bridge over the Thames River in London when
> all there was was
> horse and wagons , this was causing major problems on the
> bridge with some
> wagons on the left side of the bridge and some on
>  the right side , the local
> police started to guide the horse and wagons on one side
> which happened to be
> the left , all it took was time for it to be KEEP LEFT on
> all roads on London
> roads ..
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 30 14:31:54 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:31:54 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] travelling assistance in France
Message-ID: <BAY112-W4650A198E8F5886A66C157B8970@phx.gbl>

Hi!



My son is going to Paris over the Christmas holidays.  Unfortunately he booked
a flight to Lyon when he should have gone direct to Paris.  Now, he's looking
at taking a train from Lyon to Paris.  Does anyone on the list have any
helpful information on how to get around there?  Including how well the French
understand English? :)


TIA!


Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 30 14:48:10 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:48:10 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Reno Red - revisit
In-Reply-To: <002e01ca71fe$6c5ff3e0$451fdba0$@rr.com>
References: <bff.6e920766.384482b6@aol.com>,
	<A70FAD0E445E4A00B17E90BC08AE077A@Dell>,
	<002e01ca71fe$6c5ff3e0$451fdba0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W1621192BCE4C15DA2AABA9B8970@phx.gbl>

Yeah!  I don't think that it's right to tease us like that!  :)


> From: sbyers at ec.rr.com
>
> I would be interested in your BJ8 engine story, off line if you prefer. I
> am aware of the engine situation with HBJ8L/32431, if that's what you're
> referring to.
>
> Happy Healeying!
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC USA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AlanB
>
> Then there is the BJ8 engine number story - but that would make you weep.

From geatros at shaw.ca  Mon Nov 30 15:01:34 2009
From: geatros at shaw.ca (Geatros)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:01:34 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] 3 Lefts Make a Right
Message-ID: <508FFC176D114F3BAF7037CCD91077F6@soloPC>

Don't forget .... 3 Lefts Make a Right

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Mon Nov 30 15:01:56 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:01:56 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Reno Red - revisit
References: <bff.6e920766.384482b6@aol.com><976E4B08D7374CDCA73F044B525D62E8@LIFEBOOK>
	<002401ca71c9$459cce70$d0d66b50$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <C7CFE6FC3D624E7EB07168BCE5F1404A@LIFEBOOK>

Yes, unless the owner or entrant can prove otherwise.

Rich
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "BJ8 Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 9:27 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Reno Red - revisit


> Rich, what about Metallic Golden Beige for BJ8s?  All of the chassis 
> numbers
> and build dates are known for the original Metallic Golden Beige cars.  If
> someone presents a Phase 2 BJ8 in Concours painted in Metallic Golden 
> Beige
> with a chassis number that pre-dates the availability of that color from 
> the
> factory, would there be a deduction?
>
> 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 Rich C
> Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 11:37 PM
> To: Wwycoffbn7 at aol.com; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Reno Red - revisit
>
> Bill,
>
> If you desire to have a non standard colour scheme for a particular 
> series,
> such as the example you mention BN4-L-O/29609, that will be fine for that
> particular car with no deduction. That will not hold true for "any BN4",
> just the particular one listed. If you for instance have a later BN4 
> built
> after the time period the colour was known to be available, you cannot 
> hold
> up this earlier instance as being suitable to substantiate your desire for
> Reno Red.
> There is a description of standard deductions in the National Concours
> Committee Guidelines dealing with these instances of "standard colours"
> being applied to a car outside of the known time period.
>
> Rich Chrysler
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From jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au  Mon Nov 30 15:20:19 2009
From: jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au (John & Kerry Rowe)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 08:20:19 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] FW:  100-6 HD6 Carb?
Message-ID: <20091130222023.QQWJ7394.nschwotgx03p.mx.bigpond.com@rowe4323ef3cc5>

-----Original Message-----
From: John & Kerry Rowe [mailto:jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au] 
Sent: Tuesday, 1 December 2009 7:46 AM
To: 'Eric (Rick) Wilkins'
Subject: RE: [Healeys] 100-6 HD6 Carb?

The carb is a HD6 . I believe the "d" stands for "diaphragm". They are
interchangeable from side to semidown by use of different float bowls.
John Rowe
Qld Australia
BN1 BT7

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Eric (Rick) Wilkins
Sent: Tuesday, 1 December 2009 3:33 AM
To: dwflagg
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-6 HD6 Carb?

IMHO, That carb is as listed.

An HD6 is angled. Supposedly the "d" means downdraft (semi).

On Nov 29, 2009, at 3:23 PM, dwflagg wrote:

> Look at eBay item #180437624761. It is listed as an HS6, but has the  
> bowl
> attached with 4 bolts and looks like an HD6. If you need one, that  
> may be
> it. The usual disclaimer of having no financial interest, etc..
>
> Doug
> ____________________________________________________________

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Mon Nov 30 15:24:39 2009
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:24:39 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] travelling assistance in France
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W4650A198E8F5886A66C157B8970@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-W4650A198E8F5886A66C157B8970@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4B144627.1010204@chello.nl>

Travel will be easy using the TGV, high speed train from Lyon to 
Paris/Gare Lyon. You have to reserve a seat though. I think there is 
even a TGV train station in the airport, Saint-Exupery I believe.
Travel in Paris is by Metro which is very cheap and easy. You can by a 
pack of 10 tickets at the shops in Metro stations. Avoid the automated 
selling machines, they are hopeless. You can travel any distance you 
like on one ticket as long as you stay underground. There may be a time 
limit , I am not sure.
For time tables and other info just Google, they have info in English as 
well. Many younger people do speak English, some even very good. The 
older generation will mostly speak French only. The French are usually 
very helpfull and friendly but they can be a bit gruff.

