From coudesluijs at chello.nl Sat May 1 02:53:47 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Sat, 01 May 2010 10:53:47 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Drive shaft alignment In-Reply-To: References: <4bda2305.29f88e0a.08b2.2c99@mx.google.com><83BB6C76-9551-4F67-A8DF-F4DEC421FCA9@sbcglobal.net>, <4BDB04E7.4020701@chello.nl>, Message-ID: <4BDBEC1B.8050807@chello.nl> Bill, I think you are right. If I read it as you suggest I agree. That is the trouble if English is not your native tongue. Sorry Dave. Kees Oudesluijs NL WILLIAM B LAWRENCE wrote: > I think Dave Nock's response is correct, but perhaps a little > confusing. He says that the DRIVING yokes should be at 90 degrees. The > first DRIVING yoke is on the slip joint and transmits torque to the > first DRIVEN yoke. The second DRIVING yoke is on the end of the > driveshaft and transmits torque to the second DRIVEN yoke which is > attached to the differential. Thus the first DRIVEN yoke and the > second DRIVING yoke (being on the ends of the driveshaft) are in the > same plane while the DRIVING yokes are 90 degrees out. > > Bill Lawrence From derek.c.job at gmail.com Sat May 1 07:48:54 2010 From: derek.c.job at gmail.com (Derek Job) Date: Sat, 1 May 2010 15:48:54 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Healey 100/6 glass washer bottle In-Reply-To: <6C81A408-6E70-4D07-A868-E50C6043ABB0@midairsa.com> References: <6C81A408-6E70-4D07-A868-E50C6043ABB0@midairsa.com> Message-ID: Hi Listers. Please see the e mail below. Mike is planning to have some reproduction Trafalgar Glass Bottles made and needs the exact measurement details. If anyone has one of these would they be kind enough to contact me. Ideally a diagram showing the key measurements and some jpg photos would be great. If there are any listers who would be interested in acquiring one of the reproductions, please contact me. cheers Derek www,healeysix.net ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Michael Davis Date: Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 12:06 PM Subject: Healey 100/6 glass washer bottle To: derek.c.job at gmail.com The oldest chestnut on the 100/6 most wanted list ! Derek - you have great pictures of both the bottle and the Trafalgar top on www.healeysix.net, and as you know, these are like hen's teeth to find, so..... Living in a small village in the South of France, we have a local glass blower who can make most things and has looked at your photos and pronounced it as "pas un problem" including the "32" (fl oz ?) and texturing of the base etc. Being in the aircraft overhaul business, we can engrave pretty much anything and Trafalgar top and logo etc present no problem. I do not intend to go into business making reproduction Healey parts, but Alphonse the glass blower is happy to make a couple of dozen, thus I thought I would commission that small number, probably give them to Murray Scott Nelson who is rebuilding my Longbridge BN4 100/6 (42754) but I do not have an original to get the working dimensions from. I am told they were 8.5" high and 3.75" in diameter, but I would be most grateful, if you have access to the "jam jar" if you could be very kind and get me the exact dimensions. Unless of course you know I can get an original bottle, in which case I would owe you the price and several glass bottles of exceeding good local wine ! Very much look forward to hearing from you, Kind regards Mike Davis * Midair S.A.* * Member of ISTAT Charmettes 9 - CP 6443. Lausanne 1002 CH Tel +33 4 9092 6040 Fax +33 4 9092 6045 email mhd at midairsa.com www.midairsa.com * ** "Mas Rouilli" Petite Routes des Baux St Rimy de Provence France 13210 Tel +33 4 9092 6040 Fax +33 4 9092 6045 [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/tiff which had a name of pastedGraphic.tiff] From f9cougar at yahoo.com Sat May 1 19:41:21 2010 From: f9cougar at yahoo.com (john close) Date: Sat, 1 May 2010 18:41:21 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] My BN6 Message-ID: <167182.96255.qm@web112012.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Hi Ladies & Gents - It's time to sell my BN6. You may have seen it at shows if you're a Southern Californian, or you may have seen it on the cover of the April '07 edition of Healey Marque. I will make it available to Listers first, but I have no idea as to it's worth. Any advice out there? Please let me know. Thanks - JRC From m.brouillette at comcast.net Sat May 1 21:46:21 2010 From: m.brouillette at comcast.net (Mike Brouillette) Date: Sat, 1 May 2010 23:46:21 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Anyone looking for a Barbie Healey for their collection? In-Reply-To: <420314.23416.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <420314.23416.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <6CAA2D2356BA4D64B25705803A6F9E37@Healey> Just noticed this at a local auction that takes internet bids: http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/showitem.cgi?catid=11960&itemid=3 From warthodson at aol.com Sun May 2 07:41:24 2010 From: warthodson at aol.com (warthodson at aol.com) Date: Sun, 02 May 2010 09:41:24 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Dunlop racing tyres Message-ID: <8CCB8144AD1FDC1-D28-1C06C@webmail-d014.sysops.aol.com> I have used Dunlop 550L-15 racing tyres on a vintage sports racer for years & am curious about the pros & cons of using them on the street on a replica rally car (BJ8). I believe their dimensions are appropriate, they are treaded, they are not a very soft compound by racing standards & I think they would look very good on street car. I know the tires say for racing only, but I haven't been able to find out why, yet. FWIW, they are a bias ply tire. Also, they are expensive, but I am more interested in technical reasons for or against using them on the street. Thanks, Gary Hodson From healeyrick at yahoo.com Sun May 2 11:25:54 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Sun, 2 May 2010 10:25:54 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Dunlop racing tyres In-Reply-To: <8CCB8144AD1FDC1-D28-1C06C@webmail-d014.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <205081.6795.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Gary, Usual reasons for not running a race tire on the street are thinner sidewalls that won't hold up to being curbed, softer compounds leading to quick tread wear and lack of rain grip. The Dunlop vintage tires look a lot like a road tire, so all the above might not apply. Maybe you could call Sasco Sports for an opinion, but my guess is liability issues will prevent them from telling you it's ok. Speaking of liability, get in an accident with non DOT approved tires on your car, a personal injury lawyer will be licking his chops. Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Sun, 5/2/10, warthodson at aol.com wrote: From: warthodson at aol.com Subject: [Healeys] Dunlop racing tyres To: healeys at autox.team.net Date: Sunday, May 2, 2010, 9:41 AM I have used Dunlop 550L-15 racing tyres on a vintage sports racer for years & am curious about the pros & cons of using them on the street on a replica rally car (BJ8). I believe their dimensions are appropriate, they are treaded, they are not a very soft compound by racing standards & I think they would look very good on street car. I know the tires say for racing only, but I haven't been able to find out why, yet. FWIW, they are a bias ply tire. Also, they are expensive, but I am more interested in technical reasons for or against using them on the street. Thanks, Gary Hodson _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeyrick at yahoo.com From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sun May 2 12:26:50 2010 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sun, 2 May 2010 14:26:50 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Dunlop racing tyres In-Reply-To: <8CCB8144AD1FDC1-D28-1C06C@webmail-d014.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CCB8144AD1FDC1-D28-1C06C@webmail-d014.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <919CCF4FAAA8422E818F555FBFCCA368@LIFEBOOK> Can't comment on the Dunlop racing tires, but I have now driven 3 different Healeys on new stock Dunlop Road Speed RS5 Tires, the correct 5.90 x 15" as per original and absolutely love their smooth sure vintage (bias ply) feel and handling. The steering is light, smooth and accurate, throttle to road grip is very responsive and predictable with no surprises, and of course the look is right, gaining a lot of road clearance in the process. These were the best tires when the cars were new and it really completes the period Healey experience. Of course these tires are expensive and you can expect a mileage life of only about 18,000 miles, but these days most of us will out time the tire life (7 years) before we out drive them. Rich Chrysler -------------------------------------------------- From: Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2010 9:41 AM To: Subject: [Healeys] Dunlop racing tyres > I have used Dunlop 550L-15 racing tyres on a vintage sports racer for > years & > am curious about the pros & cons of using them on the street on a replica > rally car (BJ8). I believe their dimensions are appropriate, they are > treaded, > they are not a very soft compound by racing standards & I think they would > look very good on street car. I know the tires say for racing only, but I > haven't been able to find out why, yet. FWIW, they are a bias ply tire. > Also, > they are expensive, but I am more interested in technical reasons for or > against using them on the street. > Thanks, > Gary Hodson > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richchrysler at quickclic.net From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com Sun May 2 12:51:23 2010 From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com) Date: Sun, 2 May 2010 20:51:23 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Dunlop racing tyres In-Reply-To: <919CCF4FAAA8422E818F555FBFCCA368@LIFEBOOK> References: <8CCB8144AD1FDC1-D28-1C06C@webmail-d014.sysops.aol.com> <919CCF4FAAA8422E818F555FBFCCA368@LIFEBOOK> Message-ID: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F301435E17@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com> I can only step in what Rich wrote. I also love the Dunlop Road Speed RS5 Tires and can only recommend them. The only factors against them is the price and their specific handling on wed roads. But if you know them, they make great fun on dry and wet. Josef Eckert Konigswinter/Germany -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Rich C Gesendet: Sonntag, 2. Mai 2010 20:27 An: healeys at autox.team.net; warthodson at aol.com Betreff: Re: [Healeys] Dunlop racing tyres Can't comment on the Dunlop racing tires, but I have now driven 3 different Healeys on new stock Dunlop Road Speed RS5 Tires, the correct 5.90 x 15" as per original and absolutely love their smooth sure vintage (bias ply) feel and handling. The steering is light, smooth and accurate, throttle to road grip is very responsive and predictable with no surprises, and of course the look is right, gaining a lot of road clearance in the process. These were the best tires when the cars were new and it really completes the period Healey experience. Of course these tires are expensive and you can expect a mileage life of only about 18,000 miles, but these days most of us will out time the tire life (7 years) before we out drive them. Rich Chrysler -------------------------------------------------- From: Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2010 9:41 AM To: Subject: [Healeys] Dunlop racing tyres > I have used Dunlop 550L-15 racing tyres on a vintage sports racer for > years & am curious about the pros & cons of using them on the street > on a replica rally car (BJ8). I believe their dimensions are > appropriate, they are treaded, they are not a very soft compound by > racing standards & I think they would look very good on street car. I > know the tires say for racing only, but I haven't been able to find > out why, yet. FWIW, they are a bias ply tire. > Also, > they are expensive, but I am more interested in technical reasons for > or against using them on the street. > Thanks, > Gary Hodson > ______ From jessmd1 at comcast.net Sun May 2 15:29:37 2010 From: jessmd1 at comcast.net (Jess Power) Date: Sun, 2 May 2010 16:29:37 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] 100/4 BN1 overheating Message-ID: <743E7CC4-23B3-41EF-A510-EA3839C9B74A@comcast.net> 1954 100/4 BN1 new thermostat,new water pump,aftermarket electric fan,radiater boiled and tested,exhaust manifold jethotted.This car is still running hot and after a short time starts to kill.The carbs were synched and timing set.Air/fuel mixture adjusted.What is the next step? From frogeye at porterscustom.com Sun May 2 15:53:52 2010 From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter) Date: Sun, 2 May 2010 15:53:52 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] 100/4 BN1 overheating In-Reply-To: <743E7CC4-23B3-41EF-A510-EA3839C9B74A@comcast.net> References: <743E7CC4-23B3-41EF-A510-EA3839C9B74A@comcast.net> Message-ID: <0CDAF796F1AB453A94EC96CFE7FDC18F@oscar> Ignition timing. ~6-10 degrees initial @600 RPM; 35-38 degrees max at ~3000 rpm; Point gap .015" 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 Jess Power Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2010 3:30 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] 100/4 BN1 overheating 1954 100/4 BN1 new thermostat,new water pump,aftermarket electric fan,radiater boiled and tested,exhaust manifold jethotted.This car is still running hot and after a short time starts to kill.The carbs were synched and timing set.Air/fuel mixture adjusted.What is the next step? _______________________________________________ From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun May 2 16:55:23 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 06:55:23 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Dunlop racing tyres In-Reply-To: <8CCB8144AD1FDC1-D28-1C06C@webmail-d014.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CCB8144AD1FDC1-D28-1C06C@webmail-d014.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: I think the biggest danger with bias ply tires is when they go, they tend to blow out - dangerous on the highway. I think modern radials do a much better job of keeping it together when failing. Better for your car and much safer..... On 5/2/10, warthodson at aol.com wrote: > I have used Dunlop 550L-15 racing tyres on a vintage sports racer for years > & > am curious about the pros & cons of using them on the street on a replica > rally car (BJ8). I believe their dimensions are appropriate, they are > treaded, > they are not a very soft compound by racing standards & I think they would > look very good on street car. I know the tires say for racing only, but I > haven't been able to find out why, yet. FWIW, they are a bias ply tire. > Also, > they are expensive, but I am more interested in technical reasons for or > against using them on the street. > Thanks, > Gary Hodson > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun May 2 17:17:01 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 07:17:01 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] 100/4 BN1 overheating In-Reply-To: <743E7CC4-23B3-41EF-A510-EA3839C9B74A@comcast.net> References: <743E7CC4-23B3-41EF-A510-EA3839C9B74A@comcast.net> Message-ID: Jess - The 100 motor shoud run cool, even with the stock fan setup. If it is running hot, something is wrong. First check your temp guage (may be reading hot) and then if that's ok I'd reccommend power back flushing the block. If the block has too much scale, it will run hot. Jet hot coating the exhaust manifold is a good idea aslo. It keeps under bonnet temps down. Also check timing... Alan On 5/3/10, Jess Power wrote: > 1954 100/4 BN1 new thermostat,new water pump,aftermarket electric > fan,radiater boiled and tested,exhaust manifold jethotted.This car is > still running hot and after a short time starts to kill.The carbs were > synched and timing set.Air/fuel mixture adjusted.What is the next step? > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From wilkmanracing at aol.com Sun May 2 18:18:01 2010 From: wilkmanracing at aol.com (wilkmanracing at aol.com) Date: Sun, 02 May 2010 20:18:01 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 100/4 BN1 overheating In-Reply-To: <0CDAF796F1AB453A94EC96CFE7FDC18F@oscar> References: <743E7CC4-23B3-41EF-A510-EA3839C9B74A@comcast.net> <0CDAF796F1AB453A94EC96CFE7FDC18F@oscar> Message-ID: <8CCB86D39EFD822-93C-14CF5@webmail-m025.sysops.aol.com> Another next step would be to check for a blown head gasket. You can check your radiator for exhaust gasses with one of the blue liquid test kits. Napa sells them. Another sign would be water in your oil. You may see this on the dip stick or you can drain the oil and see if any water is in there. Bill Wilkman BT7 -----Original Message----- From: Dave Porter To: 'Jess Power' ; 'healeylist' Sent: Sun, May 2, 2010 2:53 pm Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100/4 BN1 overheating Ignition timing. ~6-10 degrees initial @600 RPM; 35-38 degrees max at ~3000 rpm; Point gap .015" 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 Jess Power Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2010 3:30 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] 100/4 BN1 overheating 1954 100/4 BN1 new thermostat,new water pump,aftermarket electric fan,radiater boiled and tested,exhaust manifold jethotted.This car is still running hot and after a short time starts to kill.The carbs were synched and timing set.Air/fuel mixture adjusted.What is the next step? _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/wilkmanracing at aol.com From shop at justbrits.com Sun May 2 18:48:09 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sun, 02 May 2010 19:48:09 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Dunlop racing tyres In-Reply-To: <919CCF4FAAA8422E818F555FBFCCA368@LIFEBOOK> References: <8CCB8144AD1FDC1-D28-1C06C@webmail-d014.sysops.aol.com> <919CCF4FAAA8422E818F555FBFCCA368@LIFEBOOK> Message-ID: <4BDE1D49.2090009@justbrits.com> Rich, whilst I concur with you 100%...... <> Your best line is above [tho I stick with 6 years -:)] BUT [and sorry], Rick's comment trumps yours !!! -:) !! << Speaking of liability, get in an accident with non DOT approved tires on your car, a personal injury lawyer will be licking his chops. >> GOSPEL, IMHO !!!! Ed From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sun May 2 19:13:40 2010 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sun, 2 May 2010 21:13:40 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Dunlop racing tyres In-Reply-To: <4BDE1D49.2090009@justbrits.com> References: <8CCB8144AD1FDC1-D28-1C06C@webmail-d014.sysops.aol.com><919CCF4FAAA8422E818F555FBFCCA368@LIFEBOOK> <4BDE1D49.2090009@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <998E9D79E70B49F286295F208BBEE7DE@LIFEBOOK> Ed, Read carefully, I'm not talking about the Dunlop racing tires being used on the street...I'm talking about the RS5 Road Speeds which certainly are DOT approved! Rich -------------------------------------------------- From: "Shop at " Just Brits "" Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2010 8:48 PM To: Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dunlop racing tyres > Rich, whilst I concur with you 100%...... > > < only about 18,000 miles, but these days most of us will out time the tire > life (7 years) before we out drive them. >> > > > Your best line is above [tho I stick with 6 years -:)] BUT [and > sorry], Rick's comment trumps yours !!! -:) !! > > << Speaking of liability, get in an accident with non DOT approved tires > on > your car, a personal injury lawyer will be licking his chops. >> > > > GOSPEL, IMHO !!!! > > Ed > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richchrysler at quickclic.net From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com Sun May 2 19:37:16 2010 From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F Ronald Rader) Date: Sun, 2 May 2010 18:37:16 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] 100/4 BN1 overheating In-Reply-To: <8CCB86D39EFD822-93C-14CF5@webmail-m025.sysops.aol.com> References: <743E7CC4-23B3-41EF-A510-EA3839C9B74A@comcast.net> <0CDAF796F1AB453A94EC96CFE7FDC18F@oscar> <8CCB86D39EFD822-93C-14CF5@webmail-m025.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: May i suggest that the radiator be removed and the coils be replaced with modern ones and add an extra row. you can use the same top and bottom. works in all of my cars. i just remove three rows and added four in my XK 150 and so far runs nice and cold with out a fan change. my BJ8 has had an extra row for 8 years and runs cool even when in Bakersfield at 113 degrees. ron rader 1965 BJ8 On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 5:18 PM, wrote: > > Another next step would be to check for a blown head gasket. You can check > your radiator for exhaust gasses with one of the blue liquid test kits. Napa > sells them. Another sign would be water in your oil. You may see this on the > dip stick or you can drain the oil and see if any water is in there. > > Bill Wilkman > BT7 > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Dave Porter > To: 'Jess Power' ; 'healeylist' > Sent: Sun, May 2, 2010 2:53 pm > Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100/4 BN1 overheating > > > Ignition timing. ~6-10 degrees initial @600 RPM; 35-38 degrees max at ~3000 > rpm; Point gap .015" > 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 Jess Power > Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2010 3:30 PM > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] 100/4 BN1 overheating > > 1954 100/4 BN1 new thermostat,new water pump,aftermarket electric > fan,radiater boiled and tested,exhaust manifold jethotted.This car is > still running hot and after a short time starts to kill.The carbs were > synched and timing set.Air/fuel mixture adjusted.What is the next step? > _______________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/wilkmanracing at aol.com > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/f.ronald.rader at gmail.com From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com Sun May 2 19:40:06 2010 From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F Ronald Rader) Date: Sun, 2 May 2010 18:40:06 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] overheating Message-ID: May I suggest that the radiator be removed and the coils be replaced with modern ones and add an extra row. you can use the same top and bottom. works in all of my cars. i just remove three rows and added four in my XK 150 and so far runs nice and cold with out a fan change. my BJ8 has had an extra row for 8 years and runs cool even when in Bakersfield at 113 degrees. ron rader 1965 BJ8 1954 100/4 BN1 new thermostat,new water pump,aftermarket electric > fan,radiater boiled and tested, From comkanuk at cgocable.ca Sun May 2 20:01:23 2010 From: comkanuk at cgocable.ca (gilbert gauthier) Date: Sun, 2 May 2010 22:01:23 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 100M sold at Monaco References: <0F20CEC0-4627-4CE8-B5D2-D073764EFB0A@cgocable.ca> Message-ID: For those one interested at the market in Europe , you can have a look at : http://www.sportscardigest.com/sporting-classics-of-monaco-auction-results-rm-auctions/ Nice car were sold at RM this week end. The M went for 140K Gilbert From mayorrichard at hotmail.com Sun May 2 20:29:20 2010 From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor) Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 02:29:20 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Dunlop racing tyres In-Reply-To: <8CCB8144AD1FDC1-D28-1C06C@webmail-d014.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CCB8144AD1FDC1-D28-1C06C@webmail-d014.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: Gary, I'm going to wade in here with my thoughts on bias ply racing tires. I have used Goodyear Blue Streaks and Hoosier Vintage TDs on my Healey for many many years. First, I think the sidewall strength is not up to DOT safety standards. If I am wrong, someone on this list will quickly let us know. Secondly, racing tires are just made differently than street tires. Here's my one and only experience with using race rubber on the street. For a couple of years I raced a 1968 AMC Javelin (SCCA "A" Sedan). One time I decided to drive to the track on my race rubber. I live in Portland, Oregon about 10 miles from Portland International Raceway - about 8 miles of which is freeway driving. I had big Hoosier bias ply racing rubber. Every time I hit a groove or whatever, the tire wanted to go that way. This does not make for a good driving experience on the street. Hope this helps with your question. Richard Mayor BN7L-466 Vintage Racer Portland, Oregon > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Sun, 2 May 2010 09:41:24 -0400 > From: warthodson at aol.com > Subject: [Healeys] Dunlop racing tyres > > I have used Dunlop 550L-15 racing tyres on a vintage sports racer for years & > am curious about the pros & cons of using them on the street on a replica > rally car (BJ8). I believe their dimensions are appropriate, they are treaded, > they are not a very soft compound by racing standards & I think they would > look very good on street car. I know the tires say for racing only, but I > haven't been able to find out why, yet. FWIW, they are a bias ply tire. Also, > they are expensive, but I am more interested in technical reasons for or > against using them on the street. > Thanks, > Gary Hodson > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/mayorrichard at hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun May 2 20:34:05 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 10:34:05 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] 100M sold at Monaco In-Reply-To: References: <0F20CEC0-4627-4CE8-B5D2-D073764EFB0A@cgocable.ca> Message-ID: wow, impressive prices on all that stuff! Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 10:01 AM, gilbert gauthier wrote: > For those one interested at the market in Europe , you can have a look > at : > > > http://www.sportscardigest.com/sporting-classics-of-monaco-auction-results-rm-auctions/ > > Nice car were sold at RM this week end. > > The M went for 140K > > > Gilbert > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com From jackson_krall at yahoo.com Sun May 2 20:48:33 2010 From: jackson_krall at yahoo.com (Jackson Krall) Date: Sun, 2 May 2010 19:48:33 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] NY Message-ID: <417971.7095.qm@web52407.mail.re2.yahoo.com> I've been thinking about this for a few days and have decided that having a beer with me at McSorleys(just a couple blocks away)is about as close to Healeydom as one is likely to get in Manhattan. My LBC friend, Wes Henderson can tell stories about the gang in Brooklyn that specialized in stealing Healeys back in the 60's. We could go up to the now defunkt Tavern On The Green in Central Park and view the spot where those lovely photos of DMH and his !00 were taken way back when, but the Austin facility on Webster Ave in Da Bronx, that is listed in the back of the 100 Drivers Manual, is long gone and replaced by an apartment building. So, that leaves SU guru Joe Curto out in Queens, not far from LaGuardia Airport, as a main point of interest and Gullwing Motors, also in Queens, could be interesting. In the 35 yrs I've lived here I've seen enough Healeys in Manhattan to count on one hand missing some fingers. Best JK NYC 212 473 1315 --- On Fri, 4/30/10, Gaagten wrote: Is there anything to > see/do for a > Healey freak here? > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jackson_krall at yahoo.com From britishcars at shaw.ca Sun May 2 21:11:24 2010 From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG) Date: Sun, 2 May 2010 20:11:24 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Windshield Adjustment & Hardtop Message-ID: <001501caea6e$501472e0$f03d58a0$@ca> Hi Listers, I'm fitting a hardtop on my car...was told by Cape that the front windshield may need to be tilted back to fit... Anybody done this or know how to do it? Thanks Paul From Editorgary at aol.com Sun May 2 21:49:52 2010 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Sun, 2 May 2010 23:49:52 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Tires Message-ID: <1a778.2e4640f8.390fa1e0@aol.com> I race an MGA on the track using 5.50 x 15 Hoosier vintage TD bias-plies. My Healey has 165 x 70R15 Kelly Metrics (radials) for the street. When I restored my 100M, I drove it for awhile (to and from concours) with the Dunlop 5.90 x 15 Roadspeed tires, and have a friend who has only ever had the Dunlop Roadspeeds on his XK140. No way would I use the track tires on the street -- they require attention every second -- but we only run for 20 minutes -- and frankly, the Roadspeeds aren't a whole lot more predictable, but they are a lot of fun and definitely give you the vintage feeling. For my money, I'll continue to mount the highest profile 165 or 175x15 radials I can find for the Healey, for the simple reason that they're a lot more predictable and a lot more forgiving in highway driving. Also, they're cheaper, when I'm going to have to replace them every five years as the tire compound ages. But for short distances -- city and show -- the Roadspeeds are a neat look. Cheers Gary From coudesluijs at chello.nl Sun May 2 23:43:20 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Mon, 03 May 2010 07:43:20 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] 100/4 BN1 overheating In-Reply-To: <743E7CC4-23B3-41EF-A510-EA3839C9B74A@comcast.net> References: <743E7CC4-23B3-41EF-A510-EA3839C9B74A@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4BDE6278.4040706@chello.nl> Boiling/cleaning the radiator is not very effective and usually does not help that much if it was partially blocked by scale. Have the core renewed and fit a core with a larger capacity if you live in a hot climate. Kees Oudesluijs NL Jess Power wrote: > 1954 100/4 BN1 new thermostat,new water pump,aftermarket electric > fan,radiater boiled and tested,exhaust manifold jethotted.This car is > still running hot and after a short time starts to kill.The carbs were > synched and timing set.Air/fuel mixture adjusted.What is the next step? > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.814 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2849 - datum van uitgifte: 05/02/10 08:27:00 From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com Mon May 3 01:13:32 2010 From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com) Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 09:13:32 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] 100/4 BN1 overheating In-Reply-To: <0CDAF796F1AB453A94EC96CFE7FDC18F@oscar> References: <743E7CC4-23B3-41EF-A510-EA3839C9B74A@comcast.net> <0CDAF796F1AB453A94EC96CFE7FDC18F@oscar> Message-ID: <6794FA491BD5754DB88F0A3D1E53C2F301435E3F@S4DE8PSAAQG.t-systems.com> Dave, If its not the head gasket, the 100 cylinder heads are prone to crack. If there are cracks in the cylinder head the symptoms are like yours - overheating. I have three of these heads lying in the loft. Josef Eckert Konigswinter/Germany -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Dave Porter Gesendet: Sonntag, 2. Mai 2010 23:54 An: 'Jess Power'; 'healeylist' Betreff: Re: [Healeys] 100/4 BN1 overheating Ignition timing. ~6-10 degrees initial @600 RPM; 35-38 degrees max at ~3000 rpm; Point gap .015" 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 Jess Power Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2010 3:30 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] 100/4 BN1 overheating 1954 100/4 BN1 new thermostat,new water pump,aftermarket electric fan,radiater boiled and tested,exhaust manifold jethotted.This car is still running hot and after a short time starts to kill.The carbs were synched and timing set.Air/fuel mixture adjusted.What is the next step? ___________ From bighealey3k at aim.com Mon May 3 02:33:54 2010 From: bighealey3k at aim.com (bighealey3k at aim.com) Date: Mon, 03 May 2010 04:33:54 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Windshield Adjustment & Hardtop In-Reply-To: <001501caea6e$501472e0$f03d58a0$@ca> References: <001501caea6e$501472e0$f03d58a0$@ca> Message-ID: <8CCB8B2803A6992-2534-22A1E@Webmail-d105.sysops.aol.com> What model and year of car? -----Original Message----- From: PG To: 'Austin Healey' Sent: Sun, May 2, 2010 11:11 pm Subject: [Healeys] Windshield Adjustment & Hardtop Hi Listers, I'm fitting a hardtop on my car...was told by Cape that the front windshield ay need to be tilted back to fit... Anybody done this or know how to do it? Thanks Paul ______________________________________________ ealeys at autox.team.net onate: http://www.team.net/donate.html uggested annual donation $12.75 rchive: http://www.team.net/archive orums: http://www.team.net/forums nsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/bighealey3k at aim.com From frogeye at porterscustom.com Mon May 3 05:56:04 2010 From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter) Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 05:56:04 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] 100/4 BN1 overheating In-Reply-To: References: <6BCC40EF-0EEA-4D8C-A48B-B53A7F264416@comcast.net> Message-ID: If the engine is over heating then there is an underlying reason. Brakes dragging, no or low compression, miss firing, bad water pump, bad radiator core, defective thermostat,etc. Something is making the engine work extra hard or something is out of spec. Check the radiator core: remove the top and bottom hoses. Plug the bottom inlet, fill the radiator with water, remove the plug, if it empties in 10-12 seconds its fine. dp frogeye at porterscustom.com Porter Customs 2909 Arno NE Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 505-352-1378 1954 BN2 1959 AN5 Porter Custom Bicycles cars: www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html gallery: http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff blog: http://porterbikes.com/ From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca Mon May 3 06:30:55 2010 From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek Sharp) Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 08:30:55 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Windshield Adjustment & Hardtop References: <001501caea6e$501472e0$f03d58a0$@ca> Message-ID: Paul, Not to put you off, but be prepared for a struggle fitting the hardtop. I have had a really hard time getting mine to fit anything close to acceptable. However, I am told it is highly variable, and they fit well on some cars and not on others. I am also told that when fitted by the factory (as when a car was ordered new with a hardtop option), the front edge of the fiberglass was trimmed to fit each car before the front rail was installed. Tops bought over the counter were a generic length, a sort of "one size fits all" approach. However, I cannot confirm that. My top seemed too "long", as the distance from the front rail to the rear aluminium trim was greater than the distance from the top of the windshield to the rear cockpit surround trim. I had to move the windshield forward and it took some doing. You can't just tip it as the base of the windshield pillars have to sit firmly on the rubber pads. The holes for the three bolts that hold the bottom of the windshield posts, as well as the front one that takes the chrome Phillips screw, are over-sized to facilitate some adjustment, but I had to enlarge all of mine further. You need to do a trial fitting and determine if the windshield has to move forward or backward to accommodate the top. Then loosen all the bolts and move the windshield accordingly. I actually went a step further and made an adjustment to move the whole top backwards. This involves removing the inside quarter panel trim on the hardtop and removing the angle brackets that hold the locating pin on each side of the top. I then had new angle brackets made up with the pin moved forward 3/16", which in effect moves the top back the same amount. A lot of work for 3/16", but I needed to get everything I could as I could not get the windshield forward any further. The rear aluminum trim on the hardtop may extend past the aluminum cockpit trim more than you expect. The rubber seal around the rear edge of the hardtop is quite wide to accommodate the variability in the cars, and as long as the rubber seal sits on the cockpit rail, you are OK, do not worry about the overhang. Lastly, be sure to check the sidescreen and softtop fitment as well. The position of the top, windshield and sidescreens are one big compromise and you have to noodle everything around until you get the best overall fit. Mentally set aside a few days to do this, it took me weeks of weekend work. I found this job required much patience and I had to reduce my expectations of a perfect fit. I know this is highly variable and perhaps you will be luckier than me. On the plus side, the top fits quite well now and looks fabulous. It is really a different experience and extends the driving season for us in the GWN. Bonne chance, Mirek From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca Mon May 3 06:34:21 2010 From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek Sharp) Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 08:34:21 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Windshield Adjustment & Hardtop References: <001501caea6e$501472e0$f03d58a0$@ca> Message-ID: Paul, of course I should have asked what model too. My experience was with a 1959 BT7. That long explanation is useless if you have a convertible! The tops are all date stamped and my top is just 5 months off the build date of my car. From richchrysler at quickclic.net Mon May 3 06:50:28 2010 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 08:50:28 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Windshield Adjustment & Hardtop In-Reply-To: <001501caea6e$501472e0$f03d58a0$@ca> References: <001501caea6e$501472e0$f03d58a0$@ca> Message-ID: Paul, I'd like to assume you're talking about a 6 cylinder roadster??? It's going to be a struggle and a balancing act between the angle of the side screens to the windscreen angle, to the fitting of the hardtop, to the sealing around the hardtop perimeter. Some will almost just drop onto the car (but not often) while most will be a struggle with cheating that will occur that only you will know about! Have fun! Rich -------------------------------------------------- From: "PG" Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2010 11:11 PM To: "'Austin Healey'" Subject: [Healeys] Windshield Adjustment & Hardtop > Hi Listers, > > > > I'm fitting a hardtop on my car...was told by Cape that the front > windshield > may need to be tilted back to fit... > > > > Anybody done this or know how to do it? > > > > Thanks > > Paul > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richchrysler at quickclic.net From glemon at neb.rr.com Mon May 3 08:30:41 2010 From: glemon at neb.rr.com (glemon at neb.rr.com) Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 14:30:41 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] 100/4 BN1 overheating In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20100503143042.4424O.368100.root@hrndva-web07-z01> Jess, as others have stated, there can be a lot of causes for over heating, more details would help the online diagnosis, how quickly does it overheat?, how high doesw the temp guage go?, was the motor recently rebuilt? For example, if the temp pretty much skyrockets up after you start the car it may be blockage or a stuck thermostat, if slowly or only after a long time when idling more likely a radiator capacity issue, if while moving maybe something dragging or putting undue load on the motor. Good Luck, Greg From britishcars at shaw.ca Mon May 3 09:17:49 2010 From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG) Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 08:17:49 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Windshield Adjustment & Hardtop In-Reply-To: References: <001501caea6e$501472e0$f03d58a0$@ca> Message-ID: <001c01caead3$cadef990$609cecb0$@ca> Sorry for the conversion....the car is a 1967 BJ8. All inputs are welcome. Paul -----Original Message----- From: Rich C [mailto:richchrysler at quickclic.net] Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 5:50 AM To: PG; 'Austin Healey' Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windshield Adjustment & Hardtop Paul, I'd like to assume you're talking about a 6 cylinder roadster??? It's going to be a struggle and a balancing act between the angle of the side screens to the windscreen angle, to the fitting of the hardtop, to the sealing around the hardtop perimeter. Some will almost just drop onto the car (but not often) while most will be a struggle with cheating that will occur that only you will know about! Have fun! Rich -------------------------------------------------- From: "PG" Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2010 11:11 PM To: "'Austin Healey'" Subject: [Healeys] Windshield Adjustment & Hardtop > Hi Listers, > > > > I'm fitting a hardtop on my car...was told by Cape that the front > windshield > may need to be tilted back to fit... > > > > Anybody done this or know how to do it? > > > > Thanks > > Paul > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richchrysler at quickclic.net From aon.912808691 at aon.at Mon May 3 10:30:26 2010 From: aon.912808691 at aon.at (Reinhart Rosner (aon)) Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 18:30:26 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] 100/4 BN1 overheating In-Reply-To: <20100503143042.4424O.368100.root@hrndva-web07-z01> References: <20100503143042.4424O.368100.root@hrndva-web07-z01> Message-ID: Jess, I had a lot of problems with overheating on my 100 too, which I have now for more than 10 years. Approximately 8 years without any problem. Even not when being stuck in a traffic jam with 30 deg C outside or driving up the mountains in summer. The temperature never went over 180 deg F (app 85 deg C). Maybe the louvred bonnet did help too. All of a sudden overheating problems started. The engine went that hot, that it began to sputter and later quit working and only could be restarted after letting it cool down. This happened in slow traffic and in the mountains. I checked and fixed one thing after the other: carbs, ignition, radiator, head and exhaust gasket, water pump, thermostat, ... I even exchanged the complete exhaust system. Instead of an electric fan I put a six blade fan in, which did help a little, but did not cure the problem. During the last drive I heard some noise and we found out that it came from a main bearing which destroyed the crankshaft. And while the engine is out we could search for the real cause for the overheating and found out that it came from the rocker gear. A good point from Dave was that something is making the engine work extra hard or something is out of spec. In my engine this was caused by the rocker. But as others stated begin with the easy things. Good luck Reinhart Reinhart Rosner 55 100 BN 1 Vienna - Austria _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/aon.912808691 at aon.at From mgcharlie at comcast.net Mon May 3 11:12:04 2010 From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin) Date: Mon, 03 May 2010 13:12:04 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Windshield Adjustment & Hardtop In-Reply-To: References: <001501caea6e$501472e0$f03d58a0$@ca> Message-ID: <4BDF03E4.8080909@comcast.net> Mirek & Paul, Wow, I'm amazed that things could be that different from one car/hardtop combination to another. My 1960 BT7 with only 14,000 miles from new was purchased with a hardtop by the original owner. The second owner who we bought the car from had never put the hardtop on the car, but since we took the car to fall Hershey to put in the car corral for sale, the easiest way to display the hardtop was on the car. It went right on with no problem, fitting well all around front and back. We did have some fitting issues when putting the side curtains on as did the original owner apparently from the scratches on the aluminum, but after loosening the fasteners on the curtains after they were in place on the car and a minor bit of fiddling, all fits quite well now with no interference anywhere. Now the doors open and close just like a typical family sedan with absolutely nothing bashing into anything. Someone with more knowledge about how things went at the dealer when the cars were new may dispute this, but the way I imagine it when a customer wanted a hardtop, one was selected out of a small inventory or ordered in and paired with the car. I suspect that the dealers, especially in Lancaster, PA, didn't have a large number of hardtops in stock to draw from to find one that fit well. Perhaps it was just luck in this case. Charlie Mirek Sharp wrote: Paul, Not to put you off, but be prepared for a struggle fitting the hardtop. I have had a really hard time getting mine to fit anything close to acceptable. However, I am told it is highly variable, and they fit well on some cars and not on others. I [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] From qualitas.jack at gmail.com Mon May 3 11:18:50 2010 From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman) Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 12:18:50 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Healey vs. MGC engine Message-ID: My son has the MGC in the shop and they claim that the car is sluggish because it doesn't perform like a Healey. The recommendation is to replace the distributor. I have two questions. One, what could go wrong with a distributor that would make the car sluggish I thought the main problem was wear in the shaft that makes the timing impossible to set. What else could it be? The second is more of a statement. From what I have read the MGC engine was a bastardized version of the Healey engine. Heavier and bigger. That means the car *would* be sluggish compared to a Healey. There are no points of comparison as far as power and handling as far as I'm concerned. I'm surprised we didn't hear of Donald Healey rolling on the ground with uncontrollable laughter when it was suggested to badge C as a Healey. To sum up: What could go wrong with the distributor, and am I correct in stating the C would seem sluggish compared to a Healey? Hopefully there are some dual C and 3000 owners on the list that can verify my experience. Thanks as usual, Jack From mgcharlie at comcast.net Mon May 3 11:30:27 2010 From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin) Date: Mon, 03 May 2010 13:30:27 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] W58 on Ebay Message-ID: <4BDF0833.5060908@comcast.net> For those of you near Versailles, KY, check out item #190393558277 on Ebay for a Supra W58 transmission. Buy it now is $155, but reserve could be less or if you are the high bidder, he may deal. [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] From eyera3 at gmail.com Mon May 3 11:50:49 2010 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 10:50:49 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healey vs. MGC engine In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: vacuum advance could be frozen, springs in top plate could be weak could need a tune up. filthy carbs. bad gas, poor timing, mal-adjusted.burnt valves, old tired engine or as stated the car is a pig IMHO. no insult intended to those of you who own one as well as a Healey On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 10:18 AM, Jack Feldman wrote: > My son has the MGC in the shop and they claim that the car is sluggish > because it doesn't perform like a Healey. The recommendation is to replace > the distributor. > > I have two questions. One, what could go wrong with a distributor that > would > make the car sluggish I thought the main problem was wear in the shaft > that > makes the timing impossible to set. What else could it be? > > The second is more of a statement. From what I have read the MGC engine was > a bastardized version of the Healey engine. Heavier and bigger. That means > the car *would* be sluggish compared to a Healey. There are no points of > comparison as far as power and handling as far as I'm concerned. I'm > surprised we didn't hear of Donald Healey rolling on the ground with > uncontrollable laughter when it was suggested to badge C as a Healey. > > To sum up: What could go wrong with the distributor, and am I correct in > stating the C would seem sluggish compared to a Healey? > > Hopefully there are some dual C and 3000 owners on the list that can verify > my experience. > > Thanks as usual, > > > Jack > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/eyera3 at gmail.com > -- I Erbs Portland, OR _______ _______ (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) (_________________________) From mbruce6 at cogeco.ca Mon May 3 12:09:01 2010 From: mbruce6 at cogeco.ca (Mal Bruce) Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 14:09:01 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healey vs. MGC engine References: Message-ID: Hi Jack, As the past owner of 3 "C"s and a few Healeys in good condition I would agree that the engine characteristics are quite different. The "C" has 7 main bearings and doesn't breath too well, consequently it doesn't like to rev quickly, definitely different to a Healey. With the exception of the bore and srtoke there is little in common, the pistons can be interchanged but that is about it I believe. Mal ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jack Feldman" To: Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 1:18 PM Subject: [Healeys] Healey vs. MGC engine > My son has the MGC in the shop and they claim that the car is sluggish > because it doesn't perform like a Healey. The recommendation is to > replace > the distributor. > > I have two questions. One, what could go wrong with a distributor that > would > make the car sluggish I thought the main problem was wear in the shaft > that > makes the timing impossible to set. What else could it be? > > The second is more of a statement. From what I have read the MGC engine > was > a bastardized version of the Healey engine. Heavier and bigger. That means > the car *would* be sluggish compared to a Healey. There are no points of > comparison as far as power and handling as far as I'm concerned. I'm > surprised we didn't hear of Donald Healey rolling on the ground with > uncontrollable laughter when it was suggested to badge C as a Healey. > > To sum up: What could go wrong with the distributor, and am I correct in > stating the C would seem sluggish compared to a Healey? > > Hopefully there are some dual C and 3000 owners on the list that can > verify > my experience. > > Thanks as usual, > > > Jack > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/mbruce6 at cogeco.ca From bispmotala at hotmail.com Mon May 3 13:13:25 2010 From: bispmotala at hotmail.com (bispmotala) Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 21:13:25 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Healey vs. MGC engine In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I am the owner of both an Austin Healey mk3 and a MGC. They are different. First the MGC has a seven bearing crankshaft which makes for more winding and friction losses. Secondly it was the first version of a new engine and the mk3 the last and that benefitted from years of development. The first 100/6 engine was not very responsive either. The Austin Healey engine is heavier than the MGC engine. Thirdly the MGC is higher geared as if a non od Austin Healey is fitted with an od box, which mine is. And don't blame the distributor itself, it needs retiming which I had done by MG Motorsport in the UK and that transformed the middle speed torque. No financial interest and all that. Fix the MGC properly and you end up with a very nice touring car. Good luck Sven Sweden -----Ursprungligt meddelande----- Fren: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Fvr Jack Feldman Skickat: den 3 maj 2010 19:19 Till: healeys at autox.team.net Dmne: [Healeys] Healey vs. MGC engine My son has the MGC in the shop and they claim that the car is sluggish because it doesn't perform like a Healey. The recommendation is to replace the distributor. I have two questions. One, what could go wrong with a distributor that would make the car sluggish I thought the main problem was wear in the shaft that makes the timing impossible to set. What else could it be? The second is more of a statement. From what I have read the MGC engine was a bastardized version of the Healey engine. Heavier and bigger. That means the car *would* be sluggish compared to a Healey. There are no points of comparison as far as power and handling as far as I'm concerned. I'm surprised we didn't hear of Donald Healey rolling on the ground with uncontrollable laughter when it was suggested to badge C as a Healey. To sum up: What could go wrong with the distributor, and am I correct in stating the C would seem sluggish compared to a Healey? Hopefully there are some dual C and 3000 owners on the list that can verify my experience. Thanks as usual, Jack _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/bispmotala at hotmail.com From coudesluijs at chello.nl Mon May 3 13:20:08 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Mon, 03 May 2010 21:20:08 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Healey vs. MGC engine In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BDF21E8.3050801@chello.nl> Things to go wrong in the distributor: weights stuck because of lack of lubrication Weakening springs causing early advance Leaking diafragm of the vacuum unit wear in shaft causing unevenly distibuted ignition I always thought that the AH3000 and MGC3000 engines were different beasts altogether. The MGC handled rather badly being very nose heavy and extremely understeered Kees Oudesluijs NL Jack Feldman wrote: > My son has the MGC in the shop and they claim that the car is sluggish > because it doesn't perform like a Healey. The recommendation is to replace > the distributor. > > I have two questions. One, what could go wrong with a distributor that would > make the car sluggish I thought the main problem was wear in the shaft that > makes the timing impossible to set. What else could it be? > > The second is more of a statement. From what I have read the MGC engine was > a bastardized version of the Healey engine. Heavier and bigger. That means > the car *would* be sluggish compared to a Healey. There are no points of > comparison as far as power and handling as far as I'm concerned. I'm > surprised we didn't hear of Donald Healey rolling on the ground with > uncontrollable laughter when it was suggested to badge C as a Healey. > > To sum up: What could go wrong with the distributor, and am I correct in > stating the C would seem sluggish compared to a Healey? > > Hopefully there are some dual C and 3000 owners on the list that can verify > my experience. > > Thanks as usual, > > > Jack > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.814 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2851 - datum van uitgifte: 05/03/10 08:27:00 From healeyguy at aol.com Mon May 3 14:22:19 2010 From: healeyguy at aol.com (healeyguy at aol.com) Date: Mon, 03 May 2010 16:22:19 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Windshield Adjustment & Hardtop In-Reply-To: <001c01caead3$cadef990$609cecb0$@ca> References: <001c01caead3$cadef990$609cecb0$@ca> Message-ID: <8CCB9157704F846-1A94-8832@webmail-d095.sysops.aol.com> Paul There is going to a big problem if you have to start moving your windshield around on a BJ8. The vent window fit is hard enough without throwing the hard to into the mix. I would be having second thoughts about the new top at this point...... Aloha Perry -----Original Message----- From: PG To: 'Rich C' ; 'Austin Healey' Sent: Mon, May 3, 2010 5:17 am Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windshield Adjustment & Hardtop Sorry for the conversion....the car is a 1967 BJ8. All inputs are welcome. Paul -----Original Message----- From: Rich C [mailto:richchrysler at quickclic.net] Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 5:50 AM To: PG; 'Austin Healey' Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windshield Adjustment & Hardtop Paul, I'd like to assume you're talking about a 6 cylinder roadster??? It's going to be a struggle and a balancing act between the angle of the side screens to the windscreen angle, to the fitting of the hardtop, to the sealing around the hardtop perimeter. Some will almost just drop onto the car (but not often) while most will be a struggle with cheating that will occur that only you will know about! Have fun! Rich -------------------------------------------------- From: "PG" Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2010 11:11 PM To: "'Austin Healey'" Subject: [Healeys] Windshield Adjustment & Hardtop > Hi Listers, > > > > I'm fitting a hardtop on my car...was told by Cape that the front > windshield > may need to be tilted back to fit... > > > > Anybody done this or know how to do it? > > > > Thanks > > Paul > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richchrysler at quickclic.net _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeyguy at aol.com From Healey100M at gmail.com Mon May 3 18:58:24 2010 From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks) Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 20:58:24 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Dealer 100 M kit - carbs Message-ID: Is there any info out there that indicates exactly what carbs would have been included with the period dealer 100 M kit? AUC 6040 X were on most factory 100 M's but is that what was in the "dealer kits"? TIA Randy Randy Hicks www.austinhealey100m.com '56 100 M '55 BN1 Le Mans '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M at gmail.com From cnaarndt at gmail.com Mon May 3 19:47:18 2010 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 18:47:18 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Dealer 100 M kit - carbs In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Randy, Most maybe but definitely not all. The important number was the hand scribed (etched) number below that on the carburetor body, i.e., 6047 and 6053. Too many folks get wrapped around the axle about the carburetor being AUC 6040 X and that's just not the case, there are plenty of factory 100M cars with AUC 6040 AA on the carburetor bodies. Once again the etched numbers are what's important. Typically TR3 Carburetors are AUC 6040 AC bodies, as these can be converted to 100M specifications, I'm doing a set as I write this with original 100M manifolds. NOT so with Jaguar XK140 H6 carburetors, just ask me and I'll tell you. With a little work only the most decerning eye will be able to tell the difference, but there's no attempt to deceive on my part. Cheers, Curt On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 5:58 PM, Randy Hicks wrote: > Is there any info out there that indicates exactly what carbs would have > been > included with the period dealer 100 M kit? > > AUC 6040 X were on most factory 100 M's but is that what was in the "dealer > kits"? > > TIA > > Randy > > Randy Hicks > www.austinhealey100m.com > '56 100 M > '55 BN1 Le Mans > '62 BN7 MkII > '65 BJ8 > '53 MGTD > Healey100M at gmail.com > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/cnaarndt at gmail.com From Healey100M at gmail.com Mon May 3 20:20:23 2010 From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks) Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 22:20:23 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Dealer 100 M kit - carbs In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1BC93780-21FA-4330-8D44-088A5F17694E@gmail.com> Hi Curt, I don't disagree with any of that. But my question is still, what were the carbs that were supplied as part of the Le Mans kit? 6040 X or 6040 AA ? And (now) were they etched with the 6047 & 6053? :-) Someone mentioned AUC 739 ??? Randy On May 3, 2010, at 9:47 PM, Curt/Nancy Arndt wrote: > Randy, > > Most maybe but definitely not all. The important number was the hand scribed (etched) number below that on the carburetor body, i.e., 6047 and 6053. > > Too many folks get wrapped around the axle about the carburetor being AUC 6040 X and that's just not the case, there are plenty of factory 100M cars with AUC 6040 AA on the carburetor bodies. Once again the etched numbers are what's important. > > Typically TR3 Carburetors are AUC 6040 AC bodies, as these can be converted to 100M specifications, I'm doing a set as I write this with original 100M manifolds. NOT so with Jaguar XK140 H6 carburetors, just ask me and I'll tell you. With a little work only the most decerning eye will be able to tell the difference, but there's no attempt to deceive on my part. > > Cheers, > > Curt > > On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 5:58 PM, Randy Hicks wrote: > Is there any info out there that indicates exactly what carbs would have been > included with the period dealer 100 M kit? > > AUC 6040 X were on most factory 100 M's but is that what was in the "dealer > kits"? > > TIA > > Randy > > Randy Hicks > www.austinhealey100m.com > '56 100 M > '55 BN1 Le Mans > '62 BN7 MkII > '65 BJ8 > '53 MGTD > Healey100M at gmail.com > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/cnaarndt at gmail.com From cnaarndt at gmail.com Mon May 3 20:54:06 2010 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 19:54:06 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Dealer 100 M kit - carbs In-Reply-To: <1BC93780-21FA-4330-8D44-088A5F17694E@gmail.com> References: <1BC93780-21FA-4330-8D44-088A5F17694E@gmail.com> Message-ID: Randy, The 6047 and 5053 are what makes the carburetors 100M versions so I don't see getting around this. Once again, IT DOESN'T MATTER what the AUC 6040 suffix is, if the carbs were produced during the period then they should/would have been etched accordingly. Now all we need is definitive proof. Curt On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 7:20 PM, Randy Hicks wrote: > Hi Curt, I don't disagree with any of that. But my question is still, what > were the carbs that were supplied as part of the Le Mans kit? > > 6040 X or 6040 AA ? And (now) were they etched with the 6047 & 6053? :-) > > Someone mentioned AUC 739 ??? > > Randy > > > On May 3, 2010, at 9:47 PM, Curt/Nancy Arndt wrote: > > Randy, > > Most maybe but definitely not all. The important number was the hand > scribed (etched) number below that on the carburetor body, i.e., 6047 and > 6053. > > Too many folks get wrapped around the axle about the carburetor being AUC > 6040 X and that's just not the case, there are plenty of factory 100M cars > with AUC 6040 AA on the carburetor bodies. Once again the etched numbers > are what's important. > > Typically TR3 Carburetors are AUC 6040 AC bodies, as these can be converted > to 100M specifications, I'm doing a set as I write this with original 100M > manifolds. NOT so with Jaguar XK140 H6 carburetors, just ask me and I'll > tell you. With a little work only the most decerning eye will be able to > tell the difference, but there's no attempt to deceive on my part. > > Cheers, > > Curt > > On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 5:58 PM, Randy Hicks wrote: > >> Is there any info out there that indicates exactly what carbs would have >> been >> included with the period dealer 100 M kit? >> >> AUC 6040 X were on most factory 100 M's but is that what was in the >> "dealer >> kits"? >> >> TIA >> >> Randy >> >> Randy Hicks >> www.austinhealey100m.com >> '56 100 M >> '55 BN1 Le Mans >> '62 BN7 MkII >> '65 BJ8 >> '53 MGTD >> Healey100M at gmail.com >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage : >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/cnaarndt at gmail.com From cnaarndt at gmail.com Mon May 3 20:54:38 2010 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 19:54:38 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Dealer 100 M kit - carbs In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Randy, Also the carburetor pistons on the 100M are a unique part number and not the same as the TR3 or those on the standard 100 H4s. Curt On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 6:47 PM, Curt/Nancy Arndt wrote: > Randy, > > Most maybe but definitely not all. The important number was the hand > scribed (etched) number below that on the carburetor body, i.e., 6047 and > 6053. > > Too many folks get wrapped around the axle about the carburetor being AUC > 6040 X and that's just not the case, there are plenty of factory 100M cars > with AUC 6040 AA on the carburetor bodies. Once again the etched numbers > are what's important. > > Typically TR3 Carburetors are AUC 6040 AC bodies, as these can be converted > to 100M specifications, I'm doing a set as I write this with original 100M > manifolds. NOT so with Jaguar XK140 H6 carburetors, just ask me and I'll > tell you. With a little work only the most decerning eye will be able to > tell the difference, but there's no attempt to deceive on my part. > > Cheers, > > Curt > > > On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 5:58 PM, Randy Hicks wrote: > >> Is there any info out there that indicates exactly what carbs would have >> been >> included with the period dealer 100 M kit? >> >> AUC 6040 X were on most factory 100 M's but is that what was in the >> "dealer >> kits"? >> >> TIA >> >> Randy >> >> Randy Hicks >> www.austinhealey100m.com >> '56 100 M >> '55 BN1 Le Mans >> '62 BN7 MkII >> '65 BJ8 >> '53 MGTD >> Healey100M at gmail.com >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage : >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/cnaarndt at gmail.com From frogeye at porterscustom.com Tue May 4 06:51:55 2010 From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter) Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 06:51:55 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Dealer 100 M kit - carbs References: Message-ID: Subject: RE: [Healeys] Dealer 100 M kit - carbs In the SU books, they (SU) published a list of applications (vehicles) that were fitted with such and such a model of carb. I can't find mine (not unusual). Perhaps someone has a copy of this list? Joe Curto? University Motors? It would seem very unlikely that a dealer would stray from the factory recommendation. 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/ From acmiller at mhcable.com Tue May 4 07:19:47 2010 From: acmiller at mhcable.com (allen c miller jr) Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 09:19:47 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 DIESEL Message-ID: <397FCCC4B2F04059806C1BF0034C7485@ACM030> I am helping a friend who just bought a 100 sort out a few issues with SEVERE dieseling and a sticking throttle. Her car is a BN1 converted to BN2 4-speed, and the prior owner mounted a 100-6 top-pedal box to accomodate a hydraulic clutch (presumably a BN4 bellhousing). the throttle linkage was sticking rather severely because the rear brass ball joint casing was hanging up on the original asbestos shielding (the pedal pivot is at the top, and obviously displaces the horizontal linkage a little downward). we've cut away enough of the shielding to eliminate this obstruction, and can set the idle down to 700-800. i had hoped this would kill off the dieseling, but does not. nor does lifting up on the pedal with your toes to assure the throttle is fully back. the dieseling is really bad. you have to engage in 4th and the car wants to drive forward, even when not engine temp is not very high. I have read past threads, and noted several 'usual suspects'... 1. idle speed (not a problem here) 2. choke cable adjustment 3. leaking throttle plate shafts 4. timing 5. too high compression 6. carbon buildup is there an order in which i should check these to rule out contributing factors? are there any other causes of dieseling you've encountered. the engine runs vigorously and has great throttle response. by history from the seller, there was an engine build in the 1970's by his P.O., but we don't know if the head was shaved more than appropriate. if it is a compression issue, would using a tank of CAM2 prove/disprove compression as contributing to the dieseling? if it is, can the problem be solved with having a steel shim made to the shape of a head gasket? are the Dennis Welch steel gaskets thicker so we could lower compression should that be the issue? there is no leakage out the side by the motor number plate, so I don't see a need for one otherwise. allen miller bn2/m From austin.healey at gmail.com Tue May 4 07:49:56 2010 From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock) Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 23:49:56 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Dealer 100 M kit - carbs In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8D188135-8F69-4D10-9259-825EE65D100C@gmail.com> Can't remember the SU numbers, but the principle is the same as Webers. The "BMC" weber is a 45DCOE Type 13. The weber "body" was fitted to a squillion webers. And it is only cast on the weber lid/ top cover, to identify the BMC setup. Dcoe 45 13- that's the only number people remember. And as Joe rightly says - there is more to it to be original that that!!!!! Chris Ex owner of 152199 BN1, with dealer fitted M (cam and carbs) kit, and 12th Austin Healey imported to Australia by Larke Hoskins the Australian distributor, with a racing history including Bathurst 1955. Current custodian of the Black and white car, a triple webered BJ8 www.myaustinhealey.com Sent from my iPhone On 04/05/2010, at 10:51 PM, "Dave Porter" wrote: > Subject: RE: [Healeys] Dealer 100 M kit - carbs > > In the SU books, they (SU) published a list of applications > (vehicles) that > were fitted with such and such a model of carb. I can't find mine (not > unusual). Perhaps someone has a copy of this list? Joe Curto? > University > Motors? > It would seem very unlikely that a dealer would stray from the factory > recommendation. > dave > > frogeye at porterscustom.com > > Porter Customs From austin.healey at gmail.com Tue May 4 08:11:40 2010 From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 00:11:40 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 DIESEL In-Reply-To: <397FCCC4B2F04059806C1BF0034C7485@ACM030> References: <397FCCC4B2F04059806C1BF0034C7485@ACM030> Message-ID: Start with the timing Allen. And use the best (highest octane) fuel Karyn can afford. Chris www.myaustinhealey.com Sent from my iPhone On 04/05/2010, at 11:19 PM, "allen c miller jr" wrote: > I am helping a friend who just bought a 100 sort out a few issues > with SEVERE > dieseling and a sticking throttle. Her car is a BN1 converted to BN2 > 4-speed, > and the prior owner mounted a 100-6 top-pedal box to accomodate a > hydraulic > clutch (presumably a BN4 bellhousing). > > the throttle linkage was sticking rather severely because the rear > brass ball > joint casing was hanging up on the original asbestos shielding (the > pedal > pivot is at the top, and obviously displaces the horizontal linkage > a little > downward). we've cut away enough of the shielding to eliminate this > obstruction, and can set the idle down to 700-800. i had hoped this > would kill > off the dieseling, but does not. nor does lifting up on the pedal > with your > toes to assure the throttle is fully back. > > the dieseling is really bad. you have to engage in 4th and the car > wants to > drive forward, even when not engine temp is not very high. I have > read past > threads, and noted several 'usual suspects'... > > 1. idle speed (not a problem here) > 2. choke cable adjustment > 3. leaking throttle plate shafts > 4. timing > 5. too high compression > 6. carbon buildup > > is there an order in which i should check these to rule out > contributing > factors? are there any other causes of dieseling you've encountered. > > the engine runs vigorously and has great throttle response. by > history from > the seller, there was an engine build in the 1970's by his P.O., but > we don't > know if the head was shaved more than appropriate. if it is a > compression > issue, would using a tank of CAM2 prove/disprove compression as > contributing > to the dieseling? if it is, can the problem be solved with having a > steel shim > made to the shape of a head gasket? are the Dennis Welch steel > gaskets thicker > so we could lower compression should that be the issue? there is no > leakage > out the side by the motor number plate, so I don't see a need for one > otherwise. > > allen miller > bn2/m From coudesluijs at chello.nl Tue May 4 08:17:21 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Tue, 04 May 2010 16:17:21 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 DIESEL In-Reply-To: <397FCCC4B2F04059806C1BF0034C7485@ACM030> References: <397FCCC4B2F04059806C1BF0034C7485@ACM030> Message-ID: <4BE02C71.4030406@chello.nl> Traditional causes for dieseling are: -Engine running to hot, cooling problems, wrong thermostat -wrong stationary mixture leading to carbon build up in cilinder head -low octane fuel -hot spark plugs -cilinder head not properly finished after a rebuild, leaving sharp edges that can glow -to high compression after shaving the cilinder head, thus needing higher octane fuel Kees Oudesluijs NL allen c miller jr wrote: > I am helping a friend who just bought a 100 sort out a few issues with SEVERE > dieseling and a sticking throttle. Her car is a BN1 converted to BN2 4-speed, > and the prior owner mounted a 100-6 top-pedal box to accomodate a hydraulic > clutch (presumably a BN4 bellhousing). > > the throttle linkage was sticking rather severely because the rear brass ball > joint casing was hanging up on the original asbestos shielding (the pedal > pivot is at the top, and obviously displaces the horizontal linkage a little > downward). we've cut away enough of the shielding to eliminate this > obstruction, and can set the idle down to 700-800. i had hoped this would kill > off the dieseling, but does not. nor does lifting up on the pedal with your > toes to assure the throttle is fully back. > > the dieseling is really bad. you have to engage in 4th and the car wants to > drive forward, even when not engine temp is not very high. I have read past > threads, and noted several 'usual suspects'... > > 1. idle speed (not a problem here) > 2. choke cable adjustment > 3. leaking throttle plate shafts > 4. timing > 5. too high compression > 6. carbon buildup > > is there an order in which i should check these to rule out contributing > factors? are there any other causes of dieseling you've encountered. > > the engine runs vigorously and has great throttle response. by history from > the seller, there was an engine build in the 1970's by his P.O., but we don't > know if the head was shaved more than appropriate. if it is a compression > issue, would using a tank of CAM2 prove/disprove compression as contributing > to the dieseling? if it is, can the problem be solved with having a steel shim > made to the shape of a head gasket? are the Dennis Welch steel gaskets thicker > so we could lower compression should that be the issue? there is no leakage > out the side by the motor number plate, so I don't see a need for one > otherwise. > > allen miller > bn2/m > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.814 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2852 - datum van uitgifte: 05/03/10 20:27:00 From ManuelFS at Emparque.pt Tue May 4 08:25:44 2010 From: ManuelFS at Emparque.pt (Manuel Formosinho Sanchez) Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 15:25:44 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Mistery cable connection Message-ID: I need help for the following: the ignition coil for my 1955 BN1 has two white cables connected to one of the terminals and one to the other. Last Sunday I was driving the car and suddenly the engine stopped. No feed from ignition. After disconnecting one of the two white cables the engine restarted again and now is running with one cable disconnected and everything is working well. What is this cable for? Should I try to reconnect it? Thanks Manuel Sanchez From cnaarndt at gmail.com Tue May 4 08:32:57 2010 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 07:32:57 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Dealer 100 M kit - carbs In-Reply-To: <7271ABEE0F3941A58393A9B1250B43DA@oscar> References: <7271ABEE0F3941A58393A9B1250B43DA@oscar> Message-ID: Dave, Randy and all interested listers, The dealers did not make up the 100M kits supplied to Healey 100s in the mid 1950's. These kits would have been made up and specifically supplied to the dealer by either Healey at Warwick or BMC and would have been *manufactured to a set standard*. As such the carburetors would have been H6's with a body number of 6040 which was the standard. I have spoken to Joe Curto at length on this very issue and he gets very frustrated with folks who tell him that their 100M carburetors MUST be AUC 6040 X, First, he's seen plenty of original 100M carburetors with the 6040 AA body. Second he also states that these numbers are NOT what's important, it's the etched number. The differences in the specific carb setup are denoted by the hand etched number below the 6040 number on the carb body, some of which I'll list as follows... The 100M carburetors had all (3) of their unused fast idle cam bosses milled off. The TR3's have all four of them still intact even though only one is ever used. The 100M carburetors had a unique dashpot piston and part number. The linkage setup on the 100M carburetors was mirror image of the TR3 carbs. As such when converting you'll need to use the brass levers from a set of Healey 100 H4 carburetors, The float bowls and tops were different from other carb applications, etc... BTW these hand etched numbers on the 100M carbs all show evidence by the style of numbers that they were all etched by the same person, i.e. very unique 4 and 7 style. Remember there were 640 documented Factory 100Ms that were produced at BMC with the louvered bonnet but supposedly, there were over 1,100 in total which MAY mean that the remaining were Le Mans kits which may or may not have been installed. Good friend Gordon Brockman bought a Le Mans kit for his BN2 in '56 and never installed it. It sat in his Dad's garage until he passed years ago and Gordon has no idea what happened to the complete kit. So if you go to swap meet and you see a set of H6 carbs with Auc 6040 X OR AA on the bodies AND 6047 and 6053 etched on the bodies, good bet they're original. Cheers, Curt On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 5:12 AM, Dave Porter wrote: > In the SU books, they (SU) published a list of applications (vehicles) that > were fitted with such and such a model of carb. I can't find mine (not > unusual). Perhaps someone has a copy of this list? Joe Curto? University > Motors? > It would seem very unlikely that a dealer would stray from the factory > recommendation. > 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 bspidell at comcast.net Tue May 4 08:38:27 2010 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Tue, 04 May 2010 07:38:27 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 DIESEL In-Reply-To: <397FCCC4B2F04059806C1BF0034C7485@ACM030> References: <397FCCC4B2F04059806C1BF0034C7485@ACM030> Message-ID: <4BE03163.2040608@comcast.net> I'd start with a compression test (and check the timing). bs allen c miller jr wrote: > I am helping a friend who just bought a 100 sort out a few issues with SEVERE > dieseling and a sticking throttle. Her car is a BN1 converted to BN2 4-speed, > and the prior owner mounted a 100-6 top-pedal box to accomodate a hydraulic > clutch (presumably a BN4 bellhousing). > > the throttle linkage was sticking rather severely because the rear brass ball > joint casing was hanging up on the original asbestos shielding (the pedal > pivot is at the top, and obviously displaces the horizontal linkage a little > downward). we've cut away enough of the shielding to eliminate this > obstruction, and can set the idle down to 700-800. i had hoped this would kill > off the dieseling, but does not. nor does lifting up on the pedal with your > toes to assure the throttle is fully back. > > the dieseling is really bad. you have to engage in 4th and the car wants to > drive forward, even when not engine temp is not very high. I have read past > threads, and noted several 'usual suspects'... > > 1. idle speed (not a problem here) > 2. choke cable adjustment > 3. leaking throttle plate shafts > 4. timing > 5. too high compression > 6. carbon buildup > > is there an order in which i should check these to rule out contributing > factors? are there any other causes of dieseling you've encountered. > > the engine runs vigorously and has great throttle response. by history from > the seller, there was an engine build in the 1970's by his P.O., but we don't > know if the head was shaved more than appropriate. if it is a compression > issue, would using a tank of CAM2 prove/disprove compression as contributing > to the dieseling? if it is, can the problem be solved with having a steel shim > made to the shape of a head gasket? are the Dennis Welch steel gaskets thicker > so we could lower compression should that be the issue? there is no leakage > out the side by the motor number plate, so I don't see a need for one > otherwise. > > allen miller > bn2/m > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/bspidell at comcast.net > > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Tue May 4 09:45:36 2010 From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock) Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 08:45:36 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Mistery cable connection In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Are you sure of the wire color. There is 2 white wires. One is the feed from the ignition switch the other goes to the fuel pump. Then there are two white/ black wires, one goes to the distributor points, the other goes to the battery cut off switch. You probably have disconnected the white/black wire the goes to the batterey switch. Look under the car and see if you have pinched the harness in one of the harness clamps under the car. You also can disconnect the white/black wire connector at the firewall behind the intake manifold and try to start the car. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On May 4, 2010, at 7:25 AM, Manuel Formosinho Sanchez wrote: > I need help for the following: the ignition coil for my 1955 BN1 > has two white > cables connected to one of the terminals and one to the other. Last > Sunday I > was driving the car and suddenly the engine stopped. No feed from > ignition. > After disconnecting one of the two white cables the engine > restarted again and > now is running with one cable disconnected and everything is > working well. > What is this cable for? Should I try to reconnect it? > > Thanks > > Manuel Sanchez > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ > healeydoc at sbcglobal.net From bluehealey at googlemail.com Tue May 4 12:29:52 2010 From: bluehealey at googlemail.com (Alan Bromfield) Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 19:29:52 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Diesel Message-ID: Too big so re-sent........... Allen and Team Are you sure this is dieseling? It sounds like you still have a spark after switching off. Strange but true - if you have a short circuit across the warning light the generator can continue to energise the coil. Take the warning light bulb out and try again AlanB - iPhone message. allen c miller jr wrote: the dieseling is really bad. you have to engage in 4th and the car wants to drive forward, even when not engine temp is not very high. ___________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \____1957-BN4____/ _______) (_________________________) From ruvino at ripnet.com Tue May 4 15:08:13 2010 From: ruvino at ripnet.com (Dr. C. Rubino) Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 17:08:13 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] tires Message-ID: <5150AC0270D743DBBE5F0E4FC52682B9@RubinoPC> anybody out there have experience with kumho tires, good or bad. Thanks Carl BN-4(L) From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue May 4 16:01:58 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 06:01:58 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 DIESEL In-Reply-To: <397FCCC4B2F04059806C1BF0034C7485@ACM030> References: <397FCCC4B2F04059806C1BF0034C7485@ACM030> Message-ID: Allen - You'd have to shave a lot off the 100 block to get that much dieseling. Unlikely but check compression, if up around 180+ or so, then the block is shaved. I'd focus on spark, something is keeping the coil on I think. Alan On 5/4/10, allen c miller jr wrote: > I am helping a friend who just bought a 100 sort out a few issues with > SEVERE > dieseling and a sticking throttle. Her car is a BN1 converted to BN2 > 4-speed, > and the prior owner mounted a 100-6 top-pedal box to accomodate a hydraulic > clutch (presumably a BN4 bellhousing). > > the throttle linkage was sticking rather severely because the rear brass > ball > joint casing was hanging up on the original asbestos shielding (the pedal > pivot is at the top, and obviously displaces the horizontal linkage a little > downward). we've cut away enough of the shielding to eliminate this > obstruction, and can set the idle down to 700-800. i had hoped this would > kill > off the dieseling, but does not. nor does lifting up on the pedal with your > toes to assure the throttle is fully back. > > the dieseling is really bad. you have to engage in 4th and the car wants to > drive forward, even when not engine temp is not very high. I have read past > threads, and noted several 'usual suspects'... > > 1. idle speed (not a problem here) > 2. choke cable adjustment > 3. leaking throttle plate shafts > 4. timing > 5. too high compression > 6. carbon buildup > > is there an order in which i should check these to rule out contributing > factors? are there any other causes of dieseling you've encountered. > > the engine runs vigorously and has great throttle response. by history from > the seller, there was an engine build in the 1970's by his P.O., but we > don't > know if the head was shaved more than appropriate. if it is a compression > issue, would using a tank of CAM2 prove/disprove compression as contributing > to the dieseling? if it is, can the problem be solved with having a steel > shim > made to the shape of a head gasket? are the Dennis Welch steel gaskets > thicker > so we could lower compression should that be the issue? there is no leakage > out the side by the motor number plate, so I don't see a need for one > otherwise. > > allen miller > bn2/m > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From rkorn at simnet.is Tue May 4 16:51:26 2010 From: rkorn at simnet.is (Richard Korn) Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 22:51:26 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] tires References: <5150AC0270D743DBBE5F0E4FC52682B9@RubinoPC> Message-ID: I put Kuhmo4s from Hendrix on my BN2 in 2007 and have had a great ride and no problems in over 3000 miles. Richard BN2 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dr. C. Rubino" To: "healeylist" Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 9:08 PM Subject: [Healeys] tires > anybody out there have experience with kumho tires, good or bad. > > Thanks > > Carl > BN-4(L) > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/rkorn at simnet.is From pryner at verizon.net Tue May 4 16:58:57 2010 From: pryner at verizon.net (Peter Ryner) Date: Tue, 04 May 2010 18:58:57 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] tires In-Reply-To: <5150AC0270D743DBBE5F0E4FC52682B9@RubinoPC> References: <5150AC0270D743DBBE5F0E4FC52682B9@RubinoPC> Message-ID: <4EE223A95D804055A54FFEFEECCB76E5@PetePC> We purchased a '99 SL 500 two years ago with Kumho's installed. They got out of balance very quickly and act like the old nylon tires. They seem to get flat spots when sitting for a day or two. The vibration will eventually work out but they still seem to get out of balance frequently. We live in Florida so I have no experience in snow and very little in the rain. Personally I wouldn't purchase them after this experience. Pete ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dr. C. Rubino" To: "healeylist" Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 5:08 PM Subject: [Healeys] tires > anybody out there have experience with kumho tires, good or bad. > > Thanks > > Carl > BN-4(L) From rpschauss at gmail.com Tue May 4 17:10:12 2010 From: rpschauss at gmail.com (Peter Schauss) Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 19:10:12 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] tires In-Reply-To: <5150AC0270D743DBBE5F0E4FC52682B9@RubinoPC> Message-ID: <4be0a955.8dd6e70a.2c96.ffff9b42@mx.google.com> I put them on my BJ7 last fall at the recommendation of Allen Hendrix. The look good on the car and seem to handle all right. I have only put a few hundred miles on mine however. HTH, 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 Dr. C. Rubino > Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 5:08 PM > To: healeylist > Subject: [Healeys] tires > > anybody out there have experience with kumho tires, good or bad. > > Thanks > > Carl > BN-4(L) > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/rpschauss at gmail.com From greylinn at ozemail.com.au Tue May 4 17:13:46 2010 From: greylinn at ozemail.com.au (Peter Linn) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 09:13:46 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] tires In-Reply-To: References: <5150AC0270D743DBBE5F0E4FC52682B9@RubinoPC> Message-ID: <8FC29E18F53B4639921B497F839C2BDC@PeterPC> G'day Carl I've had Kumho 656/658 185/80R15 on my BN1 coupe for 7 years, and now have Solus KH15 185/65/R15 on my V6 engined BN1. I've found them very good both wear and ride-wise, and they're cheap (A$120.00 here)! Cheers Peter Brisbane Oz BN1 Ward Spl coupe BN1 GM V6 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Korn" To: "Dr. C. Rubino" ; "healeylist" Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 8:51 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] tires >I put Kuhmo4s from Hendrix on my BN2 in 2007 and have had a great ride and >no problems in over 3000 miles. > > Richard > BN2 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dr. C. Rubino" > To: "healeylist" > Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 9:08 PM > Subject: [Healeys] tires > > >> anybody out there have experience with kumho tires, good or bad. >> >> Thanks >> >> Carl >> BN-4(L) From RonFineEsq at earthlink.net Tue May 4 17:39:06 2010 From: RonFineEsq at earthlink.net (Ron Fine) Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 16:39:06 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] tires References: <5150AC0270D743DBBE5F0E4FC52682B9@RubinoPC> Message-ID: <14B66022E128470ABD07EB372DADA807@XPS400> I have them on my MGB and think they are just fine for normal street driving. Price was cheap. Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dr. C. Rubino" To: "healeylist" Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 2:08 PM Subject: [Healeys] tires > anybody out there have experience with kumho tires, good or bad. > > Thanks > > Carl > BN-4(L) > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ronfineesq at earthlink.net From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com Tue May 4 17:40:20 2010 From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins ) Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 23:40:20 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] tires Message-ID: I have Kumhos on my LS430 Lexus and no issue. I am on my second set on my 89 Turbo Porsche which I have over 1000 track miles and no issue. ------Original Message------ From: Peter Ryner To: ruvino at ripnet.com To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] tires Sent: May 4, 2010 17:58 We purchased a '99 SL 500 two years ago with Kumho's installed. They got out of balance very quickly and act like the old nylon tires. They seem to get flat spots when sitting for a day or two. The vibration will eventually work out but they still seem to get out of balance frequently. We live in Florida so I have no experience in snow and very little in the rain. Personally I wouldn't purchase them after this experience. Pete ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dr. C. Rubino" To: "healeylist" Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 5:08 PM Subject: [Healeys] tires > anybody out there have experience with kumho tires, good or bad. > > Thanks > > Carl > BN-4(L) _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From bighealey3k at aim.com Tue May 4 17:43:30 2010 From: bighealey3k at aim.com (bighealey3k at aim.com) Date: Tue, 04 May 2010 19:43:30 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Red Healey in AAA TripTik Message-ID: <8CCB9FABC5113E3-624-29C9@webmail-d047.sysops.aol.com> I just noticed on the back cover of a AAA TripTik, I had made up a couple of weeks ago here in the Atlanta area, a picture of a red early model Healey with a creased hood (bonnet). It is being driven (LHD & on the right side of road) down a coastal highway with a large body of water on the left side of the picture. It has a driver's side mirror on the fender about a foot and a half or so forward of the windshield (if there is a RH mirror it is hidden by the windshield post), a black interior, a wood rimmed steering wheel, with the top (hood) down and the passenger seat back is pushed forward for the photographer to stand behind or sit on the rear shroud to take the picture above the line of the windshield. Can only see the drivers hands and part of the forearms. If it is a "Left Coaster", they are driving north or a "Right Coaster" they are driving south if taken in North America. The right side of the road has a vegetation covered dune or berm along side of it. The page doesn't have any identifying numbers on it for a reference like the rest of the pages do. The page is promoting the benefits of using AAA trip services. Could it be anyone on the list we know? Larry '67 BJ8 From ah3000me at gmail.com Tue May 4 18:16:29 2010 From: ah3000me at gmail.com (Tom) Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 20:16:29 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] tires In-Reply-To: <5150AC0270D743DBBE5F0E4FC52682B9@RubinoPC> References: <5150AC0270D743DBBE5F0E4FC52682B9@RubinoPC> Message-ID: I have a 5-year old set on our Acura and a 2 year-old set on my 3000. Very happy with them, and very reasonably priced. - Tom On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 5:08 PM, Dr. C. Rubino wrote: > anybody out there have experience with kumho tires, good or bad. > > Thanks > > Carl > BN-4(L) > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ah3000me at gmail.com From sbyers at ec.rr.com Tue May 4 18:44:25 2010 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 17:44:25 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] tires In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <009801caebec$1c6ac910$55405b30$@rr.com> I've had Kumhos from Hendrix on my BJ8 since 2007 and 18K miles. I've been very happy with the ride, performance, and wear so far. Flat spotting has not been a problem for me. Unfortunately, Hendrix says he can't get the Kumhos anymore. Apparently, they are no longer being manufactured in 165 size. Vredesteins are what he is selling now. 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 Collins Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 4:40 PM To: Peter Ryner ; ruvino at ripnet.com ; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] tires I have Kumhos on my LS430 Lexus and no issue. I am on my second set on my 89 Turbo Porsche which I have over 1000 track miles and no issue. ------Original Message------ From: Peter Ryner To: ruvino at ripnet.com To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] tires Sent: May 4, 2010 17:58 We purchased a '99 SL 500 two years ago with Kumho's installed. They got out of balance very quickly and act like the old nylon tires. They seem to get flat spots when sitting for a day or two. The vibration will eventually work out but they still seem to get out of balance frequently. We live in Florida so I have no experience in snow and very little in the rain. Personally I wouldn't purchase them after this experience. Pete ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dr. C. Rubino" To: "healeylist" Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 5:08 PM Subject: [Healeys] tires > anybody out there have experience with kumho tires, good or bad. > > Thanks > > Carl > BN-4(L) _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/sbyers at ec.rr.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.814 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2852 - Release Date: 05/03/10 23:27:00 From tomfelts at windstream.net Tue May 4 19:38:00 2010 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts) Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 20:38:00 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] tires In-Reply-To: <4be0a955.8dd6e70a.2c96.ffff9b42@mx.google.com> Message-ID: <20100504203800.VXCPT.1767725.root@ispmxfep10-z01> I've had them on my Spitfire for 5 or 6 years and am happy with them. tom ---- Peter Schauss wrote: ============= I put them on my BJ7 last fall at the recommendation of Allen Hendrix. The look good on the car and seem to handle all right. I have only put a few hundred miles on mine however. HTH, 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 Dr. C. Rubino > Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 5:08 PM > To: healeylist > Subject: [Healeys] tires > > anybody out there have experience with kumho tires, good or bad. > > Thanks > > Carl > BN-4(L) > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/rpschauss at gmail.com _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tomfelts at windstream.net From tomfelts at windstream.net Tue May 4 19:42:36 2010 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts) Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 20:42:36 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] tires In-Reply-To: <009801caebec$1c6ac910$55405b30$@rr.com> Message-ID: <20100504204236.1PJXC.1767904.root@ispmxfep10-z01> And Vredestines are great looking, handling and riding tires. Have them on the Healey and the E-Type. tom ---- BJ8 Healeys wrote: ============= I've had Kumhos from Hendrix on my BJ8 since 2007 and 18K miles. I've been very happy with the ride, performance, and wear so far. Flat spotting has not been a problem for me. Unfortunately, Hendrix says he can't get the Kumhos anymore. Apparently, they are no longer being manufactured in 165 size. Vredesteins are what he is selling now. 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 Collins Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 4:40 PM To: Peter Ryner ; ruvino at ripnet.com ; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] tires I have Kumhos on my LS430 Lexus and no issue. I am on my second set on my 89 Turbo Porsche which I have over 1000 track miles and no issue. ------Original Message------ From: Peter Ryner To: ruvino at ripnet.com To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] tires Sent: May 4, 2010 17:58 We purchased a '99 SL 500 two years ago with Kumho's installed. They got out of balance very quickly and act like the old nylon tires. They seem to get flat spots when sitting for a day or two. The vibration will eventually work out but they still seem to get out of balance frequently. We live in Florida so I have no experience in snow and very little in the rain. Personally I wouldn't purchase them after this experience. Pete ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dr. C. Rubino" To: "healeylist" Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 5:08 PM Subject: [Healeys] tires > anybody out there have experience with kumho tires, good or bad. > > Thanks > > Carl > BN-4(L) _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/sbyers at ec.rr.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.814 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2852 - Release Date: 05/03/10 23:27:00 _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tomfelts at windstream.net From thehartnetts at earthlink.net Tue May 4 21:09:53 2010 From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett) Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 20:09:53 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Red Healey in AAA TripTik In-Reply-To: <8CCB9FABC5113E3-624-29C9@webmail-d047.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CCB9FABC5113E3-624-29C9@webmail-d047.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: Larry: That picture is evidently a 'stock' photo available for public use. It has popped up several times and was discussed on The List several years ago. It appeared in 2007 as a left hand drive Healey in an ad from Sodi Scientifica, and, with photo flipped, as a right hand drive Healey in an article from AOL Money and Finance. (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 4:43 PM Subject: [Healeys] Red Healey in AAA TripTik >I just noticed on the back cover of a AAA TripTik, I had made up a couple >of > weeks ago here in the Atlanta area, a picture of a red early model Healey > with > a creased hood (bonnet). It is being driven (LHD & on the right side of > road) > down a coastal highway with a large body of water on the left side of the > picture. It has a driver's side mirror on the fender about a foot and a > half > or so forward of the windshield (if there is a RH mirror it is hidden by > the > windshield post), a black interior, a wood rimmed steering wheel, with the > top > (hood) down and the passenger seat back is pushed forward for the > photographer > to stand behind or sit on the rear shroud to take the picture above the > line > of the windshield. Can only see the drivers hands and part of the > forearms. > If it is a "Left Coaster", they are driving north or a "Right Coaster" > they > are driving south if taken in North America. The right side of the road > has a > vegetation covered dune or berm along side of it. The page doesn't have > any > identifying numbers on it for a reference like the rest of the pages do. > The > page is promoting the benefits of using AAA trip services. Could it be > anyone > on the list we know? > > Larry > '67 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ From mkgoodman at att.net Tue May 4 21:24:54 2010 From: mkgoodman at att.net (Mark Goodman) Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 23:24:54 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Khumo Tires Message-ID: <000801caec02$892f7940$9b8e6bc0$@net> I have put at least 5 sets of Khumo tires on my cars ( including my Daughter and Son's cars ) over the past 5 years and have been very pleased with the performance and especially the price. They give you the best "bang for your buck" for well performing street tires. My current daily driver came with Sport Pilot run flat tires that are great on dry pavement, but worthless in snow. I recommend them to anyone looking for a great set of tires. Mark 66BJ8 35503 www.austinhealeyessence.com From e-wilkins at cox.net Tue May 4 22:15:54 2010 From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins) Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 21:15:54 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Red Healey in AAA TripTik In-Reply-To: References: <8CCB9FABC5113E3-624-29C9@webmail-d047.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <86ECC42E-9530-4952-9EA8-9AD44345AF5C@cox.net> Yes, that car is on istock. http://tinyurl.com/2bqzu8h I can't find the version with the driver inside... they must have bought it down. Wilko On May 4, 2010, at 8:09 PM, Len and/or Marge Hartnett wrote: > Larry: That picture is evidently a 'stock' photo available for > public use. It has popped up several times and was discussed on The > List several years ago. It appeared in 2007 as a left hand drive > Healey in an ad from Sodi Scientifica, and, with photo flipped, as a > right hand drive Healey in an article from AOL Money and Finance. > > (The Other) Len > Vacaville, CA, USA > 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: > To: > Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 4:43 PM > Subject: [Healeys] Red Healey in AAA TripTik From ManuelFS at Emparque.pt Wed May 5 01:43:40 2010 From: ManuelFS at Emparque.pt (Manuel Formosinho Sanchez) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 08:43:40 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] BN1 brakes Message-ID: On intensive use the brakes of my 1955 BN1 get hot very quickly, the brake pedal becomes very hard and the car does not stop. Is this a common problem? Is there a solution? Thanks Manuel Sanchez From coudesluijs at chello.nl Wed May 5 03:09:22 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Wed, 05 May 2010 11:09:22 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] BN1 brakes In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BE135C2.3020101@chello.nl> This is classic brake fade. The brake lining sort of melts creating a lubricant for the braking surface with no friction resulting. Have the linings replaced with asbestos containing (if you still can) material suitable for fast road driving. If you have disc brakes, change the pads to EBC Green or Red stuff pads or other pads suitable for fast road driving. Kees Oudesluijs NL Manuel Formosinho Sanchez wrote: > On intensive use the brakes of my 1955 BN1 get hot very quickly, the brake > pedal becomes very hard and the car does not stop. Is this a common problem? > Is there a solution? > > Thanks > > Manuel Sanchez > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.814 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2852 - datum van uitgifte: 05/03/10 20:27:00 From healey.nut at gmail.com Wed May 5 04:14:29 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 18:14:29 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] BN1 brakes In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Manuel - I would highly recommend flushing your brake system and then replacing your rubber brake hoses. Braking on the 100 is not as good as a disc braked car, but it is still sufficient for a road vehicle. Alan On 5/5/10, Manuel Formosinho Sanchez wrote: > On intensive use the brakes of my 1955 BN1 get hot very quickly, the brake > pedal becomes very hard and the car does not stop. Is this a common problem? > Is there a solution? > > Thanks > > Manuel Sanchez > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From sbyers at ec.rr.com Wed May 5 05:31:23 2010 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 04:31:23 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] tires In-Reply-To: <4BE131A8.4030004@chello.nl> References: <20100504204236.1PJXC.1767904.root@ispmxfep10-z01> <4BE131A8.4030004@chello.nl> Message-ID: <001501caec46$7dcb9400$7962bc00$@rr.com> Whatever tires you get from Hendrix, he will balance them properly when he does the mounting. If he can't balance them, he won't sell them to you. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA -----Original Message----- From: Oudesluys [mailto:coudesluijs at chello.nl] Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 1:52 AM To: Tom Felts Cc: BJ8 Healeys; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] tires Beware of the Vredesteins. They can have balancing issues in the sizes suitable for the AH's and TR6's. Appaerantly because of not properly laid cords or something to that effect. I have seen quite a lot of these tires with barely noticable bumps on their sides, where the owner of the car complained about not being able to get the wheels properly balanced. Kees Oudesluijs NL From bj7ah at acanac.net Wed May 5 05:57:58 2010 From: bj7ah at acanac.net (Heal;ey) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 07:57:58 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] tires In-Reply-To: <5150AC0270D743DBBE5F0E4FC52682B9@RubinoPC> References: <5150AC0270D743DBBE5F0E4FC52682B9@RubinoPC> Message-ID: <8B9A9134A14B4455A21280218DB699FE@robltPC> They work great I had them on my car for 4 years now and no problems Bob 1963 BJ7 -------------------------------------------------- From: "Dr. C. Rubino" Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 5:08 PM To: "healeylist" Subject: [Healeys] tires > anybody out there have experience with kumho tires, good or bad. > > Thanks > > Carl > BN-4(L) > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/bj7ah at acanac.net From TimWardUK at aol.com Wed May 5 06:02:59 2010 From: TimWardUK at aol.com (TimWardUK at aol.com) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 08:02:59 EDT Subject: [Healeys] BN1 brakes Message-ID: <2c94d.3a52226f.3912b873@aol.com> I recently had a similar problem on my Mk1 Sprite. What it turned out to be was the piston in the Master Cylinder not having enough movement in the return so that the pressure in the pipes could be released through the pressure release hole. By adjusting the movement of the brake piston the problem went away. The car is not stopping because your drums have overheated. The opposite would be the case if you had disk brakes, which is what I have, and my front Brakes just locked solid. Very disconcerting! Tim BJ8 1967 Frogeye 1959 Tim Ward Warwick House 12 Mill Road Kislingbury NN7 4BB Tel: 07855 388 751 _www.sixsigmaworks.co.uk_ (http://www.sixsigmaworks.co.uk/) _www.shuttermagic.co.uk_ (http://www.shuttermagic.co.uk/) In a message dated 05/05/2010 11:33:55 GMT Daylight Time, healey.nut at gmail.com writes: Manuel - I would highly recommend flushing your brake system and then replacing your rubber brake hoses. Braking on the 100 is not as good as a disc braked car, but it is still sufficient for a road vehicle. Alan On 5/5/10, Manuel Formosinho Sanchez wrote: > On intensive use the brakes of my 1955 BN1 get hot very quickly, the brake > pedal becomes very hard and the car does not stop. Is this a common problem? > Is there a solution? > > Thanks > > Manuel Sanchez > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/timwarduk at aol.com From bspidell at comcast.net Wed May 5 07:46:10 2010 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Wed, 05 May 2010 06:46:10 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Ugh Message-ID: <4BE176A2.8080006@comcast.net> Wonder what this'll do to our Healeys. I've probably run 10% gasahol through my BJ8-you never really know what's coming out of the pump--and survived, but the 'run too hot' part concerns me. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/05/business/energy-environment/05ethanol.html?hpw -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From coudesluijs at chello.nl Wed May 5 08:44:18 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Wed, 05 May 2010 16:44:18 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Ugh In-Reply-To: <4BE176A2.8080006@comcast.net> References: <4BE176A2.8080006@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4BE18442.3000106@chello.nl> No problem. You do not have an oxygen sensor in your Healey to weaken the mixture. The car runs on good old carbs without any electronics. Adjusting the mixture by screwing up or down the needle in the SU's will all that is neccesary if at all. The main problem is a higher accidity of exhaust gasses causing havoc on mild steel exhausts. This can also be a problem on pistons, rings and bores if the car is used a lot on short trips were the engine does not heat up fully. I ran 100% ethanol cars in the late 70's in experiments with existing cars that had modifications to the carbs (mainly jetting) and ignition. In this program we had cars running on natural gas, LPG, petrol and ethanol. In the end the 100% ethanol caused to much problems for existing cars, natural gas was to expensive and bothersome to store so only petrol (later mixed with a certain amount of ethanol) and LPG remained practical as they had done so before. Kees Oudesluijs NL Bob Spidell wrote: > Wonder what this'll do to our Healeys. I've probably run 10% gasahol > through my BJ8-you never really know what's coming out of the > pump--and survived, but the 'run too hot' part concerns me. > > http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/05/business/energy-environment/05ethanol.html?hpw > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.814 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2854 - datum van uitgifte: 05/04/10 20:27:00 From mgcharlie at comcast.net Wed May 5 09:17:20 2010 From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin) Date: Wed, 05 May 2010 11:17:20 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Ugh In-Reply-To: <4BE18442.3000106@chello.nl> References: <4BE176A2.8080006@comcast.net> <4BE18442.3000106@chello.nl> Message-ID: <4BE18C00.80703@comcast.net> Kees, Is it fairly common in The Netherlands to have cars running on LPG? The reason that I ask is that several years ago a Dutch vintage Volvo club was here in the US to tour across the country for several months. Some friends and I met up with them early in the tour in Gettysburg, PA. Most all of these car were equipped to run on LPG and most had to convert back to gasoline to do the tour here. These were Volvos from the late '50s & '60s generally which had SU carbs. One of the things that I wondered is where they hid the tanks for the LPG if they also had the original gasoline tank too. Charlie Oudesluys wrote: > No problem. You do not have an oxygen sensor in your Healey to weaken > the mixture. The car runs on good old carbs without any electronics. > Adjusting the mixture by screwing up or down the needle in the SU's > will all that is neccesary if at all. > The main problem is a higher accidity of exhaust gasses causing havoc > on mild steel exhausts. This can also be a problem on pistons, rings > and bores if the car is used a lot on short trips were the engine does > not heat up fully. > I ran 100% ethanol cars in the late 70's in experiments with existing > cars that had modifications to the carbs (mainly jetting) and > ignition. In this program we had cars running on natural gas, LPG, > petrol and ethanol. In the end the 100% ethanol caused to much > problems for existing cars, natural gas was to expensive and > bothersome to store so only petrol (later mixed with a certain amount > of ethanol) and LPG remained practical as they had done so before. > Kees Oudesluijs > NL > > > Bob Spidell wrote: >> Wonder what this'll do to our Healeys. I've probably run 10% gasahol >> through my BJ8-you never really know what's coming out of the >> pump--and survived, but the 'run too hot' part concerns me. >> >> http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/05/business/energy-environment/05ethanol.html?hpw >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. >> Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com Versie: 9.0.814 / Virusdatabase: >> 271.1.1/2854 - datum van uitgifte: 05/04/10 20:27:00 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/mgcharlie at comcast.net [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] From ah3000me at gmail.com Wed May 5 09:55:09 2010 From: ah3000me at gmail.com (Tom) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 11:55:09 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Ugh In-Reply-To: <4BE176A2.8080006@comcast.net> References: <4BE176A2.8080006@comcast.net> Message-ID: Aiyiyi... once again, the laws of Congress are about to collide with the laws of physics. Our modern cars are getting poorer gas mileage with 10% alcohol, which means they're putting our more CO2. Anybody see a problem here? It's bad for the cars, bad for the environment. The only winners are big agri-businesses which are pushing this. - Tom On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 9:46 AM, Bob Spidell wrote: > Wonder what this'll do to our Healeys. I've probably run 10% gasahol > through my BJ8-you never really know what's coming out of the pump--and > survived, but the 'run too hot' part concerns me. > > http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/05/business/energy-environment/05ethanol.html? hpw > > > -- > ******************************************************************* > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net > > ******************************************************************* > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ah3000me at gmail.com From coudesluijs at chello.nl Wed May 5 11:12:38 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Wed, 05 May 2010 19:12:38 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] LPG In-Reply-To: <4BE18C00.80703@comcast.net> References: <4BE176A2.8080006@comcast.net> <4BE18442.3000106@chello.nl> <4BE18C00.80703@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4BE1A706.3070001@chello.nl> Charlie Baldwin wrote: > Kees, > Is it fairly common in The Netherlands to have cars running on LPG? > The reason that I ask is that several years ago a Dutch vintage Volvo > club was here in the US to tour across the country for several > months. Some friends and I met up with them early in the tour in > Gettysburg, PA. Most all of these car were equipped to run on LPG and > most had to convert back to gasoline to do the tour here. These were > Volvos from the late '50s & '60s generally which had SU carbs. > One of the things that I wondered is where they hid the tanks for the > LPG if they also had the original gasoline tank too. > Charlie From coudesluijs at chello.nl Wed May 5 11:48:32 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Wed, 05 May 2010 19:48:32 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Ugh In-Reply-To: <4BE18C00.80703@comcast.net> References: <4BE176A2.8080006@comcast.net> <4BE18442.3000106@chello.nl> <4BE18C00.80703@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4BE1AF70.1040106@chello.nl> Charlie, LPG was very popular here on large cars in the 50's-80's after which a decline set in. The LPG installation was difficult and expensive to adapt to modern fuel injection controlled by computer and oxygen sensor. At some time about 20% of the cars were running on LPG, now it is less than 5%. I still run my old Landrover SIII on LPG. Often the tanks are hidden in the spare wheel well, however this is rather unpractical as the capacity is not very high. Mainly the tanks are the 60 or 80 liters variety hidden in the boot. The old Volvo engine was very suitable to convert to LPG. Kees Oudesluijs Charlie Baldwin wrote: > Kees, > Is it fairly common in The Netherlands to have cars running on LPG? > The reason that I ask is that several years ago a Dutch vintage Volvo > club was here in the US to tour across the country for several > months. Some friends and I met up with them early in the tour in > Gettysburg, PA. Most all of these car were equipped to run on LPG and > most had to convert back to gasoline to do the tour here. These were > Volvos from the late '50s & '60s generally which had SU carbs. > One of the things that I wondered is where they hid the tanks for the > LPG if they also had the original gasoline tank too. > Charlie From coll44 at msn.com Wed May 5 11:58:44 2010 From: coll44 at msn.com (TERRY COLL) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 13:58:44 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] tires In-Reply-To: <5150AC0270D743DBBE5F0E4FC52682B9@RubinoPC> References: <5150AC0270D743DBBE5F0E4FC52682B9@RubinoPC> Message-ID: Karl, I just put Kumhos on my BJ8 and really like them. I had Hendrix Wire Wheels do the mounting, balancing and truing of the wheels and it all worked out fine. Terry Coll '64 BJ8 > From: ruvino at ripnet.com > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 17:08:13 -0400 > Subject: [Healeys] tires > > anybody out there have experience with kumho tires, good or bad. > > Thanks > > Carl > BN-4(L) > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coll44 at msn.com _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar&ocid=PID283 26::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5 From ampole at hotmail.com Wed May 5 12:33:54 2010 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 18:33:54 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] bj8 window glass / door rubber seal Message-ID: Guys Anyone have trouble with the new rubber seal that is clipped to the chrome top. I wound down my window yesterday and noticed that as you wind the glass down the rubber peels down and bend back on it self downwards, this is okay until the window is wound back up and the rubber graps the glass causing me to break a nylon runner - doh! Luckily I still had a nylon block and changed it last night (dam new glass and rubber seal / u channel was difficult to get off). On reinstalling the window (without the outer rubber seal and chrome top) it goes up and down like a dream. Question : has any one shaved a couple of millimeters off the depth of the seal so there is not so much pressure on the glass causing it to bind and bend in on itself? and did it work? just when I thought I was nearly finished. And thanks Rich C for the help the karvel carpet and seats do look the dogs do dars (even though I say it myself). cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/197222280/direct/01/ We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us now From ampole at hotmail.com Wed May 5 12:36:58 2010 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 18:36:58 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] tires In-Reply-To: References: <5150AC0270D743DBBE5F0E4FC52682B9@RubinoPC>, Message-ID: I can second the Vredstein's, decided to buy a new set of MWS 15" painted standard wheels and went for the vredsteins. Nice looking classic tread pattern, alot like the Michelins. cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/197222280/direct/01/ Do you have a story that started on Hotmail? Tell us now From insptwo at msn.com Wed May 5 13:22:48 2010 From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 15:22:48 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Ugh In-Reply-To: <4BE176A2.8080006@comcast.net> References: <4BE176A2.8080006@comcast.net> Message-ID: Since the onset of the 10% in the gas, my mileage went down approximately 10% on all our cars. Several other people I talked with also noted a definate decline in mpg. Unfortunately, these idiots in Washington do not realize what they are doing and according to my calculations, it now takes more gas to get where you are going. As Pogo said "we have met the enemy and he is us!". Bill BJ7 > Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 06:46:10 -0700 > From: bspidell at comcast.net > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Ugh > > Wonder what this'll do to our Healeys. I've probably run 10% gasahol > through my BJ8-you never really know what's coming out of the pump--and > survived, but the 'run too hot' part concerns me. > > http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/05/business/energy-environment/05ethanol.html? hpw > > > -- > ******************************************************************* > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com Wed May 5 13:26:18 2010 From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 12:26:18 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] tires In-Reply-To: References: <5150AC0270D743DBBE5F0E4FC52682B9@RubinoPC>, Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D03420764@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> I actually think the Vredesteins suck. They follow the rain grooves and are very nervous feeling. The old Michelin XZX in 165 were nicer than these Vredesteins in 185/70. Yokohamas were also nice but not available anymore. I should have waited for the Pirelli CN36 reproductions. They were great in the 1970's. Ken Freese 65 BJ8 From al at bighealey.org Wed May 5 13:36:01 2010 From: al at bighealey.org (Al Fuller) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 15:36:01 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Non-DOT tires In-Reply-To: <4BDE1D49.2090009@justbrits.com> References: <8CCB8144AD1FDC1-D28-1C06C@webmail-d014.sysops.aol.com> <919CCF4FAAA8422E818F555FBFCCA368@LIFEBOOK> <4BDE1D49.2090009@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <007d01caec8a$32c69ec0$9853dc40$@org> Ed: You and Rich are right about one of us putting non-DOT approved tires on our car [in the US], and getting sued over resulting damages in the event of an accident. My comment is: rightly so!! Al Fuller al at bighealey dot 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 Shop at " Just Brits " Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2010 8:48 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dunlop racing tyres Rich, whilst I concur with you 100%...... <> Your best line is above [tho I stick with 6 years -:)] BUT [and sorry], Rick's comment trumps yours !!! -:) !! << Speaking of liability, get in an accident with non DOT approved tires on your car, a personal injury lawyer will be licking his chops. >> GOSPEL, IMHO !!!! Ed From tahoehealey at hotmail.com Wed May 5 13:59:42 2010 From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 12:59:42 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] bj8 window glass / door rubber seal In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I have the exact problem you stated. I wont have the car on the road 'till next week but I had planned to use some rubber lubricant and clean and wax the windows to see if it improves the "drag". The old rubber was tapered but this new stuff from Moss is stiff. It curls in as the window goes down. I've been meaning to call Moss but I have too many other issues in getting back on the road. I didn't like the felt strip the sent me either. Rich Kahn > From: ampole at hotmail.com > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 18:33:54 +0000 > Subject: [Healeys] bj8 window glass / door rubber seal > > Guys > > > > Anyone have trouble with the new rubber seal that is clipped to the chrome > top. > > > > I wound down my window yesterday and noticed that as you wind the glass down > the rubber peels down and bend back on it self downwards, this is okay until > the window is wound back up and the rubber graps the glass causing me to break > a nylon runner - doh! > > > > Luckily I still had a nylon block and changed it last night (dam new glass and > rubber seal / u channel was difficult to get off). On reinstalling the window > (without the outer rubber seal and chrome top) it goes up and down like a > dream. > > > > Question : has any one shaved a couple of millimeters off the depth of the > seal so there is not so much pressure on the glass causing it to bind and bend > in on itself? and did it work? > > > > just when I thought I was nearly finished. And thanks Rich C for the help the > karvel carpet and seats do look the dogs do dars (even though I say it > myself). > > > > cheers Andy > > _________________________________________________________________ > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/197222280/direct/01/ > We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us > now > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tahoehealey at hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 From al at bighealey.org Wed May 5 14:00:02 2010 From: al at bighealey.org (Al Fuller) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 16:00:02 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] tires In-Reply-To: <5150AC0270D743DBBE5F0E4FC52682B9@RubinoPC> References: <5150AC0270D743DBBE5F0E4FC52682B9@RubinoPC> Message-ID: <008101caec8d$8de48cb0$a9ada610$@org> I got Kuhmos with my new wires from Hendrix Wire Wheels a couple of years ago. The tires are just fine. Al Fuller al at bighealey dot 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 Dr. C. Rubino Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 5:08 PM To: healeylist Subject: [Healeys] tires anybody out there have experience with kumho tires, good or bad. Thanks Carl BN-4(L) _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/al at bighealey.org From Healey100M at gmail.com Wed May 5 14:12:19 2010 From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 16:12:19 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] tires In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D03420764@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> References: <5150AC0270D743DBBE5F0E4FC52682B9@RubinoPC>, <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D03420764@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: <4594DAC3-061D-46DD-A558-3A5E1A9ECEDB@gmail.com> "Suck" is a little strong. :-) I have 185/70 Vredesteins on the 100 M and had them on the BJ8. They are a soft compound tire with a soft sidewall which, as Ken says, makes them a "very nervous feeling". Knowing this I run a little more pressure in the 100 M. It helps a lot but again they are a soft compound tire that rides well and grips very well. On the BJ8 I just replaced the 185/70 Vredesteins with 185 X 15 Vredesteins. Taller tire and not quite as wide. A huge difference in performance and feel. Much more stable and do not follow the rain grooves as Ken complains about. I suspect that being a taller tire, the sidewall is stronger. But overall a much better feel and stabler. That said, I will admit that I went to the minilite style wheel vs. wires, for long distance touring, and I love the combination. The BN1 I have came with Kumho's and they are OK. Passenger car type tire but not a performance tire, Don't seem to do anything wrong but don't do anything great either. Guess it all, depends on how you drive and use your car. Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '55 BN1 Dealer LeMans '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M at gmail.com On May 5, 2010, at 3:26 PM, Freese, Ken wrote: > I actually think the Vredesteins suck. They follow the rain grooves and > are very nervous feeling. The old Michelin XZX in 165 were nicer than > these Vredesteins in 185/70. Yokohamas were also nice but not available > anymore. I should have waited for the Pirelli CN36 reproductions. They > were great in the 1970's. > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey100m at gmail.com From coudesluijs at chello.nl Wed May 5 14:20:08 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Wed, 05 May 2010 22:20:08 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] tires In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D03420764@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> References: <5150AC0270D743DBBE5F0E4FC52682B9@RubinoPC>, <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D03420764@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: <4BE1D2F8.3090809@chello.nl> Another good make not to dismiss is Toyo. Kees Oudesluijs NL Freese, Ken wrote: > I actually think the Vredesteins suck. They follow the rain grooves and > are very nervous feeling. The old Michelin XZX in 165 were nicer than > these Vredesteins in 185/70. Yokohamas were also nice but not available > anymore. I should have waited for the Pirelli CN36 reproductions. They > were great in the 1970's. > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.814 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2854 - datum van uitgifte: 05/04/10 20:27:00 From tomfelts at windstream.net Wed May 5 14:25:01 2010 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 15:25:01 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] tires In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D03420764@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: <20100505152501.QPER2.1749591.root@ispmxfep10-z02> Funny how we differ on feelings. Last year I came back from Va Beach in my E-Type to Pittsburgh on the Pa turnpike. I rained the entire way. I have Vredesteins on it and was driving most of the way at 75 and 80 mph. I felt no adverse feelings and actually felt very secure with them. YMMV. tom ---- "Freese wrote: ============= I actually think the Vredesteins suck. They follow the rain grooves and are very nervous feeling. The old Michelin XZX in 165 were nicer than these Vredesteins in 185/70. Yokohamas were also nice but not available anymore. I should have waited for the Pirelli CN36 reproductions. They were great in the 1970's. Ken Freese 65 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tomfelts at windstream.net From autofarm at cyg.net Wed May 5 14:28:01 2010 From: autofarm at cyg.net (Bob Yule) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 16:28:01 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] tires References: <5150AC0270D743DBBE5F0E4FC52682B9@RubinoPC>, <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D03420764@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: Our experience has been exactly the opposite. Although I do prefer the 165 HR 15 in the Vredesteins. Cheers.......Bob Check out our web site www.autofarm.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Freese, Ken" To: Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 3:26 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] tires >I actually think the Vredesteins suck. They follow the rain grooves and > are very nervous feeling. The old Michelin XZX in 165 were nicer than > these Vredesteins in 185/70. Yokohamas were also nice but not available > anymore. I should have waited for the Pirelli CN36 reproductions. They > were great in the 1970's. > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Wed May 5 14:28:07 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 20:28:07 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] tires In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D03420764@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> References: <5150AC0270D743DBBE5F0E4FC52682B9@RubinoPC>, , , , <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D03420764@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: I'm fairly ignorant on the subject, but I believe that I heard that the Kumhos are manufactured in a different country now than they used to be and the quality may be different? 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 ) http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg From rjswain at hotmail.com Wed May 5 14:28:46 2010 From: rjswain at hotmail.com (Rick Swain) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 20:28:46 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] tires In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D03420764@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> References: <5150AC0270D743DBBE5F0E4FC52682B9@RubinoPC>, , , , <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D03420764@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: Perhaps the size of the tires has something to do with your experience. Too much tire for a particular rim might make the handling nervous. I'd like to hear about a comparison between new 165 Michelins and new 165 Vredesteins (or whatever). I don't know whether you'd get an accurate comparison if you are talking about tires of different sizes. I now have 165 Vredesteins on standard rims. I quite like them but I live in an area with no rain grooves (Nova Scotia has lots of poor pavement and potholes but thankfully no rain grooves). I did have 175 Michelin XZXs in a 175 size but these were on wider 72 spoke rims. The Vredesteins grip better than the Michelins did but that's not a fair comparison because the Michelins were over 10 years old. I might have gone for new Michelins but when I needed them a couple of years ago I couldn't find any. Rick'59 BN4 > I actually think the Vredesteins suck. They follow the rain grooves and > are very nervous feeling. The old Michelin XZX in 165 were nicer than > these Vredesteins in 185/70. Yokohamas were also nice but not available > anymore. I should have waited for the Pirelli CN36 reproductions. They > were great in the 1970's. > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 _________________________________________________________________ MSN Dating: Find someone special. Start now. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9729707 From rjswain at hotmail.com Wed May 5 14:30:21 2010 From: rjswain at hotmail.com (Rick Swain) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 20:30:21 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Tires Message-ID: Perhaps the size of the tires has something to do with your experience. Too much tire for a particular rim might make the handling nervous. I'd like to hear about a comparison between new 165 Michelins and new 165 Vredesteins (or whatever). I don't know whether you'd get an accurate comparison if you are talking about tires of different sizes. I now have 165 Vredesteins on standard rims. I quite like them but I live in an area with no rain grooves (Nova Scotia has lots of poor pavement and potholes but thankfully no rain grooves). I did have 175 Michelin XZXs in a 175 size but these were on wider 72 spoke rims. The Vredesteins grip better than the Michelins did but that's not a fair comparison because the Michelins were over 10 years old. I might have gone for new Michelins but when I needed them a couple of years ago I couldn't find any. Rick'59 BN4 > I actually think the Vredesteins suck. They follow the rain grooves and > are very nervous feeling. The old Michelin XZX in 165 were nicer than > these Vredesteins in 185/70. Yokohamas were also nice but not available > anymore. I should have waited for the Pirelli CN36 reproductions. They > were great in the 1970's. > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 _________________________________________________________________ 30 days of prizes to be won with Hotmail. Enter Here. