[Healeys] 100M?

[Bob Spidell]

Since you stirred the pot ...

re:
"One thing I believe that has been missed. BN2 100Ms only differ from a 
standard BN2 by engine modifications, louvred bonnet and strap,  a two 
tone paint job and little else.

Le Mans kits for BN1s had a much longer and largely different list of 
features. "


 From my AHCUSA "2009 Resource Book"

"The principle elements of the kits were: 

- Twin 1 3/4-inch H6 SU carburetors
- Aluminum intake manifolds
- Carburetor cold air box and special air tube
- High-lift camshaft
- Distributor with modified automatic advance curve
- Steel-faced cylinder head gasket
- Valve spring, cups and seats; various gaskets and hardware"

The factory 100M--1159 built, 640 documented--"were also fitted with:

- 8.1:1 high compression pistons
- Race-type anti-roll bar (1/2-inch)
- Louvered bonnet and Le Mans regulation leather bonnet strap
- Two-tone paint (in most cases)"


The part number of the kit was P.280 sold beginning in late 1953.  The 
kit resulted in a (dyno'd) 102 bhp, the high compression pistons brought 
the power up to 110 bhp.


bs


John Harper wrote:
> Josef
>
> I am the same side of the pond as you and don't agree. I for one do care.
>
> In my experience most owners are interested in accuracy and 
> authenticity and are therefore keen to know the history of their car 
> including such things as what model and what interesting features have 
> been added. Most owners strive towards their car being original as 
> possible and their efforts should be rewarded.
>
> One thing I believe that has been missed. BN2 100Ms only differ from a 
> standard BN2 by engine modifications, louvred bonnet and strap,  a two 
> tone paint job and little else.
>
> Le Mans kits for BN1s had a much longer and largely different list of 
> features.
>
> If you have seen a BMIHT certificate for BN1 that says 'Le Mans Kit 
> fitted' I would appreciate you sending me a copy please because I have 
> never seen one. However if it did say this, it would be somewhat 
> meaningless unless it listed the actual features.
>
> As regards the early air boxes they were also aluminium but thinner 
> material and had steel stiffening plates riveted inside where the box 
> mated with the two carburettors. The aluminium fractured with age.
>
> Regards
>
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Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

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