Some sites,

http://www.bonjourlafrance.com/france-trains/tgv-lyon-bourgogne-franche-comte/paris-lyon-saint-exupery-tgv.htm

http://www.voyages-sncf.com/

http://www.eurorailways.com/products/trains_tickets/lyopar.htm

Kees Oudesluijs



robertduquette at sympatico.ca schreef:
> Hi!
>
>
>
> My son is going to Paris over the Christmas holidays.  Unfortunately he booked
> a flight to Lyon when he should have gone direct to Paris.  Now, he's looking
> at taking a train from Lyon to Paris.  Does anyone on the list have any
> helpful information on how to get around there?  Including how well the French
> understand English? :)
>
>
> TIA!
>
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 15:44:01 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:44:01 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] travelling assistance in France
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W4650A198E8F5886A66C157B8970@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-W4650A198E8F5886A66C157B8970@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <173126440911301444r79300c3eid2c107695fc89718@mail.gmail.com>

had very little trouble speaking English in Paris. He should buy an all day
metro pass for each 24 hour day he is there. He can buy it online from the
train ticket site. We rode all day on and off with no problems when in Paris

On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 1:31 PM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> Hi!
>
>
>
> My son is going to Paris over the Christmas holidays.  Unfortunately he
> booked
> a flight to Lyon when he should have gone direct to Paris.  Now, he's
> looking
> at taking a train from Lyon to Paris.  Does anyone on the list have any
> helpful information on how to get around there?  Including how well the
> French
> understand English? :)
>
>
> TIA!
>
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada
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From e-wilkins at cox.net  Mon Nov 30 15:45:33 2009
From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:45:33 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] 100-6 HD6 Carb?
In-Reply-To: <20091130214633.YNXT1743.nschwotgx01p.mx.bigpond.com@rowe4323ef3cc5>
References: <20091130214633.YNXT1743.nschwotgx01p.mx.bigpond.com@rowe4323ef3cc5>
Message-ID: <94DEC343-E428-4F5D-86FB-618092075AFC@cox.net>

I know it's not an HD6. Notice the extra stuff under the diaphragm  
housing.

It looks more like an H6. Like these:

http://www.bobs-services.de/archiv/su_h6_jagxk120_80.jpg

Look at the very bottom under the diaphram housing.

On Nov 30, 2009, at 1:46 PM, John & Kerry Rowe wrote:

> The carb is a HD6 . I believe the "d" stands for "diaphragm". They are
> interchangeable from side to semidown by use of different float bowls.
> John Rowe
> Qld Australia
> BN1 BT7
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net 
> ]
> On Behalf Of Eric (Rick) Wilkins
> Sent: Tuesday, 1 December 2009 3:33 AM
> To: dwflagg
> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-6 HD6 Carb?
>
> IMHO, That carb is as listed.
>
> An HD6 is angled. Supposedly the "d" means downdraft (semi).
>
> On Nov 29, 2009, at 3:23 PM, dwflagg wrote:
>
>> Look at eBay item #180437624761. It is listed as an HS6, but has the
>> bowl
>> attached with 4 bolts and looks like an HD6. If you need one, that
>> may be
>> it. The usual disclaimer of having no financial interest, etc..
>>
>> Doug
>> ____________________________________________________________

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 15:50:04 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:50:04 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Late Friday funny
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W48D25D8AB9D63156E6C3EAB8970@phx.gbl>
References: <a3b984e10911292149k258611b1h4dd55e8b8dee3591@mail.gmail.com>
	<d9b7a14d0911300844t3291da0bjddd71ddd96619780@mail.gmail.com> 
	<BAY112-W48D25D8AB9D63156E6C3EAB8970@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <173126440911301450q7971fb6fl8dc02f98ab78dc96@mail.gmail.com>

don't confuse the issues with facts. I'm just going to enjoy it as posted
without any confusing facts to confuse me :)

On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 11:42 AM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> Some people have to go and ruin all the fun ...
>
> http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/hoaxes/computer.asp
>
>
>
> > Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:44:47 -0500
> >
> > Check out the wheel on this baby:
> > http://www.samefacts.com/archives/image001.jpg
> >
> > - Tom
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From jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au  Mon Nov 30 16:19:56 2009
From: jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au (John & Kerry Rowe)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:19:56 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] 100-6 HD6 Carb?
In-Reply-To: <94DEC343-E428-4F5D-86FB-618092075AFC@cox.net>
Message-ID: <20091130232000.UYBO7394.nschwotgx03p.mx.bigpond.com@rowe4323ef3cc5>

Picture too small to make any sense out of.
The carb is identical to the ones off my early BT7(one fitted with thermo
chokes). The 4 screws denote a diaphragm. The H6 have an adjustable jet with
a brass nut which moves the jet up or down
-----Original Message-----

From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Eric (Rick) Wilkins
Sent: Tuesday, 1 December 2009 8:46 AM
To: Healeys List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-6 HD6 Carb?