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9729709 From besaw55 at yahoo.com Wed May 5 14:33:40 2010 From: besaw55 at yahoo.com (Skip Besaw) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 16:33:40 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Wire Wheel repair Message-ID: Does anyone know who is capable of replacing spokes on 60 spoke wire wheels in MA or RI or Southern NH? I have three wheels with 5, 2 and 2 broken spokes respectively. I have the replacement spokes but can't find = anyone who can do the work. Thanks From Editorgary at aol.com Wed May 5 15:05:40 2010 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 17:05:40 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Tires redux Message-ID: <1499e.3034b56d.391337a4@aol.com> One more comment in the mix. The wider the tires, in my experience having driven on a lot of different cars) and the stickier the tread compound, the more likely the car will feel squirrely on rain grooves (it's call tram-lining, incidentally, in the motor press, going back to when tires would get hung up in the trolley tracks). That's one of the reasons I prefer a higher, narrower tire for the Healey, with a harder compound. Folks who choose to run 185s, or worse, 205s, may think they look cool, but they are imho buying trouble. Cheers Gary From rpschauss at gmail.com Wed May 5 15:24:50 2010 From: rpschauss at gmail.com (Peter Schauss) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 17:24:50 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Wire Wheel repair In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <4be1e223.0abc8d0a.615f.12e0@mx.google.com> I have never used them, but there is a place called Wheel Repair Service in Auburn, MA. http://www.wheelrepairservice.com/ HTH, 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 Skip Besaw > Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 4:34 PM > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Wire Wheel repair > > Does anyone know who is capable of replacing spokes on 60 spoke wire > wheels in > MA or RI or Southern NH? I have three wheels with 5, 2 and 2 broken spokes > respectively. I have the replacement spokes but can't find = > anyone who can do the work. Thanks > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/rpschauss at gmail.com From richchrysler at quickclic.net Wed May 5 16:01:47 2010 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 18:01:47 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] bj8 window glass / door rubber seal In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <715351E5EBAC4AC89049A6B3DB32B235@LIFEBOOK> I recently had exactly the same problem with the exterior rubber strip "grabbing" and curling the rubber when the glass was being wound down. I sprayed a small amount of silicone lube on my fingers and rubbed it onto the rubber. It wasn't enough to smear onto the glass and it immediately cured the problem. Rich -------------------------------------------------- From: "andy pole" Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 2:33 PM To: Subject: [Healeys] bj8 window glass / door rubber seal > Guys > > > > Anyone have trouble with the new rubber seal that is clipped to the chrome > top. > > > > I wound down my window yesterday and noticed that as you wind the glass > down > the rubber peels down and bend back on it self downwards, this is okay > until > the window is wound back up and the rubber graps the glass causing me to > break > a nylon runner - doh! > > > > Luckily I still had a nylon block and changed it last night (dam new glass > and > rubber seal / u channel was difficult to get off). On reinstalling the > window > (without the outer rubber seal and chrome top) it goes up and down like a > dream. > > > > Question : has any one shaved a couple of millimeters off the depth of the > seal so there is not so much pressure on the glass causing it to bind and > bend > in on itself? and did it work? > > > > just when I thought I was nearly finished. And thanks Rich C for the help > the > karvel carpet and seats do look the dogs do dars (even though I say it > myself). > > > > cheers Andy > > _________________________________________________________________ > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/197222280/direct/01/ > We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell > us > now > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richchrysler at quickclic.net From ampole at hotmail.com Wed May 5 16:06:00 2010 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 22:06:00 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] tires In-Reply-To: References: <5150AC0270D743DBBE5F0E4FC52682B9@RubinoPC>, , , <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D03420764@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>, Message-ID: As both Bob and Rick point out, two things to take into account, if you are running the standard 60 spoke 4.5j (165) or the 72 spoke 5j (185). I went for the standard 4.5j 165's with the higher rated tyre being the HR rating instead of the SR. cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From ampole at hotmail.com Wed May 5 16:10:16 2010 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 22:10:16 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] bj8 window glass / door rubber seal In-Reply-To: <715351E5EBAC4AC89049A6B3DB32B235@LIFEBOOK> References: , <715351E5EBAC4AC89049A6B3DB32B235@LIFEBOOK> Message-ID: Top man! I like the easy fixes, and they are not usually that easy. Shame I still had to take the window out and replace the runner! (that little voice kept saying just wind it up whats the worst that can happen). I will give it a try before I cut the holes in the door cards and fit. cheers Rich thanks Andy _________________________________________________________________ http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/197222280/direct/01/ Do you have a story that started on Hotmail? Tell us now From mgtd51 at comcast.net Wed May 5 23:11:47 2010 From: mgtd51 at comcast.net (MGTD51) Date: Wed, 05 May 2010 18:11:47 -1100 Subject: [Healeys] Wire Wheel repair In-Reply-To: <4be1e223.0abc8d0a.615f.12e0@mx.google.com> References: <4be1e223.0abc8d0a.615f.12e0@mx.google.com> Message-ID: <4BE24F93.5060708@comcast.net> I bought my wire wheels from this outfit - at the time they were rebuilding several old wire wheels. On 5/5/2010 10:24 AM, Peter Schauss wrote: > I have never used them, but there is a place called Wheel Repair Service in > Auburn, MA. > > http://www.wheelrepairservice.com/ > > HTH, > 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 Skip Besaw >> Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 4:34 PM >> To: healeys at autox.team.net >> Subject: [Healeys] Wire Wheel repair >> >> Does anyone know who is capable of replacing spokes on 60 spoke wire >> wheels in >> MA or RI or Southern NH? I have three wheels with 5, 2 and 2 broken spokes >> respectively. I have the replacement spokes but can't find = >> anyone who can do the work. Thanks >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/rpschauss at gmail.com >> > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/mgtd51 at comcast.net From glemon at neb.rr.com Wed May 5 16:14:30 2010 From: glemon at neb.rr.com (glemon at neb.rr.com) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 22:14:30 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Tires redux In-Reply-To: <1499e.3034b56d.391337a4@aol.com> Message-ID: <20100505221430.RT6R8.399503.root@hrndva-web07-z01> I agree with Gary, I know it may be a matter of opinion and what you want, but I have found my classic British cars have performed and "felt" better on a narrower tire close to manufactures spec. In addition to the noted squirrely wandering if you explore the limits with the wider tire you are more likely to get more severe roll and suspension angles than with the narrow tire, maybe a slightly higher overall limit, but a lighter feel to the steering and more of a confident, and I can control it (and have fun with it) if I get a little bit of a slide feel with 165s. YMMV Greg Lemon From Healey100M at gmail.com Wed May 5 16:14:45 2010 From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 18:14:45 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Wire Wheel repair In-Reply-To: <4be1e223.0abc8d0a.615f.12e0@mx.google.com> References: <4be1e223.0abc8d0a.615f.12e0@mx.google.com> Message-ID: <7C0C5D90-294D-4C90-8871-B2F9EFFBBE65@gmail.com> Yes, Fred Balenger @ 508-832-3222 Have not used him. Only works a couple days a week. http://www.wheelrepairservice.com/ He was highly recommended to me by Alan Hendrix. Pretty good endorsement IMHO. :-) Randy On May 5, 2010, at 5:24 PM, Peter Schauss wrote: > I have never used them, but there is a place called Wheel Repair Service in > Auburn, MA. > > http://www.wheelrepairservice.com/ > > HTH, > 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 Skip Besaw >> Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 4:34 PM >> To: healeys at autox.team.net >> Subject: [Healeys] Wire Wheel repair >> >> Does anyone know who is capable of replacing spokes on 60 spoke wire >> wheels in >> MA or RI or Southern NH? I have three wheels with 5, 2 and 2 broken spokes >> respectively. I have the replacement spokes but can't find = >> anyone who can do the work. Thanks >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/rpschauss at gmail.com > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey100m at gmail.com From hgmiller3 at qwest.net Wed May 5 16:29:29 2010 From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 17:29:29 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Glass washer bottle Message-ID: <009f01caeca2$6da77ab0$48f67010$@net> I have seen the name "Trafalgar" associated with glass windshield washer bottles, so I checked on the one I have. Trafalgar no. It has "Manufactured by John Sydney LTD" on the metal lid. Dimensionally it fits the hole in the parcel shelf perfectly. The metal bracket clamps to the bottle with ears as to sit in the shelf hole. Is this even for a Healey? Herb Miller From qualitas.jack at gmail.com Wed May 5 17:47:33 2010 From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 18:47:33 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] MGC vs AH motors, not Distributor Message-ID: Much thanks to all who shared their wisdom. One problem in trying to deal with this long distance, it it is going through a non mechanical person. When I queried the shop, the answer was weak springs, but "we compensated for it", and the car now runs to the mechanics satisfaction. I"m not sure how you compensate for it, but they are not going to try to sell me a new distributor, and that counts for something. Thanks again. Jack From bspidell at comcast.net Wed May 5 18:47:24 2010 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Wed, 05 May 2010 17:47:24 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Ugh In-Reply-To: <4BE18442.3000106@chello.nl> References: <4BE176A2.8080006@comcast.net> <4BE18442.3000106@chello.nl> Message-ID: <4BE2119C.3080708@comcast.net> Thanks, Kees. Cogent comment, as usual. I also worry about the corrosive effects of the higher ethanol content. bs Oudesluys wrote: > No problem. You do not have an oxygen sensor in your Healey to weaken > the mixture. The car runs on good old carbs without any electronics. > Adjusting the mixture by screwing up or down the needle in the SU's > will all that is neccesary if at all. > The main problem is a higher accidity of exhaust gasses causing havoc > on mild steel exhausts. This can also be a problem on pistons, rings > and bores if the car is used a lot on short trips were the engine does > not heat up fully. > I ran 100% ethanol cars in the late 70's in experiments with existing > cars that had modifications to the carbs (mainly jetting) and > ignition. In this program we had cars running on natural gas, LPG, > petrol and ethanol. In the end the 100% ethanol caused to much > problems for existing cars, natural gas was to expensive and > bothersome to store so only petrol (later mixed with a certain amount > of ethanol) and LPG remained practical as they had done so before. > Kees Oudesluijs > NL > > > Bob Spidell wrote: >> Wonder what this'll do to our Healeys. I've probably run 10% gasahol >> through my BJ8-you never really know what's coming out of the >> pump--and survived, but the 'run too hot' part concerns me. >> >> http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/05/business/energy-environment/05ethanol.html?hpw >> >> >> -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From comkanuk at cgocable.ca Wed May 5 18:59:26 2010 From: comkanuk at cgocable.ca (gilbert gauthier) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 20:59:26 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healeys at the 1000 Miglia Message-ID: <613393D8-0A7B-40D8-80D4-C6B03F3807BB@cgocable.ca> Six Healeys will be at the big party in Italy. http://www.millemiglia.it/inglese/home.html Good luck !!! Next year maybe..... Gilbert Gauthier Diligui au site internet http://www.austinhealeyquebec.com/ [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of inconnu.jpg] From shop at justbrits.com Wed May 5 19:05:09 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Wed, 05 May 2010 20:05:09 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] MGC vs AH motors, not Distributor In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BE215C5.7050305@justbrits.com> << I"m not sure how you compensate for it, but they are not going to try to sell me a new distributor, and that counts for something. >> Whilst I also have no idea of how they "compensated" and the "not selling a new one" DOES 'count' perhaps the "lack of knowledge" does count, Jack ?? If your 'situation' was mine and I had ANY 'doubts' about a dizzy, I would have them send it off to Jeff at Advance and have it re-built and then KNOW that the original problem[s] is NOT the dizzy. But that's just me. -:) Ed From shop at justbrits.com Wed May 5 19:08:18 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Wed, 05 May 2010 20:08:18 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Wire Wheel repair In-Reply-To: <7C0C5D90-294D-4C90-8871-B2F9EFFBBE65@gmail.com> References: <4be1e223.0abc8d0a.615f.12e0@mx.google.com> <7C0C5D90-294D-4C90-8871-B2F9EFFBBE65@gmail.com> Message-ID: <4BE21682.4020901@justbrits.com> << He was highly recommended to me by Alan Hendrix. Pretty good endorsement IMHO. :-) >> Absolutely AGREE, Randy !! -:) Where the location any different excluding Left Coast, I would [and have] use Dayton WW. FANTASTIC work and product. Ed From bighealey at astound.net Wed May 5 19:10:20 2010 From: bighealey at astound.net (John Soderling) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 18:10:20 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] tires In-Reply-To: <5150AC0270D743DBBE5F0E4FC52682B9@RubinoPC> References: <5150AC0270D743DBBE5F0E4FC52682B9@RubinoPC> Message-ID: <239FD47FCF194A3182AAD325B48AC7E5@JohnSoderling> I've had Kumho tires on my Erika for six years (15,000 miles) now and they they are great. Good ride, great wearing and terrific traction. I recently put them on my SUV. The best value. Kumho makes highly respected racing tires too. Vrooom vrooom, John Erika the Red -------------------------------------------------- From: "Dr. C. Rubino" Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 2:08 PM To: "healeylist" Subject: [Healeys] tires > anybody out there have experience with kumho tires, good or bad. > > Thanks > > Carl > BN-4(L) > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/bighealey at astound.net From javrugtman at htcnet.org Wed May 5 19:11:35 2010 From: javrugtman at htcnet.org (John Vrugtman) Date: Wed, 05 May 2010 21:11:35 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] bj8 window glass / door rubber seal In-Reply-To: References: , <715351E5EBAC4AC89049A6B3DB32B235@LIFEBOOK> Message-ID: <4BE21747.8010904@htcnet.org> I use some baby powder rubbed in the seal, works for me. John BJ8s On 5/5/2010 6:10 PM, andy pole wrote: > Top man! > > I like the easy fixes, and they are not usually that easy. Shame I still had > to take the window out and replace the runner! (that little voice kept saying > just wind it up whats the worst that can happen). I will give it a try before > I cut the holes in the door cards and fit. > > cheers Rich > > thanks Andy From shop at justbrits.com Wed May 5 19:17:00 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Wed, 05 May 2010 20:17:00 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Tires redux In-Reply-To: <20100505221430.RT6R8.399503.root@hrndva-web07-z01> References: <20100505221430.RT6R8.399503.root@hrndva-web07-z01> Message-ID: <4BE2188C.9070900@justbrits.com> << ...and I can control it (and have fun with it) if I get a little bit of a slide feel with 165s. YMMV >> Not in my case/experience, Greg. In fact I agree with you 100%. I might add that last year I had a chance for a little "playing" with another BJ-7 with Road Speeds fitted. EXACTLY like I remember a NEW BT-7 I got to play with MANY years ago -:) -:) !!! Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the ..For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] From shop at justbrits.com Wed May 5 21:14:53 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Wed, 05 May 2010 22:14:53 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] tires In-Reply-To: References: <5150AC0270D743DBBE5F0E4FC52682B9@RubinoPC> Message-ID: <4BE2342D.8080401@justbrits.com> << I had Hendrix Wire Wheels do the mounting, balancing and truing of the wheels... >> And THAT says a LOT, Terry -:) -:) -:) !!!!!!! From shop at justbrits.com Wed May 5 21:21:35 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Wed, 05 May 2010 22:21:35 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Ugh In-Reply-To: References: <4BE176A2.8080006@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4BE235BF.5000606@justbrits.com> << Our modern cars are getting poorer gas mileage with 10% alcohol, which means they're putting our more CO2. >> My wife's Malibu Maxx has had WORSE reading than my '70 350cid El Camino, Tom -:) !!! Her 'test' is done via "on-board computer" vs the 'sniffer' [on dual exhausts -:)] for the Caminos !! Go figure !!! And to make matters WORSE, ILL adopted a "pre 1976 model year exemption", so ALL the rattle-trap/clunkers of the "pre 1976" rule do NOT get tested and one [such as me] can SEE that there is NO way those cars would 'pass' !!! Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the ..For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] From healeymanjim at hansencc.net Wed May 5 22:47:59 2010 From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net) Date: Thu, 06 May 2010 04:47:59 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?brake_fluid=28again=29?= Message-ID: <20100506044759.25367.qmail@server278.com> just rebuilt a servo in a club members bj8. i now realize that the only brake flluid i have is synthetic, which is all that is available. this car has never had any of the brake or clutch parts rebuilt to her knowledge and she has owned it since picking it up at the factory in 1965. is this new brake fluid going to eat up all the old rubber, which i assume is natural rubber and not compatable with anything but the old castrol or lockheed type fluid? i guess i can warn her to beware, but sure would hate for her to lose her brakes again. anyone up on all this? hjim From healey.nut at gmail.com Wed May 5 23:36:45 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 13:36:45 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] brake fluid(again) In-Reply-To: <20100506044759.25367.qmail@server278.com> References: <20100506044759.25367.qmail@server278.com> Message-ID: Jim - "Synthetic" Dot 3 or 4 is fine, it is the same old stuff, just rebranded. "Silicone" Dot 5 is what you need to be careful of. Very confusing, I know! Alan On 5/6/10, healeymanjim at hansencc.net wrote: > just rebuilt a servo in a club members bj8. i now realize that the only > brake flluid i have is synthetic, which is all that is available. this car > has never had any of the brake or clutch parts rebuilt to her knowledge and > she has owned it since picking it up at the factory in 1965. is this new > brake fluid going to eat up all the old rubber, which i assume is natural > rubber and not compatable with anything but the old castrol or lockheed type > fluid? i guess i can warn her to beware, but sure would hate for her to > lose her brakes again. anyone up on all this? hjim > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From healeyray at yahoo.com Thu May 6 00:25:43 2010 From: healeyray at yahoo.com (Ray Juncal) Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 23:25:43 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] 100-M SU carbs Message-ID: <469076.63448.qm@web111416.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> I have been following the thread on 100-M carbs. I happen to be in the process of rebuilding two pairs of H-6s on 100-M manifolds. I have had both sets since the early seventies I don't think anyone was reproducing "M" manifolds at that time so I think they are legit. The carbs came with the manifolds so the chances are good they may be correct also. The carbs have the "AUC 6040 X" number but I cant see any other hand etched numbers. On my H-4s there is a small plinth with hand etched "6000"numbers but the H-6s have no such dedicated number location. Exactly where should I look for the hand etched numbers? The bodies of the carbs I have only have one of the mounting bosses machined off. All four bodies have three bosses. According to previous posts, three bosses should have been removed leaving only one. Is that correct. If these carbs are not 100-Ms what could they be? maybe from a 100-6 or 3000? I have tried to find photos of a 100-M engine showing the carbs in the books I have without much luck. Not enough detail. My cars are kind of bitzas so the info is more interest than necessity. Anyone have anything to add?Ray Juncal From derek.c.job at gmail.com Thu May 6 00:51:45 2010 From: derek.c.job at gmail.com (Derek Job) Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 08:51:45 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Glass washer bottle In-Reply-To: <009f01caeca2$6da77ab0$48f67010$@net> References: <009f01caeca2$6da77ab0$48f67010$@net> Message-ID: Herb Trafalgar was the model name. The bottles were manufactured by John Sydney. Check on the bottle top on my web site at this page http://www.healeysix.net/Longbridge2.htm cheers Derek On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 12:29 AM, Herbert Miller wrote: > I have seen the name "Trafalgar" associated with glass windshield washer > bottles, so I checked on the one I have. Trafalgar no. It has "Manufactured > by John Sydney LTD" on the metal lid. > > Dimensionally it fits the hole in the parcel shelf perfectly. The metal > bracket clamps to the bottle with ears as to sit in the shelf hole. Is this > even for a Healey? > > > > Herb Miller > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/derek.c.job at gmail.com From healey.nut at gmail.com Thu May 6 01:25:27 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 15:25:27 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Glass washer bottle In-Reply-To: <009f01caeca2$6da77ab0$48f67010$@net> References: <009f01caeca2$6da77ab0$48f67010$@net> Message-ID: Herb - That bottle is for early BN4s, if I'm not mistaken. Rare as rocking horse s**t. Some list people will probably want to buy that off of you! Alan On 5/6/10, Herbert Miller wrote: > I have seen the name "Trafalgar" associated with glass windshield washer > bottles, so I checked on the one I have. Trafalgar no. It has "Manufactured > by John Sydney LTD" on the metal lid. > > Dimensionally it fits the hole in the parcel shelf perfectly. The metal > bracket clamps to the bottle with ears as to sit in the shelf hole. Is this > even for a Healey? > > > > Herb Miller > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From coudesluijs at chello.nl Thu May 6 01:29:54 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Thu, 06 May 2010 09:29:54 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Wire Wheel repair In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BE26FF2.3000902@chello.nl> If you have several broken spokes it may be wiser to get new wheels or have the existing ones rebuild with new spokes, because of metal fatigue being the reason the spokes broke. The metal fatigue has not affected the broken spokes only, but all spokes. If you replace the broken spokes only you may soon find other spokes failing. Kees Oudesluijs NL Skip Besaw wrote: > Does anyone know who is capable of replacing spokes on 60 spoke wire wheels in > MA or RI or Southern NH? I have three wheels with 5, 2 and 2 broken spokes > respectively. I have the replacement spokes but can't find = > anyone who can do the work. Thanks > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl From coudesluijs at chello.nl Thu May 6 01:42:11 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Thu, 06 May 2010 09:42:11 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Tires redux In-Reply-To: <1499e.3034b56d.391337a4@aol.com> References: <1499e.3034b56d.391337a4@aol.com> Message-ID: <4BE272D3.9080402@chello.nl> Gary, Very true, although it is probably not width only but if you go to low section tires the problem gets worse as well, even on narrow tires. Another thing is that you have to play around with tire pressures. Different size tires (even makes) may need a different than standard tire pressure. Wider tires on spoked rims does not seem to be a good idea either. Why? The rims are to narrow and perhaps they flex a bit, thus influencing road behaviour? If you want wide tires, fit 6" or 7" wide alloys. Kees Oudesluijs NL Editorgary at aol.com wrote: > One more comment in the mix. The wider the tires, in my experience having > driven on a lot of different cars) and the stickier the tread compound, the > more likely the car will feel squirrely on rain grooves (it's call > tram-lining, incidentally, in the motor press, going back to when tires would get hung > up in the trolley tracks). That's one of the reasons I prefer a higher, > narrower tire for the Healey, with a harder compound. Folks who choose to run > 185s, or worse, 205s, may think they look cool, but they are imho buying > trouble. > > Cheers > Gary From coudesluijs at chello.nl Thu May 6 01:50:52 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Thu, 06 May 2010 09:50:52 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] MGC vs AH motors, not Distributor In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BE274DC.5070107@chello.nl> Jack, You cannot compensate for weak springs, other than retarding the ignition, thus causing the engine to run acceptabely in the midrange area, but with a retarded ignition in the higher rpm, hard on the exhaust valves. The only cure is to fit new springs or a new distributor. A 123 ignition distributor would be a good choice as it has several ignition curves to play with and it is not overly expensive. Kees Oudesluijs NL Jack Feldman wrote: > Much thanks to all who shared their wisdom. > > One problem in trying to deal with this long distance, it it is going > through a non mechanical person. > > When I queried the shop, the answer was weak springs, but "we compensated > for it", and the car now runs to the mechanics satisfaction. I"m not sure > how you compensate for it, but they are not going to try to sell me a new > distributor, and that counts for something. > > Thanks again. > > Jack > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl From coudesluijs at chello.nl Thu May 6 01:57:19 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Thu, 06 May 2010 09:57:19 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] brake fluid(again) In-Reply-To: <20100506044759.25367.qmail@server278.com> References: <20100506044759.25367.qmail@server278.com> Message-ID: <4BE2765F.1080209@chello.nl> Synthetic brake fluid does not mean incompatible with old brake systems. Avoid DOT5 (silicon type fluid), but use DOT4, and all should be well. Kees Oudesluijs NL healeymanjim at hansencc.net wrote: > just rebuilt a servo in a club members bj8. i now realize that the only brake flluid i have is synthetic, which is all that is available. this car has never had any of the brake or clutch parts rebuilt to her knowledge and she has owned it since picking it up at the factory in 1965. is this new brake fluid going to eat up all the old rubber, which i assume is natural rubber and not compatable with anything but the old castrol or lockheed type fluid? i guess i can warn her to beware, but sure would hate for her to lose her brakes again. anyone up on all this? hjim > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl From healey.nut at gmail.com Thu May 6 02:11:54 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 16:11:54 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Petrol Tank Repair Kit? Message-ID: All - This is for my Atlantic which has a petrol tank that is best repaired rather than somehow fabricated and replaced. My tank is in good shape, but the inside is prone to rust. I am thinking that I should use a proper repair kit on it. I notice that POR-15 has a pretty nice kit, and I was wondering if any of you have had experience with this kit? http://www.por15.com/FUEL-TANK-REPAIR-KIT/productinfo/FTRK/ I just want to stop the rust in there.... Any ideas welcome. Thanks, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From austin.healey at gmail.com Thu May 6 02:57:54 2010 From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock) Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 18:57:54 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Petrol Tank Repair Kit? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Alan, POR15 kit works fine, PROVIDED you follow the instructions AND make sure you eg grease any threads in the tank (eg drain plug, sender etc) and blow the fuel pickup with low pressure air (repeatedly) BEFORE the POR sets (ie when the POR is still wet). Otherwise, you won't get your drain plug out if you left it in; and if you block the fuel pickup with POR, clearing it after the POR has set is probably not easy.... Worked fine for me when I had a STD tank in the BJ8 Chris Sent from my iPhone On 06/05/2010, at 6:11 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > All - > > This is for my Atlantic which has a petrol tank that is best > repaired rather > than somehow fabricated and replaced. > > My tank is in good shape, but the inside is prone to rust. I am > thinking > that I should use a proper repair kit on it. > > I notice that POR-15 has a pretty nice kit, and I was wondering if > any of > you have had experience with this kit? > > http://www.por15.com/FUEL-TANK-REPAIR-KIT/productinfo/FTRK/ From austin.healey at gmail.com Thu May 6 03:07:49 2010 From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock) Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 19:07:49 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] brake fluid(again) In-Reply-To: <20100506044759.25367.qmail@server278.com> References: <20100506044759.25367.qmail@server278.com> Message-ID: Jim, Seriously, the entire brake system and rubbers are 45 years old??? Never been touched? And you'd hate for her to lose her brakes again??? Geez, if thats the case, dont rebuild them now, just wait another 5 years (until they are 50) and throw them a birthday party!!!! ;-) Tongue in cheek Sent from my iPhone On 06/05/2010, at 2:47 PM, wrote: > just rebuilt a servo in a club members bj8. i now realize that the > only brake flluid i have is synthetic, which is all that is > available. this car has never had any of the brake or clutch parts > rebuilt to her knowledge and she has owned it since picking it up at > the factory in 1965. is this new brake fluid going to eat up all > the old rubber, which i assume is natural rubber and not compatable > with anything but the old castrol or lockheed type fluid? i guess i > can warn her to beware, but sure would hate for her to lose her > brakes again. anyone up on all this? hjim > ______________________________ From coudesluijs at chello.nl Thu May 6 04:26:32 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Thu, 06 May 2010 12:26:32 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Petrol Tank Repair Kit? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BE29958.3030509@chello.nl> Alan, Make sure all petrol vapour is removed by rinsing the tank with hot water and washing up liquid and afterwards with clean cold water. Before you use any product, clean out any rust inside the tank. Best have it done chemically in an accid bath (I think they use a mixture of Sulphur acid and Phosfor accid) or alternatively do it yourself mechanically by inserting sharp sand, fine-medium fine gravel and water and shake in various positions using e.g. a cement mixer for a few hours. Then rinse out thoroughly, blow dry hot for several hours, buy your wife a new hair dryer. If some welding or brazing is neccesary, do it now and clean again using some gravel and sand and perhaps another hair dryer. After all the prep work you can apply the POR-15 or similar. Kees Oudesluijs NL Alan Seigrist wrote: > All - > > This is for my Atlantic which has a petrol tank that is best repaired rather > than somehow fabricated and replaced. > > My tank is in good shape, but the inside is prone to rust. I am thinking > that I should use a proper repair kit on it. From kentmclean at comcast.net Thu May 6 07:00:06 2010 From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean) Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 13:00:06 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Red Healey in AAA TripTik In-Reply-To: <1956077192.20724051273150744099.JavaMail.root@sz0068a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <794771629.20724471273150806519.JavaMail.root@sz0068a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote: > Yes, that car is on istock. > > http://tinyurl.com/2bqzu8h Nice. Except they don't know a 100 from a Tickford: -- Kent McLean A-H 100 BN-2 From bspidell at comcast.net Thu May 6 07:15:04 2010 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Thu, 06 May 2010 06:15:04 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] 100-M SU carbs In-Reply-To: <469076.63448.qm@web111416.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <469076.63448.qm@web111416.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4BE2C0D8.7070106@comcast.net> I give up. What's a 'bitza?' bs Ray Juncal wrote: > I have been following the thread on 100-M carbs. I happen to be in the > process of rebuilding two pairs of H-6s on 100-M manifolds. I have had both > sets since the early seventies I don't think anyone was reproducing "M" > manifolds at that time so I think they are legit. The carbs came with the > manifolds so the chances are good they may be correct also. The carbs have > the "AUC 6040 X" number but I cant see any other hand etched numbers. On my > H-4s there is a small plinth with hand etched "6000"numbers but the H-6s have > no such dedicated number location. Exactly where should I look for the hand > etched numbers? The bodies of the carbs I have only have one of the > mounting bosses machined off. All four bodies have three bosses. According > to previous posts, three bosses should have been removed leaving only one. Is > that correct. If these carbs are not 100-Ms what could they be? maybe from a > 100-6 or 3000? I have tried to find > photos of a 100-M engine showing the carbs in the books I have without much > luck. Not enough detail. My cars are kind of bitzas so the info is more > interest than necessity. Anyone have anything to add?Ray Juncal > ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From bspidell at comcast.net Thu May 6 07:41:54 2010 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Thu, 06 May 2010 06:41:54 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Petrol Tank Repair Kit? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BE2C722.6000300@comcast.net> POR15 works on STDs? Must be an off-label application. bs Chris Dimmock wrote: > Hi Alan, > POR15 kit works fine, PROVIDED you follow the instructions AND make > sure you eg grease any threads in the tank (eg drain plug, sender etc) > and blow the fuel pickup with low pressure air (repeatedly) BEFORE the > POR sets (ie when the POR is still wet). Otherwise, you won't get your > drain plug out if you left it in; and if you block the fuel pickup > with POR, clearing it after the POR has set is probably not easy.... > Worked fine for me when I had a STD tank in the BJ8 > Chris > > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From cnaarndt at gmail.com Thu May 6 08:18:14 2010 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 07:18:14 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] 100-M SU carbs In-Reply-To: <4BE2C0D8.7070106@comcast.net> References: <469076.63448.qm@web111416.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <4BE2C0D8.7070106@comcast.net> Message-ID: Bob, "Bitza" Bits of this and bits of that. On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 6:15 AM, Bob Spidell wrote: > I give up. What's a 'bitza?' > > > bs > > > > Ray Juncal wrote: > >> I have been following the thread on 100-M carbs. I happen to be in the >> process of rebuilding two pairs of H-6s on 100-M manifolds. I have had >> both >> sets since the early seventies I don't think anyone was reproducing "M" >> manifolds at that time so I think they are legit. The carbs came with the >> manifolds so the chances are good they may be correct also. The carbs >> have >> the "AUC 6040 X" number but I cant see any other hand etched numbers. On >> my >> H-4s there is a small plinth with hand etched "6000"numbers but the H-6s >> have >> no such dedicated number location. Exactly where should I look for the >> hand >> etched numbers? The bodies of the carbs I have only have one of the >> mounting bosses machined off. All four bodies have three bosses. >> According >> to previous posts, three bosses should have been removed leaving only one. >> Is >> that correct. If these carbs are not 100-Ms what could they be? maybe >> from a >> 100-6 or 3000? I have tried to find >> photos of a 100-M engine showing the carbs in the books I have without >> much >> luck. Not enough detail. My cars are kind of bitzas so the info is >> more >> interest than necessity. Anyone have anything to add?Ray Juncal >> >> > ******************************************************************* > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net > > ******************************************************************* > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/cnaarndt at gmail.com From healey.nut at gmail.com Thu May 6 08:24:35 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 22:24:35 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] 100-M SU carbs In-Reply-To: <4BE2C0D8.7070106@comcast.net> References: <469076.63448.qm@web111416.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <4BE2C0D8.7070106@comcast.net> Message-ID: bitza this, bitza that Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 9:15 PM, Bob Spidell wrote: > I give up. What's a 'bitza?' > > > bs > > > > Ray Juncal wrote: > >> I have been following the thread on 100-M carbs. I happen to be in the >> process of rebuilding two pairs of H-6s on 100-M manifolds. I have had >> both >> sets since the early seventies I don't think anyone was reproducing "M" >> manifolds at that time so I think they are legit. The carbs came with the >> manifolds so the chances are good they may be correct also. The carbs >> have >> the "AUC 6040 X" number but I cant see any other hand etched numbers. On >> my >> H-4s there is a small plinth with hand etched "6000"numbers but the H-6s >> have >> no such dedicated number location. Exactly where should I look for the >> hand >> etched numbers? The bodies of the carbs I have only have one of the >> mounting bosses machined off. All four bodies have three bosses. >> According >> to previous posts, three bosses should have been removed leaving only one. >> Is >> that correct. If these carbs are not 100-Ms what could they be? maybe >> from a >> 100-6 or 3000? I have tried to find >> photos of a 100-M engine showing the carbs in the books I have without >> much >> luck. Not enough detail. My cars are kind of bitzas so the info is >> more >> interest than necessity. Anyone have anything to add?Ray Juncal >> >> > ******************************************************************* > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net > > ******************************************************************* > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com From hgmiller3 at qwest.net Thu May 6 08:45:54 2010 From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller) Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 09:45:54 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Glass washer bottle In-Reply-To: References: <009f01caeca2$6da77ab0$48f67010$@net> Message-ID: <012701caed2a$d6f68550$84e38ff0$@net> Thanks Derek; I have found the source of my confusion. The name Trafalgar is in the center of the metal cap, and is not visible on my example because of corrosion. I will generate photos and dimensions later today. Herb Miller 1960 AN5 1962 BT7 1967 BJ8 From: Derek Job [mailto:derek.c.job at gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 1:52 AM To: Herbert Miller Cc: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Glass washer bottle Herb Trafalgar was the model name. The bottles were manufactured by John Sydney. Check on the bottle top on my web site at this page http://www.healeysix.net/Longbridge2.htm cheers Derek On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 12:29 AM, Herbert Miller wrote: I have seen the name "Trafalgar" associated with glass windshield washer bottles, so I checked on the one I have. Trafalgar no. It has "Manufactured by John Sydney LTD" on the metal lid. Dimensionally it fits the hole in the parcel shelf perfectly. The metal bracket clamps to the bottle with ears as to sit in the shelf hole. Is this even for a Healey? Herb Miller _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/derek.c.job at gmail.com From MBran89793 at aol.com Thu May 6 10:50:44 2010 From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 12:50:44 EDT Subject: [Healeys] bj8 window glass / door rubber seal Message-ID: <4c049.6ca87009.39144d64@aol.com> Hi Rich- I had a similar problem with the window rubber strips on my BJ8. After having tried several different rubber lubricants it was suggested that I try Armor All-Protectant. First I lowered the windows all the way down. Using my fingers I applied the Armor All- Protectant to the rubber strip on both the under and upper surfaces. Rolled the window up and let it set over night. The next day when I tried to lower the window much to my surprise it worked just they should. What a dummy I am. After having represented Armor All in the mid '70 in the Southeastern states I should have known that it works wonders on almost anything rubber, Marion S. Brantley, Jr. Tampa Bay AHC Delegate/ Membership Chairman (I have the exact problem you stated. I wont have the car on the road 'till next week but I had planned to use some rubber lubricant and clean and wax the windows to see if it improves the "drag". The old rubber was tapered but this new stuff from Moss is stiff. It curls in as the window goes down. I've been meaning to call Moss but I have too many other issues in getting back on the road. I didn't like the felt strip the sent me either. Rich Kahn) From healeyray at yahoo.com Thu May 6 11:21:32 2010 From: healeyray at yahoo.com (Ray Juncal) Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 10:21:32 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] 100-M SU carbs In-Reply-To: <91384.34373.qm@web31501.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <590333.34975.qm@web111413.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Thanks Joe. The pictures are just what I needed.My carbs look right but have no hand etching. I wonder what they came off of? Ray --- On Thu, 5/6/10, jomar healey wrote: From: jomar healey Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-M SU carbs To: "Ray Juncal" Date: Thursday, May 6, 2010, 4:33 AM Ray This site has some pictures that might help. http://www.foreverhealeys.com/M/Documentation2/Austin%20Healey100MWelcome.htm http://www.foreverhealeys.com/M/Sarah/MNumbers.htm Joe BNN1 #923 Coronet Cream BN2 100M BJ8 The Blue Baby as per wife and kid --- On Thu, 5/6/10, Ray Juncal wrote: From: Ray Juncal Subject: [Healeys] 100-M SU carbs To: "List Healey" Date: Thursday, May 6, 2010, 2:25 AM I have been following the thread on 100-M carbs. I happen to be in the process of rebuilding two pairs of H-6s on 100-M manifolds. I have had both sets since the early seventies I don't think anyone was reproducing "M" manifolds at that time so I think they are legit. The carbs came with the manifolds so the chances are good they may be correct also. The carbs have the "AUC 6040 X" number but I cant see any other hand etched numbers. On my H-4s there is a small plinth with hand etched "6000"numbers but the H-6s have no such dedicated number location. Exactly where should I look for the hand etched numbers? The bodies of the carbs I have only have one of the mounting bosses machined off. All four bodies have three bosses. According to previous posts, three bosses should have been removed leaving only one. Is that correct. If these carbs are not 100-Ms what could they be? maybe from a 100-6 or 3000? I have tried to find photos of a 100-M engine showing the carbs in the books I have without much luck. Not enough detail. My cars are kind of bitzas so the info is more interest than necessity. Anyone have anything to add?Ray Juncal _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ah53 at yahoo.com From e-wilkins at cox.net Thu May 6 11:26:50 2010 From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins) Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 10:26:50 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Glass washer bottle In-Reply-To: <012701caed2a$d6f68550$84e38ff0$@net> References: <009f01caeca2$6da77ab0$48f67010$@net> <012701caed2a$d6f68550$84e38ff0$@net> Message-ID: Glass bottle dimensions Height: 7.625" OD 3.93" Neck OD 2.20" Neck ID 1.825" Neck length to start of fillet/radius 1.35 Body length (to start of roundover) 5.2" Wilko From tahoehealey at hotmail.com Thu May 6 11:30:36 2010 From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn) Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 10:30:36 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Carpet installation question Message-ID: In the Moss installation tape, they show the seat runners mounted over the carpet. Some carpet kits come with slits cut for the runners. As I have the Moss kit which has no cut outs should the runners be mounted over the carpet? The carpet I took out (not original) had the cut outs. Thanks for any help. Rich Kahn _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 From ampole at hotmail.com Thu May 6 12:17:10 2010 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 18:17:10 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Carpet installation question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Rich I know Rich C covered it well in the archives, basically the black metal plates and snap bases hold the jute down, whilst the carpet is trimmed around, therefore giving enough clearance for the seat runners to move: quote: >From the floor up, here goes..... -painted floor -heavy felt paper (black tarpaper)covering flat floor areas -thin layer of burlap looking jute underlay covering flat floor areas -black painted steel strips about 1 1/2" wide x 17" long with the 3 clearance holes for sleeved seat track nuts -wood spacer strip for seat tracks -seat tracks with sleeved nuts passing from underside through floor, steel packing plate and wood packing strip, etc. onto seat track studs. -carpet piece that goes under seat is slotted to clear seat track assemblies and installs from the rear, sliding forward under seat. This carpet piece goes only to approx. front edge of seat tracks. -carpet is held in place on floor by 4 ring type female carpet snaps passing through carpet and snapping onto male studs screwed through jute, etc. into steel floor. NO GLUE on floor or tunnel carpets. They need to be able to snap out to dry when you get them wet. Hope this helps. Rich The original Karvel carpet was not bound at the edges. I have taken quite a few pics of my installation. How did the window winders work out? cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/197222280/direct/01/ We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us now From shop at justbrits.com Thu May 6 12:22:29 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Thu, 06 May 2010 13:22:29 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] 100-M SU carbs In-Reply-To: <590333.34975.qm@web111413.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <590333.34975.qm@web111413.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4BE308E5.5070903@justbrits.com> << The pictures are just what I needed >> Just to "add" to your info Ray, be SURE to check out "AH BN 1 Carbs" on Front Page of my site -:) !! Ed From bspidell at comcast.net Thu May 6 15:23:47 2010 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 21:23:47 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] dumb question ... Message-ID: <634223493.16049561273181027829.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> A 'UN' (rich) SU needle should enrichen the mixture compared to a standard needle, correct? bs -------------------------------- Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA From healeyrick at yahoo.com Thu May 6 17:00:39 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 16:00:39 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Red Healey in AAA TripTik In-Reply-To: <794771629.20724471273150806519.JavaMail.root@sz0068a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <176691.95304.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com> I'm surprised they still make up TripTiks. Would've thought nav systems would've ended that. Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Thu, 5/6/10, Kent McLean wrote: From: Kent McLean Subject: Re: [Healeys] Red Healey in AAA TripTik To: healeys at autox.team.net Date: Thursday, May 6, 2010, 9:00 AM Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote: > Yes, that car is on istock. > > http://tinyurl.com/2bqzu8h Nice. Except they don't know a 100 from a Tickford: -- Kent McLean A-H 100 BN-2 _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeyrick at yahoo.com From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Thu May 6 17:24:09 2010 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 19:24:09 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Carpet installation question References: Message-ID: <000901caed73$3b635cf0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> After you get caught in your first heavy rain fall with your top down your gonna wish you could pull your carpet out to hang it out to dry. Think a head. To keep your floors dry, everything should be able to come out to keep moisture down. Or go concours and stay moist. Its your car, do it the way you want. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Kahn" To: Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 1:30 PM Subject: [Healeys] Carpet installation question > In the Moss installation tape, they show the seat runners mounted over the > carpet. Some carpet kits come with slits cut for the runners. As I have > the > Moss kit which has no cut outs should the runners be mounted over the > carpet? > The carpet I took out (not original) had the cut outs. > Thanks for any help. > Rich Kahn > > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your > inbox. > http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL > :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/lapierrem at sbcglobal.net From thehartnetts at earthlink.net Thu May 6 19:21:07 2010 From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett) Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 18:21:07 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Red Healey in AAA TripTik In-Reply-To: <176691.95304.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <176691.95304.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Rick: I'm sure you do not believe that everyone with an automobile has, or wants, a nav system. There was a segment on local TV the other night where some people who bought a new Toyota Prius and paid a couple of hundred dollars for the Toyota nav system found out that their home addresses, along with other locations, were not found on the system. They did not live out in the boonies or in new subdivisions. For this reason, and for the people that have been sent to wrong locations by their nav systems, some into lakes or dead-end streets, a good map is still the way to go. I'm sorry that I didn't save this for this e-mail: "If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there" (Lewis Carroll) ;-) (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: "HealeyRick" To: ; "Kent McLean" Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 4:00 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Red Healey in AAA TripTik > I'm surprised they still make up TripTiks. Would've thought nav systems > would've ended that. > > Rick From MBran89793 at aol.com Thu May 6 20:06:36 2010 From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 22:06:36 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies-COMPUTER PROBLEMS] Message-ID: <239ad.20c083b.3914cfac@aol.com> (If you don't care for Friday Funnies by all means PLEASE Press DELETE.) COMPUTER PROBLEMS As we Silver Surfers know, sometimes we have trouble with our computers. I had a problem yesterday, so I called Eric, the 11 year old next door, whose bedroom looks like Mission Control and asked him to come over. Eric clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem. As he was walking away, I called after him, 'So, what was wrong? He replied, 'It was an ID ten T error.' I didn't want to appear stupid, but nonetheless inquired, 'An, ID ten T error? What's that? In case I need to fix it again.' Eric grinned.... 'Haven't you ever heard of an ID ten T error before? 'No,' I replied. 'Write it down,' he said, 'and I think you'll figure it out.' So I wrote down: ID10T I used to like Eric, the little bastard, From richchrysler at quickclic.net Thu May 6 20:51:44 2010 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 22:51:44 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Carpet installation question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <758F55B5412F412E85EE9FEBD3EFCF56@LIFEBOOK> The carpets are cut around the seat runners so they can be unsnapped and removed to dry in the event that they get wet. The underlay is trapped and packed under the seat runners and packing plates so it will clear the runners. Rich > In the Moss installation tape, they show the seat runners mounted over the > carpet. Some carpet kits come with slits cut for the runners. As I have > the > Moss kit which has no cut outs should the runners be mounted over the > carpet? > The carpet I took out (not original) had the cut outs. > Thanks for any help. > Rich Kahn From shop at justbrits.com Thu May 6 21:29:51 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Thu, 06 May 2010 22:29:51 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] MGC vs AH motors, not Distributor In-Reply-To: <4BE274DC.5070107@chello.nl> References: <4BE274DC.5070107@chello.nl> Message-ID: <4BE3892F.1080205@justbrits.com> Kees, not quite 'correct' -:) !! << The only cure is to fit new springs or a new distributor. >> On this side of the Pond we are VERY fortunate to have a chap with a business called Advance Distributors up in Minn. A total GENIUS when it comes to LBC distributors !! I have yet to hear of a unit he could not repair or, at least have a solution -:) -:) -:) !!!! NFI, YMMV, FYI, HTHs, yada, yada, etc. !! Ed PS: And I DID tell Jack to have his son's unit shipped .........off to Jeff in a PM shortly after Jack's 1st post!! From healeyray at yahoo.com Thu May 6 22:15:11 2010 From: healeyray at yahoo.com (Ray Juncal) Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 21:15:11 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] 100-M SU carbs In-Reply-To: <4BE2C0D8.7070106@comcast.net> Message-ID: <752754.19419.qm@web111413.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> A bitza this one and a bitza that one make a whole one.LOL Ray --- On Thu, 5/6/10, Bob Spidell wrote: From: Bob Spidell Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-M SU carbs To: "Ray Juncal" Cc: "List Healey" Date: Thursday, May 6, 2010, 6:15 AM I give up. What's a 'bitza?' bs Ray Juncal wrote: > I have been following the thread on 100-M carbs. I happen to be in the > process of rebuilding two pairs of H-6s on 100-M manifolds. I have had both > sets since the early seventies I don't think anyone was reproducing "M" > manifolds at that time so I think they are legit. The carbs came with the > manifolds so the chances are good they may be correct also. The carbs have > the "AUC 6040 X" number but I cant see any other hand etched numbers. On my > H-4s there is a small plinth with hand etched "6000"numbers but the H-6s have > no such dedicated number location. Exactly where should I look for the hand > etched numbers? The bodies of the carbs I have only have one of the > mounting bosses machined off. All four bodies have three bosses. According > to previous posts, three bosses should have been removed leaving only one. Is > that correct. If these carbs are not 100-Ms what could they be? maybe from a > 100-6 or 3000? I have tried to find > photos of a 100-M engine showing the carbs in the books I have without much > luck. Not enough detail. My cars are kind of bitzas so the info is more > interest than necessity. Anyone have anything to add?Ray Juncal > ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From keithbailey5 at bigpond.com Fri May 7 00:30:26 2010 From: keithbailey5 at bigpond.com (Keith Bailey) Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 16:30:26 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Engine Dip Stick Message-ID: <92C0D4FCCF3A40AF9B84BDD1AC8E9E9E@KeithDell> Hi All The dip stick on my BN1 is not the correct on for that engine none off the spare parts people stock them It would not be big job to correct the one I have.Could some one please send some dimension so I can modify the one I have got thanking you in anticipation Regards Keith From coudesluijs at chello.nl Fri May 7 00:38:53 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Fri, 07 May 2010 08:38:53 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] MGC vs AH motors, not Distributor In-Reply-To: <4BE3892F.1080205@justbrits.com> References: <4BE274DC.5070107@chello.nl> <4BE3892F.1080205@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4BE3B57D.2040002@chello.nl> Ed, That GENIUS of yours would have fitted new springs (for the balance weights). Cheers Kees Oudesluijs Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > Kees, not quite 'correct' -:) !! > > << The only cure is to fit new springs or a new distributor. >> > > On this side of the Pond we are VERY fortunate to > have a chap with a business called Advance Distributors > up in Minn. > > A total GENIUS when it comes to LBC distributors !! > > I have yet to hear of a unit he could not repair or, at > least have a solution -:) -:) -:) !!!! > > NFI, YMMV, FYI, HTHs, yada, yada, etc. !! > > Ed > > PS: And I DID tell Jack to have his son's unit shipped > .........off to Jeff in a PM shortly after Jack's 1st post!! > _______________________________________________ From j.aeckerlin at gmail.com Fri May 7 02:45:14 2010 From: j.aeckerlin at gmail.com (Jaap Aeckerlin) Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 10:45:14 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] LPG In-Reply-To: <4BE1A706.3070001@chello.nl> References: <4BE176A2.8080006@comcast.net> <4BE18442.3000106@chello.nl> <4BE18C00.80703@comcast.net> <4BE1A706.3070001@chello.nl> Message-ID: Charlie, in addition to Kees' answer regarding the use of LPG in Holland : the main reason for the popularity of LPG in our country is the price. Yesterday, filling up my gas tank, I noticed that the price of LPG is 40% of the price of standard 95 octane gas. In order to avoid the whole Dutch car fleet to be converted to LPG our Government, in their endless wisdom, decided that the road tax for non- petrol driven cars (so diesel and LPG) is far higher than for cars using petrol(gas). One therefore has to drive quite a distance in order to enjoy the relatively low price of LPG and to recuperate the costs of adding an LPG installation. BUT: as cars older than 25 years don't have to pay road tax it is very economical to drive a >25 years car on LPG. To give you an idea: I pay for my daily driver (2650 lbs) about $ 765 per year. Had it been an LPG driven car, I would have paid $ 1610! Regards, Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands 1964 BJ8 29432 2010/5/5 Oudesluys > Charlie Baldwin wrote: > >> Kees, >> Is it fairly common in The Netherlands to have cars running on LPG? The >> reason that I ask is that several years ago a Dutch vintage Volvo club was >> here in the US to tour across the country for several months. Some friends >> and I met up with them early in the tour in Gettysburg, PA. Most all of >> these car were equipped to run on LPG and most had to convert back to >> gasoline to do the tour here. These were Volvos from the late '50s & '60s >> generally which had SU carbs. >> One of the things that I wondered is where they hid the tanks for the LPG >> if they also had the original gasoline tank too. >> Charlie >> > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/j.aeckerlin at gmail.com From frogeye at porterscustom.com Fri May 7 06:23:29 2010 From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter) Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 06:23:29 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Pome......... just received from al moss Message-ID: <51C2ADBFA50B47D1B9017918A25F023D@oscar> _____ From: racermoss Subject: Pome There was a young man from Boston Who rode around town in his Austin. There was room for his ass And one gallon of gas But his balls hung out, so he lostem From healey.nut at gmail.com Fri May 7 07:11:41 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 21:11:41 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Pome......... just received from al moss In-Reply-To: <51C2ADBFA50B47D1B9017918A25F023D@oscar> References: <51C2ADBFA50B47D1B9017918A25F023D@oscar> Message-ID: Not sure if I should laugh, or cry with sadness. On 5/7/10, Dave Porter wrote: > _____ > > From: racermoss Subject: Pome > > > > > > There was a young man from Boston > > > > Who rode around town in his Austin. > > > > There was room for his ass > > > > And one gallon of gas > > > > But his balls hung out, so he lostem > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From ktaplin1934 at gmail.com Fri May 7 07:21:12 2010 From: ktaplin1934 at gmail.com (Ken Taplin) Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 09:21:12 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] seat belts Message-ID: I have maintained for years that it is at least imprudent if not actually dangerous to belt yourself into a vehicle that does not have rollover protection. I recently aquired a tractor with a seat belt and a rollover protective stucture. One of the many warnig labels on this tractor says...DO NOT use seat belt if this structure is not in place. I feel vindicated. From healey.nut at gmail.com Fri May 7 07:55:47 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 21:55:47 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] seat belts In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Ken - A tractor and an Austin Healey are two completely different animals. I think you would be very hard pressed, unless you were racing, to flip an Austin Healey even if you had a failure in the drive train. With all the metal windows, dash, and a spear for a steering column (of which I have a friend killed by a solid column when he wasn't wearing his seatbelt in his Land Rover), I'd have to say yes, on the chance you roll snake eyes you'll roll over and have a 50/50 shot of getting killed, but there's the other 35 combinations of two dice which says wearing a seat belt is probably a good idea for staying alive & keeping your front teeth. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Fri, May 7, 2010 at 9:21 PM, Ken Taplin wrote: > I have maintained for years that it is at least imprudent if not actually > dangerous to belt yourself into a vehicle that does not have rollover > protection. I recently aquired a tractor with a seat belt and a rollover > protective stucture. One of the many warnig labels on this tractor > says...DO > NOT use seat belt if this structure is not in place. > I feel vindicated. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com From besaw55 at yahoo.com Fri May 7 08:03:15 2010 From: besaw55 at yahoo.com (Skip Besaw) Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 10:03:15 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Wire Wheel work in MA Message-ID: Thanks to all who replied to my email as to where in MA, SO. NH or RI I could find someone qualified to work on wire wheels. The recommendations of Fred at Wheel Repair Service of New England were great however a couple of messages to him have not resulted in return calls. I will wait a while but if anyone has other thoughts they would be appreciated. From warthodson at aol.com Fri May 7 08:03:33 2010 From: warthodson at aol.com (warthodson at aol.com) Date: Fri, 07 May 2010 10:03:33 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] seat belts In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8CCBC0536F1E7FB-53C4-850B@Webmail-m114.sysops.aol.com> That is especially true when plowing fields with your Healey. Gary Hodson -----Original Message----- From: Ken Taplin To: healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Fri, May 7, 2010 8:21 am Subject: [Healeys] seat belts I have maintained for years that it is at least imprudent if not actually angerous to belt yourself into a vehicle that does not have rollover rotection. I recently aquired a tractor with a seat belt and a rollover rotective stucture. One of the many warnig labels on this tractor says...DO OT use seat belt if this structure is not in place. feel vindicated. ______________________________________________ ealeys at autox.team.net onate: http://www.team.net/donate.html uggested annual donation $12.75 rchive: http://www.team.net/archive orums: http://www.team.net/forums nsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/warthodson at aol.com From Healey100M at gmail.com Fri May 7 08:15:10 2010 From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks) Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 10:15:10 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] seat belts In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <61BEA646-7CFB-4705-9825-0764C2087DB4@gmail.com> Unbelievable! Great Friday Funny! Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '55 BN1 Dealer LeMans '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M at gmail.com On May 7, 2010, at 9:21 AM, Ken Taplin wrote: > I have maintained for years that it is at least imprudent if not actually > dangerous to belt yourself into a vehicle that does not have rollover > protection. I recently aquired a tractor with a seat belt and a rollover > protective stucture. One of the many warnig labels on this tractor says...DO > NOT use seat belt if this structure is not in place. > I feel vindicated. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey100m at gmail.com From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk Fri May 7 08:26:06 2010 From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan) Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 15:26:06 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] seat belts In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000a01caedf1$3b85b4c0$b2911e40$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk> Agreed. Simon -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Alan Seigrist Sent: 07 May 2010 14:56 To: Ken Taplin Cc: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] seat belts Ken - A tractor and an Austin Healey are two completely different animals. I think you would be very hard pressed, unless you were racing, to flip an Austin Healey even if you had a failure in the drive train. With all the metal windows, dash, and a spear for a steering column (of which I have a friend killed by a solid column when he wasn't wearing his seatbelt in his Land Rover), I'd have to say yes, on the chance you roll snake eyes you'll roll over and have a 50/50 shot of getting killed, but there's the other 35 combinations of two dice which says wearing a seat belt is probably a good idea for staying alive & keeping your front teeth. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Fri, May 7, 2010 at 9:21 PM, Ken Taplin wrote: > I have maintained for years that it is at least imprudent if not actually > dangerous to belt yourself into a vehicle that does not have rollover > protection. I recently aquired a tractor with a seat belt and a rollover > protective stucture. One of the many warnig labels on this tractor > says...DO > NOT use seat belt if this structure is not in place. > I feel vindicated. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk From neilandcustom at gmail.com Fri May 7 08:37:04 2010 From: neilandcustom at gmail.com (Neil Anderson) Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 09:37:04 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] seat belts In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000001caedf2$c595ae30$50c10a90$@com> Ken, You may feel vindicated in your view, but there are many types of accidents that happen that don't involve rollovers in which your body can be thrown from the vehicle if not belted in. Flying through the air and hitting something rarely ends in good results. Would you not seat belt your ten year old kid in the car even with the absolute slightest possibility that you will rear end another car? No rollover......., but lots of damage to soft tissues! I wouldn't think of driving my Healey without my seat belt. When I drive a gymkhana, my 3" racing belt is pulled as tight as I can get it so I can drive the car instead of sloshing around in there. Your thinking goes against any safety standards in place. I hope we don't find your name on the Darwin Awards some time. Neil Anderson '60 BT7 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ken Taplin Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 8:21 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] seat belts I have maintained for years that it is at least imprudent if not actually dangerous to belt yourself into a vehicle that does not have rollover protection. I recently aquired a tractor with a seat belt and a rollover protective stucture. One of the many warnig labels on this tractor says...DO NOT use seat belt if this structure is not in place. I feel vindicated. _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/neilandcustom at gmail.com From bspidell at comcast.net Fri May 7 09:20:55 2010 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 15:20:55 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] seat belts In-Reply-To: <000a01caedf1$3b85b4c0$b2911e40$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk> Message-ID: <1693099073.16313361273245655212.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Note that tractors often (usually) flip over backwards. With tons of torque (some tractors have Healey engines), low gearing and huge rear wheels just pop the clutch with a heavy load--stump-pulling is a classic example--and you're on the ground with a large engine on top of you in about one-half second. I nearly did it once myself. Seat belts are useful in a Healey--it makes it easier for the coroner to determine who was driving. bs -------------------------------- Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA Agreed. Simon Ken - A tractor and an Austin Healey are two completely different animals. I think you would be very hard pressed, unless you were racing, to flip an Austin Healey even if you had a failure in the drive train. With all the metal windows, dash, and a spear for a steering column (of which I have a friend killed by a solid column when he wasn't wearing his seatbelt in his Land Rover), I'd have to say yes, on the chance you roll snake eyes you'll roll over and have a 50/50 shot of getting killed, but there's the other 35 combinations of two dice which says wearing a seat belt is probably a good idea for staying alive & keeping your front teeth. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Fri, May 7, 2010 at 9:21 PM, Ken Taplin wrote: > I have maintained for years that it is at least imprudent if not actually > dangerous to belt yourself into a vehicle that does not have rollover > protection. I recently aquired a tractor with a seat belt and a rollover > protective stucture. One of the many warnig labels on this tractor > says...DO > NOT use seat belt if this structure is not in place. > I feel vindicated. From coudesluijs at chello.nl Fri May 7 09:50:52 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Fri, 07 May 2010 17:50:52 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] seat belts In-Reply-To: <000a01caedf1$3b85b4c0$b2911e40$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk> References: <000a01caedf1$3b85b4c0$b2911e40$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk> Message-ID: <4BE436DC.5010400@chello.nl> The chance that you will be killed or seriously harmed because of wearing a seatbelt in your car is far smaller than that the seatbelt will save your life. Wear them at all times. When you flip over, it will be just your bad luck. Kees Oudesluijs NL Simon Lachlan wrote: > Agreed. > Simon > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Alan Seigrist > Sent: 07 May 2010 14:56 > To: Ken Taplin > Cc: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] seat belts > > Ken - > > A tractor and an Austin Healey are two completely different animals. I > think you would be very hard pressed, unless you were racing, to flip an > Austin Healey even if you had a failure in the drive train. > > With all the metal windows, dash, and a spear for a steering column (of > which I have a friend killed by a solid column when he wasn't wearing his > seatbelt in his Land Rover), I'd have to say yes, on the chance you roll > snake eyes you'll roll over and have a 50/50 shot of getting killed, but > there's the other 35 combinations of two dice which says wearing a seat belt > is probably a good idea for staying alive & keeping your front teeth. > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 > > > On Fri, May 7, 2010 at 9:21 PM, Ken Taplin wrote: > > >> I have maintained for years that it is at least imprudent if not actually >> dangerous to belt yourself into a vehicle that does not have rollover >> protection. I recently aquired a tractor with a seat belt and a rollover >> protective stucture. One of the many warnig labels on this tractor >> says...DO >> NOT use seat belt if this structure is not in place. >> I feel vindicated. >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com >> > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2859 - datum van uitgifte: 05/07/10 08:26:00 From tomfelts at windstream.net Fri May 7 10:51:04 2010 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts) Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 11:51:04 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] seat belts In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20100507115104.OE807.1813398.root@ispmxfep13-z01> OK---but come back and talk to me after you have crashed through the windshield and lost much of your face. A tractor isn't quite as fast as a car, so they can afford to say thet. tom ---- Ken Taplin wrote: ============= I have maintained for years that it is at least imprudent if not actually dangerous to belt yourself into a vehicle that does not have rollover protection. I recently aquired a tractor with a seat belt and a rollover protective stucture. One of the many warnig labels on this tractor says...DO NOT use seat belt if this structure is not in place. I feel vindicated. _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tomfelts at windstream.net From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Fri May 7 12:09:56 2010 From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock) Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 11:09:56 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] seat belts In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <76B4C214-30B7-4349-B580-384BD42A4534@sbcglobal.net> I have had two ocassions to witness a Healey accident and seatbelts. First time a driver in front of me went off the road and hit the side of a mountian. They were wearing lap belts. The driver hit the steering wheel in the chest, the passenger to the dash to the face. I have since installed shoulder belts in both of their Healey's. Second incedent was a customer that had purchased our retractable lap belts. He returned the next day and didnt like the look of the belt retractors. I convinced him that it was better to have ugly retractors and be alive than to have no seat belts and dead. So he returned home with his retractable shoulder belts. Then later that day he was on a drive out in the Marin Headlands. He lost control and launched the car over a cliff. Some of you may remember the article from the San Francisco Chronicle about 7 years ago that was sent around the list. The steering wheel was crushed down to the drivers seat and the car burned up. Both the driver and the passenger crawled away and survived. The driver had a broken back along with many other injuries. He has now restored another car. If you want to see a photo of this I can send on along. I promise you it will convince you that a seat belt is definitly a good idea. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On May 7, 2010, at 6:21 AM, Ken Taplin wrote: > I have maintained for years that it is at least imprudent if not > actually > dangerous to belt yourself into a vehicle that does not have rollover > protection. I recently aquired a tractor with a seat belt and a > rollover > protective stucture. One of the many warnig labels on this tractor > says...DO > NOT use seat belt if this structure is not in place. > I feel vindicated. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ > healeydoc at sbcglobal.net From healeyrick at yahoo.com Fri May 7 13:13:26 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 12:13:26 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] seat belts In-Reply-To: <20100507115104.OE807.1813398.root@ispmxfep13-z01> Message-ID: <704886.78577.qm@web51402.mail.re2.yahoo.com> OR... to put it another way, look around your Healey and pick out the things you'd like your face to smash into. The only person I ever saw successfully eschew the use of seat belts was the late Masten Gregory who had a penchant for jumping out of his cars just prior to the crash. Just to add a little more controversy, I'm not even sure lap belts alone are sufficient protection in a Healey. In a front-end collision wearing only lap belts, the body tends to bend forward at the waist, throwing the chest into the "javelin" of the steering column. I'll be putting three point harnesses in mine. Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Fri, 5/7/10, Tom Felts wrote: From: Tom Felts Subject: Re: [Healeys] seat belts To: "Ken Taplin" , healeys at autox.team.net Cc: "Ken Taplin" Date: Friday, May 7, 2010, 12:51 PM OK---but come back and talk to me after you have crashed through the windshield and lost much of your face. A tractor isn't quite as fast as a car, so they can afford to say thet. tom ---- Ken Taplin wrote: ============= I have maintained for years that it is at least imprudent if not actually dangerous to belt yourself into a vehicle that does not have rollover protection. I recently aquired a tractor with a seat belt and a rollover protective stucture. One of the many warnig labels on this tractor says...DO NOT use seat belt if this structure is not in place. I feel vindicated. _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tomfelts at windstream.net _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeyrick at yahoo.com From richard.ewald at gmail.com Fri May 7 13:28:29 2010 From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald) Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 12:28:29 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] seat belts In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: So back in the day a buddy of mine bought a used Sprite for the going rate of $500. The DPO took the belts out, so the first trip after school was to Pep Boys to buy belts. On the way home my buddy decided to take the windy road. He blew a tire in a corner and hit an oak tree dead square. The driver bounced off the steering wheel with some cracked ribs. The passenger went through the windshield. The headlights of the Sprite pointed at each other. To get glass out of your face they rub a cotton ball til it snags then use tweezers to pull the glass out. The passenger claims it felt like they used coarse steel wool and vice grips. So if you don't believe in seat belts for roadsters try putting your face through a windshield then see if your opinion changes. $.02 Rick Sent from my iPhone On May 7, 2010, at 6:21, Ken Taplin wrote: > I have maintained for years that it is at least imprudent if not > actually > dangerous to belt yourself into a vehicle that does not have rollover > protection. I recently aquired a tractor with a seat belt and a > rollover > protective stucture. One of the many warnig labels on this tractor > says...DO > NOT use seat belt if this structure is not in place. > I feel vindicated. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richard.ewald at gmail.com From mgcharlie at comcast.net Fri May 7 13:45:30 2010 From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin) Date: Fri, 07 May 2010 15:45:30 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] seat belts In-Reply-To: <76B4C214-30B7-4349-B580-384BD42A4534@sbcglobal.net> References: <76B4C214-30B7-4349-B580-384BD42A4534@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: <4BE46DDA.9040401@comcast.net> David, Why don't you post any pictures to the forum and we can look at our leisure and you will only need to send it one place? To find the forum, go to the bottom of this email and click on the link to the forums, find the Healey one and post there. I think that you will need to register, but that's easy and free. Thanks. Charlie David Nock wrote: > I have had two ocassions to witness a Healey accident and seatbelts. > > First time a driver in front of me went off the road and hit the > side of a mountian. They were wearing lap belts. The driver hit the > steering wheel in the chest, the passenger to the dash to the face. I > have since installed shoulder belts in both of their Healey's. > > Second incedent was a customer that had purchased our retractable lap > belts. He returned the next day and didnt like the look of the belt > retractors. I convinced him that it was better to have ugly > retractors and be alive than to have no seat belts and dead. So he > returned home with his retractable shoulder belts. Then later that > day he was on a drive out in the Marin Headlands. He lost control and > launched the car over a cliff. Some of you may remember the article > from the San Francisco Chronicle about 7 years ago that was sent > around the list. The steering wheel was crushed down to the drivers > seat and the car burned up. Both the driver and the passenger crawled > away and survived. The driver had a broken back along with many other > injuries. He has now restored another car. > > If you want to see a photo of this I can send on along. I promise you > it will convince you that a seat belt is definitly a good idea. > > > > > > David Nock > British Car Specialists > Stockton Ca 95205 > 209-948-8767 > > www.britishcarspecialists.com > . > . > > On May 7, 2010, at 6:21 AM, Ken Taplin wrote: > > >> I have maintained for years that it is at least imprudent if not >> actually >> dangerous to belt yourself into a vehicle that does not have rollover >> protection. I recently aquired a tractor with a seat belt and a >> rollover >> protective stucture. One of the many warnig labels on this tractor >> says...DO >> NOT use seat belt if this structure is not in place. >> I feel vindicated. >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ >> healeydoc at sbcglobal.net >> > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/mgcharlie at comcast.net [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] From grday at btinternet.com Fri May 7 14:24:36 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 21:24:36 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] seat belts References: Message-ID: <78401D8A7FDF4630915460DC4CC49E62@user8634b3d69b> I have maintained for years that tractors have a higher centre of gravity than a LBC and because of this are easier to turn over on a sideslope. Ask yourself in how many accidents you roll over as opposed to having a nose to tail shunt? Now, I too feel vindicated. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Taplin" To: Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 2:21 PM Subject: [Healeys] seat belts >I have maintained for years that it is at least imprudent if not actually > dangerous to belt yourself into a vehicle that does not have rollover > protection. I recently aquired a tractor with a seat belt and a rollover > protective stucture. One of the many warnig labels on this tractor > says...DO > NOT use seat belt if this structure is not in place. > I feel vindicated. > _______________________________________________ From coudesluijs at chello.nl Fri May 7 14:29:41 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Fri, 07 May 2010 22:29:41 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] seat belts In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BE47835.7060602@chello.nl> In the late 70's I worked for TNO, the Dutch equivalent of NHTSA, with whom we worked together in a crash test dummy program. I got heavily involved in crash testing, accident investigation, homologation and consumer testing of seat belts, crash helmets, child seats etc. Before I never used to wear seatbelts, did not believe in them. It only lasted one day at TNO though... In the rare occasion that I do not put them on immediately now I feel there is something not right as by instinct. Kees Oudesluijs NL Richard Ewald wrote: > So back in the day a buddy of mine bought a used Sprite for the going > rate of $500. The DPO took the belts out, so the first trip after > school was to Pep Boys to buy belts. > On the way home my buddy decided to take the windy road. He blew a > tire in a corner and hit an oak tree dead square. > The driver bounced off the steering wheel with some cracked ribs. The > passenger went through the windshield. The headlights of the Sprite > pointed at each other. > To get glass out of your face they rub a cotton ball til it snags then > use tweezers to pull the glass out. The passenger claims it felt like > they used coarse steel wool and vice grips. > So if you don't believe in seat belts for roadsters try putting your > face through a windshield then see if your opinion changes. > $.02 > Rick > > Sent from my iPhone From dan at warner-associates.com Fri May 7 14:46:52 2010 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 15:46:52 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] dumb question ... Message-ID: Bob: I asked the same question and was told the needle circumference enriched the mixture only at higher RPMs and that at idle or near idle the needle was the same as standard. Dan -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Spidell Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 4:24 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] dumb question ... A 'UN' (rich) SU needle should enrichen the mixture compared to a standard needle, correct? bs -------------------------------- Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/dan at warner-associates.com From Editorgary at aol.com Fri May 7 14:50:24 2010 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 16:50:24 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Brake Fluid Message-ID: <298df.596f8cd8.3915d710@aol.com> To make the numbering system on brake fluid even more confusing, DOT 5.1 is a non-silicone brake fluid, which is compatible with DOT 4 (and DOT 3, which I don't think is even sold any more.) Castrol GT-LMA is rated as DOT 5.1 and is an excellent choice for systems that have not been switched to silicone DOT 5 brake fluid. It has excellent moisture management and heat tolerance characteristics. But please, folks, let's not get started on preferences for silicone versus non-silicone fluids. If the car has never had its brake fluid changed, then it hasn't had the seals changed either, and should get replacement non-silicone (Dot 4 or Dot 5.1) fluid. Cheers gary From dan at warner-associates.com Fri May 7 14:55:33 2010 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 15:55:33 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Carpet installation question In-Reply-To: <000901caed73$3b635cf0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: I just read the standards the other day and they allow one to cut out around the floor snaps so you can remove and dry the under jute and carpet both. Go for the gold. Dan -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark LaPierre Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 6:24 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Carpet installation question After you get caught in your first heavy rain fall with your top down your gonna wish you could pull your carpet out to hang it out to dry. Think a head. To keep your floors dry, everything should be able to come out to keep moisture down. Or go concours and stay moist. Its your car, do it the way you want. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Kahn" To: Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 1:30 PM Subject: [Healeys] Carpet installation question > In the Moss installation tape, they show the seat runners mounted over the > carpet. Some carpet kits come with slits cut for the runners. As I have > the > Moss kit which has no cut outs should the runners be mounted over the > carpet? > The carpet I took out (not original) had the cut outs. > Thanks for any help. > Rich Kahn > > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your > inbox. > http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:W L > :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/lapierrem at sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/dan at warner-associates.com From greylinn at ozemail.com.au Fri May 7 15:36:24 2010 From: greylinn at ozemail.com.au (Peter Linn) Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 07:36:24 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Engine Dip Stick In-Reply-To: <92C0D4FCCF3A40AF9B84BDD1AC8E9E9E@KeithDell> References: <92C0D4FCCF3A40AF9B84BDD1AC8E9E9E@KeithDell> Message-ID: Hi Keith The measurements for the one in the Ward Spl are as follows: Total length from tip to base of handle "loop": 450mm Length from tip to top of tube on block (ie length of stick inserted in tube/sump): 365mm Distance from tip to "low" mark: 77mm Distance from tip to "full" mark: 87mm Cheers Peter ----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith Bailey" To: Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 4:30 PM Subject: [Healeys] Engine Dip Stick > Hi All > The dip stick on my BN1 is not the correct on for that engine none > off > the spare parts people stock them > It would not be big job to correct the one I have.Could some one > please send some dimension so I can > modify the one I have got thanking you in anticipation > Regards Keith From bspidell at comcast.net Fri May 7 16:18:41 2010 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 22:18:41 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Brake Fluid In-Reply-To: <298df.596f8cd8.3915d710@aol.com> Message-ID: <1289129525.16500161273270721703.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> re: " (and DOT 3, which I don't think is even sold any more.)" I sure hope it's still being sold--DOT3 is SPECIFICALLY called-for in every ABS system I've serviced (a couple), and in some other older cars. I bought some a year ago or so ago. http://www.amazon.com/Wagner-FC134280-Brake-Fluid-Bottle/dp/B000C90S7O bs -------------------------------- Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA To make the numbering system on brake fluid even more confusing, DOT 5.1 is a non-silicone brake fluid, which is compatible with DOT 4 (and DOT 3, which I don't think is even sold any more.) Castrol GT-LMA is rated as DOT 5.1 and is an excellent choice for systems that have not been switched to silicone DOT 5 brake fluid. It has excellent moisture management and heat tolerance characteristics. But please, folks, let's not get started on preferences for silicone versus non-silicone fluids. If the car has never had its brake fluid changed, then it hasn't had the seals changed either, and should get replacement non-silicone (Dot 4 or Dot 5.1) fluid. Cheers gary From s.hutchings at rogers.com Fri May 7 16:23:24 2010 From: s.hutchings at rogers.com (Stephen Hutchings) Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 18:23:24 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] A arm connection at fulcrum Message-ID: I've got a question about the tolerance where the A arm/ kingpin meet : the manual says there should be a tolerance of 0.002" once the threaded bushes have benn turned back one flat. Fine, only the cork rings don't sit all the way into their recess, and I think that the compressed cork rings would make a feeler guage measurement impossible. So, are my cork rings too thick, and should I trim them before fitting the a A arms (lower wishbones).? Thanks Stephen, BJ8 From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Fri May 7 16:41:41 2010 From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock) Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 15:41:41 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] seat belts In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1871F5F5-EFDF-4305-86A6-7EDD60658406@sbcglobal.net> I have posted a couple of photos of a car that one of our customers had installed a set of 3 point shoulder belts. He lost control and went of a Central California Coastal Cliff and landed about 100 yards off the road. The car caught fire the steering wheel was pushed down to the seat cushion. All the impact was taken directly on the front end. The owner and his passenger crawled out of the car and are alive today. Both credit being alive today due to wearing 3 point shoulder belts. You can view the photos in the album page on our web site. www.britishcarspecialists.com David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On May 7, 2010, at 6:21 AM, Ken Taplin wrote: > I have maintained for years that it is at least imprudent if not > actually > dangerous to belt yourself into a vehicle that does not have rollover > protection. I recently aquired a tractor with a seat belt and a > rollover > protective stucture. One of the many warnig labels on this tractor > says...DO > NOT use seat belt if this structure is not in place. > I feel vindicated. From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Fri May 7 17:49:42 2010 From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock) Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 16:49:42 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healey with seatbelts after accident In-Reply-To: <000601caee1a$45c291a0$d147b4e0$@rr.com> References: <76B4C214-30B7-4349-B580-384BD42A4534@sbcglobal.net> <000601caee1a$45c291a0$d147b4e0$@rr.com> Message-ID: <1294210B-592E-4ECD-BEA7-62E8330B9960@sbcglobal.net> I have posted a couple of photos of a car that one of our customers had installed a set of 3 point shoulder belts. He lost control and went of a Central California Coastal Cliff and landed about 100 yards off the road. The car caught fire the steering wheel was pushed down to the seat cushion. All the impact was taken directly on the front end. The owner and his passenger crawled out of the car and are alive today. Both credit being alive today due to wearing 3 point shoulder belts. You can view the photos in the album page on our web site. www.britishcarspecialists.com David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . From javrugtman at htcnet.org Fri May 7 18:04:23 2010 From: javrugtman at htcnet.org (John Vrugtman) Date: Fri, 07 May 2010 20:04:23 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] dumb question ... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BE4AA87.9060207@htcnet.org> Interesting, since just this week I changed needles in my 64 from UN (rich) to the standard needle and had to adjust the jets more than a complete turn of the screw. Otherwise, it would not run at idle. John BJ8s On 5/7/2010 4:46 PM, Dan Stromquist wrote: > Bob: > I asked the same question and was told the needle circumference enriched the > mixture only at higher RPMs and that at idle or near idle the needle was the > same as standard. > Dan > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Bob Spidell > Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 4:24 PM > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] dumb question ... > > A 'UN' (rich) SU needle should enrichen the mixture compared to a standard > needle, correct? > > > bs > > -------------------------------- > Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/dan at warner-associates.com > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/javrugtman at htcnet.org From jstmorris at yahoo.com Fri May 7 18:57:30 2010 From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris) Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 17:57:30 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [mg-tabc] Not TABC but club related Message-ID: <113428.2536.qm@web30303.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Just passing on a heads-up for those members in the US of A. --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --- On Fri, 5/7/10, D&J Edgar wrote: From: D&J Edgar Subject: [mg-tabc] Not TABC but club related To: "TABC" Received: Friday, May 7, 2010, 8:26 PM While this is not TABC specific,this may pertain to many MG clubs in the United States. If any of you are involved with tax-exempt non-profit organizations (car clubs), you might want to check that they have filed their 990 return with the IRS. Small organizations were obligated to file by legislation in 2006, effective the 2007 tax year. Not filing for 3 years will cause the loss of their tax exempt status. As this was quietly passed many clubs and organizations may not be aware of this. It could be very expensive to try and get the exempt status reissued if you do loose it. This would be the third tax year since this was passed so this would be the first year in which you could loose your tax exempt status if you do not file. So ask your officers if this has been done to save headaches later. The 990 has to be filed to the IRS by MAY 17, 2010 if it has not been done within the last three years. http://www.irs. gov/newsroom/ article/0, ,id=222668, 00.html For the rest of you outside the US, sorry for taking up your time. David Edgar, TC 5108 El Cajon, California From coudesluijs at chello.nl Sat May 8 02:24:44 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Sat, 08 May 2010 10:24:44 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Brake Fluid In-Reply-To: <298df.596f8cd8.3915d710@aol.com> References: <298df.596f8cd8.3915d710@aol.com> Message-ID: <4BE51FCC.3060407@chello.nl> Gary is correct here. DOT5.1 is basicly DOT 4 with the boiling characteristics improved to DOT5 level. Overhere it is not that widely available though. Kees Oudesluijs NL. Editorgary at aol.com wrote: > To make the numbering system on brake fluid even more confusing, DOT 5.1 is > a non-silicone brake fluid, which is compatible with DOT 4 (and DOT 3, > which I don't think is even sold any more.) > > Castrol GT-LMA is rated as DOT 5.1 and is an excellent choice for systems > that have not been switched to silicone DOT 5 brake fluid. It has excellent > moisture management and heat tolerance characteristics. > > But please, folks, let's not get started on preferences for silicone versus > non-silicone fluids. If the car has never had its brake fluid changed, then > it hasn't had the seals changed either, and should get replacement > non-silicone (Dot 4 or Dot 5.1) fluid. > > Cheers > gary > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2860 - datum van uitgifte: 05/07/10 20:26:00 From al at bighealey.org Sat May 8 07:08:35 2010 From: al at bighealey.org (Al Fuller) Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 09:08:35 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] tonneau install procedure -- BT-7 Message-ID: <005101caeeaf$91e40dd0$b5ac2970$@org> All: I just received a new tonneau from Moss Motors, which arrived without instructions on the install process. I don't see anything in the archives as to whether it's best to start at the front and work back, start at the back and work front or do the side fasteners first. Any experience will be greatly appreciated. BTW, I am completely dis-impressed with the quality of the tonneau on first look. I would expect an outdoor item like this to have a substantial zipper, etc. [sigh] Al Fuller al at bighealey dot org '62 BT-7 '65 BJ-8 '85 Rx-7 From helyjohn at cablespeed.com Sat May 8 08:23:11 2010 From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder) Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 07:23:11 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Heritage Upholstery Message-ID: <8754D3F111C24CA7AD97264FA812B228@FRED> Does anyone know if there is a problem with Heritage? I ordered a complete interior for my 1959 BN7 from them in February. All communication has been done via email. My vocal Chords were removed because of Cancer, and I can not use a telephone. I sent them a $2500 deposit, and received an invoice acknowledging receipt of my deposit and that my balance due was $2460 + shipping costs. I got an email from Tony Hazell (Manager) that my interior would be finished around April 12th. I have repeatedly emailed them since, asking for an update on my interior, and do not receive any replies. John Snyder 1959 BN7 1960 BT7 1961 BN7 MK2 1962 BT7 MK2 From sbyers at ec.rr.com Sat May 8 08:34:34 2010 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 07:34:34 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] tonneau install procedure -- BT-7 In-Reply-To: <005101caeeaf$91e40dd0$b5ac2970$@org> References: <005101caeeaf$91e40dd0$b5ac2970$@org> Message-ID: <000e01caeebb$943affb0$bcb0ff10$@rr.com> Hi, Al - I think it's best to start at the center, and work outward alternately on the sides. Fold the fabric in half lengthwise to find the centerline, and mark it with chalk. This provides a guide to get the tonneau centered on the car. Use chalk on the heads of the fasteners on the car so that when you get the tonneau placed properly you can transfer the chalk to the underside of the tonneau fabric and thus locate where the tonneau fasteners should go. 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 Al Fuller Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 6:09 AM To: Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] tonneau install procedure -- BT-7 All: I just received a new tonneau from Moss Motors, which arrived without instructions on the install process. I don't see anything in the archives as to whether it's best to start at the front and work back, start at the back and work front or do the side fasteners first. Any experience will be greatly appreciated. BTW, I am completely dis-impressed with the quality of the tonneau on first look. I would expect an outdoor item like this to have a substantial zipper, etc. [sigh] Al Fuller al at bighealey dot org '62 BT-7 '65 BJ-8 '85 Rx-7 _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/sbyers at ec.rr.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.819 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2860 - Release Date: 05/07/10 11:26:00 From healey.nut at gmail.com Sat May 8 09:13:32 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 23:13:32 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] tonneau install procedure -- BT-7 In-Reply-To: <005101caeeaf$91e40dd0$b5ac2970$@org> References: <005101caeeaf$91e40dd0$b5ac2970$@org> Message-ID: Al - Can't comment on the quality, but to be fair the original tonneaus weren't exactly top quality either. Wait until you have a nice hot sunny summer day and park your car outside. Put the tonneau on the cement and let it sit in the midday sun for a good hour. After all of this, you will find that the tonneau will be pretty easy to install. After you've got the whole thing snapped up, let is sit for a while and stretch into place in the sun. Later, drive it inside then button it up again and let it sit overnight in the cold air. You may have to do it this way a couple of times, but she'll eventually take shape and then it should work regardless if whether it's cold or hot. the more you can just leave it on the car, the better it will take shape. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 9:08 PM, Al Fuller wrote: > All: > > > > I just received a new tonneau from Moss Motors, which arrived without > instructions on the install process. I don't see anything in the archives > as to whether it's best to start at the front and work back, start at the > back and work front or do the side fasteners first. Any experience will be > greatly appreciated. > > > > BTW, I am completely dis-impressed with the quality of the tonneau on first > look. I would expect an outdoor item like this to have a substantial > zipper, etc. [sigh] > > > > Al Fuller > > al at bighealey dot org > > '62 BT-7 > > '65 BJ-8 > > '85 Rx-7 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com From vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com Sat May 8 09:52:10 2010 From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com (Jean Caron) Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 15:52:10 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Heritage Upholstery In-Reply-To: <8754D3F111C24CA7AD97264FA812B228@FRED> References: <8754D3F111C24CA7AD97264FA812B228@FRED> Message-ID: John: I think they are extremely busy and that they are shortstaffed at the moment although there is no excuse for that as far as I am concerned. I had also ordered some interior parts and it took quite a while to receive them and I was dealing with their Canadian office in British Columbia. I called them several times before it finally arrived. I know they have had some changes in staff, at least at their B.C. office and whoever is there is not as much on the ball as the person who was there previously. Jean Caron > From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 07:23:11 -0700 > Subject: [Healeys] Heritage Upholstery > > Does anyone know if there is a problem with Heritage? I ordered a complete > interior for my 1959 BN7 from them in February. All communication has been > done via email. My vocal Chords were removed because of Cancer, and I can not > use a telephone. I sent them a $2500 deposit, and received an invoice > acknowledging receipt of my deposit and that my balance due was $2460 + > shipping costs. I got an email from Tony Hazell (Manager) that my interior > would be finished around April 12th. I have repeatedly emailed them since, > asking for an update on my interior, and do not receive any replies. > > John Snyder > 1959 BN7 > 1960 BT7 > 1961 BN7 MK2 > 1962 BT7 MK2 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/vintage_roadster_restoration at ho tmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Win a $10,000 shopping spree from Hotmail! Enter now. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9729711 From richard.ewald at gmail.com Sat May 8 10:14:57 2010 From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald) Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 09:14:57 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] tonneau install procedure -- BT-7 In-Reply-To: References: <005101caeeaf$91e40dd0$b5ac2970$@org> Message-ID: I second the set it in the sun on a hot day suggestion. I would add, install it as tight as possible. You want to have to fight to get it fastened when first done. With use it will stretch and it will be just right. On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 8:13 AM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > Al - > > Can't comment on the quality, but to be fair the original tonneaus weren't > exactly top quality either. > > Wait until you have a nice hot sunny summer day and park your car outside. > Put the tonneau on the cement and let it sit in the midday sun for a good > hour. After all of this, you will find that the tonneau will be pretty > easy > to install. After you've got the whole thing snapped up, let is sit for a > while and stretch into place in the sun. From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net Sat May 8 12:23:58 2010 From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ron Ray) Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 13:23:58 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] tonneau install procedure -- BT-7 In-Reply-To: <005101caeeaf$91e40dd0$b5ac2970$@org> References: <005101caeeaf$91e40dd0$b5ac2970$@org> Message-ID: <000301caeedb$a06f2ed0$e14d8c70$@net> Al, Assuming you have a Robbins product, for a BT7 at least, one has to request a brass zipper if that is what one prefers, either for quality or to match original. Ron -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Al Fuller Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 8:09 AM To: Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] tonneau install procedure -- BT-7 All: I just received a new tonneau from Moss Motors, which arrived without instructions on the install process. I don't see anything in the archives as to whether it's best to start at the front and work back, start at the back and work front or do the side fasteners first. Any experience will be greatly appreciated. BTW, I am completely dis-impressed with the quality of the tonneau on first look. I would expect an outdoor item like this to have a substantial zipper, etc. [sigh] Al Fuller From Editorgary at aol.com Sat May 8 12:59:23 2010 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 14:59:23 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Poor Customer Service Message-ID: <586e0.1361c5d9.39170e8b@aol.com> In a message dated 5/8/10 9:55:30 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes: > > John: > > I think they are extremely busy and that they are shortstaffed at the > moment > although there is no excuse for that as far as I am concerned. I had also > ordered some interior parts and it took quite a while to receive them and > I > was dealing with their Canadian office in British Columbia. I called them > several times before it finally arrived. I know they have had some changes > in > staff, at least at their B.C. office and whoever is there is not as much > on > the ball as the person who was there previously. > Really too bad when a small company that has laboriously established a reputation for excellent quality over the years lets it slide by not paying sufficient attention to customer service. And it's also amazing how fast bad customer service can rob a company of financial health even when its product quality is still excellent. As a publisher who relies on healthy small companies for advertising income, I've watched too many go out of business because the front office was letting the back work rooms down. Heritage advertises in both magazines I edit; I hope they can get their act together. Gary From glemon at neb.rr.com Sat May 8 13:59:38 2010 From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon) Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 14:59:38 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] tonneau install procedure -- BT-7 In-Reply-To: References: <005101caeeaf$91e40dd0$b5ac2970$@org> Message-ID: No No, this is where Murphy's law kicks in with a vengence, if you fit it tight assuming it will stretch, it will shrink, if you fit it loose assuming it will shrink....good luck "I second the set it in the sun on a hot day suggestion. I would add, > install it as tight as possible. You want to have to fight to get it > fastened when first done. With use it will stretch and it will be just > right." From tjmorrio at colby.edu Sat May 8 14:17:49 2010 From: tjmorrio at colby.edu (Thomas Morrione) Date: Sat, 08 May 2010 16:17:49 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Front shock gasket question Message-ID: List folks, I9m about to reinstall front shocks on my 65 BJ8. They were cleaned up and painted, but have been sitting for about two months in a box. I now notice that the gaskets are weeping a little oil -- even after a tightening up that back plate a month ago. They9re both in good shape otherwise I think (good steady resistance). Is it ok to jus take the back plate off and replace the gaskets or will bits pop out at me requiring more internal work? Good source for gaskets? Or, can I make them up of standard gasket material? Thanks, Tom From pryner at verizon.net Sat May 8 14:43:25 2010 From: pryner at verizon.net (Peter Ryner) Date: Sat, 08 May 2010 16:43:25 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] tonneau install procedure -- BT-7 In-Reply-To: References: <005101caeeaf$91e40dd0$b5ac2970$@org> Message-ID: <78B11ED762154EF0834A7F91CCC7B946@PetePC> I've never seen any fabric stretch with time except maybe those patio covers that catch rain and the weight eventually stretches the cover so it always catches rain and stretches more until it tears. Tonnueaus and tops always shrink. If you make the tonneau tight while it is in the sun you'll have a bear of a time getting it installed when it is older, cold and/or dark. Even the sumbrella on my boat works that way. I'd recommend installing with a good fit but certainly not tight. Pete ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Lemon" To: "Richard Ewald" ; "Alan Seigrist" Cc: Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 3:59 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] tonneau install procedure -- BT-7 > No No, this is where Murphy's law kicks in with a vengence, if you fit it > tight assuming it will stretch, it will shrink, if you fit it loose > assuming it will shrink....good luck > > > > > "I second the set it in the sun on a hot day suggestion. I would add, >> install it as tight as possible. You want to have to fight to get it >> fastened when first done. With use it will stretch and it will be just >> right." From e-wilkins at cox.net Sat May 8 14:52:44 2010 From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins) Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 13:52:44 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] dumb question ... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I just checked the application lists for BJ8, The "standard" needle is a UH, the rich needle is UN. UH UN .124 .124 .104 .1006 .084 .0806 Wilko On May 7, 2010, at 1:46 PM, Dan Stromquist wrote: > Bob: > I asked the same question and was told the needle circumference > enriched the > mixture only at higher RPMs and that at idle or near idle the needle > was the > same as standard. > Dan > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net > ] > On Behalf Of Bob Spidell > Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 4:24 PM > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] dumb question ... > > A 'UN' (rich) SU needle should enrichen the mixture compared to a > standard > needle, correct? > > > bs > > -------------------------------- > Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/dan at warner- > associates.com > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/e-wilkins at cox.net From bj7ah at acanac.net Sat May 8 15:31:11 2010 From: bj7ah at acanac.net (Heal;ey) Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 17:31:11 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Front shock gasket question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Tom I just use Cereal box cardboard with gasket goo on all surfaces, both sides of gasket and both surfaces and have had no problem with leaks. Bob 1963 BJ7 -------------------------------------------------- From: "Thomas Morrione" Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 4:17 PM To: Subject: [Healeys] Front shock gasket question > List folks, > > I9m about to reinstall front shocks on my 65 BJ8. They were cleaned up and > painted, but have been sitting for about two months in a box. I now notice > that the gaskets are weeping a little oil -- even after a tightening up > that back plate a month ago. They9re both in good shape otherwise I think > (good steady resistance). Is it ok to jus take the back plate off and > replace the gaskets or will bits pop out at me requiring more internal > work? > > Good source for gaskets? Or, can I make them up of standard gasket > material? > > Thanks, > Tom > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/bj7ah at acanac.net From jim_leblanc at yahoo.com Sat May 8 15:44:34 2010 From: jim_leblanc at yahoo.com (Jim LeBlanc) Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 14:44:34 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Concours Judging Advice Needed Please Message-ID: <285419.88442.qm@web53002.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Where is the biggest return on investment here? Looking at judging sheet for a bronze award level and want to bring the car up to the next level. Deductions are: Mechanical and safety 1/2 Engine 10 Engine Compartment 22 1/2 Undercarriage 6 1/2 Body Panels & Paint 4 Chrome & Glass 19 Interior $ Soft Trim 25 1/2 Boot & Loose Equipment 23 1/2 From healey.nut at gmail.com Sat May 8 16:47:50 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 18:47:50 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Poor Customer Service In-Reply-To: <586e0.1361c5d9.39170e8b@aol.com> References: <586e0.1361c5d9.39170e8b@aol.com> Message-ID: This has been the story for heritage ever since they opened for business. The best product, slow service, lousy communication. I would doubt they are having any problems other than not enough trained staff to do the work. Unfortunately for me, for my restoration I will probably avoid dealing with them because of their long reputation for being slow and not communicating. Frankly almost all interior options out there will result in an interior that is nicer than what came from the factory! Alan On 5/9/10, Editorgary at aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 5/8/10 9:55:30 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net > writes: > > >> >> John: >> >> I think they are extremely busy and that they are shortstaffed at the >> moment >> although there is no excuse for that as far as I am concerned. I had also >> ordered some interior parts and it took quite a while to receive them and >> I >> was dealing with their Canadian office in British Columbia. I called them >> several times before it finally arrived. I know they have had some changes >> >> in >> staff, at least at their B.C. office and whoever is there is not as much >> on >> the ball as the person who was there previously. >> > Really too bad when a small company that has laboriously established a > reputation for excellent quality over the years lets it slide by not paying > sufficient attention to customer service. And it's also amazing how fast bad > customer service can rob a company of financial health even when its product > quality is still excellent. > As a publisher who relies on healthy small companies for advertising > income, I've watched too many go out of business because the front office > was > letting the back work rooms down. > Heritage advertises in both magazines I edit; I hope they can get their act > together. > Gary > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From medlabinc at msn.com Sat May 8 17:13:33 2010 From: medlabinc at msn.com (Dick Matson) Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 16:13:33 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Poor Customer Service In-Reply-To: References: <586e0.1361c5d9.39170e8b@aol.com>, Message-ID: And then again . . . . I once phoned Heritage for samples. When I got to the mail box the samples were there. Dick Matson / Cashmere, WA > Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 18:47:50 -0400 > From: healey.nut at gmail.com > To: Editorgary at aol.com; healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Poor Customer Service > > This has been the story for heritage ever since they opened for > business. The best product, slow service, lousy communication. > > I would doubt they are having any problems other than not enough > trained staff to do the work. > > Unfortunately for me, for my restoration I will probably avoid dealing > with them because of their long reputation for being slow and not > communicating. Frankly almost all interior options out there will > result in an interior that is nicer than what came from the factory! > > Alan > > On 5/9/10, Editorgary at aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 5/8/10 9:55:30 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net > > writes: > > > > > >> > >> John: > >> > >> I think they are extremely busy and that they are shortstaffed at the > >> moment > >> although there is no excuse for that as far as I am concerned. I had also > >> ordered some interior parts and it took quite a while to receive them and > >> I > >> was dealing with their Canadian office in British Columbia. I called them > >> several times before it finally arrived. I know they have had some changes > >> > >> in > >> staff, at least at their B.C. office and whoever is there is not as much > >> on > >> the ball as the person who was there previously. > >> > > Really too bad when a small company that has laboriously established a > > reputation for excellent quality over the years lets it slide by not paying > > sufficient attention to customer service. And it's also amazing how fast bad > > customer service can rob a company of financial health even when its product > > quality is still excellent. > > As a publisher who relies on healthy small companies for advertising > > income, I've watched too many go out of business because the front office > > was > > letting the back work rooms down. > > Heritage advertises in both magazines I edit; I hope they can get their act > > together. > > Gary > > _______________________________________________ From mark at bradakis.com Sat May 8 17:59:31 2010 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Sat, 08 May 2010 17:59:31 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Poor Customer Service In-Reply-To: References: <586e0.1361c5d9.39170e8b@aol.com>, Message-ID: <4BE5FAE3.4020604@bradakis.com> Ha! You folks have no idea what poor customer service is until you try to order parts from The Fat Chance Garage ( me ) But I don't do Healey stuff, so count your blessings. mjb. From tjmorrio at colby.edu Sat May 8 18:03:38 2010 From: tjmorrio at colby.edu (Thomas Morrione) Date: Sat, 08 May 2010 20:03:38 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Front shock gasket question In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Bob, Many thanks - Will do. I appreciate the simplicity of the solution. On 5/8/10 5:31 PM, "Heal;ey" wrote: > Hi Tom > I just use Cereal box cardboard with gasket goo on all surfaces, both > sides of > gasket and both surfaces and have had no problem with leaks. > > Bob 1963 BJ7 > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "Thomas Morrione" > Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 4:17 PM > To: > Subject: [Healeys] Front shock gasket question > >> List folks, >> >> I9m about to reinstall front shocks on my 65 BJ8. They were cleaned up and >> painted, but have been sitting for about two months in a box. I now notice >> that the gaskets are weeping a little oil -- even after a tightening up >> that back plate a month ago. They9re both in good shape otherwise I think >> (good steady resistance). Is it ok to jus take the back plate off and >> replace the gaskets or will bits pop out at me requiring more internal >> work? >> >> Good source for gaskets? Or, can I make them up of standard gasket >> material? >> >> Thanks, >> Tom >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/bj7ah at acanac.net From tomfelts at windstream.net Sat May 8 18:19:50 2010 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts) Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 20:19:50 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Poor Customer Service In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20100508191950.7MJWM.1859763.root@ispmxfep12-z01> Yes-but how long was it before you went to the mail box?:) ---- Dick Matson wrote: ============= And then again . . . . I once phoned Heritage for samples. When I got to the mail box the samples were there. Dick Matson / Cashmere, WA > Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 18:47:50 -0400 > From: healey.nut at gmail.com > To: Editorgary at aol.com; healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Poor Customer Service > > This has been the story for heritage ever since they opened for > business. The best product, slow service, lousy communication. > > I would doubt they are having any problems other than not enough > trained staff to do the work. > > Unfortunately for me, for my restoration I will probably avoid dealing > with them because of their long reputation for being slow and not > communicating. Frankly almost all interior options out there will > result in an interior that is nicer than what came from the factory! > > Alan > > On 5/9/10, Editorgary at aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 5/8/10 9:55:30 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net > > writes: > > > > > >> > >> John: > >> > >> I think they are extremely busy and that they are shortstaffed at the > >> moment > >> although there is no excuse for that as far as I am concerned. I had also > >> ordered some interior parts and it took quite a while to receive them and > >> I > >> was dealing with their Canadian office in British Columbia. I called them > >> several times before it finally arrived. I know they have had some changes > >> > >> in > >> staff, at least at their B.C. office and whoever is there is not as much > >> on > >> the ball as the person who was there previously. > >> > > Really too bad when a small company that has laboriously established a > > reputation for excellent quality over the years lets it slide by not paying > > sufficient attention to customer service. And it's also amazing how fast bad > > customer service can rob a company of financial health even when its product > > quality is still excellent. > > As a publisher who relies on healthy small companies for advertising > > income, I've watched too many go out of business because the front office > > was > > letting the back work rooms down. > > Heritage advertises in both magazines I edit; I hope they can get their act > > together. > > Gary > > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tomfelts at windstream.net From racarbon at verizon.net Sat May 8 18:45:19 2010 From: racarbon at verizon.net (Ray Carbone) Date: Sat, 08 May 2010 20:45:19 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healey with seatbelts after accident Message-ID: <9A35E1D09D134895BFDD4EA95936B9BA@rac> Hi Dave, I viewed the accident pics and am very surprised the occupants are not dead. I was told that 3-point seat belts were less safe than lap belts when there is no headrest. Additionally, in 1962 I was coming out of the Holland Tunnel from Manhattan and I came across an MGA that had gone through a red light as 19-wheeler began through the intersection. Needless to say, the MGA wound up under the trailer with the box resting across a flattened windscreen. When the fire department responded, they jacked the trailer and, to the astonishment of all, the driver popped the door and crawled free. At that time, lap belts were uncommon and 3-point belts where rare if at all available. My conclusion; if the MGA driver had a 3-point belt he would have been dead as laying across the seats would not have been an option. Although I am open to 3-point belts now (still concerned about the lack of headrests), with the size of SUVs and other truck-like vehicles commonly found on today's roads, I remain unsure that they are a good idea. Ray Carbone 64BJ8P1 From britcrs at gmail.com Sat May 8 19:04:31 2010 From: britcrs at gmail.com (Marvin James) Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 18:04:31 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Poor Customer Service In-Reply-To: References: <586e0.1361c5d9.39170e8b@aol.com> Message-ID: I phoned Heritage several years ago for samples. I just checked the mailbox and they still haven't come. On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 4:13 PM, Dick Matson wrote: > And then again . . . . > > I once phoned Heritage for samples. > > When I got to the mail box the samples were there. > > > > Dick Matson / Cashmere, WA > > > > > > > > > Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 18:47:50 -0400 > > From: healey.nut at gmail.com > > To: Editorgary at aol.com; healeys at autox.team.net > > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Poor Customer Service > > > > This has been the story for heritage ever since they opened for > > business. The best product, slow service, lousy communication. > > > > I would doubt they are having any problems other than not enough > > trained staff to do the work. > > > > Unfortunately for me, for my restoration I will probably avoid dealing > > with them because of their long reputation for being slow and not > > communicating. Frankly almost all interior options out there will > > result in an interior that is nicer than what came from the factory! > > > > Alan > > > > On 5/9/10, Editorgary at aol.com wrote: > > > In a message dated 5/8/10 9:55:30 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net > > > writes: > > > > > > > > >> > > >> John: > > >> > > >> I think they are extremely busy and that they are shortstaffed at the > > >> moment > > >> although there is no excuse for that as far as I am concerned. I had > also > > >> ordered some interior parts and it took quite a while to receive them > and > > >> I > > >> was dealing with their Canadian office in British Columbia. I called > them > > >> several times before it finally arrived. I know they have had some > changes > > >> > > >> in > > >> staff, at least at their B.C. office and whoever is there is not as > much > > >> on > > >> the ball as the person who was there previously. > > >> > > > Really too bad when a small company that has laboriously established a > > > reputation for excellent quality over the years lets it slide by not > paying > > > sufficient attention to customer service. And it's also amazing how > fast > bad > > > customer service can rob a company of financial health even when its > product > > > quality is still excellent. > > > As a publisher who relies on healthy small companies for advertising > > > income, I've watched too many go out of business because the front > office > > > was > > > letting the back work rooms down. > > > Heritage advertises in both magazines I edit; I hope they can get their > act > > > together. > > > Gary > > > _______________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/britcrs at gmail.com From cnaarndt at gmail.com Sat May 8 19:21:18 2010 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 18:21:18 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Concours Judging Advice Needed Please In-Reply-To: <285419.88442.qm@web53002.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <285419.88442.qm@web53002.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Jim, What car? When was it judged and where? Who judged the car? I'll need to see the score sheets to determine where to go on correcting the non original items. Cheers, Curt Arndt Austin Healey Concours Chairman Carlsbad, CA On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 2:44 PM, Jim LeBlanc wrote: > Where is the biggest return on investment here? Looking at judging sheet > for a > bronze award level and want to bring the car up to the next level. > > Deductions are: > > Mechanical and safety 1/2 > Engine 10 > Engine Compartment 22 1/2 > Undercarriage 6 1/2 > Body Panels & Paint 4 > Chrome & Glass 19 > Interior $ Soft Trim 25 1/2 > Boot & Loose Equipment 23 1/2 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/cnaarndt at gmail.com From pennell at cox.net Sat May 8 19:33:56 2010 From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net) Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 21:33:56 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healey with seatbelts after accident In-Reply-To: <9A35E1D09D134895BFDD4EA95936B9BA@rac> Message-ID: <20100508213356.XUGM4.302590.imail@eastrmwml32> Why couldn't one drop down across the passenger seat. Keith ---- Ray Carbone wrote: > My conclusion; if the MGA driver had a 3-point belt he would have > been dead as laying across the seats would not have been an option. > Ray Carbone 64BJ8P1 From bspidell at comcast.net Sat May 8 19:58:38 2010 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 01:58:38 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] dumb question ... In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <845702884.16817491273370318526.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Looks like the rich needle would run the same at idle/low RPM. Thanks, Bob -------------------------------- Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA I just checked the application lists for BJ8, The "standard" needle is a UH, the rich needle is UN. UH UN .124 .124 .104 .1006 .084 .0806 Wilko On May 7, 2010, at 1:46 PM, Dan Stromquist wrote: > Bob: > I asked the same question and was told the needle circumference > enriched the > mixture only at higher RPMs and that at idle or near idle the needle > was the > same as standard. > Dan > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net > ] > On Behalf Of Bob Spidell > Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 4:24 PM > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] dumb question ... > > A 'UN' (rich) SU needle should enrichen the mixture compared to a > standard > needle, correct? > > > bs From shop at justbrits.com Sat May 8 20:01:55 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sat, 08 May 2010 21:01:55 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Front shock gasket question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BE61793.7040906@justbrits.com> This is just the sort of thing that makes me ashamed to even be a Healey owner -:( !! <> N.F.I. !!!! Shox ARE a SAFETY item. If [and/or when] one or more is "leaking" there IS more that is WRONG with it/them. They ARE at least 40 years OLD. There is ZERO doubt in MY mind that a "sign" such as that MEANS that they need PROFESSIONAL attention, and NOT some "shadetree self-professed wrench" assessment and REPAIR !!! If one cannot afford to take care of a SAFETY item, one should NOT be driving the vehicle [and gives rise to the question of "should I even own this car"??], period. Ed From austin.healey at gmail.com Sat May 8 20:16:18 2010 From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 12:16:18 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Healey with seatbelts after accident In-Reply-To: <9A35E1D09D134895BFDD4EA95936B9BA@rac> References: <9A35E1D09D134895BFDD4EA95936B9BA@rac> Message-ID: <4864C5E2-CADB-4A8C-ACFD-A26C38EFAD5A@gmail.com> Hi Ray, seatbelts have been compulsory (both fitment and wearing) in Australia for around 40 years. I suspect you are confused about 4 point harnesses and 3 point seatbelts. If you wear a 4 point harness (ie one strap over each shoulder) then you can't eg move your upper body towards the centre of the vehicle, lay across the other seat etc. I would never wear or fit a 4 point harness to any vehicle which doesn't have rollover protection. Laying across the seats is absolutely possible with a 3 point lap sash seatbelt. The shoulder strap passes over the shoulder closest to the door - not the 'inside' shoulder. Every car sold in Australia post the mid/ late 1960's or so has seatbelts fitted (every "outboard" seat is 3 point lap sash) and you get fined/ lose licence points / potentially killed if you don't wear them. My Healey, and 2 previous Sprites have all had rollbars and 4/ 5 point harnesses. My prev 100/4 had lap sash 3 point, no rollbar. Chris www.myaustinhealey.com Sent from my iPhone On 09/05/2010, at 10:45 AM, "Ray Carbone" wrote: > My conclusion; if the MGA driver had a 3-point belt he would have > been dead as laying across the seats would not have been an option. From cnaarndt at gmail.com Sat May 8 20:55:48 2010 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 19:55:48 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healey with seatbelts after accident In-Reply-To: <20100508213356.XUGM4.302590.imail@eastrmwml32> References: <9A35E1D09D134895BFDD4EA95936B9BA@rac> <20100508213356.XUGM4.302590.imail@eastrmwml32> Message-ID: I'll assume you're kidding. That's about as silly as saying I'll just stick my arms out to absorb the impact! SEATBEATS, USE THEM, and oh by the way, it's been proven that just using lap belts are essentially worse than useless. Take it from the guy who wears the five point harness cinched as tight as I can make it in the cockpit, while my passengers just have lap belts. Why do you think the flight attendants have you bend over in your seat as in "assume the crash position?" Curt On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 6:33 PM, wrote: > Why couldn't one drop down across the passenger seat. > > Keith > > ---- Ray Carbone wrote: > > My conclusion; if the MGA driver had a 3-point belt he would have > > been dead as laying across the seats would not have been an option. > > > Ray Carbone 64BJ8P1 > _______________________________________________ From shop at justbrits.com Sat May 8 21:15:47 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sat, 08 May 2010 22:15:47 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Healey with seatbelts after accident In-Reply-To: <4864C5E2-CADB-4A8C-ACFD-A26C38EFAD5A@gmail.com> References: <9A35E1D09D134895BFDD4EA95936B9BA@rac> <4864C5E2-CADB-4A8C-ACFD-A26C38EFAD5A@gmail.com> Message-ID: <4BE628E3.1080200@justbrits.com> << Laying across the seats is absolutely possible with a 3 point lap sash seatbelt. The shoulder strap passes over the shoulder closest to the door - not the 'inside' shoulder. >> Whilst true Chris, the 'move' IS greatly impeded. Ed From cnaarndt at gmail.com Sat May 8 21:23:01 2010 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 20:23:01 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healey with seatbelts after accident In-Reply-To: <4864C5E2-CADB-4A8C-ACFD-A26C38EFAD5A@gmail.com> References: <9A35E1D09D134895BFDD4EA95936B9BA@rac> <4864C5E2-CADB-4A8C-ACFD-A26C38EFAD5A@gmail.com> Message-ID: Chris, Watch some videos of violent rollover crashes and tell me how you think you'll be able to stay lying down when the car rolls violently 4 or 5 times. I hope you also don't think that if the elevator fails you can just jump up the moment before impact ;-^) Cheers, Curt On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 7:16 PM, Chris Dimmock wrote: > Hi Ray, seatbelts have been compulsory (both fitment and wearing) in > Australia for around 40 years. > > Laying across the seats is absolutely possible with a 3 point lap sash > seatbelt. The shoulder strap passes over the shoulder closest to the door - > not the 'inside' shoulder. > > Chris > www.myaustinhealey.com > Sent from my iPhone From healey.nut at gmail.com Sat May 8 22:19:39 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 12:19:39 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Healey with seatbelts after accident In-Reply-To: <4BE628E3.1080200@justbrits.com> References: <9A35E1D09D134895BFDD4EA95936B9BA@rac> <4864C5E2-CADB-4A8C-ACFD-A26C38EFAD5A@gmail.com> <4BE628E3.1080200@justbrits.com> Message-ID: Make sure your passenger belt is always latched, then you can grab it and pull yourself down when you're a flippin' On 5/9/10, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > << Laying across the seats is absolutely possible with a 3 point lap > sash seatbelt. > The shoulder strap passes over the shoulder closest to the door - not > the 'inside' shoulder. >> > > Whilst true Chris, the 'move' IS greatly impeded. > > Ed > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sat May 8 22:39:09 2010 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 00:39:09 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Heritage Upholstery In-Reply-To: <8754D3F111C24CA7AD97264FA812B228@FRED> References: <8754D3F111C24CA7AD97264FA812B228@FRED> Message-ID: <6549F021627346EB85E988292D9DE396@LIFEBOOK> I have only dealt with Heritage for all my trimming needs since 2001. I cannot and will not speak on their behalf other than to state a couple of things. 1. I always place my orders well in advance of needing them, like at least 6 to 8 months in advance. It almost always takes at least 4 to 5 month turn around to receive the order. 2. From what I understand they no longer have the luxury of a person who can sit and answer phones through the day, but will usually always return Email inquiries within a few days. Rich Chrysler -------------------------------------------------- From: "John Snyder" Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 10:23 AM To: Subject: [Healeys] Heritage Upholstery > Does anyone know if there is a problem with Heritage? I ordered a > complete > interior for my 1959 BN7 from them in February. All communication has > been > done via email. My vocal Chords were removed because of Cancer, and I can > not > use a telephone. I sent them a $2500 deposit, and received an invoice > acknowledging receipt of my deposit and that my balance due was $2460 + > shipping costs. I got an email from Tony Hazell (Manager) that my > interior > would be finished around April 12th. I have repeatedly emailed them > since, > asking for an update on my interior, and do not receive any replies. > > John Snyder From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sat May 8 22:50:50 2010 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 00:50:50 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Concours Judging Advice Needed Please In-Reply-To: <285419.88442.qm@web53002.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <285419.88442.qm@web53002.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <3BF0A6788FC040C9B968EC4114F7EC95@LIFEBOOK> Hi Jim, The obvious answer to me would be to go after the items that are most at fault (engine compartment, interior and soft trim, boot and loose equipment) and see what you can do to rectify these areas. I am not at all familiar with the particular set of judging sheets or series of car you refer to but I can pretty well imagine from experience what is likely most at fault here. 1. Engine compartment: wrong screws and fasteners, I.e. Posidrive screw heads required on later BJ8's, British style hex heads on bolts, obvious older leaks, wrong paint finishes, wrong or non period components fitted. 2. Interior and soft trim is the most common downfall in Concours with poor fitting or wrongly shaped seats, wrong carpets, poor fitting panels, door seals, etc. 3. Boot and loose equipment, wrong or missing tool kit, wrongly bound or installed Armacord, wrong battery or hardware, non matching spare wheel/tire. Hope this helps Rich Chrysler -------------------------------------------------- From: "Jim LeBlanc" Subject: [Healeys] Concours Judging Advice Needed Please > Where is the biggest return on investment here? Looking at judging sheet > for a > bronze award level and want to bring the car up to the next level. > > Deductions are: > > Mechanical and safety 1/2 > Engine 10 > Engine Compartment 22 1/2 > Undercarriage 6 1/2 > Body Panels & Paint 4 > Chrome & Glass 19 > Interior $ Soft Trim 25 1/2 > Boot & Loose Equipment 23 1/2 From racarbon at verizon.net Sun May 9 01:02:49 2010 From: racarbon at verizon.net (Ray Carbone) Date: Sun, 09 May 2010 03:02:49 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healey with seatbelts after accident References: <9A35E1D09D134895BFDD4EA95936B9BA@rac> <4864C5E2-CADB-4A8C-ACFD-A26C38EFAD5A@gmail.com> Message-ID: Although my comment was give as a request for further information, I really didn't expect the sarcasm unleashed. As an ex SCCA driver who has rolled over in the early 60s and was saved by a roll bar, helmet, and 5-point belts, I am well aware of the benefits provided by seat belts since I originally installed them on my 1958 Pontiac Bonneville convertible. As for laying across the seat; when in a desperate situation the tendency is to step on the brakes and, with that action, the 3-point retractable belts will lock and, as designed, restrain almost all movement. To the point of not having a head rest; It has been my understanding that the whiplash caused by a 3-point belt, where a head rest is not present, can be extremely devastating and, in this case, a lap belt was recommended as a better choice. As with all things, new research may prove my understandings wrong. My post was meant to update my perceptions from the experiences of the list. Sorry to have posted. Ray 64BJ8P1 ----- Original Message ----- From: Curt/Nancy Arndt To: Chris Dimmock Cc: Ray Carbone ; healeys Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 11:23 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey with seatbelts after accident Chris, Watch some videos of violent rollover crashes and tell me how you think you'll be able to stay lying down when the car rolls violently 4 or 5 times. I hope you also don't think that if the elevator fails you can just jump up the moment before impact ;-^) Cheers, Curt On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 7:16 PM, Chris Dimmock wrote: Hi Ray, seatbelts have been compulsory (both fitment and wearing) in Australia for around 40 years. Laying across the seats is absolutely possible with a 3 point lap sash seatbelt. The shoulder strap passes over the shoulder closest to the door - not the 'inside' shoulder. Chris www.myaustinhealey.com Sent from my iPhone From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun May 9 01:21:17 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 15:21:17 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Wiper Motor Grease / cable? Message-ID: All - I have my old Lucas CRT wiper motor apart and am wondering if packing the gear case / brass armature bearing / cable with white lithium wheel bearing grease is ok? I note the 59 yr. old bearing grease in the case is still softish, but very sticky, was wondering it that's the way this stuff is supposed to be? If not I'll clear it all out, the motor turns a bit slow and I think it's because of the sticky grease. Thoughts? Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From coudesluijs at chello.nl Sun May 9 01:57:47 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Sun, 09 May 2010 09:57:47 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] seatbelts In-Reply-To: <4BE628E3.1080200@justbrits.com> References: <9A35E1D09D134895BFDD4EA95936B9BA@rac> <4864C5E2-CADB-4A8C-ACFD-A26C38EFAD5A@gmail.com> <4BE628E3.1080200@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4BE66AFB.4050002@chello.nl> Movement can be impeded with fixed 3 point belts when pulled tight, however hardly with reeled belts. Another point which is often overlooked/ignored in fitting seatbelts, and especially those in classic cars, is the position of the receiving buckle. The buckle is often way to high up. The lap belt should be positioned on the thighs/pelvis, never ever across the abdomen. This will leed to lethal internal injury in a not even to serious crash. The buckle opening should be as close to the meeting point seat squab/back rest as possible and most importantly barely protruding over the seat squab. A good (wrong) example is the Jensen Healey. The original reeled seatbelt has its buckle so high that the lap belt is over the abdomen and cannot be positioned over the thighs/pelvis. Absolutely lethal. Kees Oudesluijs NL Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > << Laying across the seats is absolutely possible with a 3 point lap > sash seatbelt. > The shoulder strap passes over the shoulder closest to the door - not > the 'inside' shoulder. >> > > Whilst true Chris, the 'move' IS greatly impeded. > > Ed From coudesluijs at chello.nl Sun May 9 02:13:09 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Sun, 09 May 2010 10:13:09 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Wiper Motor Grease / cable? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BE66E95.4050506@chello.nl> Alan, Remove the old sticky stuff, clean thoroughly with white spirits or similar and repack with grease. You can use Lithium grease but I have used Molykote grease in the past. Do not pack it to the brim, use it reasonably sparingly. If you have everything apart, turn the gears for the wiper spindles 180degrees to compensate for wear. This will give you a lot less play in the wipers. Use oil to lubricate the spindles, grease for the cable/gear. Kees Oudesluijs NL Alan Seigrist wrote: > All - > > I have my old Lucas CRT wiper motor apart and am wondering if packing the > gear case / brass armature bearing / cable with white lithium wheel bearing > grease is ok? > > I note the 59 yr. old bearing grease in the case is still softish, but very > sticky, was wondering it that's the way this stuff is supposed to be? If > not I'll clear it all out, the motor turns a bit slow and I think it's > because of the sticky grease. > > Thoughts? > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2862 - datum van uitgifte: 05/08/10 20:26:00 From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun May 9 02:22:17 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 16:22:17 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Wiper Motor Grease / cable? In-Reply-To: <4BE66E95.4050506@chello.nl> References: <4BE66E95.4050506@chello.nl> Message-ID: Kees - Would grease in the bronze ball armature bearing be correct, or some sort of oil? Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 4:13 PM, Oudesluys wrote: > Alan, > Remove the old sticky stuff, clean thoroughly with white spirits or similar > and repack with grease. You can use Lithium grease but I have used Molykote > grease in the past. Do not pack it to the brim, use it reasonably sparingly. > If you have everything apart, turn the gears for the wiper spindles > 180degrees to compensate for wear. This will give you a lot less play in the > wipers. Use oil to lubricate the spindles, grease for the cable/gear. > Kees Oudesluijs > NL > > > Alan Seigrist wrote: > >> All - >> >> I have my old Lucas CRT wiper motor apart and am wondering if packing the >> gear case / brass armature bearing / cable with white lithium wheel >> bearing >> grease is ok? >> >> I note the 59 yr. old bearing grease in the case is still softish, but >> very >> sticky, was wondering it that's the way this stuff is supposed to be? If >> not I'll clear it all out, the motor turns a bit slow and I think it's >> because of the sticky grease. >> >> Thoughts? >> >> Alan >> >> '52 A90 >> '53 BN1 >> '59 Jag Mk IX >> '64 BJ8 >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. >> Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: >> 271.1.1/2862 - datum van uitgifte: 05/08/10 20:26:00 From coudesluijs at chello.nl Sun May 9 03:01:38 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Sun, 09 May 2010 11:01:38 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Wiper Motor Grease / cable? In-Reply-To: References: <4BE66E95.4050506@chello.nl> Message-ID: <4BE679F2.5040204@chello.nl> Aloan, As bronze in bearings is usually of the sintered variety I would tend to oil them. Sintered bronze is porous and will absorb the oil in its cavities. Leave to soak for 24 hours or immerse in oil, heat up (beware of fire hazard) and let cool down (still immersed in the oil). No harm would be done if you do both oil (first) and grease them. Kees Oudesluijs NL Alan Seigrist wrote: > Kees - > > Would grease in the bronze ball armature bearing be correct, or some > sort of oil? > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 > > > On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 4:13 PM, Oudesluys > wrote: > > Alan, > Remove the old sticky stuff, clean thoroughly with white spirits > or similar and repack with grease. You can use Lithium grease but > I have used Molykote grease in the past. Do not pack it to the > brim, use it reasonably sparingly. If you have everything apart, > turn the gears for the wiper spindles 180degrees to compensate for > wear. This will give you a lot less play in the wipers. Use oil to > lubricate the spindles, grease for the cable/gear. > Kees Oudesluijs > NL > > > Alan Seigrist wrote: > > All - > > I have my old Lucas CRT wiper motor apart and am wondering if > packing the > gear case / brass armature bearing / cable with white lithium > wheel bearing > grease is ok? > > I note the 59 yr. old bearing grease in the case is still > softish, but very > sticky, was wondering it that's the way this stuff is supposed > to be? If > not I'll clear it all out, the motor turns a bit slow and I > think it's > because of the sticky grease. > > Thoughts? > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2862 - datum van > uitgifte: 05/08/10 20:26:00 > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2862 - datum van uitgifte: 05/08/10 20:26:00 From grday at btinternet.com Sun May 9 03:13:56 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 10:13:56 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Wiper Motor Grease / cable? References: Message-ID: <4C65BFE358C24230AB05F6F38039D502@user8634b3d69b> You do need a grease that won't dry out. Industry suggests that a lithium based grease is long lasting but my experience is that it dries, shrinks and cracks after a couple of years of exposure to air. It may be that in the wiper motor box it won't do that. The old stuff lasted nigh on 60 years so can you get more of it? Guy R Day ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Healey" Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 8:21 AM Subject: [Healeys] Wiper Motor Grease / cable? > All - > > I have my old Lucas CRT wiper motor apart and am wondering if packing the > gear case / brass armature bearing / cable with white lithium wheel > bearing > grease is ok? > > I note the 59 yr. old bearing grease in the case is still softish, but > very > sticky, was wondering it that's the way this stuff is supposed to be? If > not I'll clear it all out, the motor turns a bit slow and I think it's > because of the sticky grease. > > Thoughts? > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/grday at btinternet.com From austin.healey at gmail.com Sun May 9 03:23:37 2010 From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 19:23:37 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Healey with seatbelts after accident Message-ID: <4867162C-7F4C-490D-923B-C935F54891BC@gmail.com> Hi Curt, I don't need to try to lie down if I roll my BJ8, and have never been interested in testing the theory. As I said, "My Healey, and 2 previous Sprites have all had rollbars and 4/ 5 point harnesses." Proper full width rollbars, several inches above my head. And I use the stairs ;-) Chris Sent from my iPhone On 09/05/2010, at 1:23 PM, "Curt/Nancy Arndt" wrote: > Chris, > > Watch some videos of violent rollover crashes and tell me how you > think you'll be able to stay lying down when the car rolls violently > 4 or 5 times. > > I hope you also don't think that if the elevator fails you can just > jump up the moment before impact ;-^) > > Cheers, > > Curt > > On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 7:16 PM, Chris Dimmock > wrote: > Hi Ray, seatbelts have been compulsory (both fitment and wearing) in > Australia for around 40 years. > > Laying across the seats is absolutely possible with a 3 point lap > sash seatbelt. The shoulder strap passes over the shoulder closest > to the door - not the 'inside' shoulder. > > Chris > www.myaustinhealey.com > Sent from my iPhone From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun May 9 06:33:30 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 20:33:30 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Wiper Motor Grease / cable? In-Reply-To: <4C65BFE358C24230AB05F6F38039D502@user8634b3d69b> References: <4C65BFE358C24230AB05F6F38039D502@user8634b3d69b> Message-ID: I cleaned the old grease out. It smelled a little like rotten food, which suggests it's about 50 years past its freshness date. I am going to use Japanese lithium wheel bearing grease... I will oil the bronze bearing but I'm not so sure about heating it up, it's still a good fit on the armature which suggests it's pretty hearty. On 5/9/10, Guy R Day wrote: > You do need a grease that won't dry out. > Industry suggests that a lithium based grease is long lasting but my > experience is that it dries, shrinks and cracks after a couple of years of > exposure to air. It may be that in the wiper motor box it won't do that. > The old stuff lasted nigh on 60 years so can you get more of it? > > Guy R Day > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Alan Seigrist" > To: "Healey" > Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 8:21 AM > Subject: [Healeys] Wiper Motor Grease / cable? > > >> All - >> >> I have my old Lucas CRT wiper motor apart and am wondering if packing the >> gear case / brass armature bearing / cable with white lithium wheel >> bearing >> grease is ok? >> >> I note the 59 yr. old bearing grease in the case is still softish, but >> very >> sticky, was wondering it that's the way this stuff is supposed to be? If >> not I'll clear it all out, the motor turns a bit slow and I think it's >> because of the sticky grease. >> >> Thoughts? >> >> Alan >> >> '52 A90 >> '53 BN1 >> '59 Jag Mk IX >> '64 BJ8 >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/grday at btinternet.com >> > > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From jwbn6hrdtp at gmail.com Sun May 9 06:38:10 2010 From: jwbn6hrdtp at gmail.com (jerry wall) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 07:38:10 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] tonneau install procedure -- BT-7 In-Reply-To: <78B11ED762154EF0834A7F91CCC7B946@PetePC> References: <005101caeeaf$91e40dd0$b5ac2970$@org> <78B11ED762154EF0834A7F91CCC7B946@PetePC> Message-ID: you can double that in spades for tops (hoods). install it as tight as you can get it in the summer (when you don't use it) and then get ready for the fun when you try to make it stretch in the winter. Peter is correct, the fit should be judicious. On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 3:43 PM, Peter Ryner wrote: > I've never seen any fabric stretch with time except maybe those patio > covers that catch rain and the weight eventually stretches the cover so it > always catches rain and stretches more until it tears. > Tonnueaus and tops always shrink. If you make the tonneau tight while it > is in the sun you'll have a bear of a time getting it installed when it is > older, cold and/or dark. Even the sumbrella on my boat works that way. I'd > recommend installing with a good fit but certainly not tight. > Pete > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Lemon" > To: "Richard Ewald" ; "Alan Seigrist" < > healey.nut at gmail.com> > Cc: > Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 3:59 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] tonneau install procedure -- BT-7 > > > No No, this is where Murphy's law kicks in with a vengence, if you fit it >> tight assuming it will stretch, it will shrink, if you fit it loose assuming >> it will shrink....good luck >> >> >> >> >> "I second the set it in the sun on a hot day suggestion. I would add, >> >>> install it as tight as possible. You want to have to fight to get it >>> fastened when first done. With use it will stretch and it will be just >>> right." >>> >> _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jwbn6hrdtp at gmail.com > -- jerry wall BN6 rowlett, tx From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sun May 9 06:38:44 2010 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 08:38:44 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Wiper Motor Grease / cable? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <9624A7E90C464891B6381BBA3AF4B106@LIFEBOOK> Alan, Another thought to add to the lubrication already recommended. If the motor is turning rather slowly after almost 60 years, you might wish to check and clean the carbon out from between the commutator segments. Over the years the brushes will have worn to a degree and the worn off carbon ends up between the segments, becoming somewhat of a conductor. Rich Chrysler -------------------------------------------------- From: "Alan Seigrist" Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 3:21 AM To: "Healey" Subject: [Healeys] Wiper Motor Grease / cable? > All - > > I have my old Lucas CRT wiper motor apart and am wondering if packing the > gear case / brass armature bearing / cable with white lithium wheel > bearing > grease is ok? > > I note the 59 yr. old bearing grease in the case is still softish, but > very > sticky, was wondering it that's the way this stuff is supposed to be? If > not I'll clear it all out, the motor turns a bit slow and I think it's > because of the sticky grease. > > Thoughts? > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richchrysler at quickclic.net From MBran89793 at aol.com Sun May 9 06:49:33 2010 From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 08:49:33 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Concours Judging Advice Needed Please Message-ID: <6121.1016b13a.3918095d@aol.com> Hi Jim- Before we make any comments of where you may gain points it is necessary to know the model, when, where and by whom was the car judged. Was the judging done per Austin-Healey Concours Registry standards? Do you have a copy of the score sheets that you may be able to provide? Marion S. Brantley, Jr. Austin-Healey Concours Committee Chairman/Judging In a message dated 5/8/2010 6:22:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jim_leblanc at yahoo.com writes: Where is the biggest return on investment here? Looking at judging sheet for a bronze award level and want to bring the car up to the next level. Deductions are: Mechanical and safety 1/2 Engine 10 Engine Compartment 22 1/2 Undercarriage 6 1/2 Body Panels & Paint 4 Chrome & Glass 19 Interior $ Soft Trim 25 1/2 Boot & Loose Equipment 23 1/2 From richard.ewald at gmail.com Sun May 9 07:34:15 2010 From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 06:34:15 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] tonneau install procedure -- BT-7 In-Reply-To: References: <005101caeeaf$91e40dd0$b5ac2970$@org> <78B11ED762154EF0834A7F91CCC7B946@PetePC> Message-ID: YMMV I guess. The last Robbins top I installed was on an MGB. Installed it snug but not tight. A month later I had to redo where it attached at the header rail as the top was now floppy loose from the wind buffeting it. I took up about 1/2" all accross the header rail. Sent from my iPhone On May 9, 2010, at 5:38, jerry wall wrote: > you can double that in spades for tops (hoods). install it as tight > as you > can get it in the summer (when you don't use it) and then get ready > for the > fun when you try to make it stretch in the winter. Peter is correct, > the fit > should be judicious. From mandmschneider at comcast.net Sun May 9 09:41:43 2010 From: mandmschneider at comcast.net (Mark Schneider) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 08:41:43 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Heritage Service Message-ID: <3F1DA49F-FE86-4D3E-B0BB-EE29AA2DE861@comcast.net> Listers, I thought I would offer a contrasting view of Heritage Upholstery. About 6 years ago I did a complete carpet replacement in our BJ8. When the set of carpet pieces arrived from Heritage I was baffled by where to start. I contacted Heritage to get some advice. Very shortly I received an email with 47 jpeg images attached. The photographs were complete with captions and arranged numerically in the preferred order of installation. Later in the process I ran into a serious problem with the transmission cover segment. It simply could not be made to fit and snap at the correct points. Heritage replaced the piece at no charge and with no debate. I have continued to have the same level of satisfaction with subsequent interior upholstery orders. Heritage has done very well by me. I am sorry others have not had a similar experience. Marks 3 '66 NJ8 From peter.svilans at rogers.com Sun May 9 09:50:59 2010 From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 11:50:59 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] tonneau install procedure - BT-7 Message-ID: <000801caef8f$6bf9b850$6401a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> The amount of stretch in a top or tonneau cover for a given material is built into the tailoring. A top is designed to have an exact, uniform clearance around the side windows, and one can get an initial feel for the amount of tightness or stretch needed overall by pulling on the front until that clearance is the same all around the side windows. The rain gutters flow into the window posts, and the front corner side flaps should come fairly close to the posts. The amount of stretch also varies according to the material. The original Everflex or Vynide material was fairly hefty yet stretched just the right amount. Same with Stayfast. Heritage repro everflex is thinner and stretches more than the original. On the other hand, Robbins' in-house Colonial Grain is very heavy and coarse and has comparatively little give. As the tailoring on tops got more complicated with more double and triple layers and built-in reinforcing flaps such as on an MGB top, there is little stretch possible apart from the flat main roof section. The bows themselves are often ignored. As the tailoring is hopefully based on an original car (not always the case), the positioning of the bows should be as close to original as possible. With fifty years' worth of abuse and rebuilding , especially in the rear wheelarch area, the position of the BT 7's bows' locating tubes or BJ 8's plinth can vary considerably. Make sure the arcs are even. Measure up from the floors, especially on a BJ 8, to make sure the bows are square and even side to side in relation to the windshield, and ensure they fold down neatly without colliding with each other in the rear well. BN 6 and 7 bows have adjuster screws built into the feet. A tonneau cover of course needs the bow and stiffeners in place, or in the case of the two-seaters, the top stowed properly (facing rearwards on the BN 6-7). Washers can be dropped into the locating tubes to level out a tonneau bow. Mark all centres on top & body, fix the back first, pull the material forward, temporarily tack the front centre, and work out towards the sides. Vinyl acquires serious creases from being folded up in a box often for years. These creases need to be relaxed with a heat gun first (but don't liquefy the vinyl !), as these pinch points add up and reduce the overall dimensions. The finished job should be steamed with a hand steamer to relax the fabric and take out creases, but this is not a cure-all for a bad fit. Best regards Peter From charlieoc at comcast.net Sun May 9 09:59:13 2010 From: charlieoc at comcast.net (Charlie O'Connors) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 11:59:13 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Stowing a Robbins Top Message-ID: <005c01caef90$92cd2f10$b8678d30$@net> I have a Robbins top on my 1960 BT7 and it is a fantastic top. But, can someone tell me if there is a way for me to stow the top behind the squab without causing damage to the rear window? Thanks, Charlie O'Connors Tallahassee, Florida From al at bighealey.org Sun May 9 10:59:46 2010 From: al at bighealey.org (Al Fuller) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 12:59:46 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] tonneau install procedure -- BT-7 In-Reply-To: <000301caeedb$a06f2ed0$e14d8c70$@net> References: <005101caeeaf$91e40dd0$b5ac2970$@org> <000301caeedb$a06f2ed0$e14d8c70$@net> Message-ID: <003001caef99$081ec730$185c5590$@org> It's hard to tell where it came from. I asked the Moss dealer [Little British Car Co] to confirm the material, etc, and never got a response. Separately, I didn't see anything on either Moss's website nor on the dealer's regarding choice of zipper. I have compared the zipper on my old tonneau, a couple of local friend's cars and the new one, and the new zipper is by far the smallest of the bunch! I would prefer the brass zipper instead of the zipper on the new tonneau, which is a smaller gauge plastic. I'll return the tonneau and see what I have to do to get a 'good' one. [That is assuming that I don't get the usual run-around]. Al Fuller al at bighealey dot org '62 BT-7 '65 BJ-8 '85 Rx-7 From: Ron Ray [mailto:ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net] Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 2:24 PM To: 'Al Fuller'; Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: RE: [Healeys] tonneau install procedure -- BT-7 Al, Assuming you have a Robbins product, for a BT7 at least, one has to request a brass zipper if that is what one prefers, either for quality or to match original. Ron -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Al Fuller Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 8:09 AM To: Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] tonneau install procedure -- BT-7 All: I just received a new tonneau from Moss Motors, which arrived without instructions on the install process. I don't see anything in the archives as to whether it's best to start at the front and work back, start at the back and work front or do the side fasteners first. Any experience will be greatly appreciated. BTW, I am completely dis-impressed with the quality of the tonneau on first look. I would expect an outdoor item like this to have a substantial zipper, etc. [sigh] Al Fuller From al at bighealey.org Sun May 9 11:02:40 2010 From: al at bighealey.org (Al Fuller) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 13:02:40 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] tonneau install procedure -- BT-7 In-Reply-To: References: <005101caeeaf$91e40dd0$b5ac2970$@org> Message-ID: <003501caef99$6fde8810$4f9b9830$@org> If I understand all the comments correctly, a tonneau will constantly stretch and shrink depending on the sunshine falling on it. Please correct me if I mis-understand. Given the above, wouldn't it serve a car better to fit/stretch a tonneau on a "medium" day, so that it is in the middle of its stretch cycle? Al Fuller al at bighealey dot org '62 BT-7 '65 BJ-8 '85 Rx-7 From: Richard Ewald [mailto:richard.ewald at gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 12:15 PM To: Alan Seigrist Cc: Al Fuller; Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] tonneau install procedure -- BT-7 I second the set it in the sun on a hot day suggestion. I would add, install it as tight as possible. You want to have to fight to get it fastened when first done. With use it will stretch and it will be just right. On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 8:13 AM, Alan Seigrist wrote: Al - Can't comment on the quality, but to be fair the original tonneaus weren't exactly top quality either. Wait until you have a nice hot sunny summer day and park your car outside. Put the tonneau on the cement and let it sit in the midday sun for a good hour. After all of this, you will find that the tonneau will be pretty easy to install. After you've got the whole thing snapped up, let is sit for a while and stretch into place in the sun. From coll44 at msn.com Sun May 9 11:04:18 2010 From: coll44 at msn.com (TERRY COLL) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 13:04:18 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 radio recommendations In-Reply-To: <000801caef8f$6bf9b850$6401a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> References: <000801caef8f$6bf9b850$6401a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> Message-ID: All, I'm considering installing a radio in my BJ8. I'd ideally like a stereo AM/FM/CD unit that fits in the original spot. Any recommendations for the unit/speakers and speaker placement? Vintage Car Radio sells an inverter so polarity is not an issue. Thanks! Terry Coll '64 BJ8 _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar&ocid=PID283 26::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5 From al at bighealey.org Sun May 9 11:06:24 2010 From: al at bighealey.org (Al Fuller) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 13:06:24 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] tonneau install procedure -- BT-7 In-Reply-To: References: <005101caeeaf$91e40dd0$b5ac2970$@org> Message-ID: <003b01caef99$f539a170$dface450$@org> Thanks, Alan - I'll keep the procedure in mind! Al Fuller al at bighealey dot org '62 BT-7 '65 BJ-8 '85 Rx-7 From: Alan Seigrist [mailto:healey.nut at gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 11:14 AM To: Al Fuller Cc: Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] tonneau install procedure -- BT-7 Al - Can't comment on the quality, but to be fair the original tonneaus weren't exactly top quality either. Wait until you have a nice hot sunny summer day and park your car outside. Put the tonneau on the cement and let it sit in the midday sun for a good hour. After all of this, you will find that the tonneau will be pretty easy to install. After you've got the whole thing snapped up, let is sit for a while and stretch into place in the sun. Later, drive it inside then button it up again and let it sit overnight in the cold air. You may have to do it this way a couple of times, but she'll eventually take shape and then it should work regardless if whether it's cold or hot. the more you can just leave it on the car, the better it will take shape. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 9:08 PM, Al Fuller wrote: All: I just received a new tonneau from Moss Motors, which arrived without instructions on the install process. I don't see anything in the archives as to whether it's best to start at the front and work back, start at the back and work front or do the side fasteners first. Any experience will be greatly appreciated. BTW, I am completely dis-impressed with the quality of the tonneau on first look. I would expect an outdoor item like this to have a substantial zipper, etc. [sigh] Al Fuller al at bighealey dot org '62 BT-7 '65 BJ-8 '85 Rx-7 _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com From peter.svilans at rogers.com Sun May 9 11:27:55 2010 From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 13:27:55 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Stowing a Robbins Top Message-ID: <001001caef9c$f637f740$6401a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> Charlie, Yes, Robbins is the best fitting top IMHO. Now sold by Moss. Its hard to improve on the stowing instructions in the handbook. However, while the window is relatively protected by the clean inside of the top on one face and the side flaps (with their scratchy fasteners) on the other face, it wouldn't hurt to put a towel on each side of the window when stowing. I've enclosed a scan of the handbook instructions and pictures. Peter [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of BT 7 Stowage0089.jpg] From edriver at sasktel.net Sun May 9 11:40:13 2010 From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver) Date: Sun, 09 May 2010 11:40:13 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Heritage Service In-Reply-To: <3F1DA49F-FE86-4D3E-B0BB-EE29AA2DE861@comcast.net> References: <3F1DA49F-FE86-4D3E-B0BB-EE29AA2DE861@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4BE6F37D.6060805@sasktel.net> Hi Mark If I combine your comments below with those of Rich Chrysler from last evening and my limited but positive experience (which includes photos) I distill the somewhat negative responses into two points: (a.) lack of planning and (b.) the current attitude in society today of the need for instantaneous satisfaction and "I'm on my the next interest". Kind regards Ed Saskatoon Mark Schneider wrote: > Listers, > > I thought I would offer a contrasting view of Heritage Upholstery. > About 6 years ago I did a complete carpet replacement in our BJ8. > When the set of carpet pieces arrived from Heritage I was baffled by > where to start. I contacted Heritage to get some advice. Very > shortly I received an email with 47 jpeg images attached. The > photographs were complete with captions and arranged numerically in > the preferred order of installation. Later in the process I ran into > a serious problem with the transmission cover segment. It simply > could not be made to fit and snap at the correct points. Heritage > replaced the piece at no charge and with no debate. I have continued > to have the same level of satisfaction with subsequent interior > upholstery orders. Heritage has done very well by me. I am sorry > others have not had a similar experience. > > Marks 3 > '66 NJ8 From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sun May 9 11:44:06 2010 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 13:44:06 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Stowing a Robbins Top In-Reply-To: <005c01caef90$92cd2f10$b8678d30$@net> References: <005c01caef90$92cd2f10$b8678d30$@net> Message-ID: Charlie, It's all described step by step with photos in the original Owners Handbook and in the original BMC Workshop Manual. I followed the recommended procedure hundreds of times over the years both in my own old BT7 and in showing others and it works out perfectly. Rich -------------------------------------------------- From: "Charlie O'Connors" Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 11:59 AM To: Subject: [Healeys] Stowing a Robbins Top > I have a Robbins top on my 1960 BT7 and it is a fantastic top. But, can > someone tell me if there is a way for me to stow the top behind the squab > without causing damage to the rear window? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Charlie O'Connors > > Tallahassee, Florida > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richchrysler at quickclic.net From peter.svilans at rogers.com Sun May 9 12:58:05 2010 From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 14:58:05 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] tonneau install procedure- BT-7 Message-ID: <005001caefa9$8f2ef050$6401a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> Al The original Everflex material has a cotton backing, which, being a natural material, shrinks over time. My BN 6 tonneau for which I still have my initial sewing pattern, shrank about one inch overall in a dozen years use out in the rain. This is the fabric actually getting smaller in the long term, as opposed to a tightening and relaxing of the PVC coating with daily temperature changes. Nowdays acrylic fabrics are less affected by moisture. BMC used to sell a protective sealant for the natural cotton threads used in the tops and tonneaus. Some people use beeswax. This kept (delayed ?) the water from soaking through the stitching into the cotton backing. Dealing with a top manufacturer from a distance twice removed ( LBC to Moss to Robbins) may not end up being all that satisfactory. To a huge manufacturer dealing in thousands of New Beetle and Miata tops, your brass zipper can fall almost below the radar. While Robbins and Moss are friendly and willing to help as best they can, your tonneau with its special requirements might have had to be treated as a special order right from the start, not just as a standard item stocked in quantity by a secondary dealer. Its possible to talk directly to the Robbins staff when initially placing your order, and they can accommodate your needs and assign you a special order number to keep track of your particular item. Special treatment usually comes at a price, though. Speaking of which, their revised suggested retail price list is somewhat of an eye-popper to someone still living in the eighties. Their Healey list has always been a head-scratcher to me, for example, why would a BJ 7 tonneau be nearly two hundred dollars more than a BJ 8 tonneau ? Best Peter From charlieoc at comcast.net Sun May 9 13:47:56 2010 From: charlieoc at comcast.net (Charlie O'Connors) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 15:47:56 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Stowing a Robbins Top In-Reply-To: References: <005c01caef90$92cd2f10$b8678d30$@net> Message-ID: <007b01caefb0$85eaca80$91c05f80$@net> My concern is the plastic window being damaged because it's larger than the original window, but after the responses I received I followed the instructions in the owner's handbook and just made sure that only the material was folded - and not the window. Tight, but it does work. Thanks everyone. Charlie -----Original Message----- From: Rich C [mailto:richchrysler at quickclic.net] Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 1:44 PM To: Charlie O'Connors; Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Stowing a Robbins Top Charlie, It's all described step by step with photos in the original Owners Handbook and in the original BMC Workshop Manual. I followed the recommended procedure hundreds of times over the years both in my own old BT7 and in showing others and it works out perfectly. Rich -------------------------------------------------- From: "Charlie O'Connors" Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 11:59 AM To: Subject: [Healeys] Stowing a Robbins Top > I have a Robbins top on my 1960 BT7 and it is a fantastic top. But, can > someone tell me if there is a way for me to stow the top behind the squab > without causing damage to the rear window? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Charlie O'Connors > > Tallahassee, Florida > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richchrysler at quickclic.net From coudesluijs at chello.nl Sun May 9 13:57:57 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Sun, 09 May 2010 21:57:57 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Heritage Service In-Reply-To: <3F1DA49F-FE86-4D3E-B0BB-EE29AA2DE861@comcast.net> References: <3F1DA49F-FE86-4D3E-B0BB-EE29AA2DE861@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4BE713C5.1040607@chello.nl> These kind of firms do not deal in mass produced goods and do not have a huge stock if any at all, so it will take some time to get things in and send on. Main thing is they can supply what you want but the drawback with all these firms is that it requires some patience. Give them a break please, they are enthousiasts working for other enthousiasts. Kees Oudesluijs NL Mark Schneider wrote: > Listers, > > I thought I would offer a contrasting view of Heritage Upholstery. > About 6 years ago I did a complete carpet replacement in our BJ8. > When the set of carpet pieces arrived from Heritage I was baffled by > where to start. I contacted Heritage to get some advice. Very > shortly I received an email with 47 jpeg images attached. The > photographs were complete with captions and arranged numerically in > the preferred order of installation. Later in the process I ran into > a serious problem with the transmission cover segment. It simply > could not be made to fit and snap at the correct points. Heritage > replaced the piece at no charge and with no debate. I have continued > to have the same level of satisfaction with subsequent interior > upholstery orders. Heritage has done very well by me. I am sorry > others have not had a similar experience. > > Marks 3 > '66 NJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2863 - datum van uitgifte: 05/09/10 08:26:00 From coudesluijs at chello.nl Sun May 9 14:02:02 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Sun, 09 May 2010 22:02:02 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] tonneau install procedure -- BT-7 In-Reply-To: <003501caef99$6fde8810$4f9b9830$@org> References: <005101caeeaf$91e40dd0$b5ac2970$@org> <003501caef99$6fde8810$4f9b9830$@org> Message-ID: <4BE714BA.20408@chello.nl> It will expand (temperarely) when hot so if you fit it tightly it will stretch (permanently) into something that has taken the right shape. Kees Oudesluijs NL Al Fuller wrote: > If I understand all the comments correctly, a tonneau will constantly > stretch and shrink depending on the sunshine falling on it. Please correct > me if I mis-understand. > > > > Given the above, wouldn't it serve a car better to fit/stretch a tonneau on > a "medium" day, so that it is in the middle of its stretch cycle? From Healey100M at gmail.com Sun May 9 14:28:29 2010 From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 16:28:29 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 radio recommendations In-Reply-To: References: <000801caef8f$6bf9b850$6401a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> Message-ID: <19D92B48-85D4-47A7-A9F8-E0CDEB0D16EC@gmail.com> Terry, whatever you buy, DO NOT get the Moss Motors Retro Sound unit if you are at all interested in quality of sound. I bought on 1 1/2 years ago it is a very poor sound and does not adjust. I bought very high rated speakers that were within specs of the radio. Additionally it takes a lot more work to get it to fit than they imply. Plus the iPod connection broke within a couple weeks. This link below is to a place that has been highly recommended to me but have not used them yet. I will. They will take a period AM or AM/FM radio and put modern electronics in to whatever specs / needs you want. You can preserve the period look this way also. http://www.turnswitch.com/ NFI. Randy Randy Hicks www.austinhealey100m.com '56 100 M '55 BN1 Dealer Le Mans '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M at gmail.com On May 9, 2010, at 1:04 PM, TERRY COLL wrote: > All, > > > > I'm considering installing a radio in my BJ8. I'd ideally like a stereo > AM/FM/CD unit that fits in the original spot. Any recommendations for the > unit/speakers and speaker placement? Vintage Car Radio sells an inverter so > polarity is not an issue. Thanks! > > > > Terry Coll > > '64 BJ8 > > > _________________________________________________________________ > The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with > Hotmail. > http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar&ocid=PID283 > 26::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey100m at gmail.com From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Sun May 9 17:02:12 2010 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 19:02:12 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Stowing a Robbins Top References: <005c01caef90$92cd2f10$b8678d30$@net> Message-ID: <004c01caefcb$a953a030$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> I have used clean terry cloth towels to buffer any scratching between materials on my MGB top windows and will do the same for my Healey BT7 top. However if you have a lot of dust covering the plastic window when storing the top it may act as an abrasive when folded. So clean is important if possible. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlie O'Connors" To: Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 11:59 AM Subject: [Healeys] Stowing a Robbins Top >I have a Robbins top on my 1960 BT7 and it is a fantastic top. But, can > someone tell me if there is a way for me to stow the top behind the squab > without causing damage to the rear window? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Charlie O'Connors > > Tallahassee, Florida > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/lapierrem at sbcglobal.net From pennell at cox.net Sun May 9 17:44:55 2010 From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 19:44:55 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healey with seatbelts after accident In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20100509194455.WPDC9.304794.imail@eastrmwml35> Curt, Ray and all, I DO HAVE SEATBEATS IN BOTH MY HEALEYS AND I WEAR THEM. The BN7 has an inertia reel 3 pt belt, the BJ8 only lap belts. Ray stated that laying across the seat was not an option. I merely expressed disagreement with that as a possibility. With the inertia reel the shoulder part is loose enough that one could indeed lay across the seats - yes, and that choice would have to be made prior to applying the brake. I am not saying that it is what I would do if I was aware of an impending front end crash. I only am stating that I feel it is possible. Granted with the 4 pt or 5 pt belts the option is not there. Keith ---- Curt/Nancy Arndt wrote: > I'll assume you're kidding. > > That's about as silly as saying I'll just stick my arms out to absorb the > impact! > > SEATBEATS, USE THEM, and oh by the way, it's been proven that just using lap > belts are essentially worse than useless. Take it from the guy who wears > the five point harness cinched as tight as I can make it in the cockpit, > while my passengers just have lap belts. Why do you think the flight > attendants have you bend over in your seat as in "assume the crash > position?" > > Curt > > On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 6:33 PM, wrote: > > > Why couldn't one drop down across the passenger seat. > > > > Keith > > > > ---- Ray Carbone wrote: > > > My conclusion; if the MGA driver had a 3-point belt he would have > > > been dead as laying across the seats would not have been an option. > > > > > Ray Carbone 64BJ8P1 From shop at justbrits.com Sun May 9 18:57:38 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sun, 09 May 2010 19:57:38 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Stowing a Robbins Top In-Reply-To: <004c01caefcb$a953a030$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> References: <005c01caef90$92cd2f10$b8678d30$@net> <004c01caefcb$a953a030$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <4BE75A02.1050203@justbrits.com> << I have used clean terry cloth towels to buffer any scratching between materials on my MGB top windows and will do the same for my Healey BT7 top. >> Amen & truth, Mark -:) !!! What I learned that awhile back [NO, I will NOT tell anybody just HOW 'long' ago tho -:)!! ] is that the "Bath" or "Beach" size [manufacturer dependant] towels come close to the size one needs.* *To "alter" the size, just cut to "close" BUT one MUST use "pinking" [or serrated] scissors so that the "new" edges do not come unraveled whilst you are looking at the "new" towel. << However if you have a lot of dust covering the plastic window when storing the top it may act as an abrasive when folded. >> Agreed and the dust WILL give one grief -:) !!. << So clean is important if possible. >> ABSOLUTELY, which is why I carry a spray bottle of plain, clean water -:) !! Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the ..For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] From eyera3 at gmail.com Sun May 9 21:19:40 2010 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 20:19:40 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healey with seatbelts after accident In-Reply-To: <20100509194455.WPDC9.304794.imail@eastrmwml35> References: <20100509194455.WPDC9.304794.imail@eastrmwml35> Message-ID: <8CD8E04F-CC7C-4909-BDDE-032CB4E95FA3@gmail.com> Anyone have luck with back seat lap belt install? If so a how to with photos would be great I Erbs Sent from my iPod On May 9, 2010, at 4:44 PM, wrote: > Curt, Ray and all, > > I DO HAVE SEATBEATS IN BOTH MY HEALEYS AND I WEAR THEM. The BN7 has > an inertia reel 3 pt belt, the BJ8 only lap belts. Ray stated that > laying across the seat was not an option. I merely expressed > disagreement with that as a possibility. With the inertia reel the > shoulder part is loose enough that one could indeed lay across the > seats - yes, and that choice would have to be made prior to applying > the brake. > > I am not saying that it is what I would do if I was aware of an > impending front end crash. I only am stating that I feel it is > possible. Granted with the 4 pt or 5 pt belts the option is not > there. > > Keith > > ---- Curt/Nancy Arndt wrote: >> I'll assume you're kidding. >> >> That's about as silly as saying I'll just stick my arms out to >> absorb the >> impact! >> >> SEATBEATS, USE THEM, and oh by the way, it's been proven that just >> using lap >> belts are essentially worse than useless. Take it from the guy who >> wears >> the five point harness cinched as tight as I can make it in the >> cockpit, >> while my passengers just have lap belts. Why do you think the flight >> attendants have you bend over in your seat as in "assume the crash >> position?" >> >> Curt >> >> On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 6:33 PM, wrote: >> >>> Why couldn't one drop down across the passenger seat. >>> >>> Keith >>> >>> ---- Ray Carbone wrote: >>>> My conclusion; if the MGA driver had a 3-point belt he would have >>>> been dead as laying across the seats would not have been an option. >>> >>>> Ray Carbone 64BJ8P1 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/eyera3 at gmail.com From ron.kraimaat at gmail.com Mon May 10 01:05:30 2010 From: ron.kraimaat at gmail.com (Ron) Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 09:05:30 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Dead generator Message-ID: To all of you who read my cry for help and specificallly those who gave me advise, here is an update. It took a while to get my generator problems fixed since I was on a one week holiday first. I decided to take the easy approach: go back to the garage (driving the Healey with the faulty generator still mounted) where I bought the generator. My luck is that this garageowner repairs/owns/restores big Healeys and is only half an hour away.. His first conclusion was that the voltage regulator was probably broken. After having him convinced that I should have read generator output on my voltmeter, he decided to get his and and some documentation. It looked like the generator was not OK. He got a new generator and bolted it on my engine. I started the engine and after about one second, the ignition light dimmed. Problem fixed!! So this was another great example of Murphy's law, where both my old generator and the new one showed exactely the same symptoms. Best regards, Ron Kraimaat BJ8'64 Ph1 From rinussinke at planet.nl Mon May 10 01:21:08 2010 From: rinussinke at planet.nl (Rinus Sinke) Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 09:21:08 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Le Mans Classic Message-ID: Members of the list, Look at www.healeymeetslemans.nl to see or download a nice poster from the Dutch Healey Competitions for the Le Mans Classic 2010. Regards Rinus Sinke Primrose yellow AH 3000 MK I on poster. Rinus Sinke Rijksweg Zuid 20 6031RL Nederweert The Netherlands 0031495632707 0031495585972 fax 0031653196210 mob. rinussinke at planet.nl From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon May 10 02:34:22 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 16:34:22 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Dead generator In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Curses, that Murphy is a nasty fellow! Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 3:05 PM, Ron wrote: > To all of you who read my cry for help and specificallly those who gave me > advise, here is an update. > > It took a while to get my generator problems fixed since I was on a one > week > holiday first. > I decided to take the easy approach: go back to the garage (driving the > Healey > with the faulty generator still mounted) where I bought the generator. My > luck > is that this garageowner repairs/owns/restores big Healeys and is only half > an > hour away.. > > His first conclusion was that the voltage regulator was probably broken. > After > having him convinced that I should have read generator output on my > voltmeter, > he decided to get his and and some documentation. It looked like the > generator > was not OK. > He got a new generator and bolted it on my engine. I started the engine and > after about one second, the ignition light dimmed. > Problem fixed!! > > So this was another great example of Murphy's law, where both my old > generator > and the new one showed exactely the same symptoms. > > Best regards, > Ron Kraimaat > BJ8'64 Ph1 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com From coudesluijs at chello.nl Mon May 10 03:34:25 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 11:34:25 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Dead generator In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BE7D321.80001@chello.nl> Sorry, its female. I am married to one for 36 years and boy do I know that law.. Kees Oudesluijs NL Alan Seigrist wrote: > Curses, that Murphy is a nasty fellow! > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 > > > On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 3:05 PM, Ron wrote: > > >> To all of you who read my cry for help and specificallly those who gave me >> advise, here is an update. >> >> It took a while to get my generator problems fixed since I was on a one >> week >> holiday first. >> I decided to take the easy approach: go back to the garage (driving the >> Healey >> with the faulty generator still mounted) where I bought the generator. My >> luck >> is that this garageowner repairs/owns/restores big Healeys and is only half >> an >> hour away.. >> >> His first conclusion was that the voltage regulator was probably broken. >> After >> having him convinced that I should have read generator output on my >> voltmeter, >> he decided to get his and and some documentation. It looked like the >> generator >> was not OK. >> He got a new generator and bolted it on my engine. I started the engine and >> after about one second, the ignition light dimmed. >> Problem fixed!! >> >> So this was another great example of Murphy's law, where both my old >> generator >> and the new one showed exactely the same symptoms. >> >> Best regards, >> Ron Kraimaat >> BJ8'64 Ph1 >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com >> > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2865 - datum van uitgifte: 05/10/10 08:26:00 From j.aeckerlin at gmail.com Mon May 10 03:46:54 2010 From: j.aeckerlin at gmail.com (Jaap Aeckerlin) Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 11:46:54 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Wiper Motor Grease / cable? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Guys, I used to be the representative for Oilite self-lubricating bearings in The Netherlands. The oiling instructions are as Kees suggested: immerse in (engine) oil, heat till approx 80 to 90 deg C or 175 to 195 F, cool down to room temp, take bearing(s) out. Do NOT use grease as grease will clog the pores of the bearing. Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands 1964 BJ8 29432 2010/5/9 Alan Seigrist > All - > > I have my old Lucas CRT wiper motor apart and am wondering if packing the > gear case / brass armature bearing / cable with white lithium wheel bearing > grease is ok? > > I note the 59 yr. old bearing grease in the case is still softish, but very > sticky, was wondering it that's the way this stuff is supposed to be? If > not I'll clear it all out, the motor turns a bit slow and I think it's > because of the sticky grease. > > Thoughts? > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/j.aeckerlin at gmail.com From rchaskell at earthlink.net Mon May 10 04:21:33 2010 From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell) Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 06:21:33 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Le Mans Classic In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BE7DE2D.5030905@earthlink.net> At the bottom of the poster is "Healey Museum Raceteam healeymuseum.nl". Anyone in the know care to comment? Will there be a brick and mortar museum? The website seems to be empty. Bob Haskell 62 tri-carb Rinus Sinke wrote: > Members of the list, > Look at www.healeymeetslemans.nl to see or download a nice poster from the > Dutch Healey Competitions for the Le Mans Classic 2010. > Regards > Rinus Sinke > Primrose yellow AH 3000 MK I on poster. From derek.c.job at gmail.com Mon May 10 04:26:31 2010 From: derek.c.job at gmail.com (Derek Job) Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 12:26:31 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Le Mans Classic In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Great poster. I plan to be at the Classic, I'll only be driving a BJ9 but never mind. Any other listers planning to attend?. Rinus Will the Dutch club be having a large marquee again? cheers Derek www.healeysix.net On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 9:21 AM, Rinus Sinke wrote: > Members of the list, > Look at www.healeymeetslemans.nl to see or download a nice poster from the > Dutch Healey Competitions for the Le Mans Classic 2010. > Regards > Rinus Sinke > Primrose yellow AH 3000 MK I on poster. > > Rinus Sinke > Rijksweg Zuid 20 > 6031RL Nederweert > The Netherlands > 0031495632707 > 0031495585972 fax > 0031653196210 mob. > rinussinke at planet.nl > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/derek.c.job at gmail.com From warthodson at aol.com Mon May 10 07:34:08 2010 From: warthodson at aol.com (warthodson at aol.com) Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 09:34:08 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Le Mans Classic In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8CCBE5C99BD4011-1A40-1FB10@webmail-d009.sysops.aol.com> Thanks for the link. Very interesting site. I have one question. When I click on most of the videos nothing happens. What am I doing wrong? Gary Hodson -----Original Message----- From: Rinus Sinke To: healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Mon, May 10, 2010 2:21 am Subject: [Healeys] Le Mans Classic Members of the list, ook at www.healeymeetslemans.nl to see or download a nice poster from the utch Healey Competitions for the Le Mans Classic 2010. egards inus Sinke rimrose yellow AH 3000 MK I on poster. Rinus Sinke ijksweg Zuid 20 031RL Nederweert he Netherlands 031495632707 031495585972 fax 031653196210 mob. inussinke at planet.nl ______________________________________________ ealeys at autox.team.net onate: http://www.team.net/donate.html uggested annual donation $12.75 rchive: http://www.team.net/archive orums: http://www.team.net/forums nsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/warthodson at aol.com From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon May 10 08:48:44 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 22:48:44 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Le Mans Classic In-Reply-To: <8CCBE5C99BD4011-1A40-1FB10@webmail-d009.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CCBE5C99BD4011-1A40-1FB10@webmail-d009.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: Gary - You have to press your mouse button really hard. The website is in Europe so it takes an extra hard push for the internets to get there. If you have any other technology questions, just let me know. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 9:34 PM, wrote: > Thanks for the link. Very interesting site. I have one question. When I > click > on most of the videos nothing happens. What am I doing wrong? > Gary Hodson From thehartnetts at earthlink.net Mon May 10 11:36:25 2010 From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett) Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 10:36:25 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Le Mans Classic In-Reply-To: <8CCBE5C99BD4011-1A40-1FB10@webmail-d009.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CCBE5C99BD4011-1A40-1FB10@webmail-d009.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: Gary: When I clicked on the first video (movie), it said "searching". Nothing else happened. I moved my cursor over the black screen and the 'video control panel' came up. I clicked on the 'play' button and the video started. All that I viewed worked using that sequence. (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: To: ; Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 6:34 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Le Mans Classic > Thanks for the link. Very interesting site. I have one question. When I > click > on most of the videos nothing happens. What am I doing wrong? > Gary Hodson From warthodson at aol.com Mon May 10 12:18:49 2010 From: warthodson at aol.com (warthodson at aol.com) Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 14:18:49 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Le Mans Classic In-Reply-To: References: <8CCBE5C99BD4011-1A40-1FB10@webmail-d009.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <8CCBE845EEF3EF7-3660-5B5@Webmail-m104.sysops.aol.com> OK, I'll try using my knockoff hammer. Gary -----Original Message----- From: Alan Seigrist To: warthodson at aol.com Cc: rinussinke at planet.nl; healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Mon, May 10, 2010 9:48 am Subject: Re: [Healeys] Le Mans Classic Gary - You have to press your mouse button really hard. The website is in Europe so it takes an extra hard push for the internets to get there. If you have any other technology questions, just let me know. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 9:34 PM, wrote: Thanks for the link. Very interesting site. I have one question. When I click on most of the videos nothing happens. What am I doing wrong? Gary Hodson From jstmorris at yahoo.com Mon May 10 13:03:06 2010 From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris) Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 12:03:06 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Dead generator In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <397791.93372.qm@web30302.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Awe, Murphy is not that bad of aB fellow. B The law really isB bif it can happen, it will happen.b. B And my own corollary is "Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives" B Morrisbs Corollary:B B Keep Smiling, Murphy LivesMurphy's Law and it's derivatives exist for all time.B We never know what will go right/wrongat the best/worst time.B We have only two options, weep or smile.B Smiling makes it easier when it goes wrong and makes it that much better when everything goes right.B Weeping onlymakes bad times worse and dampens the good times.B B No contest b keep smiling.B Besides, it improves your face value.B b J. Scott Morris, April 10, 1984 B B --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7 J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, B Murphy Lives --- On Mon, 5/10/10, Alan Seigrist wrote: From: Alan Seigrist Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dead generator To: "Ron" Cc: healeys at autox.team.net Received: Monday, May 10, 2010, 4:34 AM Curses, that Murphy is a nasty fellow! Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 3:05 PM, Ron wrote: To all of you who read my cry for help and specificallly those who gave me advise, here is an update.B B It took a while to get my generator problems fixed since I was on a one week holiday first. I decided to take the easy approach: go back to the garage (driving the HealeyB with the faulty generator still mounted) where I bought the generator. My luck is that this garageowner repairs/owns/restores big Healeys and is only half an hour away.. His first conclusion was that the voltage regulator was probably broken. After having him convinced that I should have read generator output on my voltmeter, he decided to get his and and some documentation. It looked like the generator was not OK. He got a new generator and bolted it on my engine. I started the engine and after about one second, the ignition light dimmed. Problem fixed!! So this was another great example of Murphy's law, where both my old generator and the new one showed exactely the same symptoms. Best regards, Ron Kraimaat BJ8'64 Ph1 From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Mon May 10 13:36:23 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 19:36:23 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Healey with seatbelts after accident In-Reply-To: References: <9A35E1D09D134895BFDD4EA95936B9BA@rac>, <4864C5E2-CADB-4A8C-ACFD-A26C38EFAD5A@gmail.com>, <4BE628E3.1080200@justbrits.com>, Message-ID: Have you ever rolled a car? I have. I flipped an MGB and landed upside down about 15 feet below road level. I was wearing a ( lap and shoulder ) seatbelt with no roll bar and, while I know all accidents are different and one solution doesn't suit all circumstances, all I could see was a blur of spinning leaves and my life flashing before my eyes. The forces acting on me did not allow for me to do anything except go for the ride. I wound up suspended above the ground, tangled up in the seatbelt. Just dumb luck, I figure. I'm not saying that hugging the passenger seat while wearing a seatbelt, isn't an option in some cases though. I did just that here:http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/Bea.htm 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 )http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg > Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 12:19:39 +0800 > From: healey.nut at gmail.com > > Make sure your passenger belt is always latched, then you can grab it > and pull yourself down when you're a flippin' > > > On 5/9/10, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > > << Laying across the seats is absolutely possible with a 3 point lap > > sash seatbelt. > > The shoulder strap passes over the shoulder closest to the door - not > > the 'inside' shoulder. >> > > > > Whilst true Chris, the 'move' IS greatly impeded. > > > > Ed From dan at warner-associates.com Mon May 10 14:23:07 2010 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 15:23:07 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] dumb question ... In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <619E498FAF6949F69E238FC5E2B9E3E3@DANSTROM> Thanks Rick: I am personally running the rich UN needles because the prior shop said I needed to. Now that I know how to set the BJ8 carbs, I am wondering whether they were right or not. They had it way out of tune. About all I do when setting the carb is to get the settings correct at idle so the needles should make no diff if they are the same diameter at idle. After that the tuneup needles in the dashpots go up and down in sync as I increase the RPMs. I suppose if it was put on a DYNO, or put an O2 meter on the exhaust, or by one of the other methods we could find a better needle match at all the other RPMs. Dan -----Original Message----- From: Eric (Rick) Wilkins [mailto:e-wilkins at cox.net] Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 3:53 PM To: Dan Stromquist Cc: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] dumb question ... I just checked the application lists for BJ8, The "standard" needle is a UH, the rich needle is UN. UH UN .124 .124 .104 .1006 .084 .0806 Wilko On May 7, 2010, at 1:46 PM, Dan Stromquist wrote: > Bob: > I asked the same question and was told the needle circumference > enriched the > mixture only at higher RPMs and that at idle or near idle the needle > was the > same as standard. > Dan > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net > ] > On Behalf Of Bob Spidell > Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 4:24 PM > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] dumb question ... > > A 'UN' (rich) SU needle should enrichen the mixture compared to a > standard > needle, correct? > > > bs > > -------------------------------- > Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/dan at warner- > associates.com > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/e-wilkins at cox.net From coudesluijs at chello.nl Mon May 10 14:35:26 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 22:35:26 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 radio recommendations In-Reply-To: References: <000801caef8f$6bf9b850$6401a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> Message-ID: <4BE86E0E.20102@chello.nl> A radio CD-player is not a good idea in these cars. The CD will jump tracks all the time. Better get a period 2-shaft FM/AM radio or radio-cassette player (slightly later date) e.g. from Becker or Blaupunkt. They often have an AUX input DIN-socket that can be used for an MP3 unit or stick. I am sure there are other makes as well that have the AUX input socket. Kees Oudesluijs NL TERRY COLL wrote: > All, > > > > I'm considering installing a radio in my BJ8. I'd ideally like a stereo > AM/FM/CD unit that fits in the original spot. Any recommendations for the > unit/speakers and speaker placement? Vintage Car Radio sells an inverter so > polarity is not an issue. Thanks! > > > > Terry Coll > > '64 BJ8 > > > _________________________________________________________________ > The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with > Hotmail. > http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar&ocid=PID283 > 26::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2863 - datum van uitgifte: 05/09/10 08:26:00 From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com Mon May 10 15:25:18 2010 From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken) Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 14:25:18 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] dumb question ... In-Reply-To: <619E498FAF6949F69E238FC5E2B9E3E3@DANSTROM> References: <619E498FAF6949F69E238FC5E2B9E3E3@DANSTROM> Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D0342079C@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> I thought maybe because of headers, I might have to change needles, but the engine dyno said standards were still the right ones. I also am driving around with a O2 meter under the dash and standards seem ok. I made a needle chart with graph paper years ago and the difference between the three needles only occurs at higher RPM. Ken Freese 65 BJ8 - From jim_leblanc at yahoo.com Mon May 10 16:18:33 2010 From: jim_leblanc at yahoo.com (Jim LeBlanc) Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 15:18:33 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Concours Question on Water Hose Clamps - BN2 Message-ID: <716178.85014.qm@web53007.mail.re2.yahoo.com> What are the concours correct water hose clamps for a late model 1956 BN2? I am looking at March-April 2010 Healey Mag p. 11. Are these also correct for the BN2? Looks like wire clamps with slotted round-head screws. So I order clamps from Moss and replace the hex head screws with round-head screws. Right? Thanks, Jim LeBlanc 1956 100-M From krtaylor at exemail.com.au Mon May 10 16:21:27 2010 From: krtaylor at exemail.com.au (Keith Taylor) Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 08:21:27 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] BN2 Heater fixing Message-ID: <129DF4DD37A94898A651648C5FC85518@keith> Looking for fixing setup for a BN2 heater. OZ cars really came with a heater , as a kid "who cared" now in my twilight years I am looking to add this comfort I have the heater but cannot fathom how it is mounted maybe this heater is incomplete (sans brackets) ! Anyone from more frigid parts able to photo the fixing setup ? My research has drawn a blank. Keith Taylor WAMBERAL OZ BN1.........If I ever finish them BN2................ " .............. 100M.......Getting close From helyjohn at cablespeed.com Mon May 10 17:45:15 2010 From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder) Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 16:45:15 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Heritage Problem Resolved Message-ID: <26B12318DA2D44D88D9B380300E4FDC8@FRED> I got a call from Tony Hazell, Owner of Heritage this afternoon. He had a tough time understanding me, because I have to use an electronic larynx which does not work well w/ a phone. My interior had been finished for some time, but no one had contacted me with the final charges which would include the shipping. Tony emailed me an invoice, and I sent them a check this afternoon. My thanks to Rich Chrysler and Paul C in North Vancouver for helping me get this straightened out. John Snyder From acmiller at mhcable.com Mon May 10 18:15:15 2010 From: acmiller at mhcable.com (allen c miller jr) Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 20:15:15 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 cylinder head oil feed pipe Message-ID: <6EB8BCE2D87B42ADBBBBE1D48B60A5C8@ACM030> Moss supplies the banjo bolt and banjo fitting for the cylinder head assembly on 100-4's, but not the tapered thread union. they do carry the entire array for the 100-6 2-port head. can you substitute the tapered thread union for 100-6's in place of the one which was supplied on 100-4's, or is it one of those thread transitions that makes it impossible? alternately, can you modify a brake caliper union to fit in? From richchrysler at quickclic.net Mon May 10 18:55:13 2010 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 20:55:13 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Concours Question on Water Hose Clamps - BN2 In-Reply-To: <716178.85014.qm@web53007.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <716178.85014.qm@web53007.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Jim, Sounds to me that you need to have the National Concours Registry 2010 CD that has all this detailed information in it. The clamps for the BN2 would be the flat band style with the split cotter pin head that winds it up to tighten. The double wire clamps didn't come in 'till much later, with the late 100/Six's Rich -------------------------------------------------- From: "Jim LeBlanc" Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 6:18 PM To: "Healey List" Subject: [Healeys] Concours Question on Water Hose Clamps - BN2 > > What are the concours correct water hose clamps for a late model 1956 BN2? > > I am looking at March-April 2010 Healey Mag p. 11. Are these also correct > for > the BN2? > > Looks like wire clamps with slotted round-head screws. So I order clamps > from > Moss and replace the hex head screws with round-head screws. Right? > > Thanks, > > Jim LeBlanc > 1956 100-M > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richchrysler at quickclic.net From jim_leblanc at yahoo.com Mon May 10 19:07:40 2010 From: jim_leblanc at yahoo.com (Jim LeBlanc) Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 18:07:40 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Concours Question on Water Hose Clamps - BN2 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <536661.72022.qm@web53003.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Rich, I know the parts (bands) you describe and have heard Roger Moment discuss proper installation. Still I pause putting these on a driver. I keep one on my cold air box. Let me know where to order the CD. Been many years since studying this subject. Thanks, Jim LeBlanc 1956 100-M --- On Mon, 5/10/10, Rich C wrote: From: Rich C Subject: Re: [Healeys] Concours Question on Water Hose Clamps - BN2 To: "Jim LeBlanc" , "Healey List" Date: Monday, May 10, 2010, 5:55 PM Jim, Sounds to me that you need to have the National Concours Registry 2010 CD that has all this detailed information in it. The clamps for the BN2 would be the flat band style with the split cotter pin head that winds it up to tighten. The double wire clamps didn't come in 'till much later, with the late 100/Six's Rich -------------------------------------------------- From: "Jim LeBlanc" Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 6:18 PM To: "Healey List" Subject: [Healeys] Concours Question on Water Hose Clamps - BN2 > > What are the concours correct water hose clamps for a late model 1956 BN2? > > I am looking at March-April 2010 Healey Mag p. 11. Are these also correct for > the BN2? > > Looks like wire clamps with slotted round-head screws. So I order clamps from > Moss and replace the hex head screws with round-head screws. Right? > > Thanks, > > Jim LeBlanc > 1956 100-M > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richchrysler at quickclic.net From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon May 10 19:40:11 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 09:40:11 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 cylinder head oil feed pipe In-Reply-To: <6EB8BCE2D87B42ADBBBBE1D48B60A5C8@ACM030> References: <6EB8BCE2D87B42ADBBBBE1D48B60A5C8@ACM030> Message-ID: Allen - Are you talking about the Rocker Arm pedestal? if you need it restored, just send your whole rocker arm to Rocker Arm Specialists. HIGHLY recommended and he will fix all that for you: http://www.rockerarms.com/ I had him rebuild my rocker arm assembly (same as the 100) and he replaced that pedestal which had the bad threads. His prices are VERY reasonable. Incidentally, when assembling the rocker arms, it is better to put the oil feed pipe on the rocker pedestal first, then connect it to the head second, not the other way around. If you do that you'll never have stripped threads. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 8:15 AM, allen c miller jr wrote: > Moss supplies the banjo bolt and banjo fitting for the cylinder head > assembly > on 100-4's, but not the tapered thread union. they do carry the entire > array > for the 100-6 2-port head. > > can you substitute the tapered thread union for 100-6's in place of the one > which was supplied on 100-4's, or is it one of those thread transitions > that > makes it impossible? alternately, can you modify a brake caliper union to > fit > in? > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com From richchrysler at quickclic.net Mon May 10 19:44:06 2010 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 21:44:06 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BN2 Heater fixing In-Reply-To: <129DF4DD37A94898A651648C5FC85518@keith> References: <129DF4DD37A94898A651648C5FC85518@keith> Message-ID: <18007056290A4F98A9CB30F3F9627459@LIFEBOOK> Keith, There are 3 studs that protrude from the back face (toward the front of the car) of the heater/blower assembly. The two upper studs pass through a single vertical plate that sits up from the scuttle box on the centre line of the car. These will be fastened by running flat washers, lock washers and 1/4" nuts onto the studs. The third stud will pass through a single hole and into the scuttle box. The flat, lock, and nut will be attached by installing them in through the single large hole in the bulkhead, again on centre line of the car, and located right behind the engine. When these are installed, a blanking plug fills the access hole in the bulkhead. The 3 mounting point are visible on this freshly prepared chassis bulkhead. Rich -------------------------------------------------- From: "Keith Taylor" Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 6:21 PM To: Subject: [Healeys] BN2 Heater fixing > Looking for fixing setup for a BN2 heater. OZ cars really came with a > heater > , > as a kid "who cared" now in my twilight years I am looking to add this > comfort > I have the heater but cannot fathom how it is mounted maybe this heater is > incomplete (sans brackets) ! Anyone from more frigid parts able to photo > the > fixing setup ? My research has drawn a blank. > > Keith Taylor > WAMBERAL OZ > BN1.........If I ever finish them > BN2................ " .............. > 100M.......Getting close [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of apr10 037.jpg] From richchrysler at quickclic.net Mon May 10 19:44:06 2010 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 21:44:06 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BN2 Heater fixing In-Reply-To: <129DF4DD37A94898A651648C5FC85518@keith> References: <129DF4DD37A94898A651648C5FC85518@keith> Message-ID: <119726EA069C43A08049ED2FB5D49DBF@LIFEBOOK> Keith, There are 3 studs that protrude from the back face (toward the front of the car) of the heater/blower assembly. The two upper studs pass through a single vertical plate that sits up from the scuttle box on the centre line of the car. These will be fastened by running flat washers, lock washers and 1/4" nuts onto the studs. The third stud will pass through a single hole and into the scuttle box. The flat, lock, and nut will be attached by installing them in through the single large hole in the bulkhead, again on centre line of the car, and located right behind the engine. When these are installed, a blanking plug fills the access hole in the bulkhead. The 3 mounting point are visible on this freshly prepared chassis bulkhead. Rich -------------------------------------------------- From: "Keith Taylor" Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 6:21 PM To: Subject: [Healeys] BN2 Heater fixing > Looking for fixing setup for a BN2 heater. OZ cars really came with a > heater > , > as a kid "who cared" now in my twilight years I am looking to add this > comfort > I have the heater but cannot fathom how it is mounted maybe this heater is > incomplete (sans brackets) ! Anyone from more frigid parts able to photo > the > fixing setup ? My research has drawn a blank. > > Keith Taylor > WAMBERAL OZ > BN1.........If I ever finish them > BN2................ " .............. > 100M.......Getting close [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of apr10 037.jpg] From shop at justbrits.com Mon May 10 20:26:40 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 21:26:40 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Concours Question on Water Hose Clamps - BN2 In-Reply-To: <536661.72022.qm@web53003.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <536661.72022.qm@web53003.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4BE8C060.7010307@justbrits.com> << Let me know where to order the CD. Been many years since studying this subject. >> Info is in both the AHCA "Membership Book" and the AHCUSA "Resource Book". From bighealey at astound.net Mon May 10 20:31:16 2010 From: bighealey at astound.net (John Soderling) Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 19:31:16 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 cylinder head oil feed pipe In-Reply-To: <6EB8BCE2D87B42ADBBBBE1D48B60A5C8@ACM030> References: <6EB8BCE2D87B42ADBBBBE1D48B60A5C8@ACM030> Message-ID: <97A3F1409EBB41B0AA01FC6DEA19DFC5@JohnSoderling> Allen, Try British Car Specialists. They usually have hard-to-find stuff. Vrooom vrooom, John -------------------------------------------------- From: "allen c miller jr" Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 5:15 PM To: "Healey List" Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 cylinder head oil feed pipe > Moss supplies the banjo bolt and banjo fitting for the cylinder head > assembly > on 100-4's, but not the tapered thread union. they do carry the entire > array > for the 100-6 2-port head. > > can you substitute the tapered thread union for 100-6's in place of the > one > which was supplied on 100-4's, or is it one of those thread transitions > that > makes it impossible? alternately, can you modify a brake caliper union to > fit > in? > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/bighealey at astound.net From krtaylor at exemail.com.au Mon May 10 21:04:01 2010 From: krtaylor at exemail.com.au (Keith Taylor) Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 13:04:01 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] BN2 Heater fixing References: <129DF4DD37A94898A651648C5FC85518@keith> <119726EA069C43A08049ED2FB5D49DBF@LIFEBOOK> Message-ID: THANKS for that Ritch A "U" shaped bracket was bolted to the 2 top holes why ? on removal it all fell into place ....easy peasy ... Much appreciated Keith Taylor WAMBERAL OZ 100M........getting closer to vroom vroom ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" To: "Keith Taylor" ; Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 11:44 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN2 Heater fixing > Keith, > > There are 3 studs that protrude from the back face (toward the front of > the > car) of the heater/blower assembly. The two upper studs pass through a > single vertical plate that sits up from the scuttle box on the centre line > of the car. These will be fastened by running flat washers, lock washers > and > 1/4" nuts onto the studs. The third stud will pass through a single hole > and > into the scuttle box. The flat, lock, and nut will be attached by > installing > them in through the single large hole in the bulkhead, again on centre > line > of the car, and located right behind the engine. When these are installed, > a > blanking plug fills the access hole in the bulkhead. > The 3 mounting point are visible on this freshly prepared chassis > bulkhead. > > Rich > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "Keith Taylor" > Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 6:21 PM > To: > Subject: [Healeys] BN2 Heater fixing > >> Looking for fixing setup for a BN2 heater. OZ cars really came with a >> heater >> , >> as a kid "who cared" now in my twilight years I am looking to add this >> comfort >> I have the heater but cannot fathom how it is mounted maybe this heater >> is >> incomplete (sans brackets) ! Anyone from more frigid parts able to photo >> the >> fixing setup ? My research has drawn a blank. >> >> Keith Taylor >> WAMBERAL OZ >> BN1.........If I ever finish them >> BN2................ " .............. >> 100M.......Getting close From cnaarndt at gmail.com Mon May 10 22:33:45 2010 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 21:33:45 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healey with seatbelts after accident In-Reply-To: <4867162C-7F4C-490D-923B-C935F54891BC@gmail.com> References: <4867162C-7F4C-490D-923B-C935F54891BC@gmail.com> Message-ID: Chris, You know I was only kidding about the elevator since we all know that elevators don't work "down unda" since you're all upside down to begin with. ;-) Cheers, Curt On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 2:23 AM, Chris Dimmock wrote: > Hi Curt, > > I don't need to try to lie down if I roll my BJ8, and have never been > interested in testing the theory. > > As I said, > > "My Healey, and 2 previous Sprites have all had rollbars and 4/ 5 point > harnesses." > > Proper full width rollbars, several inches above my head. > > And I use the stairs > ;-) > Chris > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 09/05/2010, at 1:23 PM, "Curt/Nancy Arndt" < > cnaarndt at gmail.com> wrote: > > Chris, > > Watch some videos of violent rollover crashes and tell me how you think > you'll be able to stay lying down when the car rolls violently 4 or 5 > times. > > I hope you also don't think that if the elevator fails you can just jump up > the moment before impact ;-^) > > Cheers, > > Curt > > On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 7:16 PM, Chris Dimmock < > austin.healey at gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi Ray, seatbelts have been compulsory (both fitment and wearing) in >> Australia for around 40 years. >> >> Laying across the seats is absolutely possible with a 3 point lap sash >> seatbelt. The shoulder strap passes over the shoulder closest to the door - >> not the 'inside' shoulder. >> >> Chris >> >> www.myaustinhealey.com >> Sent from my iPhone From Editorgary at aol.com Mon May 10 22:59:02 2010 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 00:59:02 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Seat belts Message-ID: <72b48.5a3c121.391a3e16@aol.com> In a message dated 5/10/10 7:30:24 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes: > Have you ever rolled a car? > I have. I flipped an MGB and landed upside down about 15 feet below road > level. I was wearing a ( lap and shoulder ) seatbelt with no roll bar > and, > while I know all accidents are different and one solution doesn't suit all > circumstances, all I could see was a blur of spinning leaves and my life > flashing before my eyes. The forces acting on me did not allow for me to > do > anything except go for the ride. I wound up suspended above the ground, > tangled up in the seatbelt. Just dumb luck, I figure. > I'm not saying that hugging the passenger seat while wearing a seatbelt, > isn't > an option in some cases though. I did just that > Did the same thing on Friday October 13, 1972 (you won't wonder why I remember the date.) Early snow in Nova Scotia, and my first wife and I were driving our Datsun 2000 home from holiday towards New York. About noon, coming up towards an overpass, we were t-boned by a young driver who had his license for only three days, sliding out of control on the "bridges freeze first" ice. Knocked us over the embankment, and we rolled two and a half times before coming to rest upside down. As the car started to go over the first time, all i could remember was thinking about all the effort I'd put in up to that point in my life wasted in an instant. At the end of it, my wife found herself hanging upside down, me unconscious next to her (having knocked my head on the steering wheel), so she reached over and started beeping the horn, then looked at me and realized I still had my pipe in my mouth, so she removed that, thinking it would be silly of them to find me dead with my pipe in my mouth (shock does strange things to your mind). Once the handy Canadian road crew working nearby had rolled the car over (by hand -- how many guys does that take?) they got me out, and I came to as they were loading me into the ambulance. Net result: one very totalled 1969 Datsun 2000, and lots of seat belt bruises and sore muscles on both of us. Score two for seat belts, even in roadsters with no roll bars. Now I even put my belt on in the shuttle van going to the remote airport parking lot. Cheers Gary From Editorgary at aol.com Mon May 10 23:01:56 2010 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 01:01:56 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Original style hose clamps Message-ID: <72d48.7cedb8e6.391a3ec4@aol.com> In a message dated 5/10/10 7:30:24 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes: > What are the concours correct water hose clamps for a late model 1956 > BN2? > > I am looking at March-April 2010 Healey Mag p. 11. Are these also correct > for > the BN2? > > Looks like wire clamps with slotted round-head screws. So I order clamps > from > Moss and replace the hex head screws with round-head screws. Right? > > Thanks, > > Jim LeBlanc > 1956 100-M > No, the BN2 takes ribbon band clamps (if memory serves, I think Norman called them "Jubilee clamps." Check with British Car Specialists; if anyone has them, they will. But don't guess; order the concours guidelines from Mike Osipik (info in the back of the AH Magazine) and be sure. Cheers Gary From Editorgary at aol.com Mon May 10 23:04:00 2010 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 01:04:00 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Band Clamps, part 2 Message-ID: <72e6c.4c3e0568.391a3f40@aol.com> In a message dated 5/10/10 7:30:24 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes: > > I know the parts (bands) you describe and have heard Roger Moment discuss > proper installation. Still I pause putting these on a driver. I keep one > on my > cold air box. > They will work just fine; if anything, they're over-engineered compared to the later wire clamps, and are actually better than the standard clamps everyone sells these days. Cheers gary From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue May 11 00:29:57 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 14:29:57 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Seat belts In-Reply-To: <72b48.5a3c121.391a3e16@aol.com> References: <72b48.5a3c121.391a3e16@aol.com> Message-ID: Gary - Incredible story. Must make you thankful to be alive and for what you have. Sort of seems like the stories we all know of guys being in battle and surviving. Thanks for that! Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 12:59 PM, wrote: > In a message dated 5/10/10 7:30:24 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net > writes: > > > > Have you ever rolled a car? > > I have. I flipped an MGB and landed upside down about 15 feet below road > > level. I was wearing a ( lap and shoulder ) seatbelt with no roll bar > > and, > > while I know all accidents are different and one solution doesn't suit > all > > circumstances, all I could see was a blur of spinning leaves and my life > > flashing before my eyes. The forces acting on me did not allow for me to > > do > > anything except go for the ride. I wound up suspended above the ground, > > tangled up in the seatbelt. Just dumb luck, I figure. > > I'm not saying that hugging the passenger seat while wearing a seatbelt, > > isn't > > an option in some cases though. I did just that > > > > Did the same thing on Friday October 13, 1972 (you won't wonder why I > remember the date.) Early snow in Nova Scotia, and my first wife and I were > driving our Datsun 2000 home from holiday towards New York. About noon, > coming > up > towards an overpass, we were t-boned by a young driver who had his license > for only three days, sliding out of control on the "bridges freeze first" > ice. Knocked us over the embankment, and we rolled two and a half times > before > coming to rest upside down. As the car started to go over the first time, > all i could remember was thinking about all the effort I'd put in up to > that > point in my life wasted in an instant. > At the end of it, my wife found herself hanging upside down, me unconscious > next to her (having knocked my head on the steering wheel), so she reached > over and started beeping the horn, then looked at me and realized I still > had my pipe in my mouth, so she removed that, thinking it would be silly of > them to find me dead with my pipe in my mouth (shock does strange things to > your mind). Once the handy Canadian road crew working nearby had rolled the > car over (by hand -- how many guys does that take?) they got me out, and I > came to as they were loading me into the ambulance. > Net result: one very totalled 1969 Datsun 2000, and lots of seat belt > bruises and sore muscles on both of us. Score two for seat belts, even in > roadsters with no roll bars. > Now I even put my belt on in the shuttle van going to the remote airport > parking lot. > > Cheers > Gary From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk Tue May 11 01:12:31 2010 From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper) Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 08:12:31 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Original style hose clamps In-Reply-To: <72d48.7cedb8e6.391a3ec4@aol.com> References: <72d48.7cedb8e6.391a3ec4@aol.com> Message-ID: Gary I agree with you regarding ribbon clamps. I let Roger Moment have a few originals in BMC packets some years ago. However I believe that your reference to Norman is wrong. Jubilee is or was in 1956, a British company that made worm drive hose clips. Not ribbon type to the best of my knowledge The company that made them was L. Robinson and Co. (Gillingham) Ltd. Regards > >> What are the concours correct water hose clamps for a late model 1956 >> BN2? >> >> >> Looks like wire clamps with slotted round-head screws. So I order clamps >> from >> Moss and replace the hex head screws with round-head screws. Right? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Jim LeBlanc >> 1956 100-M >> > >No, the BN2 takes ribbon band clamps (if memory serves, I think Norman >called them "Jubilee clamps." Check with British Car Specialists; if >anyone has > >Cheers >Gary -- John Harper From Editorgary at aol.com Tue May 11 02:31:23 2010 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 04:31:23 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Original style hose clamps Message-ID: <7b75e.65f40f34.391a6fdb@aol.com> In a message dated 5/11/10 12:13:13 AM, ah at jharper.demon.co.uk writes: > However I believe that your reference to Norman is wrong. Jubilee is or > was in 1956, a British company that made worm drive hose clips. Not > ribbon type to the best of my knowledge The company that made them was > L. Robinson and Co. (Gillingham) Ltd. > Thanks - as i said, writing from memory. G. From kentmclean at comcast.net Tue May 11 05:01:47 2010 From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean) Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 07:01:47 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BN2 Heater fixing In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BE9391B.2090207@comcast.net> Keith Taylor wrote: > Looking for fixing setup for a BN2 heater. OZ cars really came with a > heater, as a kid "who cared" now in my twilight years I am looking to add > this comfort I have the heater but cannot fathom how it is mounted maybe > this heater is incomplete (sans brackets) ! Anyone from more frigid parts > able to photo the fixing setup ? My research has drawn a blank. If you are just looking to keep warm, you may find this will keep you warmer with a lot less installation effort: The arms are also wired, so your torso and arms get heat. It works great on my motorcycle for hours down to 32F/0C. You can probably find a more local vendor. -- Kent McLean '56 100 BN2 From peter at nosimport.com Tue May 11 07:39:45 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 08:39:45 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Concours Question on Water Hose Clamps - BN2 In-Reply-To: <716178.85014.qm@web53007.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <716178.85014.qm@web53007.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <20100511063904.SM04324@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> At 05:18 PM 5/10/2010, Jim LeBlanc wrote: >SNIP >Looks like wire clamps with slotted round-head screws. So I order clamps from >Moss and replace the hex head screws with round-head screws. Right? > >Thanks, > >Jim LeBlanc >1956 100-M -------------------------------- Further to just this tactic...... you'll find the threads on the Moss clamps are METRIC... 5 MM At least I did. Peter C. From cnaarndt at gmail.com Tue May 11 09:09:19 2010 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 08:09:19 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Concours Question on Water Hose Clamps - BN2 In-Reply-To: <536661.72022.qm@web53003.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <536661.72022.qm@web53003.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Jim, If you need a set of these clamps (4) I had several dozen made up some years ago that I sold to fellow list members. Let me know and I can send you out a set. I only have several sets left. Cheers, Curt On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 6:07 PM, Jim LeBlanc wrote: > Rich, > > I know the parts (bands) you describe and have heard Roger Moment discuss > proper installation. Still I pause putting these on a driver. I keep one on > my > cold air box. > > Let me know where to order the CD. Been many years since studying this > subject. > > Thanks, > > Jim LeBlanc > 1956 100-M > > --- On Mon, 5/10/10, Rich C wrote: > > > From: Rich C > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Concours Question on Water Hose Clamps - BN2 > To: "Jim LeBlanc" , "Healey List" > > Date: Monday, May 10, 2010, 5:55 PM > > > Jim, > > Sounds to me that you need to have the National Concours Registry 2010 CD > that > has all this detailed information in it. The clamps for the BN2 would be > the > flat band style with the split cotter pin head that winds it up to tighten. > The double wire clamps didn't come in 'till much later, with the late > 100/Six's > > Rich > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "Jim LeBlanc" > Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 6:18 PM > To: "Healey List" > Subject: [Healeys] Concours Question on Water Hose Clamps - BN2 > > > > > What are the concours correct water hose clamps for a late model 1956 > BN2? > > > > I am looking at March-April 2010 Healey Mag p. 11. Are these also correct > for > > the BN2? > > > > Looks like wire clamps with slotted round-head screws. So I order clamps > from > > Moss and replace the hex head screws with round-head screws. Right? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Jim LeBlanc > > 1956 100-M > > _______________________________________________ > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richchrysler at quickclic.net > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/cnaarndt at gmail.com From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net Tue May 11 11:41:25 2010 From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ron Ray) Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 12:41:25 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Crankshaft pulley/damper In-Reply-To: References: <536661.72022.qm@web53003.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <004501caf131$2e139fd0$8a3adf70$@net> Folks, A friend is need of a crankshaft pulley/damper for a BJ8. His preference is to buy an original used one in good condition rather than buying the harmonic crank balancer offered by Moss. Any comments on this approach? If anyone has a used pulley/damper and is willing to sell it, please contact me off list. Thanks. Ron From good2bgca at yahoo.ca Tue May 11 13:23:27 2010 From: good2bgca at yahoo.ca (Geoff Chrysler) Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 12:23:27 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] (no subject) Message-ID: <316451.8489.qm@web55807.mail.re3.yahoo.com> From racarbon at verizon.net Tue May 11 14:47:39 2010 From: racarbon at verizon.net (Ray Carbone) Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 16:47:39 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Crankshaft pulley/damper Message-ID: <3883258CBA1047E192B1628212B971B2@rac> Hi Ron, If your problem is a delaminated harmonic balancer, I would suggest you not get another questionable 40-year old unit and investigate the original's repair. A while back, a friend was looking for a Healey harmonic damper and found Dale Manufacturing ( http://www.dalemfg.com/harmonicbalancer_018.htm ), a small organization that repaired his original for about $100 + shipping. They dismantled his original unit and remanufactured it with a life time guaranty on the rubber bond. This was a few years ago and he has had no problems with the unit to date. No Financial Interest Ray 64BJ8P1 From donham1 at cox.net Tue May 11 15:47:06 2010 From: donham1 at cox.net (donham) Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 16:47:06 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] New Radiator-BJ7 Message-ID: <19BE26F65B5140D0BEA4925C07D298B7@DONPCXPS> I need suggestions on vendors and types of a new radiator for my BJ7. Would appreciate any help. From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue May 11 16:40:06 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 06:40:06 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] New Radiator-BJ7 In-Reply-To: <19BE26F65B5140D0BEA4925C07D298B7@DONPCXPS> References: <19BE26F65B5140D0BEA4925C07D298B7@DONPCXPS> Message-ID: I would encourage you NOT to purchase an aluminum radiator. Impossible to maintain with time, and needs a screen on the hot pipe to keep crud out of the rad. If you still have your old radiator, why don't you just have it recored? If not, it is best just to buy a used one and have it recored. Alan On 5/12/10, donham wrote: > I need suggestions on vendors and types of a new radiator for my BJ7. Would > appreciate any help. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From dan at warner-associates.com Tue May 11 17:00:45 2010 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 18:00:45 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Glue Message-ID: <4D3BBE50ED46462A8140F08F04B20565@DANSTROM> There are multiple contact glues on the market and we cannot get LePages here in the Minneapolis that I can find. Per the archives, the 3M products are recommended. Which is the best choice for the interior on wood: 3M (spray) 8090, 8088 or ? Which is the best choice for the door trim and weather stripping: 3M (tube) 8008, 8011 or ? Dan From insptwo at msn.com Tue May 11 17:02:56 2010 From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com) Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 19:02:56 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] New Radiator-BJ7 In-Reply-To: <19BE26F65B5140D0BEA4925C07D298B7@DONPCXPS> References: <19BE26F65B5140D0BEA4925C07D298B7@DONPCXPS> Message-ID: I don't know about vendors, but I would highly recommend getting a double core installed. The difference is fantastic and you can't tell the difference when lookiing at it. Bill BJ7 > From: donham1 at cox.net > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 16:47:06 -0500 > Subject: [Healeys] New Radiator-BJ7 > > I need suggestions on vendors and types of a new radiator for my BJ7. Would > appreciate any help. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/insptwo at msn.com From mslechta at chartermi.net Tue May 11 17:05:23 2010 From: mslechta at chartermi.net (Mike Slechta) Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 18:05:23 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] New Radiator-BJ7 In-Reply-To: <19BE26F65B5140D0BEA4925C07D298B7@DONPCXPS> References: <19BE26F65B5140D0BEA4925C07D298B7@DONPCXPS> Message-ID: <5B4248ECB62D4D9BAABE30BD01DF4CB2@MikesLaptop> I have a stock radiator that I took out of my '65 BJ-8 several years ago. There was nothing wrong with it when I took it out, but I got a deal on a "Texas Cooler" that I couldn't pass up. Asking $150 plus shipping from WI. Mad Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: donham To: Healeys Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 4:47 PM Subject: [Healeys] New Radiator-BJ7 I need suggestions on vendors and types of a new radiator for my BJ7. Would appreciate any help. _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/mslechta at chartermi.net From drberkowitz at hotmail.com Tue May 11 17:55:35 2010 From: drberkowitz at hotmail.com (Leonard Berkowitz) Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 19:55:35 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] new radiator BJ7 Message-ID: If you need a new radiator get your old one recored with extra rows. It will require modification of the lower tank and a shoe horn to reinstall, but you almost can't tell the difference when you look at it and what a difference. I had mine done several years ago. My car has never run so well. Runs under 200F under almost every condition. I tried everything. Got the old one recored to original, Texas cooler, 6 blade California fan, oil cooler, etc. Nothing worked! Adding extra rows cured everything. I can run at 70 MPH in 90F + and the car never gets to hot. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 From drberkowitz at hotmail.com Tue May 11 17:56:16 2010 From: drberkowitz at hotmail.com (Leonard Berkowitz) Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 19:56:16 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] new radiator BJ7 Message-ID: If you need a new radiator get your old one recored with extra rows. It will require modification of the lower tank and a shoe horn to reinstall, but you almost can't tell the difference when you look at it and what a difference. I had mine done several years ago. My car has never run so well. Runs under 200F under almost every condition. I tried everything. Got the old one recored to original, Texas cooler, 6 blade California fan, oil cooler, etc. Nothing worked! Adding extra rows cured everything. I can run at 70 MPH in 90F + and the car never gets to hot. _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccount&ocid=PID2832 6::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_4 From drberkowitz at hotmail.com Tue May 11 17:59:47 2010 From: drberkowitz at hotmail.com (Leonard Berkowitz) Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 19:59:47 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] new radiator BJ7 Message-ID: If you need a new radiator get your old one recored with extra rows. It will require modification of the lower tank and a shoe hor I had mine done several years ago. My car has never run so well. Runs under 200 under almost every condition. I tried everything. Got the old one recored to original, Texas cooler, 6 blade California fan, oil cooler, etc. Nothing worked! Adding extra rows cured everything. I can run at 70 MPH in 90F + and the car never gets to hot. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net Tue May 11 19:12:31 2010 From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo) Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 18:12:31 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Glue In-Reply-To: <201005111628828.SM20532@wavecable.net> References: <201005111628828.SM20532@wavecable.net> Message-ID: <70207B072D1F43B7A0E8A6BC3F6CA07C@JerryPC> I am not an expert but read something that said contact adhesives like these sprays will not hold long term and especially in the heat. The glues will affect the vinyl and eventually release. As mentioned earlier, you need a glue that is made for Vinyl. I used Contact Cement for Vinyl from McMasters. http://www.mcmaster.com/#glue/=71scyh Jerry From healeymanjim at hansencc.net Tue May 11 19:25:38 2010 From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net) Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 01:25:38 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?radiators?= Message-ID: <20100512012538.21219.qmail@server278.com> i had my bj8 recored with a 3 row high efficiency rad from a local shop. used same top and bottom and it fit back in perfectly and the most if have seen is 200 sitting at a long light in 115 degrees. as soon as i start moving it comes back to 190(thermostat setting). keeping my fingers crossed but so far so good. hjim From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue May 11 19:29:01 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 09:29:01 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Lucas - Judson EI ?? Message-ID: All - I just saw this on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4012.m656&item=230472740650&viewitem=&_trkparms=clkid%3D8601541363336937364#ht_500wt_1182 I was looking at the wiring diagram and I can't figure out what this "EI" black box does. Normally I think of Judson as/was a quality firm, but this seems like one of those 1960's tricks for "improving performance." Any of you older guys out there have a clue what this thing does? Just curious, I have no intention of buying this thing. The coil looks nice though! Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue May 11 19:41:13 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 09:41:13 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Lucas - Judson EI ?? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: After some thought, I wonder if this is the similar to Mike Eck's (of jaguarclock.com) who used to make this pretty nifty EI kit that was triggered by the points (effectively a system that reduced the voltage draw across the points to keep them from burning over time). Alan On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 9:29 AM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > All - > > I just saw this on Ebay: > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4012.m656&item=230472740650&viewitem=&_trkparms=clkid%3D8601541363336937364#ht_500wt_1182 > > I was looking at the wiring diagram and I can't figure out what this "EI" > black box does. Normally I think of Judson as/was a quality firm, but this > seems like one of those 1960's tricks for "improving performance." > > Any of you older guys out there have a clue what this thing does? > > Just curious, I have no intention of buying this thing. The coil looks > nice though! > > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net Tue May 11 21:20:55 2010 From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur) Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 20:20:55 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Question while waiting for Concours Guidelines Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20100511201744.020428e0@pop.att.yahoo.com> I have a new petrol tank and it is gloss black. What is the correct sheen for the tank? Gloss or something like BBQ Black? John Spaur '62 BT7 The 1998 guidelines did not say and the new ones are on order. From ahbn6 at verizon.net Tue May 11 21:38:41 2010 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 23:38:41 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Lucas - Judson EI ?? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <012801caf184$9e7427b0$db5c7710$@net> Take a look at this: http://vwjudsonregister.tripod.com/see-dee_instructions.htm 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: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 9:41 PM To: Healey Subject: Re: [Healeys] Lucas - Judson EI ?? After some thought, I wonder if this is the similar to Mike Eck's (of jaguarclock.com) who used to make this pretty nifty EI kit that was triggered by the points (effectively a system that reduced the voltage draw across the points to keep them from burning over time). Alan On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 9:29 AM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > All - > > I just saw this on Ebay: > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4012.m656& item=230472740650&viewitem=&_trkparms=clkid%3D8601541363336937364#ht_500wt_1 182 > > I was looking at the wiring diagram and I can't figure out what this "EI" > black box does. Normally I think of Judson as/was a quality firm, but this > seems like one of those 1960's tricks for "improving performance." > > Any of you older guys out there have a clue what this thing does? From thehartnetts at earthlink.net Tue May 11 22:04:34 2010 From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett) Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 21:04:34 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Lucas - Judson EI ?? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <03E397F7AA9B4F0CB726CB51B66056D1@LeonardPCPC> Alan: Click on this link: http://www.ihonlynorth.com/forums/basic-tech-questions/3983-what-hell-thing-see-doo-ignition.html then read the comments on the page. Click on the "Judson SeeDee" link from Robert Kenney to see original packaging and instruction sheet. (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Healey" Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 6:29 PM Subject: [Healeys] Lucas - Judson EI ?? > All - > > I just saw this on Ebay: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4012.m656&item=230472740650&viewitem=&_trkparms=clkid%3D8601541363336937364#ht_500wt_1182 From cnaarndt at gmail.com Tue May 11 22:18:59 2010 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 21:18:59 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Question while waiting for Concours Guidelines In-Reply-To: <6.2.3.4.2.20100511201744.020428e0@pop.att.yahoo.com> References: <6.2.3.4.2.20100511201744.020428e0@pop.att.yahoo.com> Message-ID: John, Gloss black is fine. Anyway, I personally will not have you pull up your Armacord in the boot to check for paint shine on the tank. Curt On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 8:20 PM, john spaur wrote: > I have a new petrol tank and it is gloss black. > > What is the correct sheen for the tank? > > Gloss or something like BBQ Black? > > John Spaur > '62 BT7 > > The 1998 guidelines did not say and the new ones are on order. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/cnaarndt at gmail.com From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue May 11 22:31:32 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 12:31:32 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Lucas - Judson EI ?? In-Reply-To: <012801caf184$9e7427b0$db5c7710$@net> References: <012801caf184$9e7427b0$db5c7710$@net> Message-ID: So basically, the distributor becomes some sort of switching mechanism. I suppose the advantage is the points don't get burned and thus timing advance remains constant. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 11:38 AM, John Sims wrote: > Take a look at this: > > http://vwjudsonregister.tripod.com/see-dee_instructions.htm > > > 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: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 9:41 PM > To: Healey > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Lucas - Judson EI ?? > > After some thought, I wonder if this is the similar to Mike Eck's (of > jaguarclock.com) who used to make this pretty nifty EI kit that was > triggered by the points (effectively a system that reduced the voltage draw > across the points to keep them from burning over time). > > Alan > > > On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 9:29 AM, Alan Seigrist > wrote: > > > All - > > > > I just saw this on Ebay: > > > > > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4012.m656& > > item=230472740650&viewitem=&_trkparms=clkid%3D8601541363336937364#ht_500wt_1 > 182 > > > > I was looking at the wiring diagram and I can't figure out what this "EI" > > black box does. Normally I think of Judson as/was a quality firm, but > this > > seems like one of those 1960's tricks for "improving performance." > > > > Any of you older guys out there have a clue what this thing does? From coudesluijs at chello.nl Wed May 12 01:53:52 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 09:53:52 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] New Radiator-BJ7 In-Reply-To: <19BE26F65B5140D0BEA4925C07D298B7@DONPCXPS> References: <19BE26F65B5140D0BEA4925C07D298B7@DONPCXPS> Message-ID: <4BEA5E90.7060603@chello.nl> I f you still have your old radiator, have a new core put in with extra cooling capacity and a 20mm metric threaded hole for a thermostaat switch in a suitable place in the header tank. This for a possible fitment of an electric fan. There are plenty of varying thermoswitches to choose from in 20mm thread. Kees Oudesluijs NL donham wrote: > I need suggestions on vendors and types of a new radiator for my BJ7. Would > appreciate any help. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl From bspidell at comcast.net Wed May 12 06:53:23 2010 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 05:53:23 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Lucas - Judson EI ?? In-Reply-To: References: <012801caf184$9e7427b0$db5c7710$@net> Message-ID: <4BEAA4C3.7040900@comcast.net> Not unlike the do-it-yourself transistor mod for SU fuel pumps, where the points just switch a transistor and the transistor switches the load to the coil? According to one of the forum posters, the 'transistor' wasn't even connected. If that's the case, then the device was likely a fraud. bs Alan Seigrist wrote: > So basically, the distributor becomes some sort of switching mechanism. I > suppose the advantage is the points don't get burned and thus timing advance > remains constant. > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 > > ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From qualitas.jack at gmail.com Wed May 12 06:59:08 2010 From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman) Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 07:59:08 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Lucas - Judson EI ?? Message-ID: It is a capacitance discharge system. Judson made them as after market devices in several iterations. I had one built into a coil for my Checker Marathon. It failed after a few years. If I remember correctly, it simply used a condenser to build up the spark for an extra zap to the plugs. Bet not too many of you ever owned a Checker. Jack From jpayne at ThorCon.net Wed May 12 07:42:45 2010 From: jpayne at ThorCon.net (Jonas Payne) Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 06:42:45 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] New Radiator-BJ7 In-Reply-To: <4BEA5E90.7060603@chello.nl> References: <19BE26F65B5140D0BEA4925C07D298B7@DONPCXPS> <4BEA5E90.7060603@chello.nl> Message-ID: Have the radiator re-cored with additional cores. I have done this on healey as well as Morgan and TR radiators running in Las Vegas NV with significant improvement in cooling. These re-cores are dead reliable in 115 degree ambient temp (125+++ on the road at intersections). Under no circumstances should you install an electric fan. The stock fan moves significantly more air at idle than any electric fan I have seen. Electric fans make nothing but noise. If you are moving away from a stock condition (which you would be with the electric fan), The flex a lite fan moves enough air at idle to make it difficult to shut the bonnet, doesn't add additional components and complexity to your car (why add electrical equipment to a british car!!!) Jonas Payne Director of Preconstruction Thor Construction PH: (702) 269-2007 Fax: (702) 269-7095 Cell: (702) 358-5084 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Oudesluys Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 12:54 AM To: donham Cc: Healeys Subject: Re: [Healeys] New Radiator-BJ7 I f you still have your old radiator, have a new core put in with extra cooling capacity and a 20mm metric threaded hole for a thermostaat switch in a suitable place in the header tank. This for a possible fitment of an electric fan. There are plenty of varying thermoswitches to choose from in 20mm thread. Kees Oudesluijs NL donham wrote: > I need suggestions on vendors and types of a new radiator for my BJ7. Would > appreciate any help. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jpayne at thorcon.net "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. 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From steveg at abrazosdata.com Wed May 12 09:00:50 2010 From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Steve=20B.=20Gerow?=) Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 07:00:50 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?Non-Healey=3A_Cool_Maserati_250F_video?= Message-ID: <20100512150050.30032.qmail@hoster902.com> This is the father of Paul Martin, one of our LA area car buddies: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZxHzLnAQ5w -- Steve Gerow Pasadena, CA From eyera3 at gmail.com Wed May 12 09:04:14 2010 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 08:04:14 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] recore heater ? Message-ID: Is it possible to recore a heater? We finally got mine free of the bulkhead , and it appears to be leaking. Thanks -- I Erbs Portland, OR _______ _______ (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) (_________________________) From eyera3 at gmail.com Wed May 12 09:06:38 2010 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 08:06:38 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Heater core, never mind, I just found it in the archive Message-ID: never mind, I just found it in the archive -- I Erbs Portland, OR _______ _______ (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) (_________________________) From coudesluijs at chello.nl Wed May 12 11:13:21 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 19:13:21 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] recore heater ? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BEAE1B1.7050009@chello.nl> A heater is nothing more than a heat exchanger as is a radiator. A competent shop should be able to recore it. Kees Oudesluijs NL I Erbs wrote: > Is it possible to recore a heater? We finally got mine free of the bulkhead > , and it appears to be leaking. > > Thanks > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2869 - datum van uitgifte: 05/12/10 08:26:00 From Editorgary at aol.com Wed May 12 11:22:53 2010 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 13:22:53 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 4, Issue 312 Message-ID: <5bf93.719f5256.391c3ded@aol.com> In a message dated 5/11/10 9:15:50 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes: > I have a new petrol tank and it is gloss black. > > What is the correct sheen for the tank? > > Gloss or something like BBQ Black? > > John Spaur > '62 BT7 > Not really an issue in concours inspection. Gloss would be fine. I'm thinking (from memory) that the bottom would be painted body color where it is visible through the boot opening underneath the car, but you might want to confirm that with others on this list. Gary "I know everything, but just can't remember a lot of it anymore." From cnaarndt at gmail.com Wed May 12 11:54:11 2010 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 10:54:11 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 4, Issue 312 In-Reply-To: <5bf93.719f5256.391c3ded@aol.com> References: <5bf93.719f5256.391c3ded@aol.com> Message-ID: Gary, Not only is my memory going too but so are my knees, so I WON'T be on the ground looking at the bottom of anyone's fuel tank :-) Curt On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 10:22 AM, wrote: > In a message dated 5/11/10 9:15:50 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net > writes: > > > > I have a new petrol tank and it is gloss black. > > > > What is the correct sheen for the tank? > > > > Gloss or something like BBQ Black? > > > > John Spaur > > '62 BT7 > > > > Not really an issue in concours inspection. Gloss would be fine. I'm > thinking (from memory) that the bottom would be painted body color where it > is > visible through the boot opening underneath the car, but you might want to > confirm that with others on this list. > Gary > "I know everything, but just can't remember a lot of it anymore." > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/cnaarndt at gmail.com From richchrysler at quickclic.net Wed May 12 13:02:03 2010 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 15:02:03 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 4, Issue 312 In-Reply-To: <5bf93.719f5256.391c3ded@aol.com> References: <5bf93.719f5256.391c3ded@aol.com> Message-ID: No part of the fuel tank was ever painted body colour. The simple thing to remember is that body colour was applied to the completed and fitted body shell and it's associated supports, fasteners, etc. and nothing more. Any basic satin through gloss black will be fine for the fuel tank. Rich Chrysler -------------------------------------------------- From: Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 1:22 PM To: Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 4, Issue 312 > In a message dated 5/11/10 9:15:50 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net > writes: > > >> I have a new petrol tank and it is gloss black. >> >> What is the correct sheen for the tank? >> >> Gloss or something like BBQ Black? >> >> John Spaur >> '62 BT7 >> > > Not really an issue in concours inspection. Gloss would be fine. I'm > thinking (from memory) that the bottom would be painted body color where > it is > visible through the boot opening underneath the car, but you might want to > confirm that with others on this list. > Gary > "I know everything, but just can't remember a lot of it anymore." > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richchrysler at quickclic.net From rnbmail at yahoo.com Wed May 12 13:15:13 2010 From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair) Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 12:15:13 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Crankshaft pulley/damper In-Reply-To: <004501caf131$2e139fd0$8a3adf70$@net> Message-ID: <44719.71709.qm@web37902.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Recommendation - buy a new large/heavy Aussie built one. Best. Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail at yahoo.com --- On Tue, 5/11/10, Ron Ray wrote: > From: Ron Ray > Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Crankshaft pulley/damper > To: "'Healey List'" > Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 10:41 AM > Folks, > > A friend is need of a crankshaft pulley/damper for a BJ8. > His preference is to buy an original used one in good > condition rather than > buying the harmonic crank balancer offered by Moss. > Any comments on this > approach? > > If anyone has a used pulley/damper and is willing to sell > it, please contact > me off list. > > Thanks. > Ron > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/rnbmail at yahoo.com From richard.ewald at gmail.com Wed May 12 21:14:23 2010 From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald) Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 20:14:23 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Lucas - Judson EI ?? In-Reply-To: References: <012801caf184$9e7427b0$db5c7710$@net> Message-ID: Actually if you think about it, all points equipped systems use the points as a switch that turns the coil on and off. The difference is that in a traditional points system the points are switching a bunch of amperage (6 amps comes to mind, but my memory could be failing). Switching this high current caused points to pit and wear out. In an effort to make points systems more reliable, first came transistorized ignition systems which used the points at a very low voltage and amperage to switch a transistor, which then switched a power transistor to turn the coil on and off. With these systems point arcing is eliminated. Assuming the rubbing block stays lubed, the points will last many many times longer than the a traditional system. A capacitive discharge system or CD as they were known adds a big capacitor to the system to kick the power out of the coil up to either a higher voltage, or a longer spark duration. Still the points act as a switch to turn a transistor on and off. So what is this Judson unit? Beats the crap out of me. I do not believe it is a capacitive discharge system for a couple of reasons. 1. Look at the wiring schematic The wire from the coil is still going to the points The points are switching the current from the coil. Not like any transistorized system I ever saw. Not like any CD system I ever saw. 2. the name See-dee. Sounds like CD but note the spelling is different. Back in the day everyone called them CD systems and when written it was always CD. Never see-dee. I'm thinking that this is just one more item in a long line of snake oil that has been sold to car owners under the guise of more performance, better gas mileage, lower emissions. Rick On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 9:31 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > So basically, the distributor becomes some sort of switching mechanism. I > suppose the advantage is the points don't get burned and thus timing > advance > remains constant. > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com Wed May 12 22:13:20 2010 From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F Ronald Rader) Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 21:13:20 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] New Radiator-BJ7 In-Reply-To: References: <19BE26F65B5140D0BEA4925C07D298B7@DONPCXPS> Message-ID: i beleive a triple core will fit. do it! you will not be sorry. while the rad is out rebuild or replace the water pump. ron rader 1965 BJ8 On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 4:02 PM, wrote: > > I don't know about vendors, but I would highly recommend getting a double core > installed. The difference is fantastic and you can't tell the difference when > lookiing at it. > > Bill From j.aeckerlin at gmail.com Thu May 13 03:02:22 2010 From: j.aeckerlin at gmail.com (Jaap Aeckerlin) Date: Thu, 13 May 2010 11:02:22 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Non-Healey : Facebook Message-ID: Listers, I receive invitations from various listers to join them on Facebook. Here in Europe the privacy element of Facebook (or better: the absence of privacy) is discussed heavily. I am invited to join Facebook by persons I have never heard of, let alone that I know them, and that is the reason that I will not accept any invitation to join Facebook. I don't want to offend anybody, I just have my own view on this matter. regards, Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands 1964 BJ8 29432 From logical2 at hotmail.com Thu May 13 06:24:16 2010 From: logical2 at hotmail.com (Frank Edwards) Date: Thu, 13 May 2010 12:24:16 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Crankshaft pulley/damper In-Reply-To: <44719.71709.qm@web37902.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <004501caf131$2e139fd0$8a3adf70$@net>, <44719.71709.qm@web37902.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I think buying a new one is a great idea, however some people (like myself) don't have unlimited funds to spend on a car. An original one is going to have hardened/cracked rubber in it. How could it not after 40+ years? I got the one on my BJ7 rebuilt by the damper doctor. Other than coming back with three small holes in it that he must use to align it. I see nothing wrong with it. For around $100+ I'm satisfied. Frank R. Edwards 570-784-4662 logical2 at hotmail.com > Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 12:15:13 -0700 > From: rnbmail at yahoo.com > To: healeys at autox.team.net; ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Crankshaft pulley/damper > > Recommendation - buy a new large/heavy Aussie built one. Best. > > Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail at yahoo.com > > > > > --- On Tue, 5/11/10, Ron Ray wrote: > > > From: Ron Ray > > Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Crankshaft pulley/damper > > To: "'Healey List'" > > Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 10:41 AM > > Folks, > > > > A friend is need of a crankshaft pulley/damper for a BJ8. > > His preference is to buy an original used one in good > > condition rather than > > buying the harmonic crank balancer offered by Moss. > > Any comments on this > > approach? > > > > If anyone has a used pulley/damper and is willing to sell > > it, please contact > > me off list. > > > > Thanks. > > Ron > > _______________________________________________ > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/rnbmail at yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/logical2 at hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 From tomfelts at windstream.net Thu May 13 07:05:55 2010 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts) Date: Thu, 13 May 2010 8:05:55 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Non-Healey : Facebook In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20100513080555.O9IBI.1915087.root@ispmxfep11-z02> Thanks Jaap---and, I agree. ---- Jaap Aeckerlin wrote: ============= Listers, I receive invitations from various listers to join them on Facebook. Here in Europe the privacy element of Facebook (or better: the absence of privacy) is discussed heavily. I am invited to join Facebook by persons I have never heard of, let alone that I know them, and that is the reason that I will not accept any invitation to join Facebook. I don't want to offend anybody, I just have my own view on this matter. regards, Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands 1964 BJ8 29432 _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tomfelts at windstream.net From bspidell at comcast.net Thu May 13 08:12:16 2010 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Thu, 13 May 2010 07:12:16 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Non-Healey : Facebook In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BEC08C0.5020508@comcast.net> Jack, You're not missing anything. The more-or-less direct contact on this list is more valuable, IMO. Like Betty White said, FB is "a huge waste of time." Someday, others will figure that out. bs Jaap Aeckerlin wrote: > Listers, > I receive invitations from various listers to join them on Facebook. Here in > Europe the privacy element of Facebook (or better: the absence of privacy) > is discussed heavily. I am invited to join Facebook by persons I have never > heard of, let alone that I know them, and that is the reason that I will not > accept any invitation to join Facebook. I don't want to offend anybody, I > just have my own view on this matter. > regards, > Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands > 1964 BJ8 29432 > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From steveg at abrazosdata.com Thu May 13 12:04:05 2010 From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (Steve Gerow) Date: Thu, 13 May 2010 11:04:05 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Speed calculator website Message-ID: <001901caf2c6$ad51dc30$07f59490$@com> Found this site to be useful for calculating speed from rpms, tires & gears: http://www.f-body.org/gears/ -- Steve Gerow Pasadena, CA, USA BN6 From grday at btinternet.com Thu May 13 12:57:43 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Thu, 13 May 2010 19:57:43 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Speed calculator website References: <001901caf2c6$ad51dc30$07f59490$@com> Message-ID: It doesn't appear to cater for the rolling radius as opposed to the inflated radius of the tyre. The results may be in the ball park but could be around the outfield!. Guy R Day ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Gerow" To: Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 7:04 PM Subject: [Healeys] Speed calculator website > Found this site to be useful for calculating speed from rpms, tires & > gears: > > http://www.f-body.org/gears/ > > > > > > -- > > > > Steve Gerow > > Pasadena, CA, USA > > BN6 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/grday at btinternet.com From pdzwig at summaventures.com Thu May 13 14:09:29 2010 From: pdzwig at summaventures.com (Peter Dzwig) Date: Thu, 13 May 2010 21:09:29 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Non-Healey : Facebook In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BEC5C79.70107@summaventures.com> Jack - and listers, Facebook has been slapped down hard by the European Commission over this. see: Apparently it has already had to change its procedures in Canada - and some aspects of its way of working are actually illegal in Germany. Probably Facebook has gone topo far in search of revenues. Peter Dzwig Jaap Aeckerlin wrote: > Listers, > I receive invitations from various listers to join them on Facebook. Here in > Europe the privacy element of Facebook (or better: the absence of privacy) > is discussed heavily. I am invited to join Facebook by persons I have never > heard of, let alone that I know them, and that is the reason that I will not > accept any invitation to join Facebook. I don't want to offend anybody, I > just have my own view on this matter. > regards, > Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands > 1964 BJ8 29432 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/pdzwig at summaventures.com > -- =========================================================== Dr Peter Dzwig From stmiller96 at hotmail.com Thu May 13 16:47:13 2010 From: stmiller96 at hotmail.com (S and T Miller) Date: Thu, 13 May 2010 18:47:13 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] AH factory paint process? Message-ID: Exactly how were the cars painted at the factory? Were the fenders/ shrouds painted on the inside prior to fitting and then the exterior (fitted body) painted? I would assume the boot, bonnet, splash pan (where applic.), and doors were painted separately. Did the process change during the years? Did they always use the red oxide color primer? 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." _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 From richchrysler at quickclic.net Thu May 13 19:40:17 2010 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Thu, 13 May 2010 21:40:17 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] AH factory paint process? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: The bodies were assembled, fitted and painted at the Jensen works. We know from a number of period photos showing the Hundred body shells being fitted up prior to paint, that most of the panels were simply in a poor cheap primer at that point. This would indicate that the individual panels were not prepainted at all prior to assembly of the body shell. This is also in evidence each time we have the opportunity to dismantle an original car. All the inner surfaces tend to fade away from the spraying that could reach inside the assembled shells, to areas that simply faded from colour to primer. (i.e paint coverage near an open wheel arch that fades to no paint further in). In addition when dismantling an original car, there is no paint colour beneath mounting flanges, hinges, etc. Thinking about this one step further, the body fasteners that were open and easy to reach with the spraying equipment, received the body colour as well. There was a significant change to painting methods that were highlighted in a British trade paper dated early 1957, showing a then new "state of the art" painting line and facility at Jensens that seemed to be in full use by early 1956. The body shells coming down the line in the feature photos were BN2's, with some of them showing duotone paint schemes. Interestingly this coincides with my Hundred Registry records that show about every 5th car or so coming through with duotone paintwork beginning in early 1956. Rich Chrysler -------------------------------------------------- From: "S and T Miller" Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 6:47 PM To: Subject: [Healeys] AH factory paint process? > Exactly how were the cars painted at the factory? Were the fenders/ > shrouds > painted on the inside prior to fitting and then the exterior (fitted body) > painted? I would assume the boot, bonnet, splash pan (where applic.), and > doors were painted separately. Did the process change during the years? > Did > they always use the red oxide color primer? > > 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." > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your > inbox. > http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL > :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richchrysler at quickclic.net From healey.nut at gmail.com Thu May 13 20:47:21 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 10:47:21 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Screw terminals - keeping them connected? Message-ID: All - On several of my cars I have screw terminals. I notice that over time, they don't seem to keep connection as well as the Lucar/bullet terminals on my BJ8. I was wondering if any of you have a trick to keeping the connections live, hopefully forever, once they've been screwed down? I am considering the following: 1. Use copper anti-seize lubricant between screw and wire? 2. solder/don't solder (i.e. tinning) copper wire tips? 3. use dielectric/lithium grease between screw and wire? 4. use nothing and splay out the wire ends? 5. stop being such a Nancy-boy and just screw down the terminals every six months? Any ideas welcome, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From jackson_krall at yahoo.com Thu May 13 23:44:14 2010 From: jackson_krall at yahoo.com (Jackson Krall) Date: Thu, 13 May 2010 22:44:14 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Checker In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <525391.69078.qm@web52402.mail.re2.yahoo.com> --- On Wed, 5/12/10, Jack Feldman wrote: > Bet not too many of you ever owned a Checker. > > Jack > No, but I drove many of them, sometimes brand spankin new and sometimes the worst rattletrap you can imagine, as a taxi driver in Boston and NYC in the 70's. Customers prefered them, you could make more $ driving a Checker. Sitting up high, they were great in city traffic and roomy enough in back to have a party. Best JK From coudesluijs at chello.nl Fri May 14 00:02:21 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 08:02:21 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Screw terminals - keeping them connected? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BECE76D.8030808@chello.nl> Soldering connectors (spade and bullet) and tinning wire ends is a good practice. I always do this if applicable and spray the connectors/connections first with WD40 and after fitting with preservative wax to keep moisture and corrosion at bay. Messy, but it seems to work well. Copper anti seize compound may lead to electrolitic corrosion and does not sound like a good idea. Perhaps better to use the aluminium variant. Kees Oudesluijs NL Alan Seigrist wrote: > All - > > On several of my cars I have screw terminals. I notice that over time, they > don't seem to keep connection as well as the Lucar/bullet terminals on my > BJ8. > > I was wondering if any of you have a trick to keeping the connections live, > hopefully forever, once they've been screwed down? > > I am considering the following: > > 1. Use copper anti-seize lubricant between screw and wire? > 2. solder/don't solder (i.e. tinning) copper wire tips? > 3. use dielectric/lithium grease between screw and wire? > 4. use nothing and splay out the wire ends? > 5. stop being such a Nancy-boy and just screw down the terminals every > six months? > > Any ideas welcome, > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl From ampole at hotmail.com Fri May 14 02:59:21 2010 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 08:59:21 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Screw terminals - keeping them connected? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Alan / Nancy boy Industrial Motor, switchgear, electrical connections tend to always have a domed washer, v washer (washer bent in shape of v?) or spring washer?? Ring terminals properly crimped on to the wire also provide a flat surface for the screw to seat on. cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us now From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Fri May 14 04:12:43 2010 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 06:12:43 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Screw terminals - keeping them connected? References: Message-ID: <000601caf34d$febcfc30$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Nancy, you go girl. I can't figure out where the idea of putting any type of lubricant or antisieze on electrical contacts came from, but I keep reading where some people think its a good idea. Even dielectric grease is suppose to be used sparingly on spark plug wire "boots" not directly on the contacts. And the old vaseline on the battery contacts is suppose to be done after the terminals are attached and then applied to the outside of the terminals as a protective coating. So many misunderstood areas on this topic. Sorry if I strayed off topic. I have never done it but I bet if I put my meter probes in some of the lubricants there wouldn't be much continuity showing on the meter so why would one use it for electrical connections. They are more of an insulator. Nothing better than a direct contact between the metals, soldering is preferred. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Healey" Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 10:47 PM Subject: [Healeys] Screw terminals - keeping them connected? > All - > > On several of my cars I have screw terminals. I notice that over time, > they > don't seem to keep connection as well as the Lucar/bullet terminals on my > BJ8. > > I was wondering if any of you have a trick to keeping the connections > live, > hopefully forever, once they've been screwed down? > > I am considering the following: > > 1. Use copper anti-seize lubricant between screw and wire? > 2. solder/don't solder (i.e. tinning) copper wire tips? > 3. use dielectric/lithium grease between screw and wire? > 4. use nothing and splay out the wire ends? > 5. stop being such a Nancy-boy and just screw down the terminals every > six months? > > Any ideas welcome, > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/lapierrem at sbcglobal.net From glemon at neb.rr.com Fri May 14 06:33:30 2010 From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 07:33:30 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Screw terminals - keeping them connected? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: If by number "4. use nothing and splay out the wire ends" You mean tighten them down hard enough so that the wire is really squished, that is what I have done and had no problem with the various underhood connections to the voltage regulator, funky control box for the turn signals etc. Greg Lemon From richchrysler at quickclic.net Fri May 14 06:45:00 2010 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 08:45:00 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Screw terminals - keeping them connected? In-Reply-To: <4BECE76D.8030808@chello.nl> References: <4BECE76D.8030808@chello.nl> Message-ID: I have always been instructed NOT to solder the wire ends and then crimp them under a screw. The soldered area of wire can in time and with vibration, crush down and change shape under pressure as well as introducing a brittleness to the wire just beyond the solder. I always bare the wire ends, twist them together and make sure they are all the way into the clean terminal socket. Then ensuring the screw itself is clean and the threads are in good condition, tighten the screw. This should splay the wire out in the socket area so it won't pull out. I can't remember ever having a problem following this practice. Rich Chrysler > Soldering connectors (spade and bullet) and tinning wire ends is a good > practice. I always do this if applicable and spray the > connectors/connections first with WD40 and after fitting with preservative > wax to keep moisture and corrosion at bay. Messy, but it seems to work > well. Copper anti seize compound may lead to electrolitic corrosion and > does not sound like a good idea. Perhaps better to use the aluminium > variant. > Kees Oudesluijs > NL > > > Alan Seigrist wrote: >> All - >> >> On several of my cars I have screw terminals. I notice that over time, >> they >> don't seem to keep connection as well as the Lucar/bullet terminals on my >> BJ8. >> >> I was wondering if any of you have a trick to keeping the connections >> live, >> hopefully forever, once they've been screwed down? >> >> I am considering the following: >> >> 1. Use copper anti-seize lubricant between screw and wire? >> 2. solder/don't solder (i.e. tinning) copper wire tips? >> 3. use dielectric/lithium grease between screw and wire? >> 4. use nothing and splay out the wire ends? >> 5. stop being such a Nancy-boy and just screw down the terminals every >> six months? >> >> Any ideas welcome, >> >> Alan >> >> '52 A90 >> '53 BN1 >> '59 Jag Mk IX >> '64 BJ8 >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richchrysler at quickclic.net From rpschauss at gmail.com Fri May 14 06:46:47 2010 From: rpschauss at gmail.com (Peter Schauss) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 08:46:47 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Screw terminals - keeping them connected? In-Reply-To: <000601caf34d$febcfc30$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> References: <000601caf34d$febcfc30$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: When I rewired my BJ7 15 years ago, I tinned the ends of all of the wires where they went into screw terminals in places like the fuse block, the ignition switch, etc. I have never had to retighten them. Peter Schauss 1963 BJ7 1980 MGB On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 6:12 AM, Mark LaPierre wrote: > Nancy, you go girl. > > I can't figure out where the idea of putting any type of lubricant or > antisieze on electrical contacts came from, but I keep reading where some > people think its a good idea. Even dielectric grease is suppose to be used > sparingly on spark plug wire "boots" not directly on the > contacts. And the old vaseline on the battery contacts is suppose to be > done after the terminals are attached and then applied to the outside of the > terminals as a protective coating. So many misunderstood > areas on this topic. Sorry if I strayed off topic. > > I have never done it but I bet if I put my meter probes in some of the > lubricants there wouldn't be much continuity showing on the meter so why > would one use it for electrical connections. They are more of an > insulator. > > Nothing better than a direct contact between the metals, soldering is > preferred. > > Mark > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" > To: "Healey" > Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 10:47 PM > Subject: [Healeys] Screw terminals - keeping them connected? > > >> All - >> >> On several of my cars I have screw terminals. I notice that over time, >> they >> don't seem to keep connection as well as the Lucar/bullet terminals on my >> BJ8. >> >> I was wondering if any of you have a trick to keeping the connections >> live, >> hopefully forever, once they've been screwed down? >> >> I am considering the following: >> >> 1. Use copper anti-seize lubricant between screw and wire? >> 2. solder/don't solder (i.e. tinning) copper wire tips? >> 3. use dielectric/lithium grease between screw and wire? >> 4. use nothing and splay out the wire ends? >> 5. stop being such a Nancy-boy and just screw down the terminals every >> six months? >> >> Any ideas welcome, >> >> Alan >> >> '52 A90 >> '53 BN1 >> '59 Jag Mk IX >> '64 BJ8 >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/lapierrem at sbcglobal.net > > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/rpschauss at gmail.com From richchrysler at quickclic.net Fri May 14 06:50:48 2010 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 08:50:48 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: AH factory paint process? Message-ID: <2FCFEC1B53E84BBEAE48F45025370695@LIFEBOOK> As we understand it the bodies were assembled, fitted and painted at the Jensen works. We know from a number of period photos showing the Hundred body shells being fitted up prior to paint, that most of the panels were simply in a poor cheap primer at that point. This would indicate that the individual panels were not prepainted at all prior to assembly of the body shell. This is also in evidence each time we have the opportunity to dismantle an original car. All the inner surfaces tend to fade away from the spraying that could reach inside the assembled shells, to areas that simply faded from colour to primer. (i.e paint coverage near an open wheel arch that fades to no paint further in). In addition when dismantling an original car, there is no paint colour beneath mounting flanges, hinges, etc. Thinking about this one step further, the body fasteners that were open and easy to reach with the spraying equipment, received the body colour as well. There was a significant change to painting methods that were highlighted in a British trade paper dated early 1957, showing a then new "state of the art" painting line and facility at Jensens that seemed to be in full use by early 1956. The body shells coming down the line in the feature photos were BN2's, with some of them showing duotone paint schemes. Interestingly this coincides with my Hundred Registry records that show about every 5th car or so coming through with duotone paintwork beginning in early 1956. Rich Chrysler > From: "S and T Miller" > >> Exactly how were the cars painted at the factory? From bspidell at comcast.net Fri May 14 07:36:23 2010 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 06:36:23 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Screw terminals - keeping them connected? In-Reply-To: <4BECE76D.8030808@chello.nl> References: <4BECE76D.8030808@chello.nl> Message-ID: <4BED51D7.5080107@comcast.net> Not sure what you mean by 'screw terminals,' like what our BN2 has on the fuse block and regulator? Don't know if there is much you can do to secure them other than checking them occasionally. Was advised not to tin the end of the wires going into the terminals because the solder 'flows out.' Sounds reasonable, but can't say for sure (we tinned them anyway). I suppose you could use thread locker (sparingly). For other connectors--spade, lucar, ring, etc.