[Healeys] Solid core non-resistor wires & now parts interchange

Bob robertlarson at att.net
Mon Aug 2 10:52:37 MDT 2010


Here on this side of the pond there is a publisher that sells 
interchange guides. I've in the
past heard it referred to as the "Junkyards Bible".   They do a few 
versions for classic cars
and I would guess that with only a few interchanges it could pay for 
itself.   I have not used
it myself but have seen it being referred to in more than one yard.  The 
classic versions
are here:

https://hollanderinterchange.net/catalog/index.php?cPath=21

Standard N.F.I. disclaimer...

Bob
55BN1

On 8/2/2010 4:48 AM, Oudesluys wrote:
> The bearing shafts and seals are often interchangeable or can be adapted
> between a lot of (not only) British cars, trucks and tractors.
> The same goes for clutch cover plates and pressure plates, brake parts,
> instruments, electrical equipment, even engine bearings and pistons.
> However it is a difficult and laborious job the make up a reference list.
>
> I used a dirt cheap NOS water pump (Ebay) from Vauxhall to rebuild the
> water pump from my Jensen Healey (Lotus engine). I just had to shorten
> the impeller shaft.
>
> I have made up a lengthy list of all alternative parts for this car and
> you will be amazed of the amount of parts that can be had easily and
> cheaply if you are in the know. E.g. front wheel bearing is the same as
> for various Opels (Kadett, Ascona, GT) which were the most common cars
> in the 60's, 70's and 80's over here.
>
> Kees Oudesluijs
>
>
> WILLIAM B LAWRENCE wrote:
>    
>> I've heard that many of the water pumps in LBCs can use rebuild kits from
>> tractors. Might be worth a look.
>> Bill Lawrence
>>
>>
>>      
>>> From: glemon at neb.rr.com
>>> To: healeys at autox.team.net
>>> Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2010 10:02:34 -0500
>>> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Solid core non-resistor wires
>>>
>>> " Wonder what else is still  available at tractor supply stores that would
>>> be good for our cars, and that  can't be found at the typical aftermarket
>>> auto supply stores.
>>>
>>> Best
>>> Gary"
>>>
>>> Although I have not had trouble finding it at other places (others on the
>>> list have asked where to find it though) tractor supply houses usually are
>>> good places to find 30w non-detergent motor oil, they are also usually well
>>> stocked with welding supplies.
>>>
>>> Greg Lemon
>>> Nebraska (where it is easier to find a tractor/farm supply store than a Pep
>>> Boys)
>>>   _______________________________________________


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