I know it's not an HD6. Notice the extra stuff under the diaphragm  
housing.

It looks more like an H6. Like these:

http://www.bobs-services.de/archiv/su_h6_jagxk120_80.jpg

Look at the very bottom under the diaphram housing.

On Nov 30, 2009, at 1:46 PM, John & Kerry Rowe wrote:

> The carb is a HD6 . I believe the "d" stands for "diaphragm". They are
> interchangeable from side to semidown by use of different float bowls.
> John Rowe
> Qld Australia
> BN1 BT7
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net 
> ]
> On Behalf Of Eric (Rick) Wilkins
> Sent: Tuesday, 1 December 2009 3:33 AM
> To: dwflagg
> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-6 HD6 Carb?
>
> IMHO, That carb is as listed.
>
> An HD6 is angled. Supposedly the "d" means downdraft (semi).
>
> On Nov 29, 2009, at 3:23 PM, dwflagg wrote:
>
>> Look at eBay item #180437624761. It is listed as an HS6, but has the
>> bowl
>> attached with 4 bolts and looks like an HD6. If you need one, that
>> may be
>> it. The usual disclaimer of having no financial interest, etc..
>>
>> Doug
>> ____________________________________________________________
:

From sales at justbrits.com  Mon Nov 30 16:21:57 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:21:57 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Reno Red - revisit
In-Reply-To: <A70FAD0E445E4A00B17E90BC08AE077A@Dell>
References: <bff.6e920766.384482b6@aol.com>
	<A70FAD0E445E4A00B17E90BC08AE077A@Dell>
Message-ID: <4B145395.1090505@justbrits.com>

Alright Alan.....

<< Then there is the BJ8 engine number story - but that would make
you weep. >>

You CAN'T leave us hanging with that !?!?!?!?!?


PLEASE let us know !!

Ed

From e-wilkins at cox.net  Mon Nov 30 16:25:12 2009
From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:25:12 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] 100-6 HD6 Carb?
In-Reply-To: <20091130232000.UYBO7394.nschwotgx03p.mx.bigpond.com@rowe4323ef3cc5>
References: <20091130232000.UYBO7394.nschwotgx03p.mx.bigpond.com@rowe4323ef3cc5>
Message-ID: <C770EB24-CF5E-46FE-B0F5-34A9227BBF93@cox.net>

Sorry wrong link:

http://www.bobs-services.de/archiv/su_h6_jagxk120_640.jpg

The ebay carb has the added nut under the jet housing. HD6 don't have  
that.

On Nov 30, 2009, at 3:19 PM, John & Kerry Rowe wrote:

> Picture too small to make any sense out of.
> The carb is identical to the ones off my early BT7(one fitted with  
> thermo
> chokes). The 4 screws denote a diaphragm. The H6 have an adjustable  
> jet with
> a brass nut which moves the jet up or down
> -----Original Message-----
>
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net 
> ]
> On Behalf Of Eric (Rick) Wilkins
> Sent: Tuesday, 1 December 2009 8:46 AM
> To: Healeys List
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-6 HD6 Carb?
>
> I know it's not an HD6. Notice the extra stuff under the diaphragm
> housing.
>
> It looks more like an H6. Like these:
>
> http://www.bobs-services.de/archiv/su_h6_jagxk120_80.jpg
>
> Look at the very bottom under the diaphram housing.
>
> On Nov 30, 2009, at 1:46 PM, John & Kerry Rowe wrote:
>
>> The carb is a HD6 . I believe the "d" stands for "diaphragm". They  
>> are
>> interchangeable from side to semidown by use of different float  
>> bowls.
>> John Rowe
>> Qld Australia
>> BN1 BT7
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
>> ]
>> On Behalf Of Eric (Rick) Wilkins
>> Sent: Tuesday, 1 December 2009 3:33 AM
>> To: dwflagg
>> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-6 HD6 Carb?
>>
>> IMHO, That carb is as listed.
>>
>> An HD6 is angled. Supposedly the "d" means downdraft (semi).
>>
>> On Nov 29, 2009, at 3:23 PM, dwflagg wrote:
>>
>>> Look at eBay item #180437624761. It is listed as an HS6, but has the
>>> bowl
>>> attached with 4 bolts and looks like an HD6. If you need one, that
>>> may be
>>> it. The usual disclaimer of having no financial interest, etc..
>>>
>>> Doug
>>> ____________________________________________________________
> :

From pennell at cox.net  Mon Nov 30 16:46:12 2009
From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:46:12 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 3 Lefts Make a Right
In-Reply-To: <508FFC176D114F3BAF7037CCD91077F6@soloPC>
Message-ID: <20091130184612.EIAB3.972508.imail@eastrmwml40>

But 2 wrongs do not.

---- Geatros <geatros at shaw.ca> wrote: 
> Don't forget .... 3 Lefts Make a Right

From edriver at sasktel.net  Mon Nov 30 16:55:41 2009
From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:55:41 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] 100-6 HD6 Carb?
In-Reply-To: <C770EB24-CF5E-46FE-B0F5-34A9227BBF93@cox.net>
References: <20091130232000.UYBO7394.nschwotgx03p.mx.bigpond.com@rowe4323ef3cc5>
	<C770EB24-CF5E-46FE-B0F5-34A9227BBF93@cox.net>
Message-ID: <4B145B7D.7030307@sasktel.net>

Hi Rick

One can find pdf files for SU-H, SU-HS and SU-HD carbs in the technical
section of www.vintage-sportscar-touring.ca. These manuals have been
available for the last four years, also there is a SU-fuel pump manual and
the theory of SU carbs.