--the crimp type are preferred (over solder) in aircraft, but they use high quality connectors and tools (the ratcheting type is best). You can get special aviation/marine grade connectors and tools that crimp them in two places simultaneously--one clamps the bare wire and the other puts a strain relief on the insulation. The tools are ratcheting, and both the tool and the connectors are expensive, but for critical applications I believe they're worth it. Heat shrink tubing on the connector makes everything look tidy and professional. Cheap connectors and tools are almost guaranteed to fail eventually. Here you'll find tools to make life easy (service from this company is excellent). I highly recommend the tool to connect bullet connectors (SSC1): http://www.britishwiring.com/CAT28_29.PDF I've taken to putting dielectric grease in the bullet-type connections to preclude corrosion. This stuff is good: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/dc4.php bs Oudesluys wrote: > Soldering connectors (spade and bullet) and tinning wire ends is a > good practice. I always do this if applicable and spray the > connectors/connections first with WD40 and after fitting with > preservative wax to keep moisture and corrosion at bay. Messy, but it > seems to work well. Copper anti seize compound may lead to > electrolitic corrosion and does not sound like a good idea. Perhaps > better to use the aluminium variant. > Kees Oudesluijs > NL > > > Alan Seigrist wrote: >> All - >> >> On several of my cars I have screw terminals. I notice that over >> time, they >> don't seem to keep connection as well as the Lucar/bullet terminals >> on my >> BJ8. >> >> I was wondering if any of you have a trick to keeping the connections >> live, >> hopefully forever, once they've been screwed down? >> >> I am considering the following: >> >> 1. Use copper anti-seize lubricant between screw and wire? >> 2. solder/don't solder (i.e. tinning) copper wire tips? >> 3. use dielectric/lithium grease between screw and wire? >> 4. use nothing and splay out the wire ends? >> 5. stop being such a Nancy-boy and just screw down the terminals >> every >> six months? >> >> Any ideas welcome, >> >> Alan >> >> '52 A90 >> '53 BN1 >> '59 Jag Mk IX >> '64 BJ8 >> _______________________________________________ >> > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From coudesluijs at chello.nl Fri May 14 07:36:52 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 15:36:52 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Screw terminals - keeping them connected? In-Reply-To: References: <4BECE76D.8030808@chello.nl> Message-ID: <4BED51F4.4070908@chello.nl> Rich, When you solder/tin the wire end one should never use corrosive acid to prep the ends but use resin core solder as used in electronics. It is probably not the hardening of the copper that creates problems but corrosion. If a mechanical fracture occurs it will be because of vibration, regardless if it is soldered/tinned or not, however it will occur earlier in soldered/tinned wire ends where the area over which the wire flexes wil be less, conceded. Always try to avoid vibration in wire ends by securing the ends of the wire by tying in the first inch or so and/or use crimp hose ( also very effective as a marker if you use different colours crimp hose) to cover the joint with the bullet or spade connector or the eyelet made up with wire. In the case of spade or bullet connectors I prefer the cheap&simple ones without the insulation in combination with soldering and crimp hose. This gives a much neater result. I hate the look of the squashed blue/red/yellow insulation of the usual modern connectors. Kees Oudesluijs NL Rich C wrote: > > I have always been instructed NOT to solder the wire ends and then > crimp them under a screw. The soldered area of wire can in time and > with vibration, crush down and change shape under pressure as well as > introducing a brittleness to the wire just beyond the solder. I always > bare the wire ends, twist them together and make sure they are all the > way into the clean terminal socket. Then ensuring the screw itself is > clean and the threads are in good condition, tighten the screw. This > should splay the wire out in the socket area so it won't pull out. > I can't remember ever having a problem following this practice. From s.hutchings at rogers.com Fri May 14 07:52:05 2010 From: s.hutchings at rogers.com (Stephen Hutchings) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 09:52:05 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Screw terminals - keeping them connected? Message-ID: To confirm what Rich has said, I have an uncle who spent years in electrical components testing, and he has told me that both crimping and bullet type connectors avoid the effects of vibration on solder. Stephen, BJ8 From donham1 at cox.net Fri May 14 09:39:11 2010 From: donham1 at cox.net (donham) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 10:39:11 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] BJ7 RADIATOR Message-ID: <612346AE0436441DB6B97A23DCD0EE6C@DONPCXPS> Many thanks to all regarding subject. Consensus points to having my old original recored. From medlabinc at msn.com Fri May 14 09:52:04 2010 From: medlabinc at msn.com (Dick Matson) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 08:52:04 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Screw terminals - keeping them connected? Message-ID: ----- Original Message ----- From: Dick Matson To: AustinHealey List Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 8:00 AM Subject: Fw: [Healeys] Screw terminals - keeping them connected? More wire terminal stuff. If Military Wiring Specifications (Mil-Spec) is the gold standard, then I can add to the conversation that for many years Mil-Spec has called for crimping on many or most wire end connectors - even in many multi-wire connector applications. A 'potting' process, molded-in-place rubber-like material molded in place over the wire ends and against the end connector, is sometimes added after connections are made. When potting is used it provides moisture protection and as important additional stability against vibration or other movement between wires or a wire bundle and a connector. Ratchet tools in Mil-Sped wiring are typical for making crimped connections. This part baffles me though. Not all Mil-Spec wire connections are crimped. There is also Mil-Spec soldering. And some wire connections are soldered, soldered and potted, or soldered with heat shrink tubing applied over the solder connection as one lister has described. A main culprit with soldering is something called wicking - solder traveling up a stranded wire from the soldered end connection. A stress riser is introduced in strands of wire at the point where wicking ends. I have never figured out why Mil-Spec sometimes calls for crimping and other times soldering unless it's the environment the connector operates in. An engineer-type among the listers maybe could help sort this out. Dick Matson / Bj8 From charlieoc at comcast.net Fri May 14 10:19:33 2010 From: charlieoc at comcast.net (Charlie O'Connors) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 12:19:33 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed Message-ID: <005d01caf381$3e042430$ba0c6c90$@net> Visited the Dermatologist for the first time to have some spots hit with liquid nitrogen and to get a lecture on driving my Austin Healey without having a hat on. The problem is, no matter what hat I try to wear while driving the Austin Healey, it blows off my head in no time. Has anyone discovered the perfect Austin Healey driving hat so that I can protect my balding head? Charlie O'Connors From jpayne at ThorCon.net Fri May 14 10:25:30 2010 From: jpayne at ThorCon.net (Jonas Payne) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 09:25:30 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed In-Reply-To: <005d01caf381$3e042430$ba0c6c90$@net> References: <005d01caf381$3e042430$ba0c6c90$@net> Message-ID: A "pith helmet" with a chin strap or a pilot's skull cap with goggles? Jonas Payne Director of Preconstruction Thor Construction PH: (702) 269-2007 Fax: (702) 269-7095 Cell: (702) 358-5084 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Charlie O'Connors Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 9:20 AM To: Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed Visited the Dermatologist for the first time to have some spots hit with liquid nitrogen and to get a lecture on driving my Austin Healey without having a hat on. The problem is, no matter what hat I try to wear while driving the Austin Healey, it blows off my head in no time. Has anyone discovered the perfect Austin Healey driving hat so that I can protect my balding head? Charlie O'Connors _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jpayne at thorcon.net "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender to solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Thor Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this email." From rpschauss at gmail.com Fri May 14 10:28:14 2010 From: rpschauss at gmail.com (Peter Schauss) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 12:28:14 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Drive shaft securing nuts Message-ID: I am reinstalling my driveshaft and I have eight nuts which all have the same thread. Four of them look like standard nuts and four of them have a slight bevel on one end. Which ones go on the overdrive end of the shaft and which ones go on the differential end? Thanks, Peter Schauss 1963 BJ7 From ryan at jimryan.com Fri May 14 10:43:27 2010 From: ryan at jimryan.com (Jim Ryan) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 12:43:27 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed In-Reply-To: References: <005d01caf381$3e042430$ba0c6c90$@net> Message-ID: <029601caf384$9482c070$bd884150$@com> Here are 3 to pick from... http://www.twolia.com/blogs/heres-looking-like-you-kid/files/2009/06/easy-ri der.jpg Thanks, -Jim )?) PO Box 361 81 Cranfield Street New Castle, NH 03854 603-436-3290 (Home) 603-801-5391 (Mobile) -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jonas Payne Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 12:26 PM To: Charlie O'Connors; Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed A "pith helmet" with a chin strap or a pilot's skull cap with goggles? Jonas Payne Director of Preconstruction Thor Construction PH: (702) 269-2007 Fax: (702) 269-7095 Cell: (702) 358-5084 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Charlie O'Connors Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 9:20 AM To: Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed Visited the Dermatologist for the first time to have some spots hit with liquid nitrogen and to get a lecture on driving my Austin Healey without having a hat on. The problem is, no matter what hat I try to wear while driving the Austin Healey, it blows off my head in no time. Has anyone discovered the perfect Austin Healey driving hat so that I can protect my balding head? Charlie O'Connors _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jpayne at thorcon.net "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender to solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Thor Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this email." _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ryan at jimryan.com From tomfelts at windstream.net Fri May 14 10:51:09 2010 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 11:51:09 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed In-Reply-To: <029601caf384$9482c070$bd884150$@com> Message-ID: <20100514115109.M7OG2.1966700.root@ispmxfep10-z02> ry it now---- http://tinyurl.com/266jxql ---- Jim Ryan wrote: ============= Here are 3 to pick from... http://www.twolia.com/blogs/heres-looking-like-you-kid/files/2009/06/easy-ri der.jpg Thanks, -Jim )?) PO Box 361 81 Cranfield Street New Castle, NH 03854 603-436-3290 (Home) 603-801-5391 (Mobile) -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jonas Payne Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 12:26 PM To: Charlie O'Connors; Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed A "pith helmet" with a chin strap or a pilot's skull cap with goggles? Jonas Payne Director of Preconstruction Thor Construction PH: (702) 269-2007 Fax: (702) 269-7095 Cell: (702) 358-5084 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Charlie O'Connors Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 9:20 AM To: Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed Visited the Dermatologist for the first time to have some spots hit with liquid nitrogen and to get a lecture on driving my Austin Healey without having a hat on. The problem is, no matter what hat I try to wear while driving the Austin Healey, it blows off my head in no time. Has anyone discovered the perfect Austin Healey driving hat so that I can protect my balding head? Charlie O'Connors _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jpayne at thorcon.net "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender to solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Thor Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this email." _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ryan at jimryan.com _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tomfelts at windstream.net From thehartnetts at earthlink.net Fri May 14 10:52:52 2010 From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 09:52:52 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed In-Reply-To: <005d01caf381$3e042430$ba0c6c90$@net> References: <005d01caf381$3e042430$ba0c6c90$@net> Message-ID: <36367C6E646C4015886B8C6FDB1991E0@LeonardPCPC> Charlie: A wide brimmed hat would seem to be the most protection for head and face; however, even with a cord under the chin holding in on, it won't stay in place due to wind buffeting. A baseball cap would protect the top of your head but not your ears and face. I find the best solution for me is a 'safari' type cap with the flap on the back. It covers the top of your head, has a bill to protect most of your face, if the flap comes around far enough it covers the tops of your ears, and has the added feature of blocking the wind that is hitting the back of your neck and head. Jonas's idea of the pilot cap would work, too. ;-) (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlie O'Connors" To: Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 9:19 AM Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed > Visited the Dermatologist for the first time to have some spots hit with > liquid nitrogen and to get a lecture on driving my Austin Healey without > having a hat on. The problem is, no matter what hat I try to wear while > driving the Austin Healey, it blows off my head in no time. Has anyone > discovered the perfect Austin Healey driving hat so that I can protect my > balding head? > > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/thehartnetts at earthlink.net From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Fri May 14 11:00:12 2010 From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 10:00:12 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed In-Reply-To: References: <005d01caf381$3e042430$ba0c6c90$@net> Message-ID: <509503BF-9141-4E67-8E88-2C209BB3DC9F@sbcglobal.net> We use this hat we picked up at Bass Pro Shop http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ Product_10151_-1_10001_10201213_625008003_625000000_625008000? cmCat=CROSSSELL_SEARCH Warning notice shopping at Bass Pro can be hazardous to your wallet. There are way to many toys that you must have. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . > > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys- > bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Charlie O'Connors > Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 9:20 AM > To: Healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed > > Visited the Dermatologist for the first time to have some spots hit > with > liquid nitrogen and to get a lecture on driving my Austin Healey > without > having a hat on. The problem is, no matter what hat I try to wear > while > driving the Austin Healey, it blows off my head in no time. Has > anyone > discovered the perfect Austin Healey driving hat so that I can > protect my > balding head? > > > > Charlie O'Connors > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jpayne at thorcon.net > > "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended > solely for the > use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you > have > received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) > 269-2007 > and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of > the sender to > solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in > this email > are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent > those of Thor > Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check > this email > and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company > accepts no > liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by > this > email." > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ > healeydoc at sbcglobal.net From bj7ah at acanac.net Fri May 14 11:27:35 2010 From: bj7ah at acanac.net (Heal;ey) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 13:27:35 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Drive shaft securing nuts In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: The ones with the flat sides go on the transmission end of the drive shaft. There is a grove or them to fit in on that end. Bob 1963 BJ7 -------------------------------------------------- From: "Peter Schauss" Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 12:28 PM To: Subject: [Healeys] Drive shaft securing nuts > I am reinstalling my driveshaft and I have eight nuts which all have > the same thread. Four of them look like standard nuts and four of > them have a slight bevel on one end. Which ones go on the overdrive > end of the shaft and which ones go on the differential end? > > Thanks, > Peter Schauss > 1963 BJ7 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/bj7ah at acanac.net From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Fri May 14 11:31:11 2010 From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 10:31:11 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Columbia Sportswear Company Omni-Shade Tamiami Cachalot Hats for Men Message-ID: <54F2D7E3-28B8-4C61-A746-893810EAB826@sbcglobal.net> We use a hat very similar to this hat we picked up at Bass Pro Shop http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ Product_10151_-1_10001_10201213____SearchResults Warning notice shopping at Bass Pro can be hazardous to your wallet. There are way to many toys that you must have. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . From tahoehealey at hotmail.com Fri May 14 11:38:08 2010 From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 10:38:08 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] UV protection Message-ID: They sell cap leases that clip to the cap to the collar of your shirt. But use sun block of 50+ on your face, neck and arms. Banana Boat sells scalp spray (non greasy) that I use when I'm not using a cap. I usually use a camo colored safari hat with a large, soft brim that can be snapped up on either side as needed. Sewed a Healey emblem on to make me feel less stupid. Rich Kahn _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 From bj7ah at acanac.net Fri May 14 11:42:49 2010 From: bj7ah at acanac.net (Heal;ey) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 13:42:49 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Lucas - Judson EI ?? In-Reply-To: References: <012801caf184$9e7427b0$db5c7710$@net> Message-ID: I Built a CD Ignition 1st back in 1965 for my VW, and then for my 1970 ford Torino wagon, in both cases the points were not touched for over 100,000 miles and they both ran much better, I now have one (home built) on the healey, the only thing I found out there is a small amount of point bounce in the healey and this played havoc with the CD ignition, so also installed a pertronics to fire the CD ignition, It now works great and I have gained about 2 to 3 miles to the gallon. Here is the details of the Home built unit. http://picasaweb.google.com/bj7healey/SolidStateCDIgnition# Also have put a brochure on Lucas generator control boxes at this web address http://picasaweb.google.com/bj7healey/LucusGeneratorControlBoxes# I have many Tech Tips at this address http://picasaweb.google.com/bj7healey Bob 1963 BJ7 -------------------------------------------------- From: "Richard Ewald" Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 11:14 PM To: "Alan Seigrist" Cc: "Healey" Subject: Re: [Healeys] Lucas - Judson EI ?? Actually if you think about it, all points equipped systems use the points as a switch that turns the coil on and off. The difference is that in a traditional points system the points are switching a bunch of amperage (6 amps comes to mind, but my memory could be failing). Switching this high current caused points to pit and wear out. In an effort to make points systems more reliable, first came transistorized ignition systems which used the points at a very low voltage and amperage to switch a transistor, which then switched a power transistor to turn the coil on and off. With these systems point arcing is eliminated. Assuming the rubbing block stays lubed, the points will last many many times longer than the a traditional system. A capacitive discharge system or CD as they were known adds a big capacitor to the system to kick the power out of the coil up to either a higher voltage, or a longer spark duration. Still the points act as a switch to turn a transistor on and off. So what is this Judson unit? Beats the crap out of me. I do not believe it is a capacitive discharge system for a couple of reasons. 1. Look at the wiring schematic The wire from the coil is still going to the points The points are switching the current from the coil. Not like any transistorized system I ever saw. Not like any CD system I ever saw. 2. the name See-dee. Sounds like CD but note the spelling is different. Back in the day everyone called them CD systems and when written it was always CD. Never see-dee. I'm thinking that this is just one more item in a long line of snake oil that has been sold to car owners under the guise of more performance, better gas mileage, lower emissions. Rick From tahoehealey at hotmail.com Fri May 14 11:43:54 2010 From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 10:43:54 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Redline leak Message-ID: I find the Redline in the gear box leaks even when the car is parked for week/months. I got a special wrencdh form BCS to make sure the brass plug is very tight. No joy. Has any one used a sealer like Halomar (sorry for spelling) on the threads of this plug with success. Rich Kahn _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccount&ocid=PID2832 6::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_4 From frogeye at porterscustom.com Fri May 14 11:48:50 2010 From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 11:48:50 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] FW: [SPAM] Fashion Advice Needed Message-ID: _____ From: DAN PENDERGRAFT [mailto:dpender at q.com] Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 11:35 AM To: Dave Porter Subject: Re: [SPAM] [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed Wide brim Aussie outback with adjustable chinstrap. Dan From bspidell at comcast.net Fri May 14 11:51:28 2010 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 17:51:28 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed In-Reply-To: <005d01caf381$3e042430$ba0c6c90$@net> Message-ID: <2073545435.19252031273859488659.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> I've had a couple Panama straw hats that hung in ... fit them on the tight side because they stretch. -------------------------------- Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA Visited the Dermatologist for the first time to have some spots hit with liquid nitrogen and to get a lecture on driving my Austin Healey without having a hat on. The problem is, no matter what hat I try to wear while driving the Austin Healey, it blows off my head in no time. Has anyone discovered the perfect Austin Healey driving hat so that I can protect my balding head? Charlie O'Connors From grday at btinternet.com Fri May 14 11:53:47 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 18:53:47 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed References: <005d01caf381$3e042430$ba0c6c90$@net> Message-ID: Baseball cap back to front. Sorry.... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlie O'Connors" To: Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 5:19 PM Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed > Visited the Dermatologist for the first time to have some spots hit with > liquid nitrogen and to get a lecture on driving my Austin Healey without > having a hat on. The problem is, no matter what hat I try to wear while > driving the Austin Healey, it blows off my head in no time. Has anyone > discovered the perfect Austin Healey driving hat so that I can protect my > balding head? > > > > Charlie O'Connors > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/grday at btinternet.com From mgtd51 at comcast.net Fri May 14 19:04:06 2010 From: mgtd51 at comcast.net (MGTD51) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 14:04:06 -1100 Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed In-Reply-To: References: <005d01caf381$3e042430$ba0c6c90$@net> Message-ID: <4BEDF306.2020900@comcast.net> Dew rag such as motorcyclists wear. On 5/14/2010 6:53 AM, Guy R Day wrote: > Baseball cap back to front. Sorry.... > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlie O'Connors" > > To: > Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 5:19 PM > Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed > > >> Visited the Dermatologist for the first time to have some spots hit with >> liquid nitrogen and to get a lecture on driving my Austin Healey without >> having a hat on. The problem is, no matter what hat I try to wear >> while >> driving the Austin Healey, it blows off my head in no time. Has anyone >> discovered the perfect Austin Healey driving hat so that I can >> protect my >> balding head? >> >> >> >> Charlie O'Connors >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/grday at btinternet.com > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/mgtd51 at comcast.net From bspidell at comcast.net Fri May 14 12:08:51 2010 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 18:08:51 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Redline leak In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <135570811.19260381273860531753.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> I've got both thread sealant and Hylomar, and a fresh fiber washer on mine and it still leaks. It's annoying, but the improvement in shifting is worth it, IMO. bs -------------------------------- Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA I find the Redline in the gear box leaks even when the car is parked for week/months. I got a special wrencdh form BCS to make sure the brass plug is very tight. No joy. Has any one used a sealer like Halomar (sorry for spelling) on the threads of this plug with success. Rich Kahn _________________________________________________________________ From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com Fri May 14 12:12:32 2010 From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins ) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 18:12:32 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed Message-ID: I use a "DO-Rag" also known as a bandanna. I do a lot of sailboat racing and other than a straight line of white/tan on my forehead, it works well with SPF 30 bullfrog. Richard of KY ------Original Message------ From: Charlie O'Connors To: Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed Sent: May 14, 2010 11:19 Visited the Dermatologist for the first time to have some spots hit with liquid nitrogen and to get a lecture on driving my Austin Healey without having a hat on. The problem is, no matter what hat I try to wear while driving the Austin Healey, it blows off my head in no time. Has anyone discovered the perfect Austin Healey driving hat so that I can protect my balding head? Charlie O'Connors _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From eyera3 at gmail.com Fri May 14 12:36:26 2010 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 11:36:26 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] UV protection In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: if sewing a Healey emblem on your hat makes you feel less stupid, I think I should sew one on all my clothes :) Actually, I have a ball cap with an elastic piece in the back of the hat. It stays on my head, and I stick up over the windscreen. It stays on fine On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 10:38 AM, Richard Kahn wrote: > They sell cap leases that clip to the cap to the collar of your shirt. But > use sun block of 50+ on your face, neck and arms. Banana Boat sells scalp > spray (non greasy) that I use when I'm not using a cap. I usually use a > camo > colored safari hat with a large, soft brim that can be snapped up on either > side as needed. Sewed a Healey emblem on to make me feel less stupid. > Rich Kahn > > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your > inbox. > > http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL > :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/eyera3 at gmail.com > -- I Erbs Portland, OR _______ _______ (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) (_________________________) From sbyers at ec.rr.com Fri May 14 12:49:25 2010 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 14:49:25 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] A question Message-ID: <00af01caf396$2d01b110$87051330$@rr.com> Hello, Healeyphiles - I just received a completed questionnaire (http://www.britishcarforum.com/bj8quest.html) with the details of a BJ8 for the registry. The owner (not in the USA) bought this car in 2007 and has a record of 5 previous owners (all in the same country as the current owner). This record takes the car back to 1990 and its arrival in the foreign country. He asks if I have any previous history on this car during its time in the USA. The car left the USA in 1990. The only record I have of it is one from a foreign source in 2003 that says the car was stolen from its owner's garage in 1993. I do not have any contact information for that owner due to privacy concerns. Just thought I would pose this to the list as an interesting situation, and see what the consensus is on how I should proceed. Thanks, Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC From coudesluijs at chello.nl Fri May 14 13:00:30 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 21:00:30 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Redline leak In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BED9DCE.9080809@chello.nl> The problem in using liquid sealant like Hylomar or similar is that it really only works when the mating faces, or threads are absolutely clean and free of oil. Anyway Hylomar should not be needed. If it is a tapered plug it should not leak oil at all, the plug may be fit for renewal or there might be a small crack in the casingfrom overtightening. Never ever screw these in very tight. If it is a non tapered plug, simply renew the copper washer, but check that the mating faces are burr free and true. If there still is a leak it is not the plug. Kees Oudesluijs NL Richard Kahn wrote: > I find the Redline in the gear box leaks even when the car is parked for > week/months. I got a special wrencdh form BCS to make sure the brass plug is > very tight. No joy. Has any one used a sealer like Halomar (sorry for > spelling) on the threads of this plug with success. > Rich Kahn > > _________________________________________________________________ > The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with > Hotmail. > http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccount&ocid=PID2832 > 6::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_4 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2873 - datum van uitgifte: 05/14/10 08:26:00 From qualitas.jack at gmail.com Fri May 14 13:00:42 2010 From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 14:00:42 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed Message-ID: When my favorite Harris tweed hat blew away thanks to a big truck, I bought a pair of child's mitten holders.One clip went on my hat, and the other on my collar. Haven't had a chance to see if a big truck would pull that off. Jack From eyera3 at gmail.com Fri May 14 13:15:26 2010 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 12:15:26 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] exhaust header question Message-ID: Ed, I checked the archives and could not find an answer. When I had my new exhaust system installed a few years ago, I did not notice the the folks welded my front pipes to my muffler. The accordion part of one the of the pipes leaks. Short of cutting them off and buying new parts, is there a good way to repair the leak? If so , what would that good way be? -- I Erbs Portland, OR _______ _______ (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) (_________________________) From jpayne at ThorCon.net Fri May 14 13:23:14 2010 From: jpayne at ThorCon.net (Jonas Payne) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 12:23:14 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] A question In-Reply-To: <00af01caf396$2d01b110$87051330$@rr.com> References: <00af01caf396$2d01b110$87051330$@rr.com> Message-ID: Every car buyer's worst nightmare to be sure. I get the heebie jeebies thinking about that being the case with a car I just spent a grip restoring............. Jonas Payne Director of Preconstruction Thor Construction PH: (702) 269-2007 Fax: (702) 269-7095 Cell: (702) 358-5084 "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender to solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Thor Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this email." From dan at warner-associates.com Fri May 14 13:56:14 2010 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 14:56:14 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Redline leak In-Reply-To: <135570811.19260381273860531753.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: There is a white plastic latex? tape used by plumbers that works quite well. Wrap it around the treads of your plug and tighten. Dan -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Spidell Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 1:09 PM To: Richard Kahn Cc: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Redline leak I've got both thread sealant and Hylomar, and a fresh fiber washer on mine and it still leaks. It's annoying, but the improvement in shifting is worth it, IMO. bs -------------------------------- Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA I find the Redline in the gear box leaks even when the car is parked for week/months. I got a special wrencdh form BCS to make sure the brass plug is very tight. No joy. Has any one used a sealer like Halomar (sorry for spelling) on the threads of this plug with success. Rich Kahn _________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/dan at warner-associates.com From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net Fri May 14 14:02:53 2010 From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 13:02:53 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] A question In-Reply-To: <00af01caf396$2d01b110$87051330$@rr.com> References: <00af01caf396$2d01b110$87051330$@rr.com> Message-ID: Tough question. I guess my vote is to tell the new owners the limited knowledge of prior owners but also about the one comment of it being stolen. Most cars that are stolen, eventually show up somewhere, usually with a lot of damage to the car. The exception is if someone stole the car with intent to ship it out of the country. Back in 1993, I am not sure that someone would have valued a BJ8 enough to plan that far. By the way, my car came from Canada and California DMV would not register the car till they did a check with the Canadian DMV to see if the car was stolen. That process only took an extra week. Jerry BJ8 -------------------------------------------------- From: "BJ8 Healeys" Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 11:49 AM To: Subject: [Healeys] A question > Hello, Healeyphiles - > > I just received a completed questionnaire > (http://www.britishcarforum.com/bj8quest.html) with the details of a BJ8 > for > the registry. The owner (not in the USA) bought this car in 2007 and has > a > record of 5 previous owners (all in the same country as the current > owner). > This record takes the car back to 1990 and its arrival in the foreign > country. He asks if I have any previous history on this car during its > time > in the USA. The car left the USA in 1990. > > The only record I have of it is one from a foreign source in 2003 that > says > the car was stolen from its owner's garage in 1993. I do not have any > contact information for that owner due to privacy concerns. > > Just thought I would pose this to the list as an interesting situation, > and > see what the consensus is on how I should proceed. > > Thanks, > Steve Byers > HBJ8L/36666 > BJ8 Registry > Havelock, NC > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net From bspidell at comcast.net Fri May 14 14:03:57 2010 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 20:03:57 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] A question In-Reply-To: <00af01caf396$2d01b110$87051330$@rr.com> Message-ID: <1721700531.19308911273867437867.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> I think you need to let the current owner know the car's 'provenance' (after first double-checking the info). Since it's now in a foreign country I think that's all you can do. If it was in the States you might be obliged to alert authorities. I'm curious as to how the car passed through so many owner's if it's known to have been stolen. Whatever you can say about our DMVs I think most would have caught that. bs -------------------------------- Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA Hello, Healeyphiles - I just received a completed questionnaire (http://www.britishcarforum.com/bj8quest.html) with the details of a BJ8 for the registry. The owner (not in the USA) bought this car in 2007 and has a record of 5 previous owners (all in the same country as the current owner). This record takes the car back to 1990 and its arrival in the foreign country. He asks if I have any previous history on this car during its time in the USA. The car left the USA in 1990. The only record I have of it is one from a foreign source in 2003 that says the car was stolen from its owner's garage in 1993. I do not have any contact information for that owner due to privacy concerns. Just thought I would pose this to the list as an interesting situation, and see what the consensus is on how I should proceed. Thanks, Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC _______________________________________________ From bspidell at comcast.net Fri May 14 14:06:52 2010 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 20:06:52 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] exhaust header question In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <2082790995.19309871273867612838.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> I haven't done it, but have always thought that if I encountered this situation I would weld the leaking area to seal the leak. If you don't have a welder then any muffler shop should do it for a few bucks. bs -------------------------------- Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA Ed, I checked the archives and could not find an answer. When I had my new exhaust system installed a few years ago, I did not notice the the folks welded my front pipes to my muffler. The accordion part of one the of the pipes leaks. Short of cutting them off and buying new parts, is there a good way to repair the leak? If so , what would that good way be? -- I Erbs Portland, OR _______ _______ (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) (_________________________) From charlieoc at comcast.net Fri May 14 14:08:55 2010 From: charlieoc at comcast.net (Charlie O'Connors) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 16:08:55 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Columbia Sportswear Company Omni-Shade Tamiami Cachalot Hats for Men In-Reply-To: <54F2D7E3-28B8-4C61-A746-893810EAB826@sbcglobal.net> References: <54F2D7E3-28B8-4C61-A746-893810EAB826@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: <00a301caf3a1$48fd6250$daf826f0$@net> Thanks everyone! I just ordered this hat. Should make the doctor (and my wife) happy. I am looking for a good deal on a football helmet as well. Maybe paint it to match my car with a Healey badge on the front. Could start a trend..... Charlie From: David Nock [mailto:healeydoc at sbcglobal.net] Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 1:31 PM To: Jonas Payne; Healey List List; Charlie O'Connors Cc: Len and/or Marge Hartnett Subject: Columbia Sportswear Company Omni-Shade Tamiami Cachalot Hats for Men We use a hat very similar to this hat we picked up at Bass Pro Shop http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_1020 1213____SearchResults Warning notice shopping at Bass Pro can be hazardous to your wallet. There are way to many toys that you must have. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . From ampole at hotmail.com Fri May 14 14:26:46 2010 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 20:26:46 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] A question In-Reply-To: References: <00af01caf396$2d01b110$87051330$@rr.com>, Message-ID: Steve I agree with Jerry I would want to know My car was stolen, after all its an investment. Two other points: In the Uk it would be the property of the insurance company who paid out, unfortunately the presant owner would loose it and his money unless he purchased from a business seller. Secondly, You say you have the details of 5 previous owners, could you not make enquiries with the 1st owner, to way up from whence it came? Would also depend on the countries laws on who would be the legal owner. cheers Andy > Tough question. I guess my vote is to tell the new owners the limited > knowledge of prior owners but also about the one comment of it being stolen. > Most cars that are stolen, eventually show up somewhere, usually with a lot > of damage to the car. The exception is if someone stole the car with > intent to ship it out of the country. Back in 1993, I am not sure that > someone would have valued a BJ8 enough to plan that far. > By the way, my car came from Canada and California DMV would not register > the car till they did a check with the Canadian DMV to see if the car was > stolen. That process only took an extra week. > Jerry > BJ8 > _________________________________________________________________ http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/197222280/direct/01/ Do you have a story that started on Hotmail? Tell us now From coudesluijs at chello.nl Fri May 14 14:31:19 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 22:31:19 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Redline leak In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BEDB317.3030209@chello.nl> This would be teflon tape. No harm in trying if it is a tapered plug. It will not help with non tapered thread. Kees Oudesluijs NL Dan Stromquist wrote: > There is a white plastic latex? tape used by plumbers that works quite well. > Wrap it around the treads of your plug and tighten. > Dan From tahoehealey at hotmail.com Fri May 14 14:35:11 2010 From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 13:35:11 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] stolen car Message-ID: The owner was paid market value by the insurance company in 1993 so no need to NOT tell the new owner. I think the insurance company may have issues, that and getting clear title in the states. I think I would like to know the past history of my Healey. But no guilty feelings cause the victim did get his money and probably bought a replacement. Rich Kahn _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 From tjmorrio at colby.edu Fri May 14 14:36:34 2010 From: tjmorrio at colby.edu (Thomas Morrione) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 16:36:34 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] UV protection In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Rich -- Sure could have used that advice in 1962. Of course in 1962 I did not need "scalp spray" -- now, alas, I do. And, now the "camo hat/soft brim safari hat" will make me feel better in my Teddy Roosevelt/Rambo persona -- whilst conquering the rugged road. TGIF. (All this tongue firmly in cheek.) But, I am follically challenged. Tom BJ8 665 On 5/14/10 1:38 PM, "Richard Kahn" wrote: > They sell cap leases that clip to the cap to the collar of your shirt. But > use sun block of 50+ on your face, neck and arms. Banana Boat sells scalp > spray (non greasy) that I use when I'm not using a cap. I usually use a camo > colored safari hat with a large, soft brim that can be snapped up on either > side as needed. Sewed a Healey emblem on to make me feel less stupid. > Rich Kahn > > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. > http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL > :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tjmorrio at colby.edu From jvwojcik at comcast.net Fri May 14 14:52:45 2010 From: jvwojcik at comcast.net (Jim Wojcik) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 15:52:45 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] cap loss prevention measures Message-ID: <009701caf3a7$67ca7550$375f5ff0$@net> Roadster fans, here is a technology waiting for some investment capital: http://www.freepatentsonline.com/20090288238.pdf It could start a whole new kind of car club. Jim Wojcik, BN7 Minnesota From bluehealey at gmail.com Fri May 14 15:02:41 2010 From: bluehealey at gmail.com (AlanB) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 22:02:41 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Redline leak In-Reply-To: <4BEDB317.3030209@chello.nl> References: <4BEDB317.3030209@chello.nl> Message-ID: <3B238142FD0B4DB1990F8064686C098C@Dell> Unfortunately teflon (PTFE) tape dissolves in mineral oil. Doh! AMHIK _____________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \____1957-BN4____/ _______) (_________________________) http://tinyurl.com/bluehealey -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Oudesluys Sent: 14 May 2010 21:31 To: Dan Stromquist Cc: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Redline leak This would be teflon tape. No harm in trying if it is a tapered plug. It will not help with non tapered thread. Kees Oudesluijs NL Dan Stromquist wrote: > There is a white plastic latex? tape used by plumbers that works quite well. > Wrap it around the treads of your plug and tighten. > Dan From e-wilkins at cox.net Fri May 14 15:09:38 2010 From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 14:09:38 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] exhaust header question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5851A7C0-6B28-42A3-BC46-C7858AC60DB5@cox.net> Here's my no-weld solution: http://www.team.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=47 Wilko San Diego On May 14, 2010, at 12:15 PM, I Erbs wrote: > Ed, I checked the archives and could not find an answer. > When I had my new exhaust system installed a few years ago, I did > not notice > the the folks welded my front pipes to my muffler. The accordion > part of one > the of the pipes leaks. Short of cutting them off and buying new > parts, is > there a good way to repair the leak? If so , what would that good > way be? From bspidell at comcast.net Fri May 14 15:35:51 2010 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 21:35:51 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Redline leak In-Reply-To: <4BEDB317.3030209@chello.nl> Message-ID: <1333474339.19343631273872951485.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> The O/D plug isn't tapered, has coarse threads and the gasket is a hard fiber that usually doesn't fit too well. bs -------------------------------- Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA This would be teflon tape. No harm in trying if it is a tapered plug. It will not help with non tapered thread. Kees Oudesluijs NL From sbyers at ec.rr.com Fri May 14 15:42:18 2010 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 17:42:18 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] A question In-Reply-To: References: <00af01caf396$2d01b110$87051330$@rr.com>, Message-ID: <00d201caf3ae$53e77fe0$fbb67fa0$@rr.com> Well, at this point (as far as I know), the current owner of the car does not know it was once reported stolen. The car may not be much of an investment if it was in fact stolen and never recovered, but somehow went through 5 more owners. The current owner could be out a car and the money he paid for it if an insurance company or the earlier owner reclaimed it. Andy, I do not have the details of the 5 previous owners. The current owner does, but if he learns the car was stolen, is he likely to try to contact any previous owners or give out any information about who they were? 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 andy pole Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 4:27 PM To: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] A question Steve I agree with Jerry I would want to know My car was stolen, after all its an investment. Two other points: In the Uk it would be the property of the insurance company who paid out, unfortunately the presant owner would loose it and his money unless he purchased from a business seller. Secondly, You say you have the details of 5 previous owners, could you not make enquiries with the 1st owner, to way up from whence it came? Would also depend on the countries laws on who would be the legal owner. cheers Andy From quenty at ntelos.net Fri May 14 15:45:48 2010 From: quenty at ntelos.net (Quentin Schweninger) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 17:45:48 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Redline leak References: <77FD5739-13A4-4753-8A27-E3F1C98337DD@ntelos.net> Message-ID: <2EB21FDC-F128-4A4D-9AE6-EC2E10CD9992@ntelos.net> Begin forwarded message: From: Quentin Schweninger Date: May 14, 2010 5:43:40 PM EDT To: "AlanB" Subject: Re: [Healeys] Redline leak Dissolves in mineral oil? The whole world is in trouble. I spent a lot of time in Disney's hydraulic shop. We used it on everything. Oil, Air, water. paint . The most important thing is to keep the wrap two threads back. It can shear off and find it's way to every small hole in the system. Dave On May 14, 2010, at 5:02 PM, AlanB wrote: Unfortunately teflon (PTFE) tape dissolves in mineral oil. Doh! AMHIK _____________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \____1957-BN4____/ _______) (_________________________) http://tinyurl.com/bluehealey Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/quenty at ntelos.net From coudesluijs at chello.nl Fri May 14 15:47:40 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 23:47:40 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Redline leak In-Reply-To: <1333474339.19343631273872951485.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <1333474339.19343631273872951485.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <4BEDC4FC.5030406@chello.nl> Use a copper washer instead. Kees Oudesluijs NL Bob Spidell wrote: > The O/D plug isn't tapered, has coarse threads and the gasket is a > hard fiber that usually doesn't fit too well. > > bs > > -------------------------------- > Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA > > > > This would be teflon tape. No harm in trying if it is a tapered plug. It > will not help with non tapered thread. > Kees Oudesluijs > NL > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2873 - datum van uitgifte: 05/14/10 08:26:00 From richard.ewald at gmail.com Fri May 14 15:48:28 2010 From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 14:48:28 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] stolen car In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: So how do you know the car was insured? Whether it was insured or not, the only legal title belongs to either the guy who it got stolen from, or if it was insured, his insurance company. No one can have a better claim to the car. Rick On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 1:35 PM, Richard Kahn wrote: > The owner was paid market value by the insurance company in 1993 so no need > to > NOT tell the new owner. I think the insurance company may have issues, that > and getting clear title in the states. I think I would like to know the > past > history of my Healey. But no guilty feelings cause the victim did get his > money and probably bought a replacement. > Rich Kahn > > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your > inbox. > > http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL > :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richard.ewald at gmail.com From richard.ewald at gmail.com Fri May 14 15:48:28 2010 From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 14:48:28 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] stolen car In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: So how do you know the car was insured? Whether it was insured or not, the only legal title belongs to either the guy who it got stolen from, or if it was insured, his insurance company. No one can have a better claim to the car. Rick On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 1:35 PM, Richard Kahn wrote: > The owner was paid market value by the insurance company in 1993 so no need > to > NOT tell the new owner. I think the insurance company may have issues, that > and getting clear title in the states. I think I would like to know the > past > history of my Healey. But no guilty feelings cause the victim did get his > money and probably bought a replacement. > Rich Kahn > > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your > inbox. > > http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL > :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richard.ewald at gmail.com From sbyers at ec.rr.com Fri May 14 15:50:03 2010 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 17:50:03 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] stolen car In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <00d901caf3af$6942eae0$3bc8c0a0$@rr.com> Rich, the car in question is not in the USA. It was in a foreign country when stolen, and is still in a foreign country. The owner in 1993 may or may not have received a satisfactory settlement from the insurance company, but if the company paid off they own the car when it's recovered. However, the car has gone through 5 owners since then, so apparently the insurance company is not keeping up with it. I doubt the current owner would contact the company to let them know he is the latest owner. Of course, it's possible that the car was recovered to the person who lost it, and it just resumed its legitimate chain of ownership. 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, May 14, 2010 4:35 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] stolen car The owner was paid market value by the insurance company in 1993 so no need to NOT tell the new owner. I think the insurance company may have issues, that and getting clear title in the states. I think I would like to know the past history of my Healey. But no guilty feelings cause the victim did get his money and probably bought a replacement. Rich Kahn _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:W L :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/sbyers at ec.rr.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.819 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2870 - Release Date: 05/14/10 02:26:00 From richchrysler at quickclic.net Fri May 14 15:56:21 2010 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 17:56:21 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Redline leak In-Reply-To: <1333474339.19343631273872951485.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <1333474339.19343631273872951485.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <85ED0BF8597F499599AEFE98379E80DB@LIFEBOOK> Sounds like Kees isn't familiar with Healeys. Rich -------------------------------------------------- From: "Bob Spidell" Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 5:35 PM To: "Oudesluys" Cc: Subject: Re: [Healeys] Redline leak > The O/D plug isn't tapered, has coarse threads and the gasket is a hard > fiber that usually doesn't fit too well. > > bs > > -------------------------------- > Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA > > > > This would be teflon tape. No harm in trying if it is a tapered plug. It > will not help with non tapered thread. > Kees Oudesluijs > NL > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richchrysler at quickclic.net From mslechta at chartermi.net Fri May 14 16:07:29 2010 From: mslechta at chartermi.net (Mike Slechta) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 17:07:29 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] stolen car In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <151A07779852467EBB2F783A957FBAA9@MikesLaptop> True, the victim did get paid, but I think the insurance company would have an issue & I believe they would win. Mad Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Kahn To: healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 3:35 PM Subject: [Healeys] stolen car The owner was paid market value by the insurance company in 1993 so no need to NOT tell the new owner. I think the insurance company may have issues, that and getting clear title in the states. I think I would like to know the past history of my Healey. But no guilty feelings cause the victim did get his money and probably bought a replacement. Rich Kahn _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON: WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/mslechta at chartermi.net From rkorn at simnet.is Fri May 14 16:13:52 2010 From: rkorn at simnet.is (Richard Korn) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 22:13:52 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] A question References: <00af01caf396$2d01b110$87051330$@rr.com> Message-ID: Steve, If he has records of 5 previous owners in his country back to 1990 when the car arrived, and the car was stolen in 1993, then how did it get sold so many times in the same country it was stolen in with out the authorities noticing?? Richard ----- Original Message ----- From: "BJ8 Healeys" To: Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 6:49 PM Subject: [Healeys] A question > Hello, Healeyphiles - > > I just received a completed questionnaire > (http://www.britishcarforum.com/bj8quest.html) with the details of a BJ8 > for > the registry. The owner (not in the USA) bought this car in 2007 and has > a > record of 5 previous owners (all in the same country as the current > owner). > This record takes the car back to 1990 and its arrival in the foreign > country. He asks if I have any previous history on this car during its > time > in the USA. The car left the USA in 1990. > > The only record I have of it is one from a foreign source in 2003 that > says > the car was stolen from its owner's garage in 1993. I do not have any > contact information for that owner due to privacy concerns. > > Just thought I would pose this to the list as an interesting situation, > and > see what the consensus is on how I should proceed. > > Thanks, > Steve Byers > HBJ8L/36666 > BJ8 Registry > Havelock, NC > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/rkorn at simnet.is From ahbn6 at verizon.net Fri May 14 16:17:39 2010 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 18:17:39 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] cap loss prevention measures In-Reply-To: <009701caf3a7$67ca7550$375f5ff0$@net> References: <009701caf3a7$67ca7550$375f5ff0$@net> Message-ID: <00cf01caf3b3$43e4e3d0$cbaeab70$@net> Damn. Stole my idea. Gonna have to get after my attorney who has had the paperwork for 30 years. 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 Jim Wojcik Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 4:53 PM To: Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] cap loss prevention measures Roadster fans, here is a technology waiting for some investment capital: http://www.freepatentsonline.com/20090288238.pdf It could start a whole new kind of car club. Jim Wojcik, BN7 Minnesota _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ahbn6 at verizon.net From e-wilkins at cox.net Fri May 14 16:20:23 2010 From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 15:20:23 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] A question In-Reply-To: <00af01caf396$2d01b110$87051330$@rr.com> References: <00af01caf396$2d01b110$87051330$@rr.com> Message-ID: <5B5A83B9-B702-41A0-8339-9BCF2D80ED8B@cox.net> Did the owner recover the car in '93? > > > The only record I have of it is one from a foreign source in 2003 > that says > the car was stolen from its owner's garage in 1993. I do not have any > contact information for that owner due to privacy concerns. From medlabinc at msn.com Fri May 14 16:34:39 2010 From: medlabinc at msn.com (Dick Matson) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 15:34:39 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: A question Message-ID: Another important, valuable function of the/a registry. We owe the guys that do their best to run a registry some kind of Healey guy of the year award. I hope the US and countries elsewhere do or can talk to each other without 'violating' some kind of whatever law - privacy maybe - that would help in a situation like this possible stolen car deal. I realize a buyer may not know about 'registry'. But as time goes by more buyers will. Dick Matson /Bj8 ----- Original Message ----- From: andy pole To: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net ; healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 1:26 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] A question Steve I agree with Jerry I would want to know My car was stolen, after all its an investment. From mslechta at chartermi.net Fri May 14 16:41:36 2010 From: mslechta at chartermi.net (Mike Slechta) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 17:41:36 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] A question In-Reply-To: References: <00af01caf396$2d01b110$87051330$@rr.com> Message-ID: Makes you question what foreign country we are talking about!! Mad Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Korn To: BJ8 Healeys ; healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 5:13 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] A question Steve, If he has records of 5 previous owners in his country back to 1990 when the car arrived, and the car was stolen in 1993, then how did it get sold so many times in the same country it was stolen in with out the authorities noticing?? Richard ----- Original Message ----- From: "BJ8 Healeys" To: Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 6:49 PM Subject: [Healeys] A question > Hello, Healeyphiles - > > I just received a completed questionnaire > (http://www.britishcarforum.com/bj8quest.html) with the details of a BJ8 > for > the registry. The owner (not in the USA) bought this car in 2007 and has > a > record of 5 previous owners (all in the same country as the current > owner). > This record takes the car back to 1990 and its arrival in the foreign > country. He asks if I have any previous history on this car during its > time > in the USA. The car left the USA in 1990. > > The only record I have of it is one from a foreign source in 2003 that > says > the car was stolen from its owner's garage in 1993. I do not have any > contact information for that owner due to privacy concerns. > > Just thought I would pose this to the list as an interesting situation, > and > see what the consensus is on how I should proceed. > > Thanks, > Steve Byers > HBJ8L/36666 > BJ8 Registry > Havelock, NC > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/rkorn at simnet.is _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/mslechta at chartermi.net From ynotink at msn.com Fri May 14 17:49:51 2010 From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 23:49:51 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Redline leak In-Reply-To: <1333474339.19343631273872951485.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <4BEDB317.3030209@chello.nl>, <1333474339.19343631273872951485.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: If you are going to se Hylomar put it on the gasket, not on the threads. Bill Lawrence > Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 21:35:51 +0000 > From: bspidell at comcast.net > To: coudesluijs at chello.nl > CC: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Redline leak > > The O/D plug isn't tapered, has coarse threads and the gasket is a hard fiber that usually doesn't fit too well. > > bs > > -------------------------------- > Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA > > > > This would be teflon tape. No harm in trying if it is a tapered plug. It > will not help with non tapered thread. > Kees Oudesluijs > NL > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ynotink at msn.com From jule_enterprisesah at yahoo.com Fri May 14 18:30:13 2010 From: jule_enterprisesah at yahoo.com (Martin Jansen) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 17:30:13 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] A question In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <799626.45673.qm@web53006.mail.re2.yahoo.com> As a victim of theft myself, I would still love to have my property back. Steve I think you should let the owner know. the law in Canada is that the property is returned to the original owner, reimburse the insurance company the original payout or decline and then the property belongs to the insurance company. Unfortunately, the new owner will have to take action against the person he bought from. Happy Healeying, Marty www.jule-enterprises.com --- On Fri, 5/14/10, Jerry Costanzo wrote: From: Jerry Costanzo Subject: Re: [Healeys] A question To: healeys at autox.team.net Received: Friday, May 14, 2010, 4:02 PM Tough question. I guess my vote is to tell the new owners the limited knowledge of prior owners but also about the one comment of it being stolen. Most cars that are stolen, eventually show up somewhere, usually with a lot of damage to the car. The exception is if someone stole the car with intent to ship it out of the country. Back in 1993, I am not sure that someone would have valued a BJ8 enough to plan that far. By the way, my car came from Canada and California DMV would not register the car till they did a check with the Canadian DMV to see if the car was stolen. That process only took an extra week. Jerry BJ8 -------------------------------------------------- From: "BJ8 Healeys" Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 11:49 AM To: Subject: [Healeys] A question > Hello, Healeyphiles - > > I just received a completed questionnaire > (http://www.britishcarforum.com/bj8quest.html) with the details of a BJ8 for > the registry. The owner (not in the USA) bought this car in 2007 and has a > record of 5 previous owners (all in the same country as the current owner). > This record takes the car back to 1990 and its arrival in the foreign > country. He asks if I have any previous history on this car during its time > in the USA. The car left the USA in 1990. > > The only record I have of it is one from a foreign source in 2003 that says > the car was stolen from its owner's garage in 1993. I do not have any > contact information for that owner due to privacy concerns. > > Just thought I would pose this to the list as an interesting situation, and > see what the consensus is on how I should proceed. > > Thanks, > Steve Byers > HBJ8L/36666 > BJ8 Registry > Havelock, NC > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jule_enterprisesah at yahoo.com From austinbj8 at yahoo.com Fri May 14 19:18:12 2010 From: austinbj8 at yahoo.com (john gillespie) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 18:18:12 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Fashion Advice Needed Message-ID: <766474.11439.qm@web34507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Charlie and all others, I got some fishing line and tied one end to my seal belt anchors( on the floor, behind the front seats ) and then on the other end I attached a large safety pin. What ever hat I worn when driving the car I always attached the pin to it. When ever the had blew off all I had to do was reel it in by means of the fishing line. John ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Charlie O'Connors To: Healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Fri, May 14, 2010 12:19:33 PM Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed Visited the Dermatologist for the first time to have some spots hit with liquid nitrogen and to get a lecture on driving my Austin Healey without having a hat on. The problem is, no matter what hat I try to wear while driving the Austin Healey, it blows off my head in no time. Has anyone discovered the perfect Austin Healey driving hat so that I can protect my balding head? Charlie O'Connors _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/austinbj8 at yahoo.com From healey.nut at gmail.com Fri May 14 19:53:29 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 09:53:29 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Screw terminals - keeping them connected? In-Reply-To: References: <4BECE76D.8030808@chello.nl> Message-ID: It seems that Rich probably has the best arguments here. Probably if you are starting with a new harness with new copper, the quality of the connection is stronger for a longer period of time. With my cars, I'm dealing with 50-60 year old harnesses and old brass fittings. I am slowly working my way through my collection so maybe in the next 5 years everything will be new! Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 8:45 PM, Rich C wrote: > > I have always been instructed NOT to solder the wire ends and then crimp > them under a screw. The soldered area of wire can in time and with > vibration, crush down and change shape under pressure as well as introducing > a brittleness to the wire just beyond the solder. I always bare the wire > ends, twist them together and make sure they are all the way into the clean > terminal socket. Then ensuring the screw itself is clean and the threads are > in good condition, tighten the screw. This should splay the wire out in the > socket area so it won't pull out. > I can't remember ever having a problem following this practice. > > Rich Chrysler From tahoehealey at hotmail.com Fri May 14 19:55:00 2010 From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 18:55:00 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] stolen car In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: If the car is returned and it was insured, he would have to repay the insurance company. Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 14:48:28 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] stolen car From: richard.ewald at gmail.com To: tahoehealey at hotmail.com CC: healeys at autox.team.net So how do you know the car was insured?Whether it was insured or not, the only legal title belongs to either the guy who it got stolen from, or if it was insured, his insurance company. No one can have a better claim to the car. Rick On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 1:35 PM, Richard Kahn wrote: The owner was paid market value by the insurance company in 1993 so no need to NOT tell the new owner. I think the insurance company may have issues, that and getting clear title in the states. I think I would like to know the past history of my Healey. But no guilty feelings cause the victim did get his money and probably bought a replacement. Rich Kahn _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. 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Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Fri May 14 20:02:40 2010 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 22:02:40 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] UV protection References: Message-ID: <005c01caf3d2$b30c4d10$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> It > stays on my head, and I stick up over the windscreen. It stays on fine Really? So what do you do to keep the bugs out of your teeth? Hey, its Friday! Mark >> > > > > -- > I Erbs > Portland, OR > _______ _______ > (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) > (_________________________) > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/lapierrem at sbcglobal.net From vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com Fri May 14 20:09:05 2010 From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com (Jean Caron) Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 02:09:05 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] A question In-Reply-To: <00af01caf396$2d01b110$87051330$@rr.com> References: <00af01caf396$2d01b110$87051330$@rr.com> Message-ID: Steve: 1- How reliable is the source that claims to know this car was stolen in 1993? 2- If this foreign country is Canada, I can assure you that no matter where it is in Canada and having been previously stolen, it could not be registered five times as every car being registered goes through a CPIC check. CPIC is where everything reproted stolen, no matter to which police force in Canada, is entered and when registering the car it would be retrieved as stolen. 3- If it's in another country, sorry I don't know their procedures but I would imagine that they have something somewhat similar by now, CPIC has been around since 1973 in Canada. 4- After confirming whether it was really stolen or not, I would certainly advise the current owner. Jean Caron > From: sbyers at ec.rr.com > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 14:49:25 -0400 > Subject: [Healeys] A question > > Hello, Healeyphiles - > > I just received a completed questionnaire > (http://www.britishcarforum.com/bj8quest.html) with the details of a BJ8 for > the registry. The owner (not in the USA) bought this car in 2007 and has a > record of 5 previous owners (all in the same country as the current owner). > This record takes the car back to 1990 and its arrival in the foreign > country. He asks if I have any previous history on this car during its time > in the USA. The car left the USA in 1990. > > The only record I have of it is one from a foreign source in 2003 that says > the car was stolen from its owner's garage in 1993. I do not have any > contact information for that owner due to privacy concerns. > > Just thought I would pose this to the list as an interesting situation, and > see what the consensus is on how I should proceed. > > Thanks, > Steve Byers > HBJ8L/36666 > BJ8 Registry > Havelock, NC > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/vintage_roadster_restoration at ho tmail.com _________________________________________________________________ 30 days of prizes: Hotmail makes your day easier! Enter Now. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9729710 From rjsmithson at shaw.ca Fri May 14 23:44:49 2010 From: rjsmithson at shaw.ca (JANE SMITHSON) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 22:44:49 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: ----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Collins Date: Friday, May 14, 2010 11:38 am Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed To: Charlie O'Connors , "Healeys at autox.team.net " > I use a "DO-Rag" also known as a bandanna. I do a lot of > sailboat racing and > other than a straight line of white/tan on my forehead, it works > well with SPF > 30 bullfrog. > Richard of KY > ------Original Message------ > From: Charlie O'Connors > To: Healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed > Sent: May 14, 2010 11:19 > > Visited the Dermatologist for the first time to have some spots > hit with > liquid nitrogen and to get a lecture on driving my Austin Healey > withouthaving a hat on. The problem is, no matter > what hat I try to wear while > driving the Austin Healey, it blows off my head in no > time. Has anyone > Charlie, The best hat i've found is a sailor cap with the rim pulled down. Ray Smithson From jpayne at ThorCon.net Sat May 15 00:00:37 2010 From: jpayne at ThorCon.net (Jonas Payne) Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 23:00:37 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] A question In-Reply-To: References: <00af01caf396$2d01b110$87051330$@rr.com> Message-ID: Friends - this is where it gets sticky - What if the "stolen car" was on blocks in the front yard with a goat and a dog tied to it with a tree growing out of the hood. Owners of the "stolen car" may have invested a fortune restoring the car post theft. Would they be obligated to return a restored car to the owner and take it up with their insurance company? 17 years is a long time. What is the statute of limitations on such a thing. 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From coudesluijs at chello.nl Sat May 15 01:10:52 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 09:10:52 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] stolen car In-Reply-To: <151A07779852467EBB2F783A957FBAA9@MikesLaptop> References: <151A07779852467EBB2F783A957FBAA9@MikesLaptop> Message-ID: <4BEE48FC.6050404@chello.nl> However the insurance company could have sold on the vehicle when the car was found back after some time time. Making the consequent owners perfectly legal?. Kees Oudesluijs NL Mike Slechta wrote: > True, the victim did get paid, but I think the insurance company would have an > issue & I believe they would win. > Mad Mike > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Richard Kahn > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 3:35 PM > Subject: [Healeys] stolen car > > > The owner was paid market value by the insurance company in 1993 so no need > to > NOT tell the new owner. I think the insurance company may have issues, that > and getting clear title in the states. I think I would like to know the > past > history of my Healey. But no guilty feelings cause the victim did get his > money and probably bought a replacement. > Rich Kahn > > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your > inbox. > http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON: > WL > :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/mslechta at chartermi.net > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2873 - datum van uitgifte: 05/14/10 08:26:00 From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk Sat May 15 02:00:49 2010 From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper) Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 09:00:49 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: AH factory paint process? In-Reply-To: <2FCFEC1B53E84BBEAE48F45025370695@LIFEBOOK> References: <2FCFEC1B53E84BBEAE48F45025370695@LIFEBOOK> Message-ID: <9HFIeSFxSl7LFwZk@jharper.demon.co.uk> Rich You might have some or all of the information below but for completeness I offer the following. In the mid 1970s I was fortunate to visit Jensen on a conducted tour. After chatting to one of the managers he showed me a company scrapbook in which there were many photos of 100 bodies being painted in special booths. I was able to obtain photocopies of these but being 1970s technology are not very good. However one can see the bodies on rotisseries and these are on frames with wheels allowing them to run on simple tracks into the spray booths; two booths appear in the photos. The points of interest are that all panels were in place including the front valance. The bonnet (hood) was slightly open on some but as far as I can tell only when horizontal. Doors appear to be open at times but must have been tied across somehow when the body was inverted. Interestingly there appears to be some sort of hinges on the boot (trunk). I have to assume that these were some temporary arrangement but as paint appears to have been applied under where the hinges fit I cannot see how this is done. These bodies appear to be BN1s with no duo tones in evidence. Best regards > We know >from a number of period photos showing the Hundred body shells being fitted >up prior to paint, that most of the panels were simply in a poor cheap >primer at that point. -- John Harper From healey.nut at gmail.com Sat May 15 02:25:37 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 16:25:37 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] stolen car In-Reply-To: <4BEE48FC.6050404@chello.nl> References: <151A07779852467EBB2F783A957FBAA9@MikesLaptop> <4BEE48FC.6050404@chello.nl> Message-ID: For something like this there usually is a statute of limitation. Given that it was stolen in 1993, my view is that the current owner would be probably be viewed as the legitimate owner in the eyes of the law. On 5/15/10, Oudesluys wrote: > However the insurance company could have sold on the vehicle when the > car was found back after some time time. Making the consequent owners > perfectly legal?. > Kees Oudesluijs > NL > > Mike Slechta wrote: >> True, the victim did get paid, but I think the insurance company would >> have an >> issue & I believe they would win. >> Mad Mike >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Richard Kahn >> To: healeys at autox.team.net >> Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 3:35 PM >> Subject: [Healeys] stolen car >> >> >> The owner was paid market value by the insurance company in 1993 so no >> need >> to >> NOT tell the new owner. I think the insurance company may have issues, >> that >> and getting clear title in the states. I think I would like to know the >> past >> history of my Healey. But no guilty feelings cause the victim did get >> his >> money and probably bought a replacement. >> Rich Kahn >> >> _________________________________________________________________ >> Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your >> inbox. >> >> http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON: >> WL >> :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/mslechta at chartermi.net >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. >> Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com >> Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2873 - datum van uitgifte: >> 05/14/10 08:26:00 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From austin.healey at gmail.com Sat May 15 04:57:59 2010 From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock) Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 20:57:59 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] A question In-Reply-To: <00d201caf3ae$53e77fe0$fbb67fa0$@rr.com> References: <00af01caf396$2d01b110$87051330$@rr.com>, <00d201caf3ae$53e77fe0$fbb67fa0$@rr.com> Message-ID: Hi Steve. I hear your dilema. I'm not a lawyer, and can't give you any legal advice. And - youre in the USA. I'm Australian. Lol Firstly, you haven't said the car was or wasn't insured. 2nd, generally, in a theft claim/payout situation, on a stolen car / payout made situation in Australia, title passes to the insurance company which paid the claim. Subsequent recovery, unless the policy states otherwise, generally means the insurance company owns it. Generally. My 2 bobs worth? Facts are facts. You just record them. Look to BHMIT for guidance. They record facts. They can't say which car has the correct e.g. engine 5 years ago, or 10 years ago etc. They only provide a record at a period in time - ie when the car left the factory. Otherwise, all I can say is.... I once had a car stolen, back in England, in 1993 or so. It was a 3 litre ford Sierra 4wd fuel injected Ford Sierra. It was a company car, & was stolen, and recovered, within 6 hours. From stolen to recovered. Yes. Smashed. Joydriven, not totalled But only stolen for 6 hours, and recovered within 6 hours Maybe the BJ8 was also recovered? That's then not an issue, is it? Geez, we don't have that shit here in OZ, do we Keith & Pat!! Imagine if someone could build a car from a dubiously acquired engine number!!! I'm not a lawyer, but I still have faith in the truth. And Steve - you record facts As a registrar, you hold facts. I'm not a lawyer, but often the real truth can be proved in a myriad of ways. Good luck! Chris Sent from my iPhone On 15/05/2010, at 7:42 AM, "BJ8 Healeys" wrote: > Well, at this point (as far as I know), the current owner of the car > does > not know it was once reported stolen. The car may not be much of an > investment if it was in fact stolen From dcongleton at embarqmail.com Sat May 15 06:04:31 2010 From: dcongleton at embarqmail.com (Dallas Congleton) Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 08:04:31 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed References: <005d01caf381$3e042430$ba0c6c90$@net> Message-ID: May be a little late on this reply, but here is another option. This hat is "sorta" reversible back to a regular cap, when the neck flap isn't needed. Certainly good for the price. Dallas Congleton http://www.hatsinthebelfry.com/product/protection-collection-voyage-belfry-hbmc13.html ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlie O'Connors" To: Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 12:19 PM Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed > Visited the Dermatologist for the first time to have some spots hit with > liquid nitrogen and to get a lecture on driving my Austin Healey without > having a hat on. The problem is, no matter what hat I try to wear while > driving the Austin Healey, it blows off my head in no time. Has anyone > discovered the perfect Austin Healey driving hat so that I can protect my > balding head? > > > > Charlie O'Connors From healeymanjim at hansencc.net Sat May 15 06:53:11 2010 From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net) Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 12:53:11 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?headgear?= Message-ID: <20100515125311.32354.qmail@server278.com> i have found that the only type of baseball cap that stays on my head at speed is the kind that has the mesh at the rear. since the hat is an airfoil, the mesh allows the lift to be disturbed and keeps the hat from blowing off. hjim From healeymanjim at hansencc.net Sat May 15 06:53:13 2010 From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net) Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 12:53:13 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?headgear?= Message-ID: <20100515125313.32397.qmail@server278.com> i have found that the only type of baseball cap that stays on my head at speed is the kind that has the mesh at the rear. since the hat is an airfoil, the mesh allows the lift to be disturbed and keeps the hat from blowing off. hjim From ahbn6 at verizon.net Sat May 15 07:03:31 2010 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 09:03:31 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed In-Reply-To: References: <005d01caf381$3e042430$ba0c6c90$@net> Message-ID: <011301caf42f$05c160c0$11442240$@net> And I use this type: http://www.hatsinthebelfry.com/category/mens-ascot-caps.html Never had one pop off no matter what the wind or how fast I am going. 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 Dallas Congleton Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 8:05 AM To: Charlie O'Connors; Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed May be a little late on this reply, but here is another option. This hat is "sorta" reversible back to a regular cap, when the neck flap isn't needed. Certainly good for the price. Dallas Congleton http://www.hatsinthebelfry.com/product/protection-collection-voyage-belfry-h bmc13.html @verizon.net From j.aeckerlin at gmail.com Sat May 15 07:25:20 2010 From: j.aeckerlin at gmail.com (Jaap Aeckerlin) Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 15:25:20 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] A question In-Reply-To: References: <00af01caf396$2d01b110$87051330$@rr.com> Message-ID: Guys, I wouldn't count on official sources, at least not in this country! I once bought the remains of a BMW motorbike, said to be a 75/6 (meaning 750 cc engine, series 6) which, after restoration, was admitted on Dutch roads in 1999 by the Dutch Ministry of Transport as a 'type 75/6' bike, year of manufacture 1974 (which was the year the engine was built). Trying to sell the bike years later to a Belgian private person he refused to accept the bike as the frame number of the bike belonged to a 60/5 type bike, manufactured in 1970, and he could not get the bike officially registered in Belgium. I went back to the historic dept of the BMW factory in Munich and obtained an official letter from them, confirming the bike's type and exact date of manufacture. I am still fighting with the Dutch authorities to get the bike certified as a 1970 type 60/5 - I fear because they then have to admit they goofed way back in 1999. Red tape! Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands 1964 BJ8 29432 2010/5/14 Jonas Payne > Every car buyer's worst nightmare to be sure. I get the heebie jeebies > thinking about that being the case with a car I just spent a grip > restoring............. > > Jonas Payne > Director of Preconstruction > Thor Construction > PH: (702) 269-2007 > Fax: (702) 269-7095 > Cell: (702) 358-5084 > > > > > "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for > the > use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have > received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 > and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender > to > solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this > email > are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of > Thor > Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email > and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no > liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this > email." > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/j.aeckerlin at gmail.com From richard.ewald at gmail.com Sat May 15 07:58:22 2010 From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald) Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 06:58:22 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] A question In-Reply-To: References: <00af01caf396$2d01b110$87051330$@rr.com> Message-ID: There is an old legal maxim that covers this situation: The court looks at the who did all the restoring and says *It sucks to be you.* Even though the current possessor (not owner, this person has a defective title and therefore is not the owner) might have bought it in good faith, the title was a fraud. The only legal title belongs to either the original owner or if the insurance company paid out, the insurance company. Since the current possessor never held good title to the car, any work or money he may have put in money out of his pocket. Back in the day a buddy of mine bought a 3000 from a used car lot. About two weeks late the cops showed up and told him it was a stolen car. No he says, look I have paperwork from the used car lot, and DMV paperwork. No the cops replied, we know you didn't steal it, the guy that sold it to the car lot forged some paperwork and he was the guy that stole it. bottom line, my buddy was out the car, and the 4 new tires he put on it. Rick On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 11:00 PM, Jonas Payne wrote: > Friends - this is where it gets sticky - > > What if the "stolen car" was on blocks in the front yard with a goat and a > dog > tied to it with a tree growing out of the hood. > > Owners of the "stolen car" may have invested a fortune restoring the car > post > theft. > > Would they be obligated to return a restored car to the owner and take it > up > with their insurance company? > > 17 years is a long time. What is the statute of limitations on such a > thing. > > > > Jonas Payne > Director of Preconstruction > Thor Construction > PH: (702) 269-2007 > Fax: (702) 269-7095 > Cell: (702) 358-5084 > > > > "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for > the > use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have > received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 > and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender > to > solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this > email > are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of > Thor > Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email > and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no > liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this > email." > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richard.ewald at gmail.com From m.brouillette at comcast.net Sat May 15 08:01:24 2010 From: m.brouillette at comcast.net (Mike Brouillette) Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 10:01:24 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] headgear In-Reply-To: <20100515125311.32354.qmail@server278.com> References: <20100515125311.32354.qmail@server278.com> Message-ID: <8E28989D397A46CBB43F140E8E23546E@Healey> I use to have this problem while downhill skiing in a baseball cap. What I found works great is 2 alligator clips on a piece of string (like a shoelace) clipped to the hat and your shirt. Worst case, it's blows off, but you don't loose it. From rnbmail at yahoo.com Sat May 15 11:10:02 2010 From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair) Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 10:10:02 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed In-Reply-To: <005d01caf381$3e042430$ba0c6c90$@net> Message-ID: <173444.17397.qm@web37906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Find an English 'cheesecutter' style - same as the English golfers wear. Lots of vendors. Work fine. I am not really a hat guy but do have one for cold mornings ..... Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail at yahoo.com --- On Fri, 5/14/10, Charlie O'Connors wrote: > From: Charlie O'Connors > Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed > To: Healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Friday, May 14, 2010, 9:19 AM > Visited the Dermatologist for the > first time to have some spots hit with > liquid nitrogen and to get a lecture on driving my Austin > Healey without > having a hat on. The problem is, no matter > what hat I try to wear while > driving the Austin Healey, it blows off my head in no > time. Has anyone > discovered the perfect Austin Healey driving hat so that I > can protect my > balding head? > > > > Charlie O'Connors > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/rnbmail at yahoo.com From britcrs at gmail.com Sat May 15 17:05:32 2010 From: britcrs at gmail.com (Marvin James) Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 16:05:32 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] stolen car Message-ID: I have a friend that bought a Porsche 912 off a used car lot in San Diego in about 1972. He moved to Arizona in '93 and had no trouble registering it there. He sold it to a friend in Texas who resold it without reregistering it. The new owner took it to the Texas DMV to register it. It turned out that all this time it had been registered with the engine number (not an original 912 engine). The DMV found the "hidden" VIN and determined that the car had been stolen before my friend bought it and they impounded it. It went before a justice of the peace and, since multiple insurance companies had claims against it, the JOP said this is "too hard to sort out" - "crush it". Recognize that this is Texas law which bears no relation to law in the civilized world. I posted this as a reply to the original thread and got this message: "Your mail to 'Healeys' with the subject Re: [Healeys] stolen car Is being held until the list moderator can review it for approval. The reason it is being held: Message body is too big: 4144 bytes with a limit of 3 KB" The link to delete my replty doesn't work so if this shows up twice, - sorry. From acmiller at mhcable.com Sat May 15 18:02:16 2010 From: acmiller at mhcable.com (allen c miller jr) Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 20:02:16 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] hardtop mounting Message-ID: <30E7165BEFF44321BEBF3037D6DBD60C@ACM030> I have purchased a nice set of J hooks, shaped aluminum nuts and a reinforcement backer from Cape Healey for my newly acquired hardtop. These pieces hold down the top just aft of the door. Problem is, as I hold the pieces in my hands, they make about as much sense as the bits to a trafficator did before I spent days putting one together. Can someone put me out of my misery with a photo of how these mounting hooks attach. there is obivously some sort of bracket that is not supplied that goes with the ensemble. i believe the parts were offered as repros of the BN4/BN7 hardtop factory clamps that hold down the top. my top is non-factory off a 100-4 (ca. 1960) but has a hole drilled in the areas where the mounts should go. I know this sounds like a Dear Abby from Clueless, but in this case I am truly clueless how to put this together. Thanks Allen Miller BN2/M From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Sat May 15 18:35:05 2010 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 20:35:05 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed References: <005d01caf381$3e042430$ba0c6c90$@net> Message-ID: <001401caf48f$a1b19170$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> The fashion of choice is a round floppy hat with draw string and don't forget the loose fitting, long sleeve cotton shirt to protect the rest of the upper body. Its a bit hot but beats a serious sun burn. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlie O'Connors" To: Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 12:19 PM Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed > Visited the Dermatologist for the first time to have some spots hit with > liquid nitrogen and to get a lecture on driving my Austin Healey without > having a hat on. The problem is, no matter what hat I try to wear while > driving the Austin Healey, it blows off my head in no time. Has anyone > discovered the perfect Austin Healey driving hat so that I can protect my > balding head? > > > > Charlie O'Connors > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/lapierrem at sbcglobal.net From shop at justbrits.com Sat May 15 21:07:29 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 22:07:29 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed In-Reply-To: <001401caf48f$a1b19170$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> References: <005d01caf381$3e042430$ba0c6c90$@net> <001401caf48f$a1b19170$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <4BEF6171.1070007@justbrits.com> <> Where's the LONG scarf to 'blo in da breeze', Mark ??? Would be good for further covering neck, back of head, etc.!! Ed PS: Just pay attention to your 'knock-offs' !!! PPS: HUGE -:) !! From mslechta at chartermi.net Sat May 15 21:17:15 2010 From: mslechta at chartermi.net (Mike Slechta) Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 22:17:15 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Ugh In-Reply-To: References: <4BE176A2.8080006@comcast.net> Message-ID: <6C4DF0F4301343268935DD89F1CD7400@MikesLaptop> The significant increase in CO2 emitted & the significant reduction in mpg aren't the only problems I have encountered with "Ethanol Enriched Fuel". Fortunately (or unfortunately) I have only gotten 10% ethanol gasoline in 1 of my vintage cars. It didn't take very long for the alcohol to free up the rust in the gas tank & eat the rubber in the mechanical fuel pump & carb. When I pulled the fuel filter, it was clogged with a rust colored sludge the consistency of Elmer's Glue. It also dried out the short transition hoses to & from the fuel filter. Not only that, my modern vehicles get a 30% loss in mpg under normal usage & my truck takes a 40% loss when I'm towing. It usually takes 3 to 4 tanks of non-ethanol fuel to get me back to normal. It is no doubt going to get worse before it gets better. There is talk of going to 15% ethanol enhanced fuel. I agree, "The only winners are bit agri-businesses which are pushing this", but I think our politicians are getting some benefits from this too. Mad Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom To: healeylist Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 10:55 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ugh Aiyiyi... once again, the laws of Congress are about to collide with the laws of physics. Our modern cars are getting poorer gas mileage with 10% alcohol, which means they're putting our more CO2. Anybody see a problem here? It's bad for the cars, bad for the environment. The only winners are big agri-businesses which are pushing this. - Tom On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 9:46 AM, Bob Spidell wrote: > Wonder what this'll do to our Healeys. I've probably run 10% gasahol > through my BJ8-you never really know what's coming out of the pump--and > survived, but the 'run too hot' part concerns me. > > http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/05/business/energy-environment/05ethanol.htm l? hpw > > > -- > ******************************************************************* > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net > > ******************************************************************* > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ah3000me at gmail.com _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/mslechta at chartermi.net From bspidell at comcast.net Sun May 16 09:54:45 2010 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 08:54:45 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Off Topic (sort of) Message-ID: <4BF01545.4010509@comcast.net> Not a problem in our Healeys: http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2010/05/techview_cars_and_software_bugs -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From richard.ewald at gmail.com Sun May 16 10:26:41 2010 From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald) Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 09:26:41 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Off Topic (sort of) In-Reply-To: <4BF01545.4010509@comcast.net> References: <4BF01545.4010509@comcast.net> Message-ID: That article is so full of errors, it is a prime example of why computers are better at some tasks than people 50 to 100 control units in a luxury car? Name the year, make and model. 10M lines of code in a car, 1/4 of what Windows has? With no video, and the audio limited to the key chime, the same request, year, make and model. Three mile island a computer problem? Not according to Wiki "The mechanical failures were compounded by the initial failure of plant operators to recognize the situation as a loss of coolant accidentdue to inadequate training" bottom line, while the computers in cars are no where near perfect, they are no where near as bad as this idiot is making them out to be. On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 8:54 AM, Bob Spidell wrote: > Not a problem in our Healeys: > > > http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2010/05/techview_cars_and_software_bugs > > -- > ******************************************************************* > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net > > ******************************************************************* > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richard.ewald at gmail.com From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com Sun May 16 10:36:36 2010 From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins) Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 09:36:36 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Off Topic (sort of) In-Reply-To: <4BF01545.4010509@comcast.net> References: <4BF01545.4010509@comcast.net> Message-ID: Interesting reading. I sense the author like many bloggists and media types today seem to think that government legislation is the key to resolving all problems and halting errors (atty's call them accidents for their own benefit of course), be they analog, digital or horrors: of human type. It would not surprise me to see, in our lifetime and via lawmakers, insurance companies and of course attorneys, that black boxes be required soon in all roadable vehicles, including our Healeys. So, never say never... Richard of KY BN7 440 > Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 08:54:45 -0700 > From: bspidell at comcast.net > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Off Topic (sort of) > > Not a problem in our Healeys: > > http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2010/05/techview_cars_and_software_bug s > > -- > _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 From Jwhlyadv at aol.com Sun May 16 11:39:39 2010 From: Jwhlyadv at aol.com (Jwhlyadv at aol.com) Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 13:39:39 EDT Subject: [Healeys] look at what we found while at Springthing Message-ID: <67e71.3c968f44.392187db@aol.com> _http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=22911&id=100000209936860&saved#!/albu m.php?aid=22911&id=100000209936860_ (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=22911&id=100000209936860&saved#!/album.php?aid=22911&id=100000209936860) Jim Werner Louisville, KY From thehartnetts at earthlink.net Sun May 16 12:28:40 2010 From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett) Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 11:28:40 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] look at what we found while at Springthing In-Reply-To: <67e71.3c968f44.392187db@aol.com> References: <67e71.3c968f44.392187db@aol.com> Message-ID: <7C5ADE03EB444AE08ED507BC9969D565@LeonardPCPC> Jim: I am not, and will not be, a user of Facebook. For me, and all the other Luddites on The List, could you give a clue as to what you found? (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 10:39 AM Subject: [Healeys] look at what we found while at Springthing > _http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=22911&id=100000209936860&saved#!/albu > m.php?aid=22911&id=100000209936860_ > (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=22911&id=100000209936860&saved#!/album.php?aid=22911&id=100000209936860) > > Jim Werner > Louisville, KY > _______________________________________________ From ahbn6 at verizon.net Sun May 16 12:33:56 2010 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 14:33:56 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] look at what we found while at Springthing In-Reply-To: <67e71.3c968f44.392187db@aol.com> References: <67e71.3c968f44.392187db@aol.com> Message-ID: <019c01caf526$588bcdc0$09a36940$@net> There are fewer on the space shuttle or a 747 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 Jwhlyadv at aol.com Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 1:40 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] look at what we found while at Springthing _http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=22911&id=100000209936860&saved#!/albu m.php?aid=22911&id=100000209936860_ (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=22911&id=100000209936860&saved#!/albu m.php?aid=22911&id=100000209936860) Jim Werner Louisville, KY _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ahbn6 at verizon.net From healeyray at yahoo.com Sun May 16 13:15:04 2010 From: healeyray at yahoo.com (Ray Juncal) Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 12:15:04 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] look at what we found while at Springthing In-Reply-To: <7C5ADE03EB444AE08ED507BC9969D565@LeonardPCPC> Message-ID: <88688.37088.qm@web111403.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> JimI looked on Facebook and have the same question. Could you give a clue as to what you found? What, how, where did that come from? What's the story?Ray Juncal --- On Sun, 5/16/10, Len and/or Marge Hartnett wrote: From: Len and/or Marge Hartnett Subject: Re: [Healeys] look at what we found while at Springthing To: "Healey Mail List" Date: Sunday, May 16, 2010, 11:28 AM Jim: I am not, and will not be, a user of Facebook. For me, and all the other Luddites on The List, could you give a clue as to what you found? (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 10:39 AM Subject: [Healeys] look at what we found while at Springthing > _http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=22911&id=100000209936860&saved#!/albu > m.php?aid=22911&id=100000209936860_ > (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=22911&id=100000209936860&saved#!/album .php?aid=22911&id=100000209936860) > > Jim Werner > Louisville, KY > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeyray at yahoo.com From blkbt7 at yahoo.com Sun May 16 14:17:35 2010 From: blkbt7 at yahoo.com (Bob Brown) Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 13:17:35 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] look at what we found while at Springthing In-Reply-To: <88688.37088.qm@web111403.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <88688.37088.qm@web111403.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <844335.36722.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> This is the text with the photos Jim has of the interesting find in KY: "This is a Austin Healey 100 BN2 that is owned by a 95 years young owner who bought the car in 1958 in China. The owner ran the CIA funded Air America Airline and this car was shipped to China. It was later updated with a 100-S engine and all the modifications that you see here. I respect the owners privacy and will not tell you where it is but for a Healey geek this is a cool car!" From tomfelts at windstream.net Sun May 16 14:36:45 2010 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts) Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 15:36:45 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] look at what we found while at Springthing In-Reply-To: <019c01caf526$588bcdc0$09a36940$@net> Message-ID: <20100516153645.GBB4P.1982240.root@ispmxfep13-z02> How in the world would you remember what all of them control? ---- John Sims wrote: ============= There are fewer on the space shuttle or a 747 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 Jwhlyadv at aol.com Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 1:40 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] look at what we found while at Springthing _http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=22911&id=100000209936860&saved#!/albu m.php?aid=22911&id=100000209936860_ (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=22911&id=100000209936860&saved#!/albu m.php?aid=22911&id=100000209936860) Jim Werner Louisville, KY _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ahbn6 at verizon.net _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tomfelts at windstream.net From 55healey at comcast.net Sun May 16 16:23:56 2010 From: 55healey at comcast.net (robert westcott) Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 15:23:56 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BN1 retainer clips Message-ID: Could someone send me a picture with dimensions or pdf of the triangular retainers that attach to the header rail of the hood for my BN1. I need them quickly for the ABFM at Vandusen Gardens next weekend. (no, the top will be down for the ride, I just want to have the new top correct.) Thanks, Rob From grday at btinternet.com Sun May 16 16:25:51 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 23:25:51 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Off Topic (sort of) References: <4BF01545.4010509@comcast.net> Message-ID: <6571B742EC9C42159A67FDB48A84135A@user8634b3d69b> Well, it was said in a General Motors 2006 Vauxhall Vectra there were 21 ECM/ECU's and that car wasn't over-endowed with smarts. Start looking at today's quality cars and I think you'll find 50 is exceeded already. Guy R Day ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Ewald" < To: "Bob Spidell" < Cc: "healeylist" Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 5:26 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Off Topic (sort of) > That article is so full of errors, it is a prime example of why computers > are better at some tasks than people > 50 to 100 control units in a luxury car? Name the year, make and model. > 10M lines of code in a car, 1/4 of what Windows has? With no video, and > the > audio limited to the key chime, the same request, year, make and model. > Three mile island a computer problem? Not according to Wiki "The > mechanical > failures were compounded by the initial failure of plant operators to > recognize the situation as a loss of coolant > accidentdue to > inadequate training" > bottom line, while the computers in cars are no where near perfect, they > are > no where near as bad as this idiot is making them out to be. > > On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 8:54 AM, Bob Spidell <> wrote: > >> Not a problem in our Healeys: >> >> >> http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2010/05/techview_cars_and_software_bugs >> >> -- >> ******************************************************************* From shop at justbrits.com Sun May 16 16:38:59 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 17:38:59 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] look at what we found while at Springthing In-Reply-To: <88688.37088.qm@web111403.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <88688.37088.qm@web111403.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4BF07403.3020901@justbrits.com> Ray, etal, I used the BOTTOM of the 2 links Jim "offered up" and it went directly to the pics ?!?!? No "sign-up", "password", nada -:) !! (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=22911&id=100000209936860&saved#!/album.php?aid=22911&id=100000209936860) Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the ..For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] From bspidell at comcast.net Sun May 16 16:57:07 2010 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 15:57:07 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Off Topic (sort of) In-Reply-To: <6571B742EC9C42159A67FDB48A84135A@user8634b3d69b> References: <4BF01545.4010509@comcast.net> <6571B742EC9C42159A67FDB48A84135A@user8634b3d69b> Message-ID: <4BF07843.20102@comcast.net> Having been an embedded/realtime programmer myself at one time, I can attest that otherwise proven software can iterate billions, even trillions of times then encounter a problem--deadlock, or a race condition--that will create havoc and completely escape replication or diagnosis. It has been alleged that some of the early Airbuses--the first commercial fly-by-wire aircraft--had a nasty habit of trying to fly themselves into the ground. We may yet find out that the one lost over the Atlantic recently had a sensor and/or computer glitch as contributing factor. I think the point is that as the vehicles become complex the potential for esoteric problems will increase. Of course, the most complex component--the pilot or driver--has repeatedly been proven highly fallible already. bs Guy R Day wrote: > Well, it was said in a General Motors 2006 Vauxhall Vectra there were > 21 ECM/ECU's and that car wasn't over-endowed with smarts. Start > looking at today's quality cars and I think you'll find 50 is exceeded > already. > > Guy R Day > > > > >> That article is so full of errors, it is a prime example of why >> computers >> are better at some tasks than people >> 50 to 100 control units in a luxury car? Name the year, make and model. >> 10M lines of code in a car, 1/4 of what Windows has? With no video, >> and the >> audio limited to the key chime, the same request, year, make and model. >> Three mile island a computer problem? Not according to Wiki "The >> mechanical >> failures were compounded by the initial failure of plant operators to >> recognize the situation as a loss of coolant >> accidentdue to >> inadequate training" >> bottom line, while the computers in cars are no where near perfect, >> they are >> no where near as bad as this idiot is making them out to be. >> >> On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 8:54 AM, Bob Spidell <> wrote: >> >>> Not a problem in our Healeys: >>> >>> >>> http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2010/05/techview_cars_and_software_bugs >>> >>> >>> -- >>> ******************************************************************* > > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From ampole at hotmail.com Sun May 16 17:43:28 2010 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 23:43:28 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] look at what we found while at Springthing In-Reply-To: <4BF07403.3020901@justbrits.com> References: <88688.37088.qm@web111403.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>, <4BF07403.3020901@justbrits.com> Message-ID: Ed you must have previously logged into facebook and its still in your history, both links bring up the log in page for me, as does your link as well cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us now From shop at justbrits.com Sun May 16 18:08:30 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 19:08:30 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] look at what we found while at Springthing In-Reply-To: References: <88688.37088.qm@web111403.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>, <4BF07403.3020901@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4BF088FE.9020901@justbrits.com> Lord knows WHEN, Andy...... << you must have previously logged into facebook >> I literally 'just' check because of a 'complaint' and there was a 'wall post' [id that right ??] from June of 2008 !!!! Tells ya what I 'think' of POS facebook -:) -:) -:) !!! Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the ..For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] From shop at justbrits.com Sun May 16 18:10:36 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 19:10:36 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] look at what we found while at Springthing In-Reply-To: References: <88688.37088.qm@web111403.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>, <4BF07403.3020901@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4BF0897C.1000004@justbrits.com> Ooops !! I wrote and: was a 'wall post' [id that right ??] from June of 2008 !!!! Dat's shoulda been IS !!! LOL !! Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the ..For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] From shop at justbrits.com Sun May 16 18:13:56 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 19:13:56 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Off Topic (sort of) In-Reply-To: <4BF07843.20102@comcast.net> References: <4BF01545.4010509@comcast.net> <6571B742EC9C42159A67FDB48A84135A@user8634b3d69b> <4BF07843.20102@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4BF08A44.4080702@justbrits.com> << Having been an embedded/realtime programmer myself at one time, >> Then Bob, you most likely agree with what another "writer" once told me -:) !!! "Every bug-proofed program STILL has 'bugs' !! " LMAO, but then again when I think about it....... Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the ..For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] From tomfelts at windstream.net Sun May 16 18:54:34 2010 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts) Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 19:54:34 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] look at what we found while at Springthing In-Reply-To: <4BF088FE.9020901@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <20100516195434.L347S.1987380.root@ispmxfep13-z02> I also had to log in to Facebook. tom ---- "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" wrote: ============= Lord knows WHEN, Andy...... << you must have previously logged into facebook >> I literally 'just' check because of a 'complaint' and there was a 'wall post' [id that right ??] from June of 2008 !!!! Tells ya what I 'think' of POS facebook -:) -:) -:) !!! Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the ..For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tomfelts at windstream.net From shop at justbrits.com Sun May 16 20:25:37 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 21:25:37 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Off Topic (sort of) In-Reply-To: References: <4BF01545.4010509@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4BF0A921.8040101@justbrits.com> << Name the year, make and model. 10M lines of code in a car, >> I also would like to know, Rick ?!?!? How many in the avg. new Volvo ??? Ooops, sorry -:). I 'know' there is NO 'average Volvo !! Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the ..For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun May 16 20:29:51 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 10:29:51 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] look at what we found while at Springthing In-Reply-To: <844335.36722.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <88688.37088.qm@web111403.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <844335.36722.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Well, I was wondering when and if this would show up on this list. I know the owner because my father this guy used to work together. The owner was an aircraft mechanic at Civil Air Transport under Claire Chennault, and later rose up to be the President of CAT. Technically speaking he wasn't president of Air America, but its precursor Civil Air Transport. You can see the aircraft mechanic in the owner based on what he did with his BN2! I actually didn't know he had a BN2 until my brother told me he was talking to him one day about 10 years ago and started talking about my BJ8. Civil Air Transport was technically both the Flag Carrier for the Republic of China and also 100% owned and operated by the CIA. So they had scheduled airline service during the day (my mom was a stew, where she met my dad), and by night they flew missions primarily against the communist Chinese (where dad did most of his flying, it didn't pay well, FYI). He wouldn't have shipped this car to China, but in fact the Republic of China. Of course old China hands call Taiwan "the ROC," so I can understand why he said what he said. My father joined CAT in 1949 and was eventually "let go" in 1975 from Air America. You name it during that period, he was probably there. He flew the last flight for the airline and was #1 on the seniority list when he was a political victim of the Church commission. The US govt. repaid his 30 years of service to country (he flew for the USAAC in the Pacific War prior to joining CAT/AAM) with no pension, and no benefits. I guess you can say I don't really have a whole lot of sympathy for people who bitch about what the government doesn't give them these days. Interestingly, Capt. Allen Pope (who was shot down in his B-26 in Indonesia in 1958 when he was flying as my dad's wingman) was a big E-type guy. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 4:17 AM, Bob Brown wrote: > This is the text with the photos Jim has of the interesting find in KY: > > "This is a Austin Healey 100 BN2 that is owned by a 95 years young owner > who bought the car in 1958 in China. The owner ran the CIA funded Air > America Airline and this car was shipped to China. It was later updated with > a 100-S engine and all the modifications that you see here. I respect the > owners privacy and will not tell you where it is but for a Healey geek this > is a cool car!" From gmandas at yahoo.com Sun May 16 21:02:44 2010 From: gmandas at yahoo.com (Greg Mandas) Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 20:02:44 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Transmission Tunnel Removal Message-ID: <617863.11597.qm@web56107.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Can someone lead me to a good set of docs on removing the transmission tunnel in a 65 BJ8? It's not so much the tunnel, it's the dash and center console I'm concerned with. They are loose and don't fit properly. Greg 65 BJ8 Sent from my phone so please excuse typos and brevity. From mark at bradakis.com Sun May 16 21:45:56 2010 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 21:45:56 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Off Topic (sort of) In-Reply-To: <4BF07843.20102@comcast.net> References: <4BF01545.4010509@comcast.net> <6571B742EC9C42159A67FDB48A84135A@user8634b3d69b> <4BF07843.20102@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4BF0BBF4.2070506@bradakis.com> > I think the point is that as the vehicles become complex the potential > for esoteric problems will increase. Open the pod bay doors, HAL. mjb. From britishcars at shaw.ca Sun May 16 21:45:26 2010 From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG) Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 20:45:26 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] hardtop mounting In-Reply-To: <30E7165BEFF44321BEBF3037D6DBD60C@ACM030> References: <30E7165BEFF44321BEBF3037D6DBD60C@ACM030> Message-ID: <009401caf573$633d0cf0$29b726d0$@ca> Hi Allen, Yes, there are right angle ali brackets that attach to the fibreglass hardtop. The brackets have slots in them that the J hooks go through and the Ali shaped nuts go on top. If you need a picture let me know. PS. Make sure that the Ali shaped nuts are the correct thread and bolt size for the j hooks....the ones that I got from Cape were not. For the record, I find Cape useless for product support. I bought a hardtop for them and couldn't get them to send me a picture of assembly. Paul -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of allen c miller jr Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 5:02 PM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] hardtop mounting I have purchased a nice set of J hooks, shaped aluminum nuts and a reinforcement backer from Cape Healey for my newly acquired hardtop. These pieces hold down the top just aft of the door. Problem is, as I hold the pieces in my hands, they make about as much sense as the bits to a trafficator did before I spent days putting one together. Can someone put me out of my misery with a photo of how these mounting hooks attach. there is obivously some sort of bracket that is not supplied that goes with the ensemble. i believe the parts were offered as repros of the BN4/BN7 hardtop factory clamps that hold down the top. my top is non-factory off a 100-4 (ca. 1960) but has a hole drilled in the areas where the mounts should go. I know this sounds like a Dear Abby from Clueless, but in this case I am truly clueless how to put this together. Thanks Allen Miller BN2/M _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/britishcars at shaw.ca From bspidell at comcast.net Sun May 16 22:06:25 2010 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 21:06:25 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Off Topic (sort of) In-Reply-To: <4BF0A921.8040101@justbrits.com> References: <4BF01545.4010509@comcast.net> <4BF0A921.8040101@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4BF0C0C1.9030206@comcast.net> The IEEE gets the last word: http://spectrum.ieee.org/green-tech/advanced-cars/this-car-runs-on-code bs Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > << Name the year, make and model. 10M lines of code in a car, >> > > I also would like to know, Rick ?!?!? > > How many in the avg. new Volvo ??? > > Ooops, sorry -:). I 'know' there is NO 'average Volvo !! > > Ed > > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From thehartnetts at earthlink.net Sun May 16 22:11:24 2010 From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett) Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 21:11:24 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Off Topic (sort of) In-Reply-To: References: <4BF01545.4010509@comcast.net> Message-ID: <02D3F224899F497F93BB8AAADE504046@LeonardPCPC> Coincidentally, the Sacramento Bee newspaper contained an article today by John Markoff, New York Times, "Cars' computers not hacker-proof, researchers warn". At this time I would have to consider it legitimate considering the capablilities of GM's OnStar system. Following are a few comments the article contained: "Automobiles, which will be increasingly connected to the Internet in the near future, could be vulnerable to hackers just as personal computers are now, two teams of computer scientists are warning in a paper to be presented this week. The scientists say that they were able to remotely control braking and other functions and that the car industry is running the risk of repeating the security mistakes of the PC industry. "We demonstrated the ability to adversarially control a wide range of automotive functions and completely ignore driver input - including disabling the brakes, selectively braking individual wheels on demand, stopping the engine, and so on"... ...He said the research teams were able to demonstrate their ability to circumvent a wide variety of systems critical to the safety of drivers and passengers...The reseachers were able to activate dozens of functions - almost all of them while the car was in motion...". (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Ewald" To: "Bob Spidell" Cc: "healeylist" Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 9:26 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Off Topic (sort of) > That article is so full of errors, it is a prime example of why computers > are better at some tasks than people From jim_leblanc at yahoo.com Sun May 16 22:40:28 2010 From: jim_leblanc at yahoo.com (Jim LeBlanc) Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 21:40:28 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Off Topic (sort of) In-Reply-To: <4BF0A921.8040101@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <961103.99852.qm@web53006.mail.re2.yahoo.com> I question the statistic of 10 million lines of code in a car. Industry average "bugs per line of code" (a little guesswork here as I have not studied these stats in some years) is about 1 per 10,000 lines. So at 10,000,000 lines of code we would expect about 1000 bugs. Of course GM and Ford and . . . . produce "bug free code" unlike Apple and Microsoft . . . 10M lines of code would cover something like Linux or Unix or Windows. Maybe these people are counting the operating system and then on top of that the lines of code required to manage the systems. Something is not right about this number, 10M lines of code. --- On Sun, 5/16/10, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: From: Shop at " Just Brits " Subject: Re: [Healeys] Off Topic (sort of) To: "healeylist" Date: Sunday, May 16, 2010, 7:25 PM << Name the year, make and model. 10M lines of code in a car, >> I also would like to know, Rick ?!?!? How many in the avg. new Volvo ??? Ooops, sorry -:). I 'know' there is NO 'average Volvo !! Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the ..For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jim_leblanc at yahoo.com From jim_leblanc at yahoo.com Sun May 16 22:47:44 2010 From: jim_leblanc at yahoo.com (Jim LeBlanc) Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 21:47:44 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] look at what we found while at Springthing In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <638909.34013.qm@web53005.mail.re2.yahoo.com> A little off thread here . . . Some cars need to be preserved in what I call "owner modified condition". This seems like one of those unique cars. The concours stuff is great. My car is maintained in concours condition. Yet there are some wonderful cars that have become a symbol of their owner. I vote this car is one of those unique cars. Then good luck to whomever gets to maintain all that clever stuff. A white lab coat might be required. Jim LeBlanc 1956 100-M --- On Sun, 5/16/10, Alan Seigrist wrote: From: Alan Seigrist Subject: Re: [Healeys] look at what we found while at Springthing To: "Bob Brown" Cc: "Healey Mail List" Date: Sunday, May 16, 2010, 7:29 PM Well, I was wondering when and if this would show up on this list. I know the owner because my father this guy used to work together. The owner was an aircraft mechanic at Civil Air Transport under Claire Chennault, and later rose up to be the President of CAT. Technically speaking he wasn't president of Air America, but its precursor Civil Air Transport. (clipped) From healeyron at yahoo.com Mon May 17 07:25:59 2010 From: healeyron at yahoo.com (Ron Mitchell) Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 06:25:59 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] look at what we found while at Springthing In-Reply-To: <4BF07403.3020901@justbrits.com> References: <88688.37088.qm@web111403.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <4BF07403.3020901@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <206542.62629.qm@web32901.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Don't know how you did it but when I click on the link it asks me to login or sign up? No free ride there. ________________________________ From: "Shop at " Just Brits "" To: 4 - Healeys Sent: Sun, May 16, 2010 6:38:59 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] look at what we found while at Springthing Ray, etal, I used the BOTTOM of the 2 links Jim "offered up" and it went directly to the pics ?!?!? No "sign-up", "password", nada -:) !! (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=22911&id=100000209936860&saved#!/album .php?aid=22911&id=100000209936860) Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the ..For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeyron at yahoo.com From dan at warner-associates.com Mon May 17 08:57:58 2010 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 09:57:58 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Redline leak In-Reply-To: <3B238142FD0B4DB1990F8064686C098C@Dell> Message-ID: AMHIK: I have been using teflon tape on my oil plug and rear end diff plug with no problems. By the way, the correct spelling is "DUH" not "DOH" Duh! -----Original Message----- From: AlanB [mailto:bluehealey at gmail.com] Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 4:03 PM To: 'Oudesluys'; 'Dan Stromquist' Cc: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: RE: [Healeys] Redline leak Unfortunately teflon (PTFE) tape dissolves in mineral oil. Doh! AMHIK _____________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \____1957-BN4____/ _______) (_________________________) http://tinyurl.com/bluehealey -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Oudesluys Sent: 14 May 2010 21:31 To: Dan Stromquist Cc: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Redline leak This would be teflon tape. No harm in trying if it is a tapered plug. It will not help with non tapered thread. Kees Oudesluijs NL Dan Stromquist wrote: > There is a white plastic latex? tape used by plumbers that works quite well. > Wrap it around the treads of your plug and tighten. > Dan From shop at justbrits.com Mon May 17 10:49:26 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 11:49:26 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Redline leak In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BF17396.2020505@justbrits.com> << I have been using teflon tape on my oil plug and rear end diff plug with no problems. >> Whilst so have I Dan, it IS important to point out that there ARE two [2] 'flavours' of it; one[1] IS dino product reactive [.99 at at all big box store as 'impulse item'] and the NON-reactive type [I find usually around $3/roll] !! The former WILL 'flake' and go to places internally & then 'clump' and thus give you possible expensive probs !! << By the way, the correct spelling is "DUH" not "DOH" >> Guess we all can tell just who the "Old Fuddy-duddy" that is NOT "current" with telly usage !! LOL !!! << Duh! >> Whilst THAT is 'acceptable', it does not necessarily 'fit' as far as application usage !!! DOH !!!! LMAO and I don't like Homer Simpson !!!! Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the ..For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] From stephen.white at wku.edu Mon May 17 12:03:31 2010 From: stephen.white at wku.edu (stephen white) Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 13:03:31 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Redline leak In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BF184F3.2080900@wku.edu> Actually the spelling is DOH. Made famous by homer simpson, DOH is different than DUH because DUH refers to knowledge, and DOH refers to consequences of an action. anyway - who cares? Dan Stromquist wrote: > AMHIK: > > I have been using teflon tape on my oil plug and rear end diff plug with no > problems. By the way, the correct spelling is "DUH" not "DOH" > Duh! > > -----Original Message----- > From: AlanB [mailto:bluehealey at gmail.com] > Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 4:03 PM > To: 'Oudesluys'; 'Dan Stromquist' > Cc: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: RE: [Healeys] Redline leak > > Unfortunately teflon (PTFE) tape dissolves in mineral oil. > Doh! > AMHIK > _____________________________________________ > (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) > (______ \____1957-BN4____/ _______) > (_________________________) > http://tinyurl.com/bluehealey > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Oudesluys > Sent: 14 May 2010 21:31 > To: Dan Stromquist > Cc: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Redline leak > > This would be teflon tape. No harm in trying if it is a tapered plug. It > will not help with non tapered thread. > Kees Oudesluijs > NL > > Dan Stromquist wrote: > >> There is a white plastic latex? tape used by plumbers that works quite >> > well. > >> Wrap it around the treads of your plug and tighten. >> Dan >> > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/stephen.white at wku.edu From bspidell at comcast.net Mon May 17 11:50:14 2010 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 17:50:14 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Redline leak In-Reply-To: <4BF17396.2020505@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <1324719213.20101401274118614695.