[Healeys] Engine ID rivets

[BJ8 Healeys]

Stephen, the rivets have a loose threaded shank.  If you file a slot in the
heads for a screwdriver you should be able to turn them out.  An alternative
approach is to file or grind the heads with a Dremel tool into a shape that
will allow you to grip the head with a pair of Vise-grips or small pliers.

I made the slots, and then used a screwdriver as an "impact" driver, keeping
a loosening torque on the screwdriver while I tapped on it with a hammer.
Mine came out without too much fuss.  Soaking them with a penetrating oil
beforehand might make it a little easier.

British Car Specialists have the new rivets, I believe.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Stephen Hutchings
Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2010 7:01 PM
To: Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Engine ID rivets

I know that there is a trick to removing the engine ID number tag's 
rivets, and I wonder if anyone could enlighten me?
I've searched through the archives, but I only found a refernce to a 
how-to article that I don't have acccess to.

Stephen, BJ8