Kind regards
Ed
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Historian, AHCUSA



Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote:
> Sorry wrong link:
>
> http://www.bobs-services.de/archiv/su_h6_jagxk120_640.jpg
>
> The ebay carb has the added nut under the jet housing. HD6 don't have 
> that.
>
> On Nov 30, 2009, at 3:19 PM, John & Kerry Rowe wrote:

From stmiller96 at hotmail.com  Mon Nov 30 16:59:06 2009
From: stmiller96 at hotmail.com (S and T Miller)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:59:06 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] AHCA Calendar
Message-ID: <BAY124-W43A0AAFEE0000A954CAF7D4970@phx.gbl>

Yep, I'm Dec 2009 in the AHCA 2010 calendar.  That shot was taken in Canada
when my generator fried on the way to Conclave.

The Millers
"British Car Nuts"

1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299

1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219

1964 MGB 40841

1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351

"Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a test
drive."



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From grday at btinternet.com  Mon Nov 30 17:27:56 2009
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 00:27:56 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] Reno Red - revisit
References: <bff.6e920766.384482b6@aol.com><A70FAD0E445E4A00B17E90BC08AE077A@Dell>
	<002e01ca71fe$6c5ff3e0$451fdba0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <20865AFC38B6475EB9911B68A41ED3C7@user8634b3d69b>

I would query February 29th 1957.  It was not a leap year, February ended on 
the 28th.

Guy R Day

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "BJ8 Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 8:48 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Reno Red - revisit


> Hi, Alan -
>
> I have copies of BMIHT certificates for 661 BJ8s.  For some cars, I have
> multiple certificates issued for the same car at different times with
> different information.  So, I have ample evidence that there are errors on
> the certificates far too frequently for the price they are asking for them
> now.
>
> However, I'm not sure if you are considering a build date of 27 February 
> and
> a date when the car left the factory of 29 February as in conflict.  The
> certificates (for BJ8s, anyway) designate the build dates as the dates
> between "Off Body Line" and "Off Finishing".  There is another date not
> given on the certificates ("Date Advised") which I interpret as the date
> that Production notified the next department (Shipping?) that the car was
> ready to go.  The actual "Despatch" date could be the same date as the
> "build" date, or several days, weeks, or months later.  It's possible that
> your car's build date ("Off Finishing") was 27 February, but the date if
> left the factory ("Despatch date") was 29 February.
>
> I would be interested in your BJ8 engine story, off line if you prefer.  I
> am aware of the engine situation with HBJ8L/32431, if that's what you're
> referring to.
>
> Happy Healeying!
> 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 AlanB
> Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 2:59 PM
> To: Wwycoffbn7 at aol.com; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Reno Red - revisit
>
> Team
> This guidance assumes that the BMIHT Certificate is a true reflection of 
> the
> information held in the microfiche archive of the factory Build Cards.
>
> Of the three Certificates that I have bought, I have been able to prove
> conclusively that there were errors in two of them.  I therefore have a
> rather cynical view of the service provided by these 'Archivists'.
>
> For example, my first BN4 certificate clearly stated the car left the
> factory on 29th February 1957 with a paint job of Reno Red over Black.
> During restoration, and under four further coats of paint, I found 
> Colorado
> Red.  When disputing the Certificate details I managed to coerce a copy of
> the Build Card from them. It clearly said the car was 'Red' - no
> qualification, and a build date of 27th February.
>
> They have been known to make stuff up!!
>
> Then there is the BJ8 engine number story - but that would make you weep.
> _______________________________________________

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Mon Nov 30 17:29:31 2009
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:29:31 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 3 Lefts Make a Right
References: <20091130184612.EIAB3.972508.imail@eastrmwml40>
Message-ID: <4AFC1A23AD194C09BC25B99D51CD012B@LIFEBOOK>

Enough already....Can we all please drop this left, right 
thing????Please!!!!!!!My delete button is wearing out.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <pennell at cox.net>
To: "Geatros" <geatros at shaw.ca>; "'Healey List'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 6:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 3 Lefts Make a Right


> But 2 wrongs do not.
>
> ---- Geatros <geatros at shaw.ca> wrote:
>> Don't forget .... 3 Lefts Make a Right

From dwflagg at juno.com  Mon Nov 30 17:31:00 2009
From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:31:00 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 100-6 HD6 Carb?
Message-ID: <20091130.163153.23159.33730@mailpop01.dca.untd.com>

David,

Can you tell me what car uses carb set AUC 862? Thanks.

Doug

HD            is for diaphgram jet with a seperate float bowl


HS            is for pipe jet with a seperate float bowl


HI           is for the integrated float bowl


H is for the integrated jet with seperate float bowl
















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


www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.


On Nov 30, 2009, at 9:32 AM, Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote:


IMHO, That carb is as listed.


An HD6 is angled. Supposedly the "d" means downdraft (semi).