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Actually, it's "D'OH," with emphasis on the "OH." Good info on the teflon, Ed. You have to figure it's grease-worthy, else it wouldn't be a good liner for frying pans. bs -------------------------------- Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA << I have been using teflon tape on my oil plug and rear end diff plug with no problems. >> Whilst so have I Dan, it IS important to point out that there ARE two [2] 'flavours' of it; one[1] IS dino product reactive [.99 at at all big box store as 'impulse item'] and the NON-reactive type [I find usually around $3/roll] !! The former WILL 'flake' and go to places internally & then 'clump' and thus give you possible expensive probs !! << By the way, the correct spelling is "DUH" not "DOH" >> Guess we all can tell just who the "Old Fuddy-duddy" that is NOT "current" with telly usage !! LOL !!! << Duh! >> Whilst THAT is 'acceptable', it does not necessarily 'fit' as far as application usage !!! DOH !!!! LMAO and I don't like Homer Simpson !!!! Ed From bluehealey at gmail.com Mon May 17 12:21:09 2010 From: bluehealey at gmail.com (Alan Bromfield) Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 19:21:09 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Redline leak In-Reply-To: <4BF17396.2020505@justbrits.com> References: <4BF17396.2020505@justbrits.com> Message-ID: Thanks Ed. Your 2 cents are much appreciated. I was feeling a bit 'got at' in there. I must have been using bog standard cheapo PTFE as it definitely dissolved. Also as a Brit my only exposure to 'Doh!' comes from Homer - as you say. Best On 17 May 2010 17:49, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > << I have been using teflon tape on my oil plug and rear end diff > plug with no problems. >> > > Whilst so have I Dan, it IS important to point out that > there ARE two [2] 'flavours' of it; one[1] IS dino product > reactive [.99 at at all big box store as 'impulse item'] and > the NON-reactive type [I find usually around $3/roll] !! > The former WILL 'flake' and go to places internally & > then 'clump' and thus give you possible expensive probs !! > > << By the way, the correct spelling is "DUH" not "DOH" >> > > Guess we all can tell just who the "Old Fuddy-duddy" that > is NOT "current" with telly usage !! LOL !!! > > << Duh! >> > > Whilst THAT is 'acceptable', it does not necessarily 'fit' > as far as application usage !!! > > DOH !!!! > > LMAO and I don't like Homer Simpson !!!! > > Ed > Please visit MY site at: > www.justbrits.com > [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the > ..For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/bluehealey at googlemail.com > -- ____________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield_______________) (_______\____1957-BN4____/________) (__tinyurl.com/bluehealey__) From gbrierton at hotmail.com Mon May 17 12:25:25 2010 From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton) Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 14:25:25 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Redline leak In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: DUH! for teenagers, DOH! for fans of Homer Simpson, GaryB -------------------------------------------------- From: "Dan Stromquist" Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 10:57 AM To: Subject: Re: [Healeys] Redline leak > AMHIK: > > I have been using teflon tape on my oil plug and rear end diff plug with > no > problems. By the way, the correct spelling is "DUH" not "DOH" > Duh! > > -----Original Message----- > From: AlanB [mailto:bluehealey at gmail.com] > Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 4:03 PM > To: 'Oudesluys'; 'Dan Stromquist' > Cc: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: RE: [Healeys] Redline leak > > Unfortunately teflon (PTFE) tape dissolves in mineral oil. > Doh! > AMHIK > _____________________________________________ > (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) > (______ \____1957-BN4____/ _______) > (_________________________) > http://tinyurl.com/bluehealey > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Oudesluys > Sent: 14 May 2010 21:31 > To: Dan Stromquist > Cc: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Redline leak > > This would be teflon tape. No harm in trying if it is a tapered plug. It > will not help with non tapered thread. > Kees Oudesluijs > NL > > Dan Stromquist wrote: >> There is a white plastic latex? tape used by plumbers that works quite > well. >> Wrap it around the treads of your plug and tighten. >> Dan > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/gbrierton at hotmail.com From insptwo at msn.com Mon May 17 15:32:12 2010 From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com) Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 17:32:12 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Redline leak In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: That is just plain silly! Everybody knows that a doh is a female deer. Bill BJ7 > From: gbrierton at hotmail.com > To: dan at warner-associates.com > Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 14:25:25 -0400 > CC: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Redline leak > > DUH! for teenagers, DOH! for fans of Homer Simpson, > GaryB From austin.healey at gmail.com Mon May 17 17:21:50 2010 From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock) Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 09:21:50 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Redline leak In-Reply-To: <4BF17396.2020505@justbrits.com> References: <4BF17396.2020505@justbrits.com> Message-ID: The big D'oh moment is that Redline is a synthetic oil, not a mineral oil... Sent from my iPhone On 18/05/2010, at 2:49 AM, "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" wrote: > << I have been using teflon tape on my oil plug and rear end diff > plug with no problems. >> > > Whilst so have I Dan, it IS important to point out that > there ARE two [2] 'flavours' of it; one[1] IS dino product > reactive [.99 at at all big box store as 'impulse item'] and > the NON-reactive type [I find usually around $3/roll] !! > The former WILL 'flake' and go to places internally & > then 'clump' and thus give you possible expensive probs !! > > << By the way, the correct spelling is "DUH" not "DOH" >> > > Guess we all can tell just who the "Old Fuddy-duddy" that > is NOT "current" with telly usage !! LOL !!! > > << Duh! >> > > Whilst THAT is 'acceptable', it does not necessarily 'fit' > as far as application usage From pennell at cox.net Mon May 17 18:10:20 2010 From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net) Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 20:10:20 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Redline leak In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20100517201020.VJGKY.413178.imail@eastrmwml47> No Bill. Doh is slang for cash or money. ---- insptwo at msn.com wrote: > That is just plain silly! Everybody knows that a doh is a female deer. > > Bill > > BJ7 > > > From: gbrierton at hotmail.com > > To: dan at warner-associates.com > > Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 14:25:25 -0400 > > CC: healeys at autox.team.net > > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Redline leak > > > > DUH! for teenagers, DOH! for fans of Homer Simpson, > > GaryB > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/pennell at cox.net From charlieoc at comcast.net Mon May 17 19:08:14 2010 From: charlieoc at comcast.net (Charlie O'Connors) Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 21:08:14 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed In-Reply-To: <005d01caf381$3e042430$ba0c6c90$@net> References: <005d01caf381$3e042430$ba0c6c90$@net> Message-ID: <012501caf626$985c81f0$c91585d0$@net> After all the advice I received this week, I now have a hat/helmet collection that matches my wife's shoe collection...... Charlie -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Charlie O'Connors Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 12:20 PM To: Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed Visited the Dermatologist for the first time to have some spots hit with liquid nitrogen and to get a lecture on driving my Austin Healey without having a hat on. The problem is, no matter what hat I try to wear while driving the Austin Healey, it blows off my head in no time. Has anyone discovered the perfect Austin Healey driving hat so that I can protect my balding head? Charlie O'Connors _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/charlieoc at comcast.net From shop at justbrits.com Mon May 17 20:39:37 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 21:39:37 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Fashion Advice Needed In-Reply-To: <012501caf626$985c81f0$c91585d0$@net> References: <005d01caf381$3e042430$ba0c6c90$@net> <012501caf626$985c81f0$c91585d0$@net> Message-ID: <4BF1FDE9.6070303@justbrits.com> << After all the advice I received this week, I now have a hat/helmet collection that matches my wife's shoe collection...... >> FANTASTIC marriage you have there, Charlie !! "Perfectly 'balanced' " !!! Anon !! From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Mon May 17 20:41:05 2010 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 22:41:05 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Marque May edition Message-ID: <000d01caf633$90d84ce0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> So much for that 3 minute skim May edition. Reid, when are you going to get the picture that most of us hourly wage Healey Marque recipients can't even begin to wrap our minds around these special interest car articles that you choose to waste 10 to 15 pages a year on, in OUR magazine. Surely you have enough articles from the common readers to fill up the monthly magazines that we can all relate to. Salt flats, deep pocket replicars with broken crankshafts, trips to Australia. I suppose its nice that a few chosen ones can afford these and have a need to do these things and thats fine. Go for it, but why do you need to spread it across half of the magazine that should be for everyone. Its boring and a waste. Lets get back to the tangible stuff like tech tips, personal restorations and do it yourself repairs. No, I certainly couldn't even come close to putting together a mag that is the quality of the Marque but maybe you should offer a special edition to those who really care about the "super dooper salt flat mobile" and offer it as just that , A Special Edition" offered to those that have an interest in such an elaborate undertaking. I did enjoy the one page that you gave to Norm Nock. I would have liked to have read and seen more. What a great Healey man. Can't wait till the June edition, Mark LaPierre From rchaskell at earthlink.net Mon May 17 20:41:57 2010 From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell) Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 22:41:57 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Le Mans Classic In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BF1FE75.5010302@earthlink.net> Listers, The poster is available from Tom's Import Toys - http://tomsimport.com/new/parts/parts.asp?sect=57&new=1 Bob Rinus Sinke wrote: > Members of the list, > Look at www.healeymeetslemans.nl to see or download a nice poster from the > Dutch Healey Competitions for the Le Mans Classic 2010. > Regards > Rinus Sinke > Primrose yellow AH 3000 MK I on poster. > > Rinus Sinke > Rijksweg Zuid 20 > 6031RL Nederweert > The Netherlands > 0031495632707 > 0031495585972 fax > 0031653196210 mob. > rinussinke at planet.nl From haywoodone at hotmail.com Mon May 17 20:46:51 2010 From: haywoodone at hotmail.com (George Haywood) Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 22:46:51 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Transmission Tunnel Removal In-Reply-To: <617863.11597.qm@web56107.mail.re3.yahoo.com> References: <617863.11597.qm@web56107.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Greg, This is not hard. Remove both your seats first by removing the nuts under the seat bottoms and lifting the seats out. Then remove the two screws at the rear of the arm rest (one on each side of the base of the arm rest frame on the tunnel) and lift the rest out by lifting the rear portion first. You will see a screw at the rear of the console to remove. Then there are two screws on each side of the front of the console going up into the bottom of the dash (by where your knees would be if sitting in the seats). Remove the shifter knob and now you may be able to pull back on the console kind of in a U motion to release two studs from a bracket that is beneath the flat portion of the console just in front of the gear shift hole. If this is not possible and you don't have a radio installed you will have to reach around in front of the console and loosen the nuts attaching the bracket to the console and then remove the console. If there is a radio then you will have to remove it probably first and then the bracket screws. Once you have the console out there are 8 screws holding the fiber glass tunnel to the floor. Remove those then lift the tunnel out to expose the tranny area. Oh, you have to remove the speedo cable from the rear of the speedo to completely take out the tranny cover as it slides through a grommet on top of the cover. Don't forget to have the speedo securing ring inside the cockpit before screwing the fiberglass tunnel back down or the speedo cable won't be able to be secured back in its place. This sounds like a lot but it only takes about 15 minutes or so to do. You can look in a Service Parts List book if you have one or in a Moss catalog to see all the parts I've mentioned to make it more clear. It would be a good idea to order a shop manual or the CD to refer to when working on your bj8. These things are a great aid as most things can be removed and replaced by the owners with just a basic standard tool set and some posidrive screw drivers. If you have time it will save you a ton of money and you'll learn some new words along the way. Take care, George Haywood '65 bj8 > From: gmandas at yahoo.com > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Transmission Tunnel Removal > >removing the transmission tunnel in a 65 BJ8? It's not so much the tunnel, it's the dash and center console I'm concerned with. Greg _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 From eyera3 at gmail.com Mon May 17 21:59:49 2010 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 20:59:49 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Marque May edition In-Reply-To: <000d01caf633$90d84ce0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> References: <000d01caf633$90d84ce0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: Tell me this was a joke right? I totally enjoy following the exploits of Healey enthusiast. I have seen both of Steve's cars and savor every word and photo of his adventure. I have waited over 35 years to put paint and interior on my car. So Im no rich guy, but Marsch restorations has built two amazing cars. I Erbs Sent from my iPod On May 17, 2010, at 7:41 PM, "Mark LaPierre" wrote: > So much for that 3 minute skim May edition. > > Reid, when are you going to get the picture that most of us hourly > wage > Healey Marque > recipients can't even begin to wrap our minds around these special > interest > car articles that > you choose to waste 10 to 15 pages a year on, in OUR magazine. > Surely you > have enough > articles from the common readers to fill up the monthly magazines > that we can > all relate to. > > Salt flats, deep pocket replicars with broken crankshafts, trips to > Australia. > I suppose its nice > that a few chosen ones can afford these and have a need to do these > things and > thats fine. > Go for it, but why do you need to spread it across half of the > magazine that > should be for everyone. Its boring and a waste. > > Lets get back to the tangible stuff like tech tips, personal > restorations and > do it yourself repairs. > > No, I certainly couldn't even come close to putting together a mag > that is the > quality of the Marque but maybe > you should offer a special edition to those who really care about > the "super > dooper salt flat mobile" and offer it > as just that , A Special Edition" offered to those that have an > interest in > such an elaborate undertaking. > > I did enjoy the one page that you gave to Norm Nock. I would have > liked to > have read and seen more. What a great Healey man. > > Can't wait till the June edition, > > Mark LaPierre > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/eyera3 at gmail.com From sbyers at ec.rr.com Tue May 18 08:08:58 2010 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 10:08:58 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Blue BJ8 carpet set for sale Message-ID: <007701caf693$a9274930$fb75db90$@rr.com> Hello, Healeyphiles - An acquaintance has a blue BJ8 carpet set for sale. I think it's unused and uninstalled, but does have some less-than-Concours features. These include a slight color difference between the gearbox cover piece and the carpets, and visible fasteners installed in the gearbox cover piece. Asking price is $200. Includes door seals, vinyl for the dash top, and additional bulk vinyl. Anyone who is interested can contact Steve McKee for more information and a photo: motormckee at hotmail.com I'm not vouching for anything, just passing on the word that might help the seller or anyone looking to get a deal on this stuff. Negotiations and satisfaction with the result are up to you. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA From warthodson at aol.com Tue May 18 08:42:55 2010 From: warthodson at aol.com (warthodson at aol.com) Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 10:42:55 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Marque May edition In-Reply-To: <000d01caf633$90d84ce0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> References: <000d01caf633$90d84ce0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <8CCC4AF891772DB-E08-B8E4@webmail-m028.sysops.aol.com> Mark, You are entitled to your opinion, but I doubt that you are not speaking for "most of us hourly wage....recipients". I enjoy the variety in Healey Marque. What would be boring for me would be the same subject repeated over & over again. Reid, Keep up the good work. Gary Hodson -----Original Message----- From: Mark LaPierre To: Reid Trummel ; healeys at Autox.Team.Net Sent: Mon, May 17, 2010 9:41 pm Subject: [Healeys] Healey Marque May edition So much for that 3 minute skim May edition. Reid, when are you going to get the picture that most of us hourly wage ealey Marque ecipients can't even begin to wrap our minds around these special interest ar articles that ou choose to waste 10 to 15 pages a year on, in OUR magazine. Surely you ave enough rticles from the common readers to fill up the monthly magazines that we can ll relate to. Salt flats, deep pocket replicars with broken crankshafts, trips to Australia. suppose its nice hat a few chosen ones can afford these and have a need to do these things and hats fine. o for it, but why do you need to spread it across half of the magazine that hould be for everyone. Its boring and a waste. Lets get back to the tangible stuff like tech tips, personal restorations and o it yourself repairs. No, I certainly couldn't even come close to putting together a mag that is the uality of the Marque but maybe ou should offer a special edition to those who really care about the "super ooper salt flat mobile" and offer it s just that , A Special Edition" offered to those that have an interest in uch an elaborate undertaking. I did enjoy the one page that you gave to Norm Nock. I would have liked to ave read and seen more. What a great Healey man. Can't wait till the June edition, Mark LaPierre ______________________________________________ ealeys at autox.team.net onate: http://www.team.net/donate.html uggested annual donation $12.75 rchive: http://www.team.net/archive orums: http://www.team.net/forums nsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/warthodson at aol.com From jpayne at ThorCon.net Tue May 18 09:30:37 2010 From: jpayne at ThorCon.net (Jonas Payne) Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 08:30:37 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Moma Instrument Restorations In-Reply-To: <4BF1FDE9.6070303@justbrits.com> References: <005d01caf381$3e042430$ba0c6c90$@net> <012501caf626$985c81f0$c91585d0$@net> <4BF1FDE9.6070303@justbrits.com> Message-ID: Several years ago, I had a set of Morgan Instruments restored at Moma in New Mexico. They did an absolutely beautiful job. I would like to send them another set from another Morgan, as well as my Healey, but have lost their contact information and can't seem to find them on the WEB. Are they still around? Does anybody have up to date contact information that would include an email address and telephone number? Jonas Payne Director of Preconstruction Thor Construction PH: (702) 269-2007 Fax: (702) 269-7095 Cell: (702) 358-5084 "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender to solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Thor Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this email." From javrugtman at htcnet.org Tue May 18 11:12:27 2010 From: javrugtman at htcnet.org (John Vrugtman) Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 13:12:27 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Moma Instrument Restorations In-Reply-To: References: <005d01caf381$3e042430$ba0c6c90$@net> <012501caf626$985c81f0$c91585d0$@net> <4BF1FDE9.6070303@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4BF2CA7B.3070005@htcnet.org> Margaret Lucas Mo Ma Manufacturing - instrument repair 13211 Second Street. NW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Ph (505) 766-6661 - Fax (505) 766-5419 momanm at aol.com On 5/18/2010 11:30 AM, Jonas Payne wrote: > Several years ago, I had a set of Morgan Instruments restored at Moma in New > Mexico. They did an absolutely beautiful job. > > I would like to send them another set from another Morgan, as well as my > Healey, but have lost their contact information and can't seem to find them on > the WEB. > > Are they still around? > > Does anybody have up to date contact information that would include an email > address and telephone number? > > Jonas Payne > Director of Preconstruction > Thor Construction > PH: (702) 269-2007 > Fax: (702) 269-7095 > Cell: (702) 358-5084 > > > "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the > use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have > received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 > and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender to > solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email > are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Thor > Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email > and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no > liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com Tue May 18 11:35:08 2010 From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins) Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 10:35:08 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Moma Instrument Restorations In-Reply-To: References: <005d01caf381$3e042430$ba0c6c90$@net>, <012501caf626$985c81f0$c91585d0$@net> <4BF1FDE9.6070303@justbrits.com>, Message-ID: try: tel 505 766 6661 email: momanm at aol.com 1321 Second St Albuquerque, NM 87102 I have not used them but had the address in my PC Richard of KY BN7 440 > From: jpayne at ThorCon.net > To: Healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 08:30:37 -0700 > Subject: [Healeys] Moma Instrument Restorations > > Several years ago, I had a set of Morgan Instruments restored at Moma in New > Mexico. They did an absolutely beautiful job. > > I would like to send them another set from another Morgan, as well as my > Healey, but have lost their contact information and can't seem to find them on > the WEB. > > Are they still around? > > Does anybody have up to date contact information that would include an email > address and telephone number? > > Jonas Payne > Director of Preconstruction > Thor Construction > PH: (702) 269-2007 > Fax: (702) 269-7095 > Cell: (702) 358-5084 > > > "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the > use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have > received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 > and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender to > solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email > are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Thor > Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email > and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no > liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this > email." > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 From sbyers at ec.rr.com Tue May 18 11:35:06 2010 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 13:35:06 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Moma Instrument Restorations In-Reply-To: References: <005d01caf381$3e042430$ba0c6c90$@net> <012501caf626$985c81f0$c91585d0$@net> <4BF1FDE9.6070303@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <00b901caf6b0$74f09000$5ed1b000$@rr.com> Mo-Ma 1321 Second Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87102-1440 Tel: (505) 766-6661 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 Jonas Payne Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 11:31 AM To: Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Moma Instrument Restorations Several years ago, I had a set of Morgan Instruments restored at Moma in New Mexico. They did an absolutely beautiful job. I would like to send them another set from another Morgan, as well as my Healey, but have lost their contact information and can't seem to find them on the WEB. Are they still around? Does anybody have up to date contact information that would include an email address and telephone number? Jonas Payne Director of Preconstruction Thor Construction PH: (702) 269-2007 Fax: (702) 269-7095 Cell: (702) 358-5084 From bighealey3k at aim.com Tue May 18 11:46:39 2010 From: bighealey3k at aim.com (bighealey3k at aim.com) Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 13:46:39 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Moma Instrument Restorations In-Reply-To: References: <005d01caf381$3e042430$ba0c6c90$@net><012501caf626$985c81f0$c91585d0$@net> <4BF1FDE9.6070303@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <8CCC4C93409CF05-FCC-925@webmail-d048.sysops.aol.com> Jomas, I found this on "switchboard.com" http://www.whitepages.com/5175/search/ReversePhone?full_phone=505-766-6661&lo caltime=survey Jim Lucas work 1321 2nd St NW Albuquerque, NM 87102-1440 (505) 766-6661 Job title: Owner Company: Moma Mfg Listing Details SPONSORED LINKS Get Background Info on Jim Lucas Search Our Database for Jim Lucas Social Network Info Found For Jim Lucas Jim Lucas's Personal Photos+Videos View Jim Lucas's Profile View Jim Lucas's Profile Mo Ma work 1321 Second St NW Albuquerque, NM 87102-1440 (505) 766-6661 Job title: unavailable Company: Mo Ma Larry 67 BJ8 -----Original Message----- From: Jonas Payne To: Healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Tue, May 18, 2010 11:30 am Subject: [Healeys] Moma Instrument Restorations Several years ago, I had a set of Morgan Instruments restored at Moma in New exico. They did an absolutely beautiful job. I would like to send them another set from another Morgan, as well as my ealey, but have lost their contact information and can't seem to find them on he WEB. Are they still around? Does anybody have up to date contact information that would include an email ddress and telephone number? Jonas Payne irector of Preconstruction hor Construction H: (702) 269-2007 ax: (702) 269-7095 ell: (702) 358-5084 This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the se of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have eceived this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 nd delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender to olicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email re solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Thor onstruction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email nd any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no iability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this mail." ______________________________________________ ealeys at autox.team.net onate: http://www.team.net/donate.html uggested annual donation $12.75 rchive: http://www.team.net/archive orums: http://www.team.net/forums nsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/bighealey3k at aim.com From pete_groh at yahoo.com Tue May 18 11:56:10 2010 From: pete_groh at yahoo.com (Pete Groh) Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 10:56:10 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Free listing for car clubs and vendor's - The Classic Car Datebase Message-ID: <984116.88768.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Want to pass on some information on a car related site. Was able to post my own web page off the site. I have also sent a copy of this referral to Mr Berson. Kind regards Pete Groh (KeyGuy) Ellicott City MD USA Saturday, January 9, 2010 11:50 AM From: "Robin L Berson" To: "Pete Groh" Hello Mr. Groh, Thank you for your inquiry. We have added British Car Keys to our Directory of Services. And, if you have a list of some of the British car clubs and vendors, I'd be happy to get that information. It may take some time before we are able to add foreign cars to the website, but we are definitely working in that direction. Best Regards, Robin Berson The Classic Car Database http://www.classiccardatabase.com/vendors.php Listed my site, search under name British car keys We are in the process of expanding the database to include more years and foreign as well as American automobiles.B Please direct your comments or suggestions to info at classiccardatabase.com. Tell us what you think! http://www.classiccardatabase.com/index.php From coudesluijs at chello.nl Tue May 18 12:47:48 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 20:47:48 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Moma Instrument Restorations In-Reply-To: References: <005d01caf381$3e042430$ba0c6c90$@net> <012501caf626$985c81f0$c91585d0$@net> <4BF1FDE9.6070303@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4BF2E0D4.2090501@chello.nl> Have a look at this! http://www.ply33.com/Repair/tempgauge Kees Oudesluijs NL Jonas Payne wrote: > Several years ago, I had a set of Morgan Instruments restored at Moma in New > Mexico. They did an absolutely beautiful job. > > I would like to send them another set from another Morgan, as well as my > Healey, but have lost their contact information and can't seem to find them on > the WEB. > > Are they still around? > > Does anybody have up to date contact information that would include an email > address and telephone number? > > Jonas Payne > Director of Preconstruction > Thor Construction > PH: (702) 269-2007 > Fax: (702) 269-7095 > Cell: (702) 358-5084 > > > "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the > use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have > received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 > and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender to > solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email > are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Thor > Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email > and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no > liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this > email." > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2881 - datum van uitgifte: 05/18/10 08:26:00 From ahbn6 at verizon.net Tue May 18 14:24:02 2010 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 16:24:02 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Moma Instrument Restorations In-Reply-To: <4BF2E0D4.2090501@chello.nl> References: <005d01caf381$3e042430$ba0c6c90$@net> <012501caf626$985c81f0$c91585d0$@net> <4BF1FDE9.6070303@justbrits.com> <4BF2E0D4.2090501@chello.nl> Message-ID: <00fb01caf6c8$0eb47500$2c1d5f00$@net> Seems a lot easier to just send it to MOMA 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 Oudesluys Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 2:48 PM To: Jonas Payne Cc: Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Moma Instrument Restorations Have a look at this! http://www.ply33.com/Repair/tempgauge Kees Oudesluijs NL Jonas Payne wrote: > Several years ago, I had a set of Morgan Instruments restored at Moma in New > Mexico. They did an absolutely beautiful job. > > I would like to send them another set from another Morgan, as well as my > Healey, but have lost their contact information and can't seem to find them on > the WEB. > > Are they still around? > > Does anybody have up to date contact information that would include an email > address and telephone number? > > Jonas Payne > Director of Preconstruction > Thor Construction > PH: (702) 269-2007 > Fax: (702) 269-7095 > Cell: (702) 358-5084 > > > "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the > use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have > received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 > and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender to > solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email > are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Thor > Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email > and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no > liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this > email." > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2881 - datum van uitgifte: 05/18/10 08:26:00 _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ahbn6 at verizon.net From rbender1 at berkshire.rr.com Tue May 18 15:39:24 2010 From: rbender1 at berkshire.rr.com (robert bender) Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 17:39:24 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Le Mans Classic Message-ID: <002a01caf6d2$95caee70$c160cb50$@rr.com> Does anybody know the dimensions of this poster? >Listers, > >The poster is available from Tom's Import Toys - >http://tomsimport.com/new/parts/parts.asp?sect=57 &new=1 > >Bob From shop at justbrits.com Tue May 18 15:43:58 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 16:43:58 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Moma Instrument Restorations In-Reply-To: <00fb01caf6c8$0eb47500$2c1d5f00$@net> References: <005d01caf381$3e042430$ba0c6c90$@net> <012501caf626$985c81f0$c91585d0$@net> <4BF1FDE9.6070303@justbrits.com> <4BF2E0D4.2090501@chello.nl> <00fb01caf6c8$0eb47500$2c1d5f00$@net> Message-ID: <4BF30A1E.1010903@justbrits.com> << Seems a lot easier to just send it to MOMA >> You mean "and KNOW it's repaired", John ?!?!? !!!! Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the ..For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] From rwil at sbcglobal.net Tue May 18 16:48:34 2010 From: rwil at sbcglobal.net (Roland Wilhelmy) Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 15:48:34 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Marque May edition In-Reply-To: <000d01caf633$90d84ce0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> References: <000d01caf633$90d84ce0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: Differences of opinion and preference are what make horse races and car magazines, I guess. Personally I like variety. Auto Restorer might suit Mark better. I subscribe to it, too. But HM should represent the interests of all AHCA members. -Roland On Mon, 17 May 2010 22:41:05 -0400, Mark wrote: ::So much for that 3 minute skim May edition. :: ::Reid, when are you going to get the picture that most of us hourly wage ::Healey Marque ::recipients can't even begin to wrap our minds around these special interest ::car articles that ::you choose to waste 10 to 15 pages a year on, in OUR magazine. Surely you ::have enough ::articles from the common readers to fill up the monthly magazines that we can ::all relate to. From BEAU2EVE at aol.com Tue May 18 17:15:39 2010 From: BEAU2EVE at aol.com (BEAU2EVE at aol.com) Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 19:15:39 EDT Subject: [Healeys] recent articals Message-ID: <91cd0.9305b0e.3924799b@aol.com> I could not agree more with Mark. Some of those articals are a waste of print sometimes. We need more articles on the average Joe's resto problems. The money and time spent on these cars are not in our world. Beau From healeyrick at yahoo.com Tue May 18 18:20:16 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 17:20:16 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Healey Marque May edition In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <939955.34766.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Being an editor is no easy task. You're pretty much dependent on whatever submissions you're sent or you can browbeat, cajole or guilt someone else to prepare. Then you've got to find a topic that hasn't been covered at least a hundred times in the publication of the club mag. Add in that some folks like the social side of Healeying, others are racers, some are restorers, a few are concours nuts and the rest of us are spinning wrenches in our home garage. I always look forward to the club mags every month. Not everything appeals to me, but there's always something in each one that is worth looking at. There's not much "news" to be reported in the Healey world these days, but the reproduction of the Bonneville cars and their return to the Salt certainly qualifies. I love reading anything regarding the competition Healeys. If you want to see something different, write it up and submit it. I'm sure Reid would be happy for any submission. Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Tue, 5/18/10, Roland Wilhelmy wrote: From: Roland Wilhelmy Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Marque May edition To: "'Austin Healey list'" Cc: "Reid Trummel" Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 6:48 PM Differences of opinion and preference are what make horse races and car magazines, I guess. Personally I like variety. Auto Restorer might suit Mark better. I subscribe to it, too. But HM should represent the interests of all AHCA members. -Roland On Mon, 17 May 2010 22:41:05 -0400, Mark wrote: ::So much for that 3 minute skim May edition. :: ::Reid, when are you going to get the picture that most of us hourly wage ::Healey Marque ::recipients can't even begin to wrap our minds around these special interest ::car articles that ::you choose to waste 10 to 15 pages a year on, in OUR magazine. Surely you ::have enough ::articles from the common readers to fill up the monthly magazines that we can ::all relate to. _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeyrick at yahoo.com From healeymnster at gmail.com Tue May 18 18:39:00 2010 From: healeymnster at gmail.com (Ed Townley) Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 18:39:00 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Marque May edition Message-ID: Mark: Your comments are the Bane of any volunteer's existence! As a long-term volunteer, including past chairman of board for the local credit union, chairman of the board of directors for the White sands Missile range historical foundation, current "prime minister" of the local Brit car club and organizer of the last three annual brit car days here in southern NM, I personally cringe when I hear your type of "Suggestion", usually beginning with a phrase such as "What YOU (emphasis added) need to do", or "Why didn't YOU..." if I am feeling charitable, I politely listen and thank the suggestor. If I am fed up with Strap Hangers, I generally turn the question back to the speaker with something like--great idea---When can I expect to see a first draft or implementing instructions, including who, what, where, how much and when? in this particular instance, WHY DON'T YOU write some tech articles, take some exciting local journeys, document them and turn them in to Reid for publication? Climbing down from soapbox, with hot button cooler, but still intact. Ed Townley Southern NM, USA From: Mark LaPierre To: Reid Trummel ; healeys at Autox.Team.Net Sent: Mon, May 17, 2010 9:41 pm Subject: [Healeys] Healey Marque May edition So much for that 3 minute skim May edition. Reid, when are you going to get the picture that most of us hourly wage ealey Marque ecipients can't even begin to wrap our minds around these special interest ar articles that ou choose to waste 10 to 15 pages a year on, in OUR magazine. Surely you ave enough rticles from the common readers to fill up the monthly magazines that we can ll relate to. Salt flats, deep pocket replicars with broken crankshafts, trips to Australia. suppose its nice hat a few chosen ones can afford these and have a need to do these things and hats fine. o for it, but why do you need to spread it across half of the magazine that hould be for everyone. Its boring and a waste. Lets get back to the tangible stuff like tech tips, personal restorations and o it yourself repairs. No, I certainly couldn't even come close to putting together a mag that is the uality of the Marque but maybe ou should offer a special edition to those who really care about the "super ooper salt flat mobile" and offer it s just that , A Special Edition" offered to those that have an interest in uch an elaborate undertaking. I did enjoy the one page that you gave to Norm Nock. I would have liked to ave read and seen more. What a great Healey man. Can't wait till the June edition, Mark LaPierre _____________________ From rchaskell at earthlink.net Tue May 18 18:47:37 2010 From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell) Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 20:47:37 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Le Mans Classic In-Reply-To: <002a01caf6d2$95caee70$c160cb50$@rr.com> References: <002a01caf6d2$95caee70$c160cb50$@rr.com> Message-ID: <4BF33529.3000609@earthlink.net> The previous posters were 59.5 cm tall by 42 cm wide. robert bender wrote: > Does anybody know the dimensions of this poster? > > > >> Listers, > > >> The poster is available from Tom's Import Toys - > >> http://tomsimport.com/new/parts/parts.asp?sect=57 > &new=1 > > >> Bob From tomfelts at windstream.net Tue May 18 19:16:23 2010 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts) Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 20:16:23 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] recent articals In-Reply-To: <91cd0.9305b0e.3924799b@aol.com> Message-ID: <20100518201623.11W7L.2045152.root@ispmxfep11-z02> I'm not personally all that attracted to this one article, but others may be. Diversity is a wonderful thing however. I feel there is a good bit of it in the HM and am thankful that we are not stuck on one or two topics. This publication has improved greatly in the last couple of years. Tom ---- BEAU2EVE at aol.com wrote: ============= I could not agree more with Mark. Some of those articals are a waste of print sometimes. We need more articles on the average Joe's resto problems. The money and time spent on these cars are not in our world. Beau _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tomfelts at windstream.net From gmandas at yahoo.com Tue May 18 19:19:35 2010 From: gmandas at yahoo.com (Greg Mandas) Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 18:19:35 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Transmission Tunnel Removal Message-ID: <800233.77655.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Thank you everyone who sent instructions. They were very helpful. The biggest help was in describing what SHOULD have been there. What WAS there was one lone screw holding the left side of the console to the dash. Next were the two screws holding the arm rest to the drive tunnel all the way in the back. In between every nut, screw and bracket is missing. Anyone have the bracket that mounts to the tunnel and secures the console, Moss part number NA? It's index number 143 on page 104 of the Spring 2010 Healey catalogue. Next best would be it's measurements. Greg 65 BJ8 --- On Sun, 5/16/10, Greg Mandas wrote: > From: Greg Mandas > Subject: Transmission Tunnel Removal > To: "healeys at autox.team.net" > Date: Sunday, May 16, 2010, 11:02 PM > Can someone lead me to a good set of > docs on removing the transmission tunnel in a 65 BJ8? It's > not so much the tunnel, it's the dash and center console I'm > concerned with. They are loose and don't fit properly. > > Greg > > 65 BJ8 > > Sent from my phone so please excuse typos and brevity. > > > > > From ahbn6 at verizon.net Tue May 18 19:30:30 2010 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 21:30:30 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Marque May edition In-Reply-To: <939955.34766.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <939955.34766.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <014401caf6f2$dec15090$9c43f1b0$@net> If you try to please everyone, you please no one. 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 HealeyRick Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 8:20 PM To: 'Austin Healey list'; Roland Wilhelmy Cc: Reid Trummel Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Marque May edition Being an editor is no easy task. You're pretty much dependent on whatever submissions you're sent or you can browbeat, cajole or guilt someone else to prepare. Then you've got to find a topic that hasn't been covered at least a hundred times in the publication of the club mag. Add in that some folks like the social side of Healeying, others are racers, some are restorers, a few are concours nuts and the rest of us are spinning wrenches in our home garage. I always look forward to the club mags every month. Not everything appeals to me, but there's always something in each one that is worth looking at. There's not much "news" to be reported in the Healey world these days, but the reproduction of the Bonneville cars and their return to the Salt certainly qualifies. I love reading anything regarding the competition Healeys. If you want to see something different, write it up and submit it. I'm sure Reid would be happy for any submission. Rick From rchaskell at earthlink.net Tue May 18 19:30:54 2010 From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell) Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 21:30:54 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] recent articals In-Reply-To: <91cd0.9305b0e.3924799b@aol.com> References: <91cd0.9305b0e.3924799b@aol.com> Message-ID: <4BF33F4E.3030406@earthlink.net> Please don't assume that you or Mark speak for all of us. While I can't afford such Healeys, a Porsche 917, or a McLaren M8; I still enjoy looking at and reading about them. I was able to go to Bonneville last year and see the Healeys run. A great experience. Reid Trummel was at SpringThing this past weekend. He made a couple of pitches for magazine material. If you want different content in the Healey Marque, then write an article and submit it. To expect every page of the magazine to be useful to every member of the club is a bit unreasonable. Bob BEAU2EVE at aol.com wrote: > I could not agree more with Mark. Some of those articals are a waste of > print sometimes. We need more articles on the average Joe's resto problems. > The money and time spent on these cars are not in our world. Beau > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/rchaskell at earthlink.net From mark at bradakis.com Tue May 18 19:35:57 2010 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 19:35:57 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] recent articals In-Reply-To: <91cd0.9305b0e.3924799b@aol.com> References: <91cd0.9305b0e.3924799b@aol.com> Message-ID: <4BF3407D.6070403@bradakis.com> Can you give us an outline of the "Average Joe" articles that you and Mark will be submitting for the next edition? mjb, former editor of many club newsletters. From healeyrick at yahoo.com Tue May 18 19:51:44 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 18:51:44 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Healey Marque May edition In-Reply-To: <014401caf6f2$dec15090$9c43f1b0$@net> Message-ID: <854423.15806.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com> John, If someone doesn't like the content of the club mags, they need to contribute. Write an article on their own. At the very least, let the editors know what kind of article you'd like to see. Editors are always looking for ideas, let them know what you want! Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Tue, 5/18/10, John Sims wrote: From: John Sims Subject: RE: [Healeys] Healey Marque May edition To: "'HealeyRick'" , "'Austin Healey list'" , "'Roland Wilhelmy'" Cc: "'Reid Trummel'" Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 9:30 PM If you try to please everyone, you please no one. 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 HealeyRick Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 8:20 PM To: 'Austin Healey list'; Roland Wilhelmy Cc: Reid Trummel Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Marque May edition Being an editor is no easy task. You're pretty much dependent on whatever submissions you're sent or you can browbeat, cajole or guilt someone else to prepare. Then you've got to find a topic that hasn't been covered at least a hundred times in the publication of the club mag. Add in that some folks like the social side of Healeying, others are racers, some are restorers, a few are concours nuts and the rest of us are spinning wrenches in our home garage. I always look forward to the club mags every month. Not everything appeals to me, but there's always something in each one that is worth looking at. There's not much "news" to be reported in the Healey world these days, but the reproduction of the Bonneville cars and their return to the Salt certainly qualifies. I love reading anything regarding the competition Healeys. If you want to see something different, write it up and submit it. I'm sure Reid would be happy for any submission. Rick From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au Tue May 18 19:54:57 2010 From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (Joe and Lenore Armour) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 11:54:57 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Who Are The Real Owners? Message-ID: <4BF344F1.4060101@illawarra.hotkey.net.au> Once upon a time there was a Mr. Healey (Donald ) in a shed with a few blokes in it and a lot of dreams. These dreams were turned into successful motor cars that set veryhigh standards of the day in the areas of; performance, innovation and were able to be tailored to the customers requirements. The bloke known as Donald became very successful in European motorsport,eg. first Englishman to succeed in thr Monte Carlo Rally, was an early member of the 200MPH Club etc. Along the way he so impressed C.E.O of an extremely large company about to be known as B.M.C. Note, he had already impressed the Man from Nash. Now this alliance with BMC allowed Donald and his Band of Merry Men to follow their dreams and what did we get? Cars made for exciting and unique activities, these cars were to be known as 'Works Healeys' ....... the Real Healeys. So if so far in your travels you have only reached the Austin/BMC bit , Good Luck to you and yours, some of us are off enjoying our dreams. I am told by Tony Ash that when Steve/David Pike did the 187mph in Australia all the big, blown V.8 guys rushed over to see why all the high performance bits were not protruding through the Healeys engine hood. There was only total shock when they saw a 1954 four cylinder Healey engine Good onya Donald for the Dream. I would like to know more. Member of 4 Healey Clubs with magazines. Joe Red One 1967-68 Blue One 1965 From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Tue May 18 20:25:15 2010 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com) Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 22:25:15 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] recent articals In-Reply-To: <20100518201623.11W7L.2045152.root@ispmxfep11-z02> References: <91cd0.9305b0e.3924799b@aol.com> <20100518201623.11W7L.2045152.root@ispmxfep11-z02> Message-ID: I for one enjoy getting a perspective on Healey history. I own both a small and big Healey and appreciate any articles about what it was like back when these cars were new. I also enjoy the do-it-yourself type articles. The concours articles give me something to shoot for during the restoration of my BN2. In the end, it won't be a trailer queen trophy winner, but the articles and pictures in Healey Marque certainly help to keep me focused on making my car a good representative of the marque. When something like the Bonneville trials are covered, it is a special event. A whole issue devoted to this certainly makes for a wonderful special edition to look back on years from now. It was only one issue, what's the beef? I am glad someone is doing this, even though I could not even afford one of the Dunlop disc wheels on this car, I can certainly appreciate someone that can afford it having the desire to re-create our favorite marque's glory years. He could have just as well bought a nice Audi R8 instead. We now have a museum quality replica that will be around for years to come that we can all appreciate. I for one think the price we pay for our yearly dues delivers my Healey fix in spades. It is one of the best values for the money I can think of for all the benefits that come with membership. I am connected to one of the greatest bunch of enthusiasts of any hobby I can think of. Heck, I could not do it any better, or at all for that matter. I for one look forward to every issue. I know that sooner or later a subject I am interested in will be in there. I learn something from many articles that may not have any direct bearing on my BN2 restoration. One issue devoted to a special event is not going to make me stop reading it. There is always next month. Just my opinion. Mike MacLean 56 BN2 60 AN5 On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 9:16 PM, Tom Felts wrote: > I'm not personally all that attracted to this one article, but others may > be. Diversity is a wonderful thing however. I feel there is a good bit of > it in the HM and am thankful that we are not stuck on one or two topics. > This publication has improved greatly in the last couple of years. > > Tom From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue May 18 20:29:23 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 10:29:23 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Marque May edition In-Reply-To: <000d01caf633$90d84ce0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> References: <000d01caf633$90d84ce0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: Mark - I definitely understand your sentiment and probably agree with the principle of it, but then again these types of suggestions I think are better submitted as a friendly suggestion rather than a public criticism. In my view, guys like Reid don't do what they do for money or fame, they do it because they are enthusiasts and are VOLUNTEERING to support our hobby. If you have a different view on what is being published, letting Reid know what you'd like to see with a nice "please" is probably more effective, or better yet submit your own tech tips for others to read. Sadly Norman Nock is no longer around to do the tech tips he used to always do, maybe someone out there will step in his shoes! Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 10:41 AM, Mark LaPierre wrote: > So much for that 3 minute skim May edition. > > Reid, when are you going to get the picture that most of us hourly wage > Healey Marque > recipients can't even begin to wrap our minds around these special interest > car articles that > you choose to waste 10 to 15 pages a year on, in OUR magazine. Surely you > have enough > articles from the common readers to fill up the monthly magazines that we > can > all relate to. > > Salt flats, deep pocket replicars with broken crankshafts, trips to > Australia. > I suppose its nice > that a few chosen ones can afford these and have a need to do these things > and > thats fine. > Go for it, but why do you need to spread it across half of the magazine > that > should be for everyone. Its boring and a waste. > > Lets get back to the tangible stuff like tech tips, personal restorations > and > do it yourself repairs. > > No, I certainly couldn't even come close to putting together a mag that is > the > quality of the Marque but maybe > you should offer a special edition to those who really care about the > "super > dooper salt flat mobile" and offer it > as just that , A Special Edition" offered to those that have an interest > in > such an elaborate undertaking. > > I did enjoy the one page that you gave to Norm Nock. I would have liked to > have read and seen more. What a great Healey man. > > Can't wait till the June edition, > > Mark LaPierre > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com From tahoehealey at hotmail.com Tue May 18 20:43:04 2010 From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn) Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 19:43:04 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Transmission Tunnel Removal In-Reply-To: <800233.77655.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com> References: <800233.77655.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I've lived with out that part for as long as I've owned the car. It wouldn't be hard to make but I haven't had a problem with out it. The counsel seems secure. However if you find a source I buy one. Richard Kahn _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccount&ocid=PID2832 6::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_4 From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue May 18 20:44:31 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 10:44:31 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] recent articals In-Reply-To: <4BF3407D.6070403@bradakis.com> References: <91cd0.9305b0e.3924799b@aol.com> <4BF3407D.6070403@bradakis.com> Message-ID: Mark - Quite possibly the most succinct, albeit wry posts I've seen on this list so far this year. Good excuse and reminder to donate to team.net. Since your post brought a smile to my face, I doubled the suggested donation to $25. Please keep the humor. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 9:35 AM, Mark J Bradakis wrote: > Can you give us an outline of the "Average Joe" articles that > you and Mark will be submitting for the next edition? > > mjb, former editor of many club newsletters. From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue May 18 21:24:55 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 11:24:55 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Transmission Tunnel Removal In-Reply-To: <800233.77655.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com> References: <800233.77655.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Greg - That bracket is more or less useless. If the dash and tunnel are properly configured and installed, you don't need that bracket, there will not be any console movement. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 9:19 AM, Greg Mandas wrote: > Thank you everyone who sent instructions. They were very helpful. > > The > biggest help was in describing what SHOULD have been there. What WAS there > was > one lone screw holding the left side of the console to the dash. Next were > the > two screws holding the arm rest to the drive tunnel all the way in the > back. > In between every nut, screw and bracket is missing. > > Anyone have the bracket > that mounts to the tunnel and secures the console, Moss part number NA? > It's > index number 143 on page 104 of the Spring 2010 Healey catalogue. Next > best > would be it's measurements. > > Greg > > 65 BJ8 From editor_reid at hotmail.com Tue May 18 21:58:21 2010 From: editor_reid at hotmail.com (Reid Trummel) Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 20:58:21 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Marque May edition - Response Part 1 Message-ID: [I'm sending my response to Mark LaPierre in two parts since it is apparently too large to be posted to the list in one message.] Hello Mark, Thanks for your message. I am always interested in member feedback on HEALEY MARQUE, and since 99+ percent of it is positive, I pay particular attention when someone is dissatisfied. (I think that this is the second complaint in my 4.5 years as editor.) I share your desire to print a variety that appeals to a broad spectrum of owners/members. It has always been my goal to include as many of the very kind of features you mention  tech tips, personal restorations and do it yourself repairs  as possible, but also to include other news of the Healey world with stories of special cars and events. As a club magazine editor, I can assure you that I welcome any and all Healey-related contributions and I do my very best to publish everything I receive (this is my first hint to you that I would welcome contributions from you about tech tips, personal restorations and do it yourself repairs and really anything Healey-related). Im sorry that you didnt enjoy the feature on the speed runs in Australia (nor, apparently, the story about the speed runs at Bonneville last fall). My take on the subject is that it was actually one of the very most exciting and interesting developments in the Healey world in a long time, and I have found that virtually all owners/members that I have encountered share my interest and excitement. I can also assure you that this feature did not displace other features. I publish virtually everything I receive, and so dedicating several pages to the Australia speed runs does not mean that you are going to miss anything else. In fact I am always, always on the lookout for more publishable material  finding suitable content is my biggest challenge  and the idea that Surely [I] have enough articles from the common readers to fill up the monthly magazines that we can all relate to is not true. It is a constant challenge to find such material (please consider this your second hint that I would welcome contributions from you about tech tips, personal restorations and do it yourself repairs and really anything Healey-related). _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3 From editor_reid at hotmail.com Tue May 18 22:01:17 2010 From: editor_reid at hotmail.com (Reid Trummel) Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 21:01:17 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Marque May edition - Response Part 2 Message-ID: Regarding the story of Norman Nocks passing, the story was provided to me by his son with the stipulation that not a word be changed. Likewise the three photos that were provided with it. We did our own layout, but the words and pictures were presented exactly as provided and as Normans son, David, wished. There was no more to publish on the subject, and in fact David stated that he did not want a larger feature. HEALEY MARQUE is published 11 times per year and each issue is comprised of 40 pages. Thats 440 pages of Healey material that I have to find or receive each year, and for a car that hasnt been made in several decades, and whose parent company no longer exists, frankly it aint easy. I wish that I were bombarded with Press Releases from the Donald Healey Motor Company and so many member contributions that I could never publish them all, but that just isnt the case. Let me repeat that I am definitely not canceling anything for the sake of making room for stories and photos of speed runs. I am keenly aware that HEALEY MARQUE belongs to the members and I am always anxious to publish material of wide interest  it is what I am all about as editor  but I can publish only what I can find or what arrives in my mail box, or email in-box, and so let me take this opportunity to invite you, and everyone reading this, to make this the year that you send me a contribution for publication. If you or anyone would like to receive the Contributor Guidelines, just drop me an email request and Ill be happy to provide them. Thanks again for your message. I look forward to including your byline and those of many others in the issues ahead. Best, RT _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au Wed May 19 02:38:35 2010 From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (Joe and Lenore Armour) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 18:38:35 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] JOES In-Reply-To: <4BF3407D.6070403@bradakis.com> References: <91cd0.9305b0e.3924799b@aol.com> <4BF3407D.6070403@bradakis.com> Message-ID: <4BF3A38B.2040702@illawarra.hotkey.net.au> Mark J Bradakis wrote: > Can you give us an outline of the "Average Joe" articles that > you and Mark will be submitting for the next edition? > > mjb, former editor of many club newsletters. > ______________________ > I have the greatest admiration, respect and gratitude for Mark's > efforts BUT I have spent years trying to stamp out and eliminate the view that there are; Sloppy Joes Crazy Joes or even Average Joes I can accept Cool Joes, especially if they own Healeys JOE From linwoodrose at mac.com Wed May 19 04:25:56 2010 From: linwoodrose at mac.com (Linwood H Rose) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 06:25:56 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Marque May edition - Response Part 2 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Reid, I look forward to receiving each and every copy of the Healey Marque. In my view you do a superb job as editor - in both content and design. As the editor of the Capital Area Austin-Healey Club on-line newsletter I am fully aware of the difficulty in encouraging contributions from the readers. We are extremely fortunate to have you in the editorial role. Thanks for all you do to benefit the marque! Sent from my iPad On May 19, 2010, at 12:01 AM, Reid Trummel wrote: > Regarding the story of Norman Nocks passing, the > story was provided to me by his son with the stipulation that not a word be > changed. Likewise the three photos that were > provided with it. We did our own layout, > but the words and pictures were presented exactly as provided and as Normans > son, David, wished. There was no more to > publish on the subject, and in fact David stated that he did not want a > larger > feature. > > > > HEALEY MARQUE is published 11 times per year and > each issue is comprised of 40 pages. Thats > 440 pages of Healey material that I have to find or receive each year, and > for > a car that hasnt been made in several decades, and whose parent company no > longer > exists, frankly it aint easy. I wish > that I were bombarded with Press Releases from the Donald Healey Motor Company > and > so many member contributions that I could never publish them all, but that > just > isnt the case. Let me repeat that I am > definitely not canceling anything for the sake of making room for stories and > photos of speed runs. > > > > I am keenly aware that HEALEY MARQUE belongs to the members > and I am always anxious to publish material of wide interest  it is what I > am > all about as editor  but I can publish only what I can find or what arrives > in > my mail box, or email in-box, and so let me take this opportunity to invite > you, and everyone reading this, to make this the year that you send me a > contribution > for publication. If you or anyone would > like to receive the Contributor Guidelines, just drop me an email request and > Ill > be happy to provide them. > > > > Thanks again for your message. I look forward to including your byline and > those of many others in the issues ahead. > > > > Best, > > RT > > > _________________________________________________________________ From tomfelts at windstream.net Wed May 19 06:06:08 2010 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 7:06:08 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] JOES In-Reply-To: <4BF3A38B.2040702@illawarra.hotkey.net.au> Message-ID: <20100519070608.PTIWD.2043290.root@ispmxfep14-z02> There's always "Joe the Plumber":):):) ---- Joe and Lenore Armour wrote: ============= Mark J Bradakis wrote: > Can you give us an outline of the "Average Joe" articles that > you and Mark will be submitting for the next edition? > > mjb, former editor of many club newsletters. > ______________________ > I have the greatest admiration, respect and gratitude for Mark's > efforts BUT I have spent years trying to stamp out and eliminate the view that there are; Sloppy Joes Crazy Joes or even Average Joes I can accept Cool Joes, especially if they own Healeys JOE _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tomfelts at windstream.net From ahbn6 at verizon.net Wed May 19 07:08:57 2010 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 09:08:57 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] JOES In-Reply-To: <20100519070608.PTIWD.2043290.root@ispmxfep14-z02> References: <4BF3A38B.2040702@illawarra.hotkey.net.au> <20100519070608.PTIWD.2043290.root@ispmxfep14-z02> Message-ID: <016c01caf754$71ace430$5506ac90$@net> And Joe Isuzu and Joe Sixpack 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 Tom Felts Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 8:06 AM To: Healey; Joe and Lenore Armour Subject: Re: [Healeys] JOES There's always "Joe the Plumber":):):) ---- Joe and Lenore Armour wrote: ============= Mark J Bradakis wrote: > Can you give us an outline of the "Average Joe" articles that > you and Mark will be submitting for the next edition? > > mjb, former editor of many club newsletters. > ______________________ > I have the greatest admiration, respect and gratitude for Mark's > efforts BUT I have spent years trying to stamp out and eliminate the view that there are; Sloppy Joes Crazy Joes or even Average Joes I can accept Cool Joes, especially if they own Healeys From frogeye at porterscustom.com Wed May 19 08:27:57 2010 From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 08:27:57 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Joe's Message-ID: <23E3F9FBB4054E19B102D29293FF557D@oscar> GI Joe and Jane too. frogeye at porterscustom.com Porter Customs 2909 Arno NE Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 505-352-1378 1954 BN2 1959 AN5 Porter Custom Bicycles cars: www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html gallery: http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff blog: http://porterbikes.com/ From medlabinc at msn.com Wed May 19 09:00:46 2010 From: medlabinc at msn.com (Dick Matson) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 08:00:46 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Healey Marque May edition - Response Part 1 Message-ID: Well said. Dick Matson / Bj8 ----- Original Message ----- From: Reid Trummel To: healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 8:58 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Marque May edition - Response Part 1 Hello Mark, Thanks for your message. I am always interested in member feedback on HEALEY MARQUE, and since 99+ percent of it is positive, I pay particular attention when someone is dissatisfied. (I think that this is the second complaint in my 4.5 years as editor.) I share your desire to print a variety that appeals to a broad spectrum of owners/members. It has always been my goal to include as many of the very kind of features you mention  tech tips, personal restorations and do it yourself repairs  as possible, but also to include other news of the Healey world with stories of special cars and events. As a club magazine editor, I can assure you that I welcome any and all Healey-related contributions and I do my very best to publish everything I receive (this is my first hint to you that I would welcome contributions from you about tech tips, personal restorations and do it yourself repairs and really anything Healey-related). Im sorry that you didnt enjoy the feature on the speed runs in Australia (nor, apparently, the story about the speed runs at Bonneville last fall). My take on the subject is that it was actually one of the very most exciting and interesting developments in the Healey world in a long time, and I have found that virtually all owners/members that I have encountered share my interest and excitement. I can also assure you that this feature did not displace other features. I publish virtually everything I receive, and so dedicating several pages to the Australia speed runs does not mean that you are going to miss anything else. In fact I am always, always on the lookout for more publishable material  finding suitable content is my biggest challenge  and the idea that Surely [I] have enough articles from the common readers to fill up the monthly magazines that we can all relate to is not true. It is a constant challenge to find such material (please consider this your second hint that I would welcome contributions from you about tech tips, personal restorations and do it yourself repairs and really anything Healey-related). From jstmorris at yahoo.com Wed May 19 10:33:08 2010 From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 09:33:08 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Moma Instrument Restorations Message-ID: <557056.93421.qm@web30301.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hello Jonas; According to my records, the email address was changed sometime in 2008. You may wish to try momanm at qwestoffice.net Mo-Ma Instrument Repair [USA] 1321 2nd St, NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102; c/o Margaret Lucas [worked for the LA, CA Healey factory distributor in the '60s] - considered to be one of the best PH (505) 766-6661 FAX (505) 766-5419 E-MAIL: momanm at aol.com momanm at qwestoffice.net [as of 2008-08-04] --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives On 5/18/2010 11:30 AM, Jonas Payne wrote: << Several years ago, I had a set of Morgan Instruments restored at Moma in New Mexico. They did an absolutely beautiful job. ...... Does anybody have up to date contact information that would include an email address and telephone number? >> From fogbro1 at comcast.net Wed May 19 10:46:28 2010 From: fogbro1 at comcast.net (Ed Woods) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 12:46:28 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [Mgs] LUCAS Technical Correspondence Course, 275pg textbook Message-ID: >From Barny Gaylord on the MG List: Subject: [Mgs] LUCAS Technical Correspondence Course, 275pg textbook > For anyone interested in the deepest workiings of Lucas electrics, I > have just posted on line a vintage 275 page text book titled > "Overseas Technical Correspondence Course" published by Lucas > Technical Service. This rare book was never released to the general > public, but was used to train dealer service personel via > correspondence school. See index web page here: > http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/books/lts_otcc.htm > > Barney Gaylord > 1958 MGA with an attitude > http://MGAguru.com From shop at justbrits.com Wed May 19 11:30:00 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 12:30:00 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Le Mans Classic In-Reply-To: <4BF1FE75.5010302@earthlink.net> References: <4BF1FE75.5010302@earthlink.net> Message-ID: <4BF42018.8040204@justbrits.com> Bob Haskell wrote and I....: Listers, The poster is available from Tom's Import Toys - http://tomsimport.com/new/parts/parts.asp?sect=57&new=1 Bob The somebody [sorry, lost the post] asked Does some know what the size is ??? Being curious myself -:), I ASKED Tom !!!! And Tom says: All ABFM posters are 11"X17"; Lemans posters are 16"X20" thanks, Tom Amazing what the SIMPLE and EASY 'task' of penning an eMail can do !!! Amazing, simply AMAZING !!! Ed PS: Since I am NOT buying one, I AM curious tho WHY anybody .........[especially if one IS looking at a poster & thinking of .........purchasing] couldn't do the same ?? Just LAZY, guess ?!? Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the ..For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] From Awgertoo at aol.com Wed May 19 11:54:30 2010 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 13:54:30 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [Mgs] LUCAS Technical Correspondence Course, 275pg textbook Message-ID: In a message dated 5/19/2010 1:34:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, fogbro1 at comcast.net writes: >From Barny Gaylord on the MG List ------------------------------------- Barney is the best and though his site is for MG's so much of the info is adaptable for our Healeys. I sure wish WE had a Barney! Best--Michael Oritt From mgcharlie at comcast.net Wed May 19 12:00:46 2010 From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 14:00:46 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] [MG-MGB] Fw: [Mgs] LUCAS Technical Correspondence Course, 275pg textbook In-Reply-To: <752539.35787.qm@web50908.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <752539.35787.qm@web50908.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4BF4274E.7010902@comcast.net> Click on the link below for a PDF of the Lucas Overseas Technical Course on Barney Gaylord's excellent MGA and other British car website. It appears to be from the early '50s because in the overdrive section it lists the A-H 100, but not the 100-6 or 3000. Looks like good thing to have available in the garage. Charlie > > > > > ----- Forwarded Message ---- > From: Barney Gaylord > To: mgs at autox.team.net > Sent: Wed, May 19, 2010 3:54:34 AM > Subject: [Mgs] LUCAS Technical Correspondence Course, 275pg textbook > > For anyone interested in the deepest workiings of Lucas electrics, I have just posted on line a vintage 275 page text book titled "Overseas Technical Correspondence Course" published by Lucas Technical Service. This rare book was never released to the general public, but was used to train dealer service personel via correspondence school. See index web page here: http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/books/lts_otcc.htm > > Barney Gaylord > 1958 MGA with an attitude > http://MGAguru.com > _______________________________________________ > > Mgs at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mgs/d_dibiase at yahoo.com > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MG-MGB/ > > <*> Your email settings: > Individual Email | Traditional > > <*> To change settings online go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MG-MGB/join > (Yahoo! 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Groups is subject to: > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] From mark at bradakis.com Wed May 19 12:20:06 2010 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 12:20:06 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] recent articals In-Reply-To: References: <91cd0.9305b0e.3924799b@aol.com> <4BF3407D.6070403@bradakis.com> Message-ID: <4BF42BD6.8070900@bradakis.com> Alan Seigrist wrote: > Mark - > > Quite possibly the most succinct, albeit wry posts I've seen on this > list so far this year. > > Good excuse and reminder to donate to team.net . > > Since your post brought a smile to my face, I doubled the suggested > donation to $25. > > Please keep the humor. > Thanks! Like a newsletter editor I always appreciate member contributions. mjb. From mark at bradakis.com Wed May 19 12:21:39 2010 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 12:21:39 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] JOES In-Reply-To: <4BF3A38B.2040702@illawarra.hotkey.net.au> References: <91cd0.9305b0e.3924799b@aol.com> <4BF3407D.6070403@bradakis.com> <4BF3A38B.2040702@illawarra.hotkey.net.au> Message-ID: <4BF42C33.30803@bradakis.com> In truth my middle name is Joe. And my little sister is Mary Jo. I wonder what kind of car I'd drive were my middle name George? mjb. From derek.c.job at gmail.com Wed May 19 12:51:22 2010 From: derek.c.job at gmail.com (Derek Job) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 20:51:22 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Le Mans Classic In-Reply-To: <4BF42018.8040204@justbrits.com> References: <4BF1FE75.5010302@earthlink.net> <4BF42018.8040204@justbrits.com> Message-ID: Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com Sorry, I'm too lazy On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 7:30 PM, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > Bob Haskell wrote and I....: > > > Listers, > > The poster is available from Tom's Import Toys - > http://tomsimport.com/new/parts/parts.asp?sect=57&new=1 > > Bob > > > The somebody [sorry, lost the post] asked > Does some know what the size is ??? > > Being curious myself -:), I ASKED Tom !!!! > > And Tom says: > > All ABFM posters are 11"X17"; Lemans posters are 16"X20" thanks, Tom > > > Amazing what the SIMPLE and EASY 'task' of penning > an eMail can do !!! Amazing, simply AMAZING !!! > > Ed > > PS: Since I am NOT buying one, I AM curious tho WHY anybody > .........[especially if one IS looking at a poster & thinking of > .........purchasing] couldn't do the same ?? Just LAZY, guess ?!? > Please visit MY site at: > www.justbrits.com > [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the > ..For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] > > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/derek.c.job at gmail.com From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Wed May 19 12:58:03 2010 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 14:58:03 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [Mgs] LUCAS Technical Correspondence Course, 275pg textbook In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: We do. John Sims. Mike MacLean 56 BN2 60 AN5 On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 1:54 PM, wrote: > In a message dated 5/19/2010 1:34:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > fogbro1 at comcast.net writes: > > >From Barny Gaylord on the MG List > > > ------------------------------------- > Barney is the best and though his site is for MG's so much of the info is > adaptable for our Healeys. > I sure wish WE had a Barney! > > Best--Michael Oritt > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/rrengineer at dslextreme.com From Awgertoo at aol.com Wed May 19 13:09:37 2010 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 15:09:37 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Oil Warning again with still greater peril! Message-ID: For those of you who are just getting over or still questioning the authenticity of the whole ZDDP scare now there is something new to be concerned about: According to an article in the May issue of "Victory Lane", a magazine addressed to the Vintage Racing community which is heavily populated with flat-tappet engines, API SN-ILSAC GF 5 oil will be going on the shelves in October, 2010 and will contain "viscosity modifiers" that will "help thin oil act thicker" in order to improve EPA-mandated gas mileage averages. The article states that this modification is accomplished by the addition of polymers and detergents that work in "low stress" situations but can be sheared in "high stress" use and that the polymers are designed to replace those old standbys of zinc, phosphorus and sulphur that were used to protect our engines. The article was written by Lake Speed Jr.of Joe Gibbs Oil so you may say that he does have a dog in the fight as JGO sells racing oils, etc. that are designed to deal with these issues, so please yell at Lake, not me. Let the flaming begin---Michael Oritt From hgmiller3 at qwest.net Wed May 19 13:12:04 2010 From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 14:12:04 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [Mgs] LUCAS Technical Correspondence Course, 275pg textbook In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <02c001caf787$2eed4df0$8cc7e9d0$@net> We do! John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com Both men do a great service to their makes. Herb Miller -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Awgertoo at aol.com Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 12:55 PM To: fogbro1 at comcast.net; Triumphs at autox.team.net; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: [Mgs] LUCAS Technical Correspondence Course, 275pg textbook In a message dated 5/19/2010 1:34:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, fogbro1 at comcast.net writes: >From Barny Gaylord on the MG List ------------------------------------- Barney is the best and though his site is for MG's so much of the info is adaptable for our Healeys. I sure wish WE had a Barney! Best--Michael Oritt _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/hgmiller3 at qwest.net From tomfelts at windstream.net Wed May 19 13:31:35 2010 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 14:31:35 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] JOES In-Reply-To: <4BF42C33.30803@bradakis.com> Message-ID: <20100519143135.PGTIU.2136945.root@ispmxfep10-z01> An XKE:) The list administrator for the E-Type list is named George:) ---- Mark J Bradakis wrote: ============= In truth my middle name is Joe. And my little sister is Mary Jo. I wonder what kind of car I'd drive were my middle name George? mjb. _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tomfelts at windstream.net From ahbn6 at verizon.net Wed May 19 13:47:22 2010 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 15:47:22 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [Mgs] LUCAS Technical Correspondence Course, 275pg textbook In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <01a401caf78c$1a220640$4e6612c0$@net> It is also on the Bulletins page on my site. http://www.healey6.com/bulletin.htm Each chapter is a separate PDF file. 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 Ed Woods Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 12:46 PM To: Triumphs at autox.team.net; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [Mgs] LUCAS Technical Correspondence Course, 275pg textbook >From Barny Gaylord on the MG List: Subject: [Mgs] LUCAS Technical Correspondence Course, 275pg textbook > For anyone interested in the deepest workiings of Lucas electrics, I > have just posted on line a vintage 275 page text book titled > "Overseas Technical Correspondence Course" published by Lucas > Technical Service. This rare book was never released to the general > public, but was used to train dealer service personel via > correspondence school. See index web page here: From jstmorris at yahoo.com Wed May 19 13:53:18 2010 From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 12:53:18 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [Mgs] LUCAS Technical Correspondence Course, 275pg textbook In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <145663.91790.qm@web30304.mail.mud.yahoo.com> This Lucas Technical Service "Overseas Technical Correspondence Course" book seems to be the same one that was provided to John Sims for his website by Alan Seigrist. It can be found at http://www.healey6.com/bulletin.htm --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --- On Wed, 5/19/10, Ed Woods wrote: From: Ed Woods Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [Mgs] LUCAS Technical Correspondence Course, 275pg textbook To: Triumphs at autox.team.net, healeys at autox.team.net Received: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 12:46 PM > From Barny Gaylord on the MG List: Subject: [Mgs] LUCAS Technical Correspondence Course, 275pg textbook For anyone interested in the deepest workiings of Lucas electrics, I have just posted on line a vintage 275 page text book titled "Overseas Technical Correspondence Course" published by Lucas Technical Service. This rare book was never released to the general public, but was used to train dealer service personel via correspondence school. See index web page here: http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/books/lts_otcc.htm Barney Gaylord 1958 MGA with an attitude http://MGAguru.com From robertlarson at att.net Wed May 19 14:01:02 2010 From: robertlarson at att.net (Bob) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 20:01:02 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [Mgs] LUCAS Technical Correspondence Course, 275pg textbook In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4D0E72E5.5050907@att.net> We SURE do. Equal to if not better!! Thanks John. I'll venture out on a limb here. if John can get permission it will be on his Healey site too, very shortly. If not at least I'll bet on a link to it. Bob On 5/19/2010 2:58 PM, rrengineer @dslextreme.com wrote: > We do. John Sims. > > Mike MacLean > 56 BN2 > 60 AN5 > > On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 1:54 PM, wrote: > > >> In a message dated 5/19/2010 1:34:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, >> fogbro1 at comcast.net writes: >> >> > From Barny Gaylord on the MG List >> >> >> ------------------------------------- >> Barney is the best and though his site is for MG's so much of the info is >> adaptable for our Healeys. >> I sure wish WE had a Barney! >> >> Best--Michael Oritt From jstmorris at yahoo.com Wed May 19 14:05:04 2010 From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 13:05:04 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [Mgs] LUCAS Technical Correspondence Course, 275pg textbook In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <743951.98971.qm@web30304.mail.mud.yahoo.com> And Larry Varley's website at: http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/index.html --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --- On Wed, 5/19/10, rrengineer @dslextreme.com wrote: From: rrengineer @dslextreme.com Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: [Mgs] LUCAS Technical Correspondence Course, 275pg textbook To: Awgertoo at aol.com Cc: Triumphs at autox.team.net, healeys at autox.team.net Received: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 2:58 PM We do. John Sims. Mike MacLean 56 BN2 60 AN5 On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 1:54 PM, wrote: In a message dated 5/19/2010 1:34:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, fogbro1 at comcast.net writes: << From Barny Gaylord on the MG List ...... >> ------------------------------------- Barney is the best and though his site is for MG's so much of the info is adaptable for our Healeys. I sure wish WE had a Barney! Best--Michael Oritt From neilandcustom at gmail.com Wed May 19 14:02:10 2010 From: neilandcustom at gmail.com (Neil Anderson) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 15:02:10 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [Mgs] LUCAS Technical Correspondence Course, 275pg textbook In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000001caf78e$2d824810$8886d830$@com> We did, Norman Nock just passed away. -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Awgertoo at aol.com Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 12:55 PM To: fogbro1 at comcast.net; Triumphs at autox.team.net; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: [Mgs] LUCAS Technical Correspondence Course, 275pg textbook In a message dated 5/19/2010 1:34:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, fogbro1 at comcast.net writes: >From Barny Gaylord on the MG List ------------------------------------- Barney is the best and though his site is for MG's so much of the info is adaptable for our Healeys. I sure wish WE had a Barney! Best--Michael Oritt _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/neilandcustom at gmail.com From qualitas.jack at gmail.com Wed May 19 14:10:40 2010 From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 15:10:40 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] LUCAS Technical Correspondence Course, Message-ID: Don't know what the fuss is about. Alan Seigrist posted a link on this list months ago. It was downloaded from there, and given to Barney by a member of the list. (Me) Thanks goes to Alan for sharing. This in no way meant to diminish Barney or his great website. In addition to having a great website, he is one of those knowledgeable folks who will * always* help with a problem. He is truly a treasure, Jack From eyera3 at gmail.com Wed May 19 14:23:09 2010 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 13:23:09 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] template for BJ8 clutch Message-ID: Hello all, I checked the archives, but could not locate any info: I will be converting my BT7 heavy duty clutch to the softer BJ8 setup. I'm looking for a template for relocating the pins/bolt holes on the BT7 flywheel. It is a lightened wheel, so I do not want to swap it out for a BJ 8 Thanks. If you have done this before, please reply with cautions and encouragement :) -- I Erbs Portland, OR _______ _______ (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) (_________________________) From mark at bradakis.com Wed May 19 16:20:55 2010 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 16:20:55 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [Mgs] LUCAS Technical Correspondence Course, 275pg textbook In-Reply-To: <4D0E72E5.5050907@att.net> References: <4D0E72E5.5050907@att.net> Message-ID: <4BF46447.7080307@bradakis.com> > I'll venture out on a limb here. if John can get permission it will be > on his Healey > site too, very shortly. If not at least I'll bet on a link to it. Actually it is already there, has been. As you may have noticed, this and some other discussions may be a bit fragmented. The Team.Net mail server is taking 30 - 45 minutes to get an incoming message sent back out to the lists. This delay can cause illogical breaks in the flow of a conversation. I'm looking into it, though what the server really needs is to be taken down and a whole new fresh OS loaded on, major software packages updated, etc. Not exactly a five minute hack. Maybe over Memorial Day weekend I'll set up the mailing lists and such on a temporary box, redo the main server and then transfer stuff back. My wife and I were not planning on going out of town then, so I can spend the first "official" summer weekend cooped up in my dank little basement command center. Just for grins, take a look at http://www.team.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=48 mjb. From healey.nut at gmail.com Wed May 19 16:19:24 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 06:19:24 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] template for BJ8 clutch In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: The bolt holes will be the same, only the pegs are different. Just purchase the BJ8 clutch cover and take it to your Machine shop and let them balance and do the peg work. No need for a template.... On 5/20/10, I Erbs wrote: > Hello all, > I checked the archives, but could not locate any info: > > I will be converting my BT7 heavy duty clutch to the softer BJ8 setup. I'm > looking for a template for relocating the pins/bolt holes on the BT7 > flywheel. It is a lightened wheel, so I do not want to swap it out for a BJ > 8 > Thanks. > If you have done this before, please reply with cautions and encouragement > :) > > > -- > I Erbs > Portland, OR > _______ _______ > (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) > (_________________________) > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From eyera3 at gmail.com Wed May 19 16:34:27 2010 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 15:34:27 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] template for BJ8 clutch In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: thanks On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 3:19 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > The bolt holes will be the same, only the pegs are different. > > Just purchase the BJ8 clutch cover and take it to your Machine shop > and let them balance and do the peg work. > > No need for a template.... > > On 5/20/10, I Erbs wrote: > > Hello all, > > I checked the archives, but could not locate any info: > > > > I will be converting my BT7 heavy duty clutch to the softer BJ8 setup. > I'm > > looking for a template for relocating the pins/bolt holes on the BT7 > > flywheel. It is a lightened wheel, so I do not want to swap it out for a > BJ > > 8 > > Thanks. > > If you have done this before, please reply with cautions and > encouragement > > :) > > > > > > -- > > I Erbs > > Portland, OR > > _______ _______ > > (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) > > (_________________________) > > _______________________________________________ > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > > > > -- > Sent from my mobile device > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 > -- I Erbs Portland, OR _______ _______ (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) (_________________________) From mark at bradakis.com Wed May 19 16:40:46 2010 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 16:40:46 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] LUCAS Technical Correspondence Course, 275pg textbook In-Reply-To: <4D0E72E5.5050907@att.net> References: <4D0E72E5.5050907@att.net> Message-ID: <4BF468EE.3020201@bradakis.com> Gee, Bob, you must be living in the FAST lane - your computer thinks it is already December 19th! mjb. From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au Wed May 19 16:52:36 2010 From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick) Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 08:52:36 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] JOES In-Reply-To: <20100519143135.PGTIU.2136945.root@ispmxfep10-z01> References: <4BF42C33.30803@bradakis.com> <20100519143135.PGTIU.2136945.root@ispmxfep10-z01> Message-ID: <3F6B02410E80C246B6B83165C250C21502BC5FB284@SLUGPEXMC02.central.det.win> G'day It appears that there are many closet Joes in Austin-Healey land. We should rise up and defeat this blatant discrimination. My middle name is Joseph, but Joe already knows that. Hoo Roo Patrick Joseph Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tom Felts Sent: Thursday, 20 May 2010 5:32 AM To: Mark J Bradakis; Healey Subject: Re: [Healeys] JOES An XKE:) The list administrator for the E-Type list is named George:) ---- Mark J Bradakis wrote: ============= In truth my middle name is Joe. And my little sister is Mary Jo. I wonder what kind of car I'd drive were my middle name George? mjb. _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tomfelts at windstream.net _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/patrick.quinn at det.nsw.edu.au ********************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain privileged information or confidential information or both. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it and notify the sender. ********************************************************************** From charlieoc at comcast.net Wed May 19 17:14:05 2010 From: charlieoc at comcast.net (Charlie O'Connors) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 19:14:05 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Dressing up the engine Message-ID: <000501caf7a8$fb1f0140$f15d03c0$@net> I want to dress up my engine with a chrome valve cover. Any suggestions as to what I should get? Charlie O'Connors From bighealey at astound.net Wed May 19 17:57:54 2010 From: bighealey at astound.net (John Soderling) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 16:57:54 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Marque May edition In-Reply-To: <000d01caf633$90d84ce0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> References: <000d01caf633$90d84ce0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: Reid, Mark LaPeirre doesn't speak for me and I don't believe he speaks for a majority of the AHCA member either. I find articles on Healey history, unique Healey cars, and special Healey people very interesting reading. I like the balance of articles you publish. Keep up the good work and thanks. Vrooom vrooom, John Soderling -------------------------------------------------- From: "Mark LaPierre" Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 7:41 PM To: "Reid Trummel" ; Subject: [Healeys] Healey Marque May edition > So much for that 3 minute skim May edition. > > Reid, when are you going to get the picture that most of us hourly wage > Healey Marque > recipients can't even begin to wrap our minds around these special > interest > car articles that > you choose to waste 10 to 15 pages a year on, in OUR magazine. Surely > you > have enough > articles from the common readers to fill up the monthly magazines that we > can > all relate to. > > Salt flats, deep pocket replicars with broken crankshafts, trips to > Australia. > I suppose its nice > that a few chosen ones can afford these and have a need to do these things > and > thats fine. > Go for it, but why do you need to spread it across half of the magazine > that > should be for everyone. Its boring and a waste. > > Lets get back to the tangible stuff like tech tips, personal restorations > and > do it yourself repairs. > > No, I certainly couldn't even come close to putting together a mag that is > the > quality of the Marque but maybe > you should offer a special edition to those who really care about the > "super > dooper salt flat mobile" and offer it > as just that , A Special Edition" offered to those that have an interest > in > such an elaborate undertaking. > > I did enjoy the one page that you gave to Norm Nock. I would have liked > to > have read and seen more. What a great Healey man. > > Can't wait till the June edition, > > Mark LaPierre > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/bighealey at astound.net From glemon at neb.rr.com Wed May 19 18:11:29 2010 From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 19:11:29 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Marque May edition In-Reply-To: References: <000d01caf633$90d84ce0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: I totally agree with Alan on this, everyone has their opinion, nothing wrong with that, probably much better ways than that used to express and communicate those opinions than how is was written and how it was sent. Also agree that Mark Bradakis is a funnny guy, I would laugh at his jokes even if he didn't have the power to permanently banish me to Healey cyber limbo, good to see him having some fun with the Healey list. I can vouch for Reid's statement that he will print most any submission, a couple years ago he printed my riveting article about incorporating your local club as a non-profit corporation--I was a little disappointed that I didn't see a groundswell of support for more articles like it in the recent discussion of Healey Marque suubject matter....... Greg Lemon From ATIGHTPROD at aol.com Wed May 19 18:24:36 2010 From: ATIGHTPROD at aol.com (ATIGHTPROD at aol.com) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 20:24:36 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Dressing up the engine Message-ID: Here's where I'd go: _http://www.healeyray.com/_ (http://www.healeyray.com/) Check 'em out, nice work, nice guy, fellow Healey owner and reasonable prices. NFI, but he is a friend. Steven Kingsbury BN1 #598 I n a message dated 5/19/2010 5:16:11 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, charlieoc at comcast.net writes: I want to dress up my engine with a chrome valve cover. Any suggestions as to what I should get? Charlie O'Connors _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/atightprod at aol.com From ahbn6 at verizon.net Wed May 19 18:38:00 2010 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 20:38:00 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Lucas Training Manual Message-ID: <01de01caf7b4$b3e12090$1ba361b0$@net> As a reminder, In addition to the Lucas Training Manual, I have other manuals such as the SU manual, Laycock de Normanville OD etc., etc as well as the Girling and British Wire catalogs. And, thanks to J. Scott Morris, most of the BMC and Austin service bulletins. More to come as I can find time to get them all on. All of these are on the Bulletin page. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com From e-wilkins at cox.net Wed May 19 18:46:21 2010 From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 17:46:21 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Dressing up the engine In-Reply-To: <000501caf7a8$fb1f0140$f15d03c0$@net> References: <000501caf7a8$fb1f0140$f15d03c0$@net> Message-ID: <012AD5DF-9A29-412F-A6F2-F7834C686A0E@cox.net> Not chrome. What you want are the cast alloy type. My car has the script version. There are more factory looking versions and finned style that look great, too. http://www.ewilkins.com/wilko/engine.htm Wilko san diego On May 19, 2010, at 4:14 PM, Charlie O'Connors wrote: > I want to dress up my engine with a chrome valve cover. Any > suggestions as > to what I should get? > > > > Charlie O'Connors > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/e-wilkins at cox.net From rkorn at simnet.is Wed May 19 18:53:51 2010 From: rkorn at simnet.is (Richard Korn) Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 00:53:51 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] JOES References: <4BF42C33.30803@bradakis.com><20100519143135.PGTIU.2136945.root@ispmxfep10-z01> <3F6B02410E80C246B6B83165C250C21502BC5FB284@SLUGPEXMC02.central.det.win> Message-ID: <911E83057E65497D8141A67E812D96FE@velad> Where would I be without Joe4s Garage!! Richard ----- Original Message ----- From: "Quinn, Patrick" To: "Tom Felts" ; "Mark J Bradakis" ; "Healey" Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 10:52 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] JOES > G'day > > It appears that there are many closet Joes in Austin-Healey land. We > should > rise up and defeat this blatant discrimination. > > My middle name is Joseph, but Joe already knows that. > > Hoo Roo > > Patrick Joseph Quinn > Sydney, Australia > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Tom Felts > Sent: Thursday, 20 May 2010 5:32 AM > To: Mark J Bradakis; Healey > Subject: Re: [Healeys] JOES > > An XKE:) The list administrator for the E-Type list is named George:) > > > ---- Mark J Bradakis wrote: > > ============= > In truth my middle name is Joe. And my little sister is Mary Jo. > I wonder what kind of car I'd drive were my middle name George? > > mjb. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tomfelts at windstream.net > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/patrick.quinn at det.nsw.edu.au > ********************************************************************** > This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain > privileged information or confidential information or both. If you > are not the intended recipient please delete it and notify the sender. > ********************************************************************** > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/rkorn at simnet.is From e-wilkins at cox.net Wed May 19 19:02:12 2010 From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 18:02:12 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Dressing up the engine In-Reply-To: <000501caf7a8$fb1f0140$f15d03c0$@net> References: <000501caf7a8$fb1f0140$f15d03c0$@net> Message-ID: <76AB54D4-EBA5-467A-83B7-B13931D867D5@cox.net> What you want are the cast alloy type. My car has the script version. There are more factory looking versions and finned style that look great, too. http://www.ewilkins.com/wilko/engine.htm Wilko san diego On May 19, 2010, at 4:14 PM, Charlie O'Connors wrote: > I want to dress up my engine with a chrome valve cover. Any > suggestions as > to what I should get? > > > > Charlie O'Connors > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/e-wilkins at cox.net From javrugtman at htcnet.org Wed May 19 19:08:28 2010 From: javrugtman at htcnet.org (John Vrugtman) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 21:08:28 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] LUCAS Technical Correspondence Course, 275pg textbook In-Reply-To: <4BF468EE.3020201@bradakis.com> References: <4D0E72E5.5050907@att.net> <4BF468EE.3020201@bradakis.com> Message-ID: <4BF48B8C.2000904@htcnet.org> GEE Mark, did you just wake up from a long sleep? In the past several years, I've heard from you about once a year, and that was for funds to continue the list. Now, you are on every other post!! Even about grass.! BTW, my wife mowes the grass around the shop. Even pictures of your shop! Looks like mine without the grass. OK, I'll donate something, just keep us entertained and connected. JAV BJ8s On 5/19/2010 6:40 PM, Mark J Bradakis wrote: _______________________________________________ > Gee, Bob, you must be living in the FAST lane - your computer > thinks it is already December 19th! > > mjb. From javrugtman at htcnet.org Wed May 19 19:09:55 2010 From: javrugtman at htcnet.org (John Vrugtman) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 21:09:55 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Dressing up the engine In-Reply-To: <000501caf7a8$fb1f0140$f15d03c0$@net> References: <000501caf7a8$fb1f0140$f15d03c0$@net> Message-ID: <4BF48BE3.40906@htcnet.org> Ray Juncal On 5/19/2010 7:14 PM, Charlie O'Connors wrote: > I want to dress up my engine with a chrome valve cover. Any suggestions as > to what I should get? > > > > Charlie O'Connors > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/javrugtman at htcnet.org From healey.nut at gmail.com Wed May 19 19:46:55 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 09:46:55 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Dressing up the engine In-Reply-To: <000501caf7a8$fb1f0140$f15d03c0$@net> References: <000501caf7a8$fb1f0140$f15d03c0$@net> Message-ID: Charlie - No one makes a chrome valve cover. If that's what you want, just chrome the one you have. The only ones available are the after-market polished aluminum ones. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 7:14 AM, Charlie O'Connors wrote: > I want to dress up my engine with a chrome valve cover. Any suggestions as > to what I should get? > > > > Charlie O'Connors > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com From bighealey3k at aim.com Wed May 19 19:47:01 2010 From: bighealey3k at aim.com (bighealey3k at aim.com) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 21:47:01 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] JOES In-Reply-To: <911E83057E65497D8141A67E812D96FE@velad> References: <4BF42C33.30803@bradakis.com><20100519143135.PGTIU.2136945.root@ispmxfep10-z01><3F6B02410E80C246B6B83165C250C21502BC5FB284@SLUGPEXMC02.central.det.win> <911E83057E65497D8141A67E812D96FE@velad> Message-ID: <8CCC5D579EF3764-1C4-39AB@webmail-d067.sysops.aol.com> Or were would we be with out a "Cup of Joe." Larry -----Original Message----- From: Richard Korn To: Quinn, Patrick ; Tom Felts ; Mark J Bradakis ; Healey Sent: Wed, May 19, 2010 8:53 pm Subject: Re: [Healeys] JOES Where would I be without Joe4s Garage!! Richard ----- Original Message ----- From: "Quinn, Patrick" To: "Tom Felts" ; "Mark J Bradakis" ; "Healey" Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 10:52 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] JOES > G'day > > It appears that there are many closet Joes in Austin-Healey land. We > should > rise up and defeat this blatant discrimination. > > My middle name is Joseph, but Joe already knows that. > > Hoo Roo > > Patrick Joseph Quinn > Sydney, Australia > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Tom Felts > Sent: Thursday, 20 May 2010 5:32 AM > To: Mark J Bradakis; Healey > Subject: Re: [Healeys] JOES > > An XKE:) The list administrator for the E-Type list is named George:) > > > ---- Mark J Bradakis wrote: > > ============= > In truth my middle name is Joe. And my little sister is Mary Jo. > I wonder what kind of car I'd drive were my middle name George? > > mjb. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tomfelts at windstream.net > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/patrick.quinn at det.nsw.edu.au > ********************************************************************** > This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain > privileged information or confidential information or both. If you > are not the intended recipient please delete it and notify the sender. > ********************************************************************** > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/rkorn at simnet.is _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/bighealey3k at aim.com From healey.nut at gmail.com Wed May 19 20:02:31 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 10:02:31 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [Mgs] LUCAS Technical Correspondence Course, 275pg textbook In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Ed - I'm glad to see this text book making onto Barney's website, which has always been an excellent source of information. I have the book on my shelf and I find myself referring to it probably at least once a month, it is very useful. I particularly find Sections 6, 8 and 9 to be very very helpful. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 12:46 AM, Ed Woods wrote: > From Barny Gaylord on the MG List: >> > > Subject: [Mgs] LUCAS Technical Correspondence Course, 275pg textbook > > > For anyone interested in the deepest workiings of Lucas electrics, I have >> just posted on line a vintage 275 page text book titled "Overseas Technical >> Correspondence Course" published by Lucas Technical Service. This rare book >> was never released to the general public, but was used to train dealer >> service personel via correspondence school. See index web page here: >> http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/books/lts_otcc.htm >> >> Barney Gaylord >> 1958 MGA with an attitude >> http://MGAguru.com >> > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com From healey.nut at gmail.com Wed May 19 20:05:39 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 10:05:39 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Lucas Training Manual In-Reply-To: <01de01caf7b4$b3e12090$1ba361b0$@net> References: <01de01caf7b4$b3e12090$1ba361b0$@net> Message-ID: John - A complete bolt reference list for the A90 Atlantic will be coming soon, with a corresponding conversion from old Austin Part Numbers to BSF and BA Fasteners. This will be useful for most early BN1 BN2 owners. Cheers! Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 8:38 AM, John Sims wrote: > As a reminder, In addition to the Lucas Training Manual, I have other > manuals such as the SU manual, Laycock de Normanville OD etc., etc as well > as the Girling and British Wire catalogs. And, thanks to J. Scott Morris, > most of the BMC and Austin service bulletins. More to come as I can find > time to get them all on. > > All of these are on the Bulletin page. > > John Sims, BN6 > Aberdeen, NJ > > http://www.healey6.com > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com From kags at shaw.ca Wed May 19 20:28:27 2010 From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 19:28:27 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] template for BJ8 clutch References: Message-ID: <9739F9000E3B482C9E0B240047DAA0B1@computer> Alan / Ira: Sorry to disagree - the BJ8 clutch uses a larger mounting bolt than the earlier one, and 3 dowels instead of 2. The fix is the same - take the flywheel and the clutch cover to a good machine shop - they'll figure it out for you. Done this a few times. Earl Kagna Victoria, B.C. BT7 tri-carb BJ8 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "I Erbs" ; "healey help" Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 3:19 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] template for BJ8 clutch The bolt holes will be the same, only the pegs are different. Just purchase the BJ8 clutch cover and take it to your Machine shop and let them balance and do the peg work. No need for a template.... On 5/20/10, I Erbs wrote: > Hello all, > I checked the archives, but could not locate any info: > > I will be converting my BT7 heavy duty clutch to the softer BJ8 setup. I'm > looking for a template for relocating the pins/bolt holes on the BT7 > flywheel. It is a lightened wheel, so I do not want to swap it out for a > BJ > 8 > Thanks. > If you have done this before, please reply with cautions and encouragement > :) > > > -- > I Erbs > Portland, OR From healey.nut at gmail.com Wed May 19 20:41:25 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 10:41:25 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] template for BJ8 clutch In-Reply-To: <9739F9000E3B482C9E0B240047DAA0B1@computer> References: <9739F9000E3B482C9E0B240047DAA0B1@computer> Message-ID: I actually am confused here because I think the early BJ8 and / or BJ7 clutch uses 2 pegs with the same bolt pattern as the later BJ8. Alan On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 10:28 AM, Earl Kagna wrote: > Alan / Ira: > > Sorry to disagree - the BJ8 clutch uses a larger mounting bolt than the > earlier one, and 3 dowels instead of 2. The fix is the same - take the > flywheel and the clutch cover to a good machine shop - they'll figure it > out > for you. > > Done this a few times. > > Earl Kagna > Victoria, B.C. > BT7 tri-carb > BJ8 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Alan Seigrist" > To: "I Erbs" ; "healey help" > Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 3:19 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] template for BJ8 clutch > > > The bolt holes will be the same, only the pegs are different. > > Just purchase the BJ8 clutch cover and take it to your Machine shop > and let them balance and do the peg work. > > No need for a template.... > > On 5/20/10, I Erbs wrote: > > Hello all, > > I checked the archives, but could not locate any info: > > > > I will be converting my BT7 heavy duty clutch to the softer BJ8 setup. > I'm > > looking for a template for relocating the pins/bolt holes on the BT7 > > flywheel. It is a lightened wheel, so I do not want to swap it out for a > > BJ > > 8 > > Thanks. > > If you have done this before, please reply with cautions and > encouragement > > :) > > > > > > -- > > I Erbs > > Portland, OR From kags at shaw.ca Wed May 19 21:45:07 2010 From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 20:45:07 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] template for BJ8 clutch References: <9739F9000E3B482C9E0B240047DAA0B1@computer> Message-ID: Alan: As far as I can tell from the literature that I have, the change to the diaphragm clutch was made late in the BJ7 production and ran right to the end of BJ8 production - with the corresponding change to the flywheel drillings. They did fiddle around with a couple of sizes of disc - 9 1/2", 9" - today's replacements seem to measure up at around 9 1/4". In any case, the problem for Ira remains the same: the flywheel will have to be re-dowelled, and the flywheel bolt holes will have to be enlarged because of the configuration of the diaphragm (BJ8) clutch - no big problem for any competent machine shop. It's a change that is well worth it in my opinion - I did it to my tri-carb many years ago (although I used a BJ8 flywheel lightened by Bill Bolton, rather than reconfiguring the original). It's simply a much better clutch. Cheers, --- Earl ----- Original Message ----- From: Alan Seigrist To: Earl Kagna Cc: I Erbs ; Healey List Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 7:41 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] template for BJ8 clutch I actually am confused here because I think the early BJ8 and / or BJ7 clutch uses 2 pegs with the same bolt pattern as the later BJ8. Alan On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 10:28 AM, Earl Kagna wrote: Alan / Ira: Sorry to disagree - the BJ8 clutch uses a larger mounting bolt than the earlier one, and 3 dowels instead of 2. The fix is the same - take the flywheel and the clutch cover to a good machine shop - they'll figure it out for you. Done this a few times. Earl Kagna Victoria, B.C. BT7 tri-carb BJ8 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "I Erbs" ; "healey help" Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 3:19 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] template for BJ8 clutch The bolt holes will be the same, only the pegs are different. Just purchase the BJ8 clutch cover and take it to your Machine shop and let them balance and do the peg work. No need for a template.... On 5/20/10, I Erbs wrote: > Hello all, > I checked the archives, but could not locate any info: > > I will be converting my BT7 heavy duty clutch to the softer BJ8 setup. I'm > looking for a template for relocating the pins/bolt holes on the BT7 > flywheel. It is a lightened wheel, so I do not want to swap it out for a > BJ > 8 > Thanks. > If you have done this before, please reply with cautions and encouragement > :) > > > -- > I Erbs > Portland, OR From eyera3 at gmail.com Wed May 19 21:58:18 2010 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 20:58:18 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] template for BJ8 clutch In-Reply-To: References: <9739F9000E3B482C9E0B240047DAA0B1@computer> Message-ID: Thanks. I want to keep my lightened BT7 flywheel Udo mentioned a possible issue with hitting the BT7 bell housing. Anyone else experience this? I Erbs Sent from my iPod On May 19, 2010, at 8:45 PM, "Earl Kagna" wrote: > Alan: > > As far as I can tell from the literature that I have, the change to > the diaphragm clutch was made late in the BJ7 production and ran > right to the end of BJ8 production - with the corresponding change > to the flywheel drillings. They did fiddle around with a couple of > sizes of disc - 9 1/2", 9" - today's replacements seem to measure up > at around 9 1/4". > > In any case, the problem for Ira remains the same: the flywheel will > have to be re-dowelled, and the flywheel bolt holes will have to be > enlarged because of the configuration of the diaphragm (BJ8) clutch > - no big problem for any competent machine shop. > > It's a change that is well worth it in my opinion - I did it to my > tri-carb many years ago (although I used a BJ8 flywheel lightened by > Bill Bolton, rather than reconfiguring the original). It's simply a > much better clutch. > > Cheers, --- Earl > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Alan Seigrist > To: Earl Kagna > Cc: I Erbs ; Healey List > Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 7:41 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] template for BJ8 clutch > > I actually am confused here because I think the early BJ8 and / or > BJ7 clutch uses 2 pegs with the same bolt pattern as the later BJ8. > > Alan > > > > On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 10:28 AM, Earl Kagna wrote: > Alan / Ira: > > Sorry to disagree - the BJ8 clutch uses a larger mounting bolt than > the > earlier one, and 3 dowels instead of 2. The fix is the same - take > the > flywheel and the clutch cover to a good machine shop - they'll > figure it out > for you. > > Done this a few times. > > Earl Kagna > Victoria, B.C. > BT7 tri-carb > BJ8 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Alan Seigrist" > To: "I Erbs" ; "healey help" > > Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 3:19 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] template for BJ8 clutch > > > The bolt holes will be the same, only the pegs are different. > > Just purchase the BJ8 clutch cover and take it to your Machine shop > and let them balance and do the peg work. > > No need for a template.... > > On 5/20/10, I Erbs wrote: > > Hello all, > > I checked the archives, but could not locate any info: > > > > I will be converting my BT7 heavy duty clutch to the softer BJ8 > setup. I'm > > looking for a template for relocating the pins/bolt holes on the BT7 > > flywheel. It is a lightened wheel, so I do not want to swap it out > for a > > BJ > > 8 > > Thanks. > > If you have done this before, please reply with cautions and > encouragement > > :) > > > > > > -- > > I Erbs > > Portland, OR From healey.nut at gmail.com Wed May 19 22:26:37 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 12:26:37 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] template for BJ8 clutch In-Reply-To: References: <9739F9000E3B482C9E0B240047DAA0B1@computer> Message-ID: Agreed, no problems at all. the only problem is fitting the BJ8 clutch to the BN1, which has a different gearbox. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 12:08 PM, Earl Kagna wrote: > No problem on my BT7 Ira, nor have I ever heard of anyone else having > that problem. > > Earl From healey.nut at gmail.com Wed May 19 22:27:59 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 12:27:59 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] template for BJ8 clutch In-Reply-To: References: <9739F9000E3B482C9E0B240047DAA0B1@computer> Message-ID: Yes, I have an early BJ8, with the bigger clutch, the pegs did vary... I had to repeg a few years ago when my clutch wore out. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 11:45 AM, Earl Kagna wrote: > Alan: > > As far as I can tell from the literature that I have, the change to the > diaphragm clutch was made late in the BJ7 production and ran right to the > end of BJ8 production - with the corresponding change to the flywheel > drillings. They did fiddle around with a couple of sizes of disc - 9 1/2", > 9" - today's replacements seem to measure up at around 9 1/4". > > In any case, the problem for Ira remains the same: the flywheel will have > to be re-dowelled, and the flywheel bolt holes will have to be enlarged > because of the configuration of the diaphragm (BJ8) clutch - no big problem > for any competent machine shop. > > It's a change that is well worth it in my opinion - I did it to my tri-carb > many years ago (although I used a BJ8 flywheel lightened by Bill Bolton, > rather than reconfiguring the original). It's simply a much better clutch. > > Cheers, --- Earl From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com Thu May 20 01:30:36 2010 From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com) Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 09:30:36 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Clutch Dowel Bolts In-Reply-To: <9739F9000E3B482C9E0B240047DAA0B1@computer> References: <9739F9000E3B482C9E0B240047DAA0B1@computer> Message-ID: <50CCFFD1B9C6424389383F7A13A03446011A7565FFD4@HE101451.emea1.cds.t-internal.com> Coming to Dowel Bolts, is there any supplier for these bolts? Where can I get a set for a 3000 MK2, MK3 or 100? Many thanks. Josef Eckert Konigswinter/Germany -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Earl Kagna Gesendet: Donnerstag, 20. Mai 2010 04:28 An: Alan Seigrist; I Erbs; Healey List Betreff: Re: [Healeys] template for BJ8 clutch Alan / Ira: Sorry to disagree - the BJ8 clutch uses a larger mounting bolt than the earlier one, and 3 dowels instead of 2. The fix is the same - take the flywheel and the clutch cover to a good machine shop - they'll figure it out for you. Done this a few times. Earl Kagna Victoria, B.C. BT7 tri-carb BJ8 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "I Erbs" ; "healey help" Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 3:19 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] template for BJ8 clutch The bolt holes will be the same, only the pegs are different. Just purchase the BJ8 clutch cover and take it to your Machine shop and let them balance and do the peg work. No need for a template.... On 5/20/10, I Erbs wrote: From dwflagg at juno.com Thu May 20 05:51:54 2010 From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg at juno.com) Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 07:51:54 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Dressing up the engine Message-ID: <20100520.045212.956.68483@mailpop05.dca.untd.com> Charlie, If you are referring to the BN1, I believe that factory offered a chromed rocker cover as an option. I have seen them occasionally on eBay. As Alan points out you can have the stock cover chromed, as this was the same as the factory option. They may have offered it on an exchange basis also. Doug > Charlie - > > No one makes a chrome valve cover. If that's what you want, just > chrome the > one you have. > > The only ones available are the after-market polished aluminum > ones. > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 > > > On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 7:14 AM, Charlie O'Connors > wrote: > > > I want to dress up my engine with a chrome valve cover. Any > suggestions as > > to what I should get? > > > > > > > > Charlie O'Connors > > _______________________________________________ > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/dwflagg at juno.com > ____________________________________________________________ Penny Stock Jumping 2000% Sign up to the #1 voted penny stock newsletter for free today! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4bf5227fa967b2557st04duc From Awgertoo at aol.com Thu May 20 06:40:46 2010 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 08:40:46 EDT Subject: [Healeys] template for BJ8 clutch Message-ID: <281f0.3b3a47b2.392687ce@aol.com> Earl-- Absolutely worthwhile doing. I have a BJ8 clutch on my 100 and my wife's BN7 still has a spring-clutch. The difference between the two in terms of pedal effort, precision, etc. is very considerable and I would recommend this upgrade to anyone. Best--Michael Oritt ---------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 5/20/2010 12:39:15 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kags at shaw.ca writes: In any case, the problem for Ira remains the same: the flywheel will have to be re-dowelled, and the flywheel bolt holes will have to be enlarged because of the configuration of the diaphragm (BJ8) clutch - no big problem for any competent machine shop. It's a change that is well worth it in my opinion From Awgertoo at aol.com Thu May 20 06:46:59 2010 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 08:46:59 EDT Subject: [Healeys] template for BJ8 clutch Message-ID: <287bc.6e12ffe6.39268943@aol.com> In a message dated 5/20/2010 1:22:31 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, healey.nut at gmail.com writes: Agreed, no problems at all. the only problem is fitting the BJ8 clutch to the BN1, which has a different gearbox. ------------------------------------------- Alan-- I did it successfully to my BN1, but of course that was with a Smitty's bellhousing,.and as Gilda Radner's "Church Lady" character used top say: "Oh, that's different!".... Best--Michael Oritt From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Thu May 20 06:57:49 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 12:57:49 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] JOES In-Reply-To: <911E83057E65497D8141A67E812D96FE@velad> References: <4BF42C33.30803@bradakis.com><20100519143135.PGTIU.2136945.root@ispmxfep10-z01>, <3F6B02410E80C246B6B83165C250C21502BC5FB284@SLUGPEXMC02.central.det.win>, <911E83057E65497D8141A67E812D96FE@velad> Message-ID: As I left the computer yesterday afternoon, I found myself whistling "Joe's Garage". ( and, now back to our regularly scheduled programming ... ) 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 )http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg > From: rkorn at simnet.is > > Where would I be without Joe4s Garage!! > > Richard From Awgertoo at aol.com Thu May 20 07:58:31 2010 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 09:58:31 EDT Subject: [Healeys] template for BJ8 clutch Message-ID: <2d0e2.7141e848.39269a07@aol.com> I was wrong--the character portrayed was Emily Latella and she would say "Oh, well that's very different". In any case this is just one more factor in living--or not--with the ideosynchratic BN1 transmission and clutch. Personally I do not miss mine one bit and feel glad that both my car and I broke into the mid-20th century a few years back. Best--Michael Oritt, BNiL222333 From britishcars at shaw.ca Thu May 20 08:12:17 2010 From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG) Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 07:12:17 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Clutch Dowel Bolts In-Reply-To: <50CCFFD1B9C6424389383F7A13A03446011A7565FFD4@HE101451.emea1.cds.t-internal.com> References: <9739F9000E3B482C9E0B240047DAA0B1@computer> <50CCFFD1B9C6424389383F7A13A03446011A7565FFD4@HE101451.emea1.cds.t-internal.com> Message-ID: <000501caf826$740dd630$5c298290$@ca> The dowels from a 5l itre ford mustang engine will work. -----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: Thursday, May 20, 2010 12:31 AM To: Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Clutch Dowel Bolts Coming to Dowel Bolts, is there any supplier for these bolts? Where can I get a set for a 3000 MK2, MK3 or 100? Many thanks. Josef Eckert Konigswinter/Germany -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Earl Kagna Gesendet: Donnerstag, 20. Mai 2010 04:28 An: Alan Seigrist; I Erbs; Healey List Betreff: Re: [Healeys] template for BJ8 clutch Alan / Ira: Sorry to disagree - the BJ8 clutch uses a larger mounting bolt than the earlier one, and 3 dowels instead of 2. The fix is the same - take the flywheel and the clutch cover to a good machine shop - they'll figure it out for you. Done this a few times. Earl Kagna Victoria, B.C. BT7 tri-carb BJ8 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "I Erbs" ; "healey help" Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 3:19 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] template for BJ8 clutch The bolt holes will be the same, only the pegs are different. Just purchase the BJ8 clutch cover and take it to your Machine shop and let them balance and do the peg work. No need for a template.... On 5/20/10, I Erbs wrote: _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/britishcars at shaw.ca From bspidell at comcast.net Thu May 20 09:33:34 2010 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 15:33:34 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Clutch Dowel Bolts In-Reply-To: <000501caf826$740dd630$5c298290$@ca> Message-ID: <64709588.21413621274369614373.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> The new 5.0, or the old one? -------------------------------- Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA The dowels from a 5l itre ford mustang engine will work. From eyera3 at gmail.com Thu May 20 09:36:44 2010 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 08:36:44 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] template for BJ8 clutch In-Reply-To: <281f0.3b3a47b2.392687ce@aol.com> References: <281f0.3b3a47b2.392687ce@aol.com> Message-ID: I was looking into adding a power booster to my clutch because of a deteriorating left knee. installed the unit, but have not plumbed it yet. I then had an occasion to drive a BJ8. Wow what a difference in effort to engage the clutch. Will leave the power booster in place, just in case, or will attach to my brake master if the BJ8 swap works out as I expect it will. cheers and thanks to all On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 5:40 AM, wrote: > Earl-- > > Absolutely worthwhile doing. I have a BJ8 clutch on my 100 and my wife's > BN7 still has a spring-clutch. The difference between the two in terms of > pedal effort, precision, etc. is very considerable and I would recommend > this upgrade to anyone. > > Best--Michael Oritt > ---------------------------------------------------------- > > In a message dated 5/20/2010 12:39:15 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > kags at shaw.ca writes: > > In any case, the problem for Ira remains the same: the flywheel will have > to > be re-dowelled, and the flywheel bolt holes will have to be enlarged > because > of the configuration of the diaphragm (BJ8) clutch - no big problem for > any > competent machine shop. > > It's a change that is well worth it in my opinion > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/eyera3 at gmail.com > -- I Erbs Portland, OR _______ _______ (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) (_________________________) From westonkeyes at hotmail.com Thu May 20 09:38:04 2010 From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com (Weston Keyes) Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 11:38:04 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Search function in archives? Message-ID: Hello Folks, Could someone email me the address to the site for searching the archives? It is not this address: http://autox.team.net/pipermail/healeys/ I have been there before but can't seem to get there today. Many thanks, Wes Keyes From derek.c.job at gmail.com Thu May 20 11:03:22 2010 From: derek.c.job at gmail.com (Derek Job) Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 19:03:22 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Dressing up the engine In-Reply-To: <20100520.045212.956.68483@mailpop05.dca.untd.com> References: <20100520.045212.956.68483@mailpop05.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: I don't believe the factory offered chrome rocker covers but the Donald Healey Motor Company certainly did as can be seen on the options list in the following link http://www.healeysix.net/Options.htm Cheers Derek On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 1:51 PM, wrote: > Charlie, > > If you are referring to the BN1, I believe that factory offered a chromed > rocker cover as an option. I have seen them occasionally on eBay. As Alan > points out you can have the stock cover chromed, as this was the same as > the factory option. They may have offered it on an exchange basis also. > > Doug > > > Charlie - > > > > No one makes a chrome valve cover. If that's what you want, just > > chrome the > > one you have. > > > > The only ones available are the after-market polished aluminum > > ones. > > > > Alan > > > > '52 A90 > > '53 BN1 > > '59 Jag Mk IX > > '64 BJ8 > > > > > > On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 7:14 AM, Charlie O'Connors > > wrote: > > > > > I want to dress up my engine with a chrome valve cover. Any > > suggestions as > > > to what I should get? > > > > > > > > > > > > Charlie O'Connors > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > > > > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > > _______________________________________________ > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/dwflagg at juno.com > > > > ____________________________________________________________ > Penny Stock Jumping 2000% > Sign up to the #1 voted penny stock newsletter for free today! > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4bf5227fa967b2557st04duc > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/derek.c.job at gmail.com From mark at bradakis.com Thu May 20 11:18:46 2010 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 11:18:46 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Search function in archives? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BF56EF6.2090201@bradakis.com> Normally I would chastise you for not looking at the bottom of each message, which has the line: Archive: http://www.team.net/archive But since you are in digest mode, you don't see that. This time it is my fault for not including that information in the digests that go out. My apologies, I'll fix that soon. mjb. From acmiller at mhcable.com Thu May 13 05:41:17 2010 From: acmiller at mhcable.com (allen c miller jr) Date: Thu, 13 May 2010 07:41:17 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] collapsible column Message-ID: <19720BA2C1D84C27840440D3BC9A6157@ACM030> In February I drove a 2010 Toyota compact head-on into a truck tractor parked in the slow lane of Jamaica's only limited access highway. Even at moderate speed (30-35 mph), the front end was pushed back to my ankles. Thanks to modern 'progressive failure' technology, I walked from the crash with shoulder and lapbelt burns and chest bruises from caving in the collapsible steering column. As soon as I walked off the plane, I began designing a collapsible column for my 100M racecar, a project that had been in the left brain phase for two years, but never got off the sketch pad. A week later I finished CAD plans and perspective renderings, sourced parts, and took a BJ8 high ratio (12:1) box to Don Breslauer in Connecticut, a noted custom fabricator with extensive racing team experience. He tweaked the design and worked out the fabrication issues. The next day later I took home a ready-to-mount box. Even with the prototype, my savings were 60-70% over the costs of sending a box to England for conversion, given shipping and the currency conversions. I'd like to share my plans with anyone interested in converting from the "Sir Lancelot" model Healey steering column to a modern design collapsible model. I have no financial interest, just a desire to improve the odds of others getting the same break I got in February. The design is based on fitting a stock $79 Borgeson 1DD:0.75DD collapsing tube to a big Healey box. Total parts are around $200. 1. the near ends of your stock column and outer tube are retained from the firewall back to the wheel, along with the stock clamping mount is preserved. 2. any model big Healey box BN2 to BJ8 can be converted without a loss of trafficator function; the only change is that your trafficator is fixed to and rotates with the wheel. Horn and turn signal inputs are picked up under the dash cowl with electric motor brushes contacting bronze bushings mounted over nylon isolators. 3. in addition to the stock clamp mount under the dash, the column passes through the inner firewall box section on a ball swivel joint. both mountings resist the intruding column on catastropic impact. 4. the column passes through the swivel joint and joins a section of 1.125" x 0.20" DOM tube (same o.d. as the Healey outer column tube). this in turn joins a Borgeson 1"DD:3/4"DD collapsing tube that will fail 6"-7" on impact against the firewall. 5. the 3/4"DD tube is mated to a short stub section of the Healey worm gear coming out of the box. the stock worm gear retains its roller bearings and is further stabilized inside a short section of the stock outer tube an custom turned oil-impregnated nylon flange bushing. I packed the box with bearing grease in place of the original oil, but an oil-sealing felt setup like stock could be made. 6. The three weld joints are made with custom turned billet plugs rose welded to the tubes and run full precision welds around the joins. Don's work nears perfection. Precision welding around billet turned splices made for a stronger-than-stock column, with less than 0.01" of axial rollout. Installed, the only conspicuous part of the column (between the firewall and the carbs) appears stock, with essentially the same o.d. as the original 1-1/16" Healey tube. The stock firewall blanking plate is kept for cosmetic appeal (or you can mount the swivel ball joint to it for better impact resistance if you don't mind seeing the swivel joint on the engine side) Please email if you'd like drawings and narratives. If someone will host on a web server, I 'll be glad to upload the drawings. I can put you in touch with Don or will gladly chat with your local machinist by email. Allen Miller BN2M From coudesluijs at chello.nl Thu May 20 11:56:08 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 19:56:08 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] template for BJ8 clutch In-Reply-To: References: <281f0.3b3a47b2.392687ce@aol.com> Message-ID: <4BF577B8.4000403@chello.nl> Install and fit the brake servo in the system. It will be bless, even with the smoother operation of a "modern" clutch. Kees Oudesluijs NL I Erbs wrote: > I was looking into adding a power booster to my clutch because of a > deteriorating left knee. installed the unit, but have not plumbed it yet. I > then had an occasion to drive a BJ8. Wow what a difference in effort to > engage the clutch. Will leave the power booster in place, just in case, or > will attach to my brake master if the BJ8 swap works out as I expect it > will. > cheers and thanks to all > > On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 5:40 AM, wrote: > > >> Earl-- >> >> Absolutely worthwhile doing. I have a BJ8 clutch on my 100 and my wife's >> BN7 still has a spring-clutch. The difference between the two in terms of >> pedal effort, precision, etc. is very considerable and I would recommend >> this upgrade to anyone. >> >> Best--Michael Oritt >> ---------------------------------------------------------- >> >> In a message dated 5/20/2010 12:39:15 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, >> kags at shaw.ca writes: >> >> In any case, the problem for Ira remains the same: the flywheel will have >> to >> be re-dowelled, and the flywheel bolt holes will have to be enlarged >> because >> of the configuration of the diaphragm (BJ8) clutch - no big problem for >> any >> competent machine shop. >> >> It's a change that is well worth it in my opinion >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/eyera3 at gmail.com >> >> > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2884 - datum van uitgifte: 05/19/10 20:26:00 From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Thu May 20 12:54:03 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 18:54:03 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] cars - NO LBC In-Reply-To: <7EBAB7C0A9684341A96C1862B716384B02DD7617@onottaxms1.AGR.GC.CA> References: <7EBAB7C0A9684341A96C1862B716384B02DD7617@onottaxms1.AGR.GC.CA> Message-ID: Are we this much in love with our cars? http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2010/05/19/con-cars-survey.html From ahbn6 at verizon.net Thu May 20 13:00:22 2010 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 15:00:22 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] collapsible column In-Reply-To: <19720BA2C1D84C27840440D3BC9A6157@ACM030> References: <19720BA2C1D84C27840440D3BC9A6157@ACM030> Message-ID: <027501caf84e$b3c0e060$1b42a120$@net> Send it to me and I'll post 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 allen c miller jr Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 7:41 AM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] collapsible column In February I drove a 2010 Toyota compact head-on into a truck tractor parked in the slow lane of Jamaica's only limited access highway. Even at moderate speed (30-35 mph), the front end was pushed back to my ankles. Thanks to modern 'progressive failure' technology, I walked from the crash with shoulder and lapbelt burns and chest bruises from caving in the collapsible steering column. As soon as I walked off the plane, I began designing a collapsible column for my 100M racecar, a project that had been in the left brain phase for two years, but never got off the sketch pad. A week later I finished CAD plans and perspective renderings, sourced parts, and took a BJ8 high ratio (12:1) box to Don Breslauer in Connecticut, a noted custom fabricator with extensive racing team experience. He tweaked the design and worked out the fabrication issues. The next day later I took home a ready-to-mount box. Even with the prototype, my savings were 60-70% over the costs of sending a box to England for conversion, given shipping and the currency conversions. From helyjohn at cablespeed.com Thu May 20 13:51:44 2010 From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder) Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 12:51:44 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Heritage Interiors Message-ID: <65EEA04B5D9D451ABC14ECD2F2172D5E@FRED> I just want to clear up my situation with Heritage Upholstery & Trim. The communication problems were resolved, and I have received the complete interior for my 1959 BN7. This is the fourth interior that I have purchased from Heritage. It, like the first three, is beautiful. John Snyder From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Thu May 20 14:08:05 2010 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com) Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 16:08:05 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] cars - NO LBC In-Reply-To: References: <7EBAB7C0A9684341A96C1862B716384B02DD7617@onottaxms1.AGR.GC.CA> Message-ID: Well, three out of four isn't bad. Mike MacLean 60 Sprite 56 BN2 On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 2:54 PM, wrote: > Are we this much in love with our cars? > > > > http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2010/05/19/con-cars-survey.html > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/rrengineer at dslextreme.com From eyera3 at gmail.com Thu May 20 16:09:12 2010 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 15:09:12 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] heat shield for tri carb set up Message-ID: Looking for a heat shield for a tri-carb set up. How much? If you have one? Thanks -- I Erbs Portland, OR _______ _______ (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) (_________________________) From healey.nut at gmail.com Thu May 20 19:38:47 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 09:38:47 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Search function in archives? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Wes - Team.net has its own search engine. http://www.team.net/archive I would also highly recommend using Google. To do so, you type in your search terms in Google, then "site:team.net" after your search terms and you run a good chance of finding what you need. Alternatively, I use Gmail to subscribe to team.net, which allows me to keep all the emails in Gmail and use Google's search engine in my own email to find what I am looking for. Many smart alternatives out there.... Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 11:38 PM, Weston Keyes wrote: > Hello Folks, > > Could someone email me the address to the site for searching the > archives? > > It is not this address: http://autox.team.net/pipermail/healeys/ > > I have been there before but can't seem to get there today. > > Many thanks, > > Wes Keyes From healey.nut at gmail.com Thu May 20 19:44:45 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 09:44:45 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Suggestion for Generic Grommet Assortment Kit? Message-ID: All - In the process of restoring my A90. I was wondering if any of you have a good suggestion for a generic grommet Kit? Many of the kits out there aren't exactly similar in shape or looks to Austin/BMC grommets, so I was hoping someone out there might have a good suggestion to find a kit that looks like the factory style grommets? Or should I just get one of the BCS kits for our Austin Healey? Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk Fri May 21 01:52:14 2010 From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 08:52:14 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Shock absorber settings - how to measure In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I am hoping that somebody out there knows about shock absorber valve settings. As many 100 owners know most suppliers only sell the front 6 cylinder version 8002 whereas the correct ones are 6075. The harder settings are fine for more rigorous driving but a little harsh for normal road use. I have a few units that I am reconditioning that are all the same except for the valve springs. I am in the process of copying the 6075 springs which hopefully will give the right results in other units but my query is how does one measure the end result. I have settings information for a few other types such as the A40 sports and this is specified as Compression - 375 in./lb. and Rebound - 950 in./lb. Does anybody know how to test absorber against such setting information and does anybody have the settings information for both front and rear on a standard 100. Regards -- John Harper From healey.nut at gmail.com Fri May 21 02:43:29 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 16:43:29 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Shock absorber settings - how to measure In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: John - Peter Caldwell of Worldwide should know. He just did my A90 shocks. Beautiful work. He may even have the valve springs you are looking for in stock. I've copied him on this email. Alan On 5/21/10, John Harper wrote: > I am hoping that somebody out there knows about shock absorber valve > settings. As many 100 owners know most suppliers only sell the front 6 > cylinder version 8002 whereas the correct ones are 6075. The harder > settings are fine for more rigorous driving but a little harsh for > normal road use. > I have a few units that I am reconditioning that are all the same except > for the valve springs. I am in the process of copying the 6075 springs > which hopefully will give the right results in other units but my query > is how does one measure the end result. > > I have settings information for a few other types such as the A40 sports > and this is specified as > > Compression - 375 in./lb. and Rebound - 950 in./lb. > > Does anybody know how to test absorber against such setting information > and does anybody have the settings information for both front and rear > on a standard 100. > > Regards > -- > John Harper > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From ampole at hotmail.com Fri May 21 02:52:31 2010 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 08:52:31 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Suggestion for Generic Grommet Assortment Kit? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Alan The only vendor I have seen selling Lucas grommets are Autosparks in the Uk: http://www.autosparks.co.uk/index.php?cPath=92 No kit, unless you ask them? cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/197222280/direct/01/ Do you have a story that started on Hotmail? Tell us now From eyera3 at gmail.com Fri May 21 09:53:37 2010 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 08:53:37 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: HELP!!! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: anyone else get this email? can anyone confirm or deny the truth to this story? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jody Kerr Date: Fri, May 21, 2010 at 8:43 AM Subject: HELP!!! To: This had to come in a hurry and it has left me in a devastating state. I'm in some terrible situation and I'm really going to need your urgent help. Some days ago,unannounced,I came to visit a resort center in Cardiff, South Glamorgan England, UK..but I got mugged by some hoodlums and lost all my cash,credit cards, I'm financially stranded right now and my return flight leaves in few hours time but I need some money to clear some bills, I didn't bring my cell phone along since I didn't get to roam them before coming over. So all I can do now is pay cash and get out of here quickly.I do not want to make a scene of this which is why I did not call my house,this is embarrassing enough.I was wondering if you could loan me some cash, I'll refund it to you as soon as I arrive home just need to clear my Hotel bills and get the next plane home, As soon as I get home I'll refund it immediately. Write me so I can let you know how to send it. -- 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 -- I Erbs Portland, OR _______ _______ (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) (_________________________) From dwflagg at juno.com Fri May 21 09:57:46 2010 From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg at juno.com) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 11:57:46 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] HELP!!! Message-ID: <20100521.085805.1032.10272@mailpop04.dca.untd.com> Did anyone else get this??????????? On Fri, 21 May 2010 08:43:21 -0700 Jody Kerr writes: > This had to come in a hurry and it has left me in a devastating > state. > I'm in some terrible situation and I'm really going to need your > urgent help. Some days ago,unannounced,I came to visit a resort > center > in Cardiff, South Glamorgan England, UK..but I got mugged by some > hoodlums and lost all my cash,credit cards, I'm financially > stranded > right now and my return flight leaves in few hours time but I need > some money to clear some bills, I didn't bring my cell phone along > since I didn't get to roam them before coming over. So all I can do > now is pay cash and get out of here quickly.I do not want to make a > scene of this which is why I did not call my house,this is > embarrassing enough.I was wondering if you could loan me some cash, > I'll refund it to you as soon as I arrive home just need to clear > my > Hotel bills and get the next plane home, As soon as I get home > I'll > refund it immediately. Write me so I can let you know how to send > it. > > -- > 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 > ____________________________________________________________ Voted #1 Oil & Gas Stock PDGO Why investors think Paradigm Oil & Gas is the next BIG oil player http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4bf6adbba61b96065est02duc From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Fri May 21 10:41:06 2010 From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 09:41:06 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: HELP!!! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <7A8D0031-532D-4E56-949D-46FB3110B21A@sbcglobal.net> Yes, I just got off the phone with him and he is at home and did not get mugged. His email has been comprimised David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On May 21, 2010, at 8:53 AM, I Erbs wrote: > anyone else get this email? > can anyone confirm or deny the truth to this story? > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Jody Kerr > Date: Fri, May 21, 2010 at 8:43 AM > Subject: HELP!!! > To: > > > This had to come in a hurry and it has left me in a devastating state. > I'm in some terrible situation and I'm really going to need your > urgent help. Some days ago,unannounced,I came to visit a resort center > in Cardiff, South Glamorgan England, UK..but I got mugged by some > hoodlums and lost all my cash,credit cards, I'm financially stranded > right now and my return flight leaves in few hours time but I need > some money to clear some bills, I didn't bring my cell phone along > since I didn't get to roam them before coming over. So all I can do > now is pay cash and get out of here quickly.I do not want to make a > scene of this which is why I did not call my house,this is > embarrassing enough.I was wondering if you could loan me some cash, > I'll refund it to you as soon as I arrive home just need to clear my > Hotel bills and get the next plane home, As soon as I get home I'll > refund it immediately. Write me so I can let you know how to send it. > > -- > 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 > > > > -- > I Erbs > Portland, OR > _______ _______ > (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) > (_________________________) > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ > healeydoc at sbcglobal.net From ahbn6 at verizon.net Fri May 21 10:45:26 2010 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 12:45:26 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: HELP!!! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <034101caf905$03eeba10$0bcc2e30$@net> Smells like a scama to me. 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 I Erbs Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 11:54 AM To: healey help Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: HELP!!! anyone else get this email? can anyone confirm or deny the truth to this story? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jody Kerr Date: Fri, May 21, 2010 at 8:43 AM Subject: HELP!!! To: This had to come in a hurry and it has left me in a devastating state. I'm in some terrible situation and I'm really going to need your urgent help. Some days ago,unannounced,I came to visit a resort center in Cardiff, South Glamorgan England, UK..but I got mugged by some hoodlums and lost all my cash,credit cards, I'm financially stranded right now and my return flight leaves in few hours time but I need some money to clear some bills, I didn't bring my cell phone along since I didn't get to roam them before coming over. So all I can do now is pay cash and get out of here quickly.I do not want to make a scene of this which is why I did not call my house,this is embarrassing enough.I was wondering if you could loan me some cash, I'll refund it to you as soon as I arrive home just need to clear my Hotel bills and get the next plane home, As soon as I get home I'll refund it immediately. Write me so I can let you know how to send it. -- leys/ahbn6 at verizon.net From ricksnover at earthlink.net Fri May 21 10:52:40 2010 From: ricksnover at earthlink.net (Rick Snover) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 09:52:40 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: HELP!!! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Sound like a new twist on this scam: http://www.snopes.com/fraud/distress/family.asp At 08:53 AM 5/21/2010, I Erbs wrote: >anyone else get this email? can anyone confirm or deny the truth to this story? > >---------- Forwarded message ---------- >From: Jody Kerr >Date: Fri, May 21, 2010 at 8:43 AM >Subject: HELP!!! > >This had to come in a hurry and it has left me in a devastating state. I'm in some terrible situation and I'm really going to need your urgent help. Some days ago,unannounced,I came to visit a resort center in Cardiff, South Glamorgan England, UK..but I got mugged by some hoodlums and lost all my cash,credit cards, I'm financially stranded right now and my return flight leaves in few hours time but I need some money to clear some bills, I didn't bring my cell phone along since I didn't get to roam them before coming over. So all I can do now is pay cash and get out of here quickly.I do not want to make a scene of this which is why I did not call my house,this is embarrassing enough.I was wondering if you could loan me some cash, I'll refund it to you as soon as I arrive home just need to clear my Hotel bills and get the next plane home, As soon as I get home I'll refund it immediately. Write me so I can let you know how to send it. >-- >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 >-- >I Erbs >Portland, OR > _______ _______ > (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) > (_________________________) >_______________________________________________ From rpschauss at gmail.com Fri May 21 10:52:43 2010 From: rpschauss at gmail.com (Peter Schauss) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 12:52:43 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: HELP!!! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Scam. See the link below: http://help.com/post/318378-ok-so-i-just-recieved-and-email-fr HTH, Peter Schauss 1963 BJ7 1980 MGB On Fri, May 21, 2010 at 11:53 AM, I Erbs wrote: > anyone else get this email? > can anyone confirm or deny the truth to this story? > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Jody Kerr > Date: Fri, May 21, 2010 at 8:43 AM > Subject: HELP!!! > To: > > > This had to come in a hurry and it has left me in a devastating state. > I'm in some terrible situation and I'm really going to need your > urgent help. Some days ago,unannounced,I came to visit a resort center > in Cardiff, South Glamorgan England, UK..but I got mugged by some > hoodlums and lost all my cash,credit cards, I'm financially stranded > right now and my return flight leaves in few hours time but I need > some money to clear some bills, I didn't bring my cell phone along > since I didn't get to roam them before coming over. So all I can do > now is pay cash and get out of here quickly.I do not want to make a > scene of this which is why I did not call my house,this is > embarrassing enough.I was wondering if you could loan me some cash, > I'll refund it to you as soon as I arrive home just need to clear my > Hotel bills and get the next plane home, As soon as I get home I'll > refund it immediately. Write me so I can let you know how to send it. > > -- From eyera3 at gmail.com Fri May 21 10:55:58 2010 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 09:55:58 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: HELP!!! In-Reply-To: <20100521.095028.26198.234032@mailpop02.dca.untd.com> References: <20100521.095028.26198.234032@mailpop02.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: confirmed by Jody, this is fraud. A version of this pops up every so often. cheers On Fri, May 21, 2010 at 9:49 AM, wrote: > I did also.................... > > > anyone else get this email? > > can anyone confirm or deny the truth to this story? > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > > From: Jody Kerr > > Date: Fri, May 21, 2010 at 8:43 AM > > Subject: HELP!!! > > To: > > > > > > This had to come in a hurry and it has left me in a devastating > > state. > > I'm in some terrible situation and I'm really going to need your > > urgent help. Some days ago,unannounced,I came to visit a resort > > center > > in Cardiff, South Glamorgan England, UK..but I got mugged by some > > hoodlums and lost all my cash,credit cards, I'm financially > > stranded > > right now and my return flight leaves in few hours time but I need > > some money to clear some bills, I didn't bring my cell phone along > > since I didn't get to roam them before coming over. So all I can do > > now is pay cash and get out of here quickly.I do not want to make a > > scene of this which is why I did not call my house,this is > > embarrassing enough.I was wondering if you could loan me some cash, > > I'll refund it to you as soon as I arrive home just need to clear > > my > > Hotel bills and get the next plane home, As soon as I get home > > I'll > > refund it immediately. Write me so I can let you know how to send > > it. > > > > -- > > 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 > > > > > > > > -- > > I Erbs > > Portland, OR > > _______ _______ > > (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) > > (_________________________) > > __________________________________ > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/dwflagg at juno.com > > > > ____________________________________________________________ > Penny Stock Jumping 2000% > Sign up to the #1 voted penny stock newsletter for free today! > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4bf6b9fb647b035a2fst06duc > -- I Erbs Portland, OR _______ _______ (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) (_________________________) From sbyers at ec.rr.com Fri May 21 10:57:31 2010 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 12:57:31 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: HELP!!! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000101caf906$b4572350$1d0569f0$@rr.com> I got it, but don't believe it. It appears that someone has figured out how to spam the list. Since Jody is on the list, I believe, maybe he got it too? 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 I Erbs Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 11:54 AM To: healey help Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: HELP!!! anyone else get this email? can anyone confirm or deny the truth to this story? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jody Kerr Date: Fri, May 21, 2010 at 8:43 AM Subject: HELP!!! To: This had to come in a hurry and it has left me in a devastating state. I'm in some terrible situation and I'm really going to need your urgent help. Some days ago,unannounced,I came to visit a resort center in Cardiff, South Glamorgan England, UK..but I got mugged by some hoodlums and lost all my cash,credit cards, I'm financially stranded right now and my return flight leaves in few hours time but I need some money to clear some bills, I didn't bring my cell phone along since I didn't get to roam them before coming over. So all I can do now is pay cash and get out of here quickly.I do not want to make a scene of this which is why I did not call my house,this is embarrassing enough.I was wondering if you could loan me some cash, I'll refund it to you as soon as I arrive home just need to clear my Hotel bills and get the next plane home, As soon as I get home I'll refund it immediately. Write me so I can let you know how to send it. -- 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 -- I Erbs Portland, OR _______ _______ (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) (_________________________) _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/sbyers at ec.rr.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.819 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2887 - Release Date: 05/21/10 02:26:00 From cnaarndt at gmail.com Fri May 21 11:03:57 2010 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 10:03:57 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] HELP!!! In-Reply-To: <20100521.085805.1032.10272@mailpop04.dca.untd.com> References: <20100521.085805.1032.10272@mailpop04.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: Yes, Only mine said I won the Irish Sweepstakes ;-) Send money. C On Fri, May 21, 2010 at 8:57 AM, wrote: > Did anyone else get this??????????? > > On Fri, 21 May 2010 08:43:21 -0700 Jody Kerr > writes: > > This had to come in a hurry and it has left me in a devastating > > state. > > I'm in some terrible situation and I'm really going to need your > > urgent help. Some days ago,unannounced,I came to visit a resort > > center > > in Cardiff, South Glamorgan England, UK..but I got mugged by some > > hoodlums and lost all my cash,credit cards, I'm financially > > stranded > > right now and my return flight leaves in few hours time but I need > > some money to clear some bills, I didn't bring my cell phone along > > since I didn't get to roam them before coming over. So all I can do > > now is pay cash and get out of here quickly.I do not want to make a > > scene of this which is why I did not call my house,this is > > embarrassing enough.I was wondering if you could loan me some cash, > > I'll refund it to you as soon as I arrive home just need to clear > > my > > Hotel bills and get the next plane home, As soon as I get home > > I'll > > refund it immediately. Write me so I can let you know how to send > > it. > > > > -- > > 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 > > > ____________________________________________________________ > Voted #1 Oil & Gas Stock > PDGO Why investors think Paradigm Oil & Gas is the next BIG oil player > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4bf6adbba61b96065est02duc > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/cnaarndt at gmail.com From shop at justbrits.com Fri May 21 11:10:35 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 12:10:35 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: HELP!!! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BF6BE8B.8000308@justbrits.com> It's a hijack, Ira. From jobu53 at hotmail.com Fri May 21 11:10:36 2010 From: jobu53 at hotmail.com (Dan S) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 10:10:36 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: HELP!!! In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: Jody Kerr lives here in Phoenix but I haven't seen him on this site in a few months. I'll try to find his website and call him. This doesn't sound like anything Jody would be doing. He has 2 very young kids and a wife. I'll report back 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 > From: eyera3 at gmail.com > Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 08:53:37 -0700 > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: HELP!!! > > anyone else get this email? > can anyone confirm or deny the truth to this story? > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Jody Kerr > Date: Fri, May 21, 2010 at 8:43 AM > Subject: HELP!!! > To: > > > This had to come in a hurry and it has left me in a devastating state. > I'm in some terrible situation and I'm really going to need your > urgent help. Some days ago,unannounced,I came to visit a resort center > in Cardiff, South Glamorgan England, UK..but I got mugged by some > hoodlums and lost all my cash,credit cards, I'm financially stranded > right now and my return flight leaves in few hours time but I need > some money to clear some bills, I didn't bring my cell phone along > since I didn't get to roam them before coming over. So all I can do > now is pay cash and get out of here quickly.I do not want to make a > scene of this which is why I did not call my house,this is > embarrassing enough.I was wondering if you could loan me some cash, > I'll refund it to you as soon as I arrive home just need to clear my > Hotel bills and get the next plane home, As soon as I get home I'll > refund it immediately. Write me so I can let you know how to send it. > > -- > 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 > > > > -- > I Erbs > Portland, OR > _______ _______ > (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) > (_________________________) > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jobu53 at hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccount&ocid=PID2832 6::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_4 From tfsbj7 at mindspring.com Fri May 21 11:31:48 2010 From: tfsbj7 at mindspring.com (Skip Saunders) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 13:31:48 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: HELP!!! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000001caf90b$7e57cc00$7b076400$@com> SCAM!!!!....too embarrassed to call home, but not too embarrassed to send an email to 100's of people he/she doesn't know and request cash?....I don't think so... I would caution against even sending a reply... to do so would verify your email address is legit to the scammers.... that would open you up to even more such solicitations....(or worse) -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of I Erbs Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 11:54 AM To: healey help Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: HELP!!! anyone else get this email? can anyone confirm or deny the truth to this story? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jody Kerr Date: Fri, May 21, 2010 at 8:43 AM Subject: HELP!!! To: This had to come in a hurry and it has left me in a devastating state. I'm in some terrible situation and I'm really going to need your urgent help. Some days ago,unannounced,I came to visit a resort center in Cardiff, South Glamorgan England, UK..but I got mugged by some hoodlums and lost all my cash,credit cards, I'm financially stranded right now and my return flight leaves in few hours time but I need some money to clear some bills, I didn't bring my cell phone along since I didn't get to roam them before coming over. So all I can do now is pay cash and get out of here quickly.I do not want to make a scene of this which is why I did not call my house,this is embarrassing enough.I was wondering if you could loan me some cash, I'll refund it to you as soon as I arrive home just need to clear my Hotel bills and get the next plane home, As soon as I get home I'll refund it immediately. Write me so I can let you know how to send it. -- 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 -- I Erbs Portland, OR _______ _______ (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) (_________________________) _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tfsbj7 at mindspring.com From austin.healey at gmail.com Fri May 21 11:41:13 2010 From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 03:41:13 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: HELP!!! Scam!!! In-Reply-To: <7A8D0031-532D-4E56-949D-46FB3110B21A@sbcglobal.net> References: <7A8D0031-532D-4E56-949D-46FB3110B21A@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: <0386206C-993F-4A98-AAC1-EED1313E85EE@gmail.com> Yes Scam. compromised email account Here's another version of the same scam... http://help.com/post/318378-ok-so-i-just-recieved-and-email-fr NEVER accept this kind of email at face value. Fortunately David Nock knew how to contact him. But always google a paragraph of yhos type of email, before you make a financial decision. We have a common bond. We will always help each other without asking questions. But scams are too prevelant. At least check. Copy & paste 10 words inside "inverted commas" as a qoute and see if it's a scam. Chris Sent from my iPhone On 22/05/2010, at 2:41 AM, David Nock wrote: > Yes, I just got off the phone with him and he is at home and did not > get mugged. His email has been comprimised > David Nock > > On May 21, 2010, at 8:53 AM, I Erbs wrote: > >> anyone else get this email? >> can anyone confirm or deny the truth to this story? >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: Jody Kerr >> Date: Fri, May 21, 2010 at 8:43 AM >> Subject: HELP!!! >> To: >> >> >> This had to come in a hurry and it has left me in a devastating >> state. >> I'm in some terrible situation and I'm really going to need your >> urgent help. Some days ago,unannounced,I came to visit a resort >> center >> in Cardiff, South Glamorgan England, UK..but I got mugged by some >> hoodlums and lost all my cash,credit cards, I'm financially stranded >> right now and my return flight leaves in few hours time but I need >> some money to clear some bills, I didn't bring my cell phone along >> since I didn't get to roam them before coming over. So all I can do >> now is pay cash and get out of here quickly.I do not want to make a >> scene of this which is why I did not call my house,this is >> embarrassing enough.I was wondering if you could loan me some cash, >> I'll refund it to you as soon as I arrive home just need to clear my >> Hotel bills and get the next plane home, As soon as I get home I'll From derek.c.job at gmail.com Fri May 21 13:10:41 2010 From: derek.c.job at gmail.com (Derek Job) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 21:10:41 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Streamlined 100-Sixs - New Photos Message-ID: Several years ago there was a lot of correspondence on the 1957 Streamlined 100-Sixs that ran at Sebring that year. I was just browsing Racing Sportcars site again and they have posted additional photos of the three cars including an amazing colour photo of the Pacific Green/Florida Green car number 25. Photos can be seen at http://www.racingsportscars.com/photo/1957/Sebring-1957-03-23-025.jpg http://www.racingsportscars.com/photo/1957/Sebring-1957-03-23-024.jpg http://www.racingsportscars.com/photo/1957/Sebring-1957-03-23-023a.jpg http://www.racingsportscars.com/photo/1957/Sebring-1957-03-23-025a.jpg This web site list car number 23 as being AHS 3804 which is the old Fred Hunter 100S. Could it have been rebodied at this time? enjoy Derek www.healeysix.net From Awgertoo at aol.com Fri May 21 13:23:43 2010 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 15:23:43 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: HELP!!! Message-ID: <68a03.423c4179.392837bf@aol.com> That only happens to people whose accounts are hacked into---and it happens to a lot of them! Best--Michael Oritt ---------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 5/21/2010 12:27:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, eyera3 at gmail.com writes: anyone else get this email? can anyone confirm or deny the truth to this story? From frankyow_99 at yahoo.com Fri May 21 13:27:27 2010 From: frankyow_99 at yahoo.com (frank yow) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 12:27:27 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Heritage Message-ID: <427854.2947.qm@web54504.mail.re2.yahoo.com> The list has had lots of comments about Heritage replacement stuff , I corresponded with them for some time, finally bought new to (hood) for my BT7. The fabiric was excellent (Everflex) and I gave i to my installer. The top we took off was original, have had the car since 62, and when I went to pick up the car nothing fit. The back window was much larger and the side curtain openings were completely wrong, much too small. I called Heritage, got absolutely no satisfaction, was told after the top was on there was nothing they could do, I really cant argue with that. The top was supposed to be an exact copy of the original, not even close. I would certainly try Robbins or Moss, will never use Heritage again. Frank Yow, 61 BT7, have owned since 62, many of you have seen the car at NE AHCA events. From Awgertoo at aol.com Fri May 21 13:29:12 2010 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 15:29:12 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Help me too! Message-ID: <68f0d.42eb55b.39283908@aol.com> All-- I'm not in England or anywhere but am at home. I didn't get mugged but forgot to go to the ATM and am out of cash. I am hungry and want to call Domino's and have a pizza delivered. Please send $500.00--I pay you back as soon as I finish the pizza. Best--Michael Oritt From rnbmail at yahoo.com Fri May 21 14:07:54 2010 From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 13:07:54 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: HELP!!! Scam!!! Clear ly>> In-Reply-To: <0386206C-993F-4A98-AAC1-EED1313E85EE@gmail.com> Message-ID: <684772.32050.qm@web37903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Clearly a scam. Pretty easy to judge. Just like Dr.XXX from Nigeria et al. Verbose, unlikely story at the detailed level, bad grammar, bad typing, why do they bother - are there suckers still out there in this web wise world??? Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail at yahoo.com --- On Fri, 5/21/10, Chris Dimmock wrote: > From: Chris Dimmock > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fwd: HELP!!! Scam!!! > To: "David Nock" > Cc: "healey help" > Date: Friday, May 21, 2010, 10:41 AM > Yes Scam. compromised email > account > > Here's another version of the same scam... > > http://help.com/post/318378-ok-so-i-just-recieved-and-email-fr > > NEVER accept this kind of email at face value. > Fortunately David Nock knew how to contact him. > But always google a paragraph of yhos type of email, before > you make a financial decision. > We have a common bond. We will always help each other > without asking questions. > But scams are too prevelant. > At least check. Copy & paste 10 words inside "inverted > commas" as a qoute and see if it's a scam. > Chris > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 22/05/2010, at 2:41 AM, David Nock > wrote: > > > Yes, I just got off the phone with him and he is at > home and did not > > get mugged. His email has been comprimised > > David Nock > > > > On May 21, 2010, at 8:53 AM, I Erbs wrote: > > > >> anyone else get this email? > >> can anyone confirm or deny the truth to this > story? > >> > >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > >> From: Jody Kerr > >> Date: Fri, May 21, 2010 at 8:43 AM > >> Subject: HELP!!! > >> To: > >> > >> > >> This had to come in a hurry and it has left me in > a devastating state. > >> I'm in some terrible situation and I'm really > going to need your > >> urgent help. Some days ago,unannounced,I came to > visit a resort center > >> in Cardiff, South Glamorgan England, UK..but I got > mugged by some > >> hoodlums and lost all my cash,credit cards, I'm > financially stranded > >> right now and my return flight leaves in few hours > time but I need > >> some money to clear some bills, I didn't bring my > cell phone along > >> since I didn't get to roam them before coming > over. So all I can do > >> now is pay cash and get out of here quickly.I do > not want to make a > >> scene of this which is why I did not call my > house,this is > >> embarrassing enough.I was wondering if you could > loan me some cash, > >> I'll refund it to you as soon as I arrive home > just need to clear my > >> Hotel bills and get the next plane home, As soon > as I get home I'll > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/rnbmail at yahoo.com From insptwo at msn.com Fri May 21 14:24:29 2010 From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 16:24:29 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: HELP!!! In-Reply-To: <68a03.423c4179.392837bf@aol.com> References: <68a03.423c4179.392837bf@aol.com> Message-ID: Darn: I just sent him $1,000 in unmarked bills! Bill BJ7 > From: Awgertoo at aol.com > Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 15:23:43 -0400 > To: eyera3 at gmail.com; healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fwd: HELP!!! > > That only happens to people whose accounts are hacked into---and it happens > to a lot of them! > > Best--Michael Oritt > ---------------------------------------------------- From insptwo at msn.com Fri May 21 14:30:01 2010 From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 16:30:01 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Help me too! In-Reply-To: <68f0d.42eb55b.39283908@aol.com> References: <68f0d.42eb55b.39283908@aol.com> Message-ID: Michael: I'm sorry, but now that I sent all my money to Jody, I don't have any extra change. Will you take an IOU? Bill BJ7 > From: Awgertoo at aol.com > Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 15:29:12 -0400 > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Help me too! > > All-- > > I'm not in England or anywhere but am at home. > I didn't get mugged but forgot to go to the ATM and am out of cash. > I am hungry and want to call Domino's and have a pizza delivered. > Please send $500.00--I pay you back as soon as I finish the pizza. > > Best--Michael Oritt From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Fri May 21 14:51:50 2010 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 13:51:50 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Help me too! In-Reply-To: <68f0d.42eb55b.39283908@aol.com> References: <68f0d.42eb55b.39283908@aol.com> Message-ID: hahaha. :) Jody On Fri, May 21, 2010 at 12:29 PM, wrote: > All-- > > I'm not in England or anywhere but am at home. > I didn't get mugged but forgot to go to the ATM and am out of cash. > I am hungry and want to call Domino's and have a pizza delivered. > Please send $500.00--I pay you back as soon as I finish the pizza. > > Best--Michael Oritt > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jodyfkerr at gmail.com > -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/jodyfkerr <--I'm selling parts on ebay! "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Fri May 21 14:52:46 2010 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 13:52:46 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] I got hacked (was RE: HELP!!!) Message-ID: Hey folks, So, I'd never a) get mugged, b) go anywhere without my cell phone and c) it'd be pretty hard to keep from my wife that I'd traveled halfway across the world. :). Someone managed to shanghai my email account for ~1 hour this morning (Which in a sort of twisted way I'm impressed with). They then sent this stupid email out to everyone in my email, which, is ~3,000 folks. I apologize to everyone who got this message. I was alerted within a couple minutes of the issue, got them shut down and presently have both Western Union and the Cardiff police organizing a sting for this person. I hope that they will be in jail in a few hours. Many thanks to all those who called/emailed with concern. The irony is that I've had a chance to catch up with a lot of friends that I've not talked to in a while. 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 robertlarson at att.net Fri May 21 15:22:14 2010 From: robertlarson at att.net (Bob) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 17:22:14 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Help me too! In-Reply-To: <68f0d.42eb55b.39283908@aol.com> References: <68f0d.42eb55b.39283908@aol.com> Message-ID: <4BF6F986.90008@att.net> I need help too!!! So do many NJ residents. We are all being mugged constantly by the tax people. Bob On 5/21/2010 3:29 PM, Awgertoo at aol.com wrote: > All-- > > I'm not in England or anywhere but am at home. > I didn't get mugged but forgot to go to the ATM and am out of cash. > I am hungry and want to call Domino's and have a pizza delivered. > Please send $500.00--I pay you back as soon as I finish the pizza. > > Best--Michael Oritt > _______________________________________________ From healeyrick at yahoo.com Fri May 21 16:06:43 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 15:06:43 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Worth a Shot Message-ID: <358384.51000.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> This had to come in a hurry and it has left me in a devastating state. I'm in some terrible situation and I'm really going to need your urgent help. Some years ago, I started restoring a Healey with a stock motor but I got mugged by the desire to add some hoodlum horespower V8. I've lost all my cash,credit cards, I'm financially stranded right now and I've got more boxes coming from Summit Racing daily. The UPS guy arrives in few hours time but I need some money to clear some bills. So all I can do now is pay cash and get out of this engine swap quickly.I do not want to make a scene of this which is why I did not call my house as my wife said she'd kill me if I spend anymore on the damned car.I was wondering if you could loan me some cash, I'll refund it to you as soon as I arrive home just need to clear my Healey bills and get the car back on the road, As soon as I get home my gold concours award, I'll refund it immediately. Write me so I can let you know how to send it. Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo From ynotink at msn.com Fri May 21 18:58:44 2010 From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 00:58:44 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Worth a Shot In-Reply-To: <358384.51000.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <358384.51000.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Bwahahahahahah!, You think you're going to get any sympathy with that line HERE? We all have better sob stories than that. Mine involves a Denis Welch Alloy cylinder head for my 100 that I've been meaning to save for, but had to spend it on food and mortgage payments instead... Bill Lawrence > Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 15:06:43 -0700 > From: healeyrick at yahoo.com > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Worth a Shot > > This had to come in a hurry and it has left me in a devastating > state. > I'm in some terrible situation and I'm really going to need > your > urgent help. Some years ago, I started restoring a Healey with a stock motor > but I got mugged by the desire to add some hoodlum horespower V8. I've lost > all my cash,credit cards, I'm financially stranded right now > and I've got > more boxes coming from Summit Racing daily. The UPS guy arrives in few hours > time but I need > some money > to clear some bills. So all I can do now is > pay cash and get out > of this engine swap quickly.I do not want to make a scene of > this which is > why I did not call my house as my wife said she'd kill me if I spend anymore > on the damned car.I was wondering if you could loan me some cash, > I'll refund it > to you as soon as I arrive home just need to clear my > Healey bills > and get the car back on the road, As soon as I get home my gold > concours award, I'll refund it > immediately. Write me so I can let you know > how to send it. > > Rick > > > Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ynotink at msn.com From mark at bradakis.com Fri May 21 19:07:23 2010 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 19:07:23 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: HELP!!! In-Reply-To: <68a03.423c4179.392837bf@aol.com> References: <68a03.423c4179.392837bf@aol.com> Message-ID: <4BF72E4B.8000103@bradakis.com> I know there are many of you who need financial assistance from the good folks on the net. I'll step up and sacrifice my time as a volunteer to collect all the needed donations and distribute them appropriately. Trust me, honest! Donate early, donate often. mjb. From Awgertoo at aol.com Fri May 21 19:14:07 2010 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 21:14:07 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Worth a Shot Message-ID: <78e9c.78fa6d09.392889df@aol.com> Rick-- I am forwarding all the contributions I received for the pizza from the generous members of this list. Just give me your bank account info, your SS # and your credit card numbers and all passwords. Best--Michael Oritt ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- In a message dated 5/21/2010 6:47:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, healeyrick at yahoo.com writes: Write me so I can let you know how to send it. Rick From warthodson at aol.com Fri May 21 19:36:04 2010 From: warthodson at aol.com (warthodson at aol.com) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 21:36:04 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Heavy clutch question In-Reply-To: <1A51F4F5A4AD452893C1B6BCDB5CA727@HDV7DNG1> References: <1A51F4F5A4AD452893C1B6BCDB5CA727@HDV7DNG1> Message-ID: <8CCC76646BA0D8E-14A8-D005@webmail-m083.sysops.aol.com> A friend has replaced his BJ7 clutch with a "new old stock" one he bought on ebay. Upon casual examination before installation it appeared to be identical to the old one, however now that it is installed it is extremely heavy. The hydraulic system is all new & properly installed & bled. There does not appear to be anything binding or other unusual symptoms. The only modification is a one size larger master cylinder to reduce the long original pedal travel. I know that will increase the pedal pressure required, but three of us have already made this change (although the 3 cars are all BJ8s with different type clutches) & the pedal pressure increase could be described as minimal to moderate. Can anyone verify if a Borg & Beck #45696/14 10" cover assemble is correct for a BJ7? Did they offer a heavy duty racing pressure plate by any chance? Any other thoughts on what could be causing a very heavy clutch pedal? We tried contacting Borg & Beck but got no help. Thanks, Gary Hodson -----Original Message----- From: Jamie Daggett To: High Speed Hodson Sent: Fri, May 21, 2010 10:45 am Subject: Fw: FormToEmail Comments Bought & installed "NOS pressure plate for AH 3000 BJ7" Outer box reads 45696/14 10" Cover Assembly I put my old pressure plate in the "NOS" box and upon re-inspection find the Borg & Beck P/N to be 45616B. Upon receipt of the NOS P/N I compared the two units. All appeared to be correct; bolt holes, alaignment yellow springs and I thought the P/N's were the same but can only verify what the outer carton reads not the actual plate which is currently installed. From richchrysler at quickclic.net Fri May 21 19:43:06 2010 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 21:43:06 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BN1 retainer clips In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <52F9E3C62D884E5989900564C74137BF@LIFEBOOK> Hi Rob, There are 3 of these triangular chromed retainers across the header bar. They are each held in place by 2 slotted countersunk oval head chromed wood screws and a small rubber buffer button is fitted so as not to scratch the chrome of the windscreen frame. Two of these are visible in this picture taken of a late BN2 Rich -------------------------------------------------- From: "robert westcott" <55healey at comcast.net> Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 6:23 PM To: Subject: [Healeys] BN1 retainer clips > Could someone send me a picture with dimensions or pdf of the triangular > retainers that attach to the header rail of the hood for my BN1. > I need them quickly for the ABFM at Vandusen Gardens next weekend. (no, > the top will be down for the ride, I just want to have the new top > correct.) > > Thanks, > > Rob > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richchrysler at quickclic.net [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Hundred details 20029.jpg] From eyera3 at gmail.com Fri May 21 20:11:23 2010 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 19:11:23 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: HELP!!! In-Reply-To: <4BF72E4B.8000103@bradakis.com> References: <68a03.423c4179.392837bf@aol.com> <4BF72E4B.8000103@bradakis.com> Message-ID: I lost your address in NIgeria, Could you repost so I can send in the cash? On Fri, May 21, 2010 at 6:07 PM, Mark J Bradakis wrote: > I know there are many of you who need financial assistance from the > good folks on the net. I'll step up and sacrifice my time as a volunteer > to collect all the needed donations and distribute them appropriately. > Trust me, honest! > > Donate early, donate often. > > mjb. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/eyera3 at gmail.com > -- I Erbs Portland, OR _______ _______ (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) (_________________________) From shop at justbrits.com Fri May 21 20:55:23 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 21:55:23 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Worth a Shot In-Reply-To: <78e9c.78fa6d09.392889df@aol.com> References: <78e9c.78fa6d09.392889df@aol.com> Message-ID: <4BF7479B.1020506@justbrits.com> So SORRY, Michael....... << Just give me your bank account info, your SS # and your credit card numbers and all passwords. >> you would also NEED the CCs' "Security Code" #s !!! Tsk, tsk, tsk !!! Sloppy !!! Rick, yer SAFE !!!! HeeHee !! From ampole at hotmail.com Sat May 22 00:21:49 2010 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 06:21:49 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Heavy clutch question In-Reply-To: <8CCC76646BA0D8E-14A8-D005@webmail-m083.sysops.aol.com> References: <1A51F4F5A4AD452893C1B6BCDB5CA727@HDV7DNG1>, <8CCC76646BA0D8E-14A8-D005@webmail-m083.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: Gary Maybe of no use, but whats it worth, Cannot help you with the part number, but when I wanted to check the part with FirstLine (B and B) they were very helpfull, there contact email was : info at borgandbeck.com Basically its all down to the spring pressure, the springs in the cover were colour coded, I seem to remember they were light green for the bj8, 9 1/2 ", (check your old assembly for the 10"). Hopefully someone may have an old parts book to check the parts number if you get no further help from Firstline. I believe on the bj8 that the e type jag also had the same size clutch but the springs were harder and coloured dark green (this being the clutch I had). cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/197222280/direct/01/ We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us now From coudesluijs at chello.nl Sat May 22 00:42:16 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 08:42:16 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Heavy clutch question In-Reply-To: <8CCC76646BA0D8E-14A8-D005@webmail-m083.sysops.aol.com> References: <1A51F4F5A4AD452893C1B6BCDB5CA727@HDV7DNG1> <8CCC76646BA0D8E-14A8-D005@webmail-m083.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <4BF77CC8.10003@chello.nl> This happened to me with a Jensen Healey. I just could not find a cause untill I decided to to take the clutch apart again. I noticed that the blades of the diaphragm spring in the clutch cover were thicker than in the original, hence: /HD clutch or racing clutch/!. Replacing with a standard item restored everything to normal. Also when you enlarge the diameter of the clutch master cilinder the force to press down the clutch pedal will be affected by being heavier. Kees Oudesluijs NL warthodson at aol.com wrote: > A friend has replaced his BJ7 clutch with a "new old stock" one he bought on > ebay. Upon casual examination before installation it appeared to be identical > to the old one, however now that it is installed it is extremely heavy. The > hydraulic system is all new & properly installed & bled. There does not appear > to be anything binding or other unusual symptoms. > The only modification is a one size larger master cylinder to reduce the long > original pedal travel. I know that will increase the pedal pressure required, > but three of us have already made this change (although the 3 cars are all > BJ8s with different type clutches) & the pedal pressure increase could be > described as minimal to moderate. > Can anyone verify if a Borg & Beck #45696/14 10" cover assemble is correct > for a BJ7? Did they offer a heavy duty racing pressure plate by any chance? > Any other thoughts on what could be causing a very heavy clutch pedal? > > We tried contacting Borg & Beck but got no help. > Thanks, > Gary Hodson > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jamie Daggett > To: High Speed Hodson > Sent: Fri, May 21, 2010 10:45 am > Subject: Fw: FormToEmail Comments > > > > Bought & installed "NOS pressure plate for AH 3000 BJ7" > Outer box reads 45696/14 10" Cover Assembly > > I put my old pressure plate in the "NOS" box and upon re-inspection find the > Borg & Beck P/N to be 45616B. > > Upon receipt of the NOS P/N I compared the two units. All appeared to be > correct; bolt holes, alaignment yellow springs and I thought the P/N's were > the same but can only verify what the outer carton reads not the actual plate > which is currently installed. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl From bcrist at club-internet.fr Sat May 22 00:51:08 2010 From: bcrist at club-internet.fr (Bernard) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 08:51:08 +0200 (CEST) Subject: [Healeys] Car to look at in AL Message-ID: <30716752.769261274511068660.JavaMail.www@wsfrf1119> Hi members, Is someone willing to go see a Jag XKE in Florence, AL? To assess the car is there and the papers in order? Private reply, thx Bernard jagxk120 at gmail.com From healey.nut at gmail.com Sat May 22 01:00:06 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 15:00:06 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Heavy clutch question In-Reply-To: <8CCC76646BA0D8E-14A8-D005@webmail-m083.sysops.aol.com> References: <1A51F4F5A4AD452893C1B6BCDB5CA727@HDV7DNG1> <8CCC76646BA0D8E-14A8-D005@webmail-m083.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: Gary - It is quite easy to mix up the BJ8 brake master and the BJ8 clutch master. On the BJ8, these units are not the same, but on your BJ7, these units are identical. If for some reason you've mixed up and put a BJ8 Brake master on for your clutch master, then you will have the problems your are describing. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Sat, May 22, 2010 at 9:36 AM, wrote: > A friend has replaced his BJ7 clutch with a "new old stock" one he bought > on > ebay. Upon casual examination before installation it appeared to be > identical > to the old one, however now that it is installed it is extremely heavy. The > hydraulic system is all new & properly installed & bled. There does not > appear > to be anything binding or other unusual symptoms. > The only modification is a one size larger master cylinder to reduce the > long > original pedal travel. I know that will increase the pedal pressure > required, > but three of us have already made this change (although the 3 cars are all > BJ8s with different type clutches) & the pedal pressure increase could be > described as minimal to moderate. > Can anyone verify if a Borg & Beck #45696/14 10" cover assemble is correct > for a BJ7? Did they offer a heavy duty racing pressure plate by any chance? > Any other thoughts on what could be causing a very heavy clutch pedal? > > We tried contacting Borg & Beck but got no help. > Thanks, > Gary Hodson > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jamie Daggett > To: High Speed Hodson > Sent: Fri, May 21, 2010 10:45 am > Subject: Fw: FormToEmail Comments > > > > Bought & installed "NOS pressure plate for AH 3000 BJ7" > Outer box reads 45696/14 10" Cover Assembly > > I put my old pressure plate in the "NOS" box and upon re-inspection find > the > Borg & Beck P/N to be 45616B. > > Upon receipt of the NOS P/N I compared the two units. All appeared to be > correct; bolt holes, alaignment yellow springs and I thought the P/N's were > the same but can only verify what the outer carton reads not the actual > plate > which is currently installed. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com From grday at btinternet.com Sat May 22 02:50:37 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 09:50:37 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Worth a Shot References: <358384.51000.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <2CF834D18A3A421897C7F6F9D85C9924@user8634b3d69b> You forgot to mention the phone! You'll never write a good con if you leave that out. No cigars for this one. Mugger ----- Original Message ----- From: "HealeyRick" To: Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 11:06 PM Subject: [Healeys] Worth a Shot > This had to come in a hurry and it has left me in a devastating > state. > I'm in some terrible situation and I'm really going to need > your > urgent help. Some years ago, I started restoring a Healey with a stock > motor > but I got mugged by the desire to add some hoodlum horespower V8. I've > lost > all my cash,credit cards, I'm financially stranded right now > and I've got > more boxes coming from Summit Racing daily. The UPS guy arrives in few > hours > time but I need > some money > to clear some bills. So all I can do now is > pay cash and get out > of this engine swap quickly.I do not want to make a scene of > this which is > why I did not call my house as my wife said she'd kill me if I spend > anymore > on the damned car.I was wondering if you could loan me some cash, > I'll refund it > to you as soon as I arrive home just need to clear my > Healey bills > and get the car back on the road, As soon as I get home my gold > concours award, I'll refund it > immediately. Write me so I can let you know > how to send it. > > Rick > > > Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/grday at btinternet.com From healeymanjim at hansencc.net Sat May 22 02:59:20 2010 From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 08:59:20 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?scam?= Message-ID: <20100522085920.30375.qmail@server278.com> having lived in las vegas for ten years i have seen and heard of hundreds of scams. every few days the paper lists a new one going around. i would never send money to anyone, anywhere, no matter how pathetic the plea. call me hardhearted, but i have not been scammed yet. hjim From rchaskell at earthlink.net Sat May 22 04:01:20 2010 From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 06:01:20 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Heavy clutch question In-Reply-To: <8CCC76646BA0D8E-14A8-D005@webmail-m083.sysops.aol.com> References: <1A51F4F5A4AD452893C1B6BCDB5CA727@HDV7DNG1> <8CCC76646BA0D8E-14A8-D005@webmail-m083.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <4BF7AB70.1040703@earthlink.net> Per Borg & Beck Catalog S201/15-1969: 45696/108 is the correct cover for a BJ7 till Engine #4878. 75698/11 is then used for till the end of 6 cylinder production (B7J & BJ8). 46696/14 is for an Austin Commercial LDO 2.2 litre diesel or a IH B250 tractor, among others. Cheers, Bob warthodson at aol.com wrote: > A friend has replaced his BJ7 clutch with a "new old stock" one he bought on > ebay. Upon casual examination before installation it appeared to be identical > to the old one, however now that it is installed it is extremely heavy. The > hydraulic system is all new & properly installed & bled. There does not appear > to be anything binding or other unusual symptoms. > The only modification is a one size larger master cylinder to reduce the long > original pedal travel. I know that will increase the pedal pressure required, > but three of us have already made this change (although the 3 cars are all > BJ8s with different type clutches) & the pedal pressure increase could be > described as minimal to moderate. > Can anyone verify if a Borg & Beck #45696/14 10" cover assemble is correct > for a BJ7? Did they offer a heavy duty racing pressure plate by any chance? > Any other thoughts on what could be causing a very heavy clutch pedal? > > We tried contacting Borg & Beck but got no help. > Thanks, > Gary Hodson > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jamie Daggett > To: High Speed Hodson > Sent: Fri, May 21, 2010 10:45 am > Subject: Fw: FormToEmail Comments > > > > Bought & installed "NOS pressure plate for AH 3000 BJ7" > Outer box reads 45696/14 10" Cover Assembly > > I put my old pressure plate in the "NOS" box and upon re-inspection find the > Borg & Beck P/N to be 45616B. > > Upon receipt of the NOS P/N I compared the two units. All appeared to be > correct; bolt holes, alaignment yellow springs and I thought the P/N's were > the same but can only verify what the outer carton reads not the actual plate > which is currently installed. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/rchaskell at earthlink.net From grday at btinternet.com Sat May 22 04:20:18 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 11:20:18 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] scam References: <20100522085920.30375.qmail@server278.com> Message-ID: <8E849ADDC7F04D56831660150A59EC6A@user8634b3d69b> I've only been to Vegas twice and was scammed by the slots both times! LOL :-) ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 9:59 AM Subject: [Healeys] scam > having lived in las vegas for ten years i have seen and heard of hundreds > of scams. every few days the paper lists a new one going around. i would > never send money to anyone, anywhere, no matter how pathetic the plea. > call me hardhearted, but i have not been scammed yet. hjim > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/grday at btinternet.com From tomfelts at windstream.net Sat May 22 05:45:34 2010 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 6:45:34 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Car to look at in AL In-Reply-To: <30716752.769261274511068660.JavaMail.www@wsfrf1119> Message-ID: <20100522064534.NIQPB.2128277.root@ispmxfep11-z02> You might also send this to the E-Type list to see if there are some owners in that area. ---- Bernard wrote: ============= Hi members, Is someone willing to go see a Jag XKE in Florence, AL? To assess the car is there and the papers in order? Private reply, thx Bernard jagxk120 at gmail.com _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tomfelts at windstream.net From gmandas at yahoo.com Sat May 22 06:00:15 2010 From: gmandas at yahoo.com (Greg Mandas) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 05:00:15 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Girling Break Servo vs. Lockheed Message-ID: <199484.96875.qm@web56104.mail.re3.yahoo.com> All, The 65 BJ8 I purchased last March sat in a barn seizing up for the last 30 years. The good news is, the car is original. The bad news is, the car is original. The owner did just enough restoration to sell it. That's not to say it was road worthy at the time. He had the brake cylinders redone, but not the servo. I have been driving the car and the brakes function, but without power assist. My mechanic (for all the things I wont', can't or shouldn't do) suggests replacing the master cylinder with an earlier model with a smaller bore. "It increases brake pressure to where you don't need a servo." My local British parts guy says I should drop in a Lockheed. "It's safest and by the way you need $100 bracket to make it fit." I'd like to have the original Girling rebuilt, but both guys tell me it's not a good idea. They don't know of anyone who can do the job right and independently steered me away from the place I found. My restoration philosophy is to stay as original as possible unless prohibited by safety, cost or practicality. What do y'all think? Greg 65 BJ8. From bjsbj8 at gmail.com Sat May 22 06:42:35 2010 From: bjsbj8 at gmail.com (Bob Johnson) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 08:42:35 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Girling Break Servo vs. Lockheed In-Reply-To: <199484.96875.qm@web56104.mail.re3.yahoo.com> References: <199484.96875.qm@web56104.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Message-ID: When I ordered my Lockheed from Healey Surgeons, it came with instructions for modifying the old bracket to accommodate the Lockheed unit. Involved turning the brackets over and drilling a hole or two as I recall. Bob Johnson BJ8 > > My local British parts guy says I should drop in a Lockheed. "It's safest and by the way you need $100 bracket to make it fit." From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sat May 22 07:24:53 2010 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 09:24:53 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Girling Break Servo vs. Lockheed In-Reply-To: <199484.96875.qm@web56104.mail.re3.yahoo.com> References: <199484.96875.qm@web56104.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Message-ID: We've had excellent experience with John Stuart Power brake in Stoney Creek, Ontario. rebuilding the original Girling servos. http://www.johnstuartpowerbrake.com/Automotive.page?CategoryID=84&CurrentPage=2&ItemID=327 Rich Chrysler -------------------------------------------------- From: "Greg Mandas" Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 8:00 AM To: Subject: [Healeys] Girling Break Servo vs. Lockheed > All, > > The 65 BJ8 I purchased last March sat in a barn seizing up for the last 30 > years. The good news is, the car is original. The bad news is, the car is > original. The owner did just enough restoration to sell it. That's not to > say it was road worthy at the time. He had the brake cylinders redone, but > not the servo. I have been driving the car and the brakes function, but > without power assist. > > My mechanic (for all the things I wont', can't or shouldn't do) suggests > replacing the master cylinder with an earlier model with a smaller bore. > "It increases brake pressure to where you don't need a servo." > > My local British parts guy says I should drop in a Lockheed. "It's safest > and by the way you need $100 bracket to make it fit." > > I'd like to have the original Girling rebuilt, but both guys tell me it's > not a good idea. They don't know of anyone who can do the job right and > independently steered me away from the place I found. > > My restoration philosophy is to stay as original as possible unless > prohibited by safety, cost or practicality. > > What do y'all think? > > Greg > > 65 BJ8. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richchrysler at quickclic.net From bspidell at comcast.net Sat May 22 07:28:32 2010 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 06:28:32 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Girling Break Servo vs. Lockheed In-Reply-To: <199484.96875.qm@web56104.mail.re3.yahoo.com> References: <199484.96875.qm@web56104.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4BF7DC00.50209@comcast.net> If you can do a 'brake job' you can rebuild a servo. Kits are available. For best results have the hydraulic cylinders re-sleeved unless they're spotless. There are some potential gotchas--like trimming the seal in the vacuum cylinder and (possibly) having to re-coat the inside of the vacuum cylinder--but, all in all, it's not a terribly tricky job and very satisfying. Search the archives for others' comments. Some parts, like the seals for the air/vacuum valve aren't in the kits--at least the ones I've bought--but I think BCS has them (they won't necessarily need replacing). bs Greg Mandas wrote: > All, > > The 65 BJ8 I purchased last March sat in a barn seizing up for the last 30 years. The good news is, the car is original. The bad news is, the car is original. The owner did just enough restoration to sell it. That's not to say it was road worthy at the time. He had the brake cylinders redone, but not the servo. I have been driving the car and the brakes function, but without power assist. > > My mechanic (for all the things I wont', can't or shouldn't do) suggests replacing the master cylinder with an earlier model with a smaller bore. "It increases brake pressure to where you don't need a servo." > > My local British parts guy says I should drop in a Lockheed. "It's safest and by the way you need $100 bracket to make it fit." > > I'd like to have the original Girling rebuilt, but both guys tell me it's not a good idea. They don't know of anyone who can do the job right and independently steered me away from the place I found. > > My restoration philosophy is to stay as original as possible unless prohibited by safety, cost or practicality. > > What do y'all think? > > Greg > > 65 BJ8. > > ******************************************************************* > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net > > ******************************************************************* From ahbn6 at verizon.net Sat May 22 07:31:35 2010 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 09:31:35 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] collapsible column In-Reply-To: References: <19720BA2C1D84C27840440D3BC9A6157@ACM030> <027501caf84e$b3c0e060$1b42a120$@net> Message-ID: <03aa01caf9b3$1996dce0$4cc496a0$@net> The collapsible column fabrication article developed by Allan Miller is now on the Technical page of my site in the Safety section. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com From: marknmon at gmail.com [mailto:marknmon at gmail.com] On Behalf Of m.fawcett Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 7:59 PM To: John Sims Subject: Re: [Healeys] collapsible column John, Let the list know when it is available on your web site. Thanks to you and Allen, Mark Fawcett On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 12:00 PM, John Sims wrote: Send it to me and I'll post 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 allen c miller jr Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 7:41 AM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] collapsible column In February I drove a 2010 Toyota compact head-on into a truck tractor parked From Healey100M at gmail.com Sat May 22 07:38:35 2010 From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 09:38:35 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Streamlined 100-Sixs - New Photos In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Where these cars 100-Six based or were they 100S based? They are listed on the page as 100S ( & 100S #3804) but referred heres as 1957 Streamlined 100-sixs. 100S were 4 cylinder not 6. #3804 was (is) 4 cylinder. Heading on the pages wrong? or were these not 100-Six's? Randy Randy Hicks www.austinhealey100m.com '56 100 M '55 BN1 Dealer Le Mans '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M at gmail.com On May 21, 2010, at 3:10 PM, Derek Job wrote: > Several years ago there was a lot of correspondence on the 1957 Streamlined > 100-Sixs that ran at Sebring that year. > > I was just browsing Racing Sportcars site again and they have posted > additional photos of the three cars including an amazing colour photo of the > Pacific Green/Florida Green car number 25. > > Photos can be seen at > > http://www.racingsportscars.com/photo/1957/Sebring-1957-03-23-025.jpg > > http://www.racingsportscars.com/photo/1957/Sebring-1957-03-23-024.jpg > > > http://www.racingsportscars.com/photo/1957/Sebring-1957-03-23-023a.jpg > > http://www.racingsportscars.com/photo/1957/Sebring-1957-03-23-025a.jpg > > > This web site list car number 23 as being AHS 3804 which is the old Fred > Hunter 100S. Could it have been rebodied at this time? > > enjoy > > Derek > www.healeysix.net > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey100m at gmail.com From tahoehealey at hotmail.com Sat May 22 09:47:00 2010 From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 08:47:00 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Window cranks again Message-ID: Thanks for all the help. I solved the gap and window winder interference problem using a couple of panel clips and new holes drilled in the top of the lower section of the doors. I also was able to fit the front part of the panel closer at the front edge of the door which allowed the door opener to operate with out hitting the paneling. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 From derek.c.job at gmail.com Sat May 22 10:04:57 2010 From: derek.c.job at gmail.com (Derek Job) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 18:04:57 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Streamlined 100-Sixs - New Photos In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Randy That is the big question, which has not yet been completely answered due to a surprising lack of information about these cars. They had six-cylinder engines, but it is likley they were based on 100 chassis' and not the longer 100-Six. If so then they would be following in the footsteps of the 1956 Bonneville Endurance record car which featured the new 6 cylinder engine in a 100 chassis. Four streamlined alloy bodies were made by Jensen. One went on the record car and the other three went on these cars. I don't know why one is referred to as AHS 3804. It seems a very precise piece of information to have that detail listed about a race car, so perhaps it's true. It would mean that AHS 3804 was rebodied and re-engined for this race. The car was originally one of the special test cars, so it's not impossible. Derek www.healeysix.net On Sat, May 22, 2010 at 3:38 PM, Randy Hicks wrote: > Where these cars 100-Six based or were they 100S based? > > They are listed on the page as 100S ( & 100S #3804) but referred heres as > 1957 Streamlined 100-sixs. 100S were 4 cylinder not 6. #3804 was (is) 4 > cylinder. > > Heading on the pages wrong? or were these not 100-Six's? > > Randy > > Randy Hicks > www.austinhealey100m.com > '56 100 M > '55 BN1 Dealer Le Mans > '62 BN7 MkII > '65 BJ8 > '53 MGTD > Healey100M at gmail.com > > > > > > On May 21, 2010, at 3:10 PM, Derek Job wrote: > > > Several years ago there was a lot of correspondence on the 1957 > Streamlined > > 100-Sixs that ran at Sebring that year. > > > > I was just browsing Racing Sportcars site again and they have posted > > additional photos of the three cars including an amazing colour photo of > the > > Pacific Green/Florida Green car number 25. > > > > Photos can be seen at > > > > http://www.racingsportscars.com/photo/1957/Sebring-1957-03-23-025.jpg > > > > http://www.racingsportscars.com/photo/1957/Sebring-1957-03-23-024.jpg > > > > > > http://www.racingsportscars.com/photo/1957/Sebring-1957-03-23-023a.jpg > > > > http://www.racingsportscars.com/photo/1957/Sebring-1957-03-23-025a.jpg > > > > > > This web site list car number 23 as being AHS 3804 which is the old Fred > > Hunter 100S. Could it have been rebodied at this time? > > > > enjoy > > > > Derek > > www.healeysix.net > > _______________________________________________ > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey100m at gmail.com From mark at bradakis.com Sat May 22 10:40:55 2010 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 10:40:55 -0600 (MDT) Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of scams... Message-ID: <20100522164055.118732E066@bradakis.com> A "heads up" for those men who may be regular Home Depot customers. Over the last month I became a victim of a clever scam while out shopping. Simply going out to get supplies has turned out to be quite traumatic. Don't be naive enough to think it couldn't happen to you or your friends. Here's how the scam works: Two seriously good-looking 20-21 year-old girls come over to your car as you are packing your shopping into the trunk. They both start wiping your windshield with a rag and Windex, with their breasts almost falling out of their skimpy T-shirts. It is impossible not to look. When you thank them and offer them a tip, they say "No" and instead ask you for a ride to another Home Depot or Lowe's. You agree and they get in the back seat. On the way, they start undressing. Then one of them climbs over into the front seat and starts crawling all over you, while the other one steals your wallet. I had my wallet stolen May 4th, 9th, 10th, twice on the 15th, 17th, Also April 1st, 4th, twice on the 8th, three times just yesterday and very likely again this upcoming weekend. So tell your friends to be careful. mjb. From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Sat May 22 10:44:55 2010 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 12:44:55 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Marque follow up Message-ID: <000601caf9ce$1c4a96f0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> I have returned to the list with "pants a flaming" to follow up and close our nice friendly discussion, Ouch. You guys are rough. And rightfully so, I imagine. I waited till I thought everyone had a chance to air it out on the list before I got back. FWIW, I sent the note to the list because there is no real magazine forum or list that I know of and its tough to get a group opinion without a group. And basically I was just after an opinion. Most of the "flames " came to the list and the "agreeds" came to me personally, not sure why but thats the way it works sometimes. Anyway, comments and flames accepted. Being the absolute gentlemen and businessman, Reid was very eloquent and to the point with his feedback to me and the list. I was not a ware that the available articles that the magazine has to choose from are slight and few. And the use of the historical replicar was to inform and show what can be achieved with todays technology and yesterdays ideas. (Still don't understand the crankshaft breaking) I for one will be organizing an article in the near future and maybe others can also to help with the magazine content. Theres gotta be some great stories out there just waiting to be heard. >From here on I will be adjusting my LBC car interests to include the retro ideas ,racing stuff, and concours, and accept them all as being a part of this addictive, expensive, love/hate car hobby that we have all become a part of. No disrespect meant Reid, Keep up the stellar work on the magazine and what you do for the Healey community. Mark LaPierre From willig at wtnet.de Sat May 22 10:45:39 2010 From: willig at wtnet.de (T+ B Willig) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 18:45:39 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] BN2 horn wire insulation In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <003101caf9ce$36633150$a32993f0$@de> I just fitted the horns to my BN2 and I noticed that the wires / bullet connectors are fixed, unprotected, to the front crossmember. Was it like this originally or were some kind of protection fitted by the factory? Thomas Willig From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sat May 22 11:50:11 2010 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 13:50:11 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BN2 horn wire insulation In-Reply-To: <003101caf9ce$36633150$a32993f0$@de> References: <003101caf9ce$36633150$a32993f0$@de> Message-ID: <3554277912644358B449925B296048CF@LIFEBOOK> Thomas, The wiring harness came down to mount on the front face of the front cross member and was not protected any further than the outer cloth loom and the covering of each individual wire. Of course the wire ends went through the rubber seals and into the horn bodies. Rich -------------------------------------------------- From: "T+ B Willig" Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 12:45 PM To: Subject: [Healeys] BN2 horn wire insulation > I just fitted the horns to my BN2 and I noticed that the wires / bullet > connectors are fixed, unprotected, to the front crossmember. Was it like > this originally or were some kind of protection fitted by the factory? > > Thomas Willig > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richchrysler at quickclic.net From dwflagg at juno.com Sat May 22 15:40:53 2010 From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg at juno.com) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 17:40:53 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Non-Healey Related Message-ID: <20100522.144112.48.145664@mailpop06.dca.untd.com> I have some pot metal lamp posts for a model train layout that are in need of repair. Does anyone have someone they use for automotive items that is super good? TIA. Doug ____________________________________________________________ Free Credit Score A bad credit score is below 598. Click here to see yours for $0. Checking won't affect your score. By Experian® http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4bf84fa9c56ac5fffast06duc From medlabinc at msn.com Sat May 22 15:45:40 2010 From: medlabinc at msn.com (Dick Matson) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 14:45:40 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Healey Marque follow up Message-ID: Bravo ! Bravo ! Dick Matson / Bj8 ----- Original Message ----- From: Mark LaPierre To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net ; Reid Trummel Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 9:44 AM Subject: [Healeys] Healey Marque follow up I have returned to the list with "pants a flaming" to follow up and close our nice friendly discussion, Ouch. You guys are rough. And rightfully so, I imagine. I waited till I thought everyone had a chance to air it out on the list before I got back. FWIW, I sent the note to the list because there is no real magazine forum or list that I know of and its tough to get a group opinion without a group. And basically I was just after an opinion. Most of the "flames " came to the list and the "agreeds" came to me personally, not sure why but thats the way it works sometimes. Anyway, comments and flames accepted. Being the absolute gentlemen and businessman, Reid was very eloquent and to the point with his feedback to me and the list. I was not a ware that the available articles that the magazine has to choose from are slight and few. And the use of the historical replicar was to inform and show what can be achieved with todays technology and yesterdays ideas. (Still don't understand the crankshaft breaking) I for one will be organizing an article in the near future and maybe others can also to help with the magazine content. Theres gotta be some great stories out there just waiting to be heard. >From here on I will be adjusting my LBC car interests to include the retro ideas ,racing stuff, and concours, and accept them all as being a part of this addictive, expensive, love/hate car hobby that we have all become a part of. No disrespect meant Reid, Keep up the stellar work on the magazine and what you do for the Healey community. Mark LaPierre _______________________________________________ From medlabinc at msn.com Sat May 22 15:58:10 2010 From: medlabinc at msn.com (Dick Matson) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 14:58:10 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Blinker lights left on Message-ID: A while back I saw on the list a suggestion for a clicker or bell that wires into signal lights - to help guys like me remember to turn off the trafficator. Anyone got information. I have a Bj8. Dick Matson / Bj8 From eyera3 at gmail.com Sat May 22 16:26:26 2010 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 15:26:26 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Marque follow up In-Reply-To: <000601caf9ce$1c4a96f0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> References: <000601caf9ce$1c4a96f0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: well said! there's room for all under the tent. I am working on a story about my 36 years of ownership and recent body on restoration. Is it still a body on, if the fenders have come off? The Beast is off to the paint remover Tuesday!!! Ira On Sat, May 22, 2010 at 9:44 AM, Mark LaPierre wrote: > I have returned to the list with "pants a flaming" to follow up and close > our > nice friendly > discussion, Ouch. You guys are rough. And rightfully so, I imagine. I > waited till I thought > everyone had a chance to air it out on the list before I got back. FWIW, I > sent the note to the > list because there is no real magazine forum or list that I know of and its > tough to get > a group opinion without a group. And basically I was just after an > opinion. > Most > of the "flames " came to the list and the "agreeds" came to me personally, > not > sure why but thats the way > it works sometimes. Anyway, comments and flames accepted. > > Being the absolute gentlemen and businessman, Reid was very eloquent and to > the point > with his feedback to me and the list. I was not a ware that the available > articles that the magazine has to choose from are slight and few. And > the > use of the historical replicar was to > inform and show what can be achieved with todays technology and yesterdays > ideas. (Still don't > understand the crankshaft breaking) I for one will be organizing an > article > in the near future and maybe others can also to > help with the magazine content. Theres gotta be some great stories out > there > just waiting to be heard. > > >From here on I will be adjusting my LBC car interests to include the retro > ideas ,racing > stuff, and concours, and accept them all as being a part of this > addictive, > expensive, love/hate car hobby that we have all become a part of. > > > No disrespect meant Reid, > Keep up the stellar work on the magazine and what you do for the Healey > community. > > Mark LaPierre > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/eyera3 at gmail.com > -- I Erbs Portland, OR _______ _______ (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) (_________________________) From stmiller96 at hotmail.com Sat May 22 16:31:37 2010 From: stmiller96 at hotmail.com (S and T Miller) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 18:31:37 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 "M" head gasket leak Message-ID: I rebuilt a guys 100-4 engine a few years ago, where we converted it to "M" specs and .030 over. He over heated it at least once (I didn't do anything to his rad.). He now has a head gasket coolant leak (3,000 plus miles) on the right side of the motor. Is there any recommendations for a replacement head gasket or head gasket sealant? I have always been one to not use any sealant on head gaskets. 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." _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 From stmiller96 at hotmail.com Sat May 22 16:35:57 2010 From: stmiller96 at hotmail.com (S and T Miller) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 18:35:57 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Carlisle Message-ID: Anyone get any good deals/ cool things at Carlisle Import? I found a tonneau bar for our 100-6 for $15.00. A sprite MKII speedo that works for $10.00. A MGB Jack for $35.00. and a big Healey e-brake handle (frozen, but the chrome isn't too bad) for $5.00. A fellow club member of the AHSTC found an original touch up paint jar from BMC for the AH in the color Healey Blue. 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." _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar&ocid=PID283 26::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5 From ahbn6 at verizon.net Sat May 22 16:51:21 2010 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 18:51:21 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Marque follow up In-Reply-To: References: <000601caf9ce$1c4a96f0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <005701cafa01$4cc412b0$e64c3810$@net> I have been silent on this until now only to say wouldn't it be nice if both Reid and Gary sent an SOS out saying "hey guys, hold back a while as you have given me enough items to keep me busy for the next couple of years." I know of no editor who did not like a big pile of stuff to go through for his magazine. Sure beats slimming it down for lack of submissions. Who among us has not had an experience or two worthy of publication so that everyone else is made aware of 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 I Erbs Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 6:26 PM To: Mark LaPierre Cc: Reid Trummel; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Marque follow up well said! there's room for all under the tent. I am working on a story about my 36 years of ownership and recent body on restoration. Is it still a body on, if the fenders have come off? The Beast is off to the paint remover Tuesday!!! Ira On Sat, May 22, 2010 at 9:44 AM, Mark LaPierre wrote: > I have returned to the list with "pants a flaming" to follow up and close > our > nice friendly > discussion, Ouch. You guys are rough. And rightfully so, I imagine. I > waited till I thought > everyone had a chance to air it out on the list before I got back. FWIW, I > sent the note to the From Healey100M at gmail.com Sat May 22 17:08:13 2010 From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 19:08:13 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 "M" head gasket leak In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4B958DDC-71BB-4C62-9CC7-6EA44870E5D0@gmail.com> Common leak spot on 100/4. I stopped it with the Dennis Welch Steel Head Gasket 5 years ago on the 100 M - no leaks since. Not cheap but well worth it. Randy Randy Hicks www.austinhealey100m.com '56 100 M '55 BN1 Dealer Le Mans '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M at gmail.com On May 22, 2010, at 6:31 PM, S and T Miller wrote: > I rebuilt a guys 100-4 engine a few years ago, where we converted it to "M" > specs and .030 over. He over heated it at least once (I didn't do anything to > his rad.). He now has a head gasket coolant leak (3,000 plus miles) on the > right side of the motor. Is there any recommendations for a replacement head > gasket or head gasket sealant? I have always been one to not use any sealant > on head gaskets. > > 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." > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your > inbox. > http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL > :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey100m at gmail.com From eyera3 at gmail.com Sat May 22 17:27:46 2010 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 16:27:46 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 "M" head gasket leak In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Cayenne pepper work great, if it's not too big a leak. really I have used it before . From pennell at cox.net Sat May 22 17:33:19 2010 From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 19:33:19 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Day late Friday funny Message-ID: <20100522193319.0H7IE.472608.imail@eastrmwml45> Late yesterday afternoon I was sitting on the sofa watching TV when I heard my wife's' sweet voice from the kitchen. "What would you like for dinner my Love? Chicken, beef or lamb?" she asked. "Thank you, I'll have chicken." I said. She replied "You're having soup, you dimwit. I was talking to the cat." From mslechta at chartermi.net Sat May 22 17:38:59 2010 From: mslechta at chartermi.net (Mike Slechta) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 18:38:59 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Blinker lights left on In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <74E1C7D240954D11A234D76D8E6CD814@MikesLaptop> Dick, I put a little (as in small) "buzzer" for my directionals on an MGA I used to have. The A was a + earth, but I don't think that made any difference to the "buzzer". I got the buzzer from an elevator mechanic. When I sold the car I took the buzzer off - that has to be 15 years ago. If I can locate it, you are welcome to it. Mad Mike (of Madison, WI) ----- Original Message ----- From: Dick Matson To: AustinHealey List Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 4:58 PM Subject: [Healeys] Blinker lights left on A while back I saw on the list a suggestion for a clicker or bell that wires into signal lights - to help guys like me remember to turn off the trafficator. Anyone got information. I have a Bj8. Dick Matson / Bj8 _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/mslechta at chartermi.net From mark at bradakis.com Sat May 22 17:43:36 2010 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 17:43:36 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Marque follow up In-Reply-To: <005701cafa01$4cc412b0$e64c3810$@net> References: <000601caf9ce$1c4a96f0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> <005701cafa01$4cc412b0$e64c3810$@net> Message-ID: <4BF86C28.9040609@bradakis.com> For those contemplating submitting a story you might consider something as simple as writing up a home repair, something like I did way back when: http://www.team.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=32 Nothing too earth shattering, but some folks might enjoy reading about such trials and tribulations. mjb. From fogbro1 at comcast.net Sat May 22 17:40:47 2010 From: fogbro1 at comcast.net (Ed Woods) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 19:40:47 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Carlisle References: Message-ID: <55E8354F716A4F7DA98B2B0340C35865@Edscomputer> Found two overdrive units, a center shift gearbox and a side shift gearbox. Would like to have found a 3000 engine while I had a truck available, but no one brought a lump like that to Import Carlisle this year. Show is 1/4 the size of years past, but still worth the trip. Ed Woods From healey.nut at gmail.com Sat May 22 18:13:41 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 08:13:41 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Blinker lights left on In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Just buy a buzzing flasher. Pep boys or Napa should sell them. On 5/23/10, Dick Matson wrote: > A while back I saw on the list a suggestion for a clicker or bell that wires > into signal lights - to help guys like me remember to turn off the > trafficator. Anyone got information. I have a Bj8. > > Dick Matson / Bj8 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From sbyers at ec.rr.com Sat May 22 18:20:45 2010 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 20:20:45 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Blinker lights left on In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000501cafa0d$ca0c4100$5e24c300$@rr.com> Hi, Dick - Maybe the attachment will help. I got both the buzzer (P/N 273-055A - $3.49) and the chime (P/N 273-071B - $10.66) from Radio Shack. You can use two of either one instead of one of each if you prefer. You can see the result by going here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EmFXthG868 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 Dick Matson Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 5:58 PM To: AustinHealey List Subject: [Healeys] Blinker lights left on A while back I saw on the list a suggestion for a clicker or bell that wires into signal lights - to help guys like me remember to turn off the trafficator. Anyone got information. I have a Bj8. Dick Matson / Bj8 [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Turn signal circuit - modified with audible indicators.JPG] From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Sat May 22 19:15:46 2010 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 21:15:46 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Blinker lights left on References: Message-ID: <001801cafa15$79e5c900$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> A piezo electric buzzer from Radio shack works well. I hooked it to the single wire on the flasher light on the dashboard of my MGA. One wire went to the light and the other went to ground and it buzzes along with the flashing light. One would have to look at the schematic of our Healeys to see where to hook it up exactly but I'm sure it can be done . I bought a LOUD flasher from the Nocks at one time but it wasn't very effective under the hood so I removed it. It would work fine if placed on the inside of the car. My unit is called a LOUD FLASHER and is yellow. You may want to search the archives cause I seem to remember this topic before. Hey I think I may have just come up with a worthy article for the Marque . ; ) Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Dick Matson" ; "AustinHealey List" Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 8:13 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Blinker lights left on > Just buy a buzzing flasher. Pep boys or Napa should sell them. > > On 5/23/10, Dick Matson wrote: >> A while back I saw on the list a suggestion for a clicker or bell that >> wires >> into signal lights - to help guys like me remember to turn off the >> trafficator. Anyone got information. I have a Bj8. >> >> Dick Matson / Bj8 >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com >> > > -- > Sent from my mobile device > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/lapierrem at sbcglobal.net From Awgertoo at aol.com Sat May 22 19:43:26 2010 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 21:43:26 EDT Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 "M" head gasket leak Message-ID: <1167c.4128fb59.3929e23e@aol.com> DW's head studs also recommended. Best--Michael Oritt ------------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 5/22/2010 7:29:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Healey100M at gmail.com writes: Common leak spot on 100/4. I stopped it with the Dennis Welch Steel Head Gasket 5 years ago on the 100 M - no leaks since. From medlabinc at msn.com Sat May 22 20:32:59 2010 From: medlabinc at msn.com (Dick Matson) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 19:32:59 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Blinker lights left on Message-ID: Thanks Mike. And I'll get back to you on your offer. I ask re information because remembering from earlier list discussion is there a difference in trafficator buzzer installation between Pre-May '64 Austin Healeys and those that followed and have amber signal lights. Dick Matson / Bj8 ---- Original Message ----- From: Mike Slechta To: Dick Matson ; AustinHealey List Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 4:38 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Blinker lights left on Dick, I put a little (as in small) "buzzer" for my directionals on an MGA I used to have. The A was a + earth, but I don't think that made any difference to the "buzzer". I got the buzzer from an elevator mechanic. When I sold the car I took the buzzer off - that has to be 15 years ago. If I can locate it, you are welcome to it. Mad Mike (of Madison, WI) ----- Original Message ----- From: Dick Matson To: AustinHealey List Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 4:58 PM Subject: [Healeys] Blinker lights left on A while back I saw on the list a suggestion for a clicker or bell that wires into signal lights - to help guys like me remember to turn off the trafficator. Anyone got information. I have a Bj8. Dick Matson / Bj8 ______________________________________________ From tomfelts at windstream.net Sat May 22 20:38:39 2010 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 22:38:39 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Non-Healey Related In-Reply-To: <20100522.144112.48.145664@mailpop06.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: <20100522213839.LOST8.2140293.root@ispmxfep11-z02> I've had my E-Type rear chrome light fixtures, which are pot metal, redone here in a town just outside Pittsburgh. I was very happy with his work. Do you just want metal repair of chrome, or both? Haven't been there is a while, so am just assuming he hs still in business. M&P Chrome "Don" 724-527-6360 Won't hurt to give him a call to see. tom ---- dwflagg at juno.com wrote: ============= I have some pot metal lamp posts for a model train layout that are in need of repair. Does anyone have someone they use for automotive items that is super good? TIA. Doug ____________________________________________________________ Free Credit Score A bad credit score is below 598. Click here to see yours for $0. Checking won't affect your score. By Experian® http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4bf84fa9c56ac5fffast06duc _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tomfelts at windstream.net From ahbn6 at verizon.net Sat May 22 21:50:58 2010 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 23:50:58 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Blinker lights left on In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <008401cafa2b$28064e00$7812ea00$@net> Ok I thought that I had seen this before and I have. It is in an article that I wrote for Healey Marque magazine and can be seen at: http://www.healey6.com/email%20mechanic/email%20mechanic%205-07.pdf OR http://tinyurl.com/2c72djh Go about half way through the article. I have found that many of the links for the Email Mechanic articles are broken and will fix them ASAP 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 Dick Matson Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 5:58 PM To: AustinHealey List Subject: [Healeys] Blinker lights left on A while back I saw on the list a suggestion for a clicker or bell that wires into signal lights - to help guys like me remember to turn off the trafficator. Anyone got information. I have a Bj8. Dick Matson / Bj8 From healey.nut at gmail.com Sat May 22 22:04:39 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 12:04:39 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Non-Healey Related In-Reply-To: <20100522.144112.48.145664@mailpop06.dca.untd.com> References: <20100522.144112.48.145664@mailpop06.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: Doug - I am currently dealing with JR Custom Plating in MN, who specialize in chroming pot metal. Google them. They take their time (very busy) but highly recommended. Alan On 5/23/10, dwflagg at juno.com wrote: > I have some pot metal lamp posts for a model train layout that are in > need of repair. Does anyone have someone they use for automotive items > that is super good? TIA. > > Doug > ____________________________________________________________ > Free Credit Score > A bad credit score is below 598. Click here to see yours for $0. Checking > won't affect your score. By Experian® > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4bf84fa9c56ac5fffast06duc > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From ynotink at msn.com Sat May 22 22:55:07 2010 From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE) Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 04:55:07 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Heavy clutch question In-Reply-To: <8CCC76646BA0D8E-14A8-D005@webmail-m083.sysops.aol.com> References: <1A51F4F5A4AD452893C1B6BCDB5CA727@HDV7DNG1>, <8CCC76646BA0D8E-14A8-D005@webmail-m083.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: "The only modification is a one size larger master cylinder to reduce the long> original pedal travel." TADAAAH! Bill Lawrence > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 21:36:04 -0400 > From: warthodson at aol.com > Subject: [Healeys] Heavy clutch question > > A friend has replaced his BJ7 clutch with a "new old stock" one he bought on > ebay. Upon casual examination before installation it appeared to be identical > to the old one, however now that it is installed it is extremely heavy. The > hydraulic system is all new & properly installed & bled. There does not appear > to be anything binding or other unusual symptoms. > The only modification is a one size larger master cylinder to reduce the long > original pedal travel. I know that will increase the pedal pressure required, > but three of us have already made this change (although the 3 cars are all > BJ8s with different type clutches) & the pedal pressure increase could be > described as minimal to moderate. > Can anyone verify if a Borg & Beck #45696/14 10" cover assemble is correct > for a BJ7? Did they offer a heavy duty racing pressure plate by any chance? > Any other thoughts on what could be causing a very heavy clutch pedal? > > We tried contacting Borg & Beck but got no help. > Thanks, > Gary Hodson > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jamie Daggett > To: High Speed Hodson > Sent: Fri, May 21, 2010 10:45 am > Subject: Fw: FormToEmail Comments > > > > Bought & installed "NOS pressure plate for AH 3000 BJ7" > Outer box reads 45696/14 10" Cover Assembly > > I put my old pressure plate in the "NOS" box and upon re-inspection find the > Borg & Beck P/N to be 45616B. > > Upon receipt of the NOS P/N I compared the two units. All appeared to be > correct; bolt holes, alaignment yellow springs and I thought the P/N's were > the same but can only verify what the outer carton reads not the actual plate > which is currently installed. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ynotink at msn.com From ynotink at msn.com Sat May 22 23:19:40 2010 From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE) Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 05:19:40 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Heavy clutch question In-Reply-To: <8CCC76646BA0D8E-14A8-D005@webmail-m083.sysops.aol.com> References: <1A51F4F5A4AD452893C1B6BCDB5CA727@HDV7DNG1>, <8CCC76646BA0D8E-14A8-D005@webmail-m083.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: "The only modification is a one size larger master cylinder to reduce the long> original pedal travel." TADAAAH! Bill Lawrence > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 21:36:04 -0400 > From: warthodson at aol.com > Subject: [Healeys] Heavy clutch question > > A friend has replaced his BJ7 clutch with a "new old stock" one he bought on > ebay. Upon casual examination before installation it appeared to be identical > to the old one, however now that it is installed it is extremely heavy. The > hydraulic system is all new & properly installed & bled. There does not appear > to be anything binding or other unusual symptoms. > The only modification is a one size larger master cylinder to reduce the long > original pedal travel. I know that will increase the pedal pressure required, > but three of us have already made this change (although the 3 cars are all > BJ8s with different type clutches) & the pedal pressure increase could be > described as minimal to moderate. > Can anyone verify if a Borg & Beck #45696/14 10" cover assemble is correct > for a BJ7? Did they offer a heavy duty racing pressure plate by any chance? > Any other thoughts on what could be causing a very heavy clutch pedal? > > We tried contacting Borg & Beck but got no help. > Thanks, > Gary Hodson > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jamie Daggett > To: High Speed Hodson > Sent: Fri, May 21, 2010 10:45 am > Subject: Fw: FormToEmail Comments > > > > Bought & installed "NOS pressure plate for AH 3000 BJ7" > Outer box reads 45696/14 10" Cover Assembly > > I put my old pressure plate in the "NOS" box and upon re-inspection find the > Borg & Beck P/N to be 45616B. > > Upon receipt of the NOS P/N I compared the two units. All appeared to be > correct; bolt holes, alaignment yellow springs and I thought the P/N's were > the same but can only verify what the outer carton reads not the actual plate > which is currently installed. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ynotink at msn.com From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Sun May 23 00:07:21 2010 From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 23:07:21 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 "M" head gasket leak In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <11221.54573.qm@web83605.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Common leak all 100s will leak there at one time or another, right at the engine ID tag.We install the DW headgasket and and hard head studs on every engine we build and they do not have any water leaking problems. We carry all of these in stock if you are in need. We will be closed this week but will be back on June 1 David Nock British Car Specialists --- On Sat, 5/22/10, S and T Miller wrote: From: S and T Miller Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 "M" head gasket leak To: healeys at autox.team.net Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 3:31 PM I rebuilt a guys 100-4 engine a few years ago, where we converted it to "M" specs and .030 over. He over heated it at least once (I didn't do anything to his rad.). He now has a head gasket coolant leak (3,000 plus miles) on the right side of the motor. Is there any recommendations for a replacement head gasket or head gasket sealant? I have always been one to not use any sealant on head gaskets. 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." _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeydoc at sbcglobal.net From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Sun May 23 00:12:45 2010 From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 23:12:45 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Girling Break Servo vs. Lockheed In-Reply-To: <199484.96875.qm@web56104.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <395389.10947.qm@web83607.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Greg, the OE servos are usually a 50 50 chance of a successful rebuild. We usually install the new Lockeheed servo since they are very dependable and you can very easily switchback to the original servo if you really have to have it original. My recomendation if you want safe and dependable is to install the NEW servo David Nock British Car Specialists --- On Sat, 5/22/10, Greg Mandas wrote: From: Greg Mandas Subject: [Healeys] Girling Break Servo vs. Lockheed To: healeys at autox.team.net Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 5:00 AM All, The 65 BJ8 I purchased last March sat in a barn seizing up for the last 30 years. The good news is, the car is original. The bad news is, the car is original. The owner did just enough restoration to sell it. That's not to say it was road worthy at the time. He had the brake cylinders redone, but not the servo. I have been driving the car and the brakes function, but without power assist. My mechanic (for all the things I wont', can't or shouldn't do) suggests replacing the master cylinder with an earlier model with a smaller bore. "It increases brake pressure to where you don't need a servo." My local British parts guy says I should drop in a Lockheed. "It's safest and by the way you need $100 bracket to make it fit." I'd like to have the original Girling rebuilt, but both guys tell me it's not a good idea. They don't know of anyone who can do the job right and independently steered me away from the place I found. My restoration philosophy is to stay as original as possible unless prohibited by safety, cost or practicality. What do y'all think? Greg 65 BJ8. _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeydoc at sbcglobal.net From editor_reid at hotmail.com Sun May 23 00:31:58 2010 From: editor_reid at hotmail.com (Reid Trummel) Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 23:31:58 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Marque follow up In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: By the way, if anyone would like a copy of the May issue in PDF format, just send me an email request. The file is about 11 megs (and thats the low-res version), so be sure that your email can handle an attachment of that size. (Although it seems that most can these days.) We dont normally make such an offer, but I imagine that some of you may be curious about the magazine and particularly that issue, and of course we also hope that youll like it well enough to join the club and get it 11 times per year (plus a calendar in the 12th month). Thanks. Reid Trummel Editor, HEALEY MARQUE www.healeyclub.org _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar&ocid=PID283 26::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5 From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Sun May 23 01:12:20 2010 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com) Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 00:12:20 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 "M" head gasket leak In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Try Cometic gasket. They list a solid copper one for the 100. You can also order it an any thickness you need if you want change the CR. The solid copper gasket requires flat mating surfaces of 50RA or smoother. The instructions also require you to coat both sides with a gasket sealer such as Gasgacinch or something comparable, but just normal torque specifications are called for. http://www.cometic.com/default.aspx No financial interest, just a satisfied customer. Mike MacLean 56 BN2 60 An5 On Sat, May 22, 2010 at 3:31 PM, S and T Miller wrote: > I rebuilt a guys 100-4 engine a few years ago, where we converted it to "M" > specs and .030 over. He over heated it at least once (I didn't do anything > to > his rad.). He now has a head gasket coolant leak (3,000 plus miles) on the > right side of the motor. Is there any recommendations for a replacement > head > gasket or head gasket sealant? I have always been one to not use any > sealant > on head gaskets. > > 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." From coudesluijs at chello.nl Sun May 23 01:16:39 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 09:16:39 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 "M" head gasket leak In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BF8D657.8040905@chello.nl> If the car has overheated you have a big chance that you have to shave the head again. Also check for cracks, as I think these heads are prone to cracks. Always fit a cilinder head dry on these cast iron lumps. Only in some applications in mainly alloy block engines with separate steel liners some sealant is used between the outer edge of the block/gasket/head. Kees Oudesluijs S and T Miller wrote: > I rebuilt a guys 100-4 engine a few years ago, where we converted it to "M" > specs and .030 over. He over heated it at least once (I didn't do anything to > his rad.). He now has a head gasket coolant leak (3,000 plus miles) on the > right side of the motor. Is there any recommendations for a replacement head > gasket or head gasket sealant? I have always been one to not use any sealant > on head gaskets. > > 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." > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your > inbox. > http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL > :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl From rccpl1 at yahoo.com Sun May 23 04:36:12 2010 From: rccpl1 at yahoo.com (john doe) Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 03:36:12 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] bj8 trans Message-ID: <993523.46779.qm@web30406.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Gm all i have a bj8 center shift trans for sale good overdrive anyone interested get back to me i'm in ny local pick up preferred went with a smitty conversion thats why the sale From rjswain at hotmail.com Sun May 23 05:43:29 2010 From: rjswain at hotmail.com (Rick Swain) Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 11:43:29 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Shameless Self-promotion Message-ID: I hope I don't offend anyone but here goes. I have just set up a website that focuses on my motor-related artwork. I invite you to take a look and welcome any comments. Healey content? There are a couple of drawings of my BN4. Cheers Rick Swain'59 BN4 _________________________________________________________________ Win a $10,000 shopping spree from Hotmail! Enter now. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9729711 From rjswain at hotmail.com Sun May 23 05:50:51 2010 From: rjswain at hotmail.com (Rick Swain) Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 11:50:51 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Duh or is doh? re: Shameless Self-promotion Message-ID: It would help if I provided the coordinates so people can find the site. www.classicmotorart.ca Rick Swain'59 BN4 Win a $10,000 shopping spree from Hotmail! Enter now Enter now _________________________________________________________________ 30 days of prizes: Hotmail makes your day easier! Enter Now. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9729710 From tomfelts at windstream.net Sun May 23 06:05:22 2010 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts) Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 8:05:22 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] bj8 trans In-Reply-To: <993523.46779.qm@web30406.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <20100523070522.UHJ69.2216240.root@ispmxfep10-z01> Would anyone ever buy from "John Doe"???:):):):) Signed Jane ---- john doe wrote: ============= Gm all i have a bj8 center shift trans for sale good overdrive anyone interested get back to me i'm in ny local pick up preferred went with a smitty conversion thats why the sale _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tomfelts at windstream.net From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sun May 23 07:49:27 2010 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 09:49:27 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 "M" head gasket leak In-Reply-To: <4BF8D657.8040905@chello.nl> References: <4BF8D657.8040905@chello.nl> Message-ID: <8755149B2DF5485AAC207F162734741F@LIFEBOOK> And what about the cure that Norman Nock outlined in his book, using the Permatex 300 on the joint surface, torque to spec and then to quote his text, "leave it alone". Rich -------------------------------------------------- From: "Oudesluys" Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 3:16 AM To: "S and T Miller" Cc: Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 "M" head gasket leak > If the car has overheated you have a big chance that you have to shave the > head again. Also check for cracks, as I think these heads are prone to > cracks. Always fit a cilinder head dry on these cast iron lumps. > Only in some applications in mainly alloy block engines with separate > steel liners some sealant is used between the outer edge of the > block/gasket/head. > Kees Oudesluijs > > S and T Miller wrote: >> I rebuilt a guys 100-4 engine a few years ago, where we converted it to >> "M" >> specs and .030 over. He over heated it at least once (I didn't do >> anything to >> his rad.). He now has a head gasket coolant leak (3,000 plus miles) on >> the >> right side of the motor. Is there any recommendations for a replacement >> head >> gasket or head gasket sealant? I have always been one to not use any >> sealant >> on head gaskets. >> >> 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." >> >> >> >> >> _________________________________________________________________ >> Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from >> your >> inbox. >> http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL >> :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richchrysler at quickclic.net From coudesluijs at chello.nl Sun May 23 09:23:48 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 17:23:48 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 "M" head gasket leak In-Reply-To: <8755149B2DF5485AAC207F162734741F@LIFEBOOK> References: <4BF8D657.8040905@chello.nl> <8755149B2DF5485AAC207F162734741F@LIFEBOOK> Message-ID: <4BF94884.4020804@chello.nl> Emergency repair. It may or may not do the trick. Point is: it has overheated, which is always suspect and often bad news. Kees Oudesluijs NL Rich C wrote: > And what about the cure that Norman Nock outlined in his book, using > the Permatex 300 on the joint surface, torque to spec and then to > quote his text, "leave it alone". > > Rich > >> If the car has overheated you have a big chance that you have to >> shave the head again. Also check for cracks, as I think these heads >> are prone to cracks. Always fit a cilinder head dry on these cast >> iron lumps. >> Only in some applications in mainly alloy block engines with separate >> steel liners some sealant is used between the outer edge of the >> block/gasket/head. >> Kees Oudesluijs From healeyrick at yahoo.com Sun May 23 10:55:36 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 09:55:36 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Shameless Self-promotion In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <698581.20724.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Please send us the link. Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Sun, 5/23/10, Rick Swain wrote: From: Rick Swain Subject: [Healeys] Shameless Self-promotion To: "Healey List" Date: Sunday, May 23, 2010, 7:43 AM I hope I don't offend anyone but here goes. I have just set up a website that focuses on my motor-related artwork. I invite you to take a look and welcome any comments. Healey content? There are a couple of drawings of my BN4. Cheers Rick Swain'59 BN4 _________________________________________________________________ Win a $10,000 shopping spree from Hotmail! Enter now. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9729711 _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeyrick at yahoo.com From ahbn6 at verizon.net Sun May 23 11:36:50 2010 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 13:36:50 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Shameless Self-promotion In-Reply-To: <698581.20724.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <698581.20724.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <00b401cafa9e$874037f0$95c0a7d0$@net> He did on a subsequent email along with a mea culpa. The link is: www.classicmotorart.ca 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 HealeyRick Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 12:56 PM To: Healey List; Rick Swain Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shameless Self-promotion Please send us the link. Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Sun, 5/23/10, Rick Swain wrote: From: Rick Swain Subject: [Healeys] Shameless Self-promotion To: "Healey List" Date: Sunday, May 23, 2010, 7:43 AM I hope I don't offend anyone but here goes. I have just set up a website that focuses on my motor-related artwork. I invite you to take a look and welcome any comments. Healey content? There are a couple of drawings of my BN4. Cheers Rick Swain'59 BN4 From haywoodone at hotmail.com Sun May 23 11:56:51 2010 From: haywoodone at hotmail.com (George Haywood) Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 13:56:51 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Girling Break Servo vs. Lockheed In-Reply-To: <199484.96875.qm@web56104.mail.re3.yahoo.com> References: <199484.96875.qm@web56104.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Greg, John Stuart Power Brake rebuilt the original servo in my 65 bj8. We have had the car on the road for about 3 years now and have driven from North Carolina to Conclaves in San Diego and Kingston, and have put many thousands of additional miles touring in the mountains and coastal regions of NC and Va and all points between. So far we have had no problems at all with the servo (or any brake issues). Our car also sat in a garage for over 30 years before we bought and restored it so I feel the servo can be rebuilt and it can be dependable. The price on average per the company is around $450, ours was a little more due to the condition but a quote was given before repair was done. Very easy people to do business with and a quick turn around time. Hope this helps, George Haywood '65 bj8 > Subject: [Healeys] Girling Break Servo vs. Lockheed > > The 65 BJ8 I purchased last March sat in a barn seizing up for the last 30 years. The good news is, the car is original. The bad news is, the car is original. The owner did just enough restoration to sell it. That's not to say it was road worthy at the time. He had the brake cylinders redone, but not the servo. I have been driving the car and the brakes function, but without power assist. > > My mechanic (for all the things I wont', can't or shouldn't do) suggests replacing the master cylinder with an earlier model with a smaller bore. "It increases brake pressure to where you don't need a servo." > > My local British parts guy says I should drop in a Lockheed. "It's safest and by the way you need $100 bracket to make it fit." > > I'd like to have the original Girling rebuilt, but both guys tell me it's not a good idea. They don't know of anyone who can do the job right and independently steered me away from the place I found. > > My restoration philosophy is to stay as original as possible unless prohibited by safety, cost or practicality. > > What do y'all think? > > Greg > > 65 BJ8. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 From mrfinespanner at earthlink.net Sun May 23 17:41:16 2010 From: mrfinespanner at earthlink.net (Mr. Finespanner) Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 16:41:16 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Girling Break Servo vs. Lockheed Message-ID: <3FC66E5015CF41719E44B8396207A02F@ElComputero> Greg, In my experience the Girling servos work much better than any aftermarket substitution. Power Brake Exchange in San Jose does an excellent job rebuilding Girling servo units. They refinish them to original spec, bench test them, and give a one year warranty. We sent them one from a Healey that had been parked since 1971 and it was no problem. Mike at PBX told me they do as many as 10 Girlings a week, so they are quite well versed in the peculiarities. I have been sending them Girling units ever since Girling quit making rebuild kits (almost 20 years now) and have never had a problem. The cost on the last rebuilds was $268 each, equal to or less than the price of an alternate that doesn't work as well. With a rebuilt Girling it is also not necessary to replace the 2 brake pipes, which you would very likely need to do with a non-Girling unit, and you will not be detracting from the value of your car. regards, Doug Reid, 18G Motorworks Message: 2 Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 05:00:15 -0700 (PDT) From: Greg Mandas Subject: [Healeys] Girling Break Servo vs. Lockheed To: healeys at autox.team.net Message-ID: <199484.96875.qm at web56104.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii All, The 65 BJ8 I purchased last March sat in a barn seizing up for the last 30 years. The good news is, the car is original. The bad news is, the car is original. The owner did just enough restoration to sell it. That's not to say it was road worthy at the time. He had the brake cylinders redone, but not the servo. I have been driving the car and the brakes function, but without power assist. My mechanic (for all the things I wont', can't or shouldn't do) suggests replacing the master cylinder with an earlier model with a smaller bore. "It increases brake pressure to where you don't need a servo." My local British parts guy says I should drop in a Lockheed. "It's safest and by the way you need $100 bracket to make it fit." I'd like to have the original Girling rebuilt, but both guys tell me it's not a good idea. They don't know of anyone who can do the job right and independently steered me away from the place I found. My restoration philosophy is to stay as original as possible unless prohibited by safety, cost or practicality. What do y'all think? Greg 65 BJ8. From ahbn6 at verizon.net Sun May 23 15:01:08 2010 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 17:01:08 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Girling Break Servo vs. Lockheed In-Reply-To: <3FC66E5015CF41719E44B8396207A02F@ElComputero> References: <3FC66E5015CF41719E44B8396207A02F@ElComputero> Message-ID: <00c401cafabb$11acdc10$35069430$@net> Their address, etc is: Power Brake Exchange (408) 292-1305 260 Phelan Ave, San Jose, CA 95112 Don't expect to get any help from their web site as all it does is to refer you to other vendors. 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 Mr. Finespanner Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 7:41 PM To: gmandas at yahoo.com Cc: healey list Subject: [Healeys] Girling Break Servo vs. Lockheed Greg, In my experience the Girling servos work much better than any aftermarket substitution. Power Brake Exchange in San Jose does an excellent job rebuilding Girling servo units. They refinish them to original spec, bench test them, and give a one year warranty. We sent them one from a Healey that had been parked since 1971 and it was no problem. Mike at PBX told me they do as many as 10 Girlings a week, so they are quite well versed in the peculiarities. I have been sending them Girling units ever since Girling quit making rebuild kits (almost 20 years now) and have never had a problem. The cost on the last rebuilds was $268 each, equal to or less than the price of an alternate that doesn't work as well. With a rebuilt Girling it is also not necessary to replace the 2 brake pipes, which you would very likely need to do with a non-Girling unit, and you will not be detracting from the value of your car. regards, Doug Reid, 18G Motorworks From healeyrick at yahoo.com Sun May 23 15:33:34 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 14:33:34 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Shameless Self-promotion In-Reply-To: <00b401cafa9e$874037f0$95c0a7d0$@net> Message-ID: <430679.85258.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Thanks, John. For some reason the subsequent email got lost in my spam filter. Visited the site, very nice work. Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Sun, 5/23/10, John Sims wrote: From: John Sims Subject: RE: [Healeys] Shameless Self-promotion To: "'HealeyRick'" , "'Healey List'" , "'Rick Swain'" Date: Sunday, May 23, 2010, 1:36 PM He did on a subsequent email along with a mea culpa. The link is: www.classicmotorart.ca 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 HealeyRick Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 12:56 PM To: Healey List; Rick Swain Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shameless Self-promotion Please send us the link. Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Sun, 5/23/10, Rick Swain wrote: From: Rick Swain Subject: [Healeys] Shameless Self-promotion To: "Healey List" Date: Sunday, May 23, 2010, 7:43 AM I hope I don't offend anyone but here goes. I have just set up a website that focuses on my motor-related artwork. I invite you to take a look and welcome any comments. Healey content? There are a couple of drawings of my BN4. Cheers Rick Swain'59 BN4 From shop at justbrits.com Sun May 23 16:02:37 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 17:02:37 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Hello [Jody, a pal is looking for 'help'] !!! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BF9A5FD.3090107@justbrits.com> Jody, JUST in !!! He this chap a "traveling companion" of yours ?!?!?! ***************************************************** How are you doing?hope all is well, I"m sorry that i didn't inform you about my traveling to England for a Seminar.I need a favor from you as soon as you receive this e-mail because i misplaced my wallet on my way to the hotel where my money is and other valuable things were kept, i will like you to assist me with a loan urgently. I will be needing the sum of $2,500 to sort-out my hotel bills and get myself back home.I will appreciate whatever you can afford to help me with, i'll pay you back as soon as i return. Kindly let me know if you can be of help? so that i can send you the details.Your reply will be greatly appreciated. Ilan ***************************************************** Sorry, could NOT resist !!!!! From 55healey at comcast.net Sun May 23 16:07:13 2010 From: 55healey at comcast.net (robert westcott) Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 15:07:13 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BN1 retainer clips In-Reply-To: <52F9E3C62D884E5989900564C74137BF@LIFEBOOK> References: <52F9E3C62D884E5989900564C74137BF@LIFEBOOK> Message-ID: <1D31A252-D0A9-4369-A5E8-283274EE21C8@comcast.net> HI Rich, Thank you so much for sending the picture. I made some out of aluminum and was going to polish them but they seemed a tad thick. I also need to know a width across one side or the distance between the center of the mounting holes. I know the front bar has the holes in there because I saw them when the top was off. The upholsterer didn't mark them so I am probing to try and find them without punching through the new top. I did ride up to Vancouver without the clips and everything stayed in place even at 75 +. I used some tie wire to keep the hood clamps closed as I have heard of them letting go. We scooted between rain drops and made it without any problems. Left the top up for the show, it was the first time for this but the weather was iffy. We took a 3rd behind 2 new restorations and I was pleased. Heavy rain last night and this morning on the ride back but it cleared after lunch. We are home safe and sound and I am just clearing out my mailbox. Best regards, Rob On May 21, 2010, at 6:43 PM, Rich C wrote: > Hi Rob, > > There are 3 of these triangular chromed retainers across the header > bar. They are each held in place by 2 slotted countersunk oval head > chromed wood screws and a small rubber buffer button is fitted so as > not to scratch the chrome of the windscreen frame. > Two of these are visible in this picture taken of a late BN2 > > Rich From ynotink at msn.com Sun May 23 16:09:07 2010 From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE) Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 22:09:07 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 "M" head gasket leak In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: Ditto Gasketworks > Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 00:12:20 -0700 > From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com > To: stmiller96 at hotmail.com > CC: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 "M" head gasket leak > > Try Cometic gasket. They list a solid copper one for the 100. You can also > order it an any thickness you need if you want change the CR. The solid > copper gasket requires flat mating surfaces of 50RA or smoother. The > instructions also require you to coat both sides with a gasket sealer such > as Gasgacinch or something comparable, but just normal torque specifications > are called for. > > http://www.cometic.com/default.aspx > > No financial interest, just a satisfied customer. > Mike MacLean > 56 BN2 > 60 An5 > > On Sat, May 22, 2010 at 3:31 PM, S and T Miller wrote: > > > I rebuilt a guys 100-4 engine a few years ago, where we converted it to "M" > > specs and .030 over. He over heated it at least once (I didn't do anything > > to > > his rad.). He now has a head gasket coolant leak (3,000 plus miles) on the > > right side of the motor. Is there any recommendations for a replacement > > head > > gasket or head gasket sealant? I have always been one to not use any > > sealant > > on head gaskets. > > > > 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." > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ynotink at msn.com From djg at gavinassociates.com Sun May 23 16:25:47 2010 From: djg at gavinassociates.com (Dennis Gavin) Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 18:25:47 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] popping exhaust Message-ID: <000c01cafac6$e4676390$ad362ab0$@com> I'm hoping the list doesn't feel this question trivial or unworthy but let me try. I'm still sorting my 63 BJ7 after a two year, frame off, resto and I still seem to have bugs. When I back off throttle I get loud popping bordering on backfire in intensity. New plugs & points and my attempt at tuning the carbs to proper mixture have all been done. Can anyone give me a direction or is this not an obvious problem? As always, I treasure this list and appreciate your efforts to help. Thank you. Dennis Gavin 63 BJ7 63 E Type Roadster From rjswain at hotmail.com Sun May 23 17:03:18 2010 From: rjswain at hotmail.com (Rick Swain) Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 23:03:18 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] popping exhaust In-Reply-To: <000c01cafac6$e4676390$ad362ab0$@com> References: <000c01cafac6$e4676390$ad362ab0$@com> Message-ID: Dennis I had the same symptoms once and it turned out that one of the exhaust manifold to down pipe joints was slightly loose. I tightened up the nuts and the noise disappeared. I think you might experience the same noise if your timing is off. Rick Swain'59 BN4 > From: djg at gavinassociates.com > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 18:25:47 -0400 > Subject: [Healeys] popping exhaust > > I'm hoping the list doesn't feel this question trivial or unworthy but let > me try. I'm still sorting my 63 BJ7 after a two year, frame off, resto and I > still seem to have bugs. When I back off throttle I get loud popping > bordering on backfire in intensity. New plugs & points and my attempt at > tuning the carbs to proper mixture have all been done. Can anyone give me a > direction or is this not an obvious problem? As always, I treasure this list > and appreciate your efforts to help. Thank you. > > > > Dennis Gavin > > 63 BJ7 > > 63 E Type Roadster > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/rjswain at hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ 30 days of prizes: Hotmail makes your day easier! Enter Now. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9729710 From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun May 23 17:17:35 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 07:17:35 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] popping exhaust In-Reply-To: <000c01cafac6$e4676390$ad362ab0$@com> References: <000c01cafac6$e4676390$ad362ab0$@com> Message-ID: Dennis - Popping usually suggests you have a lot of unburned fuel getting into your exhaust. I'd pull all of your spark plugs and see if any of them look black or wet. If so you probably have a bad plug. By the way, have you gapped your rockers? If your rockers are way off you can get popping too. Torque head and do rockers before doing your tune up. Finally, are you using your old coil or a new one? Alan On 5/24/10, Dennis Gavin wrote: > I'm hoping the list doesn't feel this question trivial or unworthy but let > me try. I'm still sorting my 63 BJ7 after a two year, frame off, resto and I > still seem to have bugs. When I back off throttle I get loud popping > bordering on backfire in intensity. New plugs & points and my attempt at > tuning the carbs to proper mixture have all been done. Can anyone give me a > direction or is this not an obvious problem? As always, I treasure this list > and appreciate your efforts to help. Thank you. > > > > Dennis Gavin > > 63 BJ7 > > 63 E Type Roadster > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From rchaskell at earthlink.net Sun May 23 17:41:01 2010 From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell) Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 19:41:01 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] fuel pump tools Message-ID: <4BF9BD0D.3000406@earthlink.net> Listers, I guess that I didn't take enough alarm clocks and toasters apart as a child. I've a couple of SU LCS fuel pumps to rebuild. One coil has some charred insulation on the two leads. So I thought that I'd press the coil out of the housing and see what's inside. The SU service literature (AUA 236 July 1964) calls out some tools for reconditioning fuel pumps, including coil installation. Anyone have any info on any of the following? TUA 1 Depth gauge TUA 2 Coil position gauge TUA 3 Coil assembly punch TUA 4 Punch for removing coil TUA 5 Coil position gauge TUA 6 Coil assembly punch TUA 7 Coil assembly punch TUA 8 Coil position gauge TUA 9 Not-Go plug gauge TUA 14 Rocker setting gauge TUA 15 Rocker setting tool and gauge AUA 564 Roller retaining fork EX 102 Test Stand The tools were supplied by BMC Service Ltd. to Official Reconditioning Distributors. SU Carb (formerly Burlen) wasn't able to help. Something to look for if I ever make it to Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon. Cheers, Bob From warthodson at aol.com Sun May 23 18:51:56 2010 From: warthodson at aol.com (warthodson at aol.com) Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 20:51:56 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Heavy clutch question In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <8CCC8F271614A7F-E8C-1B8B8@webmail-d072.sysops.aol.com> Follow up to the Heavy clutch question. We removed the clutch master cylinder & discovered that it was a 7/8" bore which is two sizes larger than a stock BJ7 clutch master cylinder. We installed the stock cylinder & as you would expect, the pressure required to operate the clutch was dramatically reduced. Thanks, Gary Hodson From gstigen at msn.com Sun May 23 18:57:45 2010 From: gstigen at msn.com (gene stigen) Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 17:57:45 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] popping exhaust In-Reply-To: References: <000c01cafac6$e4676390$ad362ab0$@com>, Message-ID: Normally, (popping)out of the exhaust is a sign of a leak in the exhaust system, allowing the unburned fuel to ignite. Check for leaks,momentarily put shop rag over tailpipe outlets, listen for leaks. cheers Geno > Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 07:17:35 +0800 > From: healey.nut at gmail.com > To: djg at gavinassociates.com; healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] popping exhaust > > Dennis - > > Popping usually suggests you have a lot of unburned fuel getting into > your exhaust. I'd pull all of your spark plugs and see if any of them > look black or wet. If so you probably have a bad plug. > > By the way, have you gapped your rockers? If your rockers are way off > you can get popping too. Torque head and do rockers before doing your > tune up. > > Finally, are you using your old coil or a new one? > > Alan > > On 5/24/10, Dennis Gavin wrote: > > I'm hoping the list doesn't feel this question trivial or unworthy but let > > me try. I'm still sorting my 63 BJ7 after a two year, frame off, resto and I > > still seem to have bugs. When I back off throttle I get loud popping > > bordering on backfire in intensity. New plugs & points and my attempt at > > tuning the carbs to proper mixture have all been done. Can anyone give me a > > direction or is this not an obvious problem? As always, I treasure this list > > and appreciate your efforts to help. Thank you. > > > > > > > > Dennis Gavin > > > > 63 BJ7 > > > > 63 E Type Roadster > > _______________________________________________ > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > > > > -- > Sent from my mobile device > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/gstigen at msn.com _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccount&ocid=PID2832 6::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_4 From racarbon at verizon.net Sun May 23 18:57:44 2010 From: racarbon at verizon.net (Ray Carbone) Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 20:57:44 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] The Correct PCV? Message-ID: <2BB113741BCB4AABB63AD5F86771C407@rac> I am researching the installation of the right PCV as a means of reducing the crankcase pressure in my BJ8P1. I understand that it is important to select the PCV model that matches the unique requirements of an engine and, if improperly matched, can cause a myriad of run difficulties. After talking to a few PCV-installed Healey owners, I found that different PCVs were used and none seem to know the specs of their PCV or if it matches the requirements of their cars. Has anyone matched their PCV to the requirements of a BJ8? Ray Carbone 64BH8P1 From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au Sun May 23 19:34:15 2010 From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick) Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 11:34:15 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Streamlined 100-Sixs - New Photos In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <3F6B02410E80C246B6B83165C250C21502BC6A7213@SLUGPEXMC02.central.det.win> G'day Derek Information on these cars is indeed hard to find. However there are clues as to what engine was used. In reports on the Ferrari engined car, one of the Geoff Healey books states that after the 4-cylinder Ferrari engine was removed the car was refitted with a 6-cylinder and later performed better. If you have a look at the photos of the chassis fitted with the Ferrari engine, it sure looks like a 100 chassis. 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 Derek Job Sent: Sunday, 23 May 2010 2:05 AM To: Randy Hicks Cc: Dan Pendergaft; Forum Subject: Re: [Healeys] Streamlined 100-Sixs - New Photos Randy That is the big question, which has not yet been completely answered due to a surprising lack of information about these cars. They had six-cylinder engines, but it is likely they were based on 100 chassis' and not the longer 100-Six. If so then they would be following in the footsteps of the 1956 Bonneville Endurance record car which featured the new 6 cylinder engine in a 100 chassis. Four streamlined alloy bodies were made by Jensen. One went on the record car and the other three went on these cars. I don't know why one is referred to as AHS 3804. It seems a very precise piece of information to have that detail listed about a race car, so perhaps it's true. It would mean that AHS 3804 was rebodied and re-engined for this race. The car was originally one of the special test cars, so it's not impossible. Derek www.healeysix.net On Sat, May 22, 2010 at 3:38 PM, Randy Hicks wrote: ********************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain privileged information or confidential information or both. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it and notify the sender. ********************************************************************** From steveg at abrazosdata.com Sun May 23 23:11:17 2010 From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (Steve Gerow) Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 22:11:17 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] blinker lights left on - buzzer Message-ID: <000a01cafaff$8aae1770$a00a4650$@com> Couple of comments: Wire the buzzer in parallel with the dash turn signal light on the old cars. For the later cars with 2 dash lights, get 2 buzzers . This one comes with a built-in volume control at $4.95 US: http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/SBZ-365/4-28-VDC-PIEZO-BEEPE R-W/VOLUME-CONTROL//1.html Evidently they're also called 'beepers' -- Steve Gerow Pasadena, CA, USA BN6 From coudesluijs at chello.nl Mon May 24 01:34:54 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 09:34:54 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] popping exhaust In-Reply-To: <000c01cafac6$e4676390$ad362ab0$@com> References: <000c01cafac6$e4676390$ad362ab0$@com> Message-ID: <4BFA2C1E.7010409@chello.nl> Small leak somwhere in the front part of the exhaust, lean mixture in the overrun, plug gap. There nearly always will/should be some popping when backing off the throttle when the engine is hot. Kees Oudesluijs NL Dennis Gavin wrote: > I'm hoping the list doesn't feel this question trivial or unworthy but let > me try. I'm still sorting my 63 BJ7 after a two year, frame off, resto and I > still seem to have bugs. When I back off throttle I get loud popping > bordering on backfire in intensity. New plugs & points and my attempt at > tuning the carbs to proper mixture have all been done. Can anyone give me a > direction or is this not an obvious problem? As always, I treasure this list > and appreciate your efforts to help. Thank you. > > > > Dennis Gavin > > 63 BJ7 > > 63 E Type Roadster > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2891 - datum van uitgifte: 05/23/10 08:26:00 From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon May 24 02:05:11 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 16:05:11 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Heavy clutch question In-Reply-To: <8CCC8F271614A7F-E8C-1B8B8@webmail-d072.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CCC8F271614A7F-E8C-1B8B8@webmail-d072.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: Yes, that's the BJ8 brake master.... On 5/24/10, warthodson at aol.com wrote: > Follow up to the Heavy clutch question. > We removed the clutch master cylinder & discovered that it was a 7/8" bore > which is two sizes larger than a stock BJ7 clutch master cylinder. We > installed the stock cylinder & as you would expect, the pressure required to > operate the clutch was dramatically reduced. > Thanks, > Gary Hodson > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From bj7ah at acanac.net Mon May 24 06:36:59 2010 From: bj7ah at acanac.net (BobsBJ7) Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 08:36:59 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] blinker lights left on - buzzer In-Reply-To: <000a01cafaff$8aae1770$a00a4650$@com> References: <000a01cafaff$8aae1770$a00a4650$@com> Message-ID: <1274704619.1213.1.camel@rob-laptop> The Link should be this I Beleive. Bob 1963 BJ7 http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/SBZ-365/4-28-VDC-PIEZO-BEEPER-W/VOLUME-CONTROL//1.html On Sun, 2010-05-23 at 22:11 -0700, Steve Gerow wrote: > item/SBZ-365/4-28-VDC-PIEZO-BEEPE From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au Mon May 24 06:48:29 2010 From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (Joe and Lenore Armour) Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 22:48:29 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] OFFENSIVE MATERIAL - RARE AND TOTALLY NON-STANDARD Streamlined 100-Sixs - In-Reply-To: <3F6B02410E80C246B6B83165C250C21502BC6A7213@SLUGPEXMC02.central.det.win> References: <3F6B02410E80C246B6B83165C250C21502BC6A7213@SLUGPEXMC02.central.det.win> Message-ID: <4BFA759D.6080502@illawarra.hotkey.net.au> In Geoff Healey's book 'The Specials" page 162 lists the Ferrari engined car as X224 ( I believe the prefix EX was a code for MG a the BMC group members used to refer to ; development exercises, or prototype or experimental.) Quote "was based on a modified 100.S shassis fitted with a long nose six cylinder race body developed from 1956 Record Breaker" Geoff's book 'The Story of Big Healeys' page 131 states, the X224 was created from one of the Sebring 100 Six competition cars. X224 with Ferrari eng was raced at Nassau 1957 and driven by Peter Collins. ( F.1 Ferrari driver.) Race no. 18 listed as AH LM X224 For the 1959 Nassau races, the Ferrari eng. was replaced with a 175hp six cylinder Healey eng. and driven by another F.1 driver, Roy Salvadori. Race no. 73 listed as AH 100.S X224 Does this not show the link between Bonneville record car, 100/6 Sebring car and a further chassis--- a 100.S fitted with the same panel work but with six cylinder Healey. Race entry lists often confuse these streamlined race cars depending on the source I have seen; AH LM X224 AH 100.S X224 AH 100/6. S Joe who has owned two BN.4's From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au Mon May 24 06:58:23 2010 From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (Joe and Lenore Armour) Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 22:58:23 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Streamlined Healeys - 100 Six Message-ID: <4BFA77EF.1060003@illawarra.hotkey.net.au> Additional to the works cars have a look at Geoff's book, 'The Story of Big Healeys' between pages 12 & 14 to see a full colour pic. of a car created by a race team in Australia. More Joe From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au Mon May 24 07:17:34 2010 From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (Joe and Lenore Armour) Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 23:17:34 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Sebring 1957 Healeys Message-ID: <4BFA7C6E.7070405@illawarra.hotkey.net.au> Ken Breslauer's book 'The Official History of Americas Greatest Sports Car Race' shows in the entry list; No. 25 AH Special 2680cc dvrs. Geitner/Cuomo Entrant, Hambro Auto Co. NY --- finished 26th No, 24 AH 100/6 2680cc dvrs. Jackson-Moore/Forbes-Robertson Entrant, Hambro ( is that 4 drivers? ) --- DNF No.23 AH 100/6 2680cc dvrs. Stiles/Bently Entrant, Hambro --- DNF Joe From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au Mon May 24 07:28:38 2010 From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (Joe and Lenore Armour) Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 23:28:38 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Healeys 1957 Sebring Message-ID: <4BFA7F06.9030308@illawarra.hotkey.net.au> One more reference from ' Time and Two Seats' by Wimpffen ( 2 parts, vol 1, 1138 pages, vol 2 , pages 1138 to 2255. ie. comprehensive race listing) Race No. 25, Geitner/Cuomo drove an AH 100.S Special entered by David H Ash. Note AH race nos. 23 & 24 were also entered by David H Ash Sorry i was only tryiny to make it perfectly clear to all !!!!!!!!!! Joe Obsessed From warthodson at aol.com Mon May 24 08:39:23 2010 From: warthodson at aol.com (warthodson at aol.com) Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 10:39:23 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Heavy clutch question In-Reply-To: References: <8CCC8F271614A7F-E8C-1B8B8@webmail-d072.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <8CCC96609254847-2194-ED3B@webmail-m071.sysops.aol.com> Correct, but I should have also mentioned that he also has a 7/8" brake master cylinder, so he didn't simply switch them. To make thinks difficult, the brake cylinder (which was his rebuilt original) was clearly marked as a 7/8" size, but the cheap reproduction had no such markings, part numbers or other identifications on it. Gary Hodson -----Original Message----- From: Alan Seigrist To: warthodson at aol.com; healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Mon, May 24, 2010 3:05 am Subject: Re: [Healeys] Heavy clutch question Yes, that's the BJ8 brake master.... On 5/24/10, warthodson at aol.com wrote: Follow up to the Heavy clutch question. We removed the clutch master cylinder & discovered that it was a 7/8" bore which is two sizes larger than a stock BJ7 clutch master cylinder. We installed the stock cylinder & as you would expect, the pressure required to operate the clutch was dramatically reduced. Thanks, Gary Hodson _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com -- ent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 53 BN1 59 Jag Mk IX 64 BJ8 From cnaarndt at gmail.com Mon May 24 09:45:01 2010 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 08:45:01 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] bj8 trans In-Reply-To: <20100523070522.UHJ69.2216240.root@ispmxfep10-z01> References: <993523.46779.qm@web30406.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <20100523070522.UHJ69.2216240.root@ispmxfep10-z01> Message-ID: Tom, Well said, and my thoughts exactly. Anyone who wants to participate in this list but cannot even bother with the common courtesy of giving us his real name will get no such courtesy from me. I'm not smiling :-( Flame away. Curt On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 5:05 AM, Tom Felts wrote: > Would anyone ever buy from "John Doe"???:):):):) > > Signed Jane > > > > ---- john doe wrote: > > ============= > Gm all i have a bj8 center shift trans for sale good overdrive anyone > interested get back to me i'm in ny local pick up preferred went with a > smitty conversion thats why the sale From pdzwig at summaventures.com Mon May 24 10:42:34 2010 From: pdzwig at summaventures.com (Peter Dzwig) Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 17:42:34 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Streamlined Healeys - 100 Six Message-ID: <4BFAAC7A.9020204@summaventures.com> Joe, Derek is right we had an extensive correspondence here a couple of years back (BTW Derek, good to see you back, you should've bought the car ;-) ) on the list much of the output of which is on his excellent website. The special that ran at Bonneville is probably number 25. The deduction is based on a long list of "possibles" and "likely"s that may or may not go to form a "probable". I think that the balance of opinion was that it is very likely. For details go to Derek's site: http://www.healeysix.net/Streamliners.htm There is also a complete list of starters and finishers here: http://www.teamdan.com/archive/wsc/1957/57seb.html As Derek says it was still running at Nassau as well where Stirling, sorry Sir Stirling, drove it (in an exhibition run?) Peter Dzwig Joe and Lenore Armour wrote: > > Ken Breslauer's book 'The Official History of Americas Greatest Sports > > Car Race' shows in the entry list; > > > > No. 25 AH Special 2680cc dvrs. Geitner/Cuomo Entrant, Hambro > > Auto Co. NY --- finished 26th > > > > No, 24 AH 100/6 2680cc dvrs. Jackson-Moore/Forbes-Robertson > > Entrant, Hambro ( is that 4 drivers? ) --- DNF > > > > No.23 AH 100/6 2680cc dvrs. Stiles/Bently Entrant, > > Hambro --- DNF > > > > -- =========================================================== Dr Peter Dzwig -- =========================================================== Dr Peter Dzwig From pdzwig at summaventures.com Mon May 24 11:49:18 2010 From: pdzwig at summaventures.com (Peter Dzwig) Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 18:49:18 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Streamlined Healeys - 100 Six...Another little piece of the jigsaw Message-ID: <4BFABC1E.8050601@summaventures.com> ...so having read the earlier mails I went on a bit of a trawl through the RSC archive and I found here: http://www.racingsportscars.com/photo/Nassau-1956-12-09.html at Number 11: Moss driving a Healey 100-6, Blue/white as in Derek's picture For some time we have wondered whether Moss actually did drive an AH in the Speedweek and why there wasn't a record of him appearing in it. It appears from the record at RSC that he tested only. Why he did that I have no idea EXCEPT that at position 29 (at the bottom of the page) Moss is down to drive a 300S which was sold under him. GUESS: Moss couldn't drive the Maser but was asked by Hambro or DMH if he would like to try the Healey as an alternative. The car didn't race. Moss finally drove Briggs Cuningham's Maser 300S to win (his 117th). OK it says Lloyd entered it on the RSC site, but in Robert Edwards' semi-official biography of Moss it is listed as Cunningham's entry. Does anyone know of a link between William Lloyd and Briggs? -- that's what I wrote: To show my ignorance 3051 was the first 300s and was bought for Briggs Cunnigham's wife Lucy's cousin Bill Lloyd who campaigned it hard for several years. Moss was already familiar with it. I can't find who owned 3062. Peter Dzwig -- =========================================================== Dr Peter Dzwig From eyera3 at gmail.com Mon May 24 12:21:50 2010 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 11:21:50 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] options list for 100-6 Message-ID: http://www.healeysix.net/Options.htm referencing earlier threads. this lists both a chrome valve cover (exchange) and an ammeter as options fro the 100-6 -- Ira Erbs Portland, OR _______ _______ (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) (_________________________) From derek.c.job at gmail.com Mon May 24 12:49:07 2010 From: derek.c.job at gmail.com (Derek Job) Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 20:49:07 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Streamlined Healeys - 100 Six...Another little piece of the jigsaw In-Reply-To: <4BFABC1E.8050601@summaventures.com> References: <4BFABC1E.8050601@summaventures.com> Message-ID: Hi Peter I still don't have a car yet, but getting close. The reference to the fact that one of the three cars was AHS 3804 is fascinating and deserves more research. In Joe Jarrick's article that appeared in Healey Marque he states that AHS 3804 ran in the 1956 Sebring 12 hours as a private entry driven by Phil Stiles and George Huntoon. For Sebring 1957 Racing Sports cars list Car number 23 as being AHS 3804. That car was also driven by Phil Stiles. Perhaps it was his car and he agreed to run it in streamlined trim with a six cylinder engine. Remember that at that time the 100S's were not worth huge amounts of money and Stiles may have been keen to try out the new streamlined design. cheers Derek On Mon, May 24, 2010 at 7:49 PM, Peter Dzwig wrote: > ...so having read the earlier mails I went on a bit of a trawl through the > RSC > archive and I found here: > > http://www.racingsportscars.com/photo/Nassau-1956-12-09.html > > at Number 11: Moss driving a Healey 100-6, Blue/white as in Derek's picture > > For some time we have wondered whether Moss actually did drive an AH in the > Speedweek and why there wasn't a record of him appearing in it. It appears > from > the record at RSC that he tested only. Why he did that I have no idea > EXCEPT > that at position 29 (at the bottom of the page) Moss is down to drive a > 300S > which was sold under him. GUESS: Moss couldn't drive the Maser but was > asked by > Hambro or DMH if he would like to try the Healey as an alternative. The car > didn't race. > > Moss finally drove Briggs Cuningham's Maser 300S to win (his 117th). OK it > says > Lloyd entered it on the RSC site, but in Robert Edwards' semi-official > biography > of Moss it is listed as Cunningham's entry. > > Does anyone know of a link between William Lloyd and Briggs? -- that's what > I > wrote: To show my ignorance 3051 was the first 300s and was bought for > Briggs > Cunnigham's wife Lucy's cousin Bill Lloyd who campaigned it hard for > several > years. Moss was already familiar with it. > > I can't find who owned 3062. > > Peter Dzwig > -- > > =========================================================== > Dr Peter Dzwig From stmiller96 at hotmail.com Mon May 24 13:30:19 2010 From: stmiller96 at hotmail.com (S and T Miller) Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 15:30:19 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 head coolant leak Message-ID: Thank you to all that responded. Looks like he is going with the DW studs and head gasket. I offered to do the work for free as long as he buys the parts. The engine was done over three years ago and well over 3,000 miles. 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." _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 From eyera3 at gmail.com Mon May 24 16:41:45 2010 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 15:41:45 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey engine blocks - $600 (Newberg) oregon Message-ID: http://portland.craigslist.org/yam/pts/1757069916.html NFI Newberg, is about 30 minuets SW of Portland, OR -- I Erbs Portland, OR _______ _______ (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) (_________________________) From eyera3 at gmail.com Mon May 24 17:06:43 2010 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 16:06:43 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] new update on restoration of 6722 Message-ID: All major rust repairs have been completed. heater and radiator are out of car. Both will be off to radiator shop this week. Radiator for HD cores, and heater to repair core. Car will be towed to shop for paint removal on Tuesday. Will pick up next week and return to auto shop at school. We will complete little repairs that will be easier to do with paint removed. After final welds and small whole repairs, the car will be off to body/paint shop where she will be clothed in new blue over white paint scheme. Then a return to my home garage for final re-assembly. Cold beer and hot food available for anyone who wants to lend a hand. (spare bedroom available too for out of town mechanics :) ) At this point I want to thank the many of you who have answered my questions, challenged my assumptions and questioned my sanity. If it were not for this list, my buddies at the auto/machine shop at school and my wife of 28 years I could not be realizing a life time dream (36 years) of completing my car. I know the hard part is yet to come, but the goal is now achievable. cheers -- Ira Erbs Portland, OR _______ _______ (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) (_________________________) From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon May 24 19:06:18 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 09:06:18 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] new update on restoration of 6722 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Ira - Thanks for the update... It's nice to know that we all are helpful, and makes a real difference. I can't wait to see pics. Your next project will be to get the Spruce Goose flight ready! Report to the maintenance shed! Cheers, Alan On 5/25/10, I Erbs wrote: > All major rust repairs have been completed. heater and radiator are out of > car. Both will be off to radiator shop this week. Radiator for HD cores, and > heater to repair core. Car will be towed to shop for paint removal on > Tuesday. Will pick up next week and return to auto shop at school. We will > complete little repairs that will be easier to do with paint removed. After > final welds and small whole repairs, the car will be off to body/paint shop > where she will be clothed in new blue over white paint scheme. > Then a return to my home garage for final re-assembly. Cold beer and hot > food available for anyone who wants to lend a hand. (spare bedroom available > too for out of town mechanics :) ) > > At this point I want to thank the many of you who have answered my > questions, challenged my assumptions and questioned my sanity. If it were > not for this list, my buddies at the auto/machine shop at school and my wife > of 28 years I could not be realizing a life time dream (36 years) of > completing my car. > > I know the hard part is yet to come, but the goal is now achievable. > cheers > -- > Ira Erbs > Portland, OR > _______ _______ > (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) > (_________________________) > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From stmiller96 at hotmail.com Mon May 24 19:45:12 2010 From: stmiller96 at hotmail.com (S and T Miller) Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 21:45:12 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Streamliner Message-ID: In looking at the Streamliner article in the latest Healey Marque, it would appear the the rear push bar has a "Roller blade" type wheel on it. Is that really a roller blade wheel? 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." _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 From krtaylor at exemail.com.au Mon May 24 21:54:46 2010 From: krtaylor at exemail.com.au (Keith Taylor) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 13:54:46 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] BN1 GEARBOX GEARING Message-ID: <69BF345B9C0A4A93B096C7D3B217C885@keith> Att, Guru's On a 3 speed BN1 box is a cluster # IB 3474 interchangeable with # IB 3481 ( correct type) Keith Taylor WAMBERAL OZ BN1 BN2........if I ever finish them 100M......Getting close From healeyguy at aol.com Mon May 24 22:21:33 2010 From: healeyguy at aol.com (healeyguy at aol.com) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 00:21:33 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Streamliner In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8CCC9D8E48D5E6A-BCC-5E7D@Webmail-d109.sysops.aol.com> Looks a little big for a roller blade wheel. When the Streamliner was in Portland it didn't have a push bar mounted. As you may know that because of the relatively numerically low gear sets used for high speed runs most of the racers have a push vehicle get them moving. The old flats photos show a lot of 2x lumber replacing the front bumpers of the push vehicle. Having that roller on the push bar should help with track irregularities and maneuvering the race car to the starting line. Perhaps it is the norm now days but I'm not a salt flats or dry lake racer....wish I could try in once. Aloha Perry -----Original Message----- From: S and T Miller To: healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Mon, May 24, 2010 3:45 pm Subject: [Healeys] Streamliner In looking at the Streamliner article in the latest Healey Marque, it would appear the the rear push bar has a "Roller blade" type wheel on it. Is that really a roller blade wheel? The Millers "British Car Nuts" From pdzwig at summaventures.com Tue May 25 02:34:48 2010 From: pdzwig at summaventures.com (Peter Dzwig) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 09:34:48 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Streamlined Healeys - 100 Six...Another little piece of the jigsaw Message-ID: <4BFB8BA8.8010704@summaventures.com> Derek, Lists that I have seen (eg the one at RSC and Bresslauer's book) have shown Hambros as the entrant; Hambros being BMC (NA)'s agent/distributor. I assume Ash to have been the person who signed the papers. However the one at: http://www.teamdan.com/archive/wsc/1957/57seb.html shows Ash as entrant AND driving an MGA (car 27). Maybe he was the team manager for Hambros. It is fairly evident down the years that Hambros regarded racing as a major part of their activities. Re AHS 3804: RSC lists it as appearing at: 56 sebring 12 hrs (#31) came 11th entered by Ship and Shores listed as "red" 57 Sebring 12 hrs #23 Stiles/Bentley entered by Hambros **62** Bahamas Cup (#9N) Paul Isaacs entered by ??probably himself. So according to those records a car with that chassis number was racing in 62. So can anyone recall who Fred Hunter said he bought Millie from? Regards, Peter Derek Job wrote: > > Hi Peter > > > > I still don't have a car yet, but getting close. > > > > The reference to the fact that one of the three cars was AHS 3804 is > > fascinating and deserves more research. > > > > In Joe Jarrick's article that appeared in Healey Marque he states that > > AHS 3804 ran in the 1956 Sebring 12 hours as a private entry driven by > > Phil Stiles and George Huntoon. > > > > For Sebring 1957 Racing Sports cars list Car number 23 as being AHS > > 3804. That car was also driven by Phil Stiles. Perhaps it was his car > > and he agreed to run it in streamlined trim with a six cylinder engine. > > Remember that at that time the 100S's were not worth huge amounts of > > money and Stiles may have been keen to try out the new streamlined design. > > > > cheers > > -- =========================================================== Dr Peter Dzwig From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue May 25 03:32:18 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 17:32:18 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] BN1 GEARBOX GEARING In-Reply-To: <69BF345B9C0A4A93B096C7D3B217C885@keith> References: <69BF345B9C0A4A93B096C7D3B217C885@keith> Message-ID: No - you must match numbers in complete gearsets, if the number on your cluster is different on your newly acquired cluster, you will blow up your box. Alan On 5/25/10, Keith Taylor wrote: > Att, Guru's On a 3 speed BN1 box is a cluster # IB 3474 > interchangeable with # IB 3481 ( correct type) > > Keith Taylor > WAMBERAL OZ > BN1 > BN2........if I ever finish them > 100M......Getting close > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From austin.healey at gmail.com Tue May 25 04:05:20 2010 From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 20:05:20 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] BN1 GEARBOX GEARING In-Reply-To: <69BF345B9C0A4A93B096C7D3B217C885@keith> References: <69BF345B9C0A4A93B096C7D3B217C885@keith> Message-ID: <275DDDC3-EC64-498E-8E7A-69E1B75A0E60@gmail.com> Hi Keith, Does it have exactly the same number of teeth on every gear? If it does, then you need to roll the appropriate matching gear against the cluster to check the cut is the same. If it makes ANY noise (usually the straight cut first) then it is a different profile. E.g in a series, there are A cut and B cut gears - same teeth count, different gear profile. I still have a huge amount of BN1/ A70/A90 gearbox bits & boxes if you get stuck. Call me, or email me. Chris Dimmock Sent from my iPhone On 25/05/2010, at 1:54 PM, "Keith Taylor" wrote: > Att, Guru's On a 3 speed BN1 box is a cluster # IB 3474 > interchangeable with # IB 3481 ( correct type) > > Keith Taylor > WAMBERAL OZ > BN1 > BN2........if I ever finish them > 100M......Getting close > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/austin.healey at gmail.com From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Tue May 25 04:18:57 2010 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 06:18:57 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] new update on restoration of 6722 References: Message-ID: <000e01cafbf3$b012b080$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> I don't recall if there are younger kids at your school and if so what seems to be their feedback on this cooooool car. Any future 50s in the making? What is the hard part that you are referring too. The rust is gone, what could be more beautiful than that? Suggest that you tap all the nut and bolt holes and the screws will go in like butta. ; ) And your local Ace Hardware store has all the SS fine thread screws that you will need. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "I Erbs" To: "healey help" Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 7:06 PM Subject: [Healeys] new update on restoration of 6722 > All major rust repairs have been completed. heater and radiator are out of > car. Both will be off to radiator shop this week. Radiator for HD cores, > and > heater to repair core. Car will be towed to shop for paint removal on > Tuesday. Will pick up next week and return to auto shop at school. We will > complete little repairs that will be easier to do with paint removed. > After > final welds and small whole repairs, the car will be off to body/paint > shop > where she will be clothed in new blue over white paint scheme. > Then a return to my home garage for final re-assembly. Cold beer and hot > food available for anyone who wants to lend a hand. (spare bedroom > available > too for out of town mechanics :) ) > > At this point I want to thank the many of you who have answered my > questions, challenged my assumptions and questioned my sanity. If it were > not for this list, my buddies at the auto/machine shop at school and my > wife > of 28 years I could not be realizing a life time dream (36 years) of > completing my car. > > I know the hard part is yet to come, but the goal is now achievable. > cheers > -- > Ira Erbs > Portland, OR > _______ _______ > (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) > (_________________________) > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/lapierrem at sbcglobal.net From eyera3 at gmail.com Tue May 25 07:40:26 2010 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 06:40:26 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] new update on restoration of 6722 In-Reply-To: <000e01cafbf3$b012b080$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> References: <000e01cafbf3$b012b080$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <64767198-26D6-4B57-B8A4-90A79FAEAD90@gmail.com> HS kids. The kids have built a 32 ford roadster. They are now working on a 29 truck hot rod. Are helping to assemble a 40 chevy. They have been helping with the healey. The teachers have been using the car to teach about. Differefnt ways to build suspensions and other anachronistic aspects of our cars. The project is well received. Kids come talk to me about the progress. As do staff The hard part is figuring out how to put it back together and worrying about scratching the paint I Erbs Sent from my iPod On May 25, 2010, at 3:18 AM, "Mark LaPierre" wrote: > I don't recall if there are younger kids at your school and if so > what seems to be their feedback > on this cooooool car. Any future 50s in the making? > > What is the hard part that you are referring too. The rust is > gone, what could be more beautiful than > that? Suggest that you tap all the nut and bolt holes and the > screws will go in like butta. ; ) > And your local Ace Hardware store has all the SS fine thread screws > that you will need. > > Mark > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "I Erbs" > To: "healey help" > Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 7:06 PM > Subject: [Healeys] new update on restoration of 6722 > > >> All major rust repairs have been completed. heater and radiator are >> out of >> car. Both will be off to radiator shop this week. Radiator for HD >> cores, and >> heater to repair core. Car will be towed to shop for paint removal on >> Tuesday. Will pick up next week and return to auto shop at school. >> We will >> complete little repairs that will be easier to do with paint >> removed. After >> final welds and small whole repairs, the car will be off to body/ >> paint shop >> where she will be clothed in new blue over white paint scheme. >> Then a return to my home garage for final re-assembly. Cold beer >> and hot >> food available for anyone who wants to lend a hand. (spare bedroom >> available >> too for out of town mechanics :) ) >> >> At this point I want to thank the many of you who have answered my >> questions, challenged my assumptions and questioned my sanity. If >> it were >> not for this list, my buddies at the auto/machine shop at school >> and my wife >> of 28 years I could not be realizing a life time dream (36 years) of >> completing my car. >> >> I know the hard part is yet to come, but the goal is now achievable. >> cheers >> -- >> Ira Erbs >> Portland, OR >> _______ _______ >> (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) >> (_________________________) >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/lapierrem at sbcglobal.net From tahoehealey at hotmail.com Tue May 25 08:21:21 2010 From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 07:21:21 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] HELP LBC corrupted photos Message-ID: I hoping you computer guys can help me. I took photos at a car show in Woodland CA for our news letter and they were fine in the camera. When I tried to load them onto the computer (that I've done a thousand time) it says "corrupted data" and will not load. We took them to a camera kiosk and the guy there made a disk that has the photos on it but he could not do anything with them. The photos come out blank. The CD downloaded to out computer but we could not open it. Does any one out there know enough to help un-corrupt the camera chip? Thanks Richard Kahn _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3 From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com Tue May 25 09:08:27 2010 From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 08:08:27 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Streamlined Healeys - 100 Six...Another little piece of the jigsaw In-Reply-To: <4BFB8BA8.8010704@summaventures.com> References: <4BFB8BA8.8010704@summaventures.com> Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D03420841@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Peter, Fred Hunter bought his car from Bobby Berger in Texas. Ken Freese 100S Registrar(lapsed) -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Peter Dzwig Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 1:35 AM To: Healey Subject: [Healeys] Streamlined Healeys - 100 Six...Another little piece of the jigsaw Derek, Lists that I have seen (eg the one at RSC and Bresslauer's book) have shown Hambros as the entrant; Hambros being BMC (NA)'s agent/distributor. I assume Ash to have been the person who signed the papers. However the one at: http://www.teamdan.com/archive/wsc/1957/57seb.html shows Ash as entrant AND driving an MGA (car 27). Maybe he was the team manager for Hambros. It is fairly evident down the years that Hambros regarded racing as a major part of their activities. Re AHS 3804: RSC lists it as appearing at: 56 sebring 12 hrs (#31) came 11th entered by Ship and Shores listed as "red" 57 Sebring 12 hrs #23 Stiles/Bentley entered by Hambros **62** Bahamas Cup (#9N) Paul Isaacs entered by ??probably himself. So according to those records a car with that chassis number was racing in 62. So can anyone recall who Fred Hunter said he bought Millie from? Regards, Peter Derek Job wrote: > > Hi Peter > > > > I still don't have a car yet, but getting close. > > > > The reference to the fact that one of the three cars was AHS 3804 is > > fascinating and deserves more research. > > > > In Joe Jarrick's article that appeared in Healey Marque he states that > > AHS 3804 ran in the 1956 Sebring 12 hours as a private entry driven by > > Phil Stiles and George Huntoon. > > > > For Sebring 1957 Racing Sports cars list Car number 23 as being AHS > > 3804. That car was also driven by Phil Stiles. Perhaps it was his car > > and he agreed to run it in streamlined trim with a six cylinder engine. > > Remember that at that time the 100S's were not worth huge amounts of > > money and Stiles may have been keen to try out the new streamlined design. > > > > cheers > > -- =========================================================== Dr Peter Dzwig _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/kendall.freese at aerojet.com From bspidell at comcast.net Tue May 25 09:22:35 2010 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 15:22:35 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] HELP LBC corrupted photos In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <805140235.1046361274800955770.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Haven't seen this particular problem before (camera make and model? how were you trying to 'load?' are the photos stored on compact flash or SDCard?, etc.?), but .... I'm afraid you're probably SOL, at least as far as this set of photos goes. Try a different memory card with some more shots--if it works it's a bad card; if not the ASIC that stores the image to memory is probably toast. Depending on make/model/price etc. it may or may not be worth trying to repair the camera. Newer cameras generally are better and cheaper to boot. bs -------------------------------- Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA I hoping you computer guys can help me. I took photos at a car show in Woodland CA for our news letter and they were fine in the camera. When I tried to load them onto the computer (that I've done a thousand time) it says "corrupted data" and will not load. We took them to a camera kiosk and the guy there made a disk that has the photos on it but he could not do anything with them. The photos come out blank. The CD downloaded to out computer but we could not open it. Does any one out there know enough to help un-corrupt the camera chip? Thanks Richard Kahn From tahoehealey at hotmail.com Tue May 25 09:43:36 2010 From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 08:43:36 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] HELP LBC corrupted photos In-Reply-To: <805140235.1046361274800955770.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: , <805140235.1046361274800955770.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: The camera is a Canon D10. the photos are on a Compact Flash disk and I have to use a card reader to download them to my computer. After I upgraded my computer to Windows 7 this was the only means to download. It no longer downloads directly from the camera and Canon has not come up with a compatible program as yet. Rich Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 15:22:35 +0000 From: bspidell at comcast.net To: tahoehealey at hotmail.com CC: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] HELP LBC corrupted photos Haven't seen this particular problem before (camera make and model? how were you trying to 'load?' are the photos stored on compact flash or SDCard?, etc.?), but .... I'm afraid you're probably SOL, at least as far as this set of photos goes. Try a different memory card with some more shots--if it works it's a bad card; if not the ASIC that stores the image to memory is probably toast. Depending on make/model/price etc. it may or may not be worth trying to repair the camera. Newer cameras generally are better and cheaper to boot. bs -------------------------------- Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA I hoping you computer guys can help me. I took photos at a car show in Woodland CA for our news letter and they were fine in the camera. When I tried to load them onto the computer (that I've done a thousand time) it says "corrupted data" and will not load. We took them to a camera kiosk and the guy there made a disk that has the photos on it but he could not do anything with them. The photos come out blank. The CD downloaded to out computer but we could not open it. Does any one out there know enough to help un-corrupt the camera chip? Thanks Richard Kahn _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccount&ocid=PID2832 6::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_4 From healeyron at yahoo.com Tue May 25 10:04:54 2010 From: healeyron at yahoo.com (Ron Mitchell) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 09:04:54 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] HELP LBC corrupted photos In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <351839.6373.qm@web32906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Richard. I've had that happen to me a couple of times. On occasion I've been able to open it in the following way. 1. Locate where you have saved the file. In your case you would have to save the files from the CD to your computer. 2. Change the name of one of the files from a jpg file to a bmp file. 3. Try to open it in either: a. Microsoft Office Picture Manager. b. Windows Live Photo Gallery c. Windows Photo Viewer If it should open in any one of the modes than change the name back to a jpg file and save it. I'd won't guaratee that this will work but I was able to recover what seemed to be a corrupted file this way. If that doesn't work you might try to google "Photo Recovery" This is one of many sites listed. http://tinyurl.com/2fb4me4 My daughter is a professional photographer and lost a photo shoot file a few years ago. She was able to download software from the internet and recover all the files from the memory card. For this to work you would need a card reader. I seem to recall that the price was somewhere around $69.00 for the software. She already has a card reader. I don't remember which site she used. Before she paid them to download the files she called them to confirm that their software would resolve her problem. Hope this helps. Ron Mitchell I hoping you computer guys can help me. I took photos at a car show in Woodland CA for our news letter and they were fine in the camera. When I tried to load them onto the computer (that I've done a thousand time) it says "corrupted data" and will not load. We took them to a camera kiosk and the guy there made a disk that has the photos on it but he could not do anything with them. The photos come out blank. The CD downloaded to out computer but we could not open it. Does any one out there know enough to help un-corrupt the camera chip? Thanks Richard Kahn _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3 _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeyron at yahoo.com ________________________________ From: Richard Kahn To: healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Tue, May 25, 2010 10:21:21 AM Subject: [Healeys] HELP LBC corrupted photos From pryner at verizon.net Tue May 25 10:12:18 2010 From: pryner at verizon.net (Peter Ryner) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 12:12:18 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] HELP LBC corrupted photos In-Reply-To: References: , <805140235.1046361274800955770.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: Can you still see the pictures on the camera? If so, I'd recommend finding someone with a older version of windows and download directly to that computer. Then you will be able to copy the pictures onto a CD or DVD to load on your computer. If you can't see them in the camera anymore they're probably toast. Not an expert by any means, but have had similar problems Pete ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Kahn" To: Cc: Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 11:43 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] HELP LBC corrupted photos > The camera is a Canon D10. the photos are on a Compact Flash disk and I > have > to use a card reader to download them to my computer. After I upgraded my > computer to Windows 7 this was the only means to download. It no longer > downloads directly from the camera and Canon has not come up with a > compatible > program as yet. > > Rich > > Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 15:22:35 +0000 > From: bspidell at comcast.net > To: tahoehealey at hotmail.com > CC: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] HELP LBC corrupted photos > > > > Haven't seen this particular problem before (camera make and model? how > were > you trying to 'load?' are the photos stored on compact flash or SDCard?, > etc.?), but .... > > I'm afraid you're probably SOL, at least as far as this set of photos > goes. > Try a different memory card with some more shots--if it works it's a bad > card; > if not the ASIC that stores the image to memory is probably toast. > Depending > on make/model/price etc. it may or may not be worth trying to repair the > camera. Newer cameras generally are better and cheaper to boot. > > bs > > -------------------------------- > Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA > > > > I hoping you computer guys can help me. I took photos at a car show in > Woodland CA for our news letter and they were fine in the camera. When I > tried > to load them onto the computer (that I've done a thousand time) it says > "corrupted data" and will not load. We took them to a camera kiosk and the > guy > there made a disk that has the photos on it but he could not do anything > with > them. The photos come out blank. The CD downloaded to out computer but we > could not open it. Does any one out there know enough to help un-corrupt > the > camera chip? > Thanks > Richard Kahn From moomau at verizon.net Tue May 25 12:54:04 2010 From: moomau at verizon.net (moomau_verizon_mail) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 11:54:04 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Badge Bar Message-ID: <25AD42DC9E47452F8172FBBB60477E08@youro0kwkw9jwc> Hey, I am looking for a chrome badge bar for a BJ8. I looked at Moss online and the catalog stated "NA". Can anyone out there tell me who sells them? Thank you. Gary Moomau, 67 BJ8 Yucaipa, CA From sbyers at ec.rr.com Tue May 25 13:12:53 2010 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 15:12:53 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Badge Bar In-Reply-To: <25AD42DC9E47452F8172FBBB60477E08@youro0kwkw9jwc> References: <25AD42DC9E47452F8172FBBB60477E08@youro0kwkw9jwc> Message-ID: <007601cafc3e$46acc4a0$d4064de0$@rr.com> Gary, the Moss paper catalog AHY-108 (Spring/Summer 2010) has them on page A21. For 100-6/3000, P/N 870-130 ($89.95). Use that part number and search the on-line catalog to see if it doesn't turn up. 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 moomau_verizon_mail Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 2:54 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Badge Bar Hey, I am looking for a chrome badge bar for a BJ8. I looked at Moss online and the catalog stated "NA". Can anyone out there tell me who sells them? Thank you. Gary Moomau, 67 BJ8 Yucaipa, CA From qualitas.jack at gmail.com Tue May 25 13:37:15 2010 From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 14:37:15 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] HELP LBC corrupted photos Message-ID: I can't find a URL, but if you Google Kim Komando, and search her website for today's column by entering May 25, 2010, you will find a column on just your problem. Hope his works out. Jack From steveg at abrazosdata.com Tue May 25 13:48:45 2010 From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Steve=20B.=20Gerow?=) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 11:48:45 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?HELP_LBC_corrupted_photos?= Message-ID: <20100525194846.11791.qmail@hoster902.com> Richard, You might want to try a Mac if you have access to one. -- Steve Gerow BN6 From gmandas at yahoo.com Tue May 25 14:09:09 2010 From: gmandas at yahoo.com (Greg Mandas) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 13:09:09 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] E-Brake Screws Message-ID: <363376.97249.qm@web56101.mail.re3.yahoo.com> All, Sorry for turning this into a Parts Forum, but I'm having trouble finding the two screws that hold the E-Brake to the tunnel. Part number 35 on the, "Restoration Parts & Accessories > Brakes > Handbrake", page in the Moss catalog They are 1/2" counter sunk, Philips heads. Par for the course on this restoration, the threads are fine, but the heads are stripped. Also, the gasket that fits between the tunnel and the floor pan and firewall. Everyone I ask says use commercial insulation. Any recommendations? Can I get something at a Home Deport or Lowes? Thanks Again, Greg 65 BJ8 From bj7ah at acanac.net Tue May 25 14:15:45 2010 From: bj7ah at acanac.net (Heal;ey) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 16:15:45 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] HELP LBC corrupted photos In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <419216852200469AADE5041370B2E3C5@robltPC> You might try some one with a linux program such as Ubuntu on their machine as I have found that sometimes Windows will not see the card or call it corrupt, where as Ubuntu will see it and you can get the pictures off of the card. Just a suggestion I have both Windows and Ubuntu on one machine as dual boot. This way if one does not work the other does and I can access the Windows part of the drive from Ubuntu. I have also used Ubuntu from a DVD and run it from the DVD this way you can save any info to an external hard drive or a flash drive. I have rescued many files from Windows Computers that have crashed, this way. Bob 1963 BJ7 -------------------------------------------------- From: "Jack Feldman" Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 3:37 PM To: Subject: Re: [Healeys] HELP LBC corrupted photos > I can't find a URL, but if you Google Kim Komando, and search her website > for today's column by entering May 25, 2010, you will find a column on > just > your problem. > > Hope his works out. > > Jack > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/bj7ah at acanac.net From eyera3 at gmail.com Tue May 25 14:24:14 2010 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 13:24:14 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] HELP LBC corrupted photos In-Reply-To: <419216852200469AADE5041370B2E3C5@robltPC> References: <419216852200469AADE5041370B2E3C5@robltPC> Message-ID: you can go to ubuntu.com and download a copy. Burn it to disk . it will "live boot" from the cd and not install on your computer. On Tue, May 25, 2010 at 1:15 PM, Heal;ey wrote: > You might try some one with a linux program such as Ubuntu on their machine > as I have found that sometimes Windows will not see the card or call it > corrupt, where as Ubuntu will see it and you can get the pictures off of the > card. > Just a suggestion > > I have both Windows and Ubuntu on one machine as dual boot. This > way if one does not work the other does and I can access the Windows part of > the drive from Ubuntu. > > I have also used Ubuntu from a DVD and run it from the DVD this way > you can save any info to an external hard drive or a flash drive. I have > rescued many files from Windows Computers that have crashed, this way. > > Bob 1963 BJ7 > > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "Jack Feldman" > Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 3:37 PM > To: > > Subject: Re: [Healeys] HELP LBC corrupted photos > > I can't find a URL, but if you Google Kim Komando, and search her website >> for today's column by entering May 25, 2010, you will find a column on >> just >> your problem. >> >> Hope his works out. >> >> Jack >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/bj7ah at acanac.net >> > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/eyera3 at gmail.com > -- Ira Erbs Portland, OR _______ _______ (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) (_________________________) From ampole at hotmail.com Tue May 25 14:38:28 2010 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 20:38:28 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] E-Brake Screws In-Reply-To: <363376.97249.qm@web56101.mail.re3.yahoo.com> References: <363376.97249.qm@web56101.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Greg The screws are the same as the door hinge screws which you can get from any vendor. cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/197222280/direct/01/ We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us now From Jwhlyadv at aol.com Tue May 25 15:00:48 2010 From: Jwhlyadv at aol.com (Jwhlyadv at aol.com) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 17:00:48 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Porter Ramsey Message-ID: <2a572.2fb85288.392d9480@aol.com> Long time AHCA member and Healey owner Porter Ramsey passed away Sunday afternoon. Porter and his wife Jane had lived in several cities during his career and had always been active in the local clubs. No formal services are planned, cremation to be sometime today. Please keep Jane and her family in your prayers. Jim Werner Louisville, KY From shop at justbrits.com Tue May 25 15:04:01 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 16:04:01 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Badge Bar In-Reply-To: <007601cafc3e$46acc4a0$d4064de0$@rr.com> References: <25AD42DC9E47452F8172FBBB60477E08@youro0kwkw9jwc> <007601cafc3e$46acc4a0$d4064de0$@rr.com> Message-ID: <4BFC3B41.2070904@justbrits.com> /mOHqJt: Permission denied From shop at justbrits.com Tue May 25 15:45:58 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 16:45:58 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Badge Bar Message-ID: <4BFC4516.4030802@justbrits.com> -------- Original Message -------- << Use that part number and search the on-line catalog to see if it doesn't turn up. >> Out of stock, chaps. Ed From haywoodone at hotmail.com Tue May 25 15:49:38 2010 From: haywoodone at hotmail.com (George Haywood) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 17:49:38 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] E-Brake Screws In-Reply-To: <363376.97249.qm@web56101.mail.re3.yahoo.com> References: <363376.97249.qm@web56101.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Greg, Call British Car Specialists and they will send you what you need. The great thing about them is that you pay actual shipping/mailing fees instead of those like Moss or VB, parts prices are about the same as Moss'. Shipping time to the right coast is a few days though but it's worth it for a big shipping savings and they have good stuff. Just a satisfied customer, George '65 bj8 > Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 13:09:09 -0700 > From: gmandas at yahoo.com > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] E-Brake Screws > > All, > > Sorry for turning this into a Parts Forum, but I'm having trouble finding the two screws that hold the E-Brake to the tunnel. Part number 35 on the, "Restoration Parts & Accessories> Brakes> Handbrake", page in the Moss catalog They are 1/2" counter sunk, Philips heads. Par for the course on this restoration, the threads are fine, but the heads are stripped. > > Also, the gasket that fits between the tunnel and the floor pan and firewall. Everyone I ask says use commercial insulation. Any recommendations? Can I get something at a Home Deport or Lowes? > > Thanks Again, > > Greg > > 65 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/haywoodone at hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue May 25 16:50:59 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 06:50:59 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Badge Bar In-Reply-To: <25AD42DC9E47452F8172FBBB60477E08@youro0kwkw9jwc> References: <25AD42DC9E47452F8172FBBB60477E08@youro0kwkw9jwc> Message-ID: Hey Gary - I have one where the tab for the fog light broke off. You are more than welcome to have that piece of crap. If you are planning to use the bar to mount fog lights, don't bother. If it's for your badges only, then the bar is fine. Cheers, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 2:54 AM, moomau_verizon_mail wrote: > Hey, > > > > I am looking for a chrome badge bar for a BJ8. I looked at Moss online and > the catalog stated "NA". Can anyone out there tell me who sells them? > Thank you. > > > > Gary Moomau, 67 BJ8 > > Yucaipa, CA From healeyrick at yahoo.com Tue May 25 17:04:47 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 16:04:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Editor Gary/ Editor Reid Message-ID: <766926.47701.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Just received the March-April Austin-Healey Magazine. Very interesting interview with Clive Baker by Bill Emerson, detailed originality shots of a BN7 by Roger Moment and Gary Anderson along with some how-to fender repair. Then the bad news, Gary's announcement that this will be his last year as editor. Just wanted to take a moment to say that over the years we've been very lucky to have Gary and Reid as editors of the club mags, as well as quality contributors like Roger, Bill, Norman Nock and lots of others. Thanks, guys. Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo From bspidell at comcast.net Tue May 25 17:09:59 2010 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 23:09:59 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Editor Gary/ Editor Reid In-Reply-To: <766926.47701.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <2124157788.1262981274828999945.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Hear hear. bs -------------------------------- Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA ----- Original Message ----- From: "HealeyRick" To: healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 4:04:47 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [Healeys] Editor Gary/ Editor Reid Just received the March-April Austin-Healey Magazine. Very interesting interview with Clive Baker by Bill Emerson, detailed originality shots of a BN7 by Roger Moment and Gary Anderson along with some how-to fender repair. Then the bad news, Gary's announcement that this will be his last year as editor. Just wanted to take a moment to say that over the years we've been very lucky to have Gary and Reid as editors of the club mags, as well as quality contributors like Roger, Bill, Norman Nock and lots of others. Thanks, guys. Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/bspidell at comcast.net From healeyrick at yahoo.com Tue May 25 17:15:18 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 16:15:18 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] HELP LBC corrupted photos In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <413652.53521.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> To uncorrupt your photos, I suggest exposing them to 24 hours of Christian rock. Thanks, I'll be here all week. Remember to tip your waitstaff. Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Tue, 5/25/10, Richard Kahn wrote: From: Richard Kahn Subject: [Healeys] HELP LBC corrupted photos To: healeys at autox.team.net Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 10:21 AM I hoping you computer guys can help me. I took photos at a car show in Woodland CA for our news letter and they were fine in the camera. When I tried to load them onto the computer (that I've done a thousand time) it says "corrupted data" and will not load. We took them to a camera kiosk and the guy there made a disk that has the photos on it but he could not do anything with them. The photos come out blank. The CD downloaded to out computer but we could not open it. Does any one out there know enough to help un-corrupt the camera chip? Thanks Richard Kahn _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3 _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeyrick at yahoo.com From shop at justbrits.com Tue May 25 17:20:23 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 18:20:23 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Editor Gary/ Editor Reid In-Reply-To: <766926.47701.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <766926.47701.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4BFC5B37.50805@justbrits.com> << Thanks, guys. >> Absolutely AGREED, Rick !!! Unfortunately, a 'thankless' job. Ed From tahoehealey at hotmail.com Tue May 25 17:28:41 2010 From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 16:28:41 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] LBC photos Message-ID: Thanks for all the replays. They got me on the right track. I have found a IT guy who does pro photo stuff and he will try to straighten things out tonight. I hate it when I accept responsibility for something and I screw things up. It turns out we said "yes" to a pop-up on the computer asking if we wanted to "fix and repair" before downloading. I was told that it came up because I hadn't "formated" the flash car to the camera in a long time. Live and learn. Thanks all, Richard Kahn _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccount&ocid=PID2832 6::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_4 From healeyrick at yahoo.com Tue May 25 17:34:27 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 16:34:27 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Editor Gary/ Editor Reid In-Reply-To: <4BFC5B37.50805@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <745764.60396.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Ed, There are a lot of jobs associated with the clubs that could use a "thank you": concours judges (I know, not part of the clubs, but closely associated); the organizers of Conclaves and local events, regalia sellers, auto-x setter-uppers, you name it. Sometimes the critics make more noise than the folks that are happy that someone is there to put their shoulder to the wheel. I know everything's not always perfect, but I think the majority of us are grateful for their efforts. Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Tue, 5/25/10, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: From: Shop at " Just Brits " Subject: Re: [Healeys] Editor Gary/ Editor Reid To: healeys at autox.team.net Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 7:20 PM << Thanks, guys. >> Absolutely AGREED, Rick !!! Unfortunately, a 'thankless' job. Ed _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeyrick at yahoo.com From roberth148 at gmail.com Tue May 25 18:06:50 2010 From: roberth148 at gmail.com (Robert W. Humphreys) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 17:06:50 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] AutoWeek Message-ID: Did anyone notice the photo of the "Ferrari" on Pg 6 (Truth & Beauty) in the 24 May issue of AutoWeek. It looks suspiciously like a Healey Silverstone, due to the spare location and the British Flag emblem on the door. Does anyone know who is driving? Bob Humphreys From rpschauss at gmail.com Tue May 25 18:21:03 2010 From: rpschauss at gmail.com (Peter Schauss) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 20:21:03 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Sighting on Long Island Message-ID: <4bfc6970.c32ce70a.4d49.2d1d@mx.google.com> Northbound on the Bethpage State Parkway at about 5:05 this afternoon, I saw a white 100-6 or early 3000 (waterfall grill). Was it anyone on the list? Peter Schauss 1963 BJ7 1980 MGB (yellow - which I was driving southbound at the time) From eyera3 at gmail.com Tue May 25 22:10:47 2010 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 21:10:47 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] AutoWeek In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <3AEA96C4-5684-4EA4-B634-56B3D8BDB730@gmail.com> Noticed and commented to self about said observation I Erbs Sent from my iPod On May 25, 2010, at 5:06 PM, "Robert W. Humphreys" wrote: > Did anyone notice the photo of the "Ferrari" on Pg 6 (Truth & Beauty) > in the 24 May issue of AutoWeek. > > It looks suspiciously like a Healey Silverstone, due to the spare > location and the British Flag emblem on the door. > > Does anyone know who is driving? > > Bob Humphreys > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/eyera3 at gmail.com From healeyray at yahoo.com Tue May 25 22:24:08 2010 From: healeyray at yahoo.com (Ray Juncal) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 21:24:08 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] AutoWeek In-Reply-To: <3AEA96C4-5684-4EA4-B634-56B3D8BDB730@gmail.com> Message-ID: <774021.682.qm@web111401.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> I figure they will print an explanation next week.Ray Juncal --- On Tue, 5/25/10, I Erbs wrote: From: I Erbs Subject: Re: [Healeys] AutoWeek To: "Robert W. Humphreys" Cc: "Healeys at autox.team.net" Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 9:10 PM Noticed and commented to self about said observation I Erbs Sent from my iPod On May 25, 2010, at 5:06 PM, "Robert W. Humphreys" wrote: > Did anyone notice the photo of the "Ferrari" on Pg 6 (Truth & Beauty) > in the 24 May issue of AutoWeek. > > It looks suspiciously like a Healey Silverstone, due to the spare > location and the British Flag emblem on the door. > > Does anyone know who is driving? > > Bob Humphreys > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/eyera3 at gmail.com _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeyray at yahoo.com From tahoehealey at hotmail.com Tue May 25 23:29:22 2010 From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 22:29:22 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Orange bee hive lenses Message-ID: I have a phase 1 that has clear bee hive lenses on the front turn lights. The PO put yellow-orange bulbs in. ( I'm guessing it was the PO and not original) I found two NOS in the box orange lenses at a flee market at a LBC show and bought them for $10. It got me thinking, as my BJ8 would have been the last to have glass lenses, when where the orange ones used? And what is appropriate for my car? Thanks, Rich Kahn _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3 From mgcharlie at comcast.net Wed May 26 06:34:20 2010 From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin) Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 08:34:20 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Orange bee hive lenses In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BFD154C.1010400@comcast.net> Rich, Here in the USA, orange turn signals were frowned upon by the gov't until a certain time. In other countries around the world it was probably mandated that cars have them. I know that for the home market MGAs had front turn signals with amber lenses, but here in the USA they were clear. That same glass behive lense that you are talking about was used at the rear of MGA 1600s for the turn signal lamps. In fact those lenses were used on many cars, front and rear. In could be that for home market and other countries the amber ones were used at the front of Austin-Healeys also, or at the rear in other makes. It is uncommon to see anything other than clear lenses on a Healey earlier than phase 2 BJ8s. Even the single light plastic lensed cars seem to have clear. As there were a lot of safety regulations that went into effect in the USA for 1968, I would think that maybe that is when we changed over to amber being allowable. My personal opinion is that the different color shows up better from the front when the headlights are on, so I have orange bulbs in my BT7. Charlie Richard Kahn wrote: > I have a phase 1 that has clear bee hive lenses on the front turn lights. The > PO put yellow-orange bulbs in. ( I'm guessing it was the PO and not original) > I found two NOS in the box orange lenses at a flee market at a LBC show and > bought them for $10. It got me thinking, as my BJ8 would have been the last to > have glass lenses, when where the orange ones used? And what is appropriate > for my car? > Thanks, > Rich Kahn > > _________________________________________________________________ > The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. > http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL > :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/mgcharlie at comcast.net [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] From richard.ewald at gmail.com Wed May 26 06:55:31 2010 From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald) Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 05:55:31 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Orange bee hive lenses In-Reply-To: <4BFD154C.1010400@comcast.net> References: <4BFD154C.1010400@comcast.net> Message-ID: <7FC6D786-5E57-4B1C-99B7-6FF1E758C650@gmail.com> 1963 model year was when Drteoit iron got amber front turn signals. Not sure when Healey implemented amber. Sent from my iPhone On May 26, 2010, at 5:34, Charlie Baldwin wrote: > Rich, > Here in the USA, orange turn signals were frowned upon by the gov't > until a certain time. From Editorgary at aol.com Wed May 26 09:01:50 2010 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 11:01:50 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Camera Pics Message-ID: <9dae.3faf164f.392e91de@aol.com> In a message dated 5/25/10 11:11:46 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes: > > Can you still see the pictures on the camera? If so, I'd recommend > finding > someone with a older version of windows and download directly to that > computer. Then you will be able to copy the pictures onto a CD or DVD to > load on your computer. If you can't see them in the camera anymore > they're > probably toast. > Not an expert by any means, but have had similar problems > Pete > If you can still see the pictures in the camera, you might try hooking it up to a MAC computer (the one with the apple on it) and see if iPhoto can see the pictures. iPhoto has the software built in to read directly from most cameras -- Canon stuff is pretty standard -- so that you avoid having to ask the computer to deal directly with the files itself. If you can't see the pictures, everyone else is right -- your pics are broiled bread. Cheers gary From sbyers at ec.rr.com Wed May 26 09:44:17 2010 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 11:44:17 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Orange bee hive lenses In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <001101cafcea$4d16b100$e7441300$@rr.com> Rich, separate beehive lights for turn signal and parking indicators were used on BJ7s destined for Germany and Sweden, and on German BJ8s up to body number 75207 (which corresponds to chassis 30302) and Swedish BJ8s up to body number 76137 (chassis 31223). The turn signal lenses were orange. I've attached a photo of 27574, a German-spec car which has the separate indicators, although the ones in the photo have the turn signal lenses inboard, rather than outboard as they should be. What are the part numbers on the box for orange lenses you have? 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: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 1:29 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Orange bee hive lenses I have a phase 1 that has clear bee hive lenses on the front turn lights. The PO put yellow-orange bulbs in. ( I'm guessing it was the PO and not original) I found two NOS in the box orange lenses at a flee market at a LBC show and bought them for $10. It got me thinking, as my BJ8 would have been the last to have glass lenses, when where the orange ones used? And what is appropriate for my car? Thanks, Rich Kahn [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of 27574 - RF.jpg] From healeyron at yahoo.com Wed May 26 10:22:28 2010 From: healeyron at yahoo.com (Ron Mitchell) Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 09:22:28 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Off topic F1 comes to USA Message-ID: <918259.26679.qm@web32907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> FYI. Formula One World Championship Limited and Formula One Administration Limited (together, the F1 Commercial Rights Holder) and Full Throttle Productions, LP, promoter of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prixb", announce that a historic agreement has been reached for Austin, Texas to serve as the host city of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prixb" for years 2012 through 2021. http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2010/5/10824.html Enjoy the day Ron Mitchell From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com Wed May 26 12:22:38 2010 From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken) Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 11:22:38 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] 6 cyl finned valve cover Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D03420855@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Anyone know of a source for a finned 6 cyl valve cover that is plain. That is no provision for a valve clearance plate. This is for a period race car and I figure the mechanics had memorized the valve clearances. Ken Freese 65 BJ8 From coll44 at msn.com Wed May 26 12:23:47 2010 From: coll44 at msn.com (TERRY COLL) Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 14:23:47 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Timing In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Gents, Is there any rule of thumb regards the number of turns equalling degrees of timing on the little advance/retard wheel on the BJ8 distribiter? I've found nothing in the manuals or the archives. Terry Coll '64 BJ8 _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar&ocid=PID283 26::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5 From ampole at hotmail.com Wed May 26 13:16:03 2010 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 19:16:03 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] new water pump leak Message-ID: Guys I have only started my car a few times on axle stands, and have traced a water leak that is dripping from the bottom edge of the water pump and running down the edge of the engine. Its a few drops every hour, since I started it again yesterday. I was going to pull the pump and change the gasket, again using a sealant on both sides (will use blue hylomar instead of red hermatite this time, like I used too), checking if its the coming up the stud or from the mating faces. I have only got to fit the bonnet, grille and front bumper now, but would like to sort this problem first. Hopefully there may be enough clearance on removing the fan blades and the recored radiator to get the pump straight out. Reading the archives, it has been suggested that it could be the new pump and running it dry on a drill might make the seal bed in? Please note I'm in the UK (if suggesting a rebuild on a new pump). It was an SC Parts pump on offer which I propably purchased 3 years ago. any thoughts? thanks Andy _________________________________________________________________ http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/197222280/direct/01/ Do you have a story that started on Hotmail? Tell us now From tahoehealey at hotmail.com Wed May 26 13:51:05 2010 From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn) Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 12:51:05 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Camera Pics In-Reply-To: <9dae.3faf164f.392e91de@aol.com> References: <9dae.3faf164f.392e91de@aol.com> Message-ID: The pictures are there but reduced to 1/4 size with "corrupted data" printed below. I had an IT pro-photo guy go over the flash card and the disc that was made (the disc shows the pictures on it but can not reproduce anything). I have tried using a card reader and direct form the camera. The IT guy thinks I did it when I let Windows 7 "fix and repair" before downloading. I will tri to find a MAC. Thanks Rich Kahn > From: Editorgary at aol.com > Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 11:01:50 -0400 > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Camera Pics > > In a message dated 5/25/10 11:11:46 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net > writes: > > > > > > Can you still see the pictures on the camera? If so, I'd recommend > > finding > > someone with a older version of windows and download directly to that > > computer. Then you will be able to copy the pictures onto a CD or DVD to > > load on your computer. If you can't see them in the camera anymore > > they're > > probably toast. > > Not an expert by any means, but have had similar problems > > Pete > > > > If you can still see the pictures in the camera, you might try hooking it > up to a MAC computer (the one with the apple on it) and see if iPhoto can see > the pictures. iPhoto has the software built in to read directly from most > cameras -- Canon stuff is pretty standard -- so that you avoid having to ask > the computer to deal directly with the files itself. > If you can't see the pictures, everyone else is right -- your pics are > broiled bread. > > Cheers > gary > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tahoehealey at hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Wed May 26 14:01:12 2010 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 16:01:12 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] new water pump leak In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Andy it almost a certainty that the leak is being caused by leakage past the seal. Once antifreeze has been run in a pump it is hard to get it to bed in as the antifreeze works very well as a lubricant. I would recommend leaving things alone until you have run the first few hundred mile, it will probably resolve itself. Michael Salter On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 3:16 PM, andy pole wrote: > Guys > > > > I have only started my car a few times on axle stands, and have traced a > water > leak that is dripping from the bottom edge of the water pump and running > down > the edge of the engine. Its a few drops every hour, since I started it > again > yesterday. > > > > I was going to pull the pump and change the gasket, again using a sealant > on > both sides (will use blue hylomar instead of red hermatite this time, like > I > used too), checking if its the coming up the stud or from the mating faces. > > > > I have only got to fit the bonnet, grille and front bumper now, but would > like > to sort this problem first. Hopefully there may be enough clearance on > removing the fan blades and the recored radiator to get the pump straight > out. > > > > Reading the archives, it has been suggested that it could be the new pump > and > running it dry on a drill might make the seal bed in? Please note I'm in > the > UK (if suggesting a rebuild on a new pump). It was an SC Parts pump on > offer > which I propably purchased 3 years ago. > > > > any thoughts? > > > > thanks Andy From racarbon at verizon.net Wed May 26 14:30:51 2010 From: racarbon at verizon.net (Ray Carbone) Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 16:30:51 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Orange bee hive lenses Message-ID: Rich, As I remember, the amber turn signals first appeared in the USA on the BJ8 single parking light Phase 2 in late 1964. I placed my order for a BJ7 in late 1963 and, when delivered, the dealer asked me if I would accept the BJ8. Of cause I was glad to do so and was proud to be driving the latest. One night, six months later, I was frustrated to see a new model with amber lights in my rear view. Although the plastic lenses (non-beehive) appeared white, it was obvious when lit that the bulbs were amber. I can't guaranty that the owner hadn't replaced the bulbs, however, I believe it to be highly unlikely as the owner had only just picked the car up that afternoon. All the best, Ray From richchrysler at quickclic.net Wed May 26 14:45:00 2010 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 16:45:00 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Orange bee hive lenses In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: In Canada, amber front turn signals were required from 1st January 1963, so they simply installed amber bulbs inside clear lenses. Those lenses may well have been retrofitted onto your Healey from period Mini's etc. I completed a Phase 1 BJ8 for a customer last year and set it up as a Canadian spec car, so installed amber front side lamp/turn signal bulbs inside clear glass behive style lenses. -------------------------------------------------- From: "Richard Kahn" Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 1:29 AM To: Subject: [Healeys] Orange bee hive lenses > I have a phase 1 that has clear bee hive lenses on the front turn lights. > The > PO put yellow-orange bulbs in. ( I'm guessing it was the PO and not > original) > I found two NOS in the box orange lenses at a flee market at a LBC show > and > bought them for $10. It got me thinking, as my BJ8 would have been the > last to > have glass lenses, when where the orange ones used? And what is > appropriate > for my car? > Thanks, > Rich Kahn > > _________________________________________________________________ > The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. > http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL > :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richchrysler at quickclic.net From coudesluijs at chello.nl Wed May 26 15:00:08 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 23:00:08 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] new water pump leak In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BFD8BD8.7010804@chello.nl> Often the seal on waterpumps leaks when a new or rebuild pump is installed or if an engine has not run for a while and if water instead of coolant is used. Usually the leaking stops after a while when the seal and mating surface have bedded in. If the leaking does not stop the seal is worn, the rubber diaphragm has ripped or the mating face is pitted badly, rebuilding or renewing the pump is at hand. Kees Oudesluijs NL andy pole wrote: > Guys > > > > I have only started my car a few times on axle stands, and have traced a water > leak that is dripping from the bottom edge of the water pump and running down > the edge of the engine. Its a few drops every hour, since I started it again > yesterday. > > > > I was going to pull the pump and change the gasket, again using a sealant on > both sides (will use blue hylomar instead of red hermatite this time, like I > used too), checking if its the coming up the stud or from the mating faces. > > > > I have only got to fit the bonnet, grille and front bumper now, but would like > to sort this problem first. Hopefully there may be enough clearance on > removing the fan blades and the recored radiator to get the pump straight > out. > > > > Reading the archives, it has been suggested that it could be the new pump and > running it dry on a drill might make the seal bed in? Please note I'm in the > UK (if suggesting a rebuild on a new pump). It was an SC Parts pump on offer > which I propably purchased 3 years ago. > > > > any thoughts? > > > > thanks Andy > > _________________________________________________________________ > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/197222280/direct/01/ > Do you have a story that started on Hotmail? Tell us now > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2896 - datum van uitgifte: 05/25/10 20:26:00 From shop at justbrits.com Wed May 26 15:28:10 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 16:28:10 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] [Fwd: FROM the Spridgets List] found on craigslist] Message-ID: <4BFD926A.3010001@justbrits.com> /RoZqy0: Permission denied From shop at justbrits.com Wed May 26 15:36:20 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 16:36:20 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Orange bee hive lenses In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BFD9454.5030200@justbrits.com> << I can't guaranty that the owner hadn't replaced the bulbs, however, I believe it to be highly unlikely as the owner had only just picked the car up that afternoon. >> I doubt it also Ray and it WAS around the time that LBCs started showing up in US with yellow bulbs to "satisfy" the Feds !! Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the ..For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] From MBran89793 at aol.com Wed May 26 15:39:45 2010 From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 17:39:45 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Sebring 1957 Healeys Message-ID: <47ee6.2774140e.392eef21@aol.com> There were 2 drivers Roy Jackson-Moore and Elliot Forbes-Robertson not 4. In a message dated 5/24/2010 9:42:30 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au writes: No, 24 AH 100/6 2680cc dvrs. Jackson-Moore/Forbes-Robertson Entrant, Hambro ( is that 4 drivers? ) --- DNF From bspidell at comcast.net Wed May 26 19:24:54 2010 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 18:24:54 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Speedo cable Message-ID: <4BFDC9E6.8030408@comcast.net> Anyone know the exact length of the part that sticks out past the upper 'bearing;' i.e. the length of the end that sticks into the speedo? TIA, bs -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From jobu53 at hotmail.com Wed May 26 20:27:38 2010 From: jobu53 at hotmail.com (Dan S) Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 19:27:38 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Speedo cable In-Reply-To: <4BFDC9E6.8030408@comcast.net> References: <4BFDC9E6.8030408@comcast.net> Message-ID: Bob, According to Norman Nock's Tech Talk pg 149 it should be 3/8" from the end of the outside armour to the end of the cable or the the length from the end of the bushing to the end of the cable is 5/16". 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 > Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 18:24:54 -0700 > From: bspidell at comcast.net > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Speedo cable > > Anyone know the exact length of the part that sticks out past the upper > 'bearing;' i.e. the length of the end that sticks into the speedo? > > TIA, > bs > > -- > ******************************************************************* > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net > > ******************************************************************* > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jobu53 at hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3 From grantlyon at myway.com Thu May 27 00:55:16 2010 From: grantlyon at myway.com (grantlyon at myway.com) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 02:55:16 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Requesting help wrt Correct Assy of Rear wheel cylinder locking plates and seal for '60 MK1 Message-ID: <20100527025516.1107@web009.roc2.bluetie.com> I removed my leaking wheel wheel cylinders several months ago to replace them new cylinders. I thought I took sufficient notes, but now I am unsure what is the order/orientation of the locking plates and the rubber seal installation perplexes me. I think the order of reassembly is: 1. Detach cylinder handbrake lever (the lever through the backing plate that moves the wheel cylinder) from the tie rod connecting it (eventually) to the cockpit handbrake lever. Slide seal over handbrake lever 'til seal is against the backing plate. Reattach lever to tie rod assy. 2. Insert cylinder through backing plate and connect brake line b do not engage slots in cylinder into the two fingers on the cylinder handbrake lever. Loosely install brake line. 3. Insert the top locking plate (#4 in the workshop manual Fig. M-2) on the inboard side of the backing plate and down into the slots on the sides of the wheel cylinder. There are two hooks (90 degree bent tips) on this locking plate and these should be facing toward the middle of the car (inboard) away from the backing plate. When I removed my original wheel cylinders, I thought the rubber seal (#1 in Fig. M-2) had a thin web which was trapped underneath the two locking plates against the backing plate. Looking at the seal I have and the picture in the work shop manual, it appears I have a correct rubber seal. However, the seal appears to be far far too thick to fit between the backing plate and the two locking plates. The seal measures ~0.1" thick. Maybe if I add soapy water to the rubber seal I could slide the #4 locking plate on top of the rubber seal, and then follow with the #2 locking plate insertion. Seems like a very very tight fit, but maybe the seal deforms 4 Now the wheel cylinder can be lifted over the two fingers of the cylinder handbrake lever so the two fingers (cylindrical stubs) locate into rounded slots in the cylinder. 5. From below the cylinder, insert the bottom locking plate (#2 in the workshop Figure M-2) inboard of the other (#4) clip (b Inboardb meaning the #2 clip is closer to the center of the car compared to the #4 clip which is against the backing plate.). The order of parts from the wheel brake cylinder inwards would be: cylinder, backing plate, rubber seal, locking plate #4, then locking plate #2. 6. Tighten brake line. Carry on with installation of shoes with lube on contact points, etc. Any help would be much appreciated. Grant From healey.nut at gmail.com Thu May 27 01:20:49 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 15:20:49 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Japanese Car Website Message-ID: All - Thought you would appreciate what this kid in Japan does for a hobby, lots of cute car drawings! http://www.pupukids.com/jp/hobby/zunguricar/makes/morris.html Too bad his English version doesn't have this web page, but if you use Chrome to browse this site, it will translate automatically for you! Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From coudesluijs at chello.nl Thu May 27 03:35:17 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 11:35:17 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Timing In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BFE3CD5.1030300@chello.nl> There were marks on the distributor of the Triumph Spitfire I once owned. It is probably described in its manual. As these Lucas distributors are basiccally all the same it may be safe to say that one turn of the knurled wheel stands for the same advance/retardation of all these distributors. This knurled or vernier nut was spring loaded and could be rotated with clearly noticable clicks, each click is one degree. If you have a stroboscopic timing light it should be easy to check the in-/decrease in timing when you turn the vernier nut e.g. 5 clicks and work out the result for one click. Kees Oudesluijs NL TERRY COLL wrote: > Gents, > > > > Is there any rule of thumb regards the number of turns equalling degrees of > timing on the little advance/retard wheel on the BJ8 distribiter? I've found > nothing in the manuals or the archives. > > > > Terry Coll > > '64 BJ8 > > _________________________________________________________________ > The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with > Hotmail. > http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar&ocid=PID283 > 26::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2896 - datum van uitgifte: 05/25/10 20:26:00 From healey.nut at gmail.com Thu May 27 04:02:54 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 18:02:54 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Timing In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Terry - I believe with the micrometer you can only adjust a couple of degrees either way. I find it fairly useless, actually. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Thu, May 27, 2010 at 2:23 AM, TERRY COLL wrote: > Gents, > > > > Is there any rule of thumb regards the number of turns equalling degrees of > timing on the little advance/retard wheel on the BJ8 distribiter? I've > found > nothing in the manuals or the archives. > > > > Terry Coll > > '64 BJ8 > > _________________________________________________________________ > The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with > Hotmail. > > http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar&ocid=PID283 > 26::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com From enquiries at classic-car-world.co.uk Thu May 27 04:29:07 2010 From: enquiries at classic-car-world.co.uk (Tom McCay - Classic-Car-World Ltd) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 11:29:07 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Tyre life expectancy Message-ID: Hi all, we had an interesting discussion last night at our monthly local car club meeting when someone asked the question of "what life expectancy should we expect from the tyres fitted to our classic cars"? Some of these cars do less than 1000 miles a year and almost all are laid up during the winter months in dry storage. Some cars have been in the same ownership for over 10 years and have the same tyres fitted when they acquired the vehicle. The tyre condition is good with no apparent cracking on the tyre walls that you see on some very old tyres and tyre wear is not the issue either, but at what point should you consider changing these anyway due to age? Kindest Regards Tom Classic-Car-World Ltd www.ccw-tools.com AH 3000 MkIII (BJ8) MGA 1600 Mini Park Lane From rchaskell at earthlink.net Thu May 27 04:46:16 2010 From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 06:46:16 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Requesting help wrt Correct Assy of Rear wheel cylinder locking plates and seal for '60 MK1 In-Reply-To: <20100527025516.1107@web009.roc2.bluetie.com> References: <20100527025516.1107@web009.roc2.bluetie.com> Message-ID: <4BFE4D78.4010604@earthlink.net> Grant, I replaced a wheel cylinder a few weeks ago and had to leave the parking brake linkage disconnected from the lever till the wheel cylinder installation was finished. I also had to fit the two pins of the lever into the wheel cylinder to be able to fit the top locking plate. Bob From healey.nut at gmail.com Thu May 27 04:55:01 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 18:55:01 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Tyre life expectancy In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: 10 years is really the max. I had 15 year old Rikens with no cracks, looked new and 80% tread - the belts delaminated - very dangerous thankfully I noticed the vibration while on a residential street. When I pulled over you couldn't even see the delamination, I just noticed the sidewall varied slightly in offset from the rim - very subtle. Took it to the tyre shop and the thing practically fell apart when he broke the bead to remove the tyre. I think the best sign is if the tyres are slippery in the rain. If so, replace! Alan On 5/27/10, Tom McCay - Classic-Car-World Ltd wrote: > Hi all, we had an interesting discussion last night at our monthly local car > club meeting when someone asked the question of "what life expectancy should > we expect from the tyres fitted to our classic cars"? Some of these cars do > less than 1000 miles a year and almost all are laid up during the winter > months in dry storage. Some cars have been in the same ownership for over 10 > years and have the same tyres fitted when they acquired the vehicle. > > The tyre condition is good with no apparent cracking on the tyre walls that > you see on some very old tyres and tyre wear is not the issue either, but at > what point should you consider changing these anyway due to age? > > Kindest Regards > > Tom > Classic-Car-World Ltd > www.ccw-tools.com > > AH 3000 MkIII (BJ8) > MGA 1600 > Mini Park Lane > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From coudesluijs at chello.nl Thu May 27 05:08:09 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 13:08:09 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Tyre life expectancy In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BFE5299.7080702@chello.nl> Tom, This has been discussed regularly on all classic car fora. For safety sake tires should be changed after 7-10 years of age (as indicated by the marks on the tire, not the bill of sale), depending on storage conditions and opinion of people in the know. They may be perfectly OK after this time but you cannot be sure. The compound hardens ( leading to bad road behaviour and wet road performance) and can change without any external signs like cracks or crazing, also invisible internal delamination can be at hand (sudden blow out, desintegration of tire). Tire tests show again and again that NOS tires do not comply anymore with the original High Speed requirements and many serious accidents caused by a blow out have been attributed to old tires that were sold and fitted as new tires. My own experience has been with the tires on my Jensen Healey I bought 2 years ago. It had new tires in 1999 (date of manufacture 1997) , had driven about 2000mls from that time and the tires looked absolutely brand new. Wet road behaviour was terrible and it handled like a dog, OK they were Hankooks but even new Hankooks should not handle that bad. Obviously the compound had hardened considerably. I changed them recently to Nokian V tires and this changed the road behaviour of the car very dramatically. Kees Oudesluijs NL Tom McCay - Classic-Car-World Ltd wrote: > Hi all, we had an interesting discussion last night at our monthly local car > club meeting when someone asked the question of "what life expectancy should > we expect from the tyres fitted to our classic cars"? Some of these cars do > less than 1000 miles a year and almost all are laid up during the winter > months in dry storage. Some cars have been in the same ownership for over 10 > years and have the same tyres fitted when they acquired the vehicle. > > The tyre condition is good with no apparent cracking on the tyre walls that > you see on some very old tyres and tyre wear is not the issue either, but at > what point should you consider changing these anyway due to age? > > Kindest Regards > > Tom > Classic-Car-World Ltd > www.ccw-tools.com > > AH 3000 MkIII (BJ8) > MGA 1600 > Mini Park Lane > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2899 - datum van uitgifte: 05/27/10 08:25:00 From grday at btinternet.com Thu May 27 07:33:30 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 14:33:30 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Tyre life expectancy References: Message-ID: <7ACEC69FABF54883B0610B6D06755C12@user8634b3d69b> Michelin will suggest a thorough inspection on an annual basis after 5 years, and dispose of after 10. The question is one of the 'how long is a piece of string' ones. There are so many variables with tyre construction or types, the use it has over the 1000 miles and the storage conditions for the rest of the year. If the tyre is stored with the weight of the vehicle on it, the tyre may keep the 'bulge' at the bottom, if at a slightly low pressure it probably will. If kept at a high pressure to reduce the bulb it may promote cracks. Jacking up may help. UV from sunlight will degrade the carcase, ozone produced from nearby electric welding will do the same. Soft compound tyres will harden and harder ones may become brittle. Internal delaminating from standing may not be visible from the outside and some 'blow outs' (instantaneous decompression) are caused by this problem. Today's tyre construction is a very high tech affair and even alterations in building humidity affect internal tyre bonding processes. Some makes I will not run on at all, some people won't run on a remould tyre but at least the carcase has been tested for thousands of miles beforehand! Passenger aircraft all run on re-moulds with cargo planes getting the new, untested ones. So that piece of string is .......... how long? Guy R Day ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom McCay - Classic-Car-World Ltd" Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 11:29 AM Subject: [Healeys] Tyre life expectancy > Hi all, we had an interesting discussion last night at our monthly local > car > club meeting when someone asked the question of "what life expectancy > should > we expect from the tyres fitted to our classic cars"? Some of these cars > do > less than 1000 miles a year and almost all are laid up during the winter > months in dry storage. Some cars have been in the same ownership for over > 10 > years and have the same tyres fitted when they acquired the vehicle. > > The tyre condition is good with no apparent cracking on the tyre walls > that > you see on some very old tyres and tyre wear is not the issue either, but > at > what point should you consider changing these anyway due to age? > > Kindest Regards > > Tom > Classic-Car-World Ltd > www.ccw-tools.com > > AH 3000 MkIII (BJ8) > MGA 1600 > Mini Park Lane > _______________________________________________ From jpayne at ThorCon.net Thu May 27 08:20:00 2010 From: jpayne at ThorCon.net (Jonas Payne) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 07:20:00 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey - Jaguar XK 150 Brakes In-Reply-To: <7ACEC69FABF54883B0610B6D06755C12@user8634b3d69b> References: <7ACEC69FABF54883B0610B6D06755C12@user8634b3d69b> Message-ID: Not sure what the etiquette is for asking non Healey Questions........ Have recently replaced the entire hydraulic system on my Jag xk 150, The car has a servo, which I have plumbed in, but did not attach the vaccum line to. Also replaced the master cyl with an "equivalent" unit that showed up with a pushrod that was way too short, so I reused the old rod and attempted to set up at the same length. Brakes will not release and remain firmly clamped on discs after bleeding. The car won't even move. Is the problem not having the servo hooked up or related to the adjustment of the master cylinder rod? Jonas Payne Director of Preconstruction Thor Construction PH: (702) 269-2007 Fax: (702) 269-7095 Cell: (702) 358-5084 "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender to solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Thor Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this email." From eyera3 at gmail.com Thu May 27 08:42:34 2010 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 07:42:34 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Japanese Car Website In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: BJ drawing list as MKI 1956 http://www.pupukids.com/jp/hobby/zunguricar/cars/morris/1956-austin-healey.html On Thu, May 27, 2010 at 12:20 AM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > All - > > Thought you would appreciate what this kid in Japan does for a hobby, lots > of cute car drawings! > > http://www.pupukids.com/jp/hobby/zunguricar/makes/morris.html > > Too bad > his English version doesn't have this web page, but if you use Chrome to > browse this site, it will translate automatically for you! > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/eyera3 at gmail.com > -- Ira Erbs Portland, OR _______ _______ (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) (_________________________) From coudesluijs at chello.nl Thu May 27 08:43:46 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 16:43:46 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey - Jaguar XK 150 Brakes In-Reply-To: References: <7ACEC69FABF54883B0610B6D06755C12@user8634b3d69b> Message-ID: <4BFE8522.2060706@chello.nl> This could well be caused by improper adjustment of the pushrod. This will probably be discussed in the WSM. I had the same problem years ago with another car. I just adjusted the rod according spec and all was fine. Another cause can be the valve in the MBC being at fault or a non fitting MBC. In that case contact the supplier. Kees Oudesluijs NL Jonas Payne wrote: > Not sure what the etiquette is for asking non Healey Questions........ > > Have recently replaced the entire hydraulic system on my Jag xk 150, The car > has a servo, which I have plumbed in, but did not attach the vaccum line to. > > Also replaced the master cyl with an "equivalent" unit that showed up with a > pushrod that was way too short, so I reused the old rod and attempted to set > up at the same length. > > Brakes will not release and remain firmly clamped on discs after bleeding. > The car won't even move. Is the problem not having the servo hooked up or > related to the adjustment of the master cylinder rod? > > Jonas Payne From jpayne at ThorCon.net Thu May 27 08:45:47 2010 From: jpayne at ThorCon.net (Jonas Payne) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 07:45:47 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey - Jaguar XK 150 Brakes In-Reply-To: <4BFE8522.2060706@chello.nl> References: <7ACEC69FABF54883B0610B6D06755C12@user8634b3d69b> <4BFE8522.2060706@chello.nl> Message-ID: Kees, Thank you for your response, What is a "non fitting" MBC? What is the "WSM"? Jonas Payne Director of Preconstruction Thor Construction PH: (702) 269-2007 Fax: (702) 269-7095 Cell: (702) 358-5084 "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender to solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Thor Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this email." From frogeye at porterscustom.com Thu May 27 08:47:12 2010 From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 08:47:12 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey - Jaguar XK 150 Brakes In-Reply-To: <4BFE8522.2060706@chello.nl> References: <7ACEC69FABF54883B0610B6D06755C12@user8634b3d69b> <4BFE8522.2060706@chello.nl> Message-ID: <9069C332892C40BF8BDCB6E70009CB03@oscar> There MUST be free play (slack) at the foot pedal else the return hole is blocked and the brakes will never release....... 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 Oudesluys Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 8:44 AM To: Jonas Payne Cc: MG List; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey - Jaguar XK 150 Brakes This could well be caused by improper adjustment of the pushrod. This will probably be discussed in the WSM. I had the same problem years ago with another car. I just adjusted the rod according spec and all was fine. Another cause can be the valve in the MBC being at fault or a non fitting MBC. In that case contact the supplier. Kees Oudesluijs NL Jonas Payne wrote: > Not sure what the etiquette is for asking non Healey Questions........ > > Have recently replaced the entire hydraulic system on my Jag xk 150, The car > has a servo, which I have plumbed in, but did not attach the vaccum line to. > > Also replaced the master cyl with an "equivalent" unit that showed up with a > pushrod that was way too short, so I reused the old rod and attempted to set > up at the same length. > > Brakes will not release and remain firmly clamped on discs after bleeding. > The car won't even move. Is the problem not having the servo hooked up or > related to the adjustment of the master cylinder rod? > > Jonas Payne _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/frogeye at porterscustom.com From richard.ewald at gmail.com Thu May 27 08:58:39 2010 From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 07:58:39 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey - Jaguar XK 150 Brakes In-Reply-To: References: <7ACEC69FABF54883B0610B6D06755C12@user8634b3d69b> Message-ID: The master cylinder rod is too long, not allowing the brakes to release. Unbolt the master and the brakes should release. If they do, this confirms the diagnosis. Rick On Thu, May 27, 2010 at 7:20 AM, Jonas Payne wrote: > Not sure what the etiquette is for asking non Healey Questions........ > > Have recently replaced the entire hydraulic system on my Jag xk 150, The > car > has a servo, which I have plumbed in, but did not attach the vaccum line > to. > > Also replaced the master cyl with an "equivalent" unit that showed up with > a > pushrod that was way too short, so I reused the old rod and attempted to > set > up at the same length. > > Brakes will not release and remain firmly clamped on discs after bleeding. > The car won't even move. Is the problem not having the servo hooked up or > related to the adjustment of the master cylinder rod? > > Jonas Payne > Director of Preconstruction > Thor Construction > PH: (702) 269-2007 > Fax: (702) 269-7095 > Cell: (702) 358-5084 > > > > "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for > the > use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have > received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 > and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender > to > solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this > email > are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of > Thor > Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email > and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no > liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this > email." > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richard.ewald at gmail.com From coudesluijs at chello.nl Thu May 27 09:05:25 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 17:05:25 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey - Jaguar XK 150 Brakes In-Reply-To: References: <7ACEC69FABF54883B0610B6D06755C12@user8634b3d69b> <4BFE8522.2060706@chello.nl> Message-ID: <4BFE8A35.8040004@chello.nl> Jonas, MBC=Master Brake Cilinder WSM=WorkShop Manual Cheers, Kees Oudesluijs Jonas Payne wrote: > Kees, > > Thank you for your response, > > What is a "non fitting" MBC? > > What is the "WSM"? > > Jonas Payne > Director of Preconstruction > Thor Construction > PH: (702) 269-2007 > Fax: (702) 269-7095 > Cell: (702) 358-5084 > > > > > "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender to solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Thor Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this email." > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2899 - datum van uitgifte: 05/27/10 08:25:00 From healey.nut at gmail.com Thu May 27 09:09:26 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 23:09:26 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey - Jaguar XK 150 Brakes In-Reply-To: References: <7ACEC69FABF54883B0610B6D06755C12@user8634b3d69b> Message-ID: Jonas - The servo is plumbed, so it is possibly the problem. It is basically almost the same type servo as used on BJ8s. Although the vacuum piston may not have vacuum on it, it still may have partially activated. If you are using the old style vacuum piston servo, likely the rubber seal put under the piston's leather seal is too big (very common problem) and is forcing the piston in the on position. Try tapping the servo with a rubber mallot, carefully on the flat face of the vacuum chamber. If that releases the brakes, then the fat seal is your problem. Cut the seal in half and reinstall. Alan On 5/27/10, Jonas Payne wrote: > Not sure what the etiquette is for asking non Healey Questions........ > > Have recently replaced the entire hydraulic system on my Jag xk 150, The car > has a servo, which I have plumbed in, but did not attach the vaccum line to. > > Also replaced the master cyl with an "equivalent" unit that showed up with a > pushrod that was way too short, so I reused the old rod and attempted to set > up at the same length. > > Brakes will not release and remain firmly clamped on discs after bleeding. > The car won't even move. Is the problem not having the servo hooked up or > related to the adjustment of the master cylinder rod? > > Jonas Payne > Director of Preconstruction > Thor Construction > PH: (702) 269-2007 > Fax: (702) 269-7095 > Cell: (702) 358-5084 > > > > "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the > use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have > received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 > and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender > to > solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email > are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of > Thor > Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email > and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no > liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this > email." > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From geatros at shaw.ca Thu May 27 09:30:23 2010 From: geatros at shaw.ca (Geatros) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 08:30:23 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey / Looking For Gibson Les Paul Guitar Message-ID: <7864C060-D61A-4D3D-A791-5F7031884FDF@shaw.ca> Hello , Sorry to drop this on the List ... I'm Looking fo a Gibson Les Paul Guitar .... Anyone have a Les Paul they would like to sell? I'm in Vancouver BC Canada. Thanks Kenny From jobu53 at hotmail.com Thu May 27 09:41:34 2010 From: jobu53 at hotmail.com (Dan S) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 08:41:34 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey / Looking For Gibson Les Paul Guitar In-Reply-To: <7864C060-D61A-4D3D-A791-5F7031884FDF@shaw.ca> References: <7864C060-D61A-4D3D-A791-5F7031884FDF@shaw.ca> Message-ID: No Les Paul but I have a Bart Simpson. Sorry I couldn't resist! 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 > To: Healeys at autox.team.net > From: geatros at shaw.ca > Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 08:30:23 -0700 > Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey / Looking For Gibson Les Paul Guitar > > Hello , > Sorry to drop this on the List ... I'm Looking fo a Gibson Les Paul > Guitar .... Anyone have a Les Paul they would like to sell? > I'm in Vancouver BC Canada. > Thanks > Kenny > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jobu53 at hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar&ocid=PID283 26::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5 From Editorgary at aol.com Thu May 27 10:23:42 2010 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 12:23:42 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Tire ITyre) life Message-ID: <8867d.79dd6674.392ff68e@aol.com> As noted earlier, the life of your tires starts when they're manufactured, not when they were sold to you, or when they were installed on your car, since their life has more to do with the aging of the compounds in the tires than with the actual use of them. On the sidewall of new tires, you'll find a four-digit code molded into a rectangle. The first two digits are the last two digits of the year in the 21st century in which it was manufactured, and the last two will be the week of manufacture. e.g. 0449 was manufactured in the 49th week of 2004. If the code you find has only three digits, it works the same way, except that it will be the year of the decade and the week of manufacture in the last century. e.g. 429 would have been manufactured in the 29th week of 1994, or maybe the 29th week of 1984! (When this system was put into place they assumed no one would ever use a tire for more than ten years, not counting on concours packrats who somehow could manage to produce a set of unused Roadspeeds manufactured when their Healey was new). So, if it doesn't have four digits, it doesn't belong on a car outside a museum, and if the code indicates anything from 00 to 05, it's time to check it carefully and consider changing it. Best Gary From coudesluijs at chello.nl Thu May 27 10:39:08 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 18:39:08 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Tire ITyre) life In-Reply-To: <8867d.79dd6674.392ff68e@aol.com> References: <8867d.79dd6674.392ff68e@aol.com> Message-ID: <4BFEA02C.1070700@chello.nl> Gary, I am afraid it is the other way around, first the week than the year of manufacture, see: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=11 Cheers, Kees Oudesluijs NL Editorgary at aol.com wrote: > As noted earlier, the life of your tires starts when they're manufactured, > not when they were sold to you, or when they were installed on your car, > since their life has more to do with the aging of the compounds in the tires > than with the actual use of them. > > On the sidewall of new tires, you'll find a four-digit code molded into a > rectangle. The first two digits are the last two digits of the year in the > 21st century in which it was manufactured, and the last two will be the week > of manufacture. e.g. 0449 was manufactured in the 49th week of 2004. > > If the code you find has only three digits, it works the same way, except > that it will be the year of the decade and the week of manufacture in the > last century. e.g. 429 would have been manufactured in the 29th week of 1994, > or maybe the 29th week of 1984! (When this system was put into place they > assumed no one would ever use a tire for more than ten years, not counting on > concours packrats who somehow could manage to produce a set of unused > Roadspeeds manufactured when their Healey was new). > > So, if it doesn't have four digits, it doesn't belong on a car outside a > museum, and if the code indicates anything from 00 to 05, it's time to check > it carefully and consider changing it. > > Best > Gary > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2899 - datum van uitgifte: 05/27/10 08:25:00 From jpayne at ThorCon.net Thu May 27 10:55:37 2010 From: jpayne at ThorCon.net (Jonas Payne) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 09:55:37 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Tire ITyre) life In-Reply-To: References: <8867d.79dd6674.392ff68e@aol.com> Message-ID: In Southern NV or places with other "extreme" temperature differentials, you should error on the conservative side. On my daily driver here, about 3 years is typical and 4 years is the absolute max. I recently had to replace a set of 4 year old 60k mile rated tires on my truck recently at 30k miles, not because they were worn out, but because they got hard and started spalling rubber. Between low humidity, high UV radiation and summer road pavement temperatures of up to 175 degrees F, tires don't last long in the desert. Tires don't really appreciate extreme cold either. Jonas Payne Director of Preconstruction Thor Construction PH: (702) 269-2007 Fax: (702) 269-7095 Cell: (702) 358-5084 "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender to solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Thor Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this email." From davzu29 at cox.net Thu May 27 15:58:59 2010 From: davzu29 at cox.net (David Z) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 17:58:59 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] rocker shaft assembly Message-ID: I purcased a replacement rocker shaft assembly for my BJ8 due a bit lower than normal oil pressure, oil in the rear air cleaner and squirting up from a couple of the rocker arms. What is the suggested torque for the rocker arm nuts? I know to be careful about applying too much torque to the oil supply line. Can I re-use the copper washers on either side of the banjo fitting, or do I need to get new ones? Thanks! David Z. From thehartnetts at earthlink.net Thu May 27 16:44:06 2010 From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 15:44:06 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Japanese Car Website In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <0C0AEAE698684460B9B2EA8536C096C5@LeonardPCPC> Alan: I am using Internet Explorer 8 and the Google Tool Bar. The Google Tool Bar has a translation function that translated the lower portion of the web page where all the individual vehicle illustrations are. For some reason, it did not translate the top part. (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Healey" Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 12:20 AM Subject: [Healeys] Japanese Car Website > ".....if you use Chrome to > browse this site, it will translate automatically for you!" > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/thehartnetts at earthlink.net From mrfinespanner at earthlink.net Thu May 27 20:07:16 2010 From: mrfinespanner at earthlink.net (Mr. Finespanner) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 19:07:16 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Timing Message-ID: Terry, Eleven clicks is one degree. regards, Doug Reid, 18G Motorworks Message: 2 Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 14:23:47 -0400 From: TERRY COLL Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Timing To: austin healey Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Gents, Is there any rule of thumb regards the number of turns equalling degrees of timing on the little advance/retard wheel on the BJ8 distribiter? I've found nothing in the manuals or the archives. Terry Coll '64 BJ8 From frogeye at porterscustom.com Thu May 27 17:22:45 2010 From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 17:22:45 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] rocker shaft assembly In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <3E587E6EEC9147D2941B762D64BB7829@oscar> Rocker shaft nuts are 25 ft lbs. heat the old copper washers to max butane torch heat, air cool, reinstall 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 Z Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 3:59 PM To: Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] rocker shaft assembly I purcased a replacement rocker shaft assembly for my BJ8 due a bit lower than normal oil pressure, oil in the rear air cleaner and squirting up from a couple of the rocker arms. What is the suggested torque for the rocker arm nuts? I know to be careful about applying too much torque to the oil supply line. Can I re-use the copper washers on either side of the banjo fitting, or do I need to get new ones? Thanks! David Z. _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/frogeye at porterscustom.com From jpowers316 at msn.com Thu May 27 17:50:19 2010 From: jpowers316 at msn.com (Joe Powers) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 18:50:19 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] timing thumb wheel Message-ID: In the Mar/Apr edition of the MGB Driver Jeff Schlemmer of Advanced Distributors explained it. "On the top end of the vacuum unit where it slides into the distributor body you'll find a series of five hash marks. Each one is roughly 4 degrees of timing adjustment..." Joe Powers From ah3000me at gmail.com Thu May 27 18:42:31 2010 From: ah3000me at gmail.com (Tom) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 20:42:31 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] radiator shroud Message-ID: My car is missing the red shroud on the radiator. How was the shroud attached? thanks, Tom From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Thu May 27 19:36:00 2010 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 21:36:00 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey / Looking For Gibson Les Paul Guitar References: <7864C060-D61A-4D3D-A791-5F7031884FDF@shaw.ca> Message-ID: <001201cafe06$2105fd60$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Gees Louise, who isn't looking for a Les Paul. There worth big bucks. How bout a Fender Strat signed by Eric Clapton? Or B B's Gibson 355. This is kinda like going on a guitar list and asking if anyone has an Austin Healey stuck away in a barn. Google or Ebay may help. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Geatros" To: Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 11:30 AM Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey / Looking For Gibson Les Paul Guitar > Hello , > Sorry to drop this on the List ... I'm Looking fo a Gibson Les Paul > Guitar .... Anyone have a Les Paul they would like to sell? > I'm in Vancouver BC Canada. > Thanks > Kenny _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/lapierrem at sbcglobal.net From healey.nut at gmail.com Thu May 27 19:40:12 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 09:40:12 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] radiator shroud In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: The shroud is brassed on. Your local radiator shop can do this... On 5/28/10, Tom wrote: > My car is missing the red shroud on the radiator. How was the shroud > attached? > > thanks, > > Tom > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From helyjohn at cablespeed.com Thu May 27 20:01:25 2010 From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 19:01:25 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] rocker shaft assembly References: Message-ID: <37BE97F48BF44CE084565CFFC30DC8CF@FRED> You should contact "Rocker Arm Specialist" email = rocker at c-zone.net. He is in Anderson, CA. He has done at least 4 for me, and they are very good quality. ph = 1-530-378-1075. John Snyder ----- Original Message ----- >I purcased a replacement rocker shaft assembly for my BJ8 due a bit lower >than > normal oil pressure, oil in the rear air cleaner and squirting up from a > couple of the rocker arms. What is the suggested torque for the rocker arm > nuts? I know to be careful about applying too much torque to the oil > supply > line. Can I re-use the copper washers on either side of the banjo fitting, > or > do I need to get new ones? > > Thanks! > David Z. From mayorrichard at hotmail.com Thu May 27 20:35:46 2010 From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor) Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 02:35:46 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Electroless plating Message-ID: I have been thinking about plating some bits. Chrome is too gaudy and zinc is eeeehhh - OK I guess. I don't care about concours. Has anyone tried those electroless plating kits that I see on the internet? Richard Mayor BN7L-466 Vintage Racer Portland, Oregon _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccount&ocid=PID2832 6::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_4 From vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com Thu May 27 20:58:20 2010 From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com (Jean Caron) Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 02:58:20 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] radiator shroud In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Tom: The shroud is attached by brass at the back where it is folded. Do you have a shroud, if not I have a couple of spares if you need, contact me off list. Jean Caron > Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 20:42:31 -0400 > From: ah3000me at gmail.com > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] radiator shroud > > My car is missing the red shroud on the radiator. How was the shroud attached? > > thanks, > > Tom > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/vintage_roadster_restoration at ho tmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Win a $10,000 shopping spree from Hotmail! Enter now. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9729711 From mark at bradakis.com Thu May 27 21:20:44 2010 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 21:20:44 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Electroless plating In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BFF368C.1020800@bradakis.com> I've not attempted home plating, but a fellow I know has done some bits on his various racecars and such in what I think he called cold nickel plating. More of a smooth, satiny silver finish compared to chrome. As I recall though, the chrome plating process involves a layer of copper as body putty, so to speak, a layer of nickel as primer, then the chrome. That's the simple version, I may be wrong. mjb. Annoy your friends - spell racecar backwards. From bruce_griffin at earthlink.net Thu May 27 21:17:02 2010 From: bruce_griffin at earthlink.net (Bruce Griffin) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 23:17:02 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Incorrect Speedo Reading Message-ID: Gentlemen, This a very basic question, but I am hoping for some insight to see if there is a common Healey reason for this. I know my speedo has been bouncing, so I want to replace the cable to see if that helps. My main question is how to estimate my speed based on my obviously incorrect speedo reading. I checked my speed with another car and knew it was off. Today, I passed a PD temp. speed camera that displays your speed. It indicated I was going 40mph, while my speedo showed my speed at 55mph. If I remember my engineering training from college, this is related to the gear in the transmission and I should be able to adjust my speed by using the fraction 40/55. This assumes a portion for correction as opposed to a simple add 15mph because the gearing of the speedo drive gear is adjusted by a percentage, not a fixed number. Any advice appreciated. This is also a good math problem for my 11yo son. Regards, Bruce D. Griffin From bspidell at comcast.net Thu May 27 21:52:42 2010 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 20:52:42 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Incorrect Speedo Reading In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BFF3E0A.4090109@comcast.net> Bruce, You can get a pretty good approximation from a gearing calculator. Here's one: http://www.angelfire.com/fl/procrastination/rear.html Here's info on the speedo's innards: http://home.comcast.net/~rhodes/speedo.html You can 'calibrate' the speedo by repositioning the needle. It'll be accurate only within a fairly narrow range; I usually shoot for accuracy around 60mph. I got a new cable from Moss a while ago that helped the bouncing needle problem. Bob Bruce Griffin wrote: > Gentlemen, > > This a very basic question, but I am hoping for some insight to see if there > is a common Healey reason for this. > > I know my speedo has been bouncing, so I want to replace the cable to see if > that helps. My main question is how to estimate my speed based on my > obviously incorrect speedo reading. I checked my speed with another car and > knew it was off. Today, I passed a PD temp. speed camera that displays your > speed. It indicated I was going 40mph, while my speedo showed my speed at > 55mph. If I remember my engineering training from college, this is related to > the gear in the transmission and I should be able to adjust my speed by using > the fraction 40/55. This assumes a portion for correction as opposed to a > simple add 15mph because the gearing of the speedo drive gear is adjusted by a > percentage, not a fixed number. Any advice appreciated. > > This is also a good math problem for my 11yo son. > > Regards, > Bruce D. Griffin > > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From amalin at mac.com Thu May 27 23:06:46 2010 From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin) Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 01:06:46 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Incorrect Speedo Reading In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: A GPS (Garmin, Tom Tom, etc) will tell you what you want to know. Al Malin Tricarb On May 27, 2010, at 11:17 PM, Bruce Griffin wrote: > Gentlemen, > > This a very basic question, but I am hoping for some insight to see if there > is a common Healey reason for this. > > I know my speedo has been bouncing, so I want to replace the cable to see if > that helps. My main question is how to estimate my speed based on my > obviously incorrect speedo reading. I checked my speed with another car and > knew it was off. Today, I passed a PD temp. speed camera that displays your > speed. It indicated I was going 40mph, while my speedo showed my speed at > 55mph. If I remember my engineering training from college, this is related to > the gear in the transmission and I should be able to adjust my speed by using > the fraction 40/55. This assumes a portion for correction as opposed to a > simple add 15mph because the gearing of the speedo drive gear is adjusted by a > percentage, not a fixed number. Any advice appreciated. > > This is also a good math problem for my 11yo son. > > Regards, > Bruce D. Griffin > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/amalin at mac.com From coudesluijs at chello.nl Thu May 27 23:29:40 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 07:29:40 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Incorrect Speedo Reading In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BFF54C4.4050000@chello.nl> Speed checks with a display along the side of the road are notoriously inaccurate. Use a navigation system like TomTom or Garmin. On the display you can read the exact speed you are travelling, they are very accurate as long as you drive a constant speed. You can have the speedo recalibrated using these readings or calculate the gear you need in the transmission. Kees Oudesluijs NL Bruce Griffin wrote: > Gentlemen, > > This a very basic question, but I am hoping for some insight to see if there > is a common Healey reason for this. > > I know my speedo has been bouncing, so I want to replace the cable to see if > that helps. My main question is how to estimate my speed based on my > obviously incorrect speedo reading. I checked my speed with another car and > knew it was off. Today, I passed a PD temp. speed camera that displays your > speed. It indicated I was going 40mph, while my speedo showed my speed at > 55mph. If I remember my engineering training from college, this is related to > the gear in the transmission and I should be able to adjust my speed by using > the fraction 40/55. This assumes a portion for correction as opposed to a > simple add 15mph because the gearing of the speedo drive gear is adjusted by a > percentage, not a fixed number. Any advice appreciated. > > This is also a good math problem for my 11yo son. > > Regards, > Bruce D. Griffin > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2899 - datum van uitgifte: 05/27/10 08:25:00 From e-wilkins at cox.net Thu May 27 23:35:28 2010 From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins) Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 22:35:28 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Incorrect Speedo Reading In-Reply-To: <4BFF54C4.4050000@chello.nl> References: <4BFF54C4.4050000@chello.nl> Message-ID: I don't have your math answer, but I can tell you that almost all modern tires have a smaller rolling diameter than factory tires. That will cause a speedo to read higher than actual speed. A bouncing speedo can be fixed by cleaning and lubricating your existing cable and cable angle drive. Wilko San Diego > > > Bruce Griffin wrote: >> Gentlemen, >> >> This a very basic question, but I am hoping for some insight to see >> if there >> is a common Healey reason for this. >> >> I know my speedo has been bouncing, so I want to replace the cable >> to see if >> that helps. My main question is how to estimate my speed based on my >> obviously incorrect speedo reading. I checked my speed with another >> car and >> knew it was off. Today, I passed a PD temp. speed camera that >> displays your >> speed. It indicated I was going 40mph, while my speedo showed my >> speed at >> 55mph. If I remember my engineering training from college, this is >> related to >> the gear in the transmission and I should be able to adjust my >> speed by using >> the fraction 40/55. This assumes a portion for correction as >> opposed to a >> simple add 15mph because the gearing of the speedo drive gear is >> adjusted by a >> percentage, not a fixed number. Any advice appreciated. From healeyron at yahoo.com Fri May 28 03:43:41 2010 From: healeyron at yahoo.com (Ron Mitchell) Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 02:43:41 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Incorrect Speedo Reading In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <821695.26109.qm@web32904.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I let my GPS do the calculating for me. Takes less brain cells to know how fast I am going. Ron Mitchell ________________________________ From: Bruce Griffin To: "Healeys at autox.team.net" Sent: Thu, May 27, 2010 11:17:02 PM Subject: [Healeys] Incorrect Speedo Reading Gentlemen, This a very basic question, but I am hoping for some insight to see if there is a common Healey reason for this. I know my speedo has been bouncing, so I want to replace the cable to see if that helps. My main question is how to estimate my speed based on my obviously incorrect speedo reading. I checked my speed with another car and knew it was off. Today, I passed a PD temp. speed camera that displays your speed. It indicated I was going 40mph, while my speedo showed my speed at 55mph. If I remember my engineering training from college, this is related to the gear in the transmission and I should be able to adjust my speed by using the fraction 40/55. This assumes a portion for correction as opposed to a simple add 15mph because the gearing of the speedo drive gear is adjusted by a percentage, not a fixed number. Any advice appreciated. This is also a good math problem for my 11yo son. Regards, Bruce D. Griffin _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeyron at yahoo.com From acmiller at mhcable.com Fri May 28 04:55:36 2010 From: acmiller at mhcable.com (allen c miller jr) Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 06:55:36 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] speedo change Message-ID: <6B94C00BEE434899AD0E4797CA4B8D2D@ACM030> Can anyone advise whether it is possible to have a 100-4 speedo face fitted to a later model magnolia speedo that drives off the BN4. I have change my gearbox and rear axle to a non-overdrive BN4 tranny and differential, and it would seem easiest to simply have a 100-4 black dial speedo face fitted to a BN4 - BN7 speedometer case. I have a good magnolia sppedo body that is partially seized up, but I think might be restorable. Any thoughts appreciated. Allen Miller BN2/M From coudesluijs at chello.nl Fri May 28 05:16:02 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 13:16:02 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] speedo change In-Reply-To: <6B94C00BEE434899AD0E4797CA4B8D2D@ACM030> References: <6B94C00BEE434899AD0E4797CA4B8D2D@ACM030> Message-ID: <4BFFA5F2.6030903@chello.nl> Did you drive the car and checked that the speed indication was at fault? If not, first check if the rating (revs/mile) of the speedo is significantly different or not. It is indicated on the dial, usually near the lower edge. Kees Oudesluijs NL allen c miller jr wrote: > Can anyone advise whether it is possible to have a 100-4 speedo face fitted to > a later model magnolia speedo that drives off the BN4. I have change my > gearbox and rear axle to a non-overdrive BN4 tranny and differential, and it > would seem easiest to simply have a 100-4 black dial speedo face fitted to a > BN4 - BN7 speedometer case. > I have a good magnolia sppedo body that is partially seized up, but I think > might be restorable. Any thoughts appreciated. > > Allen Miller > BN2/M From mgcharlie at comcast.net Fri May 28 06:19:53 2010 From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin) Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 08:19:53 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Incorrect Speedo Reading In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BFFB4E9.7040100@comcast.net> Bruce, Your question is an interesting one, but I'm afraid there isn't an easy answer. In comparing the reading on my BT7's speedometer to the GPS readout, I have found that around 50mph the two instruments are in agreement. As the speed gets below that, the speedo reads fast meaning that I'm actually going slower than indicated. At speeds above 50 the car's speedo starts to fall behind so that my actual speed is greater than the speedometer says it is. This all makes sense to me since there isn't a mechanical coupling of the speedo cable and the indicator needle on the Smiths speedometer. The coupling is by a magnet which could explain the phenomenon that I have observed. Also, after all of the time since the cars were manufactured, they could vary greatly from one speedo to another, depending on how much magnetism they have retained. And BTW, I am running a Toyota transmission, which probably has a speedometer drive gear different than stock. I didn't have a GPS when the stock transmission was in the car, so I can't speak to that. I also have a stock BT7, but have not checked that against a GPS. That car has only 14,000 miles on it, so there would be little wear in the system, but time could have degraded the magnet. Of course your car could be totally different. Charlie Bruce Griffin wrote: > Gentlemen, > > This a very basic question, but I am hoping for some insight to see if there > is a common Healey reason for this. > > I know my speedo has been bouncing, so I want to replace the cable to see if > that helps. My main question is how to estimate my speed based on my > obviously incorrect speedo reading. I checked my speed with another car and > knew it was off. Today, I passed a PD temp. speed camera that displays your > speed. It indicated I was going 40mph, while my speedo showed my speed at > 55mph. If I remember my engineering training from college, this is related to > the gear in the transmission and I should be able to adjust my speed by using > the fraction 40/55. This assumes a portion for correction as opposed to a > simple add 15mph because the gearing of the speedo drive gear is adjusted by a > percentage, not a fixed number. Any advice appreciated. > > This is also a good math problem for my 11yo son. > > Regards, > Bruce D. Griffin > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/mgcharlie at comcast.net [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Fri May 28 06:23:02 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 12:23:02 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey / Looking For Gibson Les Paul Guitar In-Reply-To: <7864C060-D61A-4D3D-A791-5F7031884FDF@shaw.ca> References: <7864C060-D61A-4D3D-A791-5F7031884FDF@shaw.ca> Message-ID: I know nothing of this other than that I just bumped into it online.http://www.usedottawa.com/classified-ad/12068015 It's a bit far from you ( and I have absolutely no knowledge of guitars ). Robert Duquette Ottawa ON Canada > To: Healeys at autox.team.net > > Hello , > Sorry to drop this on the List ... I'm Looking fo a Gibson Les Paul > Guitar .... Anyone have a Les Paul they would like to sell? > I'm in Vancouver BC Canada. > Thanks > Kenny > _______________________________________________ From greylinn at ozemail.com.au Fri May 28 06:22:54 2010 From: greylinn at ozemail.com.au (Peter Linn) Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 22:22:54 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] speedo change In-Reply-To: <6B94C00BEE434899AD0E4797CA4B8D2D@ACM030> References: <6B94C00BEE434899AD0E4797CA4B8D2D@ACM030> Message-ID: Dead easy Allen - I've got just that in my V6 BN1 - cost me A$35.00 from Lionel Otto Instruments here in Brizzy. Got it marked to 140mph too (but you'll need to get the speedo recalibrated) Cheers Peter Linn Brisbane Oz BN1 Ward Spl coupe BN1 GM V6 ----- Original Message ----- From: "allen c miller jr" To: "Healey List" Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 8:55 PM Subject: [Healeys] speedo change > Can anyone advise whether it is possible to have a 100-4 speedo face > fitted to > a later model magnolia speedo that drives off the BN4. I have change my > gearbox and rear axle to a non-overdrive BN4 tranny and differential, and > it > would seem easiest to simply have a 100-4 black dial speedo face fitted to > a > BN4 - BN7 speedometer case. > I have a good magnolia sppedo body that is partially seized up, but I > think > might be restorable. Any thoughts appreciated. > > Allen Miller > BN2/M From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk Fri May 28 07:15:38 2010 From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper) Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 14:15:38 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] speedo change In-Reply-To: <6B94C00BEE434899AD0E4797CA4B8D2D@ACM030> References: <6B94C00BEE434899AD0E4797CA4B8D2D@ACM030> Message-ID: Allen I have done something similar because I have a 3.454:1 diff in my BN2. If you are using a Speedo from a BN4 that also had this rear axle ratio then you should be OK. I cannot remember where my mechanism came from but it had the correct flex revs per mile. The other thing to check is that the donor Speedo had the same needle degrees per mph. If say 80 mph is the same number of degrees around the dial then this is fine. On a BN2 dial, 80 mph is 180 degrees from 0 mph. Obviously the speed and distance will still read a little high if you use modern tyres with a smaller rolling radius Regards >Can anyone advise whether it is possible to have a 100-4 speedo face fitted to >a later model magnolia speedo that drives off the BN4. I have change my >gearbox and rear axle to a non-overdrive BN4 tranny and differential, and it >would seem easiest to simply have a 100-4 black dial speedo face fitted to a >BN4 - BN7 speedometer case. >I have a good magnolia sppedo body that is partially seized up, but I think >might be restorable. Any thoughts appreciated. > >Allen Miller >BN2/M -- John Harper From jpayne at ThorCon.net Fri May 28 08:08:19 2010 From: jpayne at ThorCon.net (Jonas Payne) Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 07:08:19 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey XK 150 Brake Update - now fuel delivery - electric fuel pump test. In-Reply-To: References: <6B94C00BEE434899AD0E4797CA4B8D2D@ACM030> Message-ID: It was the M. Cyl Rod. I shortened the rod and everything worked great, for about 15 minutes of the cars inaugural ride. Then it began suffering from what appeared to be fuel starvation (but could just as easily be a bad coil or condenser) Car would not rev over 3k and sputtered and backfired and lurched and stalled (repeatedy). Then I would hit the ignition but not the starter, allow the fuel pump to click a few times, and it would run fine for about 500 feet and start the process over again. The fuel pump sounded much weaker than it had previously by the time I got it home. Pulled the front fuel filter, full if "red clay" rust particles. I haven't gotten to the one in the tank, but expect the worst. Oddly enough there was plenty of fuel in the carb float bowls, so I'm a bit puzzled. Thus it is on to the usual suspects here. 1. Drain and flush tank, replace filters 2. Test Coil possibly replace 3. Put in a spare condenser However, how do I test the electric fuel pumps (there are 2) in situ or on a bench? They are new SU's just like the one I just installed in my healey. Jonas Payne Director of Preconstruction Thor Construction PH: (702) 269-2007 Fax: (702) 269-7095 Cell: (702) 358-5084 "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender to solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Thor Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this email." From coudesluijs at chello.nl Fri May 28 08:35:27 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 16:35:27 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey XK 150 Brake Update - now fuel delivery - electric fuel pump test. In-Reply-To: References: <6B94C00BEE434899AD0E4797CA4B8D2D@ACM030> Message-ID: <4BFFD4AF.2030008@chello.nl> Drain, clean, seal petrol tank, replace all rubber petrol hoses, replace/clean filter first. Then test drive and go to the next checkpoint if required. Checking all three at the same time is useles. Probably nothing wrong with the coil. Kees Oudesluijs NL Jonas Payne wrote: > It was the M. Cyl Rod. I shortened the rod and everything worked great, for > about 15 minutes of the cars inaugural ride. Then it began suffering from > what appeared to be fuel starvation (but could just as easily be a bad coil or > condenser) > > Car would not rev over 3k and sputtered and backfired and lurched and stalled > (repeatedy). Then I would hit the ignition but not the starter, allow the > fuel pump to click a few times, and it would run fine for about 500 feet and > start the process over again. The fuel pump sounded much weaker than it had > previously by the time I got it home. > > Pulled the front fuel filter, full if "red clay" rust particles. I haven't > gotten to the one in the tank, but expect the worst. Oddly enough there was > plenty of fuel in the carb float bowls, so I'm a bit puzzled. > > Thus it is on to the usual suspects here. > > 1. Drain and flush tank, replace filters > 2. Test Coil possibly replace > 3. Put in a spare condenser > > However, how do I test the electric fuel pumps (there are 2) in situ or on a > bench? They are new SU's just like the one I just installed in my healey. > > Jonas Payne From healey.nut at gmail.com Fri May 28 09:19:40 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 23:19:40 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey XK 150 Brake Update - now fuel delivery - electric fuel pump test. In-Reply-To: References: <6B94C00BEE434899AD0E4797CA4B8D2D@ACM030> Message-ID: Jonas - Jaguar tanks have rust/crud screens on them which can delay the clogging of your fuel system until it gets really bad. When you pull the screens, you'll probably have a ton of sludge come out. time to clean the fuel system head to toe. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Fri, May 28, 2010 at 10:08 PM, Jonas Payne wrote: > It was the M. Cyl Rod. I shortened the rod and everything worked great, > for > about 15 minutes of the cars inaugural ride. Then it began suffering from > what appeared to be fuel starvation (but could just as easily be a bad coil > or > condenser) > > Car would not rev over 3k and sputtered and backfired and lurched and > stalled > (repeatedy). Then I would hit the ignition but not the starter, allow the > fuel pump to click a few times, and it would run fine for about 500 feet > and > start the process over again. The fuel pump sounded much weaker than it > had > previously by the time I got it home. > > Pulled the front fuel filter, full if "red clay" rust particles. I haven't > gotten to the one in the tank, but expect the worst. Oddly enough there > was > plenty of fuel in the carb float bowls, so I'm a bit puzzled. > > Thus it is on to the usual suspects here. > > 1. Drain and flush tank, replace filters > 2. Test Coil possibly replace > 3. Put in a spare condenser > > However, how do I test the electric fuel pumps (there are 2) in situ or on > a > bench? They are new SU's just like the one I just installed in my healey. > > Jonas Payne > Director of Preconstruction > Thor Construction > PH: (702) 269-2007 > Fax: (702) 269-7095 > Cell: (702) 358-5084 > > > > "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for > the > use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have > received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 > and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender > to > solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this > email > are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of > Thor > Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email > and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no > liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this > email." > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com From mslechta at chartermi.net Fri May 28 10:27:23 2010 From: mslechta at chartermi.net (Mike Slechta) Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 11:27:23 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey XK 150 Brake Update - now fuel delivery - electric fuel pump test. Message-ID: <7A12495F4D9245539BC2A85EA6DDC02B@MikesLaptop> ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Slechta To: Jonas Payne ; healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 11:24 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey XK 150 Brake Update - now fuel delivery - electric fuel pump test. Having read & agree with all the responses so far, I have 1 thing I would like to add. I experienced the same symptoms/problems with a vintage American car ('36 Buick, straight 8 w/mechanical & electric fuel pumps). The "red clay" in the fuel filter you referred to I called rust colored "Elmer's Glue". I must have gotten some "ethanol enhanced" fuel sometime. The alcohol (ethanol) frees up any rust that may have been in the fuel tank, thereby clogging fuel filters. That's not the only problem with ethanol laced fuel tho - it eats any rubber that is not made to withstand alcohol: ie. rubber fuel lines and any rubber in carbs or fuel pumps. Thankfully, I have not gotten ethanol fuel in any of my LBCs, but it's getting more difficult to find non-ethanol fuel. Cheers?? Mad Mike From billunc at gmail.com Fri May 28 12:01:29 2010 From: billunc at gmail.com (Bill B) Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 14:01:29 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] still looking for bj8 project car east of mississippi Message-ID: hello fellow Healey fans: still looking for a bj8 Austin Healey 3000 project car, prefer east of mississippi many thanks Bill Browning Charlotte cell: 704-408-2711 From dan at warner-associates.com Fri May 28 14:21:19 2010 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 15:21:19 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] rocker shaft assembly Message-ID: David: The torque is 27 lbs. Check your repair manual (might have to divide by 12). Here is how I did the job. Snug fit that banjo fitting before putting the assembly on and before fitting the other end of the fitting to the engine. Many times the rebuilt assembly will come with a new banjo fitting in place. Be careful if you remove it because it lines up with a hole in the rocker shaft and if it gets off line it is a bitch to relocate and get lined up correctly. That is how that banjo bolt gets stripped. Those copper washers may be to thin and you might need to reuse what is in place and the copper washers both. After you have set your rockers to .012 (rule of 13s) then is the time to start the engine to see if there is some oil leakage at the banjo. That is the time to do the final snugging up but do not crank it down to tight. That's is how I did the job and it came out great. Buy the way, I set my clearance on the valves to .013 on the advice of my buddy who said it would be best for my non hardened 1982 rebuild valves and that it would run a little cooler. He runs his competition Healey at .015. Dan -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Z Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 4:59 PM To: Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] rocker shaft assembly I purcased a replacement rocker shaft assembly for my BJ8 due a bit lower than normal oil pressure, oil in the rear air cleaner and squirting up from a couple of the rocker arms. What is the suggested torque for the rocker arm nuts? I know to be careful about applying too much torque to the oil supply line. Can I re-use the copper washers on either side of the banjo fitting, or do I need to get new ones? Thanks! David Z. _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/dan at warner-associates.com From jpayne at ThorCon.net Fri May 28 17:32:44 2010 From: jpayne at ThorCon.net (Jonas Payne) Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 16:32:44 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey XK 150 Fuel / Ignition problem update In-Reply-To: <979588.1085.qm@web53002.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <979588.1085.qm@web53002.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Drained the tank, Downright clean . A couple large chunks of rust, but not the sludge I expected. running a rod and rag through the bottom hole comes up pretty clean. Nothing like I expected at all. Disconnected line at carb and pumps, blew a couple shots of clean gas back through them - clean. Inlets to pumps/ pump filters - clean Line from pump back to tank - clean. Daignosis - unlikely that sludge or rust is causing the problem. Time to test the pumps and following that, look for an ignition problem. As a side note. The jets on the SU's are like a healey's - they have the rubber "diaphragm?" on the bottom. Could this be a possibility? Having had the front carb in my Morgan get clogged once, the drivability problem was similar, but it was also similar to a failing coil and bad condenser too. Unfortunately the hunt goes on and remains undiagnosed. Fortunately, it doesn't appear that I have do do a tank removal and remediation. Jonas Payne Director of Preconstruction Thor Construction PH: (702) 269-2007 Fax: (702) 269-7095 Cell: (702) 358-5084 ________________________________ "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender to solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Thor Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this email." From jagwarman at gmail.com Fri May 28 18:40:23 2010 From: jagwarman at gmail.com (Frederich Ficke) Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 20:40:23 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healey bj8 speedo reading not accurate Message-ID: Hello everyone, I was reading about all these speedo issues and have one of my own . I have a 65 BJ8 . My speedo is original never been messed with. I run 165 15 in tires . But my problem when the speedo is cold it register 10 mph fast but once it is used for about 10 miles it starts reading correctly for a little while then it starts to read 10 mph slower than it should . Anyon have any ideas on that one. cable and angle drive has been lubed but there has been no change in operation. Thanks for your thoughts From healey.nut at gmail.com Fri May 28 18:56:31 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 08:56:31 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey XK 150 Fuel / Ignition problem update In-Reply-To: References: <979588.1085.qm@web53002.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Jonas - Sorry, I should have suggested to check your float jets first. When you get fuel starvation, tap the floats and see if that fixes the problem. Also, a faulty condensor or coil may mimic fuel starvation - after it gets electricity and heats up it starts failing. Alan On 5/29/10, Jonas Payne wrote: > Drained the tank, > > > > Downright clean . A couple large chunks of rust, but not the sludge I > expected. running a rod and rag through the bottom hole comes up pretty > clean. Nothing like I expected at all. > > > > Disconnected line at carb and pumps, blew a couple shots of clean gas back > through them - clean. > > > > Inlets to pumps/ pump filters - clean > > > > Line from pump back to tank - clean. > > > > Daignosis - unlikely that sludge or rust is causing the problem. > > > > Time to test the pumps and following that, look for an ignition problem. > > > > As a side note. The jets on the SU's are like a healey's - they have the > rubber "diaphragm?" on the bottom. Could this be a possibility? > > > > > > > > Having had the front carb in my Morgan get clogged once, the drivability > problem was similar, but it was also similar to a failing coil and bad > condenser too. > > > > Unfortunately the hunt goes on and remains undiagnosed. Fortunately, it > doesn't appear that I have do do a tank removal and remediation. > > > > > Jonas Payne > Director of Preconstruction > Thor Construction > PH: (702) 269-2007 > Fax: (702) 269-7095 > Cell: (702) 358-5084 > > > ________________________________ > "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the > use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have > received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 > and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender > to > solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email > are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of > Thor > Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email > and > any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no > liability > for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this email." > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From acmiller at mhcable.com Fri May 28 19:20:44 2010 From: acmiller at mhcable.com (allen c miller jr) Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 21:20:44 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] handbrake parts needed Message-ID: <9655F02625004C4897797809832BF575@ACM030> I have unfortunately misplaced the non-chrome parts to a 100-4 handbrake (ratchet, pawl and mounting bracket) and wonder if anyone would like to offer a set for sale. thanks. allen miller bn2/m From jule_enterprisesah at yahoo.com Fri May 28 19:56:05 2010 From: jule_enterprisesah at yahoo.com (Martin Jansen) Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 18:56:05 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] radiator shroud In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <675098.26522.qm@web53004.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Tom,The front rad shroud is sauntered on not brazed on. Do not braze it , you will crack the upper tank. All structures attaching to the upper and lower tank are always sauntered, NEVER brazed. Take the rad to a good rad shop and have them install the shroud. Happy Healeying, Marty www.jule-enterprises.com --- On Thu, 5/27/10, Tom wrote: From: Tom Subject: [Healeys] radiator shroud To: "Healey Mail List" Received: Thursday, May 27, 2010, 8:42 PM My car is missing the red shroud on the radiator. How was the shroud attached? thanks, Tom _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jule_enterprisesah at yahoo.com From jule_enterprisesah at yahoo.com Fri May 28 20:09:50 2010 From: jule_enterprisesah at yahoo.com (Martin Jansen) Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 19:09:50 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] radiator shroud In-Reply-To: <675098.26522.qm@web53004.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <884427.34815.qm@web53008.mail.re2.yahoo.com> --- On Fri, 5/28/10, Martin Jansen wrote: From: Martin Jansen Subject: Re: [Healeys] radiator shroud To: "Healey Mail List" , "Tom" Received: Friday, May 28, 2010, 9:56 PM Tom,The front rad shroud is soldered on not brazed on. Do not braze it , you will crack the upper tank. All structures attaching to the upper and lower tank are always soldered, NEVER brazed. Take the rad to a good rad shop and have them install the shroud. Happy Healeying, Marty www.jule-enterprises.com --- On Thu, 5/27/10, Tom wrote: From: Tom Subject: [Healeys] radiator shroud To: "Healey Mail List" Received: Thursday, May 27, 2010, 8:42 PM My car is missing the red shroud on the radiator. How was the shroud attached? thanks, Tom _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jule_enterprisesah at yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jule_enterprisesah at yahoo.com From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Fri May 28 20:49:36 2010 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 22:49:36 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] radiator shroud In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Sauntered. To walk at a leisurely pace; stroll. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/sauntered... I don't think so. Perhaps soldered..http://www.aaroncake.net/electronics/solder.htm :-) On Thu, May 27, 2010 at 9:40 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > The shroud is brassed on. Your local radiator shop can do this... > > On 5/28/10, Tom wrote: > > My car is missing the red shroud on the radiator. How was the shroud > > attached? > > > > thanks, > > > > Tom From mayorrichard at hotmail.com Fri May 28 20:54:34 2010 From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor) Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 02:54:34 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] plating parts Message-ID: Has anyone tried the Caswell nickel plating kit and would like to share their opinion? Richard Mayor BN7L-466 Vintage Racer Portland, Oregon _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3 From MBran89793 at aol.com Fri May 28 21:04:40 2010 From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 23:04:40 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Real Late Friday Funnies Message-ID: <3f73b.273bf73a.3931de48@aol.com> "FISHING BUDDY" It was the perfect day for a little fishing, but after a while I ran out of bait. Then a few feet up the shore I saw a snake with a frog in his mouth, and frogs are good bass bait. Knowing the snake couldn't bite me with the frog in his mouth, I grabbed him right behind the head, took the frog and put it in my bait bucket. Now the dilemma was how to release the snake without getting bit. After thinking about it for awhile, I had an idea: I grabbed my bottle of whiskey (hey, don't laugh: it's the best part of fishing!) and poured a little whiskey in its mouth. Sure enough, his eyes rolled back, he went limp, and I released him without incident. I carried on my fishing with the frog. Caught a big bass, too! A couple hours later I felt something brush my leg. I looked down and there was that same snake looking up at me. He had two frogs in his mouth. From britishcars at shaw.ca Fri May 28 22:51:01 2010 From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG) Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 21:51:01 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny: Lucas Electric Message-ID: <004801cafeea$89918c20$9cb4a460$@ca> Have you inadvertently let the smoke out of the wires on your classic British car? This, then, is the solution to your problem! Here is presented for your perusal one Lucas Replacement Wiring Harness Smoke kit, P/N 530433, along with the very rare Churchill Tool 18G548BS adapter tube and metering valve. These kits were supplied surreptitiously to Lucas factory technicians as a trouble-shooting and repair aid for the rectification of chronic electrical problems on a plethora of British cars. The smoke is metered, through the fuse box, into the circuit which has released it's original smoke until the leak is located and repaired. The affected circuit is then rectified and the replacement smoke re-introduced. An advantage over the cheap repro smoke kits currently available is the exceptionally rare Churchill metering valve and fuse box adapter. It enables the intrepid and highly skilled British Car Technician to meter the precise amount of genuine Lucas smoke required by the circuit. Unlike the cheap, far-eastern replacement DIYsmoke offered by the "usual suppliers", this kit includes a filter to ensure that all the smoke is of consistent size, It has been our experience in our shop that the reproduction Tiawanese smoke is often "lumpy", which will cause excessive resistance in our finely-engineered British harnesses and components. This is often the cause of failure in the repro electrical parts currently available, causing much consternation and misplaced cursing of the big three suppliers. These kits have long been the secret weapon of the "Ultimate Authorities" in the trade, and this may be the last one available. Be forewarned, though, that it is not applicable to any British vehicle built after the discontinuing of bullet connectors, so you Range Rover types are still on your own... This Genuine Factory Authorised kit contains enough smoke to recharge the entire window circuit on a 420 Jaguar, and my dear friend and advisor George Wolf of British Auto Specialty assures me that he can replace ALL the smoke in a W&F Barrett All-Weather Invalid Car(147 CC) with enough left over to test a whole box of Wind-Tone horns for escaped smoke. How much more of an endorsement do you need? More, you say? Well, I once let the smoke out of the overdrive wiring on my friend Roger Hankey's TR3B, and was able to drive over 200 miles home from The Roadster Factory Summer Party by carefully introducing smoke into the failed circuit WITHOUT even properly repairing the leak. Another friend, Richard Stephenson, was able to repair the cooling fan circuit of his Series 1 E-type by merely replacing a fuse and injecting a small quantity of smoke back into the wires. So there! So, if you're troubled by lost smoke, bid early and bid often! Thanks for looking! [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of image.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of image.jpg] From healey.nut at gmail.com Sat May 29 02:36:49 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 16:36:49 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] handbrake parts needed In-Reply-To: <9655F02625004C4897797809832BF575@ACM030> References: <9655F02625004C4897797809832BF575@ACM030> Message-ID: If I'm not mistaken, this is the same for all healeys. On 5/29/10, allen c miller jr wrote: > I have unfortunately misplaced the non-chrome parts to a 100-4 handbrake > (ratchet, pawl and mounting bracket) and wonder if anyone would like to > offer > a set for sale. > > > thanks. > > > allen miller > > bn2/m > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From healey.nut at gmail.com Sat May 29 02:42:17 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 16:42:17 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Healey bj8 speedo reading not accurate In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Frederich - This seems to suggest the cup bearing in the instrument is starting to lose lubrication, causing the needle to read fast when cold then as it warms up, gets a little loosened lubrication then starts reading slow. I might suggest you have a run at the speedo with the speedo rebuild procedures which is on John Sim's healey website, the sheet tells you how to lubricate the bearing. If that doesn't help you may consider getting your speedo rebuilt. Alan On 5/29/10, Frederich Ficke wrote: > Hello everyone, I was reading about all these speedo issues and have one of > my own . I have a 65 BJ8 . My speedo is original never been messed with. I > run 165 15 in tires . But my problem when the speedo is cold it register 10 > mph fast but once it is used for about 10 miles it starts reading correctly > for a little while then it starts to read 10 mph slower than it should . > Anyon have any ideas on that one. cable and angle drive has been lubed but > there has been no change in operation. Thanks for your thoughts > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From hgmiller3 at qwest.net Sat May 29 05:02:59 2010 From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller) Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 06:02:59 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] plating parts In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <034a01caff1e$810ec110$832c4330$@net> Richard I have used the Caswell electroless nickel kit on many small parts in the restoration of two vintage Formula Ford racecars. Works as advertised. The process of calculating the amount of nickel used is cumbersome so I just add more solution when the quality declines. The appearance is affected by the surface finish. If you bead blast the part, you will get a satin finish. If the part is polished you will get a bright shine. Herb Miller -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of richard mayor Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 9:55 PM To: healeys Subject: [Healeys] plating parts Has anyone tried the Caswell nickel plating kit and would like to share their opinion? Richard Mayor BN7L-466 Vintage Racer Portland, Oregon _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:W L :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3 _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/hgmiller3 at qwest.net From ahbn6 at verizon.net Sat May 29 05:25:22 2010 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 07:25:22 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny: Lucas Electric In-Reply-To: <004801cafeea$89918c20$9cb4a460$@ca> References: <004801cafeea$89918c20$9cb4a460$@ca> Message-ID: <04a001caff21$a0de3040$e29a90c0$@net> If you want to see photos of this kit, go to the Humor page of my site near the bottom of the page. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of PG Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 12:51 AM To: Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny: Lucas Electric Have you inadvertently let the smoke out of the wires on your classic British car? This, then, is the solution to your problem! Here is presented for your perusal one Lucas Replacement Wiring Harness Smoke kit, P/N 530433, along with the very rare Churchill Tool 18G548BS From bighealey at charter.net Sat May 29 06:51:02 2010 From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond) Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 05:51:02 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] plating parts In-Reply-To: <034a01caff1e$810ec110$832c4330$@net> Message-ID: <0FC9DE7278894B24B8E6FADFB2917365@TRACY> I highly recommend putting a light coat of clear 3M rattle can clear on the fasteners to avoid flash rust. On larger parts polish them well and coat. I used this on a midget for all the fasteners and a year later the uncoated parts are showing rusty signs. Warm Regards, Tracy Drummond PMP | ITIL Service Manager | CISSP | bighealey at charter.net | 408-394-3444 cell | 408-776-0133 home | http://www.linkedin.com/in/tracydrummond -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Herbert Miller Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 4:03 AM To: 'richard mayor'; 'healeys' Subject: Re: [Healeys] plating parts Richard I have used the Caswell electroless nickel kit on many small parts in the restoration of two vintage Formula Ford racecars. Works as advertised. The process of calculating the amount of nickel used is cumbersome so I just add more solution when the quality declines. The appearance is affected by the surface finish. If you bead blast the part, you will get a satin finish. If the part is polished you will get a bright shine. Herb Miller -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of richard mayor Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 9:55 PM To: healeys Subject: [Healeys] plating parts Has anyone tried the Caswell nickel plating kit and would like to share their opinion? Richard Mayor BN7L-466 Vintage Racer Portland, Oregon _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:W L :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3 _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/hgmiller3 at qwest.net _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/bighealey at charter.net From bighealey at charter.net Sat May 29 07:01:37 2010 From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond) Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 06:01:37 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] plating parts In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <21253EE31E054AB48697B2229E105950@TRACY> Its fun but you have to sandblast well to remove all signs of rust. Use a big mouth plastic bottle to do "batch plating and blasting". Use a soldering iron to perforate the bottle's bottom and sides to 3/4 the way up. Fill about 1/3 full of nuts bolts etc and sandblast into the bottle inside your cabinet while shaking the parts in the plastic bottle. Next you plate using a similar bottle but with a bigger neck and fill it with (perfectly rust free) nuts bolts etc. Drop about 4 or five little stripped copper wires (steal from phone line cord) down into the fastener for your plating cathode. Other wise you will need to wire all the parts up individually for the cathode and plating. Otherwise follow the instructions but remember to coat with clear paint to reduce the time it takes for them to show rust again. Oh any little splashes of the electrolyte will pit holes in your tee-shirt. Warm Regards, Tracy Drummond Subject: [Healeys] plating parts From stmiller96 at hotmail.com Sat May 29 08:18:20 2010 From: stmiller96 at hotmail.com (S and T Miller) Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 10:18:20 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Handbrake parts needed Message-ID: Hi Allen, how soon do you need these parts? I found a "better then mine" e-brake handle at Carlisle this year. I would think that sometime this summer I will swap them and then would have the parts you need. 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." _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar&ocid=PID283 26::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5 From austin.healey at gmail.com Sat May 29 08:42:12 2010 From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 00:42:12 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] handbrake parts needed In-Reply-To: References: <9655F02625004C4897797809832BF575@ACM030> Message-ID: Yes. All healeys, including Sprites. Chrome arm is different. Most of the rest is the same (rod, pawl, knob etc). Probably the same as minis too. Take yours, and have a BMC wrecking parts adventure!! Many BMC cars of the same era shared the same parents. ;-) Chris. Sent from my iPhone On 29/05/2010, at 6:36 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > If I'm not mistaken, this is the same for all healeys. > > On 5/29/10, allen c miller jr wrote: >> I have unfortunately misplaced the non-chrome parts to a 100-4 >> handbrake >> (ratchet, pawl and mounting bracket) and wonder if anyone would >> like to >> offer >> a set for sale. >> >> >> thanks. >> >> >> allen miller >> >> bn2/m >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com >> > > -- > Sent from my mobile device > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/austin.healey at gmail.com From coudesluijs at chello.nl Sat May 29 09:02:32 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 17:02:32 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] plating parts In-Reply-To: <21253EE31E054AB48697B2229E105950@TRACY> References: <21253EE31E054AB48697B2229E105950@TRACY> Message-ID: <4C012C88.7040709@chello.nl> I would suggest not to cover the bits with clear coat paint. Use clear rust preservative wax, e.g. clear Tectyl. Kees Oudesluijs NL Tracy Drummond wrote: > Its fun but you have to sandblast well to remove all signs of rust. > > Use a big mouth plastic bottle to do "batch plating and blasting". Use a > soldering iron to perforate the bottle's bottom and sides to 3/4 the way up. > Fill about 1/3 full of nuts bolts etc and sandblast into the bottle inside > your cabinet while shaking the parts in the plastic bottle. > > Next you plate using a similar bottle but with a bigger neck and fill it > with (perfectly rust free) nuts bolts etc. Drop about 4 or five little > stripped copper wires (steal from phone line cord) down into the fastener > for your plating cathode. Other wise you will need to wire all the parts up > individually for the cathode and plating. > > Otherwise follow the instructions but remember to coat with clear paint to > reduce the time it takes for them to show rust again. > > Oh any little splashes of the electrolyte will pit holes in your tee-shirt. > > Warm Regards, > > Tracy Drummond > > Subject: [Healeys] plating parts > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2902 - datum van uitgifte: 05/28/10 22:17:00 From healeyguy at aol.com Sat May 29 12:06:06 2010 From: healeyguy at aol.com (healeyguy at aol.com) Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 14:06:06 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] handbrake parts needed In-Reply-To: References: <9655F02625004C4897797809832BF575@ACM030> Message-ID: <8CCCD70BE7C25B7-D9C-D686@webmail-m054.sysops.aol.com> Caution on the interchangability of "e" brake handle parts for Sprite and Big Healeys. The mounting plate with the two large screws is a mirror image on the two models. One mounts on the left of the gearbox tunnel the other on the right. Therefore the "brake off" stop, the little piece of the mount that sticks out at the end of the teeth, is always down. Sprite's don't have the spacers and the mounting screws are different length. In short just check the bits for fit before prepping them for final assembly. Been there....done that. Aloha Perry From: Chris Dimmock Yes. All healeys, including Sprites.B Chrome arm is different. Most of the rest is the same (rod, pawl, knob etc).B Probably the same as minis too.B Take yours, and have a BMC wrecking parts adventure!!B Many BMC cars of the same era shared the same parents.B ;-)B Chris.B B Alan Seigrist wrote:B B > If I'm not mistaken, this is the same for all healeys.B >B > On 5/29/10, allen c miller jr wrote:B >> I have unfortunately misplaced the non-chrome parts to a 100-4 >> handbrakeB >> (ratchet, pawl and mounting bracket) and wonder if anyone would >> like toB >> offerB >> a set for sale.B >>>> thanks.B >>>> allen millerB From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Sat May 29 12:20:59 2010 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com) Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 11:20:59 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Looking for Battery Cover Message-ID: I am looking for a battery cover door for my BN2 project. I thought I had one, but a visit to the body shop to see the progress of my BN2 reveals there never was one according to the painter. Anyone got one. Willing to pay a fair price. Mike MacLean From ahpowered at hotmail.com Sat May 29 12:24:19 2010 From: ahpowered at hotmail.com (scott willis) Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 13:24:19 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] BN7 HEAT! Ouch Message-ID: Hi folks, Ouch says my foot. I can't get a good seal on my old tunnel. Is there a material of choice to put between the tunnel and the bulkhead on the sides to make an actual seal? There is scalding hot air blowing out of where the extension tunnel meets the bulkhead on the sides and I have no material there. The extension panel and the tunnel also have a poor seal. Any material to put there? I bought an Extreme Dynamat door kit from a local stereo shop to put on the floor but it does not seem like the right stuff. Thanks for any suggestions Scott Willis Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA 59 MGA 66 E-Type FHC http://www.bgeuroclassics.org BG Euro Classics Car Club President Bowling Green, KY _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. From britishcars at shaw.ca Sat May 29 12:52:56 2010 From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG) Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 11:52:56 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BN7 HEAT! Ouch In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <001901caff60$26f600c0$74e20240$@ca> The tunnel has a groove that mates with a leading edge on the floorpan of the car. This needs to be sealed. The best way to seal this is with rubber/foam that is used to seal truck canopies to the bed of the truck. It is about 1" wide and sticky on one side. I stick it to leading edge of the floorpan and let it fold over on both sides. There should also be a foam/rubber seal on the leading edge of the tunnel where it meets the firewall as well as on the in side of the tunnel where it overlays the driveshaft tunnel. With respect to Dynamat, The stuff you used is fine (expensive but fine). There are other brands out there that are the same stuff but cheaper. In addition to putting the Dynamat on the floor pan I also put it on both sides of the tunnel to keep the heat and mechanical noise down. Works great. Paul -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of scott willis Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 11:24 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] BN7 HEAT! Ouch Hi folks, Ouch says my foot. I can't get a good seal on my old tunnel. Is there a material of choice to put between the tunnel and the bulkhead on the sides to make an actual seal? There is scalding hot air blowing out of where the extension tunnel meets the bulkhead on the sides and I have no material there. The extension panel and the tunnel also have a poor seal. Any material to put there? I bought an Extreme Dynamat door kit from a local stereo shop to put on the floor but it does not seem like the right stuff. Thanks for any suggestions Scott Willis Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA 59 MGA 66 E-Type FHC http://www.bgeuroclassics.org BG Euro Classics Car Club President Bowling Green, KY _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/britishcars at shaw.ca From RonFineEsq at earthlink.net Sat May 29 12:59:36 2010 From: RonFineEsq at earthlink.net (Ron Fine) Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 11:59:36 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BN7 HEAT! Ouch References: Message-ID: <07A654DCC408488B971204FA800FE0D1@XPS400> I used some closed cell foam tape (sticky on one side) I got from the local hardware store. comes in lots of sizes. problem solved. Ron Fine ----- Original Message ----- From: "scott willis" To: Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 11:24 AM Subject: [Healeys] BN7 HEAT! Ouch > Hi folks, > Ouch says my foot. I can't get a good seal on my old tunnel. Is there a > material of choice to put between the tunnel and the bulkhead on the sides > to > make an actual seal? There is scalding hot air blowing out of where the > extension tunnel meets the bulkhead on the sides and I have no material > there. > The extension panel and the tunnel also have a poor seal. Any material to > put > there? > > I bought an Extreme Dynamat door kit from a local stereo shop to put on > the > floor but it does not seem like the right stuff. > > Thanks for any suggestions > > Scott Willis > Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA > 59 MGA > 66 E-Type FHC > > http://www.bgeuroclassics.org > BG Euro Classics Car Club President > Bowling Green, KY > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ronfineesq at earthlink.net From lantana292 at hotmail.com Sat May 29 13:26:13 2010 From: lantana292 at hotmail.com (Charles Ulrich) Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 14:26:13 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] finned valve cover Message-ID: I think I have the valve cover you are looking for. It has been in storage for many years, so is not very pretty, but it can be brought back to life. Do you want a photo or is a description ok? Charlie Ulrich lantana292 at hhotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar&ocid=PID283 26::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5 From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com Sat May 29 13:43:11 2010 From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F Ronald Rader) Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 12:43:11 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BN7 HEAT! Message-ID: In my cars I first make sure there are no pin holes or any open holes from the fire wall wall. dark garage at night: flashlight under the car and in the engine compartment. Then add a layer of Kool mat (or equivalent) from under the dash to the trunk. Use the Kool mat on both sides of the tranny cover. Make sure it is taped over the seams or the overlap well. Be sure to close up the opening around the gar shift as tight as possible. Then add a layer of Dyna pad. It is sound deadening and insulation. Use this instead of jute underlay. Drive the care without putting the carpets back in to determine if you missed anything. ron rader 1965 BJ8 1960 XK 150 FHC 1965 E type FHC On Sat, May 29, 2010 at 11:52 AM, PG wrote: > > With respect to Dynamat, The stuff you used is fine (expensive but fine). > There are other brands out there that are the same stuff but cheaper. > > In addition to putting the Dynamat on the floor pan I also put it on both > sides of the tunnel to keep the heat and mechanical noise down. Works > great. > > Paul > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of scott willis > Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 11:24 AM > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] BN7 HEAT! Ouch > > Hi folks, > Ouch says my foot. I can't get a good seal on my old tunnel. Is there a > material of choice to put between the tunnel and the bulkhead on the sides > to > make an actual seal? There is scalding hot air blowing out of where the > extension tunnel meets the bulkhead on the sides and I have no material > there. > The extension panel and the tunnel also have a poor seal. Any material to > put > there? > > I bought an Extreme Dynamat door kit from a local stereo shop to put on the > floor but it does not seem like the right stuff. > > Thanks for any suggestions > > Scott Willis > Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA > 59 MGA > 66 E-Type FHC > > http://www.bgeuroclassics.org > BG Euro Classics Car Club President > Bowling Green, KY > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/britishcars at shaw.ca > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/f.ronald.rader at gmail.com From jpayne at ThorCon.net Sat May 29 15:43:36 2010 From: jpayne at ThorCon.net (Jonas Payne) Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 14:43:36 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] SU Fuel Pump Problem In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: The xk jag has 2 su fuel pumps installed that are exactly the same as the one on my healey. One of the 2 is working, the other is not. The non working pump is one of the reproduction pumps, and the solid state "chip" under the plastic cover is fried. I don't see the chip in the moss catalog. Can it be replaced? If not, it would appear that the pump could be retrofit with points - is this possible? Also, A Healey uses only one pump and can't possibly use that much less fuel than the jag. Thus I am beginning to believe that my drivability problem is ignition related, not fuel delivery. Jonas Payne Director of Preconstruction Thor Construction PH: (702) 269-2007 Fax: (702) 269-7095 Cell: (702) 358-5084 "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender to solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Thor Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this email." From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Sat May 29 15:47:33 2010 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 17:47:33 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BN7 HEAT! Ouch References: Message-ID: <001001caff78$8b992b70$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> These are all great ideas. It maybe a bit late now but if done right your carpet should be folded over the edges of the vertical panel to form a pretty tight seal and then the weather strip from a hardware store can be installed on the top of the vert. panel . It doesn't help that the frigin speedo cable is squished in there too but thats the way Donald wanted it I guess. The bottom of the tranny tunnel lip needs a thin(height) but wide rubber gasket to make a good seal. The hardware store stuff is cheap enough so just buy some different sizes and then trial and error. You can use the left over on your leaky Jag. ) Some new sheet metal screws in new holes may pull things together a little tighter. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "scott willis" To: Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 2:24 PM Subject: [Healeys] BN7 HEAT! Ouch > Hi folks, > Ouch says my foot. I can't get a good seal on my old tunnel. Is there a > material of choice to put between the tunnel and the bulkhead on the sides > to > make an actual seal? There is scalding hot air blowing out of where the > extension tunnel meets the bulkhead on the sides and I have no material > there. > The extension panel and the tunnel also have a poor seal. Any material to > put > there? > > I bought an Extreme Dynamat door kit from a local stereo shop to put on > the > floor but it does not seem like the right stuff. > > Thanks for any suggestions > > Scott Willis > Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA > 59 MGA > 66 E-Type FHC > > http://www.bgeuroclassics.org > BG Euro Classics Car Club President > Bowling Green, KY > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/lapierrem at sbcglobal.net From ahbn6 at verizon.net Sat May 29 15:58:11 2010 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 17:58:11 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] SU Fuel Pump Problem In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <04df01caff7a$086525e0$192f71a0$@net> If you are referring to the diode, yes, they can be replaced and are listed in the current Moss catalog but you have to specify whether you need a positive or negative diode. 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 Jonas Payne Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 5:44 PM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] SU Fuel Pump Problem The xk jag has 2 su fuel pumps installed that are exactly the same as the one on my healey. One of the 2 is working, the other is not. The non working pump is one of the reproduction pumps, and the solid state "chip" under the plastic cover is fried. I don't see the chip in the moss catalog. Can it be replaced? From robertlarson at att.net Sat May 29 17:23:51 2010 From: robertlarson at att.net (Robert Larson) Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 16:23:51 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] SU Fuel Pump Problem In-Reply-To: <04df01caff7a$086525e0$192f71a0$@net> Message-ID: <169622.69710.qm@web80015.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> >From an electrical point of view there is not a "Positive" or "Negative" diode. It is a matter of installing it in the correct direction. That does not rule out a mechanical consideration if the leads have been cut to fit or a terminal has been crimped on, etc.. If all it is, is a diode with a little more information Radio Shack most likely would have a generic type that would work just fine. Any readable numbers on the working one? Or a schematic somewhere?. Bob --- On Sat, 5/29/10, John Sims wrote: From: John Sims Subject: Re: [Healeys] SU Fuel Pump Problem To: "'Jonas Payne'" , "'Healey List'" Date: Saturday, May 29, 2010, 5:58 PM If you are referring to the diode, yes, they can be replaced and are listed in the current Moss catalog but you have to specify whether you need a positive or negative diode. 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 Jonas Payne Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 5:44 PM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] SU Fuel Pump Problem The xk jag has 2 su fuel pumps installed that are exactly the same as the one on my healey. One of the 2 is working, the other is not. The non working pump is one of the reproduction pumps, and the solid state "chip" under the plastic cover is fried. I don't see the chip in the moss catalog. Can it be replaced? From healey.nut at gmail.com Sat May 29 17:27:04 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 07:27:04 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] SU Fuel Pump Problem In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Jonas - You can buy those chips direct from SU Burlen in the uk. Burlen.co.uk. Chances are it fried because something is wrong with the pump, so I would dissassemble and inspect.... Alan On 5/30/10, Jonas Payne wrote: > The xk jag has 2 su fuel pumps installed that are exactly the same as the > one > on my healey. > > One of the 2 is working, the other is not. The non working pump is one of > the > reproduction pumps, and the solid state "chip" under the plastic cover is > fried. > > I don't see the chip in the moss catalog. Can it be replaced? > > If not, it would appear that the pump could be retrofit with points - is > this > possible? > > Also, A Healey uses only one pump and can't possibly use that much less fuel > than the jag. Thus I am beginning to believe that my drivability problem is > ignition related, not fuel delivery. > > > > Jonas Payne > Director of Preconstruction > Thor Construction > PH: (702) 269-2007 > Fax: (702) 269-7095 > Cell: (702) 358-5084 > > > > "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the > use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have > received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 > and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender > to > solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email > are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of > Thor > Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email > and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no > liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this > email." > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sat May 29 19:57:14 2010 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 21:57:14 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: BN7 HEAT! Ouch Message-ID: <0580849FD85E4169989132434CB8D83C@LIFEBOOK> > Scott, > > Assuming that you still have the original side shift gearbox setup > original > for a 1960 BN7...... > > The inboard side walls of the toe board area should have carpet that > extends > back over the 90 degree end flange. Then the bulkhead panel front face has > carpet applied that wraps completely around the left and right sides doing > a > full 180 degrees and finishes being glued inside. In addition the bulkhead > panel has a tightly conforming U shaped rubber membrane that rivets to the > U > shaped opening. This will fit snugly over the gearbox when the panel is > fitted into the car and will cut down most of the hot air flow coming back > any further. Finally a strip of rubber sealing about 1/2" thick by 3/4" > wide > is applied across the fixed bulkhead, leaving a tight fitting notch for > the > speedo cable. > Then when the bulkhead piece is screwed into place using 3 cup washers and > trim screws up each side flange, the joint faces where you now have hot > air > coming in should be a tight carpet to carpet fit which will not allow any > air through. The top stepped edge will fit carpet tightly to the rubber > sealing strip. > The gearbox cover will have it's forward steel flange trimmed in vinyl to > match the rest of the interior. This cover will be pushed forward into the > pile of the bulkhead carpet and will be screwed into place, crushing down > tightly along the side floor flanges imbedding into the carpet underlay. > Fit the gear lever boot the right way around so that the cup goes down, > and > is moulded so the lower portion of the cup fits tightly onto the gear > lever > cup, and the top most rubber lip will be applied to the steel opening of > the > cover. That leaves the entire rubber boot assembly fitting below the > carpet. > Hope this helps. > > Rich Chrysler Scott Willis wrote: >> Hi folks, >> Ouch says my foot. I can't get a good seal on my old tunnel. Is there a >> material of choice to put between the tunnel and the bulkhead on the >> sides >> to >> make an actual seal? There is scalding hot air blowing out of where the >> extension tunnel meets the bulkhead on the sides and I have no material >> there. >> The extension panel and the tunnel also have a poor seal. Any material to >> put >> there? >> Thanks for any suggestions >> >> Scott Willis From acmiller at mhcable.com Sat May 29 20:35:02 2010 From: acmiller at mhcable.com (allen c miller jr) Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 22:35:02 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] rear wheel cyliders Message-ID: <274DF49D68494EA8AE82FE2087FABA3A@ACM030> I have stripped threads on the right rear wheel cylinder of my BN2. Moss lists a Gold Seal cylinder assembly for $23 and change, lists a Girling BN7 assembly for $107. Is the Gold Seal "cylinder assembly" a fully functioning wheel cylinder that will run in place of a Girling original? there is a rebuild kit for about the same price, so I gather without talking to Moss that they are offering a cylinder that replces the original Girling model. Is this true? From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Sat May 29 21:04:59 2010 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 23:04:59 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Heavy exhaust in car Message-ID: <000a01caffa4$e41a9ff0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> I have been to the local muffler shop for a check up/ tighten up on the entire exhaust ,clamps and joints. I even stood there while they did the work. There was one area that appeared to have some carbon build up so he tightened things up with sealer and clamps. The exhaust is new by the way. I still have some fumes coming into the cockpit, however I do have the trany tunnel off in order to make the final OD adjustments. The adjustments have been completed, thanks to the list and now I can button up the tunnel. Is it pretty fair to say that the fumes are most likely being sucked in to the cockpit from the rear tail pipe under the car and up through the trany opening? I guess I am just looking for some affirmation from anyone that has been down this route. Mark From healey.nut at gmail.com Sat May 29 21:42:43 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 11:42:43 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Heavy exhaust in car In-Reply-To: <000a01caffa4$e41a9ff0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> References: <000a01caffa4$e41a9ff0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: Mark - If the fumes are slight, this is normal because wind will buffet from the back of the car into the cockpit. If you have alot of fumes, turn the car on (when it is cold) and run your hand along the pipes (before they get hot!) and feel for gasses coming out. You may have a leak on the junction between the manifold and the downpipes also... Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Sun, May 30, 2010 at 11:04 AM, Mark LaPierre wrote: > I have been to the local muffler shop for a check up/ tighten up on the > entire exhaust ,clamps > and joints. I even stood there while they did the work. > > There was one area that appeared to have some carbon build up so he > tightened > things up with sealer and clamps. The exhaust is new by the way. > > I still have some fumes coming into the cockpit, however I do have the > trany > tunnel off in order to make the final OD adjustments. The adjustments > have > been completed, thanks to the list and now I can button up the tunnel. > > Is it pretty fair to say that the fumes are most likely being sucked in to > the cockpit from the rear > tail pipe under the car and up through the trany opening? > > I guess I am just looking for some affirmation from anyone that has been > down > this route. > > > Mark > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com From healey.nut at gmail.com Sat May 29 22:02:21 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 12:02:21 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] rear wheel cyliders In-Reply-To: <274DF49D68494EA8AE82FE2087FABA3A@ACM030> References: <274DF49D68494EA8AE82FE2087FABA3A@ACM030> Message-ID: Allen - Never order direct from Moss. Go through a Moss distributor that is an Austin Healey specialist. They can sort these questions out for you. I highly recommend British Car Specialists / David Nock for this. Even the Nocks will get it wrong from time to time, but they are correct 95% of the time. Same price, less shipping cost. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Sun, May 30, 2010 at 10:35 AM, allen c miller jr wrote: > I have stripped threads on the right rear wheel cylinder of my BN2. Moss > lists > a Gold Seal cylinder assembly for $23 and change, lists a Girling BN7 > assembly > for $107. Is the Gold Seal "cylinder assembly" a fully functioning wheel > cylinder that will run in place of a Girling original? there is a rebuild > kit > for about the same price, so I gather without talking to Moss that they are > offering a cylinder that replces the original Girling model. Is this true? > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com Sat May 29 22:22:44 2010 From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F Ronald Rader) Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 21:22:44 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] rotor Message-ID: is the distributor rotor Lucas DRB106C the same for a BJ8 xk 150 and an 4.2 E type? ron rader From coudesluijs at chello.nl Sun May 30 00:39:07 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 08:39:07 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] SU Fuel Pump Problem In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C02080B.1030409@chello.nl> Theoretical you can, however I have never been able to extract anything from Burlen. They simply do not respond. Kees Oudesluijs NL Alan Seigrist wrote: > Jonas - > > You can buy those chips direct from SU Burlen in the uk. > Burlen.co.uk. Chances are it fried because something is wrong with > the pump, so I would dissassemble and inspect.... > > Alan From greylinn at ozemail.com.au Sun May 30 01:21:47 2010 From: greylinn at ozemail.com.au (Peter Linn) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 17:21:47 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Bargain Message-ID: A complete 12 port 6 cylinder motor with carbs etc just went for A$162.00 on Australian Ebay! Peter Linn Brisbane Oz From coudesluijs at chello.nl Sun May 30 01:27:45 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 09:27:45 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Heavy exhaust in car In-Reply-To: <000a01caffa4$e41a9ff0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> References: <000a01caffa4$e41a9ff0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <4C021371.2080403@chello.nl> Make sure that the boot seal and all other seals and seams in the rear are tight and that there are no holes. Often fumes are sucked in from that area. Kees Oudesluijs NL Mark LaPierre wrote: > I have been to the local muffler shop for a check up/ tighten up on the > entire exhaust ,clamps > and joints. I even stood there while they did the work. > > There was one area that appeared to have some carbon build up so he tightened > things up with sealer and clamps. The exhaust is new by the way. > > I still have some fumes coming into the cockpit, however I do have the trany > tunnel off in order to make the final OD adjustments. The adjustments have > been completed, thanks to the list and now I can button up the tunnel. > > Is it pretty fair to say that the fumes are most likely being sucked in to > the cockpit from the rear > tail pipe under the car and up through the trany opening? > > I guess I am just looking for some affirmation from anyone that has been down > this route. > > > Mark > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk Sun May 30 04:02:43 2010 From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 11:02:43 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Heavy exhaust in car In-Reply-To: <000a01caffa4$e41a9ff0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> References: <000a01caffa4$e41a9ff0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <006d01caffdf$3f3a0f80$bdae2e80$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk> Yes, I'd say that was a fair presumption and it's one that you'll be checking with the tunnel cover's replacement. It sounds like you're test driving the car with the tunnel cover off. I suppose we all do it but it isn't the safest thing to do in all the world. Have a care! Simon -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark LaPierre Sent: 30 May 2010 04:05 To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net Subject: [Healeys] Heavy exhaust in car I have been to the local muffler shop for a check up/ tighten up on the entire exhaust ,clamps and joints. I even stood there while they did the work. There was one area that appeared to have some carbon build up so he tightened things up with sealer and clamps. The exhaust is new by the way. I still have some fumes coming into the cockpit, however I do have the trany tunnel off in order to make the final OD adjustments. The adjustments have been completed, thanks to the list and now I can button up the tunnel. Is it pretty fair to say that the fumes are most likely being sucked in to the cockpit from the rear tail pipe under the car and up through the trany opening? I guess I am just looking for some affirmation from anyone that has been down this route. Mark _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Sun May 30 05:36:39 2010 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 07:36:39 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Steering allignment Message-ID: <004401caffec$5ed51cb0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Thanks tons to those who chimed in on my exhaust question. The tunnel is going back on. I also had the front end checked while at the local shop just to satisfy my own curiosity as to how close I was able to get it set in the garage with the List suggestions. The tech was able to get it set to about -.02 on both sides. I know this is "toe out" rather than "toe in "but they said it was really , really close to being set to zero. The machine fluctuated so much that this was as close as they could get it to the 1/16 " toe in". I should also mention that the only adjustments that they made were done by turning the cross bar back and forth. The " cross rod ball joints" were never removed to make individual side to side adjustments. I was pretty happy at the time that they were able to get it so close however, the steering wheel is now about 3 to 4 inches to the left of dead center where I had it set. So this means that the "slight friction point" of the Healey steering box is now set slightly to the left of where it should be and not in the center of the turning distance. How critical is it to have the " friction spot" directly in the middle of the steering movement? Mark From mkgoodman at att.net Sun May 30 05:50:52 2010 From: mkgoodman at att.net (Mark Goodman) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 07:50:52 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] SU FUEL PUMP Message-ID: <004601caffee$5c29e7f0$147db7d0$@net> Dear John, On the fuel pump that has the fried chip, that is not uncommon, do yourself a favor and send it to Dave Dubois to be rebuilt with optical guts that are designed NOT TO GET FRIED. He does a great job and even supplies a "burn in" ( he runs the pumps for 24 hours after rebuild) QC Sheet with the pump when he sends it out. I know he takes the summer off beginning May 31st until October, but you can contact him to see when you can have it done. His website is below. http://www.homepages.donobi.net/sufuelpumps/index.html I have attached a document that explains what he does and also gives names of people who he recommends. I have had pumps rebuilt by Dave and they look brand new when he returns them. No financial interest, just appreciate excellent workmanship. Mark Goodman 66BJ8 35503 www.austinhealeyessence.com [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/pdf which had a name of SU_Fuel_Pump_Restoration_Services.pdf] From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun May 30 07:51:13 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 21:51:13 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] 3BA stripped threads Help? Message-ID: All - On my Atlantic, the quarter light (vent window) latch is secured to the frame with a special head 3BA screw. The threads in the frame are stripped so the screw won't seat. Anyone have any idea where I can get a 3BA helicoil kit? or is there another solution that might work? The screw is very special, so I can't really put another screw in there. Is there a way I can use JB weld or some other type of adhesive that repairs threads? I do have a 3BA tap, but the hole is so shallow I don't think a tap will be much help. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 From rchaskell at earthlink.net Sun May 30 08:17:14 2010 From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 10:17:14 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 3BA stripped threads Help? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C02736A.6000102@earthlink.net> Alan, Recoil makes "helicoil" BA inserts. See if you can find a Recoil vendor. Earls (in Indy) special ordered me a 2BA set a while back. I can check on Tuesday to see if they could order a 3BA set. Not cheap if I remember right. Bob Alan Seigrist wrote: > All - > > On my Atlantic, the quarter light (vent window) latch is secured to the > frame with a special head 3BA screw. > > The threads in the frame are stripped so the screw won't seat. > > Anyone have any idea where I can get a 3BA helicoil kit? or is there > another solution that might work? The screw is very special, so I can't > really put another screw in there. Is there a way I can use JB weld or some > other type of adhesive that repairs threads? > > I do have a 3BA tap, but the hole is so shallow I don't think a tap will be > much help. > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/rchaskell at earthlink.net From coudesluijs at chello.nl Sun May 30 08:43:23 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 16:43:23 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] 3BA stripped threads Help? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C02798B.60100@chello.nl> I would try JB-weld first, but leave it to harden for at least a week before filing tapping it into shape. If it is not succesful it will be time for plan B (to be decided yet). Kees Oudesluijs NL Alan Seigrist wrote: > All - > > On my Atlantic, the quarter light (vent window) latch is secured to the > frame with a special head 3BA screw. > > The threads in the frame are stripped so the screw won't seat. > > Anyone have any idea where I can get a 3BA helicoil kit? or is there > another solution that might work? The screw is very special, so I can't > really put another screw in there. Is there a way I can use JB weld or some > other type of adhesive that repairs threads? > > I do have a 3BA tap, but the hole is so shallow I don't think a tap will be > much help. > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2905 - datum van uitgifte: 05/30/10 08:25:00 From j.aeckerlin at gmail.com Sun May 30 08:54:59 2010 From: j.aeckerlin at gmail.com (Jaap Aeckerlin) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 16:54:59 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] SU Fuel Pump Problem In-Reply-To: <4C02080B.1030409@chello.nl> References: <4C02080B.1030409@chello.nl> Message-ID: Well, I can only say that Burlen UK overhauled my BJ8 carbs and they did a hell of a job. Exchange of messages and materials worked fine. Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands 1964 BJ8 29432 2010/5/30 Oudesluys > Theoretical you can, however I have never been able to extract anything > from Burlen. They simply do not respond. > Kees Oudesluijs > NL > > > Alan Seigrist wrote: > >> Jonas - >> >> You can buy those chips direct from SU Burlen in the uk. >> Burlen.co.uk. Chances are it fried because something is wrong with >> the pump, so I would dissassemble and inspect.... >> >> Alan >> > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/j.aeckerlin at gmail.com From rkorn at simnet.is Sun May 30 08:57:53 2010 From: rkorn at simnet.is (Richard Korn) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 14:57:53 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] 3BA stripped threads Help? References: Message-ID: <4106008890E74C389D9133763CD41930@velad> Alan, I bought from Namrick with success but didn4t see BA on their site..This place does seem to carry BA sizes . http://www.thorintl.com/HeliCoil-Screw-Thread-Inserts-Emhart-Bollhoff.htm Richard ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Healey" Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 1:51 PM Subject: [Healeys] 3BA stripped threads Help? > All - > > On my Atlantic, the quarter light (vent window) latch is secured to the > frame with a special head 3BA screw. > > The threads in the frame are stripped so the screw won't seat. > > Anyone have any idea where I can get a 3BA helicoil kit? or is there > another solution that might work? The screw is very special, so I can't > really put another screw in there. Is there a way I can use JB weld or > some > other type of adhesive that repairs threads? > > I do have a 3BA tap, but the hole is so shallow I don't think a tap will > be > much help. > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/rkorn at simnet.is From dwflagg at juno.com Sun May 30 09:35:17 2010 From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg at juno.com) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 11:35:17 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] rear wheel cylinders Message-ID: <20100530.083547.979.140461@mailpop08.dca.untd.com> I believe (at least it used to be) that Moss will ship free if you indicate you are an AHCA member, on a mail order. Also, isn't ED a Moss distributor? He also has good prices on Moss parts. Doug > Allen - > > Never order direct from Moss. > > Go through a Moss distributor that is an Austin Healey specialist. > They can > sort these questions out for you. I highly recommend British Car > Specialists / David Nock for this. Even the Nocks will get it wrong > from > time to time, but they are correct 95% of the time. Same price, > less > shipping cost. > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 > > > On Sun, May 30, 2010 at 10:35 AM, allen c miller jr > wrote: > > > I have stripped threads on the right rear wheel cylinder of my > BN2. Moss > > lists > > a Gold Seal cylinder assembly for $23 and change, lists a Girling > BN7 > > assembly > > for $107. Is the Gold Seal "cylinder assembly" a fully functioning > wheel > > cylinder that will run in place of a Girling original? there is a > rebuild > > kit > > for about the same price, so I gather without talking to Moss that > they are > > offering a cylinder that replces the original Girling model. Is > this true? > > _______________________________________________ > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/dwflagg at juno.com > ____________________________________________________________ Penny Stock Jumping 2000% Sign up to the #1 voted penny stock newsletter for free today! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4c0285ea5ae86182661st04duc From bjsbj8 at gmail.com Sun May 30 09:50:21 2010 From: bjsbj8 at gmail.com (Bob Johnson) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 11:50:21 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Heavy exhaust in car In-Reply-To: <-2508576099161344583@unknownmsgid> References: <000a01caffa4$e41a9ff0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> <-2508576099161344583@unknownmsgid> Message-ID: Donlt know if you have actually solved your exhaust fume issue, I had a very gassy smell for about a year. Thought it was fumes , thought it was normal. Then I found out that the front choke was really, really frozen. Got it loosened, no more fumes. Bob Johnson BJ8 On May 30, 2010 6:03 AM, "Simon Lachlan" wrote: Yes, I'd say that was a fair presumption and it's one that you'll be checking with the tunnel cover's replacement. It sounds like you're test driving the car with the tunnel cover off. I suppose we all do it but it isn't the safest thing to do in all the world. Have a care! Simon -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.... http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/d... From britishcars at shaw.ca Sun May 30 10:43:34 2010 From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 09:43:34 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Steering allignment In-Reply-To: <004401caffec$5ed51cb0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> References: <004401caffec$5ed51cb0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <002401cb0017$3e926360$bbb72a20$@ca> Hi Mark, Are you certain that the "friction point" is not in the center? Can you "feel" it? Is it possible that the steering wheel is not centered on the spline and that a previous owner moved it in the past? I'm having a hard time seeing how adjusting the alignment would change the center spot of the steering. Whether you turn the cross rod and move both ball joints at the same time or adjust one ball joint, I don't think it should affect the center alignment. The center point is more dictated by the steering lever which only fits in the correct positon. I can visualize how an incorrect (too short or too long) tie rod would affect the centerpoint, but not the cross rod. I'd be curious on other feedback on this issue. -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark LaPierre Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 4:37 AM To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net Subject: [Healeys] Steering allignment Thanks tons to those who chimed in on my exhaust question. The tunnel is going back on. I also had the front end checked while at the local shop just to satisfy my own curiosity as to how close I was able to get it set in the garage with the List suggestions. The tech was able to get it set to about -.02 on both sides. I know this is "toe out" rather than "toe in "but they said it was really , really close to being set to zero. The machine fluctuated so much that this was as close as they could get it to the 1/16 " toe in". I should also mention that the only adjustments that they made were done by turning the cross bar back and forth. The " cross rod ball joints" were never removed to make individual side to side adjustments. I was pretty happy at the time that they were able to get it so close however, the steering wheel is now about 3 to 4 inches to the left of dead center where I had it set. So this means that the "slight friction point" of the Healey steering box is now set slightly to the left of where it should be and not in the center of the turning distance. How critical is it to have the " friction spot" directly in the middle of the steering movement? Mark _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/britishcars at shaw.ca From jackson_krall at yahoo.com Sun May 30 10:49:54 2010 From: jackson_krall at yahoo.com (Jackson Krall) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 09:49:54 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Heavy exhaust in car In-Reply-To: <000a01caffa4$e41a9ff0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <606757.1568.qm@web52402.mail.re2.yahoo.com> --- On Sat, 5/29/10, Mark LaPierre wrote: "The > exhaust is new by the way." Could these "fumes" be from the paint burning off the new exhaust? Best JK From medlabinc at msn.com Sun May 30 11:02:11 2010 From: medlabinc at msn.com (Dick Matson) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 10:02:11 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Steering allignment Message-ID: Tie rod adjustments can affect/change the position of the friction point relative to the peg. To answer your specific - how critical is it ? - the answer is: it's important. The reason is because if the peg and friction spot are not close or together when the car is in alignment - and IF you then adjust freeplay of the steering box to snug, then in turning the steering wheel in that direction the snugness you have set will get even snugger as the peg approaches the friction spot. Let the discussion begin. Dick Matson / Bj8 ----- Original Message ----- From: PG To: 'Mark LaPierre' ; healeys at Autox.Team.Net Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 9:43 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering allignment Hi Mark, Are you certain that the "friction point" is not in the center? Can you "feel" it? Is it possible that the steering wheel is not centered on the spline and that a previous owner moved it in the past? I'm having a hard time seeing how adjusting the alignment would change the center spot of the steering. Whether you turn the cross rod and move both ball joints at the same time or adjust one ball joint, I don't think it should affect the center alignment. The center point is more dictated by the steering lever which only fits in the correct positon. I can visualize how an incorrect (too short or too long) tie rod would affect the centerpoint, but not the cross rod. I'd be curious on other feedback on this issue. -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark LaPierre Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 4:37 AM To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net Subject: [Healeys] Steering allignment Thanks tons to those who chimed in on my exhaust question. The tunnel is going back on. I also had the front end checked while at the local shop just to satisfy my own curiosity as to how close I was able to get it set in the garage with the List suggestions. The tech was able to get it set to about -.02 on both sides. I know this is "toe out" rather than "toe in "but they said it was really , really close to being set to zero. The machine fluctuated so much that this was as close as they could get it to the 1/16 " toe in". I should also mention that the only adjustments that they made were done by turning the cross bar back and forth. The " cross rod ball joints" were never removed to make individual side to side adjustments. I was pretty happy at the time that they were able to get it so close however, the steering wheel is now about 3 to 4 inches to the left of dead center where I had it set. So this means that the "slight friction point" of the Healey steering box is now set slightly to the left of where it should be and not in the center of the turning distance. How critical is it to have the " friction spot" directly in the middle of the steering movement? Mark From jpayne at ThorCon.net Sun May 30 11:36:19 2010 From: jpayne at ThorCon.net (Jonas Payne) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 10:36:19 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Interior installation order In-Reply-To: <004601caffee$5c29e7f0$147db7d0$@net> References: <004601caffee$5c29e7f0$147db7d0$@net> Message-ID: Before I do it - the seat tracks go in over the tar/felt and jute but before the carpet? Jonas Payne Director of Preconstruction Thor Construction PH: (702) 269-2007 Fax: (702) 269-7095 Cell: (702) 358-5084 From: Mark Goodman [mailto:mkgoodman at att.net] Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 4:51 AM To: Jonas Payne Cc: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: SU FUEL PUMP Dear John, On the fuel pump that has the fried chip, that is not uncommon, do yourself a favor and send it to Dave Dubois to be rebuilt with optical guts that are designed NOT TO GET FRIED. He does a great job and even supplies a "burn in" ( he runs the pumps for 24 hours after rebuild) QC Sheet with the pump when he sends it out. I know he takes the summer off beginning May 31st until October, but you can contact him to see when you can have it done. His website is below. http://www.homepages.donobi.net/sufuelpumps/index.html I have attached a document that explains what he does and also gives names of people who he recommends. I have had pumps rebuilt by Dave and they look brand new when he returns them. No financial interest, just appreciate excellent workmanship. Mark Goodman 66BJ8 35503 www.austinhealeyessence.com ________________________________ "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender to solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Thor Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this email." From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Sun May 30 11:46:14 2010 From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 10:46:14 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Looking for Battery Cover In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <244336.50354.qm@web83608.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Mike, yes we do have these available new I also may have a used one. Give me a call at the shop on Tuesday and I can check David Nock British Car Specialists --- On Sat, 5/29/10, rrengineer @dslextreme.com wrote: From: rrengineer @dslextreme.com Subject: [Healeys] Looking for Battery Cover To: "Austin Healey" Date: Saturday, May 29, 2010, 11:20 AM I am looking for a battery cover door for my BN2 project. I thought I had one, but a visit to the body shop to see the progress of my BN2 reveals there never was one according to the painter. Anyone got one. Willing to pay a fair price. Mike MacLean _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeydoc at sbcglobal.net From richard.ewald at gmail.com Sun May 30 12:18:57 2010 From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 11:18:57 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] 3BA stripped threads Help? In-Reply-To: <4C02798B.60100@chello.nl> References: <4C02798B.60100@chello.nl> Message-ID: > Loctite makes a product called form-a-thread. easier and quicker than JB > weld. > http://www.amazon.com/Loctite-Thread-Stripped-Thread-Repair/dp/B000WSEUII (there are a couple of different versions of this product, see part way down this page for links to the others) Rick > > Alan Seigrist wrote: > >> All - >> >> On my Atlantic, the quarter light (vent window) latch is secured to the >> frame with a special head 3BA screw. >> >> The threads in the frame are stripped so the screw won't seat. >> >> Anyone have any idea where I can get a 3BA helicoil kit? or is there >> another solution that might work? The screw is very special, so I can't >> really put another screw in there. Is there a way I can use JB weld or >> some >> other type of adhesive that repairs threads? >> >> I do have a 3BA tap, but the hole is so shallow I don't think a tap will >> be >> much help. >> >> Alan >> >> '52 A90 >> '53 BN1 >> '59 Jag Mk IX >> '64 BJ8 >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. >> Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: >> 271.1.1/2905 - datum van uitgifte: 05/30/10 08:25:00 >> > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richard.ewald at gmail.com From qualitas.jack at gmail.com Sun May 30 12:44:15 2010 From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 13:44:15 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Joseph Lucas, Now It Can Be Told Message-ID: Just finished a book titled The British Motor Industry 1896-1939: A social and Economic History. It had some interesting information on the history of British car manufacturing. Unfortunately, the author says only good of everyone mentioned in the book except a man named Harry J. Lawson who tried to lease or buy the early patents in order to make others pay him a royalty if they wanted to manufacture cars. Other than Lawson, there is no real lowdown on who did what to whom. Joseph Lucas started out as an oil merchant, and then began manufacturing lamps to sell with his oil. Late in the 19th century bicycles became a popular means of transport because of what the author calls the invention of safety bicycles. The penny farthing required some agility, and it was a long way to fall when you had an accident. These new bicycles were easy and safe to ride. Lucas saw the market, and began manufacturing lamps for the new bicycles. When autos came along he enlarged the lamp to fit automobiles. It was only a stumble from there to electric bits and pieces. Other interesting information: Shell Oil was so named because the founders business was making novelties out of shells he bought from returning sailors. For years no license or training was necessary to drive a car. The pedestrian toll was enormous. The author tells of one woman who bought an automobile and drove away without any instructions. When she got to her destination she didnt know how to turn the car around in one of those three point reverses. She had to enlist the aid of several gentlemen who picked the car up and pointed it in the right direction. The fist driving schools divided instruction between driving and mechanics. An early magazine article listed all the lubricant, tools, and spares needed when making a trip. Sounds familiar. When it was suggested that drivers licenses should be required, the British public thought it an invasion of their rights. Same with speed limits. Austin and Morris were described as geniuses when it came to producing large quantities of cars. Austin secretly designed his Austin 7, and it became a big seller. He was knighted for his efforts. Early on, Morris knew the value of happy employees and developed a pension plan as well as medical benefits for his workers. There were bonuses for ideas that made production more efficient. He also sacked anyone who made a mistake. It is interesting that as they grew older and richer both men grew insufferably arrogant. Both men became anti labor, and when they took shop management away from the stewards, their labor troubles began. There is little resemblance between the men depicted in this early book, and the men who were depicted in *The Decline and Fall of the British Car Industry*. *The Decline *tells of one incident when Austin was told that a car was not ready to be distributed. His answer was to send it out anyway and let the customers find the problems. A bit of a heavy read, but interesting enough to keep the pages turning. Jack From prittenhouse2 at verizon.net Sun May 30 12:55:41 2010 From: prittenhouse2 at verizon.net (prittenhouse2 at verizon.net) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 13:55:41 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Healeys] Badge Bar Message-ID: <2109022261.203705.1275245741831.JavaMail.root@vms183.mailsrvcs.net> From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Sun May 30 13:46:36 2010 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 12:46:36 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] SU Fuel Pump Problem In-Reply-To: References: <4C02080B.1030409@chello.nl> Message-ID: I'm with Jaap. I bought a set of 100M carbs from them for half the price of the usual suspects here in the US. The only problem was the length of time from ordering to delivery. I ordered them in April of 2009 and they were not delivered until October of that year. After a couple of months of emails that only one of which was answered stating they were waiting on their parts suppliers, I started to call them on Skype at least once a month. Always the same excuse, waiting for parts. Then in the last month I was told I was at the head of the line because I was waiting for so long. More likely it was because I kept bugging them for a progress report so often. I don't know how many people were in line behind me. I'm sure they were just making a "run" of carbs for the usual suppliers like Moss and Vicky Brit, etc. after taking care of the loudest complainers such as myself. Since my car is still at the body shop (same place it was when I made the original order in 2009) the long wait was not a problem. It was definitely worth the wait for the price difference (only 548 pounds which they have since raised while I was waiting). Oh my gosh, they are beautiful too. Almost a shame to mess them up by mounting and using them. Look like they would look better on a stand in a museum somewhere. I did compare them to a set of original 100M carbs and one of the differences I find is a spring loaded brass button on the float chamber top to push the float down. Some kind of a choke device? The boss is there on the original carbs, but it is not drilled through. Mike MacLean 56 BN2 60 AN5 On Sun, May 30, 2010 at 7:54 AM, Jaap Aeckerlin wrote: > Well, I can only say that Burlen UK overhauled my BJ8 carbs and they did a > hell of a job. Exchange of messages and materials worked fine. > Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands > 1964 BJ8 29432 > > 2010/5/30 Oudesluys > > > Theoretical you can, however I have never been able to extract anything > > from Burlen. They simply do not respond. > > Kees Oudesluijs > > NL > > > > > > Alan Seigrist wrote: > > > >> Jonas - > >> > >> You can buy those chips direct from SU Burlen in the uk. > >> Burlen.co.uk. Chances are it fried because something is wrong with > >> the pump, so I would dissassemble and inspect.... > >> > >> Alan From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com Sun May 30 14:42:49 2010 From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins ) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 20:42:49 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Interior installation order Message-ID: Fyi I did not have enough space between the floor and the frames whic0h have fixed bolts thru the floors. So I cut slots in the dynamat and carpet for the frame to fit with large washers for spreading the load on the floors. RVC of Ky BN7 #440 ------Original Message------ From: Jonas Payne To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Interior installation order Sent: May 30, 2010 12:36 Before I do it - the seat tracks go in over the tar/felt and jute but before the carpet? Jonas Payne Director of Preconstruction Thor Construction PH: (702) 269-2007 Fax: (702) 269-7095 Cell: (702) 358-5084 From: Mark Goodman [mailto:mkgoodman at att.net] Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 4:51 AM To: Jonas Payne Cc: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: SU FUEL PUMP Dear John, On the fuel pump that has the fried chip, that is not uncommon, do yourself a favor and send it to Dave Dubois to be rebuilt with optical guts that are designed NOT TO GET FRIED. He does a great job and even supplies a "burn in" ( he runs the pumps for 24 hours after rebuild) QC Sheet with the pump when he sends it out. I know he takes the summer off beginning May 31st until October, but you can contact him to see when you can have it done. His website is below. http://www.homepages.donobi.net/sufuelpumps/index.html I have attached a document that explains what he does and also gives names of people who he recommends. I have had pumps rebuilt by Dave and they look brand new when he returns them. No financial interest, just appreciate excellent workmanship. Mark Goodman 66BJ8 35503 www.austinhealeyessence.com<http://www.austinhealeyessence.com > ________________________________ "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender to solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Thor Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this email." _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From douglas.barker at videotron.ca Sun May 30 15:31:42 2010 From: douglas.barker at videotron.ca (Douglas Barker) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 17:31:42 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Looking for Battery Cover In-Reply-To: <244336.50354.qm@web83608.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <244336.50354.qm@web83608.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <48978C9AE2124F7B86202634D710FF91@douglasPC> Hello-can you send me a pic of that battery cover-please ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Nock" To: "Austin Healey" ; "rrengineer @dslextreme.com" Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 1:46 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Looking for Battery Cover > Mike, yes we do have these available new I also may have a used one. Give > me a > call at the shop on Tuesday and I can check > > David Nock > British Car Specialists > > --- On Sat, 5/29/10, rrengineer @dslextreme.com > > wrote: > > > From: rrengineer @dslextreme.com > Subject: [Healeys] Looking for Battery Cover > To: "Austin Healey" > Date: Saturday, May 29, 2010, 11:20 AM > > > I am looking for a battery cover door for my BN2 project. I thought I had > one, but a visit to the body shop to see the progress of my BN2 reveals > there never was one according to the painter. Anyone got one. Willing to > pay a fair price. > Mike MacLean > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeydoc at sbcglobal.net > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/douglas.barker at videotron.ca From rcobb at earthlink.net Sun May 30 16:05:35 2010 From: rcobb at earthlink.net (R. Cobb) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 17:05:35 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] battery block removal Message-ID: <4C02E12F.5070304@earthlink.net> I'm exploring the removal of the wooden block that the battery butts against and that is attached to the inner right fender on my BJ8. There are three large-bore holes in the block, apparently with the fasteners recessed within, but it is not clear to me how these work. Suggestions? Thanks in advance. Bob From warthodson at aol.com Sun May 30 16:45:40 2010 From: warthodson at aol.com (warthodson at aol.com) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 18:45:40 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Steering allignment In-Reply-To: <004401caffec$5ed51cb0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> References: <004401caffec$5ed51cb0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <8CCCE60F67AA35A-EB4-19C41@webmail-d071.sysops.aol.com> Changing the toe-in will affect the location of the "tight spot". There is no way to avoid this. Removing the tie rod ball joints won't change this. It would have the same affect as turning the center rod. For example, as the center rod is adjusted to increase the toe-in, the steering lever (on the steering box) must rotate to the right. This in turn will of course cause the steering wheel to turn to the right. If the tight spot is left of center & you increase the toe-in the tight spot will move to the right or closer to center. Gary Hodson -----Original Message----- From: Mark LaPierre To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net Sent: Sun, May 30, 2010 6:36 am Subject: [Healeys] Steering allignment also had the front end checked while at the local shhanginop just to satisfy my wn curiosity as to ow close I was able to get it set in the garage with the List suggestions. The tech was able to get it set to about -.02 on both sides. I know this is toe out" rather than toe in "but they said it was really , really close to being set to zero. he machine fluctuated so much that this was as close as they could get it to he 1/16 " toe in". I should also mention hat the only adjustments that they made were done by turning the cross bar ack and forth. he " cross rod ball joints" were never removed to make individual side to ide adjustments. I was pretty happy at the time that they were able to get it so close however, he steering wheel is now about 3 to 4 inches to the left of dead center where had it set. So this means that the slight friction point" of the Healey steering box is now set slightly to the eft of where it should be and not in the center of the turning distance. How critical is it to have the " friction spot" directly in the middle of the teering movement? Mark ______________________________________________ ealeys at autox.team.net onate: http://www.team.net/donate.html uggested annual donation $12.75 rchive: http://www.team.net/archive orums: http://www.team.net/forums nsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/warthodson at aol.com From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Sun May 30 19:23:33 2010 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 21:23:33 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] battery block removal In-Reply-To: <4C02E12F.5070304@earthlink.net> References: <4C02E12F.5070304@earthlink.net> Message-ID: Hi Bob, there are three "T" nuts recessed into the block and then three long 1/4" UNF screws are installed from inside the fender well behind the wheel which pass through the inner fender panel and into the "T" nuts in the wood block. The same system is used for the spare wheel blocks. On Sun, May 30, 2010 at 6:05 PM, R. Cobb wrote: > I'm exploring the removal of the wooden block that the battery butts > against and that is attached to the inner right fender on my BJ8. > > There are three large-bore holes in the block, apparently with the > fasteners recessed within, but it is not clear to me how these work. > Suggestions? > > Thanks in advance. > > Bob > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/msalter at precisionsportscar.com From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Sun May 30 19:27:13 2010 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 21:27:13 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Heavy exhaust in car In-Reply-To: <000a01caffa4$e41a9ff0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> References: <000a01caffa4$e41a9ff0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: I shortened the tail pipe on my 100 and immediately found that I had a problems with fumes getting into the car. Try putting a temporary extension on the tail pipe(s) and see if the problem goes away. If you look at the original drawings of the 100 the tail pipe extends quite some distance from the back of the car, more than looks correct, I'm pretty sure that is why!! On Sat, May 29, 2010 at 11:04 PM, Mark LaPierre wrote: > I have been to the local muffler shop for a check up/ tighten up on the > entire exhaust ,clamps > and joints. I even stood there while they did the work. > > There was one area that appeared to have some carbon build up so he > tightened > things up with sealer and clamps. The exhaust is new by the way. > > I still have some fumes coming into the cockpit, however I do have the > trany > tunnel off in order to make the final OD adjustments. The adjustments > have > been completed, thanks to the list and now I can button up the tunnel. > > Is it pretty fair to say that the fumes are most likely being sucked in to > the cockpit from the rear > tail pipe under the car and up through the trany opening? > > I guess I am just looking for some affirmation from anyone that has been > down > this route. > > > Mark > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/msalter at precisionsportscar.com From mayorrichard at hotmail.com Sun May 30 20:40:41 2010 From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 02:40:41 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Steering allignment In-Reply-To: <004401caffec$5ed51cb0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> References: <004401caffec$5ed51cb0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: I think what you have is a "steering wheel" that is out of alignment. Remove the steering wheel from the shaft, turn it in the direction you want it, and put it back on. The shaft is splined so you can put the wheel back on any way you want it to line up. None of this has anything to do with the tight spot in the steering box. Richard Mayor BN7L-466 Vintage Racer Portland, Oregon > From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net > To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net > Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 07:36:39 -0400 > Subject: [Healeys] Steering allignment > > Thanks tons to those who chimed in on my exhaust question. The tunnel is > going back on. > > I also had the front end checked while at the local shop just to satisfy my > own curiosity as to > how close I was able to get it set in the garage with the List suggestions. > > The tech was able to get it set to about -.02 on both sides. I know this is > "toe out" rather than > "toe in "but they said it was really , really close to being set to zero. > The machine fluctuated so much that this was as close as they could get it to > the 1/16 " toe in". I should also mention > that the only adjustments that they made were done by turning the cross bar > back and forth. > The " cross rod ball joints" were never removed to make individual side to > side adjustments. > > I was pretty happy at the time that they were able to get it so close however, > the steering wheel is now about 3 to 4 inches to the left of dead center where > I had it set. So this means that the > "slight friction point" of the Healey steering box is now set slightly to the > left of where it should be and not in the center of the turning distance. > > How critical is it to have the " friction spot" directly in the middle of the > steering movement? > > Mark > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/mayorrichard at hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar&ocid=PID283 26::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5 From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun May 30 21:18:39 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 11:18:39 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] radiator shroud In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Not to be a complete nerd here, but Michael you missed it. Tom had the right idea, but wrong word. He meant "sintered": http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sintering Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Sat, May 29, 2010 at 10:49 AM, Michael Salter < msalter at precisionsportscar.com> wrote: > Sauntered. To walk at a leisurely pace; stroll. > http://www.thefreedictionary.com/sauntered... I don't think so. > Perhaps soldered..http://www.aaroncake.net/electronics/solder.htm > :-) > > > On Thu, May 27, 2010 at 9:40 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > >> The shroud is brassed on. Your local radiator shop can do this... >> >> On 5/28/10, Tom wrote: >> > My car is missing the red shroud on the radiator. How was the shroud >> > attached? >> > >> > thanks, >> > >> > Tom From ahpowered at hotmail.com Sun May 30 21:54:21 2010 From: ahpowered at hotmail.com (scott willis) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 22:54:21 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Why are there 2 national Healey clubs? Message-ID: This may be a taboo question or I might just be stupid but why is there an AH Club of America and an AH Club USA? Wouldn't it make more sense to combine the two and share resources and split duties since we are all just in this to keep the cars on the road? You can respond off the list if needed. Just wondering... Thanks in advance for clarification on why they want to remain separate clubs. Cheers, Scott Willis Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA 59 MGA 66 E-Type FHC http://www.bgeuroclassics.org BG Euro Classics Car Club President Bowling Green, KY _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun May 30 22:10:55 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 12:10:55 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Why are there 2 national Healey clubs? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Scott - If you can answer that, we will solve world peace. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Mon, May 31, 2010 at 11:54 AM, scott willis wrote: > This may be a taboo question or I might just be stupid but why is there an > AH > Club of America and an AH Club USA? Wouldn't it make more sense to combine > the > two and share resources and split duties since we are all just in this to > keep > the cars on the road? You can respond off the list if needed. Just > wondering... > > Thanks in advance for clarification on why they want to remain separate > clubs. > > Cheers, > > > Scott Willis > Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA > 59 MGA > 66 E-Type FHC > > http://www.bgeuroclassics.org > BG Euro Classics Car Club President > Bowling Green, KY From bcrist at club-internet.fr Sun May 30 22:12:14 2010 From: bcrist at club-internet.fr (Bernard Cristalli) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 06:12:14 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Why are there 2 national Healey clubs? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C03371E.2000008@club-internet.fr> One Yankee and one Confederate ? B scott willis a icrit : > This may be a taboo question or I might just be stupid but why is there an AH > Club of America and an AH Club USA? Wouldn't it make more sense to combine the > two and share resources and split duties since we are all just in this to keep > the cars on the road? You can respond off the list if needed. Just > wondering... > > Thanks in advance for clarification on why they want to remain separate > clubs. > > Cheers, > > > Scott Willis > Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA > 59 MGA > 66 E-Type FHC > > http://www.bgeuroclassics.org > BG Euro Classics Car Club President > Bowling Green, KY > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with > Hotmail. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jagxk120 at gmail.com From britishcars at shaw.ca Sun May 30 22:20:40 2010 From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 21:20:40 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Why are there 2 national Healey clubs? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000b01cb0078$a0ef1650$e2cd42f0$@ca> Actually, I think that I would like to see the dialogue around this......it is something that has baffled me also. -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of scott willis Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 8:54 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Why are there 2 national Healey clubs? This may be a taboo question or I might just be stupid but why is there an AH Club of America and an AH Club USA? Wouldn't it make more sense to combine the two and share resources and split duties since we are all just in this to keep the cars on the road? You can respond off the list if needed. Just wondering... Thanks in advance for clarification on why they want to remain separate clubs. Cheers, Scott Willis Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA 59 MGA 66 E-Type FHC http://www.bgeuroclassics.org BG Euro Classics Car Club President Bowling Green, KY _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/britishcars at shaw.ca From rwil at sbcglobal.net Sun May 30 22:21:16 2010 From: rwil at sbcglobal.net (rwil at sbcglobal.net) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 04:21:16 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Why are there 2 national Healey clubs? Message-ID: <592666597-1275279677-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-161427184-@bda2565.bisx.prod.on.blackberry> Scott- This ought to occupy the list for the summer :-) I think the reason there are two Healey clubs in the USA is (at least in part) because there are more talented and energetic Healey folk in the US than could be occupied in the care and service of just one club. Many people at various times over the past few decades have proposed unification. Once, at least, the matter got very close to completion -- but failed at what seemed to me to be the last minute. I am sure it will happen one day, but I hope it will be for reasons of unity and not because either club can no longer make it on its own. -Roland Scott wrote: This may be a taboo question or I might just be stupid but why is there an AH Club of America and an AH Club USA? Wouldn't it make more sense to combine the two and share resources and split duties since we are all just in this to keep the cars on the road? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T From healeyray at yahoo.com Sun May 30 23:58:27 2010 From: healeyray at yahoo.com (Ray Juncal) Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 22:58:27 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] H-6 carbs 100-M or 100-S ?? Message-ID: <753870.59729.qm@web111404.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> I am rebuilding two sets of H-6 carbs on 100-M manifolds. I got these carbs in 1970-71 from Russ Thompson here in Los Angeles. I have finished bushing the throttle shafts and started reassembly. One set is obviously 100-M, both bodies AUC 6040 X, 6047 with vacuum advance and 6035 without (front carb). They have the choke/throttle cam bosses on the right side. (looking down the throat toward the engine) The other set are the oddballs. Both bodies are AUC 6040 X, but the choke/throttle cam bosses are on the left side of the bodies. Number are (hand scribed) 6041 with vacuum advance and 60??,( 47 or 44 ) with out. It occurred to me these might be 100-S bodies as it seems like they are meant for the right side of the engine like the "S". These carbs were pretty worn and have no arm extension for the throttle cam adjustment screw. They may have been through a few changes / mods before I got them. They came with legitimate 100-M manifolds so may be mix and match old racer parts. They were fifteen years old when I got them. Anyone have any ideas? Help me out here.RegardsRay Juncal From coudesluijs at chello.nl Mon May 31 00:44:55 2010 From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 08:44:55 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Why are there 2 national Healey clubs? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C035AE7.2080803@chello.nl> This is the case with many car clubs, or any clubs. Why are there christians, jews and muslims? Basicly the same religion with the same god. Kees Oudesluijs NL scott willis wrote: > This may be a taboo question or I might just be stupid but why is there an AH > Club of America and an AH Club USA? Wouldn't it make more sense to combine the > two and share resources and split duties since we are all just in this to keep > the cars on the road? You can respond off the list if needed. Just > wondering... > > Thanks in advance for clarification on why they want to remain separate > clubs. > > Cheers, > > > Scott Willis > Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA > 59 MGA > 66 E-Type FHC > > http://www.bgeuroclassics.org > BG Euro Classics Car Club President > Bowling Green, KY > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with > Hotmail. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs at chello.nl From bcrist at club-internet.fr Mon May 31 00:56:03 2010 From: bcrist at club-internet.fr (Bernard Cristalli) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 08:56:03 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] H-6 carbs 100-M or 100-S ?? In-Reply-To: <753870.59729.qm@web111404.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <753870.59729.qm@web111404.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C035D83.7090006@club-internet.fr> And I thought I was a slow guy... B Ray Juncal a icrit : > I am rebuilding two sets of H-6 carbs on 100-M manifolds. I got these carbs > in 1970-71 from Russ Thompson here in Los Angeles... From healeyray at yahoo.com Mon May 31 01:01:04 2010 From: healeyray at yahoo.com (Ray Juncal) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 00:01:04 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] H-6 carbs 100-M or 100-S ?? In-Reply-To: <4C035D83.7090006@club-internet.fr> Message-ID: <649420.94784.qm@web111409.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Yea,I know but having fun doing it. Ray --- On Sun, 5/30/10, Bernard Cristalli wrote: From: Bernard Cristalli Subject: Re: [Healeys] H-6 carbs 100-M or 100-S ?? To: "Ray Juncal" , "Healey List" Date: Sunday, May 30, 2010, 11:56 PM And I thought I was a slow guy... B Ray Juncal a icrit : > I am rebuilding two sets of H-6 carbs on 100-M manifolds. I got these carbs > in 1970-71 from Russ Thompson here in Los Angeles... > From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon May 31 01:10:22 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 15:10:22 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] H-6 carbs 100-M or 100-S ?? In-Reply-To: <753870.59729.qm@web111404.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <753870.59729.qm@web111404.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Ray - It could be a carb off of a TR3. I think the rear carb has a different orientation than the AH version... Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Mon, May 31, 2010 at 1:58 PM, Ray Juncal wrote: > I am rebuilding two sets of H-6 carbs on 100-M manifolds. I got these > carbs > in 1970-71 from Russ Thompson here in Los Angeles. I have finished bushing > the throttle shafts and started reassembly. One set is obviously 100-M, > both > bodies AUC 6040 X, 6047 with vacuum advance and 6035 without (front carb). > They have the choke/throttle cam bosses on the right side. (looking down > the > throat toward the engine) The other set are the oddballs. Both bodies are > AUC 6040 X, but the choke/throttle cam bosses are on the left side of the > bodies. Number are (hand scribed) 6041 with vacuum advance and 60??,( 47 > or > 44 ) with out. It occurred to me these might be 100-S bodies as it seems > like they are meant for the right side of the engine like the "S". These > carbs were pretty worn and have no arm extension for the throttle cam > adjustment screw. They may have been through a few changes / mods before I > got them. They came with legitimate 100-M > manifolds so may be mix and match old racer parts. They were fifteen > years > old when I got them. Anyone have any ideas? Help me out here.RegardsRay > Juncal > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com From Jwhlyadv at aol.com Mon May 31 05:37:32 2010 From: Jwhlyadv at aol.com (Jwhlyadv at aol.com) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 07:37:32 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Why are there 2 national Healey clubs? Message-ID: <7836e.1e827749.3934f97c@aol.com> Scott, Back in the early sixties the factory sponsored Austin Healey Club in England chartered US chapters called "Centres". When you bought a new Austin Healey a pamphlet was included offering membership in the club. (that would be a great addition to John Sim's web site if anyone has a copy) Bluegrass (Louisville), Midwest (Chicago), Pacific Centre (San Jose), and I believe Capital Area and St. Louis were the original clubs. After the demise of the factory club there was still a need for a National Club. MIdwest Club, led by Chuck Anderson and Walt Blanck, grew into the AHCA. Pacific Centre covered the west coast and grew to become the AHCUSA. It wasn't very scientific, these were just guys sitting around a kitchen table making plans. Personally I have been a member of both clubs for over thirty years and I like two clubs, competition has made both clubs better. Jim Werner Louisville, KY From karyn.dornemann at gmail.com Mon May 31 05:46:24 2010 From: karyn.dornemann at gmail.com (Karyn Dornemann) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 07:46:24 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Why are there 2 national Healey clubs? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Scott- A good question. There's also the Austin Healey Sports and Touring Club, which operates primarily in the PA/NJ and Long Island NY region. I was a member of AHSTC in a prior life, b/c that's where the club action was when I lived on LI. It may be that different clubs have activities based in different cities, but I haven't taken the time to check this out. I'm a chiropractor, and we have two national organizations also, and in my lovely home state of NY we also have two state organizations. After years of talks of unification, neither the national or the state folks can see through the weeds to combine efforts to actually try to do something good for the profession. We've done a great job of circling the wagons and shooting inwards, though. Karyn Dornemann Valatie NY '55 BN-1 On Sun, May 30, 2010 at 11:54 PM, scott willis wrote: > This may be a taboo question or I might just be stupid but why is there an > AH > Club of America and an AH Club USA? Wouldn't it make more sense to combine > the > two and share resources and split duties since we are all just in this to > keep > the cars on the road? You can respond off the list if needed. Just > wondering... > > Thanks in advance for clarification on why they want to remain separate > clubs. > > Cheers, > > > Scott Willis > Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA > 59 MGA > 66 E-Type FHC > > http://www.bgeuroclassics.org > BG Euro Classics Car Club President > Bowling Green, KY > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with > Hotmail. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/karyn.dornemann at gmail.com From medlabinc at msn.com Mon May 31 07:00:52 2010 From: medlabinc at msn.com (Dick Matson) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 06:00:52 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Why are there 2 national Healey clubs? Message-ID: Excellent summary ! Excellent. Dick Matson /Bj8 ----- Original Message ----- From: Jwhlyadv at aol.com To: ahpowered at hotmail.com ; healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 4:37 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Why are there 2 national Healey clubs? Scott, Back in the early sixties the factory sponsored Austin Healey Club in England chartered US chapters called "Centres". When you bought a new Austin Healey a pamphlet was included offering membership in the club. (that would be a great addition to John Sim's web site if anyone has a copy) Bluegrass (Louisville), Midwest (Chicago), Pacific Centre (San Jose), and I believe Capital Area and St. Louis were the original clubs. After the demise of the factory club there was still a need for a National Club. MIdwest Club, led by Chuck Anderson and Walt Blanck, grew into the AHCA. Pacific Centre covered the west coast and grew to become the AHCUSA. It wasn't very scientific, these were just guys sitting around a kitchen table making plans. Personally I have been a member of both clubs for over thirty years and I like two clubs, competition has made both clubs better. Jim Werner Louisville, KY _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/medlabinc at msn.com From medlabinc at msn.com Mon May 31 07:02:47 2010 From: medlabinc at msn.com (Dick Matson) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 06:02:47 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Why are there 2 national Healey clubs? Message-ID: Excellent summary ! Excellent. Dick Matson /Bj8 ----- Original Message ----- From: Jwhlyadv at aol.com To: ahpowered at hotmail.com ; healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 4:37 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Why are there 2 national Healey clubs? Scott, Back in the early sixties the factory sponsored Austin Healey Club in England chartered US chapters called "Centres". When you bought a new Austin Healey a pamphlet was included offering membership in the club. (that would be a great addition to John Sim's web site if anyone has a copy) Bluegrass (Louisville), Midwest (Chicago), Pacific Centre (San Jose), and I believe Capital Area and St. Louis were the original clubs. After the demise of the factory club there was still a need for a National Club. MIdwest Club, led by Chuck Anderson and Walt Blanck, grew into the AHCA. Pacific Centre covered the west coast and grew to become the AHCUSA. It wasn't very scientific, these were just guys sitting around a kitchen table making plans. Personally I have been a member of both clubs for over thirty years and I like two clubs, competition has made both clubs better. Jim Werner Louisville, KY From richchrysler at quickclic.net Mon May 31 07:19:22 2010 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 09:19:22 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Why are there 2 national Healey clubs? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I've been a member of the AHCA for 35 years, a delegate for some of those years, and a founder of the AHCA's Southern Ontario chapter. I've seen these unification proposals come and go, and if I'm not mistaken, the last go around had the AHCA delegates discussing at length, basically agreeing it might be a good thing to unify, but the president at the time of the AHCUSA want no part of it, and that flattened it once more. I could be mistaken on those details but that's how it was handed down to me. The two clubs have definitely different "flavours" though both have excellent magazines, even some of the editors have served for both magazines at different times. If anybody dare generalize as to differences in content, it's that the AHCA with all it's individual local chapters focuses more on the social aspect, and activities held in (and inviting others to) their respective areas. The AHCUSA is more of a magazine subscription based membership, and the content is often more technical based articles. In the majority of the cases, memberships have been taken on in both clubs, simply because most folks want the strengths of each as outlined above. Personally I think that if both can remain healthy as they are, by joining both we're getting the best of both. However, if they were to unify, I would NOT wish to see the AHCA type of chapter structure with delegate representation change or disappear. Rich Chrysler From ah53 at yahoo.com Mon May 31 07:46:16 2010 From: ah53 at yahoo.com (jomar healey) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 06:46:16 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] 2 National Clubs & 1 Northeast Club Message-ID: <812516.69308.qm@web31507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I thought this might be a good time to offer an unsponsored plug for the Austin Healey Sports and Touring Club. My wife,Marge and I, along with my daughter Megan and now a son-in-law and 2 grandkids have been members for close to 30 years. As Rich said each club has it own flavor and the "flavor" here are family events. The main event every year is Encounter which is held usually in PA. but every 5 years in NJ. It is a truly family event. The best description is equating it to an annual family reunion. This years Encounter is at Normandy Farm in Blue Bell, PA. Take a look. The web site for the club can be found here:http://www.austin-healey-stc.org/Index.php If you can make it I promise you won't be disappointed. Joe BN1 #923 Coronet Cream BN2 100M BJ8 The Blue Baby as per wife and kid From gmandas at yahoo.com Mon May 31 07:51:57 2010 From: gmandas at yahoo.com (Greg Mandas) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 06:51:57 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Fuel Lines - 65 BJ8 Message-ID: <864555.39829.qm@web56102.mail.re3.yahoo.com> In the One Thing Leads to Another department: While working in and around the fuel pump replacing the chassis harness, I felt a cool sensation on my wrist, much like the wind blowing through your hair on ride with the top down, which I'm NOT going to be doing for awhile because I now have a pinhole leak in the fuel line. Fortunately, the leak is in the hard line between the pump and the engine. While on the phone with Moss I decided to order the tank-to-pump line and replace them both but it's NA. Any suggestions on replacing the front line? It looks like I can easily remove the original intact and use it as a template. The original line is held in with P-clips, not the "Clip - Pipe to Chassis" in the catalogue. I'm assuming it's simply a model difference and correct on my car. Most importantly, what do we do if the tank-to-pump line fails? It's just as old and fragile. It looks like for the second year in a row I'll be driving the Blazer to Brits by the Sea next week. Greg 65BJ8 97 Chevy Blazer LT From blkbt7 at yahoo.com Mon May 31 08:01:41 2010 From: blkbt7 at yahoo.com (Bob Brown) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 07:01:41 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Fuel Lines - 65 BJ8 In-Reply-To: <864555.39829.qm@web56102.mail.re3.yahoo.com> References: <864555.39829.qm@web56102.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <988845.98821.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Get your new lines from Mr Finespanner (aka Doug Reid) 18G Motorworks. www.vintage-sportscar-touring.ca/pdf/pricelist.doc He can supply a compkete set or individual lines with correct fittings, etc In the One Thing Leads to Another department: The original line is held in with P-clips, not the "Clip - Pipe to Chassis" in the catalogue. I'm assuming it's simply a model difference and correct on my car. Most importantly, what do we do if the tank-to-pump line fails? It's just as old and fragile. It looks like for the second year in a row I'll be driving the Blazer to Brits by the Sea next week. ________________________________ Subject: [Healeys] Fuel Lines - 65 BJ8 From bcrist at club-internet.fr Mon May 31 08:08:32 2010 From: bcrist at club-internet.fr (Bernard Cristalli) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 16:08:32 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Fuel Lines - 65 BJ8 In-Reply-To: <864555.39829.qm@web56102.mail.re3.yahoo.com> References: <864555.39829.qm@web56102.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C03C2E0.2060304@club-internet.fr> Greg, One only advice, don't try to weld it. B Greg Mandas a icrit : > In the One Thing Leads to Another department: > > While working in and around the fuel pump replacing the chassis harness, I felt a cool sensation on my wrist, much like the wind blowing through your hair on ride with the top down, which I'm NOT going to be doing for awhile because I now have a pinhole leak in the fuel line. > > Fortunately, the leak is in the hard line between the pump and the engine. > > While on the phone with Moss I decided to order the tank-to-pump line and replace them both but it's NA. > > Any suggestions on replacing the front line? It looks like I can easily remove the original intact and use it as a template. > > The original line is held in with P-clips, not the "Clip - Pipe to Chassis" in the catalogue. I'm assuming it's simply a model difference and correct on my car. > > Most importantly, what do we do if the tank-to-pump line fails? It's just as old and fragile. > > It looks like for the second year in a row I'll be driving the Blazer to Brits by the Sea next week. > > Greg > 65BJ8 > 97 Chevy Blazer LT > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jagxk120 at gmail.com From qualitas.jack at gmail.com Mon May 31 08:15:03 2010 From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 09:15:03 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Why are there 2 national Healey clubs? Message-ID: I, for one, don't want them to combine. I enjoy getting two magazines. Interestingly enough there are two national MG organizations, but one is strong, and the other seems to have no reason for existing other than the reasons of the few who run it. Their magazine seems to consist mainly of pictures of members cars. As I indicated above, I'm glad we have two strong Healey organizations, with two great magazines. Jack From cnaarndt at gmail.com Mon May 31 08:47:15 2010 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 07:47:15 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] H-6 carbs 100-M or 100-S ?? In-Reply-To: References: <753870.59729.qm@web111404.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Alan, Definitely NOT TR3 Carburetors. TR3 Carburetors are marked AUC 6040AC these are AUC 6040X. Also the TR3 Carburetors have fast idle cam bosses on both sides of each carb body. If I can find my set of Jaguar XK carbs bodies I'll check them. Cheers, Curt On Mon, May 31, 2010 at 12:10 AM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > Ray - > > It could be a carb off of a TR3. I think the rear carb has a different > orientation than the AH version... > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 > > > On Mon, May 31, 2010 at 1:58 PM, Ray Juncal wrote: > > > I am rebuilding two sets of H-6 carbs on 100-M manifolds. I got these > > carbs > > in 1970-71 from Russ Thompson here in Los Angeles. I have finished > bushing > > the throttle shafts and started reassembly. One set is obviously 100-M, > > both > > bodies AUC 6040 X, 6047 with vacuum advance and 6035 without (front > carb). > > They have the choke/throttle cam bosses on the right side. (looking > down > > the > > throat toward the engine) The other set are the oddballs. Both bodies > are > > AUC 6040 X, but the choke/throttle cam bosses are on the left side of the > > bodies. Number are (hand scribed) 6041 with vacuum advance and 60??,( 47 > > or > > 44 ) with out. It occurred to me these might be 100-S bodies as it > seems > > like they are meant for the right side of the engine like the "S". These > > carbs were pretty worn and have no arm extension for the throttle cam > > adjustment screw. They may have been through a few changes / mods before > I > > got them. They came with legitimate 100-M > > manifolds so may be mix and match old racer parts. They were fifteen > > years > > old when I got them. Anyone have any ideas? Help me out here.RegardsRay > > Juncal > > _______________________________________________ > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/cnaarndt at gmail.com From bn1 at pacbell.net Mon May 31 09:28:11 2010 From: bn1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 08:28:11 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Why are there 2 national Healey clubs? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C03D58B.7010201@pacbell.net> In one word: EGOS! Bill Barnett '53 Red Car On 5/30/2010 08:54 PM, scott willis wrote: > This may be a taboo question or I might just be stupid but why is there an AH > Club of America and an AH Club USA? Wouldn't it make more sense to combine the > two and share resources and split duties since we are all just in this to keep > the cars on the road? You can respond off the list if needed. Just > wondering... > > Thanks in advance for clarification on why they want to remain separate > clubs. > > Cheers, > > > Scott Willis > Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA > 59 MGA > 66 E-Type FHC From cnaarndt at gmail.com Mon May 31 10:16:46 2010 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 09:16:46 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Why are there 2 national Healey clubs? In-Reply-To: <592666597-1275279677-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-161427184-@bda2565.bisx.prod.on.blackberry> References: <592666597-1275279677-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-161427184-@bda2565.bisx.prod.on.blackberry> Message-ID: Listers, On Sun, May 30, 2010 at 9:21 PM, wrote: > Scott- > *This ought to occupy the list for the summer :-)* -Roland List Memebers, Gee I hope not Unfortunately this topic has been discussed and debated ad nauseam over the years, search the archives. Enjoy the fact that we have two world class clubs and associated magazines and lets get back to discussing the cars. Cheers, Curt > Scott wrote: > This may be a taboo question or I might just be stupid but why is there an > AH > Club of America and an AH Club USA? Wouldn't it make more sense to combine > the > two and share resources and split duties since we are all just in this to > keep > the cars on the road? > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T From rwil at sbcglobal.net Mon May 31 10:34:52 2010 From: rwil at sbcglobal.net (rwil at sbcglobal.net) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 16:34:52 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Fuel Lines - 65 BJ8 Message-ID: <217736440-1275323696-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1045035817-@bda2565.bisx.prod.on.blackberry> Mr. Finespanner makes excellent fuel and brake lines for Healeys. Unless he is without tools or time at the moment he should be able to provide you with pre-bent lines with all the fittings. They will fit your car NFI. Just a happy customer. -Roland Greg wrote: While working in and around the fuel pump replacing the chassis harness, I felt a cool sensation on my wrist, much like the wind blowing through your hair on ride with the top down, which I'm NOT going to be doing for awhile because I now have a pinhole leak in the fuel line. Fortunately, the leak is in the hard line between the pump and the engine. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T From healeydoc at verizon.net Mon May 31 11:23:34 2010 From: healeydoc at verizon.net (David Nock) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 12:23:34 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Healeys] Fuel Lines - 65 BJ8 Message-ID: <17410510.780663.1275326614630.JavaMail.root@vms064.mailsrvcs.net> From jackson_krall at yahoo.com Mon May 31 12:44:26 2010 From: jackson_krall at yahoo.com (Jackson Krall) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 11:44:26 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Streamlined Healeys - 100 Six...Another little piece of the jigsaw In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D03420841@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: <42125.51867.qm@web52405.mail.re2.yahoo.com> In regards to 3804, for those that archive such info, and this may have slipped by, there is a nice cover photo by John Christy on the May 1957 issue of Sports Cars Illustrated showing the red #31 sandwiched between a Cooper and a Ferrari. The photo being from the 1956 race, there is no futher info on Austin Healey or the 1957 Sebring race in the issue. The red #31 100S wears a narrow blue? stripe whithin a broader white racing stripe. The drivers helmet has a dark stripe and he appears to be wearing a sportcoat. Best JK From kentmclean at comcast.net Mon May 31 14:05:19 2010 From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 16:05:19 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Why are there 2 national Healey clubs? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C04167F.6090903@comcast.net> Kees wrote: > This is the case with many car clubs, or any clubs. Why are there > christians, jews and muslims? Basicly the same religion with the same god. Why are there 2 kinds of football? :) Go Oranje!!! ( For those who enjoy the first kind and know nothing of the 2nd, the World Cup is this year. The Netherlands is favored to win Group E. The US is in Group C and probably won't get past England. ) -- Kent McLean '56 100 BN2 From edic at tampabay.rr.com Mon May 31 14:18:18 2010 From: edic at tampabay.rr.com (edic) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 16:18:18 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Great Healey folks Message-ID: <001f01cb00fe$68c38b90$0201a8c0@your55e5f9e3d2> John Sims, Thank you for you wonderful site, healey6.com. I have been there many times pursuing the site, but last week it came in handy with the replacement of the "hood" for my BJ8. The info I gleaned was helpful and saved "us", I helped, considerable time and trouble fitting the top. I used a guy, with 20 years in the business, that had never done a Healey, and the hood turned out great. Thanks to the information on your site, it saved me from saying, "No, No, No, you're doing it all wrong." Again, thanks for all your efforts in helping us Healey folks. Mel Brunet HBJ8L/39749 Land O Lakes, Fl From healeyron at yahoo.com Mon May 31 14:19:47 2010 From: healeyron at yahoo.com (Ron Mitchell) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 13:19:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Streamlined Healeys - 100 Six...Another little piece of the jigsaw In-Reply-To: <42125.51867.qm@web52405.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <42125.51867.qm@web52405.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <557060.11519.qm@web32908.mail.mud.yahoo.com> It's marked down to $11.59 or make an offer here: http://tinyurl.com/2cydpq9 Ron ________________________________ From: Jackson Krall To: pdzwig at summaventures.com; Healey ; KenFreese Sent: Mon, May 31, 2010 2:44:26 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Streamlined Healeys - 100 Six...Another little piece of the jigsaw In regards to 3804, for those that archive such info, and this may have slipped by, there is a nice cover photo by John Christy on the May 1957 issue of Sports Cars Illustrated showing the red #31 sandwiched between a Cooper and a Ferrari. The photo being from the 1956 race, there is no futher info on Austin Healey or the 1957 Sebring race in the issue. The red #31 100S wears a narrow blue? stripe whithin a broader white racing stripe. The drivers helmet has a dark stripe and he appears to be wearing a sportcoat. Best JK _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeyron at yahoo.com From ahbn6 at verizon.net Mon May 31 15:43:44 2010 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 17:43:44 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Great Healey folks In-Reply-To: <001f01cb00fe$68c38b90$0201a8c0@your55e5f9e3d2> References: <001f01cb00fe$68c38b90$0201a8c0@your55e5f9e3d2> Message-ID: <001901cb010a$5816efb0$0844cf10$@net> The real thanks goes to all the Healey folks who continue to contribute their experience and knowledge to me so that I can put it on the site. Thanks all. 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 edic Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 4:18 PM To: Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Great Healey folks John Sims, Thank you for you wonderful site, healey6.com. I have been there many times pursuing the site, but last week it came in handy with the replacement of the "hood" for my BJ8. The info I gleaned was helpful and saved "us", I helped, considerable time and trouble fitting the top. I used a guy, with 20 years in the business, that had never done a Healey, and the hood turned out great. Thanks to the information on your site, it saved me from saying, "No, No, No, you're doing it all wrong." Again, thanks for all your efforts in helping us Healey folks. Mel Brunet HBJ8L/39749 Land O Lakes, Fl _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ahbn6 at verizon.net From healeyray at yahoo.com Mon May 31 15:54:16 2010 From: healeyray at yahoo.com (Ray Juncal) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 14:54:16 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Great Healey folks In-Reply-To: <001901cb010a$5816efb0$0844cf10$@net> Message-ID: <489830.50721.qm@web111416.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> humble is good helpful is priceless! --- On Mon, 5/31/10, John Sims wrote: From: John Sims Subject: Re: [Healeys] Great Healey folks To: "'Healeys'" Date: Monday, May 31, 2010, 2:43 PM The real thanks goes to all the Healey folks who continue to contribute their experience and knowledge to me so that I can put it on the site. Thanks all. 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 edic Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 4:18 PM To: Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Great Healey folks John Sims, Thank you for you wonderful site, healey6.com. I have been there many times pursuing the site, but last week it came in handy with the replacement of the "hood" for my BJ8. The info I gleaned was helpful and saved "us", I helped, considerable time and trouble fitting the top. I used a guy, with 20 years in the business, that had never done a Healey, and the hood turned out great. Thanks to the information on your site, it saved me from saying, "No, No, No, you're doing it all wrong." Again, thanks for all your efforts in helping us Healey folks. Mel Brunet HBJ8L/39749 Land O Lakes, Fl _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ahbn6 at verizon.net _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeyray at yahoo.com From ahpowered at hotmail.com Mon May 31 18:50:07 2010 From: ahpowered at hotmail.com (scott willis) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 19:50:07 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Why are there 2 national Healey clubs? In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: Thanks all for the clarity! I hope both can stay strong. Cheers Scott Willis Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA 59 MGA 66 E-Type FHC http://www.bgeuroclassics.org BG Euro Classics Car Club President Bowling Green, KY ---------------------------------------- > From: richchrysler at quickclic.net > To: karyn.dornemann at gmail.com; ahpowered at hotmail.com > CC: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Why are there 2 national Healey clubs? > Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 09:19:22 -0400 > > > I've been a member of the AHCA for 35 years, a delegate for some of those > years, and a founder of the AHCA's Southern Ontario chapter. > I've seen these unification proposals come and go, and if I'm not mistaken, > the last go around had the AHCA delegates discussing at length, basically > agreeing it might be a good thing to unify, but the president at the time of > the AHCUSA want no part of it, and that flattened it once more. I could be > mistaken on those details but that's how it was handed down to me. > > The two clubs have definitely different "flavours" though both have > excellent magazines, even some of the editors have served for both magazines > at different times. If anybody dare generalize as to differences in content, > it's that the AHCA with all it's individual local chapters focuses more on > the social aspect, and activities held in (and inviting others to) their > respective areas. The AHCUSA is more of a magazine subscription based > membership, and the content is often more technical based articles. > > In the majority of the cases, memberships have been taken on in both clubs, > simply because most folks want the strengths of each as outlined above. > Personally I think that if both can remain healthy as they are, by joining > both we're getting the best of both. However, if they were to unify, I would > NOT wish to see the AHCA type of chapter structure with delegate > representation change or disappear. > > Rich Chrysler > _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. From drberkowitz at hotmail.com Mon May 31 19:18:50 2010 From: drberkowitz at hotmail.com (Leonard Berkowitz) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 21:18:50 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Back fire Message-ID: I believe my Healey is back firing due to a leak in the flex pipe that runs to the muffler. Does any one have a cure, other then replacing the pipe. Replacement of the pipes is a tuff job since nothing ever lines up or fits correctly. My body guy doesn't seem too happy about welding the leak, and I don't feel real confident in letting my local muffler shop try the repair, especially after watching them repair the exhaust on my Jeep. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 From eyera3 at gmail.com Mon May 31 19:28:29 2010 From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 18:28:29 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Back fire In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Back in the day I used muffler tape. It seals after heatimg up. You can wrap it around pipe wfhile still on car I Erbs Sent from my iPod On May 31, 2010, at 6:18 PM, Leonard Berkowitz wrote: > I believe my Healey is back firing due to a leak in the flex pipe > that runs to > the muffler. Does any one have a cure, other then replacing the pipe. > Replacement of the pipes is a tuff job since nothing ever lines up > or fits > correctly. My body guy doesn't seem too happy about welding the > leak, and I > don't feel real confident in letting my local muffler shop try the > repair, > especially after watching them repair the exhaust on my Jeep. > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from > your inbox. > http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL > :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/eyera3 at gmail.com From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon May 31 19:32:05 2010 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2010 09:32:05 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Back fire In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Leonard - This is a pretty standard repair for a muffler shop. I'd say find another muffler shop in your area. Fixing the flex line should not cost a whole heck of alot. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 9:18 AM, Leonard Berkowitz wrote: > I believe my Healey is back firing due to a leak in the flex pipe that runs > to > the muffler. Does any one have a cure, other then replacing the pipe. > Replacement of the pipes is a tuff job since nothing ever lines up or fits > correctly. My body guy doesn't seem too happy about welding the leak, and I > don't feel real confident in letting my local muffler shop try the repair, > especially after watching them repair the exhaust on my Jeep