On Nov 29, 2009, at 3:23 PM, dwflagg wrote:


Look at eBay item #180437624761. It is listed as an HS6, but has the bowl
attached with 4 bolts and looks like an HD6. If you need one, that may be
it. The usual disclaimer of having no financial interest, etc..


Doug
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From 57healey at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 17:39:52 2009
From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:39:52 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Reno Red - revisit
In-Reply-To: <002e01ca71fe$6c5ff3e0$451fdba0$@rr.com>
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	<A70FAD0E445E4A00B17E90BC08AE077A@Dell>
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I don't believe there was a Feb 29 in 1957.  Quite a rare car indeed

My first certificate said I have a rare 2 seat BN4.  They promptly
sent me a replacement, but I still have the one with the error.

Patton

On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 2:48 PM, BJ8 Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com> wrote:

> "build" date, or several days, weeks, or months later.  It's possible that
> your car's build date ("Off Finishing") was 27 February, but the date if
> left the factory ("Despatch date") was 29 February.


--
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1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 17:46:14 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:46:14 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] 3 Lefts Make a Right
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References: <20091130184612.EIAB3.972508.imail@eastrmwml40>
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Right. Good ides

I Erbs
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On Nov 30, 2009, at 4:29 PM, "Rich C" <richchrysler at quickclic.net>  
wrote:

> Enough already....Can we all please drop this left, right thing???? 
> Please!!!!!!!My delete button is wearing out.
>
> Rich Chrysler
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: <pennell at cox.net>
> To: "Geatros" <geatros at shaw.ca>; "'Healey List'" <healeys at autox.team.net 
> >
> Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 6:46 PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 3 Lefts Make a Right
>
>
>> But 2 wrongs do not.
>>
>> ---- Geatros <geatros at shaw.ca> wrote:
>>> Don't forget .... 3 Lefts Make a Right
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 18:12:04 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:12:04 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] 100-6 HD6 Carb?
In-Reply-To: <20091129.152330.17206.31803@mailpop03.dca.untd.com>
References: <20091129.152330.17206.31803@mailpop03.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911301712n200bbd96hd2e6050ce993751a@mail.gmail.com>

It's bizarre, every time I try to pull up that link, it redirects me to the
US Green Card lottery program, I can't even click through..  arg....  The Al
Gore's internets not very helpful.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 7:23 AM, dwflagg <dwflagg at juno.com> wrote:

> Look at eBay item #180437624761. It is listed as an HS6, but has the bowl
> attached with 4 bolts and looks like an HD6. If you need one, that may be
> it. The usual disclaimer of having no financial interest, etc..
>
> Doug
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From tjmorrio at colby.edu  Mon Nov 30 18:27:40 2009
From: tjmorrio at colby.edu (Thomas Morrione)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:27:40 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Rear spring shackles
Message-ID: <C739DB3C.3D84%tjmorrio@colby.edu>

Dear Listers,

Are all BJ8 rear spring shackle lower bolt to upper shackle bolt distances
the same?

I9ve taken off a set on my 65 BJ8 each of which has one fixed pin and one
not (oddly, they are different diameters as well). What I have looks a bit
like an older 100-6 set up with a shaved-head bolt on the one non-fixed
side. Got new springs and got a new shackle set and they have a wider
distance, bolt shackle to frame and bolt shackle to spring -- about a good
quarter of an inch more distance between these two bolts, that is. What will
this mean, if anything, re wheel height into wheel well, etc.? Was my
original set up just weird? Am I in for it when I try to do this job? (I9ve
read the archives and gleaned caveats from web stories re leaf spring
hassles. Am a bit worried.)

BTW - -the springs that came off with these odd (?) shackles are almost flat
(and have more leafs) compared to the new replacement ones that I got with
big bows in them.

TIA for help on this and other ongoing sagas.

Tom
65 BJ8 in process

From glemon at neb.rr.com  Mon Nov 30 18:37:54 2009
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:37:54 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] travelling assistance in France
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If things aren't firmed up with Paris maybe head South to the 
Nice/Cannes/Antibes/Monaco area, better scenery, fewer crowds, better hotels 
for less money, generally more friendly folk.  My wife and I visited both 
areas about 10 years ago and much preferred the Sunny south of France to 
Paris, although if you are only going once I suppose the Eiffel Tower, 
Louvre etc. should probably be on the to do list.

If they don't understand English try talking louder and making exagerrated 
hand gestures, it helps the American image oh so much.

Just kidding many know some little bit of English, but they don't always 
seem happy about trying to converse in it.  If possible not a bad idea to 
learn some basic conversational French, or at least add "ou est la sal de 
bains" and  "Parlez-vous Anglais?"

Greg Lemon 

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Mon Nov 30 19:05:55 2009
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:05:55 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 3 Lefts Make a Right
In-Reply-To: <4AFC1A23AD194C09BC25B99D51CD012B@LIFEBOOK>
Message-ID: <20091130200555.IU2DF.1153583.root@ispmxfep10-z02>

What's the matter Rich--you feeling "left out":):):):)  Sorry, I just couldn't resist one more.


---- Rich C <richchrysler at quickclic.net> wrote: 

=============
Enough already....Can we all please drop this left, right 
thing????Please!!!!!!!My delete button is wearing out.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <pennell at cox.net>
To: "Geatros" <geatros at shaw.ca>; "'Healey List'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 6:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 3 Lefts Make a Right


> But 2 wrongs do not.
>
> ---- Geatros <geatros at shaw.ca> wrote:
>> Don't forget .... 3 Lefts Make a Right
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From jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au  Mon Nov 30 19:33:52 2009
From: jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au (John & Kerry Rowe)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 12:33:52 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] 100-6 HD6 Carb?
In-Reply-To: <C770EB24-CF5E-46FE-B0F5-34A9227BBF93@cox.net>
Message-ID: <20091201023357.QWBG17290.nskntotgx01p.mx.bigpond.com@rowe4323ef3cc5>

Rick
Just confirmed with my old HD6s. That part on the bottom is part of the
electric/thermo choke set up. When I removed the chokes from mine,I also
removed this part and blanked off the holes left in the base plate. If you
look at the photo from Bobs-services, you will note the black control box
(solenoid) between the two carbs
John Rowe 
Qld Australia
BN1 BT7

-----Original Message-----
From: Eric (Rick) Wilkins [mailto:e-wilkins at cox.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, 1 December 2009 9:25 AM
To: John & Kerry Rowe
Cc: 'Healeys List'
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-6 HD6 Carb?

Sorry wrong link:

http://www.bobs-services.de/archiv/su_h6_jagxk120_640.jpg

The ebay carb has the added nut under the jet housing. HD6 don't have  
that.

On Nov 30, 2009, at 3:19 PM, John & Kerry Rowe wrote:

> Picture too small to make any sense out of.
> The carb is identical to the ones off my early BT7(one fitted with  
> thermo
> chokes). The 4 screws denote a diaphragm. The H6 have an adjustable  
> jet with
> a brass nut which moves the jet up or down
> -----Original Message-----
>
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net 
> ]
> On Behalf Of Eric (Rick) Wilkins
> Sent: Tuesday, 1 December 2009 8:46 AM
> To: Healeys List
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-6 HD6 Carb?
>
> I know it's not an HD6. Notice the extra stuff under the diaphragm
> housing.
>
> It looks more like an H6. Like these:
>
> http://www.bobs-services.de/archiv/su_h6_jagxk120_80.jpg
>
> Look at the very bottom under the diaphram housing.
>
> On Nov 30, 2009, at 1:46 PM, John & Kerry Rowe wrote:
>
>> The carb is a HD6 . I believe the "d" stands for "diaphragm". They  
>> are
>> interchangeable from side to semidown by use of different float  
>> bowls.
>> John Rowe
>> Qld Australia
>> BN1 BT7
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
>> ]
>> On Behalf Of Eric (Rick) Wilkins
>> Sent: Tuesday, 1 December 2009 3:33 AM
>> To: dwflagg
>> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-6 HD6 Carb?
>>
>> IMHO, That carb is as listed.
>>
>> An HD6 is angled. Supposedly the "d" means downdraft (semi).
>>
>> On Nov 29, 2009, at 3:23 PM, dwflagg wrote:
>>
>>> Look at eBay item #180437624761. It is listed as an HS6, but has the
>>> bowl
>>> attached with 4 bolts and looks like an HD6. If you need one, that
>>> may be
>>> it. The usual disclaimer of having no financial interest, etc..
>>>
>>> Doug
>>> ____________________________________________________________
> :

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 19:48:23 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:48:23 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] travelling assistance in France
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W4650A198E8F5886A66C157B8970@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-W4650A198E8F5886A66C157B8970@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911301848q7af99786w1f83a7a5a8e90fab@mail.gmail.com>

he can take the TGV.  Very fast train, probably only about 2hrs to Paris.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 5:31 AM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> Hi!
>
>
>
> My son is going to Paris over the Christmas holidays.  Unfortunately he
> booked
> a flight to Lyon when he should have gone direct to Paris.  Now, he's
> looking
> at taking a train from Lyon to Paris.  Does anyone on the list have any
> helpful information on how to get around there?  Including how well the
> French
> understand English? :)
>
>
> TIA!
>
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 20:15:30 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 11:15:30 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] 100-6 HD6 Carb?
In-Reply-To: <C770EB24-CF5E-46FE-B0F5-34A9227BBF93@cox.net>
References: <20091130232000.UYBO7394.nschwotgx03p.mx.bigpond.com@rowe4323ef3cc5>
	<C770EB24-CF5E-46FE-B0F5-34A9227BBF93@cox.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911301915y4e31deb2v9d285c84bbdfb120@mail.gmail.com>

That is definitely an HD6 carb, but it looks to have the earlier connection
for the thermo choke.

I don't think they used these carbs on Triumphs, this seems to be something
similar to the HD6s they used on XK 150s

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 7:25 AM, Eric (Rick) Wilkins <e-wilkins at cox.net>wrote:

> Sorry wrong link:
>
> http://www.bobs-services.de/archiv/su_h6_jagxk120_640.jpg
>
> The ebay carb has the added nut under the jet housing. HD6 don't have that.

From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov 30 20:38:55 2009
From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:38:55 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] YOM plates for california
In-Reply-To: <COL121-W3668D72FFB2BD9C702056A49C0@phx.gbl>
References: <COL121-W3668D72FFB2BD9C702056A49C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20091130193723.01fca830@pop.att.yahoo.com>

Rich,

Use boiling water to remove the stickers. You should be able to 
carefully peel them away until you are down to the last one.

John

At 03:17 PM 11/25/2009 -0800, Richard Kahn wrote:
>.... The problem is that I cannot prove that the first
>sticker is a 1964 sticker under the pile of stickers on the plate.....
>Thanks
>Rich Kahn

From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov 30 21:10:55 2009
From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:10:55 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Trailering/AAA Flatbed Danger
In-Reply-To: <48720d20911231202g5d4886aex424930c23ad16d7d@mail.gmail.com
  >
References: <48720d20911231202g5d4886aex424930c23ad16d7d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20091130200518.01fed998@pop.att.yahoo.com>

I switched to National Automobile Club quite some time ago and they 
have been great!

BTW, The California AAA reported over $3,500,000,000 in stocks and 
cash and cash equivalents in three years (2001-2004) I do not 
understand how they can be a non-profit and change so much. I had 
them for nearly 30 years and quit because they are expensive.

John

At 02:02 PM 11/23/2009 -0600, Jack Feldman wrote:
>Beware of AAA towing for a Healey. ...
>
>AAA is cheap, and doesn't really care about your car. *Be sure the person
>who puts it on a flatbed knows what he is doing.
>*....
>BEWARE OF AAA! They are more interested in selling you insurance and booking
>trips than servicing your special needs..
>
>Jack

From e-wilkins at cox.net  Mon Nov 30 21:27:34 2009
From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:27:34 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] 100-6 HD6 Carb?
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0911301915y4e31deb2v9d285c84bbdfb120@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20091130232000.UYBO7394.nschwotgx03p.mx.bigpond.com@rowe4323ef3cc5>
	<C770EB24-CF5E-46FE-B0F5-34A9227BBF93@cox.net>
	<ff59076c0911301915y4e31deb2v9d285c84bbdfb120@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1B6D2D28-2896-4CB5-8026-8AA29A9B7E08@cox.net>

Great bunch of info here. Thanks.



On Nov 30, 2009, at 7:15 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote:

> That is definitely an HD6 carb, but it looks to have the earlier  
> connection for the thermo choke.
>
> I don't think they used these carbs on Triumphs, this seems to be  
> something similar to the HD6s they used on XK 150s
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '59 Jag Mk IX
> '64 BJ8
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 7:25 AM, Eric (Rick) Wilkins <e- 
> wilkins at cox.net> wrote:
> Sorry wrong link:
>
> http://www.bobs-services.de/archiv/su_h6_jagxk120_640.jpg
>
> The ebay carb has the added nut under the jet housing. HD6 don't  
> have that.

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 21:45:07 2009
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:45:07 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] YOM plates for california
In-Reply-To: <6.2.3.4.2.20091130193723.01fca830@pop.att.yahoo.com>
References: <COL121-W3668D72FFB2BD9C702056A49C0@phx.gbl>
	<6.2.3.4.2.20091130193723.01fca830@pop.att.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <8B11357B-6A31-4136-AEC4-D131CED64D71@gmail.com>

The 1963 Cal plates from my car are stamped 1963. I found 1 plate been  
looking for the other 1 was reg to my healey from 1977-1993. Then I  
moved it to Oregon in 1997. So it was reg as s healey as a 59. BN4.   
Would that help someone reg as 63 YOM plate. Im restoring my BT7 and  
would be open to a trade. Contsct me off list

I Erbs
Sent from my iPod

On Nov 30, 2009, at 7:38 PM, john spaur <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Rich,
>
> Use boiling water to remove the stickers. You should be able to  
> carefully peel them away until you are down to the last one.
>
> John
>
> At 03:17 PM 11/25/2009 -0800, Richard Kahn wrote:
>> .... The problem is that I cannot prove that the first
>> sticker is a 1964 sticker under the pile of stickers on the  
>> plate.....
>> Thanks
>> Rich Kahn
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 22:03:17 2009
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 13:03:17 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Trailering/AAA Flatbed Danger
In-Reply-To: <6.2.3.4.2.20091130200518.01fed998@pop.att.yahoo.com>
References: <48720d20911231202g5d4886aex424930c23ad16d7d@mail.gmail.com>
	<6.2.3.4.2.20091130200518.01fed998@pop.att.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0911302103y67fd6e62pa1a4307c9f8511a7@mail.gmail.com>

John -

As an insurance company, they don't have to follow standard GAAP accounting
procedures.  They do need the cash and equivalents to operate properly as an
insurance company, but they won't necessarily be non profit except according
to the rules they are supposed to follow.  It's all a bit of a bait and
switch, but to be fair, they need the cash on the books for their insurance
business.  Are they really a non-profit?  Who knows.

With google maps and Garmin, I guess the only AAA benefit these days is the
towing, but honestly if I'm somewhere around my hometown neigborhood, towing
insurance is far better than AAA because I can specify the tow company and
ask for a flatbed tow.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 12:10 PM, john spaur <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> I switched to National Automobile Club quite some time ago and they have
> been great!
>
> BTW, The California AAA reported over $3,500,000,000 in stocks and cash and
> cash equivalents in three years (2001-2004) I do not understand how they can
> be a non-profit and change so much. I had them for nearly 30 years and quit
> because they are expensive.
>
> John

From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Mon Nov 30 23:20:35 2009
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:20:35 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Trailering/AAA Flatbed Danger
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0911302103y67fd6e62pa1a4307c9f8511a7@mail.gmail.com>
References: <48720d20911231202g5d4886aex424930c23ad16d7d@mail.gmail.com>,
	<6.2.3.4.2.20091130200518.01fed998@pop.att.yahoo.com>,
	<ff59076c0911302103y67fd6e62pa1a4307c9f8511a7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <COL121-W65DAEB2D9C3AF346B2D8CDA4960@phx.gbl>

The successful transfer happened today. None of the flatbeds were available
today here in Lake Tahoe. One with mechanical problems and one took a car to
Sacramento. AAA sent one up from Gardnerville,NV about 30 miles away. Took it
to Sparks. NV, beyond Reno. (They say Reno is so close to Hell, you can see
Sparks). He were experienced with the Healey's clearance problems and all went
well. Seventy plus miles of tow and no charge. Same when I bring her home,
they said. I've seldom needed their services (they did bring gas to the Healey
in the middle of nowhere once) but it paid for itself.
Thanks for all the input'
Rich Kahn

> Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 13:03:17 +0800
> From: healey.nut at gmail.com
> To: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net
> CC: healeys at autox.team.net; qualitas.jack at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Trailering/AAA Flatbed Danger
>
> John -
>
> As an insurance company, they don't have to follow standard GAAP accounting
> procedures.  They do need the cash and equivalents to operate properly as
an
> insurance company, but they won't necessarily be non profit except
according
> to the rules they are supposed to follow.  It's all a bit of a bait and
> switch, but to be fair, they need the cash on the books for their insurance
> business.  Are they really a non-profit?  Who knows.
>
> With google maps and Garmin, I guess the only AAA benefit these days is the
> towing, but honestly if I'm somewhere around my hometown neigborhood,
towing
> insurance is far better than AAA because I can specify the tow company and
> ask for a flatbed tow.
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '59 Jag Mk IX
> '64 BJ8
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 12:10 PM, john spaur <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> > I switched to National Automobile Club quite some time ago and they have
> > been great!
> >
> > BTW, The California AAA reported over $3,500,000,000 in stocks and cash
and
> > cash equivalents in three years (2001-2004) I do not understand how they
can
> > be a non-profit and change so much. I had them for nearly 30 years and
quit
> > because they are expensive.
> >
> > John
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From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Mon Nov 30 23:24:45 2009
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:24:45 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] YOM plates for california
In-Reply-To: <8B11357B-6A31-4136-AEC4-D131CED64D71@gmail.com>
References: <COL121-W3668D72FFB2BD9C702056A49C0@phx.gbl>
	<6.2.3.4.2.20091130193723.01fca830@pop.att.yahoo.com>,
	<8B11357B-6A31-4136-AEC4-D131CED64D71@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <COL121-W339A286757FFBFEA5ABF75A4960@phx.gbl>

I found someone at the Sacramento DMV who will try to help me. All I have to
do is photo copy the plate and my Heritage cert. The plate is stamped 63 and
my BJ8 was made in 63. She sounded positive. But the law is poorly written,
the employees are poorly trained and frankly they don't give a damn.
Rich Kahn

> From: eyera3 at gmail.com
> To: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] YOM plates for california
> Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:45:07 -0800
> CC: tahoehealey at hotmail.com; healeys at autox.team.net
>
> The 1963 Cal plates from my car are stamped 1963. I found 1 plate been
> looking for the other 1 was reg to my healey from 1977-1993. Then I
> moved it to Oregon in 1997. So it was reg as s healey as a 59. BN4.
> Would that help someone reg as 63 YOM plate. Im restoring my BT7 and
> would be open to a trade. Contsct me off list
>
> I Erbs
> Sent from my iPod
>
> On Nov 30, 2009, at 7:38 PM, john spaur <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> > Rich,
> >
> > Use boiling water to remove the stickers. You should be able to
> > carefully peel them away until you are down to the last one.
> >
> > John
> >
> > At 03:17 PM 11/25/2009 -0800, Richard Kahn wrote:
> >> .... The problem is that I cannot prove that the first
> >> sticker is a 1964 sticker under the pile of stickers on the
> >> plate.....
> >> Thanks
> >> Rich Kahn
> > _______________________________________________
> > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
> >
> > Healeys at autox.team.net
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From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 23:48:25 2009
From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F Ronald Rader)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:48:25 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] YOM plates for california
In-Reply-To: <COL121-W339A286757FFBFEA5ABF75A4960@phx.gbl>
References: <COL121-W3668D72FFB2BD9C702056A49C0@phx.gbl>
	<6.2.3.4.2.20091130193723.01fca830@pop.att.yahoo.com>
	<8B11357B-6A31-4136-AEC4-D131CED64D71@gmail.com>
	<COL121-W339A286757FFBFEA5ABF75A4960@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <5caeedb50911302248s783da2d1rcc5d7659bb7995b3@mail.gmail.com>

ya just gotta keep trying different folks until ya get the right answer.
ron rader

CA YOM plates =
1954
1956
1966
1965
1967


On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 10:24 PM, Richard Kahn <tahoehealey at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> I found someone at the Sacramento DMV who will try to help me. All I have to
> do is photo copy the plate and my Heritage cert. The plate is stamped 63 and
> my BJ8 was made in 63. She sounded positive. But the law is poorly written,
> the employees are poorly trained and frankly they don't give a damn.
> Rich Kahn